Southwest Elementary Newsletter
October 2022
A Message From Mr. Hofer
Dear Parents and Caregivers:
It is hard to believe that the end of the first quarter and Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner. Please plan on attending Parent-Teacher Conferences; your child's teachers are eager to share all they have learned from working with students for the first two months of school. If you have questions regarding the time you signed up, please contact your child's teacher.
The district has redesigned its website to make it easier to use. There's also an app that can be downloaded to your phone. More details can be found HERE.
We can't wait to see you in a couple weeks. Thank you for your support of our building and your child's education.
Wishing you well,
Mr. Brian Hofer
Southwest Principal
Elementary School Students at High School Football Games
A Note From Mrs. Dietrich
Please call my office, 309-945-0658 for any questions.
A SPOTLIGHT ON MENTAL HEALTH- INFORMATION FROM OUR SOCIAL WORKERS
With increased access to technology and students receiving phones at much younger ages, social media concerns have been on the rise. Developmentally, elementary age students do not fully understand the consequences of social media. It is very important for parents and guardians to research and monitor their children’s social media accounts. It is also helpful to have screen time parameters and guidelines at home. For example, no phones when eating meals with family and a place to charge phones in the evening where children cannot have access to them.
Here is a great article with some pointers regarding social media safety: https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/social-media-smarts.html
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Please reach out to your child's teacher if you are not sure of your conference date and time.
Important Dates
October 13 - Hour Early Out
October 13 - P/T Conferences (4:00-8:00
October 14 - First Quarter Ends
October 18 - Hour Early Out
October 18 - P/T Conferences (4:00-8:00)
October 21 - First Quarter Report Cards Available on Skyward
October 21 - Teacher Institute (No Student Attendance)
November 8 - No Student Attendance (Election Day)
November 16 - 1/2 Day Teacher Institute (Students dismissed at 11:30)
Pick Up & Drop Off
Southwest Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
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/