Back to a full week of school this week! And according to the WCPSS calendar, Wednesday is NOT an asynchronous day so students will have Google meets on Wednesday this week.
There isn't much new news this week. I help you find the newest information those sections are flagged with "New". Other sections are reminders.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to any board member!
Have a wonderful week!
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, and Lauren
Highlights for This Week
- Monday, Jan 25. The start of a new week! We are ready to ROAR!
- Wednesday, Jan 27: Please note that according to the WCPSS calendar this Wednesday is NOT an asynchronous day. Therefore, there will be live meets with students on Wednesday.
- Thursday, Jan 28:
- Deadline for applying to magnet or year-round schools for next year. Applying to Magnet Schools for next year.
- National Kazoo Day! It is easy to make music at home with this simple instrument! All you need is an empty toilet paper roll. For instructions, see How to Make a Kazoo out of a toilet paper roll.
- Friday, Jan 29: Deadline for voting for your favorite yearbook cover!
https://tinyurl.com/scesYearbookVote21
Positivity Project
This week in the Positivity Project, students will learn about another aspect of the Other People Matter Mindset: Supporting Others When They Struggle
"Helping one person might not change the world, but it could change the world for one person." -- Unknown
For family resources, see the P2 website. The password is P2.
5th Grade Dedications for the Yearbook
Thank you to everyone who has submitted your dedications!
Spaces for dedications are still available! Parents, grandparents, sisters, family friends are welcome to submit dedications for your 5th grader. Place your dedication now through our MemberHub store.
- Text only dedications cost $7.
- Text and picture dedications cost $10.
If you have questions, contact Yearbook Chair, Sarah Wohldmann, at [email protected].
Vote for Our Yearbook Cover
Thank you to all the Swifties who participated in the yearbook cover contest! We have 25 awesome entries for you to choose from.
Vote for your favorite cover by Jan 29!
https://tinyurl.com/scesYearbookVote21
Dates for Class Pictures
At Thursday's PTA meeting, Mrs. Smith announced dates for school pictures!
- March 11 for Virtual Academy students. A sign up with time slots will be sent out soon.
- March 16 for Plan B/in-person students.
NEW! Submitting a Yearbook Picture for Your Child
Because class pictures are being taken so late in the yearbook, we will have very limited time to put class pictures in the yearbook.
If your child will NOT be able to make pictures at the school, you can submit your child's picture.
Please use these guidelines.
- White/Light Colored background
- Plain Background
- Take the picture 4 feet away.
- from waist up
Email the photo to [email protected] and/or [email protected] by March 19th with the Students name, Grade and Teacher.
We NEED Your Pictures!
As you can imagine, this year is challenging in gathering yearbook pictures. We need your help to make our yearbook a success!
All pictures are welcome:
- show your Swifty in their school gear
- did you participate in holiday spirit week in Dec?
- Share your picture from your virtual Fun Run
- Share your pictures of a school project
- Do you have a picture of your Swifty doing school work, art, PE, or recess?
We want them all! Send them to [email protected] or contact Yearbook Chair, Sarah Wohldmann, at [email protected].
New! Donations Needed for February Appreciation Event
Help Sarah Wohldmann, Hospitality Chair, show our staff All the Love, by donating individually wrapped snacks or fruit. Items can be dropped off at Sarah's house before Friday, Feb 21. For more details, see
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a4faca92aab9-allabout
Celebrating Our Teachers and Staff!
If you are interested in helping decorate the school grounds once a month, new dates have been added for the second semester.
- Sunday, Feb 7 3:00 -- Our Staff Is All Heart! Update: Date might change based on when staff and students return to school.
- Sunday, March 14 3:00 -- We're Lucky to Have You!
- Sunday, April 11 3:00 -- You are the Spring In Our Step!
Sign Up NOW!
Note: Dates are subject to change based on weather.
We Need You in the PTA!
The Nominating committee is looking for members to help identify officers and committee chairs for next year.
We are also looking for committee chairs in these areas for next year:
- Advocacy
- Reflections
Please contact Nominating committee chair, Sarah Lewis at [email protected].
International Night
On March 25, we will have our annual International Night. Our Swift Creek community is very diverse. Our families come from all around the world and have a variety of family traditions!
Even though we cannot hold this event in person this year, we still want to celebrate our community!
All you need to do to participate is record a FlipGrid video.
- showing your favorite meal
- walk us through a craft
- sharing a story
- teach us a dance or a game
- teach us some words in your native language, such as Hello, Good-bye, How are you?
If you have questions, contact Marie Dexter at [email protected].
Sign Up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2021
Mark Your Calendars
- Wednesday, Feb 3: Asynchronous Learning Day
- Tuesday, Feb 9 6:30pm: PTA meeting
- Thursday, Feb 11:
- Cultural Arts performance for the entire school. Our last cultural arts performance will be about origami from Yasu Ishida. During materials distribution, your child will be receiving 10 squares of origami paper so he or she can participate in the performance.
- 1-8pm: Spirit Night at Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza! Did you enjoy your spirit night in October? We are having a spirit night with Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza on Cary Parkway for Valentine's Day! Pick up a heart shaped pizza and help earn money for the Creek!
- Cultural Arts performance for the entire school. Our last cultural arts performance will be about origami from Yasu Ishida. During materials distribution, your child will be receiving 10 squares of origami paper so he or she can participate in the performance.
- Monday, Feb 15 and Tuesday, Feb 16: Calendar Out Day and Teacher Work Day
- Wednesday, Feb 24: Asynchronous Day
WCPSS News
Applying to Magnet Schools or Year-Round School?
Applying to Magnet Schools for next year. Are you interested in attending a magnet or year round school next year? The deadline for applications is Jan 28, 2021. For information about a specific school, check that school's website. Many schools are currently conducting virtual tours.
Camp Invention
Summer is only a few months away! Camp Invention will be back at Swift Creek again this year! You can attend at home or in person! Several discounts are now available.