Thank you to everyone who joined us for McTeacher's Night on Tuesday. We raised $715 for the Creek!
With the cold weather upon us, our Lost and Found bin is growing! The Lost and Found is located in the front hallway. Please stop by and see if anything is yours. We will also have the Lost and Found available at Tuesday's PTA meeting / Chorus Concert.
Have a wonderful week!
The Positivity Project (P2): Humility
This week in the Positivity Project, students will learn about the character strength of Humility/Modesty.
What It Means?
You do not seek the spotlight. You let your actions speak for themselves.
Why It Matters?
Developing humility is associated with positive developmental outcomes in individuals. It allows a person to honestly reflect on their abilities and acknowledge how and where they can improve. Humility opens them up to new ideas, advice, and (consequently) abilities that pride, arrogance, or pretentiousness often block. Therefore, humility makes them desired members of a team.
American society has overemphasized individual self- esteem to the point that narcissism is up 30% since the early 1980s. Narcissism, a fragile and defensive variety of self-esteem, is correlated with feelings of entitlement and a belief that all one’s failures are a result of external factors. This increased focus on self and decreased focus on
others is harmful to group cohesion and success. Humility, then, is vital to team, community, and societal achievement. Humble groups, composed of humble people, do what’s necessary without making a big deal of it; always remaining focused on what’s next.
Tuesday: December Newsletter, PTA Meeting, and Chorus Concert
- In this week's Tuesday folder, check out the Dec edition of the Swift Creek Current. Or take a sneak peek online.
- Starting at 6:00pm, join us for a PTA meeting in the gym where we will celebrate the Reflections winners for this year. All their artwork will be on display.
- Immediately after the PTA meeting, join us for a lovely Chorus Concert led by the talented Ms. Sutton. I've been hearing these beautiful singing voices down the hall and believe me you won't want to miss this!
Friday: Teacher Cookie Exchange
Hospitality chair, Sarah Wohlmann, is creating a special treat for our staff on Friday. She needs lots of cookies to make this cookie exchange a success.
Sign up to help at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4faca92aab9-staff
Next Week
- Original Works orders will go home on Dec 18. Committee Chair, Laura Monaghan ([email protected]), is asking for help to sort all the orders. If you are interested in joining us Tuesday, Dec 17, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094eafae2ca64-help1
- Yearbook Cover Entries are due on Dec 18! For submission information, see the rules at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/yearbook.html. If you have questions, contact Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
- Winter Glow Dance is Thurs, Dec 19.
Here is the day’s schedule:
- 4th 10:50-11:20
- 5th 11:40-12:10
- 1st 12:30-1:00
- 3rd 1:15-1:45
- K 2:00-2:30
- 2nd 2:50-3:20
- Friday, Dec 20 is a regular School Day! It is a make up day for a day missed because of Hurricane Dorian.
Also, the Box Top fairy will be making her rounds that day, so turn in your Box Tops and Coke bottle tops ASAP!
Time to Start Working on Your Science Fair Projects!
The Science Fair is Tuesday, Jan 14 and is open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. The Winter Break is a great time to work on your project.
To get the registration form and get project ideas, see
http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/science-fair.html.
If you have question, contact Science Fair chair, Ashley Elliott at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars!
- Jan 6: Back to school!
- Jan 6 – 10: P2 Optimism
- Jan 10: Spirit Day
- Jan 13 – 17: P2 Prudence
- Jan 14: PTA meeting, Science Fair
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. No School.
- Jan 21-24: P2 Perseverance
- Jan 27-31 P2: Supporting Others When They Struggle
- Jan 29: Teacher Work Day
Advocacy Corner: A Podcast for Parents by Parents
Here is information about a podcast from the National PTA.
If you have advocacy questions, please contact our Advocacy chair, Lisa Kropliak at [email protected]. She is happy to help!
Listen to Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast and get the answers to the burning questions you have about how to best support your child's education and development. We know you have a lot to keep up with at home and throughout the school year and these episodes will support you every step of the way! Real Experts. Real Parents. Real Conversations. Each 30-minute podcast will give you the inside scoop on how to help your child succeed in and out of school. Hear unique perspectives from experts, parents and educator guests who will give you real-life advice and ideas you can use! https://www.pta.org/center-for-family-engagement/notes-from-the-backpack