SWMS Weekly Cowboy Message
Principal's Message for the Week of 11/30/20 - 12/4/20
This section is our SWMS FOUNDATION- It explains WHO we are, WHAT we do, and WHY we believe in SWMS!
QUOTE OF THE WEEK:
"Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.”
Henri Frederic Amiel
#MindsetMatters
THEME for the 2020-21 school year - "BECOMING: Mindset Matters"
#WeAreSouthwest #SWMSStrong #Becoming
SWMS VISION STATEMENT
We believe every student can learn and succeed and successful learning occurs in a positive environment characterized by high expectations and commitment of all involved. We are committed to ensuring respect for diversity, enhanced learning, and high achievement for all students.
SWMS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Southwest Middle School is to prepare students for high school and beyond by creating a community of learners working together in a safe environment that encourages academic, social, and personal growth.
CORE VALUES
Teamwork. Respect. Integrity.
COWBOY STANDARDS- At Southwest Middle, we “WALK THE PATH”:
Practice Honesty / Act Responsibly/ Treat others with Respect/ Have Self-Discipline
HELP NEEDED- FINAL RETURN TO SCHOOL- CONFIRMATION!!
We need some final information from you. As we prepare for student return to the building in January, we need to CONFIRM your final decisions for student re-entry in the building (i.e. Face to Face OR 100% remote through SWMS). PLEASE take a few minutes and complete our final confirmation form. We need EVERY parent to complete the form so that we make sure that we have everything in place for a SAFE, SUCCESSFUL student return! Note: We will also make phone calls to families to assist in the process.
Thank you in advance!
FINAL Return to School Confirmation- SWMS FORM: https://forms.gle/y5r4uDirNJ6kFpkm7
STUDENT MEALS THIS WEEK
Student meals will be available this week at Southwest HIGH school (as well as other locations on the flyer). See the list of High Point schools who will also serve lunch this week. Please contact our front office if you have questions.
High Point
- Allen Jay Prep
- Andrews High
- Fairview Elementary
- Johnson Street Global Studies
- High Point Central High
- Oak Hill Elementary
- Montlieu Elementary
- Shadybrook Elementary
- Southwest High
- Triangle Lake Elementary
STUDENT RE-ENTRY SCHEDULE
We have available the most updated district information regarding student re-entry.
SAFETY VIDEO
We know that wearing a cloth face covering is one of the best tools we have for reducing the spread of COVID-19. When schools reopen across our state, face coverings will be required for all K – 12th grade students, teachers, staff and adult visitors unless the person (or family member, for a student) states that an exception applies, such as if the person is eating, drinking, or strenuously exercising. Face coverings must be worn by K-12 students, and all teachers, staff, and adult visitors inside school buildings, and anywhere on school grounds, including outside. They are also required while traveling on buses or other school transportation vehicles. Cloth face coverings are required when anyone is in-person in public schools in Plan A or Plan B.
Do you want to take a sneak peak into how we are maintaining SAFETY at SWMS? We are looking forward to having students back in the building!! Please see our RE-ENTRY VIDEO:
SWMS RE-ENTRY VIDEO: https://bit.ly/3nPT2wZ
Please call the front office if you have questions: 336-819-2985.
PTSA UPDATES
*WE NEED YOU!! Please join the SWMS PTSA TODAY!! Link to our SWMS PTSA website:
*SPIRIT DAY- Don't forget our next Chic-Fil-A spirit day AND next PTSA virtual membership meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 9. We look forward to "seeing" you there!!
*Check out all our new SWag!!!!
Support our school by showing your school spirit and ordering some SWag items! Link to shop can be found directly on our website. http://swmsptsa.my-ptsa.org
*PARTNERSHIPS: We are continuing to create new business partnerships for our school! THANK YOU to our business sponsors - Chapman Homes and Property Consultants-Keller Williams Realty, Edible Arrangements, Sheetz, Triad Martial Arts Family Training Center- Also a huge THANK YOU goes to our donors- Dennis and Deborah Ergle, and Richard Tanenbaum! WE APPRECIATE YOU!!#Oursponsorsanddonorsrock
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE!
The SWMS 20-21 Yearbooks are NOW on sale! Please see the link below for information on purchasing 8th grade Ads, purchasing your child's yearbook as well as how to share pictures with us so that they can be used in the yearbook!
Yearbook Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iAln5qhFzm9cIbzgiD5JjaS2foRpQJao/view?usp=sharing
We have moved our shipment date until the summer so that we can include as much as we can from this crazy year inside the yearbook! While this year has been very different, we want to make sure we create the best memories for you and your family! Don't miss out on this opportunity!
Yearbook Order Center: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/10477
7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS
We are still in need of documentation for the TDAP and MCV immunizations from our 7th grade students. This is a state requirement. Parents, please reach out to your health care provider or the local health department to get the immunizations for your student. THANK YOU to the families who have already submitted the required documentation!
COWBOY WEEK AT A GLANCE
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
❖ AWESOME Virtual Learning!: SWMS: Virtual Learning Schedule (WEEKS 4-9 and throughout remote learning)
❖ NO PAPER ASSIGNMENT PICK-UPS: There will be NO paper assignment pick-ups this week. Students received assignments until Dec. 11. Paper Assignment pick up will resume on Monday, Dec. 14.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
❖ AWESOME Virtual Learning!: SWMS: Virtual Learning Schedule (WEEKS 4-9 and throughout remote learning)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
❖ AWESOME Virtual Learning!: SWMS: Virtual Learning Schedule (WEEKS 4-9 and throughout remote learning)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
❖ AWESOME Virtual Learning!: SWMS: Virtual Learning Schedule (WEEKS 4-9 and throughout remote learning)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
❖ AWESOME Virtual Learning!: SWMS: Virtual Learning Schedule (WEEKS 4-9 and throughout remote learning)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 7: Interim Reports available to students
Jan. 7, 2021: Proposed 6th graders return
Jan. 11, 2021: Proposed 7th/8th graders return
Southwest Guilford Middle School
Email: southwestmiddleinfo@gmail.com
Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/southwest_guilford_middle
Location: 4368 Southwest School Road, High Point, NC, USA
Phone: 336-819-2985
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swmiddleschool
Twitter: @SWMiddleCowboys