School Spirit and Purple Pride are the words of the day. Classes are shortened to make room for the Pepfest at the end of the day in the Stadium. Lots of excitement and fun. We talk respect and responsibility. You might have a little chat also. The idea is to be proud and excited about being a Southwest student. Not about picking on one another.
Traditionally the day has been a fun-filled day. If you have particular concerns or questions please call the school.
The Homecoming activities start at 11:00 in the Stadium on Saturday.
There are alumni activities on Friday starting at noon in the high school. Alumni events are scheduled throughout the day ending on Friday with street dance.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Register for PSAT Now
Registration for he PSTA started today. Juniors have the first priority but there is a limited space available. Check with your counselor for options and opportunities. The PSTA is the first step toward a national scholarship.
Check with your counselor if there are financial concerns regarding taking the test or going to college.
Check with your counselor if there are financial concerns regarding taking the test or going to college.
Wednesday mid piont
Fun day now that we are half way through Homecoming Week. About a third of the students came in some color that you would consider "favorite" color. Yes, the freshman were orange and the seniors were red. Again the number increased as the day went along. So far just fun and a high spirit due to Senior picture, student council elections and the next to the last day this week.
For some this week is a close imitation of grown up Halloween. The wings and shoes and hair colors are going to be there regardless of theme. Tomorrow is purple day. Then we have three day weekend. Then it will be regular week again.
Being in high school is social and these types of activities are part of it. At the same time we need to remember that we need to continue to respect ourselves and others.
For some this week is a close imitation of grown up Halloween. The wings and shoes and hair colors are going to be there regardless of theme. Tomorrow is purple day. Then we have three day weekend. Then it will be regular week again.
Being in high school is social and these types of activities are part of it. At the same time we need to remember that we need to continue to respect ourselves and others.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
telephone message also
The telephone message also went home tonight reminding you of parent teacher conferences Thursday and Friday. Oct 1 Thurs - 4-8 pm and Oct 2 Fri - 9 am to 12:45 pm.
If you are unable to make the conference but what to talk with a teacher please email and make the appointment. We want to make this a successful year for your son or daughter.
If you are unable to make the conference but what to talk with a teacher please email and make the appointment. We want to make this a successful year for your son or daughter.
Thursday and Friday
Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday 4- 8 pm and on Friday 9 am to 12:45 pm. Hopefully if you received mid-term or have concerns about your students academic progress, please stop by. Teachers will be in their normal classrooms. We will have people around to assist if you are not sure where those are.
The first four weeks go by so quickly. In many cases this is the first "wake up call." A mid-term does not mean the student will fail the quarter. It does mean that if there are not changes, the student will fail or at least not do well this quarter.
With the Parent Portal there are some questions about how effective and meaningful these type of session might be. I would welcome your comments on how to do this differently to be more meaningful to you and your student.
There is no school for students on Friday Oct 2.
The first four weeks go by so quickly. In many cases this is the first "wake up call." A mid-term does not mean the student will fail the quarter. It does mean that if there are not changes, the student will fail or at least not do well this quarter.
With the Parent Portal there are some questions about how effective and meaningful these type of session might be. I would welcome your comments on how to do this differently to be more meaningful to you and your student.
There is no school for students on Friday Oct 2.
Homecoming Tuesday
Ok, so Harry Potter was not a big hit. I think many had fun but a significant smaller group than yesterday. Many of the costumes were cute and as I describe yesterday, so start in the morning and then increased participation as the day progress but still very limited participation. Have to rethink that one. The popular figure was Hermoine as you might guess. High school males just aren't into some of these things.
Wednesday is "favorite" colors. Now that term was used so that the administration would not think they were really talking about "class" colors. Seniors want to wear red for their picture and I guess that makes sense (not sure why not purple). I would suggest if your child is non-senior grade student go for green or maybe plaid. There really is no need to attempt to label students by some color combination. That tradition dates back to one we are trying to eliminate. But as you can see, somewhat unsuccessfully.
Periods will be shortened on Thursday to allow time for the pepfest at the stadium at the close of business on Thursday. Should be fun event. So far so good. Got a bit silly today but we are trying to stay within reasonable boundaries. Yes, we continue to have classes and try to teach math and science and the other subject.
Wednesday is "favorite" colors. Now that term was used so that the administration would not think they were really talking about "class" colors. Seniors want to wear red for their picture and I guess that makes sense (not sure why not purple). I would suggest if your child is non-senior grade student go for green or maybe plaid. There really is no need to attempt to label students by some color combination. That tradition dates back to one we are trying to eliminate. But as you can see, somewhat unsuccessfully.
Periods will be shortened on Thursday to allow time for the pepfest at the stadium at the close of business on Thursday. Should be fun event. So far so good. Got a bit silly today but we are trying to stay within reasonable boundaries. Yes, we continue to have classes and try to teach math and science and the other subject.
Monday, September 28, 2009
A Wacky Monday
I'm fairly certain the child you sent off to school this morning is not the one we saw at lunch today. We approach these days caustiously. We have to wait and see who else is going to dare to dress in the non-high school uniform look. So every period there is another pair of orange shorts and a plaid top. The next period there is a pair of wings with way-large pick sunglasses. Then the next is messed up green hair and mismatched shoes and socks. That is just the way it is. As long as they try to stay in some form of modesty and reasonableness we will looked worried just to make sure they know we saw them and so it goes.
I would suspect it captures the interest of about 40% of the students by the end of the day. 9th and 12th graders are probably the biggest supporters of the moments. Tomorrow is Harry Potter day. Every day in a high school is a day of magic and wonders. So we'll see what tomorrow really brings.
Senior group picture at 11 am at the Stadium on Wednesday. Pepfest at the Stadium on Thursday around 2:15. A full four-day experience of Southwest Homecoming.
I would suspect it captures the interest of about 40% of the students by the end of the day. 9th and 12th graders are probably the biggest supporters of the moments. Tomorrow is Harry Potter day. Every day in a high school is a day of magic and wonders. So we'll see what tomorrow really brings.
Senior group picture at 11 am at the Stadium on Wednesday. Pepfest at the Stadium on Thursday around 2:15. A full four-day experience of Southwest Homecoming.
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