Well those two weeks flew by and now it is time to get back to routine. As Mr. Propst mentioned in his Welcome back email, the students will be reviewing ROAR expectations and Zones of Regulation.
For more information about these programs, see these resources:
Have a great week!
The Positivity Project (P2): Hope/Optimism
This week in the Positivity Project, students will be learning about the character strength Optimism.
What it means
You expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.
Why it matters
For individuals, optimism is correlated with success in work and play, mental and physical health, and strong social relationships. Optimistic people are planners and goal
setters. Due to their future oriented mindset, they are often hard working, conscientious, and able to overcome obstacles.
On a group level, optimism is crucial to group success. Optimists are strong leaders. They find meaning in hardship and can create a vision for the future. They look at potential obstacles as opportunities, rather than threats. Optimists are inspiring.
Tuesday: Science Fair Registration Forms Due
3rd, 4th, and 5th graders! Are you interested in participating in the Science Fair on Tuesday, Jan 14? Remember to turn in your Registration Form to your teacher by Tuesday! You can work alone or with a group!
For more information, registration forms, or project ideas, see http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/science-fair.html
If you have questions, contact Ashley Elliott at [email protected].
Tuesday: New School Recycling Program Kicks Off
Swift Creek Parents and Staff, we are excited to announce the start of two recycling programs at Swift Creek. Beginning in early January, collection bins will be placed in the cafeteria for squeezable snack pouches (a TerraCycle and GoGo squeeZ program) and foil lined snack wrappers (a TerraCycle and Subaru program).
Students, staff and visitors may recycle pouches and snack wrappers from foods consumed at school, and pouches and wrappers may also be brought in from home.
- The squeezable pouches may be of ANY brand, not just GoGo squeeZ.
- Foil lined wrappers include smaller chip, pretzel, and cookie bags, as well as granola bars, chocolate bars, etc.
- Please make sure pouches and bags/wrappers are EMPTY, with CAPS placed back ON the pouches.
- For families collecting at home, one tip is to store empty pouches in the refrigerator, until they can be brought in to school.
Thank YOU for helping us on our new recycling journey! For questions about the TerraCycle programs at Swift Creek, please contact Megan Holler at [email protected].
Friday: School Spirit Day
Show your Swift Creek pride by wearing your school colors! Hear us ROAR at the Creek!
Be a Watch DOG!
Dads, uncles, grandparents, older brothers . . . we want YOU in our school. Spend the day learning about what happens at the Creek. Sign up today to be a Watch DOG!
For more information, contact the head of the pack Sam Allen at [email protected].
Fitness Calendar for January: Roll in the New Year
Did your family make a New Year's resolution to move more? Check out Ms. Graves' Roll in the New Year calendar! It will give you a month of great workouts and if your child turns in the completed calendar, he or she will earn a certificate from Ms. Graves.
Forms will go home in Tuesday folders. Or you can download your form today from the PTA website. Click the "Roll in the New Year" link.
5th Grade News
- Dillard Drive Middle School open house is January 15 at 6:00 pm and tours are January 26 at 10:00am and 1:45pm. Use this link to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0e4ea8ac2c7-rising.
- Want to include a dedication to your 5th grader in the yearbook? The deadline for dedications is March 11. Turn yours in today. See the 5th grade dedication form on the PTA website. Or contact Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars:
- Tuesday, Jan 14: Science Fair entries are due. At 6:30pm, join us for our January PTA meeting and the Science Fair awards ceremony.
- Monday, Jan 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. No school.
- Friday, Jan 24 9:30am: Coffee and Conversation with Mr. Propst
- Wednesday, Jan 29: Teacher Work Day