After last week's craziness, this week will be a little calmer. So hard to believe that we only have a month left!
Have a wonderful week!
Marie
Thank You for Making Our Teachers Feel Like Hollywood Stars!
Thank you to everyone for all you did for our teachers last week! Such an incredible outpouring of letters, flowers, and treats. I know the teachers were so grateful.
A special Thank You to Elizabeth Worthy, our Hospitality Chair, for organizing the entire week. She set the themes for each day; she organized the teacher breakfast, the teacher luncheon, delivered gift bags, and so much more! Elizabeth has been our Hospitality Chair for several years now and has done an incredible job. If you get a chance, please thank her for everything she's done!
The Postivity Project (P2): The Other People Matter Mindset
This week, we wrap up our year long Positivity Project. In class, students will discuss the Other People Mindset and review what they've learned throughout the year.
Thank you to everyone who responded to the P2 survey that went home with 3rd quarter report cards. The responses were overwhelmingly positive and included some suggestions for how to improve communication at home next year!
Oh, yes. The Positivity Project will be back next year! We can't wait.
Tuesday: Play60, PTA meeting, Chorus Concert
Tuesday is a busy day!
Newsletters Come Home in Tuesday Folders
The May edition of the Swift Creek Current will go home in Tuesday folders. You can get a sneak peek today from the PTA website.
Play60 for 2nd - 5th grades 9:30-1:00
Additional volunteer slots have been added for this event, so if you want to volunteer, please sign up today.
PTA Meeting and Chorus Concert in the gym starting at 6:30pm
Our last PTA meeting of the year will be this Tuesday starting at 6:30pm. We will be voting on several items for next year, including an increase in membership dues, our summer budget, and officers for next year.
The full agenda is at the end of this email.
Immediately following this meeting, the Cougar Chorus will have their last concert of the year. This group is so awesome. Ms. Sutton has done an incredible job working with 50(!) chorus members this year! I hope you can attend and celebrate their brilliance!
Friday: 5th Grade Talent Show Forms are Due
If your child is interested in participating in the 5th grade Talent Show, forms are due this Friday. If your child's act will include lyrics or dialogue, they will need to supply a hard copy version of their song or script for approval. If you will have music with your act, you will also need to provide a copy of the music.
If you have questions, please reply to this email. I also need parent volunteers to help with this event. Sign up today at 5th Grade Talent Show!
Reminder: EOG Testing Schedule
- Wednesday, May 28 – 3rd Grade ELA Testing
- Thursday, May 29 – 4th and 5th Grade ELA Testing
- Friday, May 31 – 3rd Grade Math
- Monday, June 3 – 4th and 5th Grade Math
- Tuesday, June 4 – 5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade Read to Achieve
Testing begins at 9:15 AM each day and it is very important that all students are on time to school on each of these days.
We need YOUR help on these days! We need hall monitors and proctors! Sign up today at EOG Help! You don't have to be a 3rd-5th grade parent to help!
We Also Need Volunteers for These Activities!
End of Year Family Picnic: Thursday, June 6 from 5-7
Come celebrate the end of another brilliant year with your Swifty Family. This event takes place on Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm. We are looking for folks to help set up and run some games!
5th Grade Graduation Celebration: Monday, June 10 11-12:30
After graduation, our 5th grade families celebrate on the field with cake, pictures, and games. Can you please help with this event so our 5th grade parents can spend the time celebrating with their children?
We are also looking for someone to be Swifty Cougar for part of this time. We'd love to include Swifty in some of our pictures!
5th Grade Talent Show: Monday, June 10 2:00pm
A great Swift Creek tradition is the 5th grade Talent Show. Volunteers are needed on the day of the Talent Show as well as the three rehearsal days. Can you help??? So far, no one has sign up. :(
Garden Gnomes over the Summer
Just because school is out doesn't mean that our garden won't be growing over the summer. Please help us maintain the garden so it will be ready when students return in August.
Garden Parent for Next Year
Are you interested in being more involved in the garden next year? We are looking for parents at each grade level, but especially in 3rd and 4th grades. If you are interested, sign up today!
It Is Not Too Late to Sign Up for Camp Invention June 24-28!
Need a summer camp for June 24-28? Then look no further. Camp Invention will be at Swift Creek! This is a great opportunity to learn new STEM skills in a familiar environment with our Swifty staff!
Both my girls participated last year and loved it. I’ve heard similar praise from other parents!
Register at campinvention.org.
For more information, contact Camp Director Monica Coles ([email protected]) or Camp Parent Marie Dexter ([email protected]).
Mark Your Calendars:
- Thurs, May 23 6-7pm -- Kindergarten Open House for our incoming Kindergartners.
- May 27 – Memorial Day
- Thurs, June 6 5-7pm: End of Year Picnic on the field
- Friday, June 7 – Field Day
- Monday, June 10 5th grade graduation
- Tuesday, June 11 – Last Day of School
Art Room Needs
Mrs. McIntyre needs these supplies for the art room. Can you help?
The following items are desired for the art room:
On-going items for art room:
- used Legos
- wooden blocks
- art puzzles
- fabric
- yarn
- paper tubes
- baby wipes
- men's ties
- egg cartons
- paper drink trays
- sliding close gallon Ziploc bags
- sharpie markers all colors
- plastic bottle tops
- laundry detergent tops
- paper grocery bags
- old wooden brooms
- copy paper
new items for art room:
- ceramic tiles in plain colors 2-4" square
- used gift wrapping tissue paper
- sequins
- glitter glue
- old house paint brushes (like what you might throw away)
- CLEAN plastic squeezable ketchup and mustard containers
PTA Agenda for May 14 Meeting
Swift Creek Elementary
PTA Meeting
May 14, 2019
- Call to Order
- Approve Minutes from April Meeting
- Vote on Membership Due Increase
- Vote on Summer Budget
- Vote on Officers for Next Year
- Principal’s Report
Stay in the loop over the summer. Follow us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta/. Also, sign up for our PTA email! Send your email address to [email protected].
Membership Dues Increase
A portion of our membership dues goes to the National and State PTA. The National PTA has not increased its fees since 2011. They might agree to a rate increase at this summer’s annual conference. To pay for this expected increase, we propose raising membership dues to $8.
Summer Budget
Item
Budget
Agendas (for grades 3-5)
$875
Cougar Counter (restock supplies)
$100
Cultural Arts - grant application
$100
Fun Run flyers & envelopes
$100
Garden needs
$100
Hospitality: Teacher Breakfast and Popsicles for Meet the Teacher
$250
Insurance Bonding
$290
Spirit Wear
$300
Teacher Allocation Gift Cards
$125 per teacher
$4375
TOTAL
$6490.00
Officer Nominations for Next Year
- President – Tara Batemon
- Vice President 1 – Marie Dexter
- Vice President 2 – Deborah Killion
- Treasurer – Delores Ragsdale
- Secretary – Lauren Nicholls