Just a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (Monday) as we celebrate Presidents' Day. When we return on Tuesday (or Twos Day), I can't wait to see the creative outfits that our students and staff will be wearing for Twos Day (2/22/22). I heard a rumor that some teachers might be wearing tutus!
On Friday, Mr. Propst sent a School Messenger announcing the return of visitors to the building. Please remember if you are interested in volunteering at the Creek that you must be a registered volunteer with Wake County Public Schools. You can register to be a volunteer by going to the school and ringing the front bell. Clearance takes about 2 weeks, so you'll want to register early.
Hope you have a great week! If you have any questions, please let us know.
Marie Dexter [email protected]
Deborah Killion [email protected]
Sarah Wohldmann [email protected]
Dana Boyer [email protected]
Lauren Nicholls [email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
- Monday, Feb 21: Presidents' Day. No school for staff and students.
- Tuesday, Feb 22: On 2/22/2022, students and staff are to come dressed in a tutu, tie, and/or as a twin. A twin example would be you and a friend dressing as “salt” and “pepper,” or wearing the same colors.
So let’s join in the fun of tutus, ties, and twins on 2/22/22. We look forward to seeing your creativity.
THE POSITIVITY PROJECT: Cheering Others' Success
Check out the new Family Resources section. The password is P2.
Way to Go, Swifties! We raised $6400 for Kids Heart Challenge
Thank you everyone for being a part of the Kid's Heart Challenge. I am blown away by the support we got for this awesome event. We met our goal and surpassed it! I am so grateful that y'all have been so generous and thoughtful in helping out children with special hearts.
Our previous best fundraising year was 2020 when we raised $6191, but this year we surpassed that record as well.
Well done, Swifties! Once again this shows how we are #BetterTogether!
DONATIONS TO THE TEACHER CART: Due Feb 23
To stock the cart, we need your donations by Wed, Feb 23. We still need:
- bananas
- items for Treasure Chests
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0b4babae2c7-february
Vote for Your Favorite Yearbook Cover: Due March 4
Now, we want your family's vote! Use the Google form to select your favorite. The first place winner will be the cover of the yearbook. The 4 runners up will be on the back cover!
Please vote only once! The deadline for votes is Friday, March 4.
If you have questions, contact Yearbook chair Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
5th Grade Dedications -- Deadline March 11
Order online today at swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store
Watch Dogs is Back!
Please reach out with any dates you would like to sign up for and also make sure to register as a volunteer on a WCPSS computer ASAP! Feel free to email Sam Allen with any questions or to sign-up for a day at [email protected].
IT'S NOMINATION TIME!
Officer positions at Swift Creek are:
- President
- Vice President (we can have more than 1)
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Reflections -- the National PTAs art program
- Painless Fundraising -- collecting Box Tops, scheduling Family Nights at local restaurants
- Spirit Wear
- Yearbook
Help at Home! Clip Pop & Play Coupons
But for that to happen, we need lots of help cutting out coupons that the staff can distribute to students. Many of you were eager to help with this project for the Winter Blast. We hope that your scissors have been sharpened and you are ready to help again.
To help, contact Marie Dexter at [email protected] and let her know how many classes you are willing to cut! She will deliver the items to your house and pick them up when you are done. (Or you can send the finished materials to Mrs. Chadwick.)
Thanks for your help!
Sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DA8AF2CA6FE3-clip
Advocacy: Give Feedback on New School Board Districts
- Feb. 22 - Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
- Feb. 23 - Virtual Session
The virtual session will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a presentation, then participants will be able to ask questions.
All participants will be invited to provide feedback online for board members to review.
A Spanish interpreter will be available at all sessions. Please contact 919-852-3303 to request interpretation services in a language other than Spanish.
More information can be found online: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/50946
Do you Need Mulch? fundraiser for Athens Lacrosse Team
Pine bark mulch (double shredded and natural, no color added) $4.50/bag
Hardwood mulch (TRIPLE shredded and natural, no color added) $4.50/bag
Pine straw (North Carolina Long Leaf) $6.50/bale
Delivery is Saturday March 12th. Pick up is at Athens Drive Jaguar Stadium parking lot (1420 Athens Drive, Raleigh NC) from 10am-1pm.
Free Home Delivery=20+ bags/bales in the following zip codes:
27501 27502 27511 27513 27518
27519 27539 27540 27603 27606
27607
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
- March 7 - 11: Spring Book Fair
- Thursday, March 10: Spirit Night at City BBQ. We get 20% of sales.
- Friday, March 18: Teacher Work Day.
- Monday, March 28: Teacher Work Day.
- NEW! Spirit Night at Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza on Cary Parkway
- Monday, April 11 - Friday, April 15: Spring Break
- 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
- Monday, May 30: Memorial Day. No school for staff or students.
- Friday, June 10: Last day of school for students!
- June 20-24: Camp Invention at Swift Creek!
CAMP INVENTION: JUNE 20-24
THIS WEEK IN PICTURES
Outside the 4th grade classrooms are reminders of many brave, groundbreaking African Americans.