I know everyone is struggling with this social distancing, but I hope over all your family is doing well. I'm afraid that I have lost all track of time. Someone had to remind me that this upcoming week is Spring Break. We hope you can take a break from the chaos and enjoy some special memories with your family.
Here is a little information for you for the upcoming week. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask. We will get through this together!
Your PTA Executive Board,
Marie, Deb ([email protected]), Lauren ([email protected]), Delores ([email protected])
Facebook Items this week:
- 5:30am It is Virtual Storytelling week. Each morning at 5:30, there will be a brief prompt for these kids (and maybe you too!). Enjoy writing together. Wake County Public Libraries is also have a contest for K-5 through April 30. Check it out at Wake County Public Libraries Storytelling Contest.
- 8:30am Staff Videos. Our amazing staff is working so hard to get us content. I love what they've done!
- 12:00pm -- Update from a specialist -- Art, Music, or PE. On Wednesday, we will have our #BrighterTogether post. Get your shout outs ready!
- 5:00pm -- A fun science experiment
Would You Be Interested in Being or Having a Reading Buddy?
During the school day, our students have various opportunities to interact with kids from other grade levels. One of the sweetest ways they connect is through Reading Buddies. A student from an upper grade will visit one of the lower grades and share a story.
During this time of social distancing, we are trying to find ways for our kids to connect, especially those one child families.
If your child is interested in being a reader or being read to, complete this form. We will match you up with a buddy! Then you can schedule a reading time based on your schedule!
Thanks to Jennifer Hayes for the lovely idea!
Friday: 8-10 Food Collection at Macedonia Church
Thank you for continuing to support our Backpack Buddies families! Our community is so amazing.
We will be collecting again this week on Friday. You can find the updated list of needs and ways you can help at
http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/how-you-can-help.html
High demand items for April 10:
- Food Lion or Walmart gift cards
- jelly, sliced bread, peanut butter
- spaghetti sauce
- fresh vegetables -- in packages such as potatoes, corn, bag of microwaveable green beans
- fresh fruit -- bananas, apples, oranges
- canned meats, especially complete meals like Dinety Moore Beef Stew, etc.
- paper towels, toilet paper, kleenex, hand soap, cleaning supplies
You can still donate online in these ways:
- Amazon Wish List
- Venmo account: www.venmo.com/Marie-Dexter-1
- Purchase online and deliver (or ship) to Marie Dexter, 4021 Brook Cross Dr, Apex, NC 27539
Meal Distribution Information:
- Sheetz is offering Kids Meals daily while supplies last
- Text FoodNC to 877877 to find the food distribution site nearest you.
- Food distribution sites (the list has been updated)
School Resources:
- April Calendar -- Coping Resources shared by Mrs. Hill, our school psychologist
- DEAM (Drop Everything and Move) calendar for the month of April.
- Mrs. Chadwick's website for social & emotional learning
- Ms. Sutton's music site
- Ms. Graves' site, which includes a link to her YouTube channel with daily workouts
- Mrs. Wil's Media site
Other Resources: