Target Red Card for Education Changing

If you have a Target Red Card you received a letter from Target officials announcing the change of donating money to your school if designed by the customer.  Over the years Southwest has receive significant dollars thanks to the families and community members who designated Southwest as the recipient of the 5% of purchase.

That will end as of May 14, 2016.  By using your Target Red Card after that date you no longer will be supporting your school.  Any purchases made prior to May 14, 2016 will be eligible for the donation to schools (Southwest).  If you have not designated Southwest as the school for your Target Red Card donation, you must do so prior to January 1, 2016.

Thank you Target for years of supporting schools.  Thank you Target Red Card holders for designating a school and Southwest as the recipient of the donation.

Please make sure you use your Target Red Card and designate Southwest as your donation center.

LAST NIGHT - Limited Tickets. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee - Now at Southwest Curtain at 7 pm

Tonight is the closing performance for the fantastic Southwest Footlights Musical.  This year's production plays to full house and tickets are limited.

A great evening of song and fun.  Los of laughs and high spirit of the entire casts keeps the laughs rolling and the action high.

Seoond Night of Southwest Putnam County Spelling Bee Curtain at 7 pm

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee will be here for ONLY two more nights.  That is Friday (TONIGHT) October 9 and Saturday, October 10.  You don't want to miss this one.

Opening night was a great success according to recent reviews.  It is a fun, family entertainment musical.  The talent is fantastic.  The entire evening is a fantastic opening of the main stage performances.

Get your tickets early and they are available at the door.  Doors open at 6:00 pm and curtain is at 7:00 pm.  Come on out and enjoy the show!

Become Part of the Best Party in the School Year - Hot Notes on a Cold Night

The Best Party of the School Year is Back! Hot Notes on a Cold Night Cabaret!

Hot Notes is the fundraiser for Southwest's performing arts programs! It's a great party and raises essential money for our enriching music, theatre and dance programs! Hot Notes offers many fun and effective ways to chip in. Here’s how you can help us put on a great party and fundraiser!

#1 Save the date - Saturday, January 30, 2016 7:00 p.m. It will be at the lovely St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, just east of Lake Calhoun.

#2 Donate to the auction - Popular items for our Off the Wall and live auction include:

•             Concert, theater, and sporting event tickets

•             Frequent flyer miles

•             Weekend getaways at vacation properties

•             Great Gatherings: Host a get-together. We’ll sell the tickets! Proceeds will go to our students’ performing arts enrichment!

#3 Volunteer - At the top of this month's to-do list:

•             Help our crack team of parent organizers contact local restaurants and shops. Solicitation letters are going your favorite neighborhood businesses. Now we need to follow up. Many are quite happy to donate when asked. Just ask!

•             Help get wine and beer donations or tasting parties! Do you have connections to local wine & beer merchants, or do you want to get these connections? We’d love your help.

To volunteer, donate, or ask a question, please reply to this email — and stay tuned for your party invitation (with ticket information), coming later this fall!

Sincerely,

Susan, Paul, Ellen and Heidi

Hot Notes Hosts

25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee OPENS Tonight - October 8 with Curtain at 7:00 pm

A start filled cast of very talented 9th and 10th grade Southwest students present for the entire family entertainment, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.  A fun musical for all.

Seats are still available and you can purchase tickets at the door.  Come out and enjoy the show!

Southwest Debate Team Opens Season with Win at Eastview Tournament

After the meet Southwest Debate Team surrounded Coach Alex Hoselton to review the results of the four rounds of the day.

Each debate team of two participates in four rounds during the tournament.  Two of the rounds are on the Affirmative side and two are on the Negative.

Novice debaters Sage Curry-Wynne and Isabella Kemling went 3-1 earning a top finisher ranking.  Congratulations to the new debaters and the entire team.

The Debate Team has openings for interested students.  Contact Mr. Hoselton in the East unit for practice times and further information.

Southwest Laker Purple Sports Wear -- Sunglasses

It's time to get your very own Southwest Laker Sun Glasses.

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A great price of $10.00.  Bring your cash to Athletic Office and get your own pair of great looking Purple Pride Southwest Laker Sun Glasses.  You can also use as snow glasses!

Check with Ryan Lamberty

Southwest Athletic Director