BLAST (Be Loving And Sharing Together) is perhaps one of the most misunderstood traditions at Southwest. Many years ago it started as an effort to reach out to community, to explore community issues, to be more supportive and to financially assist community activities.
These events have been over the years, nights out to experiences homelessness, food and clothing drives, working at various non-profits for a few hours, donations to numerous charitable organizations, and learning more about current issues.
From the family side it appears to be another fund-raiser, a different reason to write a check, a complete waste of time or oh,my goodness, what is my child doing this time.
BLAST Day is planned and implemented by the student council and is meant to involved the entire student population. All the various class boards, organizations and clubs work together in different ways to support the events. Many students use the hours for community service hours for IB or scouts or other obligations.
Usually there are fun activities within the event or the actual day. These have been carnivals, dances, picnics or other student driven celebrations. The idea is to work hard and play hard. The purpose is to also promote community and school connectedness.
Please talk to your students about BLAST Day- December 17. Student Council members and class officers introduced the ideas and plans to all students 3rd period yesterday and the day before. There are posters throughout the building and many of your sons and daughters are involved in the plans and workings of the day.
If you have specific questions call Student Council Advisor, James Dundon or email with questions.
Is it a regular, official school day? Yes, it is but we are doing very different things than the six-period day.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Academic All-Stars on KARE 11
Here’s a link to the Academic All-Star feature on Kare-11.
Also posted on our web-page.
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=887526
Also posted on our web-page.
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=887526
Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday and the start of a 5-day week. Yes, there are two full school weeks left in 2010. Where did the year go?
BLAST day (Student Council and Community Service driven) is Friday, Dec. 17. Check with your son or daughter about activities and events on that day.
Dance Concert - Wed. (Dec. 8) and Thurs. (Dec. 9) here at SW auditorium
Monday, Dec. 13 is the Winter Music Concert at the Basilica
Unhinged Theater in the Black Box is next Tuesday through Friday - Dec. 14- 17 -- Street Car Named Desire
Sports all over the place in the Gymnasium and at other high schools. Check the SW athletic calendar for specific dates, times and places.
We try and cram it all in even thought it is two weeks.
Make sure your student has his/her assignments prior to journeying through the woods to Grandma's house over the break. If you need your daughter/son for the family event, please call in the attendance line.
BLAST day (Student Council and Community Service driven) is Friday, Dec. 17. Check with your son or daughter about activities and events on that day.
Dance Concert - Wed. (Dec. 8) and Thurs. (Dec. 9) here at SW auditorium
Monday, Dec. 13 is the Winter Music Concert at the Basilica
Unhinged Theater in the Black Box is next Tuesday through Friday - Dec. 14- 17 -- Street Car Named Desire
Sports all over the place in the Gymnasium and at other high schools. Check the SW athletic calendar for specific dates, times and places.
We try and cram it all in even thought it is two weeks.
Make sure your student has his/her assignments prior to journeying through the woods to Grandma's house over the break. If you need your daughter/son for the family event, please call in the attendance line.
Join Southwest Speech Team
Speech Team Introductory Meeting
Southwest Speech Team will hold and introductory meeting Tuesday, December 7th in Room E103 at 3:15 PM.
There are 13 individual categories divided between talking and acting categories.
If you are interested in being part of the Southwest Speech Team, come to the introductory meeting on Tuesday, December 7.
Southwest Speech Team will hold and introductory meeting Tuesday, December 7th in Room E103 at 3:15 PM.
There are 13 individual categories divided between talking and acting categories.
If you are interested in being part of the Southwest Speech Team, come to the introductory meeting on Tuesday, December 7.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
KARE 11 Academic All-Stars
Three outstanding Southwest seniors were selected to be the KARE 11 Academic All-Stars
Hana Sato, Kathryn Hehre, and Jason Paller-Rzepka were interviewed and filmed this week. Each was also filmed in a class or two and worked in her/his favorite activities.
Hana - Dance, Japanese
Kathryn - Yearbook and travel to Guatemala and Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and playing volleyball
Jason - Jazz trio, and math team
The Academic All-Star will be on KARE 11 Monday at 5 and/or 6 pm and then repeated on the Sunrise news on Tuesday.
If you can't catch the broadcast, they are available on the KARE 11 website.
Hana Sato, Kathryn Hehre, and Jason Paller-Rzepka were interviewed and filmed this week. Each was also filmed in a class or two and worked in her/his favorite activities.
Hana - Dance, Japanese
Kathryn - Yearbook and travel to Guatemala and Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and playing volleyball
Jason - Jazz trio, and math team
The Academic All-Star will be on KARE 11 Monday at 5 and/or 6 pm and then repeated on the Sunrise news on Tuesday.
If you can't catch the broadcast, they are available on the KARE 11 website.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Pancake Breakfast Sunday Dec. 5 for Nordic Ski Team
Pancake Breakfast
Nordic Ski Team Pancake Breakfast- Sunday December 5th
- 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pancake breakfast at Famous Dave's in Linden Hills.
Cost - $8 per ticket/children 5 and under eat for free
Nordic Ski Team Pancake Breakfast- Sunday December 5th
- 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Pancake breakfast at Famous Dave's in Linden Hills.
Cost - $8 per ticket/children 5 and under eat for free
TODAY Dec. 1 Barnes and Noble Books for Music
DON'T FORGET! Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Wednesday, December 1,
at the Galleria Barnes & Noble!
If you mention Southwest High School at the register that day, the SW Music Boosters will receive a percentage of your sales from B&N!! Go to any other Barnes & Noble that day and use our Bookfair ID #103334333 (also found on our voucher -- just click on the link below to get a copy)
ALSO: Southwest Music students will be performing from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Come enjoy some music while you get your holiday shopping done! Get your presents wrapped by Southwest parents!!
Questions? Call Sarah at 612-708-3356
Get your voucher here: http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/southwest/lib/2293208309590143/_CalAttachments/Bookfair%202010%20flyer-with-voucher-2.pdf
Can’t attend the Barnes and Noble Fundraiser?
SHOP ONLINE! Visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs/ to support us online from 12/1/10 to 12/6/10 by entering Bookfair ID #103334333 at checkout.
at the Galleria Barnes & Noble!
If you mention Southwest High School at the register that day, the SW Music Boosters will receive a percentage of your sales from B&N!! Go to any other Barnes & Noble that day and use our Bookfair ID #103334333 (also found on our voucher -- just click on the link below to get a copy)
ALSO: Southwest Music students will be performing from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. Come enjoy some music while you get your holiday shopping done! Get your presents wrapped by Southwest parents!!
Questions? Call Sarah at 612-708-3356
Get your voucher here: http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/southwest/lib/2293208309590143/_CalAttachments/Bookfair%202010%20flyer-with-voucher-2.pdf
Can’t attend the Barnes and Noble Fundraiser?
SHOP ONLINE! Visit http://www.barnesandnoble.com/bookfairs/ to support us online from 12/1/10 to 12/6/10 by entering Bookfair ID #103334333 at checkout.
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