A Message from Ms. Kenney
Dear Swift Families,
Happy New Year! It has been wonderful seeing smiles, and hearing laughter at school again. Thank you for your continued support as we work to keep everyone learning, playing, healthy and safe.
It is RAINY/SNOWY (and who knows what else!) season!
While there are many days we can all be thankful the weather is not freezing cold like in other parts of Canada, there are just as many where we complain about how wet it is! The rainy season is here. We would like to remind all families that we go outside even on the rainy days. Please be sure to dress students for the weather in the morning – boots, raincoats, umbrellas, and maybe even hats and mitts on the cooler days. Please don’t think “but it’s sunny” and decide to send them without – the weather changes far too quickly to take that risk!
Also, please make sure that there are ‘extras’ in their backpack – pants and socks are often victims of puddles and other wet tumbles. We simply do not have enough extras to meet the needs at school. An extra set or 2 in the backpack make for some much happier days!
Kindergarten Registration – Begins Monday January 16th at 8:00am
It's hard to believe, but it is time for Kindergarten registration! If you have a child who is turning 5 in 2023 this is the time to sign them up for Kindergarten! They will be our newest Swift Comets in September!
Registration opens on Monday January 16th at 8:00am. There are a variety of ways to access all the information and to register, please see our website for information to register.
Please note there is an additional step if you are interested in Nature Kindergarten. Information for the Nature Kindergarten lottery is also on our website.
Please spread the word around the community - the sooner families register, the better. It is very helpful having accurate numbers when we begin planning for next year. We are looking forward to welcoming the next class of Kindergarteners to Swift!
Hot Lunch – Order Deadline January 11th
The next Hot Lunch is on January 20th and is from Chopped Leaf. Ordering is open on the Hot Lunch website - https://thomasswift.hotlunches.net/ All orders and payments are due by January 11th.
Information for future hot lunches is available on the school website at: https://swift.abbyschools.ca/parents-students/pac/hot-lunch
Winter Hat Day – January 18th
Today is the day to wear your favourite winter hat to school – and wear it all day long! If you can’t decide on just one, bring 2, and change them up at lunch!
Over Due or Lost Books & SchoolCash Online
There have been lost books added to some SchoolCash accounts. If you find the books at home, please send them back and we will remove the charge from your account.
Please check your child’s SchoolCash account to see if there are any outstanding payments. Thank you for helping us keep our accounting up to date!
Out of Catchment & Recent Moves
Those students who live outside of the Swift catchment, will soon have to complete the Out of Catchment process if they wish to stay here next year. This is an annual process. You will receive all the paperwork needed in the coming weeks. No forms will be accepted prior to February 1st.
If your address has changed since September, please ensure you update the office.