I noticed last week that my brain switched over to holiday mode. Did yours? This week is a VERY short school week. Please note the kids have class only on Monday and half a day on Tuesday. School is closed the rest of the week.
I'd like to thank all of you for your continuing dedication and support of Swift Creek. Our families is one of the BIG reasons that our school is so, so special. Our community is very strong and obviously cares deeply about one another. Thank you for all you do to build such a positive environment for our staff and students.
I hope you and your family have a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday!
Marie
Positivity Project (P2): Gratitude
This week students will continue learning about the character strength of gratitude. We have so much to be grateful for at our school, such as our amazing staff and our dedicated, caring parents! I know they will be among my blessings this Thanksgiving.
Tuesday: PBIS Survey Forms Due and Early Release
In the envelope containing your child's report card, you should have received a yellow piece of paper which contained a survey about PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Support) at Swift Creek. If you have not completed this survey, please turn it in to your child's teacher by TUESDAY.
School dismisses at 1:15 on Tuesday to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday.
We also need help providing items for the Early Release luncheon for the staff. They will be having professional development until late in the afternoon and we need to fuel them with yummy food.
Sign up today at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d45abad2ca6f94-early9.
Wednesday: NO SCHOOL
There is no school on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We hope everyone has a joyful Thanksgiving. See you back at the Creek on Monday.
Help Mrs. McIntyre Get Mirrors for the Art Room
Mrs. McIntyre has created a Donors Choose project to get mirrors for self-portraits. Can you help her reach her $500 goal to purchase these items.
See https://www.donorschoose.org/project/mirrors-to-make-self-portraits-possible/3767111/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=sendFriend&utm_campaign=tpc_complete&utm_term=teacher_6061164&rf=sendFriend-dc-2018-11-tpc_complete-teacher_6061164&challengeid=21315257
Collect Those Box Tops This Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving is a BIG cooking holiday. Remember to check your packages for Box Tops and turn them in to your child's teacher after the holiday break. The next Box Top collection day is Friday, Nov 30.
We also accept Coke bottle tops.
Thank You to Everyone Who Attended STEM Night
We had a great turnout for our second annual STEM night. Over 90 students turned in a passport, which meant that we had at least that many students participating in the activities!
Thank you so much to Chris and Jen Miller for their hard work in organizing this special event! Sadly, this is Chris and Jen's last year at the Creek. We will be sure to keep up this wonderful new tradition. If you are interested in helping with next year's event, please reply to this email. :-)
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday, Nov 26 -- Back to School. The bell rings at 9:15
- Fri, Nov 30 -- Collection day for Box Tops and Coke Bottle Tops
- Thurs, Dec 6 -- WCPSS has two sessions on magnet options for next year. One is at 10am and one is at 6pm. They will be at Crossroads I, 5625 Dillard Drive, Cary, NC 27518
- Fri, Dec 7 -- School Spirit Day! Wear your purple!
- Tues, Dec 11 6:30pm -- Short PTA meeting followed by Cougar Chorus concert
- Thurs, Dec 20 -- Winter Glow party for students. This is an incentive program to help students stay focused as we approach winter break. Students will start earning glow coupons after we return from Thanksgiving break. They must earn 18 coupons in order to attend the glow dance. Students will attend by grade level for about 30 minutes.
- Fri, Dec 21 -- Early Release. School dismisses at 1:15
- Mon, Dec 24 - Jan 2 -- Winter break
- Thurs, Jan 3 -- Back to School!