Senior girls poured it on the junior girls in the almost kindof rain Powder Puff football game. A little mud and a whole lot of slipping and sliding made is all that much more exciting. With a couple of the heaves from behind the line I thought Brent Farve had served as the training model.
The Parade was another hit. Sun and warmer temperatures would have aided in the event but the neighborhood knew there was a big game coming. The Marching Band is always appreciated and made a festive entrance and presence throughout the game.
The Lakers hit paydirt first and continued to bring on the points. I believe it was 26-6 at half time.
In a celebration mood, half time was the Performance Team, Marching Band and Homecoming Court with its own dance, I know there is a king and queen but everyone of the field were royalty in my mind.
Second half was more of the same and with 4 minutes left it was 42 to6 and coach played everyone and allow for for grace time ending in a final of 42-20.
Southwest Alumni were also present and the most historic class in attendance was the class of 1949. Lots of members of the different alumni groups were announced and recognized. A strong proud heritage of support and accomplishment. Hope to see alumni back at events throughout the year.
So this homecoming weekend is coming to close with the dance yet to start. The days have been cool (okay, cold at times) and wet but spirits were high with resounding outcry for community and pride.
Families, friends, neighbors and all that have gone before to make it possible surround the current students and silently proclaim - We are proud of you. We are proud to be Southwest!
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Rainy Friday
Part 2 of the Parent Teacher Conferences went well. Little less turn-out today. Maybe the weather. Maybe they were all here last night. Maybe waiting until next time. Reports are good as a result of both days but Thursday evening was definitely busier.
Alumni activities are in full swing. Rain eliminated the alumni soccer game and moved the dance into the west gym The alumni in the building seem to be having good time and the 2 pm alumni rally was fun. Performance Team did a nice show and the athletes represented themselves and their teams well.
Saturday activities start with Powder Puff football - senior girls versus junior girls - starts at 11:30 am. The parade starts at the high school at 1:00 pm. The homecoming football starts at 2:00 and coronation at half time. All of this happens rain or shine.
Homecoming dance starts at 7. We are expecting over 1,000 of the SW students at the dance. If you want to experience a high school happening, stop by the dance for a bit. Take some pictures and share in the moment. Sheridan Bloomington.
Alumni activities are in full swing. Rain eliminated the alumni soccer game and moved the dance into the west gym The alumni in the building seem to be having good time and the 2 pm alumni rally was fun. Performance Team did a nice show and the athletes represented themselves and their teams well.
Saturday activities start with Powder Puff football - senior girls versus junior girls - starts at 11:30 am. The parade starts at the high school at 1:00 pm. The homecoming football starts at 2:00 and coronation at half time. All of this happens rain or shine.
Homecoming dance starts at 7. We are expecting over 1,000 of the SW students at the dance. If you want to experience a high school happening, stop by the dance for a bit. Take some pictures and share in the moment. Sheridan Bloomington.
Alumni and Homecoming
The Second Day of Conferences is a big event for families.
Homecoming weekend is the big event for current students - Soccer games versus Roosevelt and Football versus South. The Homecoming dance Saturday night is at Sheridan Bloomington and for many is the highlight of the week.
This is also Alumni Rally two-day event. Registration is noon in the West Gym followed by choir and band rehearsal at 1 pm. An Alumni Rally will be 2 pm in the auditorium followed by march to the stadium. Alumni Soccer game at 4 pm and soccer game versus Roosevelt at 5:30 pm. An alumni street dance is planned for 7 - 10 pm with live band Dandelion Wine. If rain happens, we will move into the East gym.
On Saturday the event start at the Stadium at 11:00. The Powderpuff Football game is at 11:30. Parade starts at 1:00 pm and the game starts at 2:00.
Jerseys and other Purple Pride Southwest gear will be on sale through the events.
Homecoming weekend is the big event for current students - Soccer games versus Roosevelt and Football versus South. The Homecoming dance Saturday night is at Sheridan Bloomington and for many is the highlight of the week.
This is also Alumni Rally two-day event. Registration is noon in the West Gym followed by choir and band rehearsal at 1 pm. An Alumni Rally will be 2 pm in the auditorium followed by march to the stadium. Alumni Soccer game at 4 pm and soccer game versus Roosevelt at 5:30 pm. An alumni street dance is planned for 7 - 10 pm with live band Dandelion Wine. If rain happens, we will move into the East gym.
On Saturday the event start at the Stadium at 11:00. The Powderpuff Football game is at 11:30. Parade starts at 1:00 pm and the game starts at 2:00.
Jerseys and other Purple Pride Southwest gear will be on sale through the events.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Second day of Parent Teacher Conferences
Long lines marked the first night of the Parent Teacher Conferences. Many reported success at seeing all needed teachers and a productive conference. Many reported waits and some frustrations trying to get it all done in one day. Tomorrow the conferences ar from 9:00 am to 12:45 pm. Will be interesting to watch the turnout for the second day and this part during the am hours.
As with each year, certain teachers talk for too long to too few people. - Yes, we did talk to them about it again this year and actually handed out one egg timer. 9th grade teachers are more frequently visited than some of the upper level teachers. Need to think more about that.
Parents seem to have a good, busy time. Lots of people and lots of conversations.
PTSA Directories on sale $5.00. Are available on Friday and at the game on Saturday.
If you have thoughts, ideas or comments about conferences please email me.
As with each year, certain teachers talk for too long to too few people. - Yes, we did talk to them about it again this year and actually handed out one egg timer. 9th grade teachers are more frequently visited than some of the upper level teachers. Need to think more about that.
Parents seem to have a good, busy time. Lots of people and lots of conversations.
PTSA Directories on sale $5.00. Are available on Friday and at the game on Saturday.
If you have thoughts, ideas or comments about conferences please email me.
Pepfest 2009
Overall a tremendous improvement over previous years -- strengths: good transition from outside at the Stadium into the gym; lots of energy; lots of cooperation and spirit; good class cheers needs for improvement: need good school cheer (all classes); still dis of freshman (fortunately short and generally drowned out quickly) pauses too long; not enough real program for length; too long needs to be tightened. OK but could use work: school song -- boy that needs some work - need to talk to all the athletes about appropriate and respectful behaviors. Homecoming court dance needs immediate improvement.
Lots of fun and energy. Lots to work on but isn't that always true. If you don't do these big kinds of things, the students will never learn how to deal with them. Unfortunately, the general public behavior at the Dome and Target Center is terrible. There is not a good place for young people to learn sportsmanship or respect of a worthy opponent or just civil behavior but the schools. So I guess we keep at it.
We always debrief our events. If you have ideas or comments, please email me. We want to have fun events for all our students.
Lots of fun and energy. Lots to work on but isn't that always true. If you don't do these big kinds of things, the students will never learn how to deal with them. Unfortunately, the general public behavior at the Dome and Target Center is terrible. There is not a good place for young people to learn sportsmanship or respect of a worthy opponent or just civil behavior but the schools. So I guess we keep at it.
We always debrief our events. If you have ideas or comments, please email me. We want to have fun events for all our students.
Parent Teacher Conferences
If your student received a mid-term or you have a question, please attend the Parent Teacher Conferences Thursday 4 - 8 pm or on Friday 9:00 am - 12:45 pm.
Teachers will be in their rooms. For those teachers with multiple rooms, signs will be posted.
If you cannot make the conferences, please email, telephone and/or request conference.
We believe the bugs in the email system have been resolved and it would appear that your emails are making to the correct destinations. However, if you are using Hotmail.com, there continues to be occasional difficulties. If your first notice does not produce response, please try another time or different carrier.
Have a great Homecoming weekend.
Teachers will be in their rooms. For those teachers with multiple rooms, signs will be posted.
If you cannot make the conferences, please email, telephone and/or request conference.
We believe the bugs in the email system have been resolved and it would appear that your emails are making to the correct destinations. However, if you are using Hotmail.com, there continues to be occasional difficulties. If your first notice does not produce response, please try another time or different carrier.
Have a great Homecoming weekend.
Rainy Thursday
So it looks like it is going to rain on our parade. If this maintains itself through noon, we will be moving the pepfest into the gym. Not as exciting but we will do what we need to for the event.
Student Council has worked hard to make this an exciting and positive pepfest for all. There always are a couple that do not have the self-respect or the self-control to deal with these type of situations but we will continue to teach.
Performance Team will be one of the main events and has been an exciting addition to this year's season of teams and opportunities.
Homecoming events are scheduled for Saturday and at this point there are no adjustments in the schedule.
Student Council has worked hard to make this an exciting and positive pepfest for all. There always are a couple that do not have the self-respect or the self-control to deal with these type of situations but we will continue to teach.
Performance Team will be one of the main events and has been an exciting addition to this year's season of teams and opportunities.
Homecoming events are scheduled for Saturday and at this point there are no adjustments in the schedule.
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