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Celestino Gonzalez asks the tough questions! Keeps financial solvency at the forfront.
- Rose Norman, COO
January is Board Appreciation Month.
Thank you SWS Board of Directors!
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Linda Heitzer is a cheerleader for students and families. Leads with compassion and fairness.
- Rose Norman, COO
January is Board Appreciation Month.
Thank you SWS Board of Directors!
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Shalin Shah is willing to listen, speaks with conviction, offers unconditional support.
- Rose Norman, COO
January is Board Appreciation Month.
Thank you SWS Board of Directors!
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No School, Monday, January 17, 2022
"The time is always right to do what is right."
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Have a fun and safe three-day weekend!
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Mark Beshears, leads with decisive leadership.
-Rose Norman, COO
January is Board Appreciation Month.
Thank you SWS Board of Directors!
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Southwest Schools would like to take this time to celebrate our Superintendent of Schools!!
Happy Birthday Dr. Felicia Adams!
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January is National School Board Recognition Month!
Thank you Mark Beshears, Shalin Shah, Linda Heitzer, Celestino Gonzalez, Jai Daggett, and Daniel Saenz for all you do for our district!
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Classes will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, January 4, 2022. We are excited to see each of you tomorrow!
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Welcome 2022! Southwest Schools wishes you and your family a prosperous 2022!
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Southwest Schools hopes you are enjoying the season with family and friends! Happy Holidays!
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Southwest Schools Winter Break
December 17, 2021 to January 3, 2022.
Have a fun and safe break, we will see you Tuesday, January 4, 2022!
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Season's Greetings from Dr. Adams and Cabinet.
L to R: Rose Norman, Chief Operations Officer; Tracey Urban, Chief Finance Officer; Dr. Felicia Adams, Superintendent of Schools; Uyen Nguyen, Chief Academics Officer; Natalie Hernandez, Interim Director of Human Resources
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Looking for ways to support learning at home?
Join Us!
December 15, 2021 (4 pm to 5 pm)
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Build Your Teaching Career at Southwest Schools!
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Discovery Middle School
Ms. Walker's 8th Graders exploring Potential and Kinetic energy.
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Discovery MS teachers engaged in meaningful discussion about instructional strategies and supports for our Emergent Bilingual students #teamwork
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Southwest Schools' Thanksgiving Break (November 22 - November 26) We will see you Monday, November 29! Have a safe and fun break with your family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving!
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Thank you Mr. Robert for all that you do at Bissonnet and for Southwest Schools!
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Bissonnet teachers are internalizing lesson plans with Eureka Math and planning with their students in mind while using our high quality instructional materials.
#Southwestschools #Bissonnetelementary
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Thank you to all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. We salute each of you and are grateful that you defend our freedom. Happy Veteran's Day!
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