Ms. Kenney's January 12
Dear Swift Families,
It has been great having everyone back this week! Don’t forget to keep and eye on the school and district website for cold/winter weather updates, and many other events happening throughout the year.
It is WINTER!
While there are many days (though not today!) 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! Rainy and chilly winter is here. We would like to remind all families that we go outside even on the rainy & snowy days, unless it is just too cold. 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 15th at 8:00am
Registration for those starting Kindergarten in September opens on Monday January 15th at 8:00am. There are a variety of ways to register, please see our website for information.
There will be a Nature Kindergarten Information Night on Tuesday January 16th at 6:30 pm if you are interested in learning more. The Information Night will be taking place at the Abbotsford Arts Addition (2329 Crescent Way, Abbotsford, BC)
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!
PAC News
Our next meeting is January 18th at 7:00pm in the library. We would love to see you there! We will be reviewing our new PAC Constitution (a draft is available here), as well as discussing whether or not we will be able to plan and host Carnival this year. Come out and join us!
Orders and Payment for the January 26th Hot Lunch are due by the end of the day on Wednesday January 17th. All Hot Lunch information is available here.
Lost and Found
The latest batch of lost and found has been posted to the website – please check and see if anything belongs at your house! There are MANY wonderful items that are missing their home. The items posted will be donated over Family Day weekend in February.
Important Dates for the next 2 weeks – see calendar – for updates:
15 – Kindergarten Registration Opens
16 – Nature Kindergarten Information Night
17 – Skittle Ball Games (Swift 1 – Home Game, Swift 2 – Away Game at Auguston)
17 – Hot Lunch Orders and Payment Due
18 – Skittle Ball Games (Swift 1 – Away Game at Sandy Hill, Swift 2 – Home Game)
18 – PAC Meeting
19 – Spirit Day – Dress like an Animal!
22 – Fruit and Veggie Day
22 – Nature Kindergarten Lottery Opens
24 – Skittle Ball Games (Swift 1 – Home Game, Swift 2 – Away Game at Auguston)
25 – Skittle Ball Games (Swift 1 – Away Game at McMillan, Swift 2 – Home Game)
26 – Hot Lunch – Popeye’s Chicken
26 – Nature Kindergarten Lottery Closes