PTA MEETING – OCTOBER 14th
The PTA meets virtually at https://meet.google.com/hqs-vfcw-ygu It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committee, or bring your ideas to the table. We’d love to see you there!
PTA STAFF BREAKFAST POTLUCK
SWE Families - Let's thank the SWE staff for everything they've done during the first quarter of the school year! Please sign up for an item before for a breakfast potluck on Monday, October 20. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094BAAAF2FA1FA7-59312968-first Text or email Rachel Etheridge (704) 214-7294; rachelaetheridge@gmail.com with questions.
FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT
Join us on Tuesday, October 21st from 4:30 – 6:00 PM for an evening of stories, games, and fun as we celebrate the joy of reading together! Families are invited to explore literacy activities and discover new ways to support reading at home. Whether you're a bookworm or just beginning your reading journey, there's something for everyone.
A.L.A.S. COUNTRY SHOWCASE AT LITERACY NIGHT
Join the Celebration! A.L.A.S. Country Showcase at Literacy Night A.L.A.S. invites Hispanic families to participate in the country showcase tables we will host on Tuesday, October 21, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. during Literacy Night. If you are interested in participating and hosting a table that represents your country, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844ADA82AA5FBCE9-59123391-literacy?useFullSite=true#/
GARDENING DAY AT SOUTHWEST
Join other Southwest families to make our campus beautiful on Saturday October 25 from 8am-11am. Bring your pruning shears, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and good cheer. Donations of flowers, shrubs, bird feeders, benches, etc. will be very well-received! Questions and/or suggestions should be sent to Whitney Eibl: whitneyeibl@gmail.com (252) 396-1177
WOODCROFT CLUB
Register for a Woodcroft Club workday camp by October 31 using code SWECAMP, and 5% of your tuition will be donated to Southwest Elementary! These fun-filled camps are perfect for holidays and teacher workdays. They keep kids active with crafts, games, story time, and even pool trips. Enrollment for the 2025–2026 school year is now open: woodcroftclub.org/school-year-camps
IMPORTANT DATES
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