I was SO happy to see the sun. What a beautiful Saturday! I hope you and your family got to enjoy it.
Just a reminder . . . Friday is the last early release day of the year. If you are interested in contributing items to the Teacher Luncheon, sign up at https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0d45abad2ca6f94-early11
Remember money for the Kids Heart Challenge is due by Friday! I can't wait to hear how much Swift Creek has raised for the American Heart Association. If you have questions about this program, please contact Ms. Graves at [email protected].
Have a wonderful week! Stay warm since winter doesn't seem to be done with us yet :-(!
Marie
Positivity Project: Cheering Others' Success
This week in the Positivity Project, students are learning about another aspect of the Other People Mindset: Cheering Others' Success.On an individual level, being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Envy and jealousy often derive from a common place: a sense of inadequacy. So, by actively reminding yourself to cheer a friend or colleague’s success (and doing it) can help you “fake it until you become it” with it being self-confidence.
On a group level, when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. And, those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
Wednesday: SCES Basketball vs. Creech Road
Our basketball season is close to the end. Join us for this AWAY game at Creech Road Elementary. The game starts at 5pm.
Good luck to our Swifties and Ms. Graves!
Friday: College Spirit Day! Early Release. School dismisses at 1:15
- March Madness has arrived! On Friday, wear your college gear or favorite college's colors for School Spirit Day! The classroom with the highest participation will win the Swifty Spirit Award and a small prize.
- This is our last Early Release day for the school year. School will dismiss at 1:15. Please make sure your child and your child's teacher know how your child is going home.
- Today is the deadline for money for the Kids Heart Challenge. You can donate online or give your money to Ms. Graves. If you have questions, contact Ms Graves at [email protected].
Lego After School Camp is Back for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades
PlayWell is offering STEM Challenge with Lego Materials for 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders on Fridays, April 5 - May 24 (No class April 19).
The cost is $126/child for 7 sessions.
You can register at http://play-well-registration.com/course/77932
Join the Swift Creek Team at the Garden Gallop 5k on March 16I would like to invite you to the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle's annual Garden Gallop 5K! This is the only fundraiser we host to fund our Urban Agriculture Education program here at the Food Shuttle, and we would love to see our school partners (like Swift Creek) join us on this day. This is why we are sharing this promo code for discounted entry to the Garden Gallop 5K. Partner school families can use the code before for 25% off cost of entry. Please help us spread the word for this event, but please do not share the promo code outside of your school network.
Promo Code: Urban Ag
Kids 12 and under run / walk for free! Bring the whole family, which of course includes dogs.
http://tinyurl.com/gardengallop19
Register Your Incoming Kindergartner Today!
Do you (or a neighbor or friend) have an incoming kindergartner? Don't wait to get them registered! Do it today! Knowing these numbers now helps us know how many kindergarten teachers and classrooms we will need next year.
Register today online at https://www.wcpss.net/.
Congratulations to our Super Snippers for February!
Congratulations to Mrs. Coles' 5th grade class for turning in $10.70 in Box Tops and Coke bottle tops in February. As a result, the class received a small prize and Mrs. Coles received some classroom supplies.
Our next collection will be Friday, March 29.
Yearbook: Deadline for 5th Grade Dedications, Page Sponsors, and Business Ads is March 15
Time is running out to get your content in the yearbook. You have until March 15 to turn in your:
- 5th grade dedications
- Sponsor a Page of the yearbook
- Place an ad in the yearbook
Forms are available from the Swift Creek PTA website: http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/
Help Swift Creek win $10,000!
Mrs. D’Amelio (a 4th and 5th grade teacher) has been nominated for the NC School Hero award (through NC Education Lottery). There will be 10 winners. Swift Creek Elementary AND Mrs. D’Amelio can win $10,000 each. NO registering is required. We can vote DAILY (and it appears each device can vote daily-not person). PLEASE support Mrs. D’Amelio and Swift Creek Elementary.
Please forward this information to anyone and everyone (facebook and twitter too).
https://www.ncschoolheroes.com/#nominateheroes (takes you to Wake County teachers that have been nominated)
Mark Your Calendars:
- Tues, March 12 6:00pm -- PTA meeting; Family Academy seminar -- Transitioning to Middle School. You can RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/MSMarch12
- March 18-March 22: Spring Book Fair
- Thursday, March 21 5:30-7:30 International Night and Family Night at the Book Fair
- Friday, March 29 -- Box Top Collection Day!
- Friday, April 5 8:15am -- Donuts with Dad
- Tues, April 23 5:30pm -- Family Academy seminar: Preparing for the EOGs. You can RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/EOGsApril23