Friday will be our annual Donuts with Dads event. We have 320 RSVPs for the event!
Some important things to note:
- Because of the large number of people coming, you might want to give yourself a few extra minutes to find parking. You can park in the main lot, at the park, or down by the Swift Creek Exchange Club.
- When you arrange, please sign in!
- Plan to remain with your child until the bell rings at 8:45. Do not send your child to class before that time. The teachers are busy preparing for their day.
- The donuts are nut tree.
- Only one donut (or granola bar & fruit) per person. We want to make sure that we have enough for everyone!
If you are not attending Donuts with Dad but you plan on going through morning carpool, please allow yourself extra time.
This is always a wonderful event, and we can't wait to see all our Dads Friday morning. (Moms, don't worry. Your Muffins with Mom event will be May 10.)
I hope you have a great week!
Marie
Positivity Project (P2): Humor
What Does It Mean
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.
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.
Deadline is TODAY! Vote and Help Swift Creek win $10,000!
Have you voted for Mrs. D’Amelio (a 4th and 5th grade teacher) today? She 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.
You can vote DAILY and from multiple devices!
See https://www.ncschoolheroes.com/#nominateheroes (takes you to Wake County teachers that have been nominated)
A few more details on how the winners are selected:
According to the NC Education Lottery web site, teachers with the top 200 votes will move on to the next round. Then a selection committee will review the text entry for each candidate and select the top 10 winners.
Monday: Last Day to Purchase Yo-yos, Yo-yos, Yo-yos
Tomorrow is the last chance to purchase a yo-yo from the Ned's Mindset Mission assembly. Mrs. Chadwick will have them for sale in the front hall from 8:45-9:15. CASH ONLY.
Here are the prices:
- $8 -- Glow in the Dark yo yo
- $10 -- Boomerang yo yo (comes back you automatically)
- $15 -- Excelerator (the yo yo used in the show)
- $4 -- Replacement string pack
- $5 -- Holster
Thursday: Box Top Collection Day!
Doing some spring cleaning? Well let me help! I will take all those Box Tops and Coke bottle tops off your hands. Collection day is Thursday! Whose class will be the Swifty Super Snippers for the month?!?!?!
Friday: Spirit Day and Donuts with Dad
- Does your class have the most school spirit? You can show it on Friday by wearing your Swift Creek gear or the color purple! The winning class will receive a small prize.
- Donuts with Dad is from 8:15 - 8:45. See the note above.
Healthy Snack Challenge Winners -- Congratulations to Ms Miller and Ms Kuhn's Class
The winners of the Healthy Snack Challenge are Ms. Miller's (2nd grade class) and Ms. Kuhn's 3rd grade class. They averaged the most healthy snacks for the week of March 18. They will receive a reward from Ms. Graves and the 5th grade wellness team!
Remember, we want to make these healthy choices everyday so I would love to see how you're doing! Please share with me photos of you making healthy food choices!
Post them on our Facebook page or my twitter @fitforlifesces and use the hashtag #scefruitvegeveryday - I would love to see how many students are continuing our healthy habits at home! Keep up the healthy work! Love, Ms. Graves
Watch DOGS: We need you!
Dads, older brothers, uncles, cousins, grandfathers!
We' d love to have you as a Watch DOG for the day. You will get to visit every grade level and have a chance to hang out with your child during the school day.
Sign up today at https://tinyurl.com/scesDogs1819
Next Monday, April 8: Deadline for Ordering Your Yearbook
As much as I want to deny it, the end of the year is coming up fast! The deadline for ordering your yearbook is next Monday!
You can order using this form or order online. (The URL is on the form.) http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/2/2/24227387/2018-2019_yearbook_order_form.pdf
If you have yearbook questions, contact Kristy Pickurel at [email protected] (or reply to this email).
Next Tuesday, April 9: PTA meeting and Drama Performance
Next Tuesday night starting at 6:30, we will have two special events.
- A short PTA "Celebration of Brilliance." We will recognize grade parents and committee chairs who have helped our school be brilliant this year. We will also review the list of officer nominations for next year. If you have someone to nominate, please send that information to me ASAP.
- An AWESOME performance by our 4th and 5th grade Drama Club AND Cougar Chorus. Mrs. Fallon and Ms. Sutton work so hard all year to create this program. Please come out and show our students your support!
Mark Your Calendars:
- Tues, April 9 6:30pm: PTA meeting and drama performance
- April 15-19: Spring Break!
- Monday, April 22: Teacher Work Day
- Tuesday, April 23: Family Academy Night: Preparing Your Child for the EOGs. Please RSVP at https://goo.gl/forms/OSnWD2VDFj5eHsa82 (or on the form that went home earlier this month)
- Fri, Apr 26 6-:730: Mother and Son Game Night. RSVPs will be going home in this week's Tuesday folder.
- Thurs, May 2 5-8pm: Swift Creek Night at Chick-Fil-A
Lego Club and Camp Invention Sign Ups
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 Us for Camp Invention, Supercharged!!!
The new Camp Invention program, Supercharged, allows campers to experience real-world problem solving and creative thinking! From robots and high-tech farms to superhero gadgets, campers will invent the future! Swift Creek ES is hosting Camp Invention from June 24 - 28. Visit invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register.
Are you interested in sponsoring a child who can’t afford the Camp Invention fee? Our goal is to give 10 local disadvantaged children the Camp Invention experience, inspiring the future innovators and leaders of our community. Simply donate a minimum of $5 at https://bit.ly/2RrKtwo and help us reach our goal! Thank you!