EARLY RELEASE
Wednesday, October 7th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15pm. Please notify your teacher if your child’s transportation has changed by 11:00 AM
PICTURE DAY
Tuesday, October 6th - For the best photos, choose colors that complement your child. Solid colors and small patterns photograph best, while clothing with large images or logos is best avoided. A picture proof package will be sent home a few weeks after Picture Day with instructions for ordering photos.
WALK/BIKE/RIDE TO SCHOOL DAY
Join us on Wednesday, October 7, for Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day! Students, families, and staff are invited to walk, bike, scooter, or roll together to Southwest. We will be meeting families at 7:10 a.m. on the 2-5 basketball court for a sweet treat.
PARENTS OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN CHILDREN (PAAC)
Join the virtual interest meeting on Wednesday, October 7, from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jzg-qezs-hrp
Meeting Code: jzg-qezs-hrp
Questions? paacsouthwest@gmail.com
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
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!
BOOSTERTHON
We’re ONE week away from kicking off our Southwest Elementary Fun Run fundraiser! We’re excited to have fun, build community, and work toward our goal. It all starts by signing up at www.MyBooster.com It’s also your LAST CHANCE to register before kickoff day and be entered for your student’s class to win lunch with the Booster team!
PTA SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION
Saturday, Oct. 10th from 10:30a-12:30pm Join ~15 students with their parents/guardians for a school grounds litter clean-up and pollinator garden planting (courtesy of Keep Durham Beautiful & Backyard Butterflies). Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/CencNmkPsmV1ah6P6.
3rd- 5th GRADERS $15 TECHNOLOGY FEE
https://durhampublicschools.givebacks.com/shop/items/5fcb45451ef6
MASTER CALENDAR
Please note that our Master Calendar is a living document and may be updated throughout the year. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18od-ZkAeK888DPlP86Ij_gH2DfvFxAYkZkcmb11Pgdo/edit?tab=t.0