Thankfully, this week is pretty quiet. Just remember that Friday is a regular school day to make up for the December snow. (Thank goodness we didn't have snow this weekend!)
Have a great week! If you need anything, please just ask.
Marie
The Positivity Project (P2): Hope
This week students will be studying the character strength of Hope/Optimism.
What Does Hope Mean?
You expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.
What Does It Matter?
For individuals, optimism is correlated with success in work and play, mental and physical health, and strong social relationships. Optimistic people are planners and goal
setters. Due to their future oriented mindset, they are often hard working, conscientious, and able to overcome obstacles.
On a group level, optimism is crucial to group success. Optimists are strong leaders. They find meaning in hardship and can create a vision for the future. They look
at potential obstacles as opportunities, rather than threats. Without hope and optimism, we would not be able to overcome hardships.
Tuesday, Jan 15: Newsletters Go Home in Tuesday Folders
The January edition of the Swift Creek Current will be sent home. You can get a sneak peek at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/2/2/24227387/jan152019_english.pdf
Friday, Jan 18: Regular School Day
Friday was a Teacher Work Day but now it is a regular school day to make up for the December snow.
Reminders:
Watch DOGS: We need you!
Dads, older brothers, uncles, cousins, grandfathers, did you make a new year's resolution to get more involved in your child's school?
We'd love to have you as a Watch DOG for the day. You will get to visit every grade level and have a chance to hang out with your child during the school day.
Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/scesDogs1819
Registration Period for Magnet or Year Round School Is Now Through Jan 30
The WCPSS registration period for applying to a magnet school (or year round school) is through Jan 30. For more information, see the Wake County Web site.
RSVP and Volunteers for the Father / Daughter Dance
The Father / Daughter Dance will be Friday, Feb 22. RSVPs are due no later than Friday, Feb 15.
We are still looking for volunteers and especially food donations. We need these items:
veggie trays
fruit trays
mini sandwiches
pizza ?
Chick-Fil-A nuggets?
Hershey's kisses wrapped in silver or purple foil
Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DA8AF2CA6FE3-father
Advocacy Update: A Showing of Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope, Thursday, Jan 31 6-8pm
Remember to turn in your RSVPs for the viewing of this special film. We have children at the Creek who would greatly benefit from our knowledge and support in this area. The more WE know as a community, the more we can help these children succeed and as a result our own children succeed.
Everyone in our community (not just current Swift Creek families) are welcome to view this film. So bring your friends, neighbors, family! The film runs for 45 minutes and then there will be a brief discussion led by Public Schools First.
This film is for adult viewing only. Childcare WILL be provided! If you plan to attend, please RSVP ASAP.
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday, Jan 21 -- No School. Martin Luther King Jr holiday.
- Wednesday, Jan 23 -- Swift Creek Night at City BBQ in Cary. Take note of the information and flyer in this week's newsletter.
- Thursday, Jan 31 6-8pm: A showing of Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope
- Friday, Feb 1
- Spirit Day!
- 9:30 Coffee and Conversation with Mr. Propst
- Celebrations of Brilliance. Parents will receive an invite if their child is being recognized.