While I loved finally seeing some snow, I am also VERY excited about the idea of a "normal" week. We have an awesome week ahead of us!
Marie
The Positivity Project (P2): Enthusiasm
What It Means
Zest/Enthusiasm is the ability to bring life and excitement to different situations. It often leads to a higher level of involvement and engagement both for individuals and for
groups. Those who demonstrate zest and enthusiasm bring an energy and level of intensity to individual and group work. These people are often identified as early
leaders and innovators as a result of their outward excitement about a task or project. Look for these people to recruit new group members and generate ideas.
Why It Matters
For individuals, zest and enthusiasm are easily identifiable and highly desirable personality traits. We feel good when we are energized by an activity or opportunity – and we like to spend time with people who are excited about life. Those who demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm are more likely to complete tasks and exceed minimum requirements as a result of their passion. For groups, enthusiasm and zest are can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious.
Wednesday: Celebration of Brilliance & Basketball Game
- On Wednesday, we will have our second Celebration of Brilliance this year. If your child is being recognized, you should have received an invitation with your child's report card.
If your child hasn't been recognized yet, don't worry! We have one more celebration this year.
- 4:30pm Come out and cheer on our 5th grade basketball team. They will showcase their skills in a scrimmage game in the gym.
Thursday 5:30: Developing Academic Vocabulary
This workshop is presented by the Family Academy of Wake County. Academic Vocabulary is the language that is used to acquire new learning and skills. The parents will learn ways to encourage their child to develop academic vocabulary and activities they can use at home.For more information, contact Mrs. Burkhalter at [email protected].
Child care will be provided.
Friday: Teacher Cart & Box Top Collection
- Sarah Wohldmann will be visiting teachers with the teacher cart on Friday, Feb 28. We need fruit, treasure box supplies, books, snacks, and more! Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4faca92aab9-teacher4
- Also on Friday, the Box Top Fairy will be making her rounds. Be sure to turn in your Box Tops and Coke Bottle tops to your child's teacher.
Another way to collect Box Top money is to scan your receipt using the Box Top app. For more information, see https://www.boxtops4education.com/
Family Heart Hop: Friday, March 13 5:30-7:00
Third time is the charm!!!
Neither rain nor wind nor snow & ice will keep us from having our Family Heart Hop!
It has been rescheduled for Friday, March 13! (A lucky Friday the 13th!)
We've rescheduled so many times that I am not sure if I have an accurate count for the night. And I am trying very hard not to order too little or too much food. So if you could take a moment and RSVP online, I'd be most grateful!
https://forms.gle/2TfYHSBHo9QdQosx6
Also, if you would like to volunteer or help donate, sign up today.
https://www.signupgenius.com/…/30e094eafae2ca64-fatherdaugh…
Remember to Finish Your Leap Day Calendar!
How is your family doing with the Leap Day calendar that Ms. Graves sent home at the beginning of the month? This is the last week of activities! Remember to turn in your completed form!
If you have questions, contact Ms. Graves at [email protected].
Cougar Front Runners! Sign Up Forms in Tuesday FoldersAll students are invited to participate in the Cougar Front Runners Run Club to start or end their day in an active way!
Students in **Kindergarten and 1st grade** must have a parent attend Run Club with them. If you are unable to accompany your child and your child really wants to participate, please email Maggie Howard. ([email protected]).
For more information, see this document (which will be included in Tuesday folders).
- All runners must be registered https://tinyurl.com/scesRun1920
- Registration is due by March 3rd, 2020 for the spring season.
Landscaping Updates: Thank You McCloud Family
When you arrive at the school tomorrow, you are in a pleasant surprise. Tracey McCloud, our landscaping chair, and her husband have been working hard to remove the junipers near the front sign. Talk about hard work! Thank you for improving the look of our school grounds!
We need your help to clean up the school grounds for spring. Join us from 9-11 on Saturday, April 18 for some garden and community.
Sign up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4da8af2ca6fe3-spring
If you have questions, contact Landscaping Chair Tracey McCloud at [email protected].
5th Grade Dedications: Due March 11
Do you want to include a dedication for your 5th grader in this year's yearbook? Time is running out!
For $7, you can include a note, and for $10, you can include a note and a picture.
See the form on the PTA website: http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/yearbook.html
Advertise in the Yearbook
We are currently looking for families and businesses to advertise in this year's Swift Creek yearbook.
Here is a link to the form with all the information that we need. If you could send us any image that you want to use ASAP, we'd appreciate it! Or we could do something like you've had in previous years.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g36DbhefM4ysl31nrYn0IqeP9t5ja8QcGVPbLvoa5Sw/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for considering this opportunity! Please let us know if you have any questions!
Do You Have Nominations for PTA Officers for Next School Year?
Do you know someone who would be great as a PTA officer or committee chair next school year? Send your nominations to Sarah Lewis at [email protected].
Join Us for the Garden Gallop 5k: March 21Join Team Swift Creek for the Garden Gallop 5K!
This event is hosted by the Interfaith Food Shuttle.
You may not know but the Interfaith Food Shuttle has been instrumental in the creating and maintenance of our Swift Creek Garden. This work is possible through the Interfaith Food Shuttle's Urban Agriculture Education Initiatives. The 5K directly benefits this program and so US!
We would love for you to join our team. Sign up today at https://fsseries.com/event/garden-gallop-5k/
At the event, look for the BIG Swift Creek sign so we can run/walk together! Let Marie Dexter know if you signed up so we can be on the look out for you!
Family Game Night: Friday, April 17
Would you be interested in helping plan a Family Game Night for our school? Contact Marie Dexter at [email protected] today!
Mark Your Calendars:
- March 2 -6: Read Across America Week!
- Monday, March 9: Teacher Work Day
- Tuesday, March 10: PTA Meeting and Drama Performance
- Friday, March 13: Family Heart Hop
- Friday, March 20: K-2 Clean Up in the garden day. More details coming soon.
- March 23-March 27: Book Fair Week. International Night and Family Night at the Book Fair is Thursday, March 26.
- Friday, April 17: 3-5 Planting in the garden day; Family Game Night
- May 22: Field Day! More details coming soon.
Stay in the Loop:
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