IMPORTANT: UPCOMING PARENT MEETING & VAPING AWARENESS CLASS
Dear Southwest Families,
We would like to invite all parents to join us for our LAST INFORMATIONAL PTSO MEETING of the year!
In collaboration with Southwest Behavioral Health, we will also be hosting an educational class for parents about Vaping and the issues and dangers associated with it. This is a great opportunity to learn more about vaping, its effects, and how we can help keep our children safe.
📅 Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Southwest Parent Center
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Final informational meeting about PTSO.
Vaping Awareness Class presented in collaboration with Southwest Behavioral Health.
Light refreshments will be served.
🎟️ Raffle for parents who attend the Vaping Class!
We encourage all parents to come out, get informed, and stay involved in your child's school community. Your participation makes a difference!
Questions? Please contact Ms. Patty.
Thank you for your continued support!
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY – PANTHER PRIDE!
Join us for our upcoming Community Gathering as we celebrate our amazing Panthers and recognize their hard work, growth, and accomplishments! 🌟
We are excited to come together as a school community to recognize our students and celebrate their success. Your support and participation make these moments even more special!
📅 Friday, October 6
⏰ 7:45 AM
📍 Parents and families, please remember to sign in at the front office upon arrival.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
¡Acompáñennos en nuestra próxima Reunión Comunitaria mientras celebramos a nuestros increíbles Panthers y reconocemos su esfuerzo, crecimiento y logros! 🌟
Estamos emocionados de reunirnos como comunidad escolar para reconocer el éxito de nuestros estudiantes y celebrar todo lo que han conseguido. ¡Su apoyo y participación hacen que estos momentos sean aún más especiales!
📅 Manana Viernes 6 de octubre
⏰ 7:45 a. m.
📍 Padres y familiares, recuerden registrarse en la oficina principal al llegar.
¡Esperamos contar con su presencia para celebrar juntos!
📸 PICTURE RETAKES ARE COMING!
Mark your calendars, Southwest Families! 💙
Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Please note that retakes are ONLY for students who:
📷 Were absent on the original picture day.
📷 Have a parent-requested picture retake.
Please take a moment to review the flyer for more information.
Thank you, Southwest Families! 💙
¡Atención, familias de Southwest! 💙
Las fotografías escolares se repetirán el martes 10 de noviembre de 2026.
Por favor, recuerden que este día es ÚNICAMENTE para estudiantes que:
📷 Estuvieron ausentes el día original de las fotografías.
📷 Cuyos padres hayan solicitado una repetición de la fotografía.
Les invitamos a revisar el volante para obtener más información.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y colaboración, familias de Southwest! 💙
Mark your calendars, Southwest Families! 💙
Picture retakes will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Please note that retakes are ONLY for students who:
📷 Were absent on the original picture day.
📷 Have a parent-requested picture retake.
Please take a moment to review the flyer for more information.
Thank you, Southwest Families! 💙
¡Atención, familias de Southwest! 💙
Las fotografías escolares se repetirán el martes 10 de noviembre de 2026.
Por favor, recuerden que este día es ÚNICAMENTE para estudiantes que:
📷 Estuvieron ausentes el día original de las fotografías.
📷 Cuyos padres hayan solicitado una repetición de la fotografía.
Les invitamos a revisar el volante para obtener más información.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y colaboración, familias de Southwest! 💙
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that today is an Early Dismissal Day.
All students will be released at 12:30 PM.
Please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time. Timely pick-up helps ensure the safety of all students and allows our staff to complete end-of-day responsibilities.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Estimados padres, y tutores:
Este es un amable recordatorio de que hoy es un día de Salida temprana. Todos los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:30 p. m.
Por favor, hagan los arreglos necesarios para asegurarse de que su hijo(a) sea recogido(a) a tiempo. Recoger a los estudiantes puntualmente ayuda a garantizar la seguridad de todos y permite que nuestro personal complete sus responsabilidades al final del día.
This is a friendly reminder that today is an Early Dismissal Day.
All students will be released at 12:30 PM.
Please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time. Timely pick-up helps ensure the safety of all students and allows our staff to complete end-of-day responsibilities.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Estimados padres, y tutores:
Este es un amable recordatorio de que hoy es un día de Salida temprana. Todos los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:30 p. m.
Por favor, hagan los arreglos necesarios para asegurarse de que su hijo(a) sea recogido(a) a tiempo. Recoger a los estudiantes puntualmente ayuda a garantizar la seguridad de todos y permite que nuestro personal complete sus responsabilidades al final del día.
Support Our School at Sonic!🥤
We hope to see our Panther families there! Every purchase helps support our school.
Families must show the digital flyer, printed flyer, or fundraiser sticker for the sale to count toward our school’s profit.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾💙
We hope to see our Panther families there! Every purchase helps support our school.
Families must show the digital flyer, printed flyer, or fundraiser sticker for the sale to count toward our school’s profit.
Thank you for supporting our Panthers! We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾💙
Save the Date
🎉 SOUTHWEST FALL FESTIVAL 🎉
Dear Southwest Families,
Mark your calendars! We are excited to invite you to our Southwest Fall Festival!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Southwest Elementary School
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit! Bring your family and join us for a wonderful time with Southwest staff and our amazing community partners.
We look forward to seeing our Southwest families come together to celebrate and make lasting memories!
🍁 Fun for the Whole Family! 🍁
We hope to see you there!
With Panther Pride,
Southwest Elementary School 🐾
📢 Southwest Parents, We Need Your Feedback!
We kindly ask all parents to take a few minutes to complete our Parent Survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU4M1XrwlFBw42MTZyMNXvxCeuL-X6i1Y2gh6O0IwgGDQAEA/viewform?usp=header
Your feedback is important to us! We want to better understand what you would like to see more of at Southwest and how we can continue improving our school community.
We want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions about activities, events, programs, and opportunities that would help make Southwest an even better place for our students and families.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeU4M1XrwlFBw42MTZyMNXvxCeuL-X6i1Y2gh6O0IwgGDQAEA/viewform?usp=header
Your voice matters, and your feedback makes a difference!
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and for being an important part of the Southwest family!
Southwest Families,
Please be advised that our school internet and phone systems are currently down. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We will notify families as soon as our systems are back up and running.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Southwest School Administration
Please be advised that our school internet and phone systems are currently down. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
We will notify families as soon as our systems are back up and running.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Southwest School Administration
Just a reminder!
Today is Early Release. Students will be dismissed at 12:30PM
Please plan accordingly on picking up your child/children.
SAVE THE DATE!
🎉 SOUTHWEST FALL FESTIVAL 🎉
Dear Southwest Families,
Mark your calendars! We are excited to invite you to our Southwest Fall Festival!
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Southwest Elementary School
Come out and enjoy an evening of fun, laughter, and community spirit! Bring your family and join us for a wonderful time with Southwest staff and our amazing community partners.
We look forward to seeing our Southwest families come together to celebrate and make lasting memories!
🍁 Fun for the Whole Family! 🍁
We hope to see you there!
With Panther Pride,
Southwest Elementary School 🐾
📣 Southwest Elementary Parent Notification
PTSO Information Session
Dear Southwest Families,
We would like to invite all parents and guardians to an informational meeting about our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization (PTSO)!
During this session, we will discuss what the PTSO is, the responsibilities of its members, and how parents can get involved in supporting our school.
📅 Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Southwest Elementary Cafeteria
We encourage all parents to attend, learn more about the PTSO, and discover ways to become involved in making Southwest Elementary an even better place for our students, families, and staff.
Your involvement makes a difference! Together, we can build a stronger school community and create more opportunities for our children to succeed.
We hope to see you there!
Southwest Elementary — Together We Make a Difference! 💙💛
Dear Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that today is an Early Dismissal Day.
All students will be released at 12:30 PM.
Please make the necessary arrangements to ensure your child is picked up on time. Timely pick-up helps ensure the safety of all students and allows our staff to complete end-of-day responsibilities.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Estimados padres, y tutores:
Este es un amable recordatorio de que hoy es un día de Salida temprana. Todos los estudiantes saldrán a las 12:30 p. m.
Por favor, hagan los arreglos necesarios para asegurarse de que su hijo(a) sea recogido(a) a tiempo. Recoger a los estudiantes puntualmente ayuda a garantizar la seguridad de todos y permite que nuestro personal complete sus responsabilidades al final del día.
Dear Southwest Families,
This is an important reminder that this Monday, October 19, 2026 all students were provided with a replacement ID. Students are required to wear their school ID daily. Please review the attached notice for details regarding our Student ID Dress Code Policy and the consequences for students who do not wear their IDs.
Replacement IDs are available for purchase at school for $1 for a paper ID or $5 for a laminated ID.
We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your partnership!
Sincerely,
Southwest Administration
Go Panthers!
📢 ¡Recordatorio importante para las familias de Southwest este Lunes 19 de octubre de 2026, todos los estudiantes recivieron una IDi tendran que portar su identificación escolar todos los días como parte del uniforme y de las medidas de seguridad de nuestra escuela.
Por favor, ayúdenos asegurándose de que su hijo(a) traiga y porte su identificación diariamente. Las identificaciones de reemplazo están disponibles en la escuela: $1 por una identificación de papel y $5 por una identificación laminada.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y colaboración para mantener nuestra escuela segura y organizada!
💙💛 ¡Go Panthers!
This is an important reminder that this Monday, October 19, 2026 all students were provided with a replacement ID. Students are required to wear their school ID daily. Please review the attached notice for details regarding our Student ID Dress Code Policy and the consequences for students who do not wear their IDs.
Replacement IDs are available for purchase at school for $1 for a paper ID or $5 for a laminated ID.
We appreciate your support and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and positive learning environment for all students.
Thank you for your partnership!
Sincerely,
Southwest Administration
Go Panthers!
📢 ¡Recordatorio importante para las familias de Southwest este Lunes 19 de octubre de 2026, todos los estudiantes recivieron una IDi tendran que portar su identificación escolar todos los días como parte del uniforme y de las medidas de seguridad de nuestra escuela.
Por favor, ayúdenos asegurándose de que su hijo(a) traiga y porte su identificación diariamente. Las identificaciones de reemplazo están disponibles en la escuela: $1 por una identificación de papel y $5 por una identificación laminada.
¡Gracias por su apoyo y colaboración para mantener nuestra escuela segura y organizada!
💙💛 ¡Go Panthers!
SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING!🧡💜💚
Get ready for a spooktacular week of fun! October 26–30 Dress up each day and show your school spirit! 🍂✨
🧙♀️ Monday, October 26: Witchy, Wizard or Spooky Hat Day!
👻 Tuesday, October 27: Friendly Ghost Day!
🎃 Wednesday, October 28: Pumpkin Day — wear orange and black!
🟣 Thursday, October 29: Polka Dots and Stripes Day!
📚 Friday, October 30: Character Book Day — dress as your favorite book character!
⚠️ Reminder:*No scary masks or swords. School-appropriate attire only!
Let’s make it a fun, festive, and spirited week! 🧡🖤💜
#SpiritWeek #SchoolSpirit #PumpkinDay #BookCharacterDay #SchoolFun
💛 Hello, Southwest Families! 💛
Remember, you still have a chance to purchase your $15 coupon for FREE dress-down days through April 28! 🎉
You can purchase your coupon tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, or Friday, October 16. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
💛 ¡Hola, familias de Southwest! 💛
¡Recuerden que todavía tienen la oportunidad de comprar su cupón de $15 para disfrutar de días de vestimenta libre hasta el 28 de abril! 🎉
Pueden comprar su cupón mañana, jueves 15 de octubre, o el viernes 16 de octubre. ¡No se pierdan esta gran oportunidad!
Remember, you still have a chance to purchase your $15 coupon for FREE dress-down days through April 28! 🎉
You can purchase your coupon tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, or Friday, October 16. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
💛 ¡Hola, familias de Southwest! 💛
¡Recuerden que todavía tienen la oportunidad de comprar su cupón de $15 para disfrutar de días de vestimenta libre hasta el 28 de abril! 🎉
Pueden comprar su cupón mañana, jueves 15 de octubre, o el viernes 16 de octubre. ¡No se pierdan esta gran oportunidad!
📣 IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR OUR FAMILIES
Dear Southwest Families, 💙
To help keep our students safe and ensure a smooth start to the school day, we would like to remind everyone of our campus arrival and visitor procedures outlined in the student handbook.
🚪 Student Drop-Off
All students must be dropped off at the front gates. We understand that some mornings can be difficult, and students may need extra support separating from their families. Please know that our caring teachers and instructional aides will be available to help students and walk them to their classrooms when needed.
🤝 Meeting with Teachers
If you would like to speak with your child's teacher, please schedule an appointment or meeting in advance. This allows our teachers to give each family their full attention while minimizing classroom interruptions and keeping our students safe.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation, and continued partnership. Together, we can create a safe, welcoming, and positive school environment for all our students! 💙
— Southwest School
📣 RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PARA NUESTRAS FAMILIAS
Estimadas familias de Southwest: 💙
Para ayudar a mantener seguros a nuestros estudiantes y garantizar un buen comienzo de la jornada escolar, queremos recordarles los procedimientos de entrada al plantel y de visitas establecidos en el manual del estudiante.
🚪 Entrada de los estudiantes
Todos los estudiantes deben ser dejados en las puertas principales de la escuela. Entendemos que algunas mañanas pueden ser difíciles y que algunos estudiantes necesitan apoyo adicional al despedirse de sus familias. Queremos que sepan que nuestros maestros y asistentes educativos estarán disponibles para ayudar a los estudiantes y acompañarlos hasta sus salones cuando sea necesario.
🤝 Reuniones con los maestros
Si desean hablar con el maestro o la maestra de su hijo(a), por favor programen una cita o reunión con anticipación. Esto permite que nuestros maestros puedan dedicarles toda su atención a cada familia, al mismo tiempo que se minimizan las interrupciones en los salones y se mantiene la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes.
Gracias por su comprensión, cooperación y apoyo continuo. ¡Juntos podemos crear un ambiente escolar seguro, acogedor y positivo para todos nuestros estudiantes! 💙
— Escuela Southwest
Parents! Meet with our Parent Coordinator and South Mountain Block Watch on tomorrow October 14th. Learn how you can support our FALL FESTIVAL this year!
Date: 10/14/2026
Time: 9:00AM
Location: Southwest Cafeteria
Wednesday $1 Dress Downs are back!!
Purchase a $15 Coupon only on October 14,15,and 16 to cover free dress down from now until April 28!!
Los Miercoles $1 para vestirse formal an regresaron!!
Compra un Coupon de $15 solo en Octubre 14,15, y 16 para poder cubrir vestimenta normal asta el 28 de Abril!!
Happy Instructional Coach Day! 🎉
We appreciate you more than you know! 💐👏
#InstructionalCoachDay #ThankYouMrsHettesheimer #SchoolCommunity #TeacherSupport #WeAppreciateYou #PantherPride
¡Feliz Día del Coach Instruccional! 🎉
¡La apreciamos más de lo que se imagina! 💐👏
#DíaDelCoachInstruccional #GraciasMrsHettesheimer #ComunidadEscolar #ApoyoALosMaestros #LaApreciamos #OrgulloPantera
We appreciate you more than you know! 💐👏
#InstructionalCoachDay #ThankYouMrsHettesheimer #SchoolCommunity #TeacherSupport #WeAppreciateYou #PantherPride
¡Feliz Día del Coach Instruccional! 🎉
¡La apreciamos más de lo que se imagina! 💐👏
#DíaDelCoachInstruccional #GraciasMrsHettesheimer #ComunidadEscolar #ApoyoALosMaestros #LaApreciamos #OrgulloPantera
CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS ARE COMING! 💛💙📣
Are you a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student ready to bring the energy, teamwork, school spirit, and positive attitude? Then we want YOU! 📣🐾Our Cheerleading Tryouts are right around the corner!
📅 Tryout Dates:
🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
🗓️ Thursday, October 15
🗓️ Friday, October 16
⏰ Time: 2:45–4:15 PM
📣 Physical is required.
✨ Come ready to SHINE, CHEER, and SHOW YOUR SW SPIRIT! 💙💛🐾
Good luck to all our future cheerleaders! 📣✨
¡LAS PRUEBAS PARA PORRISTAS SE ACERCAN! 💙💛📣
¿Eres estudiante de 6.º, 7.º u 8.º grado y estás listo para demostrar tu energía, trabajo en equipo, espíritu escolar y actitud positiva? ¡Entonces te queremos a TI! 📣🐾
¡Las pruebas para el equipo de porristas están a la vuelta de la esquina!
📅 Fechas de las pruebas:
🗓️ Martes, 13 de octubre
🗓️ Jueves, 15 de octubre
🗓️ Viernes, 16 de octubre
⏰ Horario: 2:45–4:15 p. m.
📣 Se requiere participación física.
✨ ¡Ven preparado para BRILLAR, ANIMAR Y DEMOSTRAR TU ESPÍRITU SW! 💙💛🐾
¡Mucha suerte a todos nuestros futuros porristas! 📣✨