Ms. Kenney's June 17 Newsletter
Dear Swift Families,
It’s hard to believe we are down to our last 9 days of school!! We thank you for your continued support as we finish out the year.
I tried to send this last night as our normal Friday news; however, was without power for much of the evening at my house. So this week, it is Saturday news!
Thank You PAC!
A big thank you to the PAC for providing so many delicious snacks and hot lunch this week – popsicles on Beach Day, Freezies at a Fun Day Station, granola bars and juice for Fun Day Snack and one last Hot Lunch for the year! We appreciate you!
Fun Day – June 16
Thank you for a wonderful day today! A big thank you to Mrs. M for all her planning, and to all the volunteers for running the stations! A great day was had by all!
Strong Start – Last Day Friday June 23rd
The last day for Strong Start this year will be next Friday. Thank you for another great year! And thanks to our amazing Strong Start facilitator, Mrs. Price. There will be information coming about “Summer Strong Start” opportunities – stay tuned!
Field Trips
It has been wonderful to get back to many different field trips. Thank you to the parent volunteers who make these trips possible. We would like to remind parents that to go on trips you must have a completed Criminal Record Check on file, and annual volunteer forms. We ask that you don’t just show up to a trip – many places have participant limits and much planning has gone into how many adults we have along with us. If you are interested in attending a trip, please connect with your child’s teacher before the day of the trip. Thank you for your continued support.
Year End Assembly and Grade 5 Farewell – June 27th
Invitations will be coming from classroom teachers for our year end assembly. All grade 5 parents are invited to attend, and parents who have children being honoured will also be invited. Sadly we don’t have the space to have our whole school, and entire parent community attend. We are looking forward to celebrating another amazing year at Swift.
Dogs on School Grounds
With the nicer weather returning we have noticed an increase in your pups visiting the school grounds. Please be reminded that all Abbotsford school properties are “dog free”. If you are using the walk to and from school as a break for your dog, please pick a place of property to meet.
Lost and Found – One last look!
Please take a peek at the Lost and Found listed on the website. There are many items missing their home – if something is yours, please let us know so it can be returned. These items will be donated the first week in July.
You are welcome to come and look in the bin for any further lost items- it is VERY full! Please check in at the office if you’re coming to look!
School Supplies for the 2023-2024 School Year
It’s hard to believe that we’re talking about next year…but, we are! Supply lists and ordering information is available on the website. Ordering is done through SchoolStart directly and shipped to home if you choose this method.
Check Your SchoolCash Account
Please help us keep our accounting up to date and check your SchoolCash accounts. Any outstanding fees will be visible on your account. We have many field trips coming up throughout the remainder of the year – please keep an eye on your account.
Field trip forms are also completed on SchoolCash – be sure to check if you know of an upcoming field trip.
If you do not have a SchoolCash account information to make one can be found here.
Let’s Be Good Neighbours
We have advised our neighbours who are frustrated with people not following the rules of the road to call By-Law to have someone come to monitor the area during the morning and after school rush.
To avoid any unpleasant surprises, please ensure you are:
- Following City By-Laws - Not blocking driveways in the cul-del-sacs or on nearby roads. City bylaw states that there must be at least 1.5 meters of clearance to a driveway. There should also be no double parking. (For City Bylaws please go to: https://www.abbotsford.ca/city-services/bylaw-services).
For more “Parking 101” information please go to the our school website. Thank you for your helping keeping the neighbourhood safe.
Dates to Remember the next 2 weeks:
Please be sure to check the website for the most up to date information!
June 18 – Happy Father’s Day
June 19 – Div. 10 & 12 – Field Trip – Mill Lake
June 19 – Div. 11 – Field Trip – Rolley Lake
June 20 – Div. 3 & 4 – Field Trip – Crescent Beach
June 21 – National Indigenous Day – wear your Orange Shirt
June 22 – Div. 1 & 2 – Field Trip – Bridal Falls Water Slides
June 27 – Year End Assembly and Gr. 5 Farewell Assembly @ 9:00
June 27 – Div. 3 & 8 – Field Trip – Buddy Time at Bateman Park
June 28 – Div. 3 & 4 – Field Trip – Bateman Park Pizza and Popsicle Party
June 28 – Report Cards go home
June 29 – Last Day of School for students