WEDNESDAY DINNER PLANS = SOLVED
Join us Wednesday, April 22nd from 4-8 PM at Chipotle on Hwy 751 (Hope Valley Commons near Jordan High). Grab your burrito, bowl, or chips & guac and Chipotle will donate 25% of your order to our PTA. Ordering online for pickup? Use code QXHD8WY.
SOUTHWEST ARTS NIGHT
Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30th, 4:30–6:00 PM—it’s Southwest Arts Night. Our Seahawk artists are taking over the halls with colorful creations, grade levels will be running fun hands‑on activities, and the gym will be buzzing with performances. It’s the most creative night of the year, and you won’t want to miss it.
MOY BENCHMARK TESTING
Beginning Thursday, April 16th through Monday, April 27th, all 3rd–5th graders will take their End‑of‑Year (EOY) Benchmark tests. Students must arrive on time-testing begins promptly at 8:00 AM. Please refer to the attached image for the daily schedule.
CONSENT FOR RETESTING
Beginning with the 2025–26 school year, students who scored not proficient on their end of grade (EOG) state test may participate in a second test administration. This retest will give students the opportunity to improve their test scores. However, parental/legal guardian permission is required for a student to participate in a retest.
Please complete this form giving consent for your child to retake the EOG if they do not pass the first time. This is only for the EOG at the end of the year; there will not be April Benchmark retesting. Giving this approval ahead of time allows us to begin planning so every student has the opportunity to pass the EOG! https://shorturl.at/kPwA6
SCHOOL LITTER CLEANUP
In the spirit of Earth Day, Southwest Elementary parent and Keep Durham Beautiful volunteer, Pablo Torres is organizing a school litter cleanup event on Sunday, April 26th, from 10-11:30am. This will be a great environmental education and stewardship opportunity for ~20 children, who must be accompanied by their parent/guardian. Please RSVP and thank you for your service to the school! https://shorturl.at/udxCN
YEARBOOK PHOTOS
Please share your photos to be included in the yearbook at https://plicbooks.com/go/K9ALUR and don't forget to tag the event!