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June Parent Letter

May 27, 2021

Parent Letter June 2021

Hi there Swift Families,

Here we are looking at the beginning of June and only one month of school left till summer. This has been a long and arduous year in many ways as well as a year of growth and change and good things for many of our Swift staff and families.

As you all know, Mrs. Erickson will be leaving us to go to Sandy Hill Elementary for next September. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mrs. Hopkins, who was supposed to come to Swift next year as principal has been reassigned and we are now expecting Mr. Steve Laird to join us in September. Mr. Laird comes to us from Godson Elementary. We are excited to have him join our Swift Staff.

Ready Set Learn

Wednesday, June 2 is our Ready Set Learn “Activity Bag Pick Up” morning and Wednesday, June 9 is the Google Meet for Parents from 6 – 7 pm. Please register by Friday, May 28th for both events. https://swift.abbyschools.ca/ReadySetLearn

Library Book Returns

June 10th is our last day for Book Exchange and June 14th is the deadline to return ALL library books. After June 14th any books not returned will be charged to your SchoolCash Account for payment. If you find and return your books before the end of the year, please bring them to the office and we will delete the charge.

Swift Spirit Week June 14 - 18

Monday

    Tie Dye Shirt Day -  Get out your Tie Dye and rock it!

Tuesday

    Swift Shirt/School Spirit Day - Wear your Swift Shirt, funny headbands – think… Bicycle parade day! ?

Wednesday

     Beach Day - Dress for the beach: sun hat, shades (no swimsuits please)

Thursday

    Colour Me Rad - Students dress in their class/cohort colours as below:

  • Blue –          Grade 4/5 classes            Thiessen, Moore, Froese, Teillet
  • Purple –      Grade 3 classes                Crocker, Sterrett
  • Green –       Grade 2 and 2/3 classes Katan, Stroet/Schultz
  • Yellow –      Grade 1 and 1-2 classes  Hickey, Morgante, Mantta
  • Red –           Kindergarten classes       Dueck, Baerg, Nicholls

Friday

    Superhero Day & Fun Day -  Wear your favourite Superhero attire!      

  •    Mrs. M is going to set up fun activities for the kids to do in cohorts.
  •    The PAC will provide snack and lunch for the school community.
  •    Lunch will be individual boxed pizza and juice boxes and a treat of freezies.
  •    If your child has allergies or gluten issues, please provide alternate food for your child.
  •   If you feel your child will need more food please send it along.

School Supplies

Please remember to order school supplies from SchoolStart if that is what you wish or get the lists from our website and buy them at the store. Supplies will NOT be shared next year so pencil boxes and labeled supplies are important.

Moving??

If you are planning to move over the summer, please let the office know. The office will be open until July 7th and then closed until August 25th. You can email swift [at] abbyschools.ca and it will be checked periodically over the summer.

Year End Awards/Grade 5 Celebrations

As with last year, we are unable to have an official Awards Ceremony. We will present awards to the students in their classes and publish the list on our “News” web page. We are certainly looking forward to celebrating the successes of our Swift students with them. Stay tuned for more information about Grade 5 celebrations which will be different from other years because of the restrictions.

Last Day of School

June 29 is the last day of school for students. It is a full day of school for everyone.

Happy June!