Families will receive grades this week through the mail for the second quarter. All final grade will be posted no later than Feb. 1. Still waiting on the completion of some incompletes. But generally all the final semester grades are posted on the Parent Portal and hopefully correct.
If you have questions about any of the grades please contact the teacher. Attendance errors can only be corrected for the previous two week period.
The cold continues as we advance through the more typical Minnesota winter season.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Area C Advisory Council Community Forum at Washburn
Washburn Community Forum
Join us for a public forum for
students, families, and community members to promote learning, respect, and
unity in light of the incident at Washburn High School.
Wednesday, January 23
Washburn High School - 201 West 49th
Street - Auditorium
4:45pm Doors Open 5:00 - 6:30pm
Program and Discussion
Childcare
is available for ages 3 & up, all children are welcome. There will be
interpreters for Spanish, Hmong and Somali families. Everyone is
welcome.
Questions?
Call me: Gael Ellis 612-382-0546 or Communications:
612-668-0230
Monday, January 21, 2013
Today a Day of Reflection & Promise
As with many National Holidays the day off and the family gatherings and the three day weekend cloud over the reason(s) the day was decided to be so important that we would close schools and banks and government office. Today is the anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. born 84 years ago on this day in 1929.
Probably from the point in human history that there was more than one person around, there has been disagreement, conflict and even battle. The need for people to get along goes back decades and centuries and eons. Over the years there have been many leaders who cried out against the injustice and horrible conditions, They are not unique to the United States or the western world. Leaders who saw what might be rather than what is exist in many times and location. Dr. King was definitely one of the great leaders who brought attention to the plight of the poor and of those persons of color who seemed to be outside of public concern or care.
We need to reflect on these days and remember why someone thought they were important in our course of events. But we also need to keep in mind the promise. If tomorrow is going to be better we need to be working on it today. Education is a structure that honors the past while preparing for the future. We must continue to move forward. Time, efforts and resources need to be spent on the improvement of the human condition. One of our students may find the cure for cancer in the not too distant future. One of our student may discover how to generate renewable and sustainable fuel. The possibilities are endless. But we need to understand our differences. We need to struggle to find peaceful solutions to very complex issues,
Today is the National Holiday to honor the life, memories and example of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Southwest Art Students Receive Top Honors
- News Release -
Media
inquiries:
Cecily
Spano, SWHS Art Teacher, Cecily.spano@mpls.k12.mn.us
Ben
Zhao, SWHS Art Teacher, Ben.zhao@mpls.k12.mn.us
Southwest High School Students Receive
Top Honors in Statewide Art Competition
Artwork will be sent on to compete at national level
Minneapolis,
MN – January 17, 2013: Four Southwest High School students have
been recognized for their artistic achievements in the Minnesota Scholastic Art
Awards (MSAA), which is a statewide affiliate of the National Scholastic Art
Awards program. Two of the students received Gold Keys, the top honor awarded.
Southwest teachers Cecily Spano and Ben Zhao teach the four students in their
International Baccalaureate (IB) art classes.
Southwest High School winners:
- Marissa
Nicol: Gold Key for portfolio of eight
pieces; Gold Key for drawing, “Portrait of my Parents”; Silver Key for
painting, “Portrait of a Memory”; Honorable Mention for painting, “One
Side”
- Dane
Cole: Gold Key for mixed media, “Untitled”
- Stanley
Kirshner-Breen: Silver Key for mixed media,
“Facing Fates”
- Natalie
Ostrow: Silver Key for photography,
“Dripping in Gold”
MSAA recognizes Minnesota’s most
creative teenagers and offers scholarship opportunities for graduating high
school seniors. It’s open to all Minnesota students in grades 7 through 12. This
year MSAA received 1,849 individual artwork entries and 164 portfolio entries
(up 500 from the previous year). The jury awarded 183 Gold Keys for individual
entries and 17 Gold Keys for portfolio entries. Additionally, the judges
awarded 186 Silver Keys and 340 Honorable Mentions for individual entries.
Minnesota’s
Gold Key Award Ceremony will be held on Sunday March 3, 1pm, at the Minnesota
History Center, 345 Kellogg Boulevard West, Saint Paul. The Gold Key
artwork winners from around the state will be on display February
7 - March 3 at the College of Visual Arts Gallery, 173 Western Avenue North, Saint
Paul. The Gold Key winning artwork has been sent to New York and will now be
judged at the national level as part of the National Scholastic Art Awards,
competing against other Gold Keys from around the country. National awards will
be announced in mid-April.
More information is available at http://www.cva.edu/gallery/msaa_awards/
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NOTE: Attached are the two pieces that won Gold Key
individual artwork honors.
Southwest
High School has been rated the #1 high school in Minnesota for three years in a
row, and is widely known for inspiring excellence in academics, arts and
athletics.
Southwest High
School • 3414 W 47th Street • Minneapolis, MN 55410 • 612.668.3030 •
southwest.mpls.k12.mn.us
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Grade Book and Parent Portal Back Working
In the past several weeks there have been significant problems with the GradeBook and the Parent Portal. It appears that District issues have been resolved. A "fix" was posted last night and the system appears to be stable.
Sorry for any inconvenience.because of the problems grades in all classes may not be currently available. This is a long weekend and final grades will be posted starting Tuesday morning.
We are assuming the information showing is correct but I would be careful in reacting to the information until later Tuesday.
We regret the confusion and frustration.
Sorry for any inconvenience.because of the problems grades in all classes may not be currently available. This is a long weekend and final grades will be posted starting Tuesday morning.
We are assuming the information showing is correct but I would be careful in reacting to the information until later Tuesday.
We regret the confusion and frustration.
Clubs And Events Happenings
GET A TASTE OF YOUR OWN GENEROSITY
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser. Monday, JANUARY 28TH, 5:00pm - 8:00pm at the Calhoun Chipotle
Bring in a flyer and 50% of the proceeds will go to benefit Southwest HS Girls Basketball.
Juniors and Families: The College Search II Presentation
Our IB Diploma Candidates' Extended Essay titles are now available.
Look at this astounding array of topics via the link on the IB Website.
Contact the IB office if you are interested in reading any of these Extended Essays: ContactRichard Schwartz
Graduation Date Change!
Due to a variety of circumstances it is necessary to CHANGE the date and the place of the 2013 Southwest Graduation. The NEW date will be Saturday, June 1, 2013
NEW Place we are proud to announce is: Mariucci Arena, 1901 SW 4th Street on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
The time is changed to 7:30 pm
More information will be forth coming. We want you to have this information as quickly as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Winter Formal
Throwback edition Winter Formal is coming up! Tickets go on sale Tuesday the 22nd outside the Student Council Office. $25 for a single, $45 for a double. The dance will be at the beautiful Jeune Lune Theater in downtown Minneapolis Saturday, February 2nd. Get excited!
Semester 2 Schedule Change Requests
Students/Families requesting a schedule change for 2nd semester should pick up a schedule change request form in the counseling office. A student wishing to change levels in any core subject or World Language will need both teacher and parent signatures. ALL SEMESTER 2 SCHEDULE CHANGE REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE BY FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH.
Please keep in mind that when requesting a schedule change, the change may affect the entire student's schedule. If you have any questions, please contact your counselor.
Trip to Japan in June, 2013
There will be a trip to Japan in June. The tentative dates for travel are from June 11th to June 24th, 2013. At present the trip is open to all students. For sure, the more students who attend the trip, the cheaper the costs will be on the average per person. If you know of a friend who is interested in going to Japan, please bring him/her along. Please come to room 219 to talk withMrs. French for more details.
STEP-UP application season is upon us once again!
This year the application is 100% online and the application will go live beginning December 17th. To support you with the new online format, we will have regular help sessions on Tuesdays beginning January 15th in the Career and College Center located in Room 104. The application deadline will be March 4th, 2013.
To apply, please go to the following link: http://stepup.iapplicants.com/
STEP-UP is the City of Minneapolis Summer Jobs Program. We train thousands of students on the skills you need to be successful and then place students in paid, professional summer jobs.
Benefits of STEP-UP:
- Explore a career that interests you while gaining valuable work experience
- Earn up to $2,000 over the summer
- Build professional skills that look great on your resume
- Meet people who can help you with your college and career goals
STEP-UP is open to Minneapolis residents ages 14-21 that meet income guidelines (listed below) and are not yet enrolled in college.
Family Size /Total Household Income Guidelines
- 1 Person/ $45,500.00
- 2 Persons/ $52,000.00
- 3 Persons/ $58,500.00
- 4 Persons/ $65,000.00
- 5 Persons/ $70,200.00
- 6 Persons/ $75,400.00
- 7 Persons/ $80,600.00
- 8 Persons/ $85,800.00
Information sheets are now available in the Career and College Center, located in room 104. Additional information is attached to this email. Call Joel Lampe at (612) 455-1536 with any questions on the STEP-UP program.
STEP-UP applications must be submitted online by March 4th, 2013.
Speech Team Practice
Speech Team practices Mondays and Thursdays after school in room e103.
Wallin Scholarship now available!
Wallin Education Partners awards college scholarships to high potential students with financial need. Awards are up to $16,000 for 4 years ($4,000 per year). Selected scholars receive personalized advising services to ensure college success.
Eligibility
Minimum eligibility requirements are:
- Senior at a partnering high school.
- Family taxable income of $75,000 or less with low to moderate assets (proof of income & assets required).
- Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Composite ACT score of 19 or above.
- Applying to at least one eligible college or university. These are accredited 4-year public or private colleges in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North or South Dakota, or one of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). Awards must be used at one of these colleges or universities
IB Orals - Help check in and monitor students during IB Oral prep.
Contact Kim Gregg at: kjgregg44@gmail.com if you are able to help with any of the following dates: Two volunteers are needed for each shift:
The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) is extending the opportunity for Southwest students/families to participate in their program:
Each semester, SEGL selects a small number of promising 11th grade students who represent the rich geographic, socio-economic, and racial diversity of the United States and world. SEGL uses Washington, DC as an ethical leadership laboratory that teaches students through firsthand interactions with diplomats, policymakers, and academic experts.
Please visit the following for more information: http://schoolforethics.org/ and :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFhScn_HMW4
Southwest Community Education Updates
The Southwest Green Team is focusing on two issues this semester: water & food. The members participated in a workshop on water pollution & water treatment conducted by Ms. Anja Meissner (a post-doctoral chemistry TA from the Univ. of MN). They will be touring a waste water treatment plant next month as a part of their research for workshop presentations to grade school students.. In concert with this topic, the Green Team has written several grants and is doing some fund-raising to try to provide new filtered water coolers that encourage the use of reusable water bottles for SW. For their food topic of concern, they are learning how to can & preserve foods next month and then donating the food to local food shelves. They have also written & won several other grants, including additional funds for more weatherization kits that we are using to keep the Link and East building classrooms warmer!
Southwest Study Buddies. We are continuing to tutor students on Thursday afternoons at Lake Harriet. You can earn community service credit for doing this for IB/NHS or simply to have it acknowledged for college applications (it looks good!). Interested in helping during the winter quarter - stop by and pick up a form in the Community Education Office.
General student/adult Education classes. Our new winter quarter starts the week of January 28th. There are over 150 classes you can take (lots of options for fitness, dance, art, foreign languages, home repair, computers, etc.)
Family Sock Hop - Friday, March 1, 2013. More details later
Spoken Word/Poetry Slam: Did you know that SW has a Spoken Word club?
Spoken word is a way to write and perform your own poetry. SW poets will be competing with other poets from across the metro area beginning January 26 through the MN Youth Poetry Slam Series. SW is also hosting a preliminary Slam on Friday February 1 from 5-7 PM in the auditorium. Come Wednesdays after school to room #212 to participate in Spoken Word activities or just come on February 1st to hear some of the best poetry around. Contact Ms. Hooper if you have any questions.
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 3:30 to 4:30 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 Mondays 3:15 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the E110 AND Wednesdays same time in the Room 21. 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.
Flu Shots Available Southwest Clinic
Flu Shots Available at the School Based Clinic
Due to strong demand the School Based Clinic staff will be providing flu-shot days available to all STUDENTS who have a clinic consent and flu-consent on file on Wednesday and Thursday January 23rd -24th , 2013 during the school day. Please go to the school clinic’s webpage for both the general clinic consent and flu-consent and have these forms filled-out before your visit. Please call the clinic if you have questions or concerns at: 612-668-3040 or alternatively e-mail Mindy Fine, FNP-C atmindy.fine@minneapolismn.gov>
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