Ms. Kenney's October 3 Newsletter
Dear Swift Families,
Thank you for your generous support of our Terry Fox Run this year! We had the perfect weather today for a great event. As a school community we raised well over $1000 to support the Terry Fox Foundation!
Supervision Reminders
A gentle reminder that supervision before school begins at 8:15. Please do not drop off or send your kids to school with an arrival before that time! Supervision after school ends at 2:40.
Parking 101
School parking lots are never pleasant at pick up and drop off – ever. That said, working together and a little bit of patience goes a long way. When using the Pick-Up and Drop-Off Lane you must remain in your vehicle and your children need to meet you there. If you need to pick them up at their classes, please park on the surrounding street. Please follow all posted parking signs and follow By-law regulations.
Parents & Community Information.
There is a new feature on the Abbotsford School District Website sharing many resources for families in the District. Most recently dental services were added if there are families in need of dental assistance. Please see the Parents & Community website for more information.
Fire Safety Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 5 – 11. The Abbotsford Fire Department has many activities planned for families. Please see information attached here.
Kindergarten Letter from the Ministry of Education and Childcare
Kindergarten is the start of a big learning journey! Beginning this fall, all BC school districts will implement early literacy screening in Kindergarten, expanding to Grades 1–3 in future years. Please see the attached letter regarding early literacy screening.
News from the PAC
Thanks to all those who supported PAC by snapping up a coupon book or ordering Swift Wear! Coupon books will be sent home next week, and Swift Wear is in production right now! Order apparel anytime throughout the year. Visit taswiftpac.com/#swift-wear for more details!
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT dance party is coming up on October 17th! Tickets available Monday October 6th @9am until sold out. Grab the family and come on out for some music, pizza, and fun! We'll also have gently used Halloween costumes for sale at the dance for only $5 each! If you have any to purge, please drop them off in the bin by the front office. We will also need parent volunteers to run a few areas at the dance, more info to come but please email taswiftpac@gmail.com if you're able to help out for even an hour of the evening while you're there! (Volunteering gets you an entry into the VIP Christmas concert draw)
Our next PAC meeting is October 16th at 7pm. We hope to see you there! All things PAC are available at taswiftpac.com
Dates to Remember for the next 2 weeks:
All dates are also or will be posted on the school website calendar
6 – Grade 4 &5 Cross Country Race @ Bateman Park
13 – Thanksgiving – No School
15 – Div 7 & 8 Field Trip – Chehalis Hatchery
15 – Grade 5 Soccer @ Auguston
16 – School Photo Retakes
16 – PAC Meeting @ 7:00pm
17 – PAC Hot Lunch – Domino’s Pizza
17 – PAC Event – Light Up the Night Family Dance