Week of March 9 Southwest Elementary Newsletter
SWR5 Elementary Newsletter 3.6.26
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY WELCOMES 10 NEW MEMBERS
Congratulations to Senior Brianna Hoover and Sophomores Dakota Cotton, Taytum Cotton, Aubrey Holt, Holly Johnson, Molly Hendrix, Holley Montondo, Payton Petronella, Abi Hnem, and Sidney Roe for being accepted into the Southwest Chapter of the National Honor Society. The induction ceremony is Wednesday, April 1 at 1:45 p.m in the high school gymnasium. The group will also be installing new officers: Olivia Hnem (President), Addyson Payne (Vice President), Gracie Swanepoel (Secretary), and Taytum Burgess (Treasurer).
Congratulations to Senior Brianna Hoover and Sophomores Dakota Cotton, Taytum Cotton, Aubrey Holt, Holly Johnson, Molly Hendrix, Holley Montondo, Payton Petronella, Abi Hnem, and Sidney Roe for being accepted into the Southwest Chapter of the National Honor Society. The induction ceremony is Wednesday, April 1 at 1:45 p.m in the high school gymnasium. The group will also be installing new officers: Olivia Hnem (President), Addyson Payne (Vice President), Gracie Swanepoel (Secretary), and Taytum Burgess (Treasurer).
SOUTHWEST SPEECH AND DEBATE UPDATE:
Southwest Speech and Debate traveled to New Covenant in Springfield over the weekend. Here are results:
Tesla Eubanks: 6th Place Radio Speaking
Tatum Burgess and Christian Renfrow: 5th Place Improvised Duet Acting
Ashlynn Burgess: 3rd Place Humorous Interpretation
Tatum Burgess: 1st Place Champion Storytelling
Southwest will host our 2nd Annual Speech tournament at the high school this Saturday February 28th.
Southwest Speech and Debate traveled to New Covenant in Springfield over the weekend. Here are results:
Tesla Eubanks: 6th Place Radio Speaking
Tatum Burgess and Christian Renfrow: 5th Place Improvised Duet Acting
Ashlynn Burgess: 3rd Place Humorous Interpretation
Tatum Burgess: 1st Place Champion Storytelling
Southwest will host our 2nd Annual Speech tournament at the high school this Saturday February 28th.
Elementary Newsletter 2.22.26
The 2026-27 school calendar was approved at the board meeting in February. You can access it at the top of our home page at swr5.net or directly with this link: https://aptg.co/9LLxNm
LIFETOUCH AND EPSTEIN FILES:
The Southwest R-V School District is aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding Lifetouch in connection with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Based on the timeline of events and the information currently available, we do not have concerns regarding Lifetouch’s involvement.
Participation in school picture day is completely optional. Parents and guardians may choose not to have their child photographed during Lifetouch picture days. If you prefer to opt out, please notify the appropriate school secretary when picture day is announced.
Should any new or credible information emerge related to Lifetouch and these matters, we will review the situation and reassess our decision accordingly.
The Southwest R-V School District is aware of the concerns that have been raised regarding Lifetouch in connection with the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Based on the timeline of events and the information currently available, we do not have concerns regarding Lifetouch’s involvement.
Participation in school picture day is completely optional. Parents and guardians may choose not to have their child photographed during Lifetouch picture days. If you prefer to opt out, please notify the appropriate school secretary when picture day is announced.
Should any new or credible information emerge related to Lifetouch and these matters, we will review the situation and reassess our decision accordingly.
February 10 was "Safer Internet Day". Are you aware of what your child is sharing and who is watching with their online activities?
For children in grades K-2, help your child understand what’s okay to share, like a drawing, and what should stay private, like their name or school.
For children in grades 3-5, review what’s okay to post online. Even sharing a favorite outfit or pet photo can reveal more than they think.
For children in grades 6-12, review what your teen posts and how it reflects on them. Remind them that colleges, coaches, and jobs may be watching.
Learn more on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/838/southwest-rv/en/signup?source=admin
If you have already signed up, select "Log in" at the bottom of the page.
For children in grades K-2, help your child understand what’s okay to share, like a drawing, and what should stay private, like their name or school.
For children in grades 3-5, review what’s okay to post online. Even sharing a favorite outfit or pet photo can reveal more than they think.
For children in grades 6-12, review what your teen posts and how it reflects on them. Remind them that colleges, coaches, and jobs may be watching.
Learn more on Parent ProTech: https://app.parentprotech.com/838/southwest-rv/en/signup?source=admin
If you have already signed up, select "Log in" at the bottom of the page.
SWR5 Elementary Newsletter
FBLA MEMBERS GOING TO STATE CONFERENCE
At the FBLA District Leadership Conference, FBLA members Kindred Durossette and Ashlynn Burgess advanced to the State FBLA Conference. Kindred took 1st place in Career Portfolio. Ashlynn took 2nd place in Impromptu Speaking.
Other students placing at the district conference were:
Ashlynn Burgess - 3rd place in Introduction to Public Speaking
Brianna Hoover and Andrew Russell - 6th place in Sales Presentation
At the FBLA District Leadership Conference, FBLA members Kindred Durossette and Ashlynn Burgess advanced to the State FBLA Conference. Kindred took 1st place in Career Portfolio. Ashlynn took 2nd place in Impromptu Speaking.
Other students placing at the district conference were:
Ashlynn Burgess - 3rd place in Introduction to Public Speaking
Brianna Hoover and Andrew Russell - 6th place in Sales Presentation
Southwest Schools will be closed on Friday, January 30, 2026, for AMI Day #5 due to extreme cold temperatures and the potential for hazardous morning travel conditions. Please stay safe and warm.
Although there has been some melting today, it is not enough to clear our roads to the point that I feel comfortable with morning travel to school. Southwest Schools will be closed Thursday, January 29, 2026, for AMI Day #4.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Wednesday, January 28, 2026, for AMI Day #3.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026, for AMI Day #2.
Due to the extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions, Southwest Schools will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, for AMI Day #1.
SHELL KNOB, PURDY DEFEAT TROJANS IN MS SCHOLAR BOWL
The middle school scholar bowl team lost four matches to Purdy and Shell Knob Tuesday in a triangular meet. The Trojans return to action at the 12-team Shell Knob Tournament at the end of February.
The middle school scholar bowl team lost four matches to Purdy and Shell Knob Tuesday in a triangular meet. The Trojans return to action at the 12-team Shell Knob Tournament at the end of February.
SWR5 Elementary Newsletter
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 20.
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. School is scheduled to resume on Tuesday, January 20.
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