It is certainly a busy, busy time of year and there is lots going on at the Creek. Just a reminder that you need to decide by Wednesday about your child's school option for the spring semester.
If you have any PTA questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you! If you have specific school questions, please contact your teacher or Mr. Propst.
If there is anything that we as the PTA Executive board can do for you, please let us know!
Stay safe and well!
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, and Lauren
The Positivity Project
This week in the Positivity Project, students will be learning about another aspect of the Other People Matter mindset: Knowing My Words and Actions Affect Others. Students will learn how everything we do an say can impact someone in a positive way.
Highlights for This Week
- TODAY! Last Day of the Book Fair!
Check it out at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementary2020
Teacher Wish Lists Available!
Looking for a way to support your teachers with our online book fair? Teachers have created virtual wish lists for their classroom libraries!
Shop the Wish List at : https://bit.ly/SCES2020FallWishList
If you have questions, please contact Book Fair Chair, Kristen Sherman at [email protected].
- Tuesday, Dec 8 6:30pm: PTA meeting
- Budget Update -- Renewal of Reading A-Z and Brain Pop licenses
- Update from Hospitality committee -- Thank you for November Pies and Dec gifts
- Yearbook Cover Contest
- Virtual Science Fair information
- Reflections Update
- How to Purchase Spirit Wear
- Principal's Report
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- Wednesday, Dec 9: LAST DAY! Registration period for Virtual Academy for Spring
- Friday, Dec 11: Remote Learning Day
5th Grade News
Virtual Tours at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle
At Tuesday's PTA meeting, the principal at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle school, Mrs. Margaret Feldman, talked about the opportunities available at Dillard Drive and the new magnet program.
Virtual Tours will be held on these dates:
- December 17th, 2020
- January 5th & 20th, 2021
Spirit Wear
Are you interested in purchasing some Swift Creek gear for the holidays? Check out our new online store.
We have these items for sale:
- T shirts -- long and short sleeve
- water bottles
- car magnets
- drawstring bags
- Swift Creek bracelets
Note: When you go to the store, you will also notice a program called MemberHub Givebacks. These are sales to businesses that you can take advantage of through our MemberHub store. For each purchase, our PTA can earn up to 20%. (It is a little like other loyalty programs.)
Science Fair
COMING SOON -- Science Fair chair, Ashley Elliott [email protected] is working hard to get a virtual fair set up for us this year. Preliminary details are already available from the Science Fair page on the PTA website!
Wake County Public Schools
Virtual Academy Registration for Elementary School: Dec 2 - 9
WCPSS Virtual Academy Spring Registration for Elementary Schools is Dec. 2-9
The registration window for the WCPSS Virtual Academy for elementary students for the spring semester will be Dec. 2-9. The window for middle and high school students has closed.
Please note that this is for K-5 students wishing to register for the WCPSS Virtual Academy.
Applying to Magnet Schools or Year-Round School?
Applying to Magnet Schools for next year. Are you interested in attending a magnet or year round school next year? The deadline for applications is Jan 28, 2021. For information about a specific school, check that school's website. Many schools are currently conducting virtual tours.
Immunization and Health Assessment Records Due
Reminder: Immunization and Health Assessment Records Grace Period Ends Dec. 31
After multiple extensions, Tuesday Dec. 1 was the state deadline for students to submit a certification of immunization and a school health assessment. The 30-day grace period will end December 30, 2020. After the 30-day grace period, a student would have to be excluded from in-person and remote learning until compliant with these legal requirements. If a new student moves into the district, they have 30 calendar days from their first date of attendance, whether attending remotely or in-person.
Virtual Parent Sessions
Virtual Parent Sessions - Dec. 2-9
We are working with the National Center for Youth Issues to provide WCPSS parents with a special series of live, one-hour chat sessions with national level experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of virtual learning, and to offer strategies, solutions, and encouragement to help our students and their families thrive during these most unusual of times. Visit the Virtual Parent Summit website to sign up for one or more of these live chat sessions.
We Need Your Help!
Holiday Gift Cards for Teachers
For the holiday season, our Hospitality chair Sarah Wohldmann is collecting $5 gift cards to include in a teacher thank you gift for everyone. We are trying to get enough gift cards so each teacher and staff can get 2 in their gift!! Thank you for donating. You can sign up to help at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4faca92aab9-happy.
If you have questions, contact Hospitality Chair, Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
You can now donate using Venmo! www.venmo.com/Sarah-Wohldmann
NEW!!! Food Donations
Macedonia United Methodist Church on Tryon Road is collecting food for families in need on Saturdays from 8-10am. If you are interested in donating items for the upcoming holiday break, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-christmas
If you cannot make it to the church on Saturday but would like to participate, please contact Marie Dexter at [email protected] to arrange a front porch pick up.
NEW!!! Yearbook Cover Contest
Calling all artists!
We are looking for a student-designed cover for the yearbook! Requirements are in the attached image.
The deadline for entries is Monday, Dec 21. If you have questions, contact yearbook editor Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
NEW!!! Help Decorate Our School Grounds on Dec 13
Join us next Sunday as we thank our teachers and staff for the greatest gift: education.
You are welcome to create posters or signs for this decorating event. For at your house pick up, simply contact Marie Dexter at [email protected].
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You can still join the Swift Creek PTA. Information on how to join is available from the Membership page on the PTA website.
If you have questions, please contact Membership chair, Danielle Davis, at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars
- Monday, Dec 21: Teacher Work Day
- Tuesday, Dec 22 - Jan 1: Winter Break
- Jan 28, 2021: Deadline for applying to magnet or year-round schools for next year