Weekly Warrior
Volume 11 Issue 5 December 11th, 2017
Important Dates
Dec 11th-FAFSA Open Lab with Keith Ritchie for Seniors and Parents in Library
Dec 12th-Staff Christmas Luncheon in Mrs. Winget's Room (175)
Dec 12th-Attendance Celebration for November (Grades 9/10 from 1:10 - 1:25 and Grades 11/12 from 1:25-1:40)
Dec 13th-PLC Meetings 3:30 - 4:00
Dec 14th-Clubs 8:20 - 8:40
Dec 14th-Christmas Lunch in the Cafeteria
Dec 15th-Club Photos 1st/2nd
Dec 15th-Blood Drive in Library
Dec 19th-Last Day for Students before Christmas Break
Dec 19th-Talent Show during 5th
Jan 4th-Midterms Posted by 3:30
Jan 9th-Mock ACT for ALL Juniors (In case of snow, test next day back)
Jan 11th-Clubs 8:20 - 8:40
Mock ACT on January 9th
Literacy
Here are some strategies to improve literacy at SWHS:
- Teach reading skills in our classrooms
- Direct vocabulary instruction
- Sustained Silent Reading
- Require reading directly related to content area as part of curriculum
- Provide reading materials in the classroom
- Promote a culture of reading in our building
Literacy across all contents is part of a basic foundation for a great education. Encourage your students to check out a book to take home and read over the Christmas Break, or better yet, schedule a time with Charity Edwards to take your students to the library before we are out for the break.
Google Classroom--The About Tab
Teachers can add class resources like their syllabus, links to helpful websites like ACT prep, etc.
Success With Higher Standards
Southwestern High School will strive to graduate every student college/career ready and prepared for the 21st century.