Fencing Club Welcomes New Members
The Fencing Club now has equipment and has been meeting on Mondays after school in the Lunch Room. This alternative sport develops skill and discipline in both mind and body. Anyone interested should show up in the Lunch Room any Monday after school. They can also contact Logan Schade or Barry Schade at: redflowers@mac.com
Musical Theater Workshop
Never been in a musical before? Nervous about Auditioning? Nervous about dancing? Want to be on top of your game? Want to meet the directors? Then come to the workshop on Wednesday, December 5th, 3:15-4:30 pm in the auditorium.
- Margaret Berg, Director
- Nathan Knoll, Co-Director and Music Director
- Colleen Callahan-Russell, Choreographer
Fifty three students participated in the competition. Nearly all of them earned at least one point. The varsity team earned a total of 90 points. This should move the team up from our current 16th place rank in the state. The next competition is at Edison High School on December 17th.
The cumulative rankings are located by clicking on the meets and standings tab on the top of the page.
Guatemala Trip Information
There will be a second informational meeting about the summer Spanish trip to Guatemala on Tuesday, December 11, at 6:30pm in room 107. Parents and students are invited. The trip dates areJuly 7-28, and the cost is approximately $2500, virtually all-inclusive. Hope to see you there.
This meeting will be identical to the one in October, so if you attended that one there is no need to attend this one.
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 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.
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.
Green Team Updates
The Green Team made 25 fleece blankets for the Crisis Nursery Center. Members of the Green Team will be delivering the blankets on Monday, December 3, and then doing a tour of the Crisis Nursery Center.
The Southwest Green Team will have its next monthly meeting on Monday, December 10, 6:30-8:00 p.m. in room E5. Guest speaker: Ms. Catherine Marble speaking about food additives, preservatives and processed vs. whole foods.
The Green Team has won a transportation grant through the Hennepin County Environmental Services to visit the Metropolitan Waste Water Management Plant in January.
This year’s Green Team Executive Board include: Alexandra Nicome-President. Gwen Bartholomay-Vice President. Grants – Eva Rios & Hayden Brandt, Guest Speakers-Maria Pfister; Celia Hallan & Fiona Kelliher - Community Service Chairs. Peter Schroedl & Maddy Stocking – Special Events & Earth Day;
Study Buddies
The following students have been tutoring grade school students at Lake Harriet: Bronia Begen-Grose, Lucyt Chechik, Sam Cook, Isabelle Falk, Zoe Garrison, Libby Jacobson, Ellie Kirkpatrick, Romae Leach, Russell Pekala, Matisse Rogers, Drew Simon, Madeline Sisson, and Sonja Weber.
