Good evening Southwest!
I hope this message finds you safe and warm. Please pay close attention to the all calls and social media posts from Guilford County Schools in regards to any possible closings or delays.
We have just a little over 3 weeks left before 1st semester exams start. As we continue to approach exam time, it is crucial for students to have all work turned in, time made up and that each student is making every effort to finish strong right through exams. There is a scheduled Saturday School this coming Saturday in the Media Center from 8AM to Noon for any students that need to get a bulk of time made up. Additionally, please make sure you are monitoring attendance and grades on Powerschool and never hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers.
I hope this message finds you safe and warm. Please pay close attention to the all calls and social media posts from Guilford County Schools in regards to any possible closings or delays.
We have just a little over 3 weeks left before 1st semester exams start. As we continue to approach exam time, it is crucial for students to have all work turned in, time made up and that each student is making every effort to finish strong right through exams. There is a scheduled Saturday School this coming Saturday in the Media Center from 8AM to Noon for any students that need to get a bulk of time made up. Additionally, please make sure you are monitoring attendance and grades on Powerschool and never hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers.
This past Thursday, SWHS and Allen Jay Prep were the first 2 schools to start the Onecard scanning process. As one of 7 pilot schools and the largest pilot school to implement this additional layer of security, we recognize that we would notice issues that need to be addressed/ That is the purpose of a pilot school. After Thursday morning, the district has recognized the need for more scanning stations for us and therefore will be tripling the number of stations. We should see those stations arrive soon. In the meantime, we are focusing on students getting in the habit of displaying their ID card around their neck at all times. Students whose cards did not scan properly or did not get a card yet will be addressed in the coming weeks. Thank you for your patience during this process as we add yet another layer of safety and security within our school.
Each month, we recognize faculty members who have stood out during the previous month for reinforcing the Superintendent's Strategic Plan. Please help me in congratulating these amazing educators.
Goal 1: Reading - Mashamas Allah
Goal 2: Math - Carol Crawford and Marti Hmiel
Goal 3: Career pathways - Cecilia Ynoa Lantigua
Goal 4: Exceeding Growth - Desiree Wright
Goal 5: Decrease Gaps - Will Muse
Goal 6: Increase Efficiency - Sue Durant
We also want to recognize this past month's SWHS Crystal Apple Award winner - Amanda Cook for revitalizing the dance program at Southwest.
Thank you again for recognizing these amazing individuals.
One last bit of information, if you have not heard yet, the entire school district will be starting 5 minutes earlier as of January 3rd. This is to assist us with banking some time as we are sure to receive inclement weather and will run out of inclement weather days. The late bell for 1st block will be 8:35 starting on January 3rd. Please make a note.
Monday, December 10
6:00 PM Womens Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Away
6:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Home
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Away
12:00 PM Coed Varsity Swimming Conference Meet @ Smith Pool Away
Tuesday, December 18
Interim reports distributed to all students
Orchestra Concert
Thursday, December 20
6:30PM - Dance Concert - Auditorium
Friday, December 21
PTSA Jean Day
Tuesday, January 8
7:00PM Chorus Concert - Auditorium
Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected.
Each month, we recognize faculty members who have stood out during the previous month for reinforcing the Superintendent's Strategic Plan. Please help me in congratulating these amazing educators.
Goal 1: Reading - Mashamas Allah
Goal 2: Math - Carol Crawford and Marti Hmiel
Goal 3: Career pathways - Cecilia Ynoa Lantigua
Goal 4: Exceeding Growth - Desiree Wright
Goal 5: Decrease Gaps - Will Muse
Goal 6: Increase Efficiency - Sue Durant
We also want to recognize this past month's SWHS Crystal Apple Award winner - Amanda Cook for revitalizing the dance program at Southwest.
Thank you again for recognizing these amazing individuals.
One last bit of information, if you have not heard yet, the entire school district will be starting 5 minutes earlier as of January 3rd. This is to assist us with banking some time as we are sure to receive inclement weather and will run out of inclement weather days. The late bell for 1st block will be 8:35 starting on January 3rd. Please make a note.
Monday, December 10
No Athletic Events
Tuesday, December 11
Tuesday, December 11
5:00PM Womens Junior Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Home
6:00PM Womens Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Away
6:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Home
7:30PM Mens Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Away
6:00PM Womens Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Away
6:30PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Home
7:30PM Mens Varsity Basketball Northwest Senior High School Away
Wednesday, December 12
7:45 - 8:35 Leadership Meeting - Media Center
4:30 PM Coed Varsity Track OPEN DATE @ TBA Away
6:30 PM Mens Varsity Wrestling Western Guilford High School Away
4:30 PM Coed Varsity Track OPEN DATE @ TBA Away
6:30 PM Mens Varsity Wrestling Western Guilford High School Away
Thursday, December 13
7:00PM - 9:00PM Winter Band Concert - Auditorium
Friday, December 14
All day - PE Heart Day - All Freshman Focus Class
All day - PTSA Chic Fila Day - Palladium - Mention SWHS
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Basketball Ronald Reagan High School Home6:00 PM Womens Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Away
6:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Home
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Basketball Ben L. Smith High School Away
Saturday, December 15
8:00 AM - Noon Saturday School Make up time - Media Center
9:00 AM Mens Varsity Wrestling Bison Invitational @ HP Central Away12:00 PM Coed Varsity Swimming Conference Meet @ Smith Pool Away
Tuesday, December 18
Interim reports distributed to all students
Orchestra Concert
Thursday, December 20
6:30PM - Dance Concert - Auditorium
Friday, December 21
PTSA Jean Day
Tuesday, January 8
7:00PM Chorus Concert - Auditorium
Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected.
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