We hope your transition back to school went smoothly. We have another full week ahead!
The Positivity Project (P2): Prudence
This week in the Positivity Project, students will be learning about the character strength Prudence.
What does Prudence Mean?
You plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.
Why it matters
Prudence supports effective individual self-management. Whether aspiring for an athletic record, academic grade, or purchasing a car, foresight and planning are necessary.
However, long-term goals – even with a plan – can only be obtained by overcoming those impulses and desires that steer you away from your goals. Prudence provides the
wisdom to know which character strength to leverage, at which time, to achieve your desired end state.
On a group level, prudence is crucial – especially today, as shortsightedness has crept into many parts of life. Prudent individuals will produce a prudent society. And, as always, we need leaders who can think long-term and create the world we want our descendants to inherit. This is why the Roman senator and historian Tacitus said, “Forethought and prudence are the proper qualities of a leader.”
Tuesday: Newsletter, PTA meeting, Science Fair
- Check your Tuesday folder for the January edition of the Swift Creek Current. Or get a sneak peek online today!
- Science Fair Entries are Due!!!! It looks like we are going to have an awesome Science Fair! If you have an entry, turn it in to room 212 by 9:15am. If you have questions, contact Science Fair chair, Ashley Elliott at [email protected].
We still need judges! Can you help from 9:30-10:30am? Sign up at
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094eafae2ca64-need.
- 6:30pm PTA Meeting and Science Fair ceremony. At 6:30, join us for our January PTA meeting followed by the awards ceremony for our Science Fair! Come see all the fabulous projects and cheer on our scientists!
Wow! Recycling Program Update
In our first week, we are already making a difference! Here are our numbers for last week. We recycled:
- 1 lb 8 oz of squeezable pouches (with lids)
- 1 lb 7 oz of foil-lined snack bags/wrappers
Way to go, Swifties! If you have questions about our recycling programs or are interested in joining the recycling committee, contact Megan Holler at [email protected].
Update on Yearbook Cover Contest
Wow! We had an overwhelming response to our yearbook cover contest. There were almost 100 entries. The Yearbook committee has whittled down the entries and the students are currently voting. You can view the candidates at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/yearbook.html
If you have questions about the yearbook, contact Sarah Wohldmann at swohldmann@hotmail.
You can go ahead and order your yearbook online at https://tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003
Donate to the Teacher Cart for Jan 31
Hospitality chair, Sarah Wohldmann, will be making her rounds with the Teacher Cart on Friday, Jan 31. She is currently looking for donations.
You can sign up to donate items at https://tinyurl.com/scesCartJan20
Help with the Spring Book Fair
Preparation for the Spring book fair is underway and the book fair Chairs would love volunteers to be part of the book fair committee. Please reach out to Heather Chapman at [email protected] and/or Kristen Sherman at [email protected]. Thank you!
Important Dates!
- Coffee and Conversation with Mr. Propst on Friday, Jan 24 9:30am Come bring your questions, feedback, and ideas. Our past conversations have been great and led to school events such as International Night. We’d love your input! Hope to see you there!
- Read to Achieve 3rd grade parent meeting, Tuesday, Feb 11 5:30-6:00pm Have you heard of Read to Achieve but you aren’t quite sure what it is? Join us for an informational meeting on how your 3rd grader might be impacted by the Read to Achieve law. Per this law, all 3rd grade students must show that they are proficient in reading by the end of their 3rd grade year or they will be considered “reading retained” in 4th grade. Join us to learn what qualifications a student must demonstrate and what will happen if they do not show proficiency.
- Literacy Curriculum Night, Tuesday, Feb 11 6:00pm Please come and learn how you can support your child’s reading development as well as learn about the new benchmarking assessment, Istation. Istation reports will go home on Feb 11 with report cards, so be sure to bring them.
- Developing Academic Vocabulary at Home Using Hands-on Activities (K-5) Thursday, February 27 5:30-7:00pm 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].
Mark Your Calendars:
- Monday, Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr Holiday. No school.
- Monday, Jan 27: End of the second quarter. We are halfway through the school year!
- Wednesday, Jan 29: Teacher Work Day. No school for students!
- Wednesday, Jan 30: Deadline to apply to a magnet school for the next school year. For more information, see https://magnet.wcpss.net/apply/
- Friday, Feb 7: Spirit Day, 6:00pm Swift Creek Ball (also called the Father / Daughter dance). More details coming home soon.