As exhausted as I am, (and I am sure you are as well), I have reflected on what a great couple of weeks we have had. Watching everyone come together and move towards a fantastic school year has been very exciting for me and I hope it has been for you as well! We have a list of exciting opportunities coming our way this year that will help us along this wonderful journey. How we use these resources will be key to the end result.
Due to time restraints and delivering an enormous amount of information, we moved as quick as we could through the faculty meeting on the 15th. I hope each and everyone of you had an opportunity to reflect on the "penguin" you are, as well as the "penguins" surrounding you and how we all can compliment each other in order to move through the challenges that we will face. I hope you all understand how important it is to accept the fact that our iceberg can be melting, and rather than be complacent with that reality, we shift our thoughts and actions to move forward into a world that our students will truly benefit from. This will only happen if we work with each other and for the best interest of our students. I'm looking forward to working with all the Freds, Alices, No-nos, Buddys and all others in order to achieve great results. You all bring a special attribute to the table.
Please pay extra attention to all the e-mails that have been sent out that will assist you in this week. Remember that ALL students should be welcomed to your room regardless if you believe your class is overloaded, or if the child said they do not belong in your room. It is important to communicate to the counselors, as Monday we will be focused ONLY on scheduling newly enrolled students. Any students with schedule change requests can pick up a form on Monday outside the main office or outside Ms. Compton's office (not during class time). They can be turned into the counselors' mailbox anytime in between classes.
Reminder that Seniors have spirit week. All students can wear jeans on Friday ONLY IF they have a jean band on. Jeans should not have shreds, tears, rips, etc. Mrs. Repko will announce when these bands will be sold this week. Friday, ALL students can wear homemade class shirts as well. These class shirts ware only allowed on this Friday. Other than that, it is important to set the tone from day 1, especially with food and drinks, (water is allowed in a clear bottle), electronics and accessories as well as sweeps. We will NOT be turning in sweeps the first 3 days. Sweeps will be in effect on Thursday (You do not need to communicate this to the students). Just be a motivating force in assisting students with finding their locations and getting them to class on time as best possible.
SENIORS ONLY
Monday, Hawaiian/Tie Dye
Tuesday, Senior Queen
Wednesday - Neon Pink shirt slogan with We're kind of a B19 Deal!"
Thursday, Swat/Camouflage
Friday, SW Spirit shirt or class shirt (all grades)
A new safety/security process you need to be aware of...
Starting tomorrow, any students arriving before 8:10 should either report to the freshmen gym if they are 9th graders or wait in the front atrium if they are upperclassmen. Obviously there are exceptions to this such as being in Jazz Band zero block, meeting with teachers for tutorials, clubs, etc. Please understand we had to make this decision since the official start time for staff is 8:15. Thank you for understanding this additional measure we put in place for the safety of all individuals who arrive to our campus. Additionally, one of the magnetic doors will be activated starting tomorrow. All visitors must still check in with either attendance or the main office. Thank you again for understanding the importance of this process.
Thank you for everything you do and are about to do to make Southwest continue to move forward. Remember to be a part of the team and challenge yourself in learning new ways to meet the needs of the school and our students.
I am looking forward to this ride and I hope you are as well!
Due to time restraints and delivering an enormous amount of information, we moved as quick as we could through the faculty meeting on the 15th. I hope each and everyone of you had an opportunity to reflect on the "penguin" you are, as well as the "penguins" surrounding you and how we all can compliment each other in order to move through the challenges that we will face. I hope you all understand how important it is to accept the fact that our iceberg can be melting, and rather than be complacent with that reality, we shift our thoughts and actions to move forward into a world that our students will truly benefit from. This will only happen if we work with each other and for the best interest of our students. I'm looking forward to working with all the Freds, Alices, No-nos, Buddys and all others in order to achieve great results. You all bring a special attribute to the table.
Please pay extra attention to all the e-mails that have been sent out that will assist you in this week. Remember that ALL students should be welcomed to your room regardless if you believe your class is overloaded, or if the child said they do not belong in your room. It is important to communicate to the counselors, as Monday we will be focused ONLY on scheduling newly enrolled students. Any students with schedule change requests can pick up a form on Monday outside the main office or outside Ms. Compton's office (not during class time). They can be turned into the counselors' mailbox anytime in between classes.
Ms. Compton - 9th Grade
A-D - Ms. Graves
E-L - Mr. Hawkins
M-R - Mrs. Richards
S-Z - Mrs. Hudgens Reminder that Seniors have spirit week. All students can wear jeans on Friday ONLY IF they have a jean band on. Jeans should not have shreds, tears, rips, etc. Mrs. Repko will announce when these bands will be sold this week. Friday, ALL students can wear homemade class shirts as well. These class shirts ware only allowed on this Friday. Other than that, it is important to set the tone from day 1, especially with food and drinks, (water is allowed in a clear bottle), electronics and accessories as well as sweeps. We will NOT be turning in sweeps the first 3 days. Sweeps will be in effect on Thursday (You do not need to communicate this to the students). Just be a motivating force in assisting students with finding their locations and getting them to class on time as best possible.
SENIORS ONLY
Monday, Hawaiian/Tie Dye
Tuesday, Senior Queen
Wednesday - Neon Pink shirt slogan with We're kind of a B19 Deal!"
Thursday, Swat/Camouflage
Friday, SW Spirit shirt or class shirt (all grades)
A new safety/security process you need to be aware of...
Starting tomorrow, any students arriving before 8:10 should either report to the freshmen gym if they are 9th graders or wait in the front atrium if they are upperclassmen. Obviously there are exceptions to this such as being in Jazz Band zero block, meeting with teachers for tutorials, clubs, etc. Please understand we had to make this decision since the official start time for staff is 8:15. Thank you for understanding this additional measure we put in place for the safety of all individuals who arrive to our campus. Additionally, one of the magnetic doors will be activated starting tomorrow. All visitors must still check in with either attendance or the main office. Thank you again for understanding the importance of this process.
Thank you for everything you do and are about to do to make Southwest continue to move forward. Remember to be a part of the team and challenge yourself in learning new ways to meet the needs of the school and our students.
Reminders:
- Make sure you are in connection with any parents about their child's grades especially since Parent Assist/PowerSchool will not be available until 9/11.
Remember to reference CANVAS (or that important links page) for all pertinent information. If you find that a document is not located on CANVAS, please inquire with one of the Assistant Principals, Karen Meier or Tinisha Shaw.
AM SUPERVISION
Front Lobby to Attendance Hmiel
Attendance intersection Hurt (Ramey)
Outside Media Center Ynoa Lantigua
Inside Media Center Rouson
Cafeteria Inside (late bus) Phillips
Cafeteria inside Shaw
Cafeteria outside Donovan
Student lot outside gym Keveryn
Gravel lot behind cafeteria Christman
Card Swiping Student lot Boulton/Nadeau
Card Swiping Front Door Vogel/Chambers/Miller
Card Swiping Front Door Vogel/Chambers/Miller
Academy gym (inside) Demercurio
Academy gym (hallway) Greene
LUNCH
1st Lunch
Teacher 1 Bratton
Teacher 2 Davison
Teacher 3 Allah
Teacher 4 Hammersley
Teacher 4 Hammersley
2nd Lunch
Teacher 1 Baker
Teacher 2 Evans
Teacher 3 Arrington
Teacher 4 Manley
Teacher 4 Manley
3rd Lunch
Teacher 1 Canon
Teacher 2 Duran
Teacher 3 Rodriguez
Teacher 4 Powell
Teacher 4 Powell
4th Lunch
Teacher 1 Black
Teacher 2 J. Cox
Teacher 3 Burroughs
Teacher 4 Frohne
Teacher 4 Frohne
Please assist us in keeping students seated until the bell rings. Also – if you have lunch supervision, you can dismiss your class 2 minutes (no earlier) in order to get to the cafeteria before the students arrive.
Teacher 1 = Inside Cafeteria at Cashiers transitioning to old section of cafeteria
Teacher 2 = Outside serving line inside old section of cafeteria transitioning to large section of cafeteria
Teacher 3 = Outside line in hall transitioning to cafeteria exit
Teacher 4 = Float between both dining rooms
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
4:00 PM Womens Varsity Golf Glenn Home
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis East Forsyth High School Away
Tuesday, August 28
3:30 PM Womens Varsity Golf Tri-Meet w/ Ragsdale and HP Central Home
4:30 PM Womens Junior Varsity Tennis High Point Christian Academy Home
5:00 PM Coed Varsity Cross Country 2018 Guilford County Cross Country Championship Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Parkland High School Away
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Ragsdale High School Home
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Parkland High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Ragsdale High School Home
Wednesday, August 29
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Mount Tabor High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Junior Varsity Football High Point Central High School Home
Thursday, August 30
4:30 PM Womens Varsity Tennis Asheboro High School Home
5:00 PM Womens Junior Varsity Volleyball Mount Tabor High School Away
5:30 PM Mens Junior Varsity Soccer Ronald Reagan High School Away
6:30 PM Womens Varsity Volleyball Mount Tabor High School Away
7:00 PM Mens Varsity Soccer Ronald Reagan High School Away
7:30 PM Mens Varsity Football High Point Central High School Away
Friday, August 31
No Athletics
As it relates to athletic schedules, feel free to visit the SWHS Athletics page at www.cowboysports.org and contact Coach Christman ro the student's coach with any concerns.
We are... Southwest!
