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Southwood Newsletter
September & October 2017
Welcome to the 2017-18 school year!
Hello Southwood Families!
As I enter my second year, I am so proud of the students, families and
staff members of Southwood Elementary School. The whole Panther
family is committed to developing a learning community where all
students:
Feel physically and emotionally safe;
Develop a sense of belonging in a caring learning community;
and,
Experience academic success, maximizing their learning
potential.
I have been thoroughly impressed how Southwood staff continually
goes above and beyond by devoting time during the summer to
prepare for our kids. They are dedicated to the collaborative and
reflective work of a professional learning community, continually
refining their craft knowledge in order to maximize the learning of each
student with whom we are entrusted. I am blessed to get to serve with
a staff that truly loves each of their students and prioritizes their
needs.
In the year ahead, the Southwood family will take further strides to
develop a sense of safety and belonging as we unpack what it means
to be safe, respectful and responsible in all settings. I encourage
you to open up conversation with your children about what these three
words mean to them. As we develop this common language and
value set, we support each student in feeling safe and cared for,
setting them up for academic and personal growth. Thank you for
your part in this learning community. We have a wonderful year
ahead of us!
Andy Means
Southwood PTA
Fundraiser
Southwood Elementary PTA is
sponsoring a fundraiser through
Northwest Fundraising and we
are asking for your help!
We will be raising money for
science kits, assemblies, art
supplies, library and classroom
books, and other PTA sponsored
programs.
Wednesday Sept. 27th
students will be bringing home
sales packets.
All orders and money will be due
Oct. 11
th
.
Students will be eligible for
great prizes!!