Ms. Kenney's January 16 Newsletter
Dear Swift Families,
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 19th at 8:30 am
It's hard to believe, but it is time for kindergarten registration! If you have a child or know a child who is turning 5 in 2026 this is the time to register for kindergarten!
Registration opens on Monday January19th at 8:30am. There is a lot of information and different ways to register, please see our website, for all this information.
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!
Out of Catchment – February 2nd
Those students who live outside of the Swift catchment, must complete the Out of Catchment process if they wish to stay here next year. This is an annual process. The Out of Catchment forms have been sent home. Before being returned to Swift they must be signed by the principal at your catchment school. No forms will be accepted prior to February 2nd.
Any Out of Catchment families wishing to have their child join our Nature Kindergarten program will also follow the Out of Catchment process. Your child must first be registered at their Catchment school.
The first Out of Catchment review will be in early March.
If your address has changed since September, please ensure you update the office.
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.
PAC News
Show some Swift Spirit at an Abbotsford Canucks Game! January 25th @ 4pm vs. San Diego. This event was a raving success last year! The school community is seated together to cheer on our local team, have some fun, and relax together. Tickets are available online where you can choose your seats! We have a reserved section for students, friends, and family. Click here to buy tickets! PAC profits $6 from every ticket sold!
SAVE THE DATE & CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! Cheap Date Night (for parents) and PJ Movie Party (for kids!) on Thursday February 12th from 5pm-8pm. We are now accepting volunteer sign-up for this event. We must have all volunteers signed up by January 26th for this previously successful event to run! The more parent volunteers we have, the more tickets we are able to sell. More information about this great night can be found here!
Please join us at our next PAC Meeting on February19 @ 6pm in the library. We hope to see you there! Keep up to date with all things PAC at www.taswiftpac.com
Important Dates for the next 2 weeks – see calendar – for updates:
19 – Kindergarten Registration Opens @ 8:30
21 - Last day to order for the January 30th Hot Lunch
22 - Skittle Ball Games - Swift 1 @ Home, Swift 2 @ Auguston
23 – Spirit Day – Jersey Day
29 - Skittle Ball Games - Swift 1 @ Irene Kelleher, Swift 2 @ Home
30 – PAC Hot Lunch