Southwest Elementary Newsletter
April 2024
A Note from Mr. Hofer
Parents/Guardians,
It's hard to believe we are down to 9 weeks remaining in the school year. Hopefully the temperatures will start feeling more like spring and the sun will be out more on a regular basis during April.
Following Easter Break, 3-5 grade students will take part in IAR testing. This testing is required by the state of Illinois for students in 3-8 grade and is one of the main data points going into our school report cards. Our teaching staff and students do a great job preparing for this throughout the year, and now that it is here, our focus is on encouraging students to give their best effort. Here is a short article with ways you can help at home as well.
Have a great month of April!
Brian Hofer
Southwest Principal
Southwest Spring Program DATE CHANGE!!!
The Southwest Spring Music Program will now take place on Friday, May 31st. They will still take place in the Southwest gym.
K-1: 8:30 a.m.
4-5: 9:30 a.m.
2-3: 1:30 p.m.
PTA Information
REMINDER: PTA meeting April 11th at 6:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided.
April Calendar Items
April 4th- Ag in the Classroom (K-2)
April 5th- PTA School Store
April 8th-12th- Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR): 3rd-5th Grade Only
April 11th- BOE Meeting (5:30), PTA Meeting (6:30)
April 15th- Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration Opens
April 18th- Kindergarten Field Trip to Family Museum
April 24th- 1/2 Day School Improvement, Dismissed at 11:35
April 29th- 5th Grade Recorder Concert (7 p.m. at GHS Concert Hall)
Pick Up & Drop Off
Southwest Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures
Health & Wellness
Spring Weather Reminders
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/geneseoschools