Minneapolis Southwest High School, 3414 West 47th St., Mpls,MN 55410, (612)668-3030, http://southwest.mpls.k12.mn.us
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Southwest Marches in Holidazzle Parade
The Southwest Marching Band under the direction of Keith Luizzi marched in the Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade. Each year the Southwest band is requested to march in the event and most years frequently.
This is the last year for the current configuration of the Minneapolis Holidazzle event. Southwest was honored to be a part of the event for several years and again this year to mark the end of an era. The Laker band looks forward to the new showcase assuming there is one next year.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Wallin Scholarship Applications Due
WallinScholarship:
Open now - Deadline January 12, 2014
This
$4,000/year ($16,000 overall) award is open to seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA,
minimum 19 ACT composite score, and a family taxable income of $75,000 or less.
Please see the program website, wallinpartners.org/apply,
for additional eligibility requirements, including eligible colleges.
The online application is due Sunday, January 12, 2014. See your
school counselor or CCC coordinator with any questions.
BLAST Day was a Blast - Thank you
Dear
Southwest Families,
Thanks
to your incredible involvement, we're proud to say that we've raised over
$25,000 (including more than $6,000 today alone) for our 2013 BLAST Day!
Inaddition to these funds, we've collected toys, and made blankets and cards to
send over to the Children's Hospital of Minnesota and The Ronald McDonald
House. It was amazing to see our school and community come together to support
such an important cause. We're so proud to be a part of the Southwest High
School community.
We
are keeping the online
donation site open for another week, so it's not too late to give to BLAST
Day!
Thanks
again, Angie Vaaler and Griffin McEnery BLAST Day co-chairs
Southwest expansion is moving forward.
Southwest expansion is moving forward.
Southwest High School will experience new construction to house the anticipated new enrollment in the next five years. The proposed building is to fill the space between the two current buildings.
Everything is in the design and plan phase of the project. After the first of the new year, architectural, engineering and construction firms will be contracted to move the process along. Actual dirt moving may still be a few months away.
We are planning on having a construction section on the Southwest web site to keep neighbor, community, students and friends informed about the process and progress. That site should be open sometime the second week of January.
We are looking for a "small" working group to review the proposed plans. I am looking for a representative group of about 10 of parents, students and teachers to talk about the project and future.
During the coming weeks we will have a "large" meeting for information and listening. We are excited about the project and what to share the plans and future for our building, school and community.
If you are interested in being part of the "small" work group, please let me know. We are looking at some evening during that first week back - the week of January 6 with a meeting time of about 5-6:30 pm.
More information as it develops.
January 14 at 7:00 pm - Teens and Stress and How to Support
BIO:
Anne Gearity, PhD is a clinical social worker with a mental health
practice in Minneapolis. She is clinical faculty at the U of M Department
of Child Psychiatry and School of Social Work as well as teaching in an infant
mental health post graduate program. In addition, she consults to
agencies and schools about mental health needs of children and adolescents.
Her writing interests include an educational model of mental health and
fluency: talking to children and teens in helpful ways.
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION : Educators and parents need to encourage self-reliance and
self-motivation in teens. This is part of their learning mandate, as much
as academic mastery. This workshop will address tasks of adolescence and
how adults can best support teens as they practice autonomy. We will focus on
what happens when learning is compromised by stress, learning difficulties, and
mental illness; and how to build educational supports that help teens better
appreciate and enjoy school.
Course is posted on eCompass for teachers throughout the district. The course is a re-licensure topic for mental health.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
BLAST Days December 20, 21013
Dear Southwest families,
Southwest’s annual BLAST
day fundraiser ends Friday, and we need your
help to make it a success! BLAST
day is an opportunity for our community to unite and do everything in our power
to help a certain cause. The goal is to help another community while
strengthening our own by Being Loving And Sharing Together.
This year all BLAST day donations will go to Children’s Hospitals and Clinics
of Minnesota and Ronald McDonald House, changing the lives of many children
with serious illnesses within our own city who cannot afford care at a critical
time in their lives. Together we hope to
raise over $35,000, a BLAST Day record.
We chose Children’s
because it touched our hearts. The most important quality we found was in
Children’s oncology department, which cares for 55% of children diagnosed with
cancer in Minnesota. As a community, we have witnessed the devastating effects
of cancer first hand. We want to make a difference in the lives of these
children and support their families during an immensely difficult time. But we
can’t do it alone. We can do this together to show our support as a Southwest
community.
We need your help to
make sure our BLAST Day touches the lives of the thousands of children that
Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota cares for. We have raised $9,357,
but we have a long way till we reach our goal of $35,000. Any amount, big or
small, is truly important to help this cause.
Please, show our
community support to reach our BLAST day goal! We really can’t do it without
you. You can donate at http://www.razoo.com/story/Blastday2013 or
by bringing in cash or checks to school. Checks can be made out to Southwest
High School, and donations are tax deductible. Again, any amount you are able
to give will help children in need in of care in our own city, and will be
greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!
Angie Vaaler and
Griffin McEnery
BLAST Day Co-chairs
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Southwest Math Team Off to Another Great Start of the Season
The Southwest High School Math Team hosted Meet #3 on Monday, December 16. Six of the Minneapolis high schools and one charter school gathered to work on some challenging mathematics problems.
Some statistics from the meet:
- 134 total students from seven schools in the
Minneapolis division participated.
- 67 Southwest students participated individually at the
meet.
- 52 of the Southwest students scored at least one point
by correctly answering at least one question. Event C was particularly
challenging – lots of zeros.
- One student from Southwest, Russell Pekala, had a
perfect meet, earning all 14 points possible.
- The Varsity Team had a perfect team event, earning all
24 points possible.
- The Varsity Team (official scoring team) earned 84 of a
possible 136 points, finishing in first place within the division. We are
currently ranked 24th in the state out of 172 teams, but will
likely move up with the results of this meet.
- The junior varsity team earned 38 of a possible 136
points, unofficially finishing in third place within the division.
Official state rankings can be viewed at http://mnmathleague.org/
The cumulative rankings are located by clicking on the meets and
standings tab on the top of the page.
The following is a list of top performing students from Southwest.
First Name
|
Last Name
|
Grade
|
Meet 3 Events
|
Meet 3 point total
|
Russell
|
Pekala
|
11
|
A and D
|
14
|
Paul
|
Heltemes
|
10
|
B and D
|
12
|
Yuanzhe (Thomas)
|
Liu
|
12
|
A and B
|
12
|
Cameron
|
Fudeh
|
11
|
C and D
|
9
|
Zijia (Eleanor)
|
Song
|
11
|
C and D
|
8
|
John
|
Anderson
|
11
|
B and D
|
6
|
Nathan
|
Carroll
|
11
|
B and D
|
6
|
Joey
|
Doyle
|
9
|
A and D
|
6
|
Lexi
|
Schueller
|
11
|
A and D
|
6
|
Monday, December 16, 2013
Hot Notes on a Cold Night Feb. 1, 2014
Hot
Notes on a Cold Night Cabaret
Saturday,
February 1, 2014, 7:00-10:30 p.m.
You won't want to miss this
annual event to raise critical funds for SWHS music programs—and have a lot
of fun in the process!
Tickets are $35 in advance,
$50 at the door. Reserve your tickets today! Go to hotnotes.eventbrite.com.
FAQ
May I buy tickets with a
personal check?
Yes. Contact the Hot Notes organizers at swhsmusicboosters@gmail.com or visit the Hot Notes page at swhsmusic.com to download a ticket form. Please mail your registration and payment so we receive them by January 30. No service charges will apply.
How will proceeds be
used?
Other than teacher salaries, the entire music program is funded by donations at concerts and through fundraisers. Among other things, proceeds will:
Will there be convenient
parking at the event?
Yes. St. Mary's has abundant, free parking in two lots.
Isn't that the same
night as the Luminary Loppet?
Alas, yes, but since our venue is so close to the Loppet action, we hope our skiing friends will do both. The Luminary course on Lake of the Isles opens at 6:00. Hot Notes doors open at 7:00 and the show begins at 7:45. Word is there will be groomed trails on Lake Calhoun, so you can practically ski to Hot Notes! No need to gussy up—ski attire welcome!
How else may I
contribute?
See the "Dynamic Donation" option above to make an online contribution. If you'd like to dontate to Off the Wall or host a great gathering, please contact the co-chairs.
What forms of payment
will be accepted at the event?
Cash, check, and credit cards.
Can I volunteer?
Yes! There are many ways to help out, big and small, and all of it is appreciated. Please contact the co-chairs for more information. Note that volunteers the night of the event must purchase an admission ticket. If that is financially difficult for you, please let us know. We want everyone who is interested to join the fun! |
Friday, December 13, 2013
Robotics Regional Qualifier
Southwest Ultraviolet Robotics MN FTC Regional Qualifier
Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free admission to supporters of Southwest’s ULTRA VIOLET team
Valley View Middle School , 6750 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439
Get Your Team Apparel - limited time
SW Boys Basketball Updates-
Come support Boys basketball December 13th! Southwest vs.
Henry at Southwest
Boys Basketball - Show Your Team Spirit - Get Your Team Apparel!
Follow this Link
Limited Time Availability! The store closes on Wednesday, December 11
This is not a fundraiser. (Proceeds do not benefit the
Basketball Boosters and are not tax deductible.)
The Nerd Opens in Balck Box December 17
Come see The Nerd , performed in the
Southwest Blackbox Theatre at 7pm, Tuesday December 17th - Friday December
20th! I
t's a riot!
This is Unhinged Theater Company's third show of the
year, and the forecast as predicted by Sven Sundgaard is a downpour of
laughter!!!!
The Nerd is directed by Josh Kirk and Owen
Lazur. Stage-managed by Samuel Ramach. Tickets are 10 dollars
for an adult, 5 dollars for a student, and kids under 24 inches get in free!
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Ara C/ Zone 3 Summary of Enrollment Plans
Newsletter: Zone
3/Area C
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is excited about the
increased enrollment in our schools and the opportunity to add 4,800 new
student seats over the next five years. The school district’s five-year
enrollment plan that strengthens schools through enrollment strategies was
approved by the Minneapolis Board of Education at its Dec. 10 meeting.
Thank you to all of our parents and community members who
helped make the plan relevant to the diverse students we serve. We were pleased
to hear from over 1,400 people through community Listening Sessions and emails
during the development of the recommended plan. Additional community engagement
will be ongoing throughout each year of the plan’s implementation.
In Zone 3/Area C, the plan brings all-day kindergarten to
all sites in 2014-15. In 2015-16, Washburn will utilize space at Ramsey for
courses that support programming at both sites and a new pre-K-5 school at
Wilder will be developed through community engagement. A building addition at
Southwest will take place in 2016-17.
Overall, the plan strengthens zone-specific and districtwide
pathways and roots schools in neighborhood communities; strengthens magnet and
IB programs, arts and world language offerings through additional financial
resources to adequately support program development and implementation; and
expands services in areas such as early childhood, new-to-country student
support and providing Go-To bus passes for out-of-district students attending
high schools
To learn more about the five-year enrollment
plan, visit www.mpls.k12.mn.us.
Newsletter: Zone
3/Area C
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) waxay ku faraxsantahay
kordhinta isdiiwaangalinta iyo fursada oo ay 4,800 arday cusub u heli doonaan
in ay ku soo biiraan dugsiyada dadweynaha Minneapolis 5-ta sanoo soo socota.
Qorshaha Isdiiwaangelinta degmada, taas oo loogu talagalay in ay ku xoojiso
dugsiyada qaab isdiiwaangelineed, waxaa go’aamiyaya Guddiga Waxbarashada kulan
laqabtay Diseembar 10.
Waxaa mahad mudan waalidiinta iyo xibnaha bulshada oo naga
caawiyay in aan qorshaha ka dhigno mid lajaanqaada ardayda kala duwan oo aan u
shaqeyno. Waxaan ku faraxsanahay in aan la shaqaynay in ka badan 1,4000 qof,
si’ay noosiiyaan talooyinka loo baahnaa si’aan u soo saarno Qorshaha
Isdiiwaangelinta. Wadashaqaynta bulshada waan sii wadidoonaa sanad waliba
si’aan u meelmarino qorshaha.
Xaafadaha Zone 3/Area C, qorshaha wuxuu suuro galindoonaa in
maalind buuxda oo waxbarashada xanaada caruurta (kindergarten) sanadka 2014-15.
Sanadka 2014-15, Washburn waxay boos ka helidoontaa Ramsey si ay u bixiso
fasalo anfaca barnaamijyada labada iskuul. Sidookale, dugsi cusub oo ah pre-K-5
oo ku yaala Wilder ayaa la samayndoonaa, iyadoo lala kaashanaya wadashaqaynta
bulshada. Southwest waxaa laga furidoonaa dhismo cusub sanada 2016-17.
Guudahaan, qorshaha wuxuu xoojiyaa isku xiritaanka dugsiyada
iyo asaaska dugsiyada bulshada. Sidookale, wuxuu xoojiyaa barnaamijyada magnet-ka
iyo IB. Qorshaha Isdiiwaangelinta wuxuu sidookale xoojiyaa dhalinta ilo
dhaqaale oo safiican loogu taageero si loogu hormariyo laguna meelmariyo
barnaamijyo waxbarasho. Sidookale, qorshaqa wuxuu suutogelin doonaa in lagu
balaariyo adeegyada xanaadada caruurta, ardayda wadan ku cusub iyo gaadiidka
(Go-To buss) oo loogu talagalay ardayda dhigata dugsiga sare.
Si’aad macluumaad dheeraad ah ugu ogaato Qorshaha
Isdiiwaangalinta 5-ta sano (Five-year Enrollment Plant), booqo: www.mpls.k12.mn.us.
Hoja Informativa: Zona 3/Area C
Las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis (MPS) están muy
entusiasmadas con el aumento de la matrícula en las
escuelas y la oportunidad de agregar 4.800 nuevos cupos
escolares en los próximos cinco años. El plan de
inscripción de cinco años del distrito
escolar que fortalece a las escuelas a través
de estrategias de inscripción fue
aprobado por la Junta de Educación de Minneapolis en su
reunión el 10 de diciembre.
Gracias a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad que ayudaron a que el plan sea relevante a los diversos estudiantes que servimos. Tuvimos el placer de escuchar a más de 1.400 personas a través de los foros de la comunidad y los correos electrónicos durante el desarrollo del plan recomendado. El compromiso adicional de la comunidad será permanente a lo largo de cada año durante la ejecución del plan.
Gracias a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad que ayudaron a que el plan sea relevante a los diversos estudiantes que servimos. Tuvimos el placer de escuchar a más de 1.400 personas a través de los foros de la comunidad y los correos electrónicos durante el desarrollo del plan recomendado. El compromiso adicional de la comunidad será permanente a lo largo de cada año durante la ejecución del plan.
En la Zona 3/Area C, el plan brinda “kindergarten” el día
completo a todos los sitios en 2014-15. En 2015-16, “Washburn” utilizará el
espacio en Ramsey para los cursos que admiten la programación en ambas escuelas
y una nueva escuela pre -K -5 en “Wilder” se desarrollará a través de la
participación comunitaria. Una adición al edificio en “Southwest” tendrá lugar
en 2016-17.
En general,
el plan refuerza las vías específicas de la zona y de todo el distrito y las escuelas de base en las comunidades; fortalece Programas Especializados y de
Bachillerato Internacional (IB), ofreciendo artes e
idiomas internacionales a través de recursos financieros
adicionales para apoyar adecuadamente el
desarrollo y ejecución del programa, y amplía los servicios en áreas como la primera infancia,
apoya a estudiantes que acaban de llegar al país y proporciona
pases de autobús “Go-To” para los
estudiantes de fuera del distrito
que asisten a las escuelas secundarias
con matrícula baja.
Hoja Informativa: Zona 3/Area C
Las Escuelas Públicas de Minneapolis (MPS) están muy
entusiasmadas con el aumento de la matrícula en las
escuelas y la oportunidad de agregar 4.800 nuevos cupos
escolares en los próximos cinco años. El plan de
inscripción de cinco años del distrito
escolar que fortalece a las escuelas a través
de estrategias de inscripción fue
aprobado por la Junta de Educación de Minneapolis en su
reunión el 10 de diciembre.
Gracias a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad que ayudaron a que el plan sea relevante a los diversos estudiantes que servimos. Tuvimos el placer de escuchar a más de 1.400 personas a través de los foros de la comunidad y los correos electrónicos durante el desarrollo del plan recomendado. El compromiso adicional de la comunidad será permanente a lo largo de cada año durante la ejecución del plan.
Gracias a todos los padres y miembros de la comunidad que ayudaron a que el plan sea relevante a los diversos estudiantes que servimos. Tuvimos el placer de escuchar a más de 1.400 personas a través de los foros de la comunidad y los correos electrónicos durante el desarrollo del plan recomendado. El compromiso adicional de la comunidad será permanente a lo largo de cada año durante la ejecución del plan.
En la Zona 3/Area C, el plan brinda “kindergarten” el día
completo a todos los sitios en 2014-15. En 2015-16, “Washburn” utilizará el
espacio en Ramsey para los cursos que admiten la programación en ambas escuelas
y una nueva escuela pre -K -5 en “Wilder” se desarrollará a través de la
participación comunitaria. Una adición al edificio en “Southwest” tendrá lugar
en 2016-17.
En general,
el plan refuerza las vías específicas de la zona y de todo el distrito y las escuelas de base en las comunidades; fortalece Programas Especializados y de
Bachillerato Internacional (IB), ofreciendo artes e
idiomas internacionales a través de recursos financieros
adicionales para apoyar adecuadamente el
desarrollo y ejecución del programa, y amplía los servicios en áreas como la primera infancia,
apoya a estudiantes que acaban de llegar al país y proporciona
pases de autobús “Go-To” para los
estudiantes de fuera del distrito
que asisten a las escuelas secundarias
con matrícula baja.
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