It is finally here. I know some folks are travelling while others are having staycations. No matter what you do we hope that over the next week that you have an opportunity to recharge those batteries and have fun as a family.
During the break if you have some down time, we have two projects where we need your help.
- We are still searching for host families to participate in International Night on May 12. Spring break would be a great time to get your display together. (See more information below.)
- We are also collecting Swift Creek stories and memories for our 90th anniversary party, which is scheduled for Saturday, Sept 24 11-1. (Save that date!) We need your stories and for you to share this request with former Swift Creek families and staff. (See more information below.)
Stay safe! Enjoy your week, and see you back in class on Monday, April 18. When we get back the time is going to fly by!
Marie Dexter [email protected]
Deborah Killion [email protected]
Sarah Wohldmann [email protected]
Dana Boyer [email protected]
Lauren Nicholls [email protected]
Due May 6: Complete the Family Survey
Wake County Public Schools is administering a District Wide Family Survey from Monday, April 4 through Friday, May 6. This survey provides families the opportunity to provide valuable information and a high-quality data source for planning and School Improvement.
The survey has been translated into various languages; Spanish, Arabic, French, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese in an effort to provide accessibility to families in Wake County Public Schools. The survey administration language can be chosen by families before taking the survey.
The link to access the survey is http://surveys.panoramaed.com/wakecounty/family. Thank you for taking time to complete the survey and helping us continue to improve Swift Creek.
Yours,
Darrell Propst, Principal
Due April 29: DONATE ITEMS FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Currently we have planned these baskets:
- Lottery Basket
- Wine basket
- Chocolate Lovers basket
- Puzzle Basket
- BBQ Basket
- Garden Basket
- Spa Day Basket
- Beach Basket
- Crafter Basket
- DIY Basket
- Some Like It Hot Basket
- Foodie Basket
Sign up to donate items at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAE2C7-teacher1
All items are due to Kristen by April 29. If you have questions, contact Kristen at [email protected].
Thanks so much for your help!
Last Chance to Order Your Yearbook!
Order Your Yearbook Online through the TreeRing Website: tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003.
Want to donate to our Care & Share program, which helps purchase yearbooks for our Backpack Buddy students? Currently, through donations we can purchase 22 yearbooks, but we want to purchase 24. You can donate now through our MemberHub store at swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store?category=Yearbook
Help the Macedonia United Methodist Church Food Pantry
The church is looking for items for April. You can help by signing up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift17
Thursday, April 28: Spirit Day at Bibibop
International Night: Our World is Better Together
To make this night a success, we need host families to create displays for the event. While this might sound daunting, I promise it doesn't have to be.
Around the field we will have a table and tent for each country (or family if there are multiple families for the same country).
In each display, we encourage families to teach us about the unique traditions, holidays, geography, languages, and culture of your country. Displays can be posters with pictures, or tri-fold boards. Items to display in your exhibit could be toys, books, money, music, whatever you can think of!
When students arrive, they will receive a passport and be asked to visit each country/activity during International Night. Students who get stamps from each country will receive a special International Night prize bag.
This is always a very exciting night and the more host families that we have the better. Thank you for considering to help!
If you can be a host family, please complete this Google form.
May 1: Decorate the School Grounds for Teacher Appreciation Week
We will be decorating the sidewalk with sidewalk chalk. We will also be creating posters to hang around the school grounds. If you cannot attend the May 1 event but want to contribute, you are welcome to create posters at your home and then Marie will come pick up!
We are excited about celebrating our amazing teachers!
Sign up to help!
Help Us Collect Swift Creek Stories and Memories
This week, Mr. Propst and I had a very special meeting with one alum, author Sharon O'Donnell. The purpose of this meeting was to talk about writing a story for Swifty.
During our meeting, Mrs. O'Donnell delighted us with story after story after story of her experience at Swift Creek. It was so touching to hear her passion and love for this community. It reminded me of all the people I've met who've had similar stories and how years later they still carry a love of Swift Creek in their hearts.
So we are initiating a new project for our 90th anniversary. We are working with Mrs. O'Donnell to create a book of YOUR memories of the Creek! We encourage EVERYONE former students and staff, community members, current students and staff to share a story about Swift Creek.
We ask you to share this request with others as well. We want to capture as many stories as possible. The memories will be collected into a book that we hope to put in the school library and possibly have on sale at our 90th anniversary party on Saturday, Sept 24. Believe me after you hear Mrs. O'Donnell's story, you'll want a copy. (For example, did you know Swift Creek once had a band? Or that the previous school colors of blue and gold were chosen because of the color of the curtains in the gym?)
Here is how you can help:
- Submit a story or memory at https://tinyurl.com/sces90
- Share this link with your Swift Creek friends, family, community members, every where! If someone has memorabilia, yearbooks, pictures, school spirit wear, etc that we can display at the anniversary party, ask them to contact Marie Dexter at [email protected] or 919-602-9993.
- Tell folks to save Sept 24 so they can attend our 90th anniversary party!
We truly are #BetterTogether!
Mark Your Calendar
- Thursday, April 28: Spirit Night at Bibibpop
- Sunday, May 1 3:00pm: Decorate the School Grounds for Teacher Appreciation Week
- Monday, May 2: Teacher Work Day
- May 2 - 6: Teacher Appreciation Week
- Thursday, May 12 5:30-7:30pm: International Night on the field
- *** Remember that the last 10 days of school are reserved for EOG testing. Please make sure that you do not schedule doctor appointments for our 3-5 grade students during this time. ****
- Monday, May 30: Memorial Day. No school for staff or students.
- Tuesday, June 7 6:30pm: PTA meeting; Celebration of Ms. Lipe's retirement
- Thursday, June 9: 5th grade celebration
- Friday, June 10: Last day of school for students!
- June 20-24: Camp Invention at Swift Creek!