Southwest Elementary Newsletter
April 2019
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration will be done online for the 2019-2020 school year. Registration will open on April 1st. Parents can begin the process any time on, or after, this date. The registration link can be found on the main page of the district website under Kindergarten Registration.
If parents would still like to come on site for registration, it will be held Thursday, April 11th from 4-7 PM at Millikin Elementary. We will have computers available for you to complete registration in the Collaboration Lab, as well as people to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.
Here is a link to FAQs and answers about the new Online Kindergarten Registration process.
Attendance Reminders
We are getting ready to begin our 4th quarter! This last stretch is exciting and full of student growth. Please remember that student attendance is critical for this continued growth. Continue to encourage healthy habits that promote attendance: regular bedtime, breakfast, and homework routines.
Also, as our Illinois Assessment of Readiness is coming up for 3rd-5th grade students April 8th-12th, we encourage you to try to schedule appointments outside of the school day.
Changes in Transportation
If your child has a change in their normal routine for transportation:
- Please send a written note to your child(ren)'s teacher informing them of the change.
- Indicate on the note the name of anyone other than yourself that may be picking up your child.
- If the change happens during the school day, a call needs to be made by 2:00 pm in order to ensure communication and changes get relayed on time.
- Do not email transportation changes to your child's teacher as they may not be able to check their email during the school day.
PTA Information
THE CIRCUS IS COMING...AND WE NEED YOU!
Parents and Guardians! Ever dream of running away and joining the circus?!
No experience necessary! Volunteers must attend both the training on May 7th from 6 pm - 8 pm and the circus on May 8th from 8 am-3 pm.
Informational Items
April Calendar
April 1st: School Resumes
April 3rd: Bus Safety Drills
April 4th: 5th Grade Field Trip to BizTown (8:40-2:45)
April 5th: Report Cards Go Home
April 7th: Young Artists at the Figge Reception
April 8th-12th: IAR Testing (Grades 3-5)
April 9th: Southwest PTA Meeting (6 p.m.)
April 10th: Ag in the Classroom (K-2)
April 11th: Kindergarten Registration for 2019-2020 School Year; 4-7 p.m. at Millikin Elementary (Registration opens online on Monday, April 1st at 8 a.m.)
April 12th: PTA School Store Open (7:30-8 a.m.)
April 19th: NO SCHOOL
April 24th: PTA Blood Drive (2-6 p.m.)
April 26th: VIP Family Fun Night! (6-8 p.m.)
Southwest Elementary School
Email: bhofer@geneseoschools.org
Website: https://geneseoschools.org/southwest/
Location: 715 South Center Street, Geneseo, IL, United States
Phone: (309) 945-0699
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Southwest-Elementary-School-Geneseo-IL-206219249417001/