Ms. Kenney's October 13 Newsletter
Dear Swift Families,
Please be sure to stay up to date by reading the bi-weekly news and checking the school website!
Parent Teacher Interviews & Early Dismissal
October 18th and 19th are Parent Teacher Interviews. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher and share with them important information they might not yet know about your child. On interview days students will be dismissed at 11:45.
Interviews can be booked online at https://swift.parentteacherconferences.net/admin/ . Interview times are:
Wednesday, October 18 - 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm (end of last appointment) and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (end of last appointment).
Thursday, October 19 - 12:45 pm - 2:30 pm (end of last appointment).
Information on how to set up an account can be found here.
Book Fair
We are excited to have the Scholastic Book Fair back this year! It will be open before and after school, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and during Parent Teacher Interviews on Wednesday evening! The Book Fair will be open:
October 17 – 8:00 – 8:30, 2:30 – 3:00
October 18 - 8:00 – 8:30, 11:45 – 12:15, 4:00 – 7:00
October 19 – 8:00 – 8:30, 11:45 – 12:15
Payment can be made with Debit or Credit cards. Cash and Cheques will not be accepted.
Cuddle Up and Read
Mrs. Thurmer is looking for parents or grandparents who would like to “cuddle up and read” with students. This is an opportunity to support some of our kids who need a little boost in reading or just some extra time supporting their reading development. If you are interested in helping, and have a completed Criminal Record Check, please email Mrs. Thurmer at gwen.thurmer@abbyschools.ca
PAC Information: Swift Wear, Grade 5 Hoodies & Ongoing Fundraisers
Swift Wear order forms and Grade 5 Hoodie have gone home this week – ordering closes on October 24th. Sizing guides are on the back of the form and are also available on the school website.
The PAC also has ongoing fundraisers with Cobbs (Gladwin Rd location), Mabel's Labels and Return-It Express Bottle Depots. Information on these on-going fundraisers can be found here.
Abbotsford Community Schools – Evening Programs!
Abbotsford Community Schools is once again offering some after school and evening programs. Please see the note from them below, and the fall offerings.
“Hi there! Are you interested in registering for ACSS Community Evening Programs? If so, please read the following information carefully. Students must be registered in order to attend ACSS Community Evening Programs. All ACSS Evening Community Programs are offered to students within the Abbotsford Community. These programs are on a first come, first serve basis; meaning that additional elementary & middle schools will also be notified of programs, so if you’re interested in registering, please do so asap! If a program that you’re interested in registering for is full, please put your child on the waitlist. If a spot becomes available for your child, you will be contacted.
Having trouble registering for programs? We are here to help! Please call us at 604-853-2221 or email Amanda Bamford, Program Coordinator at amanda.bamford@abbycommunity.com
Please note: We strongly encourage Parents/Legal Guardians to please view our Policies & Procedures upon registering for programs, camps, and/or events. Our Policies & Procedures can be found on our website or located here: Policies and Procedures – Abby Community School Society. If your child is registered for an ACSS program, camp, and/or event and you have any questions, concerns, or inquiries regarding our Policies and Procedures, please contact the Program Coordinator.
Sincerely,
The Abby Community School Society Team”.
Fall Offerings:
Grade 2 & 3 - Whisk and Wonders
Grade 4 & 5 - Weave Your Imagination
Grade 4 & 5 - Renewable Creations
Grade 5 - Spark Your Imagination
School Photos
School Photos are ready to view! To view the proofs please click here and enter your email and password. Your password is your child’s pupil ID number. Orders placed before November 15th will arrive before Christmas!
If you have any questions or require custom retouching please email our photographers directly: hello@paramountportraits.com
Terry Fox Run – Wow!
A big thank you to all our families for their support of the Terry Fox run. Together the Swift community raised $1608.00! Such incredible generosity for a great foundation. Many thanks to Mrs. M for organizing and all our volunteers – we couldn’t do it without your help!
Dogs at School – A Reminder
In recent weeks we have noticed more dogs on the school ground at drop off and pick-up. Please be reminded that dogs – regardless of size are NOT permitted on school grounds. If you want to add a dog walk to your pick up and drop off routine, please say good-bye or hello off of the school grounds. Thank you for your cooperation.
Parking 101
While things have been better in recent weeks, we continue to hear from our neighbours that members of our school community are blocking driveways, double parking, and most recently moving garbage cans to create more parking spaces. Please show our best selves, to the rest of the community.
Dates to Remember for the next 2 weeks:
All dates are also posted on the school website calendar
October 17 – Scholastic Book Fair – 8:00 – 8:30, 2:30 – 3:00
October 17 – Div. 12, 14, 15 – Field Trip – Aldor Acres
October 18 – Scholastic Book Fair – 8:00 – 8:30, 11:45 – 12:15, 4:00 – 7:00
October 18 – EARLY DISMISSAL @ 11:45
October 18 – Parent Teacher Interviews – 12:45 – 2:30, 4:00 – 7:00
October 19 – Scholastic Book Fair – 8:00 – 8:30, 11:45 – 12:15
October 19 – EARLY DISMISSAL @ 11:45
October 19 – Parent Teacher Interviews – 12:45 – 2:30
October 20 – No School – Professional Development Day
October 23 – Fruit and Veggie Day – Apples
October 24 – Div. 10, 11, 13 – Field Trip – Apple Barn