With this week's weather, I have been reminding myself over and over that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Hopefully, your family was safe throughout the uncertain weather this week. From the weather forecasters, it sounds like most of us got very lucky.
Today is the last day of our spring book fair. Check it out at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementary2020.
This week is the last week before Spring Break. We hope that next week you can relax for a bit and recharge those batteries before we push our way through the remaining 2.5 months of the school year! (We are almost there!)
Thank you for your perservance and support of our staff! Have a great week!
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, Lauren
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS WEEK
Purchase your books at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementary2020
Monday, March 22
- All 4 & 5 graders in Plan B (students who are attending in-person) return to school. Now K-5 grade Plan B students will be attending daily in-person instruction.
Wednesday, March 24
- Asynchronous School Day. All students learn remotely.
- Materials Distribution for VA Students.
You will pick up all the materials that your child needs for the rest of the year.
Please return any EL books that you have:
- 3rd: Rain School, Nasreen’s Secret School, Everything You Need to Know about Frogs, Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle
- 4th: Love That Dog, Animal Defenses
- 5th: The Most Beautiful Rood in the World, Esperanza Rising
If you have questions about this distribution, contact Mrs. Mailhot at [email protected].
Thursday, March 25: International Night
- If you are interested in recording a video for this event, please contact Marie Dexter at [email protected]. Unfortunately, we have not had a lot of interest in this event and might cancel for this year. To help, simply upload or record your video at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternationalFlipGrid
Friday, March 26: Make Up Picture Day
If your child missed picture day, the make up picture day is March 26. Sign up for a spot today!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4BAEAE2FA3FE3-1069121
THE POSITIVITY PROJECT
What It Means
You like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.
Why It Matters
For individuals, humor has important health benefits, both mental and physical. Humor stretches the mind to look at things from different perspectives, keeping people mentally agile and alert. Making people laugh also produces positive emotions and happiness for the initiator. And, when people are on the receiving end of humor, they also receive many benefits. Scientists have shown that laughter reduces stress, promotes connection with other people, and can even improve focus. Laughter is contagious and bonds us to other people.
Humor plays an important role in helping groups of people rise above difficult circumstances and boost moral. It removes us from our present difficulties by easing tension and making life more fun.
For family resources, see the P2 website. The password is P2.
Today: Last Day of the Spring Book FAir
The fair ends TODAY!
IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT E-WALLETS:
- Starting with the spring fair, students and teachers can set up e-wallet accounts with $0.
- The link to create an e-wallet is on the book fair link page.
- CHANGE IN REMAINING E-WALLET FUNDS! Previously, any unused amounts would be credited back to the parent's credit card when they funded the account. Now any unused funds are NOT credited back. Rather any overage goes to a gift card that can be used in the scholastic store or future fairs. After the Book Fair, the balance will be available to spend at The Scholastic Store Online or future book fairs at the school.
- Teachers can also create e-wallets. When teachers create their accounts, they must use same email they would use to log into the scholastic store website.
- Both teachers and students can share their e-wallet link to whomever they wish to get contributions. This is a great way for you to buy a teacher a book! Simply donate to their e-wallet.
MARCH IS MUSIC IN SCHOOLS MONTH
From Ms. Sutton, our music teacher:
Did you know that March was "Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM)?" MIOSM is a celebration to recognize the amazing musical work that our students participate in and create all year-round. At Swift Creek, we actively engage in music learning in a variety of ways. This month students will continue to create and participate in the music making process. We hope that you can participate with us throughout the month.
During the month of March, music will be playing in the hallways as students enter the building. Ms. Sutton is looking for your suggestions to help create the Morning Playlist. Share your suggestions in this form.
Opportunity to Join Dillard Drive Middle School Band/Orchestra
Do you have a 5th grader going to a middle school? Are they interested in band or orchestra? If so, sign up using this interest form. Ms. Sutton will be happy to help answer any questions or support you and your students transition into middle school music.
DUE FRIDAY! ORDER YOUR 5TH GRADER A CLASS SHIRT
Parent, Erin Galloway, has worked hard to design a 5th grade class shirt with our spirit wear vendor. The shirt will be purple with the Swift Creek logo over the left breast. On the back will be the first name of every 5th grader.
We would like to provide every 5th grader with a shirt. You can help us in these ways:
- If you have a 5th grader, complete this Google form to specify your child's t-shirt size.
- Donate to help purchase a t-shirt for a child. You can do that through our fundraising campaign or donation tool in MemberHub.
- Attend SCES Spirit Night on March 16 5-8pm at Ruckus Pizza in Tryon Village.
If you have questions about 5th grade t-shirts, contact Erin Galloway at [email protected].
Thursday: International Night
Because we cannot hold this event in person this year, we want your videos!
All you need to do to participate is record a FlipGrid video. You can also upload videos to FlipGrid!
- showing your favorite meal
- walk us through a craft
- sharing a story
- teach us a dance or a game
- teach us some words in your native language, such as Hello, Good-bye, How are you?
If you have questions, contact Marie Dexter at [email protected].
Sign Up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2021
Last Call for pta Officer Nominations
We are also looking for committee chairs in these areas for next year:
- Advocacy
- Reflections
Please contact Nominating committee chair, Sarah Lewis at [email protected].
Yearbook UPdates
Yearbooks for the 2020-21 school year are on sale NOW!
Yearbooks can be purchased from TreeRing at tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003
Do you want to donate to our Care & Share Program? This program helps the PTA purchase yearbooks for students in need. There are two ways that you an participate.
- Purchase the yearbook through TreeRing. For the student name, specify Swifty (first name) Cougar (last name).
- Donate to our Care and Share Program through MemberHub!
Thank you for your support!
How to Share a Yearbook Picture
Did your child miss picture day? And your child won't be able to attend make up day on March 26.
Please use these guidelines to provide a yearbook picture for your child:
- White/Light Colored background
- Plain Background
- Take the picture 4 feet away.
- from waist up
Email the photo to [email protected] and/or [email protected] by April 18th with the Students name, Grade and Teacher.
MarK Your Calendar
- March 29-April 6: Spring Break
- Tuesday, April 13 6:30pm: April PTA meeting
- Wednesday, April 14: Asynchronous Day
Happy New Year
Camp Invention Discount Ends March 31
Receive a $40 discount if you sign your child up for Camp Invention by March 31.
Your child can attend in person at Swift Creek or at home!
This is a great program that engages your child with creative, STEM based projects.