Friday, October 30, 2020

SWGHS Principal's weekly message for November 2nd

Good evening Southwest!

I hope this message finds everyone doing well!

A gentle reminder to turn your clocks back! And..... No school Tuesday for staff or students. We will return with instruction on Wednesday. 


SW families, as we see the metrics creeping upwards in Guilford County, specifically our zip code, I am at the point to beg everyone to do their part. I am certainly not asking everyone to like it, but please make an effort to at least protect everyone else. Just a heads up, that if anyone comes on the SWGHS campus, they must follow the health and safety protocols or else they will be asked to leave the campus. Please do not put us in that position. It's a simple request that does not need to be met with resistance.  We want our students back badly and unless we all play a part, we are only delaying that reality. Thank you in advance. 


Report Cards were mailed this past Wednesday, October 28th. Additionally, connect ed messages were sent to all students who failed 2 or more classes for the 1st quarter.  

Please click here if you need guidance in setting up a Parent Portal account. If you have any difficultly with this process, please e-mail Mrs. Kristy Cline at clinek2@gcsnc.com. If you have any questions regarding grades or attendance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your student's teachers via their e-mail address that can be found on the school's website.

This video has been used district wide to provide information regarding pairing student and parent accounts in Canvas so parents can access what is due, what has been submitted, graded, etc. You’ll see in the video that one of the key pieces is a pairing code that can only originate from the student account holder. 

Senior families how have yet to order or pick up their graduation supplies, please reach out to Herff Jones through their online portal



For the safety of our students & staff:

Any visitors on campus for any reason or anyone needing to check out a student must bring their driver’s license to be scanned each time you come on campus. Thank you for understanding this new expectation moving forward. 


As you are aware, GCS is delaying re-entry. I will have more information for you about when we start the 9:55-4:25 bell schedule, along with other pertinent information.  At this moment, Southwest Guilford High School's bell schedule will be from 9:55 to 4:25.  Feel free to use this link to see the process in decision making for re-entry. 



Battle of the Books is getting ready to take off! Guilford County Schools has had a wonderful history of engaging high schoolers in reading and community. If you are interested in Southwest’s Battle of the Books club, please email Mrs. Hunt at huntv@gcsnc.com. There will be opportunities through Canvas and Teams for club meetings while maintaining safe procedures.


Seniors, don’t forget that senior superlatives and senior quotes are due no later than Friday, November 6th. Any late quotes and votes will not be accepted! Senior Superlative voting is now open! You can find the link on our Instagram and Facebook page @southwestghsyearbook. Also, seniors don’t forget to send in your senior quotes! Email your quotes to the Yearbook staff at horizons.swghs@gmail.com.  

Remember that tasteless and vulgar quotes will not be published! Senior parents, if the school has your email address you should have received an email regarding other senior information. For more information about this school year’s yearbook follow us on Facebook or Instagram @southwestghsyearbook.


If a student says they can not do their work, I have guided teachers to use a flowchart that will allow every student to get their work during this time until all devices arrive... Feel free to review this flowchart. Did you know we are delivering work to homes?  Yes we are, just ask your teacher!

The upcoming Saturday SAT exam has been cancelled and test-takers will be refunded money. The next test is in December.

HOSA has planned to serve the community through various activities that we've been doing the past years.

 These events will occur in the Media Center parking lot. Masks, social distancing MUST be utilized. 

       Oct. 31st - "Trick or Can" students will collect can goods during Halloween in their own neighborhood.  Out of the Garden can pick up collected goods on Monday - Nov. 2nd

      November 20th - "Cover the City" - collecting slightly or new blankets for the Homeless and Urban Ministry.  A representative will come to collect the blankets this day. 


       December 18th - "Rylie's Blessings" - collecting new or slightly used toys to be donated to Wake Forest's Pediatric Unit playroom.



The Southwest Guilford High School jobs board is up and running under student services on our SWG website.  Thank you to Mr. Brown for starting this up and updating it as he finds jobs for you high school students.  

If you are looking for any basic needs:  food, school supplies, housing, mental health resources or if you have any other need to assist your students, please contacts our School Social Worker, Emily Wright. She can be reached at 336-709-9537 or via e-mail at Wrighte2@gcsnc.com .  


Seniors - you need to know what to do and what to expect for their senior year. Do not procrastinate! Here is a short video from the counselors made especially for our seniors. 

Senior Newsletter Link below!

Spring Registration Dates For GTCC: (*Application is attached)

Registration opens for current students:  November 9

Registration opens for new students: November 16

Deadline for New Applications:  December 4

Deadline for Registration:  December 15

First Day of Classes:  January 11

Use this FORM

The counseling department will be holding a competition:

  • Students can be featured on Southwest main page social media sites
  • Seniors will send counselors quick bio of where they plan on attending or applied to, major they plan on selecting in college and a profile picture
  • In order to be profiled they must: complete applications, login into their assigned counselor "open office hour" time during lunch, and send us proof

  • It’s already time to think about registration for the 2021-2022 School Year! Counselors will meet with every student who are currently enrolled in English classes (underclassman only) to discuss options for the following school year, discuss transcripts, etc. Students will need to make their official course selections in Power School when the portal opens (IN SPRING) that’s accessible in their Power School account where they check their grades. Here is the link to registration book: 

https://www.gcsnc.com/cms/lib/NC01910393/Centricity/Domain/5032/42082%20GCS%20HS%20RegBook%20PROOF_WebADA%20Tagged_021220_0812pm.pdf


Please visit the updated new counseling site for remind codes, scholarship information, etc. 
Counselors' caseloads are as followed: Ms.Graves A-D 10th-12th, Ms.Campbell E-L 10th - 12th, Ms. Graham M-R 10th - 12th, Mrs. Hudgens S-Z 10th - 12th, Ms.Compton 9th grade counselor
Remind Codes: Text 81010 with the messages
  
      Ms. Graves
10th grade Last Name: A-D @swghs2023
  • 11th grade Last name A-D @swghs2022

    12th grade Last Name A-D @swghs2021

    Ms. Campbell

    10th grade Last name E-L @cowgirl23

    11th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl22

    12th grade Last Name E-L @cowgirl21

    Ms. Graham

    10th grade Last Name M-R @graham2023

    11th grade Last Name M-R @graham2022

    12th grade Last Name M-R @graham2021

    Mrs. Hudgens

    10th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen23

    11th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen22

    12th grade Last Name S-Z @hudgen21

    Ms. Compton 9th grade 

    Class of 2024 STUDENTS

    Rmd.at/g7g87g

    Class of 2024 PARENTS

    Rmd.at/4g3d7b

* Pre-Covid 19 picture - social distancing/masks were not required

Within this blog is a link regarding the required immunizations for 12th graders, Please reach out to our school nurse, Jennifer Conrad conradj@gcsnc.com if you have any questions pertaining to these immunizations. 

Just a friendly reminder that Lifetouch is still accepting scheduling appointments for seniors to be photographed. The link is embedded.   Lifetouch Scheduling 




Have you left your mark at SWGHS? Buy a Legacy Brick to commemorate your time as a Southwest Cowboy, and make a contribution to your sport, band or chorus to help fund critical equipment and uniform purchases and fees! AND get a great deal RIGHT NOW! The first 21 seniors/senior families to purchase a Legacy Brick this year will get 21% off the price of the brick! That's $21 off the $100 brick! Click here to order your brick, and enter 212021 in the promo code field to take advantage of this deal! 

Please support our SW Athletic Dept. and Booster Club by promoting and giving to a wonderful cause!   It is a simple process.  Just click on the QR code and the paypal link below.   

https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=LASEJ3ZFD3DKC

Also check out this awesome video that our Women's Soccer athletes took part in! 

Attention- Tryout/First Official Dates of Practice for XC and Volleyball

 

Dates:  Nov. 4th, 5th and 6th

Check-in Location:  SW Gym

Volleyball- Group A 3:45, Group B 4:30 PM

XC- 4:15 PM

Note- We are still looking for 9th-12th boys and girls to join our XC team this fall. Please reach out to Coach Patrick or Coach Baker at mtbpatrick@gmail.com or bakerp3@gcsnc.com

 



Upcoming Return to Play Sports:


Nov. 9th- M/W Swimming              Times/Dates: TBA            email Coach Byrd: Byrdd2@gcsnc.com

Nov.9th – Men’s JV/V Soccer        Times/Dates:  TBA           email Coach Manley:  manleyw@gcsnc.com

Nov. 9th- Men’s Lax                        Times/Dates: TBA            email Coach Kanowicz:  mitchell.kanowicz44@gmail.com

 

M. Soccer- Nov. 10th/12th 4 PM check-in (Gym Parking lot)            Conditioning- SW Elementary School field         Practice Ends:  5:15/30

 



Practice Schedule for Nov. 2nd- Nov. 6th

Monday- 3:45 Volleyball, 3:45- W. Basketball, 5:15- M. Basketball, 4:30-XC, 4:45-Cheerleading

Tuesday- 3:45 Volleyball, 3:45- W. Basketball, 2:00- M. Basketball, 4:30-XC, 4:45-Cheerleading

Wednesday- 3:45 Volleyball Tryouts (Pod 1 Jr/Sr- 3:45, Pod 2 Fr./So.- 4:45 PM), XC- 4:15 PM

Thursday- 3:45 Volleyball Tryouts (Pod 1 Jr/Sr- 3:45, Pod 2 Fr./So.- 4:45 PM), XC- 4:15 PM

Friday- 3:45 Volleyball Tryouts (Pod 1 Jr/Sr- 3:45, Pod 2 Fr./So.- 4: PM), XC- 4:15 PM

*Note- Nov. 4, 5, and 6 is a Dead Period.  Only VB and XC are allowed to practice.

 

Required Paperwork and Items for Practices:

 

*All GCS/NCHSAA Covid-19 Return to Play forms and 20-21 Medical Health Form with Physical

*Must have water bottle, towel, bookbag each day for practice

From the desk of our Football Coach, Chuck Doak, 

COWBOY FOOTBALL: Building COWBOY STRONG individuals through FOOTBALL.

If you are interested in playing and have not talked with Coach Doak please click the link below and fill out the questionnaire.

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=H_vimqLeQ0yBlHYk_LuzDOdfFgYrfy1Kkese-QchOc1UNFFMTldHTU9MUzJZMUIyODhVV0EzODZDMy4u

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, October 31st
 "Trick or Can" students will collect can goods during Halloween in their own neighborhood.  Out of the Garden can pick up collected goods on Monday -Nov. 2nd

Tuesday, November 3
No School
       
Thursday, November 5th 
Decision on re-entry

Wednesday, November 11
Veteran's Day - No School for Staff or Students

Wednesday, November 18
2nd quarter - 1st interim report

Friday, November 20th 
"Cover the City"

Wednesday November 25th - 27th
No School for Staff or Students (Thanksgiving)

Monday, December 14th
2nd interim report for the 2nd quarter

Friday, December 18th 
"Rylie's Blessings"

Wednesday, December 23rd
Staff workday - No School for Students

Thursday December 24th - Friday, January 1st
Winter Break - No School for Staff or Students

Monday, January 4th
Mandatory workday for staff - No School for Students

Friday, January 15th
End of 1st semester

Monday, January 18th
MLK Holiday - No School for Staff and Students

Tuesday, January 19th
Mandatory workday for teachers - No School for students

Wednesday, January 20
Current plan for re-entry for HS on 50% capacity - A/B day model
1st day of 2nd semester starts

Thursday, January 28th
Reports cards distributed

Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Message or on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for TwitterFacebook, and Instagram! This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected. 

We are in it it together. We got this. We are... Southwest!



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