Ms. Kenney's May 19th Newsletter
Dear Swift Families,
We hope that you have a wonderful long-weekend. We have entered the final push to the end! We appreciate your continued support as we finish off the 2022-23 school year!
PAC NEWS – Carnival Tickets and PAC AGM
Our final PAC meeting of the year will be on May 24th, at 7:00pm. We would love to see you. This is also the AGM where we will be voting in member of the PAC executive for next year. If you are interested in learning more about the roles that are up for election please email taswiftpac@gmail.com
We are excited to announce that the PAC Family Carnival is back! After a three-year hiatus, the Swift PAC has put together a great event for the families of the school, and we hope you will all join us on June 1st from 5:00 – 7:30 in celebrating another year at Thomas Swift. Wristbands & Raffle Tickets can still be purchased on the Hot Lunch Website Please note this is a family event – therefore parents are asked to actively supervise their children throughout the evening.
Lost and Found – Last Post of the Year!
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 – please check in at the office if you’re coming to look!
2023 - 2024 Class Placement Requests
May is the month where we accept requests for next year’s classroom placements. If you have a particular request for your child, please complete the form found on the website stating a valid academic reason why you are requesting a certain classroom placement. Please understand that not all requests can be honoured as we are mindful of all of our students' needs. We place great value on our teachers’ opinions, and we spend a great deal of time creating classes – keeping in mind many factors.
Please note: Requests will not be looked at on a first come served basis. They will be considered along with many other factors when creating class lists. All forms must be received by May 26, 2023
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.
Let’s Be Good Neighbours
We received a call this week from one of our neighbours concerned that they could not safely back out of their driveway due to it being partially blocked. This continues to be a frustration for those who live closest to the school. We have advised them 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!
May 22 – No School – Victoria Day
May 24 – Div. 1 & 2 – Field Trip – Clayburn Middle School
May 24 – Div. 13, 14, 15 – Field Trip – Greendale Acres
May 24 – PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm
May 25 – Ready Set Learn @ 6:00
May 26 – Div. 3 & 4 – Field Trip – Xa:ytem Long House
May 29 – Veggie Day – Apples and Milk
May 30 – Div. 7 – Field Trip – Galaxy Bowling
June 1 – Div. 9 – Field Trip – Walking Trip to “Cedar Junction”
June 1 – PAC Family Carnival