This Friday is a record keeping day for teachers. There is no school for students on Friday.
This is the end of first quarter and second quarter begins on next Monday.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Monday and week 10
What a Wild and Crazy Week we have ahead of us!
This is the last week of the 1st grading period. Traditionally that would be quarter exams in all the classes and the hurry of trying to get everything in before grades are calculated.
But this is not a typcial week. There are state Soccer Finals. That is going to cause happy confusion on two days - Tuesday and Thursday.
The only way to deal with this is to be flexible. We are trying our very best to have solidy instructional days this week. We are trying to be reasonable and logical to what is going on with our students and families. We are trying to make sense of another high school event. Make sure your students listen to instructions in every class. Each teacher will make arrangements for tests and assignments this week.
This is exciting and we are proud of the athletic efforts and victories of our students. We want to cheer for our men's soccer team. At the same time we are trying to work through these four days successfully for all students.
This is the last week of the 1st grading period. Traditionally that would be quarter exams in all the classes and the hurry of trying to get everything in before grades are calculated.
But this is not a typcial week. There are state Soccer Finals. That is going to cause happy confusion on two days - Tuesday and Thursday.
The only way to deal with this is to be flexible. We are trying our very best to have solidy instructional days this week. We are trying to be reasonable and logical to what is going on with our students and families. We are trying to make sense of another high school event. Make sure your students listen to instructions in every class. Each teacher will make arrangements for tests and assignments this week.
This is exciting and we are proud of the athletic efforts and victories of our students. We want to cheer for our men's soccer team. At the same time we are trying to work through these four days successfully for all students.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Dr. Nelson Southwest Alumni
Dr. Nelson is a lifelong resident of the Twin Cities. He was born in Edina and grew up in Southwest Minneapolis. Dr. Nelson attended high school at Southwest High School. He went on to do his undergraduate work in biology at Colorado College and the University if St. Thomas where he graduated with honors. While in college he played hockey and lacrosse. He also work as a Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in St. Paul. Dr. Nelson then completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.
Dr. Nelson provides full-service family dentistry, focusing on oral health, function and esthetics His specific areas of interest are cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign Orthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery He keeps up on the latest techniques by frequently attending continuing education on a wide variety of dental disciplines.
When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys playing hockey, roller hockey, softball, golf, boating and relaxing with friends and family.
Dr. Nelson provides full-service family dentistry, focusing on oral health, function and esthetics His specific areas of interest are cosmetic dentistry, Invisalign Orthodontics, endodontics and oral surgery He keeps up on the latest techniques by frequently attending continuing education on a wide variety of dental disciplines.
When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys playing hockey, roller hockey, softball, golf, boating and relaxing with friends and family.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Part of the Experience
It's Friday. Lots of excitement here. End of the 1st quarter, women's volleyball in sectional play and Men's Soccer in State Quarterfinals. Cross Country runners - both men and women - still in the running, swimmers still going strrong. And the Sadies Dance is coming for just an extra bonus.
High School is important and we do have classes that require academic work and attempt to provide quality learning opportunities for all students. But we do understand.
25 years from how they probably are not going to talk about that wonderful fnial they took in class. In fact, it might be hard for them 25 years from now to see how what happened that particular day made a difference in the past 25 years.
But you do know they are going to talk about the events and happenings and who dated who and when someone tripped and all the stuff that is important to teens. We say that but every reunion class I have met still talks about these things so they must remain important as we get older.
I hope that the kids we have now have pleasant stories to tell at their 25 year reunion. I hope it is from a position of security and safety that they can recall their date at Sadies - a few will have married that same person. I hope they feel successful and satisfied with their lives 25 years from now. I want them to tell the funny stories and laugh about the good old days.
I want every day we share together to rewarding and exciting and an adventure. I want it to be memories of working together and being on teams and cheering one another on -- on the field and on the stage and in the classroom.
I wnat each to have a great experience so they can have great memories to share with others 25 years from now.
High School is important and we do have classes that require academic work and attempt to provide quality learning opportunities for all students. But we do understand.
25 years from how they probably are not going to talk about that wonderful fnial they took in class. In fact, it might be hard for them 25 years from now to see how what happened that particular day made a difference in the past 25 years.
But you do know they are going to talk about the events and happenings and who dated who and when someone tripped and all the stuff that is important to teens. We say that but every reunion class I have met still talks about these things so they must remain important as we get older.
I hope that the kids we have now have pleasant stories to tell at their 25 year reunion. I hope it is from a position of security and safety that they can recall their date at Sadies - a few will have married that same person. I hope they feel successful and satisfied with their lives 25 years from now. I want them to tell the funny stories and laugh about the good old days.
I want every day we share together to rewarding and exciting and an adventure. I want it to be memories of working together and being on teams and cheering one another on -- on the field and on the stage and in the classroom.
I wnat each to have a great experience so they can have great memories to share with others 25 years from now.
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: Grad Requirement
Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors:
If you have not yet passed the Written Composition test for diploma, there will only be ONE opportunity this school year to re-take it.
The other opportunity will be offered in Summer School.
We will be administering this test on, Wednesday, November 2nd starting at 8:30am –
Please check with your first hour teacher to see what test room you need to report to.
If you are uncertain whether you need to take this test or not, please contact your counselor.
If you have not yet passed the Written Composition test for diploma, there will only be ONE opportunity this school year to re-take it.
The other opportunity will be offered in Summer School.
We will be administering this test on, Wednesday, November 2nd starting at 8:30am –
Please check with your first hour teacher to see what test room you need to report to.
If you are uncertain whether you need to take this test or not, please contact your counselor.
Sadies Dance info and volunteer request
Sadie Hawkins Dance Information
The Sadie Hawkins dance will be held this year on Friday, November 4th, at Bunker Hills Stables, in Andover. Sixteen school buses will load from 5:15-5:45 and will then depart for the Anoka County location. (No one is allowed to drive privately to this NHS-sponsored dance.)
The barn dance hoedown will run from 7 -10 pm, with buses returning to Southwest at 11 pm. (An additional bus is scheduled to load and return students to the north side.)
There will be hayrides, bonfires, costume judging and dancing a’plenty. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost of tickets: $40 per couple, $25 per person.
This remains the so-called “backwards dance” in which girls invite the boys; square dancing will be part of the entertainment.
Students are urged to dress warmly as no backpacks are allowed on the bus and forecasters are predicting a cold end to the week. Parent chaperones are still badly needed. If you are available to chaperone, please e-mail Robert Rees: rj.rees@mpls.k12.mn.us
Volunteer for the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Friday, Nov 4th at the Bunker Hill Park in Andover
Support your student in having a good, healthy and SAFE FUN Night!! All students will be bused to the dance site!!! (Cost of the bus is included in the ticket price)
We need 30 parent volunteers to make it happen. Parents will be asked to bus out and back with the students. It looks to be a fabulous venue on a huge grounds with lots of fun activities. Check out the website! Time Commitment: 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Please reply to Joan Leverenz at: southwestptsa@gmail.com if you can volunteer for the night
The Sadie Hawkins dance will be held this year on Friday, November 4th, at Bunker Hills Stables, in Andover. Sixteen school buses will load from 5:15-5:45 and will then depart for the Anoka County location. (No one is allowed to drive privately to this NHS-sponsored dance.)
The barn dance hoedown will run from 7 -10 pm, with buses returning to Southwest at 11 pm. (An additional bus is scheduled to load and return students to the north side.)
There will be hayrides, bonfires, costume judging and dancing a’plenty. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Cost of tickets: $40 per couple, $25 per person.
This remains the so-called “backwards dance” in which girls invite the boys; square dancing will be part of the entertainment.
Students are urged to dress warmly as no backpacks are allowed on the bus and forecasters are predicting a cold end to the week. Parent chaperones are still badly needed. If you are available to chaperone, please e-mail Robert Rees: rj.rees@mpls.k12.mn.us
Volunteer for the Sadie Hawkins Dance on Friday, Nov 4th at the Bunker Hill Park in Andover
Support your student in having a good, healthy and SAFE FUN Night!! All students will be bused to the dance site!!! (Cost of the bus is included in the ticket price)
We need 30 parent volunteers to make it happen. Parents will be asked to bus out and back with the students. It looks to be a fabulous venue on a huge grounds with lots of fun activities. Check out the website! Time Commitment: 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Please reply to Joan Leverenz at: southwestptsa@gmail.com if you can volunteer for the night
"Winnie/Fred" in the Black Box Nov 1 - 5 Except Friday
“Winnie/Fred” tells the story of two burnout Broadway darlings. They are stranded in the middle of nowhere, the apparent final two competitors for the title of a Reality TV competition.
What's funky though is that they can't remember a thing about this contest.
A motley cast of characters visits the two protagonists, providing-if not illumination on the mystery of it all-a heckuva good time.
With a combination of frank emotionality and delicious pizzazz, the characters of "Winnie/Fred" explore their world via reminiscence, banter, bickering, runway walk-off, lipsync performance, and more.
Written by Jake Folsom; directed by Jake Folsom and Morgan Wilcock
TUESDAY 11/1, WEDNESDAY 11/2, THURSDAY 11/3, SATURDAY 11/5... all at 7PM in the Black Box
PLEASE NOTE: we are not having a Friday show, because "Sadies" is on that night
What's funky though is that they can't remember a thing about this contest.
A motley cast of characters visits the two protagonists, providing-if not illumination on the mystery of it all-a heckuva good time.
With a combination of frank emotionality and delicious pizzazz, the characters of "Winnie/Fred" explore their world via reminiscence, banter, bickering, runway walk-off, lipsync performance, and more.
Written by Jake Folsom; directed by Jake Folsom and Morgan Wilcock
TUESDAY 11/1, WEDNESDAY 11/2, THURSDAY 11/3, SATURDAY 11/5... all at 7PM in the Black Box
PLEASE NOTE: we are not having a Friday show, because "Sadies" is on that night
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