Can you believe it? It is here! The last few days of the 2020-21 school year. The last week of school always brings mixed emotions but this year more than ever. Mr. Propst said it so well in his message, "It has been a peculiar year." And yet we have persevered and the end is in sight.
The PTA would like to Thank all of the Swift Creek staff for their efforts and unwavering dedication to our students in this chaotic year. Your are amazing! We hope this summer is full of rest and recharge for you and your families!
We are so excited about the return of a "normalish" year next year. So many families have joined our community and we haven't even met you face-to-face yet. Next year, part of the PTA's goal is building and rebuilding connections. To start this effort, this summer we are offering Playdates on the Playground. Families are welcome to bring their kiddos for playtime and popiscles and maybe ... just maybe a Swifty visit. We will meet at the Swift Creek playground.
Sign up at Playdates on the Playground. Don't worry. We will send reminders during the summer.
Stay in the loop with Creek events over the summer through the PTA website and our FaceBook page. If you know someone with an incoming kindergartener, invite them to join our Incoming Kindergartener FaceBook group.
Also, there will be occasional PTA newsletters. These emails are sent to PTA members or other families who have opted in to these emails. If you know someone who is new to the school or who has been at the school and might like to receive these emails, tell them to email Marie at [email protected] and she will add you to the list.
We hope everyone has a joyful, fun filled summer! If you need anything, please reach out to any PTA board member during any time.
Marie, Deborah, Sarah, Dana, Lauren
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS WEEK
- Monday, June 7 10-3 -- Materials drop off for Virtual Academy Students.
- Tuesday, June 8 -- Field Day!
- Wednesday, June 9 -- 5th grade Ceremony. Invitation only.
- Thursday, June 10 -- Last Day of School!!!!
- Friday, June 11 -- Deadline to order School Supply Kitz for next year
Monday, JUNE 7 10-3: MATERIALS DROP OFF FOR VA STUDENTS
Here are the materials to return for each grade level:
- K - Manipulatives sent home, head phones, calculators (in math bags), hot spots
- 1 - Math bags, head phones, hot spots
- 2 - EL books, math bags, head phones, calculators (in math bags), hot spots
- 3 - EL books, math bags, head phones, calculators (in math bags), hot spots
- 4 - EL books, math bags, head phones, calculators (in math bags), hot spots
- 5 - EL books, math bags, head phones, calculators (in math bags), hot spots
You DO NOT need to return any ChromeBooks. The children will use these again next year. However, hot spots must be returned.
If you ordered a yearbook, you will pick up this yearbook during this materials drop off.
Tuesday, JuNE 8: FIELD DAY
Students will be participating in fun activities both in the classroom and at home.
- K-2 9:15-10:15
- 3-5 2:15-3:15
https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/mrhinespe/field-day-2021
Friday JUNE 11: ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR NEXT YEAR!
To order:
1. Open www.shopttkits.com
2. Enter School Code 38021
The last day to order is June 11!
If you have questions about this program, contact School Supply Kitz chair, Laura Monaghan, at [email protected].
Yearbooks will be distributed this Week
If you did not order a yearbook, you can still order one and have it shipped directly to your house.
Order from the TreeRing website: tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003
As you look through this year's book, please thank yearbook chair, Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected] for all her hard work! I confess that when I flipped through the book I got teary-eyed at how well she represented such an unusual, unforgettable school year!
THE GARDEN BUZZ: WE NEED GARDEN GNOMES THIS SUMMER
If you are interested in being a Garden Gnome one week this summer, sign up NOW at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4da8af2ca6fe3-garden
Music News
I hope you all are doing well. I wanted to let you know that this will be my last year at SCES, as I have accepted a position with the National Association for Music Education. I plan on telling students this week during their music classes.
Let me be the first to say that it has been an honor to work with your children. They have filled my heart with joy, laughter, and love over the past couple of years. They have challenged me to grow as an educator and a human being. I treasure the time that I get to spend with them. Thank you for raising awesome world changing children.
Lastly, one silver lining of this transition is that I’ll still be in Raleigh; so maybe I’ll see you in the grocery store or out and about. As our school song says:
“Because we’re more than a building. More than a school. Swift Creek will always be in our hearts.”
With much love,
Ms. Sutton
SCES Music Teacher
Food Donations
Macedonia United Methodist church is looking for items to support 9 Swift Creek families over the summer.
To donate, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift8
You can drop items off at the church on Saturdays 8-10am.
GEt Me off This Thing!
If your family will not be at the Creek next year and you would like to unsubscribe from these weekly emails, send a note to Marie Dexter at [email protected]. I will start updating our distribution list after June 10.
If you know an incoming family who'd like to receive these emails, let Marie know that too!