Kindergarten families, I hope you've had a restful weekend. I bet your kids were wiped out after a full week!
It is nice to finally get back into a routine, although I must confess I didn't miss the homework time. ;-) Below is the PTA news for this week.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
Have a good week!
Marie
The Positivity Project (P2) Starts This Week!
Year 2 of the Positivity Project kicks off this week! The first week, students will be discussing the Other People Matter mindset.
New to P2 or need a refresher? Watch this video from Mrs. Chadwick.
Monday: District 5 Council Meeting
Four times a year, the school board representative for Swift Creek (which is in District 5) holds meetings to discuss current WCPSS issues.
The first meeting of the year is this Monday, Sept 10 at 9:30am at Yates Mill Elementary School. The topic is the 2019-20 school assignment plan. Parents are welcome to attend. Swift Creek will have representatives at this meeting (including myself), so if you cannot attend, expect a summary in next week's email. ;-)
Tuesday: Newsletter Sent Home
Check your child's Tuesday folder this week for alot of information from the PTA:
- School newsletter. Or get a sneak peak online at
- Family Information Letter about the Positivity Project (video on our YouTube channel)
- Flyer for Swift Creek Night at BJ's Brewhouse and Restaurant. You need to show this flyer to your waiter on Sept 20, so keep it in a safe place! It is also available online at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/family-fun.html.
Fun Run Update
Last week, you should have received your Fun Run packet. You can turn in your donations using the included envelope or by creating an online page for your child.
For a Fun Run intro, see this video about the Fun Run packet.
Our Spirit Winner is . . . Mrs. Pearson's First Grade Class
Congratulations to Mrs. Pearson's class. They had 86% participation on Friday for School Spirit Day! They were awarded with popsicles and they will host Swifty Cougar in their classroom this month.
Our next Spirit Day is Oct 5, which will be College Spirit Day. So wear your favorite college gear or colors.
Last Chance: STEM Lego Challenge with PlayWell
Fridays, Sept 21 – Oct 19 3:45pm-5:15pm
Open to Girls and Boys in Grades 2nd – 5th
$87/child for 5 sessions
Sign up at: play-well-registration.com/course/71756
Kindergarten Parents: Keys to Kindergarten Presentation
If you were not able to attend the Keys to Kindergarten presentation on September 4th, you can view the presentation on our school website! Go to www.wcpss.net/swiftcreekes, click on the "Parents" tab and then click on "Keys to Kindergarten."
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
- Sept 10 -- Kickoff the Positivity Project (P2) with Other People Matter Mindset
- Sept 12 -- Beginning of Grade Test for 3rd graders
- Sept 18 6:00-8:00 -- ELA curriculum night; PTA meeting
- Sept 19 -- Holiday. No school.
- Sept 20 5-8pm -- Swift Creek Night at BJ Brewhouse and Restaurant
- Sept 24-28 -- Take Your Parent to PE week!
- Sept 25: Watch DOGs kickoff party. RSVP to David Outlaw at [email protected]
- Sept 28 -- Early Release. School dismisses at 1:15pm
- Oct 9 -- Math Curriculum night, PTA meeting
- Oct 12 -- Fun Run! Schedule to come out soon!
- Oct 16 -- Rain Date for Fun Run