Southwest Elementary Newsletter
May/June 2023
A Note from Mr. Hofer
Parents/Guardians,
To say we've had a busy month would be an understatement. Our students and staff did a tremendous job navigating severe weather safely in early April. 3-5 grade students have completed IAR state testing and 5th grade students completed the Illinois Science Assessment. It's been a full year of learning and growing, but we're not done yet.
The final month of school includes our Spring Program and Field Days. 5th graders will have the opportunity to travel to GMS to learn some of their procedures and expectations during middle school transition day. On May 12, we look forward to bringing "Circus Day" back to our elementary schools. We are still in need of volunteers for this event. You can sign up on this link. Please note that, due to two snow days earlier this winter, the last day of school is currently scheduled for June 2. This will be a half day of student attendance.
Please help me celebrate our terrific staff during "Teacher's Appreciation Week" during the week of May 8-12. Our staff works selflessly all year long to provide our students the best education possible.
Thank you for your support and partnership.
Take care,
Brian Hofer
Southwest Principal
23-24 Registration
1st – 12th GRADE REGISTRATION
Registration for current and new students must be completed online between Monday, July 10, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. and Monday, August 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
Kindergarten registration will be completed online for the 2023-24 school year. Kindergarten registration opened on April 17 and will close on May 12 at 3:00 p.m. If your child is not registered by May 12, you will need to wait until the district registration opens on July 10 to complete the registration.
More information found here.
CIRQUE AMONGUS
ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Cirque Amongus will return to Southwest in the Spring of 2023! We will need 88 volunteers total to make this event a success for all of our 370 Southwest students. If you would like to be a helper, you must be able to attend both of these appointments: *Thursday, May 11 Circus Day Prep Meeting from 6:00 to 8:00 PM AND Friday, May 12 Circus Day at Southwest from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
If you can attend both dates, please signup using the link below. Please share with other parents, guardians, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Your help is greatly appreciated at this fun event!
SignUp Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e4da4a929a4f94-circus#/
SPRING PROGRAM REMINDER!
K-1: 8:30
4-5: 9:30
2-3: 1:30
2023 Retirees
2023-2024 New Staff
Math Interventionist- Kyle Morey
4th Grade- Grace Orlikowski
Kindergarten- Julie Boone
Instructional Aide- Stephanie Stephenson
May/June Calendar Items
May 2nd- PTA Meeting (6 p.m.)
May 3rd- Concordia Preschool Visit
May 5th- 2nd Grade to Nahant Marsh, School Store, HHH Puppet Show (K)
May 11th- Circus Day Volunteer Training (6-8 p.m.)
May 12th- Circus Day
May 15th-19th: MAP Testing
May 16th- Laps for Luke (Wear Red)
May 18th- 4th Grade to Giant Goose
May 19th- 3rd Grade Pioneer Day, 4th Grade State Float Parade
May 25th- 3-5 Field Day at GHS, 5th Grade MS Transition Day
May 29th- No School
May 30th- K-2 Field Day (12:15-2:00)
June 1st- Spring Programs
June 2nd- Last Day of School (11:35 Student Dismissal)
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 1:00 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.
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/