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2022 is the year of the Tiger!
Happy Lunar New Year!
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Southwest Schools celebrates Black History Month. We celebrate Black achievement and contributions to our Nation's History.
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2022 is the year of the Tiger!
Happy Lunar New Year!
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Join us to learn about TELPAS and who takes it?
Morning Session: 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Afternoon Session: 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81984825425?pwd=YWNDbmpIS2xCT25CeENrSTFmZjFvUT09
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Students engaged in conversation throughout the lesson. Teachers provide sentence stems for students to participate in the coversation.
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Learning strategies and language
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Daniel Saenz is a great resource to our Board! Very respectful to the position he serves and our Southwest Schools community.
- Rose Norman, COO
January is Board Appreciation Month.
Thank you SWS Board of Directors!
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Jai Daggett is always ready to engage in discussions, asks questions, and seeks clarification.
- Rose Norman, COO
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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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Jan. 11th - 14th students 6th - 8th grade will be testing. Please make sure your student is on time to school, and prepared with their laptop charged.
Del 11 al 14 de enero, los estudiantes de 6.° a 8.° grado realizarán pruebas. Asegúrese de que su estudiante llegue a tiempo a la escuela y esté preparado con su computadora portátil cargada.
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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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