Originally delivered on 9/14/2020 10:05 am

SUBJECT: Swenke PTO Newsletter

Swenke Elementary PTO - Supporting Swenke Elementary
September 14, 2020

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot.

It's not going to get better. It's not!" – Dr. Seuss


Click here to read the PTO President's Letter

Click here to read the Paw Print

It takes a lot of love, patience, encouragement, dedication and time to be a great teacher. We are lucky to have an amazing team of teachers, administrators and support staff at Swenke. This year looks so different - and yet everyone is doing the best they can to ensure that our children continue to learn and grow, in an ever evolving environment. Our sincere thanks goes out to our incredible team at Swenke!

If you haven't already reviewed the Back to School packet, make sure to check it out. You can update communication preferences, check out volunteer opportunities, sign up for retail rewards programs - and more! Everything you need to know is here in one super easy list!

Back to School Packet

Welcome to Swenke Elementary! We are so glad to have you as part of our fantastic community. At the beginning of every year, the Swenke PTO hosts a meet and greet for all new-to-Swenke families. You don't have to be new to Swenke to attend, though. All are welcome!

This year, we will be hosting a welcome lunch on Friday, September 18th from 12pm - 1pmLocation is Bradford Creek ClubhouseThe Swenke PTO will provide a pre-packaged lunch provided by Jason's Deli.

Click to RSVP

Please note, due to restricted access to the school during the fall semester, some volunteer opportunities will not be available until the spring semester or canceled altogether.

Even though some events may be canceled, we still need volunteers, so we would like to know your interest for when the time comes.

Please contact our VIPS coordinator at VIPS@swenkepto.org with any questions.

Click to Volunteer

The Swenke Elementary PTO is very grateful for individuals and businesses that would like to sponsor our programs and fundraisers. Because of your generosity and community support our fundraising is a great success!

Visit Donors/Sponsors Page
Share your yearbook photos!

This year, we really need your help in making a yearbook that includes all of our students, no matter where learning is taking place! We are also unable to take many photos on campus, so we need everyone to share your photos! Let's make this yearbook one to remember for everyone.

Download the Balfour Image Share app for easy uploading - or you can email your photos to yearbook@swenkepto.org.

Please include name/s, date and activity captured. We will contact you with any additional questions or information needed.

Spirit Gear!

Get your Spirit Gear today!

Blizzard is modeling one of our t-shirts and Leslie has on our Swenke mask. Gaiters, water bottles, shirts, pajama pants, socks, headbands, and even a cute snow leopard plushie are available now!

Click here to order. (Home delivery available for virtual learners. Items for in person learners will be delivered to homeroom class.)

Car Rider Fast Pass

Car line fast pass auction is going on now through September 16, 2020.

Your winning bid for a Fast Pass gets you a special tag for a reserved spot at the very front of the car rider line, no matter when you arrive! Fast pass is good for the entire 2020-2021 school year, afternoon car rider line only.

Save time and support Swenke! Click here to bid.

Many of our events have been canceled or postponed for the foreseeable future. We will keep you updated as changes occur. These events currently include:

PostponedCanceled
Swenke FestChili Cook Off
Family Game NightBuild a Snow Leopard
SRC DemosCookie Decorating
Nature Trails


TIP: If you subscribe to the PTO or CFISD calendars, you can set them up so the dates automatically integrate with your personal calendar. Click here to subscribe.

Upcoming Events
Friday, September 18
12:00p New Family Welcome Lunch
Tuesday, September 29
Fall Picture Day
6:00p PTO General Meeting (Fall) (Virtual)
Thursday, October 1
9:00a PTO Board Meeting
Tuesday, October 20
5:00p Spring Creek Spirit Night
Wednesday, October 21
5:00p Spring Creek Spirit Night
Thursday, November 5
9:00a PTO Board Meeting
Connect using Remind

Remind is a private mobile messaging platform that aims to help teachers, parents, students and administrators in K–12 schools communicate with everyone at once. Messages are sent in real time to an entire grade, class, small group or a single person.

Get the Remind app here and look for your grade code/s to join your group. You can enable notifications directly from your settings within the app. If you have children in different grades, you can join multiple grade groups.