Tutoring Times
Monday thru Friday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Room 126 -- all subjects with help in Spanish and Somali
Tuesday thru Thursday 3:00 to 4;30 pm Room 126 -- all subjects
Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 to 4:30 pm Media Center -- Writing
Thursday 3:15 to 4:30 pm Room 24 -- Math and Physics
Thursday 3:00 to 4:00 pm Room E105 -- Geography
Individual tutoring is set up through the counselors.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Time to Focus
There are some weeks between the Thanksgiving break and the winter break. Mentally it is a confusing time. What should I start? What can I put off? Is there sufficient time? This can be a tempting let down period.
Seniors should have the majority of their college aps in. For the other three grades it is a time In between. But it can make or break a grade point average. Once we get back from winter break there is not sufficient time to recoup all the lost opportunities. These are the four weeks to catch up. These are the weeks to make certain that grade is nailed down and solid.
There just are not that many school (work) days in December. Then the year changes and the end of the semester is looming right there. So now is the time to focus. Get the stuff done and turned in. Check to see what still needs to be mastered. What paper is left outstanding?
All the winter sports are now in full swing. Sadie's dance yet to happen. Clubs are off and running. This is a great time in the high school experience. But stay focused on the real work of learning and doing your best. Don't get caught in the lull.
Seniors should have the majority of their college aps in. For the other three grades it is a time In between. But it can make or break a grade point average. Once we get back from winter break there is not sufficient time to recoup all the lost opportunities. These are the four weeks to catch up. These are the weeks to make certain that grade is nailed down and solid.
There just are not that many school (work) days in December. Then the year changes and the end of the semester is looming right there. So now is the time to focus. Get the stuff done and turned in. Check to see what still needs to be mastered. What paper is left outstanding?
All the winter sports are now in full swing. Sadie's dance yet to happen. Clubs are off and running. This is a great time in the high school experience. But stay focused on the real work of learning and doing your best. Don't get caught in the lull.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Little break in preparation for longer break
The Thanksgiving break is a four day break from school for many families. That is not true for families with students is winter sports programs. There probably is practice several days of this short break time.
The more significant event is being away from friends for four days. We've had our three day breaks but this is four days and in a few weeks we will have a 15 day break. I am not sure how face book and the other social networks have effected these breaks but being away from friends for that long is a big deal for teens. I am sure that families are trying to balance family time with "I don't to go." times.
For both parents and children high school is that start of moving to independence and separate lives. Parents have a tendency to take a less active role in the day to day happenings of the child and generally trust more independent events by the child. Children are making new friends that may live further away and that the parents do not know at all. The move to adulthood begins.
The family events that once were sacred traditions are now seen as a bit of a struggle with conflicting time schedules and differing interests. The kids want to move in directions that include their friends. The family generally is moving toward other family events. From the adult perspective getting away from fellow workers or office mates is not even a question. The thought of leaving work on Friday and then seeking ways to get together with the cubicle Monday to Friday associates would appears unnatural.
Students want to be with their friends. They walk down the front stairs of school on Friday with cell phone in hand already asking friends "what are you doing" and more importantly "what are you going to be doing.". How to spend a weekend is a completely different set of questions for an adult and a teen. When a family - comprised of both adults and children - attempts to make plans there are huge differences of values involved in that process.
The older the student, the less the struggle. They have been there before and know the limits. They have had their set of priorities compromised by the discussion with parents and know where the push and break points are. Students with older brothers and sisters have it made because those issues have already been explored and they watched the results. In large families the youngest ones haven struggles and sometimes I am surprised they have any rules to follow. By the fifth kid, all the fight may be gone.
This winter break may be one of those struggles. Getting the family together to take the holiday or special trip or go to Grandma's house may be a bit longer discussion. Generally, that does not have to be the destruction of the family but it may take some different turns. The march toward the sea of independence is interesting. 13 year olds don't always make the best decisions and they generally do not articulate well their issues or their questions. Just as the parents are trying to figure this out, so are the kids. The choice of being with the family over the days off or being with friends is a major design making process.
The more significant event is being away from friends for four days. We've had our three day breaks but this is four days and in a few weeks we will have a 15 day break. I am not sure how face book and the other social networks have effected these breaks but being away from friends for that long is a big deal for teens. I am sure that families are trying to balance family time with "I don't to go." times.
For both parents and children high school is that start of moving to independence and separate lives. Parents have a tendency to take a less active role in the day to day happenings of the child and generally trust more independent events by the child. Children are making new friends that may live further away and that the parents do not know at all. The move to adulthood begins.
The family events that once were sacred traditions are now seen as a bit of a struggle with conflicting time schedules and differing interests. The kids want to move in directions that include their friends. The family generally is moving toward other family events. From the adult perspective getting away from fellow workers or office mates is not even a question. The thought of leaving work on Friday and then seeking ways to get together with the cubicle Monday to Friday associates would appears unnatural.
Students want to be with their friends. They walk down the front stairs of school on Friday with cell phone in hand already asking friends "what are you doing" and more importantly "what are you going to be doing.". How to spend a weekend is a completely different set of questions for an adult and a teen. When a family - comprised of both adults and children - attempts to make plans there are huge differences of values involved in that process.
The older the student, the less the struggle. They have been there before and know the limits. They have had their set of priorities compromised by the discussion with parents and know where the push and break points are. Students with older brothers and sisters have it made because those issues have already been explored and they watched the results. In large families the youngest ones haven struggles and sometimes I am surprised they have any rules to follow. By the fifth kid, all the fight may be gone.
This winter break may be one of those struggles. Getting the family together to take the holiday or special trip or go to Grandma's house may be a bit longer discussion. Generally, that does not have to be the destruction of the family but it may take some different turns. The march toward the sea of independence is interesting. 13 year olds don't always make the best decisions and they generally do not articulate well their issues or their questions. Just as the parents are trying to figure this out, so are the kids. The choice of being with the family over the days off or being with friends is a major design making process.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Book Fair & Support for Music!
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, December 1,
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Southwest Music Boosters
New this year – not only can our voucher can be used at any Barnes & Noble on December 1st to support our fundraiser, but also you (and your out-of town family) can shop online from Dec. 1 - Dec. 6 and still count for the book fair!
Please send the flyer with our bookfair number (#103334333) to your family out of town, too!! (or even on the other side of town)
Questions? Contact Sarah LeDoux at 612-827-3181 or ssledoux@comcast.net
Get your flyer and voucher here:
http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/southwest/lib/2293208309590143/_CalAttachments/Bookfair%202010%20flyer-with-voucher-2.pdf
Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Southwest Music Boosters
New this year – not only can our voucher can be used at any Barnes & Noble on December 1st to support our fundraiser, but also you (and your out-of town family) can shop online from Dec. 1 - Dec. 6 and still count for the book fair!
Please send the flyer with our bookfair number (#103334333) to your family out of town, too!! (or even on the other side of town)
Questions? Contact Sarah LeDoux at 612-827-3181 or ssledoux@comcast.net
Get your flyer and voucher here:
http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/southwest/lib/2293208309590143/_CalAttachments/Bookfair%202010%20flyer-with-voucher-2.pdf
Athletic Kudos!
Senior Soccer Star John Pitsenbarger was named all-region by the NSCAA
Senior Ayrton Scott is nominated for the Metro Player of the Year in Football
Football Coach John Biezuns was selected 2010 City Conference Football Coach of the year.
Senior Ayrton Scott is nominated for the Metro Player of the Year in Football
Football Coach John Biezuns was selected 2010 City Conference Football Coach of the year.
Dec 13th Monday Basilica Holiday Concert
Monday, December 13th at 7pm at the Basilica of St. Mary
on Hennepin Ave between 16th 17th Street.
This amazing concert will include performances by the
Southwest Singers,
Chamber Singers,
Donne Voce,
The Men Who Stare at Notes,
Chamber Orchestra and
Wind Ensemble.
Suggested donation: $10/adult
on Hennepin Ave between 16th 17th Street.
This amazing concert will include performances by the
Southwest Singers,
Chamber Singers,
Donne Voce,
The Men Who Stare at Notes,
Chamber Orchestra and
Wind Ensemble.
Suggested donation: $10/adult
Les Misérables – Auditions!
Southwest Spotlight Spring Musical
Les Misérables – Auditions!
Auditions for Les Misérables auditions are Thursday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3 at 3:15 in the HS Auditorium.
There will be an optional pre-audition singing workshop after school in the choir room on Tuesday, November 29 and 30. Sign-up on the fine arts bulletin board.
Les Misérables – Auditions!
Auditions for Les Misérables auditions are Thursday, Dec. 2 and Friday, Dec. 3 at 3:15 in the HS Auditorium.
There will be an optional pre-audition singing workshop after school in the choir room on Tuesday, November 29 and 30. Sign-up on the fine arts bulletin board.
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