I hope you've had a great summer! On Tuesday, we begin the official school year kickoff with Meet the Teacher. If you want to know your child's teacher, class lists are posted on the front door of the school.
We already have so much planned for the upcoming year. Some of the favorite activities that the PTA introduced last year (such as STEM night, International Night, Father / Daughter Dance, and the End of Year picnic) will be back! In addition, we will have new events such as Mother / Son night, Spirit Night at BJ Brewhouse and Restaurant, and Spirit Night at City Barbecue.
It is going to be an amazing year! I can't wait to share it with you.
Marie Dexter
PTA President
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Meet the Teacher Checklist and Volunteer Slots
There is lots to do at Meet the Teacher. Checklists will be distributed at the door to make sure that you catch everything. You can also see
Avoid the line at the PTA membership table, Complete your membership form at home and attach your payment! The form is available at https://tinyurl.com/scesMTT18
Remember to join us at 6:00 on the playground for popsicles. Siblings are welcome!!! We definitely have enough popsicles for everyone!
Welcome the Kids Back to School
Mrs. Smith (our new Assistant Principal) would love to start a new tradition at the Creek and you can help! We are looking for folks to help welcome our kids back to school on Aug 27. We'd love for you to make signs to hold up at well. Ideas for messages on these signs include: Welcome Back, You can Do It, Show Your Brilliance (to tie in with this year's theme), Have a great year! (You get the idea.)
Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/scesWelcome18
Still Need School Supplies?
If you are still looking for school supplies, the class lists are available at
https://tinyurl.com/scesSupplies18
If you ordered a School Supply Kit for your child, they will be available in the cafeteria at Meet the Teacher. You can pick them up there and take them directly to your child's new classroom. Easy peasy.
Watch DOGS is Back!
Dads, we would love to have you in our school. Your child will be so proud to have you at the Creek for the day. That's why we have the Watch DOGS program. You get to spend a day at the school and learn what a day at the Creek is all about.
There will be an official kickoff meeting on Sept 25 and you can learn more about Watch DOGS at the PTA table at Meet the Teacher.
Secure your date today at https://tinyurl.com/scesDOGS1819
Coke Gives X2
Have you been collecting Coke bottle tops this summer? Starting Aug 20, Swift Creek can earn double the money for each bottle top when the code is entered on the Coke website.
You can enter these codes yourself and assign them to Swift Creek. OR bring your bottle tops to the PTA table at Meet the Teacher, and I will do it for you!
To enter your codes, go to https://us.coca-cola.com/give/
Play Well Camp
This fall, STEM Challenge with Legos by Play Well will have the following after school club available for 5 Fridays starting in Sept. We need a minimum of 10 students. The program is open to 2nd - 5th graders.
https://play-well-registration.com/registration/new/71756
If the fall session goes well, we are talking about offering at 10 week class in the spring. Also Play Well will be part of our STEM night this year!
So if you are interested, feel free to sign up today or if you want more information Play Well will be in the cafeteria during Meet the Teacher.
The Positivity Project: P2 Video Crew
The Positivity Project returns this year to Swift Creek. One of my goals this year is to get parents more involved in the program. I would like to do videos for every character strength. Ideally, these videos would involve your kids describing what they think bravery (or whatever character strength is) or something they learned during the Positivity Project.
I am looking for folks who'd be interested in helping with this project! Don't worry! You won't be doing this alone. And you don't have to be a video specialist (goodness knows I am not). The videos will be short like 30 second to a minute.
If you are interested in helping, see the sign up sheet at https://tinyurl.com/scesP2Videos
Get Moving Today! Create Your Online Donation Page for the Fun Run
The Cougar Fun Run is the Swift Creek PTA's major fundraiser for the school year. The money from this event comprises our operating budget for the year. Packets will be going home after Labor Day. However, you can get started today by creating an online donation page for your child. For an example, check out Swifty's page.
Here are the instructions:
- Go to www.thegetmovincrew.com
- Click the gold start located in the red box on the bottom right of the page.
- Create a parent login and register your student.
- Once you've registered, go to the same gold start to log in.
- Share your student's page with friends and family by email or on social media.
NOTE: Creating an online donation page is optional. If you create a page, only YOU control who sees the page. You share the page link through email, FB, etc. The PTA does not publicize your child's information.
Electrican / Lighting Specialist for Stage
Our poor stage in the gym needs help. The overhead lights in the gym have burnt out and we cannot replace them. I am looking for someone who can meet with me to talk about alternative lighting options.
If you know someone who can help, please contact me at [email protected].