Parent Survival Guide Jan. 15 at 7:00 pm

Why Do They Act That Way? Stay Connected with your student through understanding and communication.  A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain

Please join Erin Walsh at SWHS on  Tuesday, Jan 15th at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the SWHS Auditorium.

Erin Walsh of Mind Positive Parenting will describe exactly what happens to the adolescent brain on the path from childhood into adulthood. Revealing the latest scientific findings in easy-to-understand terms, Erin shows why moodiness, quickness to anger, willingness to take risks, miscommunication and other familiar teenage behavior are so common-all are linked to physical changes and growth in the adolescent brain. Erin Walsh also shows those who live and work with youth how to use this information to understand, communicate with, and stay connected to teens.

Sponsored by AAA of Minneapolis in partnership with SWHS PTSA.  Free admission and open to the community at large.  Follow Erin on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Erin_K_Walsh

Wallin Scholarship Applications Available

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.

http://wallinpartners.org/apply

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

Financial Aid Info Jan. 10 at 7 pm

FAFSA Night

On Thursday, January 10, 2013, at 7 pm in the auditorium, the AchieveMpls Coordinators and SW Counselors are hosting our FAFSA night.

This information session is targeted at seniors and their families and will include information about accesssing and completing the FAFSA, understanding the verification process. All seniors and families are strongly encouraged to attend.

Karla Glasser, Associate Director of Financial Aid at St. Catherine's University, will be presenting. Ms. Glasser has many years of experience in advising, admission and financial aid and has worked at Stanford University and the University of MN prior to her work at St. Catherine's University. We look forward to seeing you there!

Learn Parent Portal Jan. 17

SOUTHWEST PARENT CONNECTIONS (SWPC): Parent Portal and Naviance Workshop

Parents of 9th grade SW students are invited to our 2nd SWPC evening coming up on January 17th, from 6:30- 8:00 pm in the Media Center.  This evening will be a hands-on workshop in which you can gain access to and experience with 2 helpful resources for your time as a Southwest parent.

To assist with getting everyone logged on to computers during this event, please by clicking here if you plan to attend.

Contact Kate Van Pernis with any questions, katherine.vanpernis@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-688-3065.

A Wednesday with Sun

Another wonderful day of education and a rich high school experience.  Science labs went on, struggles with their English Orals, the math classes were a breeze.  Just another exciting day of school at Southwest High School.

We continue to monitor the building and those who enter.  At the same time we understand that we need to work together to maintain a safe environment in our school and neighborhood.  Working together - staff, students and families - we can continue our lives and activities.

If you have questions, please ask.  if you have concerns please let us know.  The morning newspaper is not the most pleasant morning eye opener.  But we move on.  That does not mean with sympathy or sorrow.  We need to continue to be observant and careful.  At the same time, there are many,. many children and adults who are caring and delightful people.

And it is a December Wednesday and the sun is bright.

End-of-the-Year Tax Deduction

End of the year tax deduction.  There are numerous ways to donate to the continuing success of your Southwest students.  The simple method is to write a check to Southwest High School and send or mail the check to the school.

If you wish you can write in the memo line a particular department or cause you would like to financially support.

The Southwest Foundation supports the school in a variety of manners - scholarships, athletics, the stadium lights project and academic excellence.  Write a check to the Southwest High School Foundation and mail the check to the high school.

Recognize your student's favorite teacher(s).  Write a check to Southwest High School and donate on behalf of that teacher(s).  The named teacher will receive a certificate indicating that X amount was donate for Southwest Academic Excellence in her/his name.

Remember - as long as you write your check and put it in the mail in 2012, you can deduct it in 2012.

Check with your tax accountant and the IRS rules for verification of applicable tax deductions.

Thank you for your continuing support of the outstanding students at Southwest.

Turn on the Lights Jan. 19 Kickoff

KICK OFF EVENT INVITATION                                      

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO TURN ON THE LIGHTS!

We are thrilled to announce plans for installation of permanent lights for our athletic field at Southwest High School. The realization of this long-term goal has been made possible by generous lead gifts plus a donor who has offered to match, dollar-for-dollar, any funds we raise up to $300,000!

 Please join us for a kickoff party to “Turn on the Lights” at Southwest Stadium. Come meet our coaches, team captains, and members of the Lighting Committee and hear details of this amazing milestone.

A phase of this project will include renaming Southwest Stadium.  The new name will be: The Peterson-Fredrickson Athletic Field, in honor of some legendary Southwest Coaches.

We also will share longer-term ideas for an upgraded ticket/concession booth, improved entrance, new scoreboard, and artificial turf.

WHEN: January 19, 2013

TIME: 7:00 to 8:30 PM          

WHERE: Chatter Box Pub

4501 France Ave S.               
Minneapolis, MN

OTHER:  Light Refreshments, Cash Bar, And Silent Auction