Join Speech Team

All parents are invited Nov. 29, 6:00 pm in E103.


Speech Team will meet on Mondays and Thursdays in room E103, immediately after school.

If you are interested in joining Speech, talk to Mr. Ferris in room E114.

IB Parent Meeting Nov 27

The November 27 IB Parent Meeting


will feature students displaying and discussing their work from various IB courses and other areas of IB (CAS, Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay).

The meeting is at 7 PM in the Southwest Media Center

9th Grade Advancing the Program

Lake Harriet 9th grade on the move!

All 9th graders - in their one of three teams - Lake of the Isles, Lake Cedar or Lake Harriet -- experienced a full day of getting it all together.  What does it mean to be successful in school?  What are your dreams and how are we going to work together to reach those dreams?  Why each student is special and has talents and worth?  What does it mean to work together?

This full day experience was in cooperation with Project Success.  The team teachers worked hard to put together and exciting, fun and worthwhile program with their students.  With two weeks into the second quarter, there is time to change, there is time to make the moves to be successful.

Wednesday is a School Day but NOT Thurs. or Friday

This year's school calendar has Wednesday, November 21 as a full, regular school day.  If you are removing your student from school, please call the attendance hotline, 612-668-3088 and leave that message.

There is no school on Thursday, the 22 and no school on Friday, the 23th.

Have a safe and happy long holiday weekend with family and friends.

Dance Time and What is Appropriate Behavior?

It is that time again and the question resurfaces.  Parents are questioning their children.  Children provide answers that are sometimes scary.  What do you think.

Now is the time to voice your opinion.  High School dances - what is appropriate   What is the role of the supervisors and chaperons?

Student Council continues to lead the way.  Our student leadership continues to address this issue and what the discussion to be positive and supportive.  Leadership Council will have brief conversation this afternoon.

What are your thoughts?

Southwest and Holidazzle starts Nov. 23

2012 Target Holidazzle Schedule with Southwest

start 6:30pm

Nicollet Mall between 12th and 4th streets

Friday, November 23 -- Southwest Marching Band

Thursday, November 29 -- Southwest Marching Band

Friday, November 30 -- Southwest Marching Band

Thursday, December 6 --Southwest Chamber Singers

Come and enjoy the parade and see the Southwest students in lights!

Club and Events News

Speech Team will meet on Mondays and Thursdays in room E103, immediately after school.If you are interested in joining Speech, talk to Mr. Ferris in room e114 as soon as possible.

Southwest Math Team

The Southwest Math Team turned in a dominating performance at the first divisional meet of the year. Our score leaves us tied for 17th place in the entire state. We are among about 10 very tightly bunched teams all around 80 - 90 points on the season. Check out the standings at

http://mnmathleague.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/TopStateSchoolsAfter-Meet-1-udpated. pdf

The next Math Team meet is at South High School on Monday, November 26.

The Math Team has some extra t-shirts for sale. All sizes (including some for little kids) are available. Shirts are $15 each.

Contact David McMayer if interested.  david.mcmayer@mpls.k12.mn.us

CHINA - a really BIG country, a major player in the world economy, and, a partner with Southwest!

This year Southwest is hosting four students from the iNECS China exhcnage program. Stay tuned for information about hosting a Chinese student in the 2013-2014 academic year and an upcoming event wherein you can meet our four students.

Yoga Club

Yoga club will meet Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:15, Starting Nov. 21st it will be at Kula Yoga on 44th and France next to Caribou Coffee. It is free and meets every Wednesday that school is in session. Bring a mat if you have one.

After School Credit Make-up is running!

Please see your counselor for details if you are missing credits in Science, Math, Social Studies, Phy-ed, or Health!

After School Study Center - tutoring and homework help

Who - Any SWHS student - all levels and courses

When - Tuesday and Thursdays after school 3:15-4:30

Where - Room E105

What - Help with homework in any subject, writing papers, essays, reports, help studying for tests, tutoring available in math and other subjects.

Staffed by:   University graduates, parent and community volunteers.

Contact: Joan Leverenz 612 668 3072 joan.leverenz@mpls.k12.mn.us

Want to help? Volunteers needed to work one on one and in small groups. Contact Joan 612 668 3072  joan.leverenz@mpls.k12.mn

The Break Dance Club spreads B-boy culture with new and advanced dancers alike through practice, performance and teaching. We meet Mondays3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the Dance Studio/Aux. Gym AND Wednesdays same time in the Commons Area. See Ms. Valdez in 109 with any questions or see you there! lhempel@mpls.k12.mn.us

Anime Club

Anime fans of Southwest High, Anime club meets each meeting will be on Mondays from 3:05-5:00 pm in room E100, you are allowed to bring snacks for yourself or for everybody. So if you love anime come on down.

SPANISH TUTORING

If you are needing help in Spanish, one-on-one help will be given to you. Tutoring will occur every Tuesday in room 107 after school till the end of school year.  stephanie.wegner@mpls.k12.mn.us

Chess Team

The chess team is meeting every Wednesday after school in Room E101 until 4:30 pm.  Anyone interested is welcome to stop by and learn how to play chess or get better.  Mr. Fresco.  See you there.