NO SCHOOL MONDAY
There will be no school Monday, September 21st and Wednesday, September 30th due to a scheduled Teacher Workdays. Enjoy the days off- see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go!
3rd- 5th GRADERS TECHNOLOGY FEE
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HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of fun and creative Spirit Fridays!
September 25: Incredible Animals
Show off your favorite animal with ears, tails, animal-print clothing, or themed shirts.
October 2: Fun Instruments
Dress as your favorite musician or celebrate the joy of music.
October 9: Traditions Around the World
Share your culture by wearing traditional attire, accessories, hats, or clothing that represents your heritage.
October 16: Color Celebration
Choose a country's flag and wear its colors with pride!
SOUTHWEST AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS
Southwest is proud to offer a variety of after-school clubs and activities for our Seahawks. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build friendships, and develop new skills.
Girls on the Run
• Grades: 3-5
• Meeting Days: Monday and Thursday for 10 weeks in the Fall and Spring
• Time: 2:30-4:15 PM
• Cost: Sliding scale pricing with a minimum registration fee of $25
• Additional Information: Registration is required for each season.
• Contact: Mrs. Wittick
Battle of the Books*
• Grades: 3-4
• Meeting Day: Meets weekly on Tuesdays from October through March.
• Time: 2:30-3:45 PM
• Cost: $25 T-shirt fee for final team members only
• Contact: Mrs. Cody
Odyssey of the Mind*
• Grades: 3-5
• Meeting Day: Meets weekly on Thursdays, from October through March.
• Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
• Cost: No participation fee. Teams may choose to purchase project supplies.
• Contact: Mrs. Garner
Rainbow Club
• Grades: Kindergarten-5th Grade
• Meeting Day: Meets once per month on Monday
• Time: 2:30-3:45 PM
• Cost: Snack donations
• Contact: Mr. Barnes
SWE Chorus
• Grades: 3-4
• Meeting Day: Meets weekly on Wednesdays
• Time: To Be Determined
• Cost: $35 & Snack donations
• Contact: Mr. Barnes
Important Note - Students may participate in Battle of the Books or Odyssey of the Mind, but not both, because both are competitive clubs.
PARENTS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN (PAAC)
There will be a virtual interest meeting on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Parents and guardians interested in learning more about PAAC are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions about PAAC, reach out to paacsouthwest@gmail.com To join a meeting on Google Meet, click this link: https://meet.google.com/jzg-qezs-hrp or open Meet and enter this code: jzg-qezs-hrp
NATIONAL COFFEE DAY
September 29 is National Coffee Day! Please help us celebrate our SW staff by signing up for a donation. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094BAAAF2FA1FA7-65721037-sweteacher#/
BOOSTERTHON
We’re thrilled about this year’s main fundraiser: our Southwest Elementary Fun Run! Our fundraising goal is to raise $30,000 for school supplies provided for every single student and other educational opportunities to benefit our students at Southwest Elementary.
Families will gather donations through MyBooster.com by simply sharing your student’s page with friends and family. Every share makes a difference!
Students will enjoy 'Global Kitchen Club,' an exciting character-building adventure where they'll learn important values through recipes and activities popular around the world. Sign up opens at MyBooster.com on 9/24/2026