Southwest Middle School
Tuesday, October 19th
Good morning, Hawks. Please Stand for the Pledge.
Lunch today is chicken strips and steamed broccoli OR Wow butter sandwich and a cheese stick.
Announcements
Student 2: COME ONE, COME ALL to the Southwest Winter Carnival! This year, the “winter” carnival will be on Thursday, November 18th. The carnival will include games, prizes, food, cornhole, a silent auction and SO much more! The winter carnival is our main fundraiser for PTA and a great time for families of all ages. For more information, please stop in the office.
Student 1: 7th and 8th grade girls basketball will have a meeting in the gym on Thursday after school from 3:10-3:30.
Student 2: Wrestling will have a meeting in the cafeteria on Thursday after school from 3:10-3:30.
Student 1: It’s Red Ribbon Week! On Wednesday, Oct 20, wear red for Red Day!
Student 2: Hey Southwest! 1st period Helping Hawks, with Ms. Tucker, has a billboard downstairs that honors our community’s veterans for Veteran’s Day. Come to Ms. Tucker’s Room (44) to get a soldier silhouette-print your active duty or veteran’s (someone who served or is serving in the US military) name on the silhouette, and we will post them on our bulletin board! We are grateful for all the men and women who sacrifice to protect our country, our lives, and our rights!
Thank you, in advance, for participating in honoring the Veterans and active military in our SWMS family!
Student 1: Don’t forget, the National PTA sponsored annual arts contest is underway! This year’s theme for students to interpret through dance, music composition, writing, photography, videography and visual arts is “I Can Change the WORLD by…” and entries are due this Friday, October 22. Entry forms are available in the office.
Activities
Student 2: Cross Country has the All City meet today at West at 3:30.
Student 1: 7th grade volleyball teams have games at SWMS today. The silver team plays at 5:15, SW team plays at 4:00, Purple team plays at 4:00, and the Hawks team plays at 5:15.
Student 2: The 8th grade A volleyball team has a game at East today at 5:15.
Student 1: The other 8th grade volleyball teams play at West today. The B Purple team plays at 4:00, the B Silver team plays at 5:15, and the B Hawks team plays at 5:15.
Student 1: Daily Fact: Ghost crabs growl using teeth in their stomachs.
(Source: https://bestlifeonline.com/animal-facts/
Both: Have a great day, Hawks!
Monday, October 18
On Wednesday, Oct 20, wear red for Red Day!
Student 1: Hey Southwest! 1st period Helping Hawks, with Ms. Tucker, has a billboard downstairs that honors our community’s veterans for Veteran’s Day. Come to Ms. Tucker’s Room (44) to get a soldier silhouette-print your active duty or veteran’s (someone who served or is serving in the US military) name on the silhouette, and we will post them on our bulletin board! We are grateful for all the men and women who sacrifice to protect our country, our lives, and our rights!
Thank you, in advance, for participating in honoring the Veterans and active military in our SWMS family!
Student 2: October is National Arts and Humanities Month and when the National PTA sponsors its annual arts contest. Each year a new theme is chosen for students to interpret through dance, music composition, writing, photography, videography and visual arts. This year’s theme is “I Can Change the WORLD by…” and entries are due by Friday, October 22. Entry forms are available in the office.
Student 1: Smile! Picture retakes will be on Monday, November 8th!
Activities
Student 2: The 7th grade Silver volleyball team has a game at West at 4:00.
Student 1: The 7th grade SW volleyball team has a game at SW at 4:00.
Student 2: The 7th grade Purple volleyball team has a game at SW at 5:15.
Student 1: The 7th grade Hawks volleyball team has a game at South at 4:00.
Student 2: The 8th grade B Purple volleyball team has a game at North at 4:00.
Student 1: The 8th grade Silver volleyball team has a game at West at 5:15.
Student 2: The 8th grade B Hawks volleyball team has a game at South at 5:15.
Daily Fact: Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th.(Source: https://www.beagreatteacher.com/daily-fun-fact/)
Both: Have a great day, Hawks!
Friday, October 15
Good morning, Hawks. Please Stand for the Pledge.
Lunch today is a chicken patty sandwich and potato smiles OR Wow butter sandwich and a cheese stick.
Announcements
Kindness can change the world! Join the Hawks Helping Others service club on Monday, October 18th to help plan our upcoming Day of Kindness. Meet in Room 78 from 3:10 until 4:00 pm.
Hey Southwest! 1st period Helping Hawks, with Ms. Tucker, has a billboard downstairs that honors our community’s veterans for Veteran’s Day. Come to Ms. Tucker’s Room (44) to get a soldier silhouette-print your active duty or veteran’s (someone who served or is serving in the US military) name on the silhouette, and we will post them on our bulletin board! We are grateful for all the men and women who sacrifice to protect our country, our lives, and our rights!
Thank you, in advance, for participating in honoring the Veterans and active military in our SWMS family!
October is National Arts and Humanities Month and when the National PTA sponsors its annual arts contest. Each year a new theme is chosen for students to interpret through dance, music composition, writing, photography, videography and visual arts. This year’s theme is “I Can Change the WORLD by…” and entries are due by Friday, October 22. Entry forms are available in the office. Please enjoy this skit to help you think about this year’s theme:
Speaker A: Man, this world is messed up.
Speaker B: Yeah, and what can we even do about it?
Speaker C: I Can Change the World By….
(Long pause)
A: um, by what?
C: Oh I was just reading the theme for this year’s Reflections arts contest, I Can Change the World By… (short pause) See they want you to choreograph a dance or write a song that tells how YOU can change the world.
B: But I can’t make music.
A: Would they take a short movie? That’s art, right? And you rule ticktok.
C: Yeah, or it can be a photograph, a short story or poem or a piece of 2D or 3D art. Stop by the front desk and they have the guidelines and application forms.
B: okay, but what’s in it for me?
C: There will be gift cards for the top two winners, and prizes and food for all the participants.
A: Cool. Can I do more than one entry?
C: Absolutely, just make sure you CHANGE THE WORLD BY Fri October 22nd cuz that’s the day your fabulous art is due to the front office. See what I did there? Change the world by Friday. Hahaha! I’m too funny!
Activities
Knowledge Bowl has a competition with Hill City at 9:00 on Saturday.
Daily Fact: It takes a sloth two weeks to digest its food.
(Source: https:// https://www.thedodo.com/16-amazing-animal-facts-1094218100.html)
Have a great day, Hawks!
Wednesday, October 13th
Lunch today is chicken nuggets, corn, and a breadstick OR Wow butter sandwich and a cheese stick.
Announcements
The Southwest PBIS team is hosting a Pizza Ranch fundraiser this Thursday from 5:00 – 8:00 at the Southside Location. All money raised will be used to buy PBIS prizes and Hawk Store merchandise. Please come join us for dinner!
6th grade volleyball players: If you haven’t turned in your uniform, please turn it to the office tomorrow.
Activities
The 7th grade Silver volleyball team has a game at North at 4:00.
The 7th grade Hawks volleyball team has a game vs North at 4:00.
Daily Fact: A bolt of lightning is five times hotter than the sun.
(Source: https:// https://redtri.com/quirky-facts-and-trivia-for-kids/slide/3)
Tuesday, October 12th
Good morning, Hawks. Please Stand for the Pledge.
This is Nathan Plotkin. Today is Tuesday, October 12th, and here are your morning announcements.
Lunch today is a hot dog and Jo Jos OR Wow butter sandwich and a cheese stick.
Announcements
Activities
- The 7th grade SW volleyball team has a game at East at 4:00.
- The 7th grade Purple volleyball team has a game at East at 5:15.
- The 8th grade A volleyball team has a game vs West at 4:00.
- The 8th grade B Silver team has a game at West at 4:00.
- The 8th grade B Hawks team has a game vs East at 5:15.
Daily Fact: Bats always turn left when leaving a cave.
(Source: https://www.thedodo.com/16-amazing-animal-facts-1094218100.html)
Have a great day, Hawks!