SWMS Weekly Cowboy Message
Dr. Armond's Message for the Week of 2/6/23 - 2/10/23
This section is our SWMS FOUNDATION- It explains WHO we are, WHAT we do, and WHY we believe in SWMS!
#WeAreSouthwest #SWMSStrong #ThePowerWithin
SWMS VISION STATEMENT
Southwest community believes every student can learn, grow, and succeed and successful learning is reliant upon a dynamic environment characterized by high expectations and effective contribution, collaboration, and communication of all stakeholders as educators. We are committed to knowing our students, building relationships, embracing our diversity, and cultivating high evidence-based achievement for all students.
SWMS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Southwest Middle School is to prepare students for high school and beyond by creating a community of learners working together in a safe environment that encourages academic, social, and personal growth.
SCHOOL MOTTO - "Who Are You?"
I am gifted and talented.
I am a high achiever.
It's not my APTITUDE
But my ATTITUDE
That determines my ALTITUDE!
CORE VALUES
Teamwork. Respect. Integrity.
COWBOY STANDARDS- At Southwest Middle, we “WALK THE PATH”:
Practice Honesty / Act Responsibly/ Treat others with Respect/ Have Self-Discipline
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COMPETITION!! Tuesday, Feb. 7
Mrs. McPherson
Battle of the Books Advisor
PTSA MEMBERSHIP MEETING: Come to our PEACEFUL SCHOOLS TRAINING (Feb. 7 at 6pm)
MAGNET and CHOICE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
The window for Magnet/Choice School applications is currently open and ends February 20, 2023. Please visit the link below for more information.
https://www.gcsnc.com/Page/73265
Please contact a Counselor if you have questions: Mrs. Lawrence- 6th (formerly Ms. Cousar), Ms. Dumas- 7th, and Mrs. Martin- 8th.
22-23 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!!!
2022-2023 Yearbooks are on sale! Pricing is $40 for non-personalized and $45 for personalized. To order go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 10477. No yearbooks will be sold at the end of the year so make sure to purchase yours today! To order go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use the code 10477. Have pictures you would like to submit to be used in the 2022-2023 yearbook? To do so go to https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/ and use the code swmscowboys ! Thank you for your help!
If you have questions, please contact either Ms. Stephens (johnsok6@gcsnc.com) or Ms. Kloepfer (kloepfr@gcsnc.com)!
.UPCOMING TESTING DATES- REMINDER
Please see the dates below for upcoming testing:
GCS INTERIMS
Interims 6-8 ELA: January 9-10 (COMPLETED)
Interims 6-7 Math: January 12-13 (COMPLETED)
Interims 8 Science: January 12-13 (COMPLETED)
School CFA 6-7 Science: January 17-18 (COMPLETED)
Interims 7-8 NC Math 1: January 23-24 (COMPLETED)
Interims 8 Math: February 2-3 (COMPLETED)
Winter NWEA MAP
6-8 Reading: January 30-31 (COMPLETED)
6-8 Math: February 6-7 (HAPPENING THIS WEEK)
ATHLETICS UPDATES- from Coach McGinnis- Athletic Director
Hello Southwest Middle School Families:
Our Wrestling Team has two matches this week. Monday our Wrestling Team will have a(n) AWAY match versus Northern Middle School. Thursday our Wrestling Team has a HOME match versus Southeast Middle School. The match start times are 5:00PM.
Our Cheer, Boys & Girls Basketball teams have two games this week. Monday our teams will have a HOME game versus Northern Middle School. Thursday our Cheer, Boys & Girls Basketball teams will have a(n) AWAY game versus Southeast Middle. The Girls games will start at 4:45pm. The Boys games will start at 6:00PM.
The admission prices are $5 for adults and $3 for students for all middle school athletic events.
THANK YOU for your continued support of SWMS!
Joey McGinnis
SWMS Athletic Director
22-23 PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
REPEAT: Please see our 22-23 Processes and Procedures. We will continuously update the document as information is updated:
MESSAGE FROM OUR PTSA
- PEACEFUL SCHOOLS RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TRAINING: A PTSA sponsored event Peaceful Schools Restorative Practices Training will be on Tuesday, February 7th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Dinner will be provided by PTSA from Cookout between 5:30 to 6:00 pm. Incentives: Students who come with a parent receives a homework pass from Dr. Armond in addition to receiving house points and extra points for each person they bring!
- PLEASE JOIN THE PTSA! There is still time! Individual Memberships are $8 and Family Memberships are $14 (includes 2 family members). All membership dues go toward our classroom needs, technology, programs for students, teacher appreciation and more!
Click this link to join now https://swms.memberhub.com/store.
COWBOY WEEK AT A GLANCE
Calendar of Events for the year: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ueg-JNTyQfJvz0clIw7jF_U-JOehBlb2AeEyTLLxAuY/edit?usp=sharing
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6
❖ AWESOME INSTRUCTION: https://bit.ly/3Pw0rPh
❖ ACADEMICS: We will have NWEA Math testing in all grades.
❖ ATHLETICS: We will have AWAY Wrestling match and HOME Basketball games (vs. Northern Middle). Basketball games begin at 4:45pm and Wrestling begins at 5pm.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7
❖ AWESOME INSTRUCTION: https://bit.ly/3Pw0rPh
❖ ACADEMICS: We will have NWEA Math testing in all grades.
❖ BATTLE OF THE BOOKS: Battle of the Books Competition!
❖ STAFF MEETING: There will be a staff meeting at 4pm.
❖ PTSA MEETING: There will be Peaceful Schools Restorative Practices training for parents at 6pm. Dinner will be provided at 5:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8
❖ AWESOME INSTRUCTION: https://bit.ly/3Pw0rPh
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9
❖ AWESOME INSTRUCTION: https://bit.ly/3Pw0rPh
❖ ATHLETICS: We will have AWAY Basketball games and HOME Wrestling Match (vs. Southeast Middle). Basketball games begin at 4:45pm and Wrestling begins at 5pm.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10
❖ AWESOME INSTRUCTION: https://bit.ly/3Pw0rPh
❖ CHORUS: There will be Wingate Univ. Choral celebration.
UPCOMING DATES
Calendar of events (for the year): 22-23 Calendar of events
2/6-2/7: NWEA Testing (Math)
2/20: Vacation Day
3/14-3/16: Band Festival (MPA- Music Performance Adjudication)
3/30: End of grading period 3
3/31: Optional teacher workday- no school for students
3/31: 8th grade dance
4/7-4/14: Spring Break
LET’S MAKE IT A PHENOMENAL WEEK!!
Southwest Guilford Middle School
Email: southwestmiddleinfo@gmail.com
Website: https://www.gcsnc.com/southwest_guilford_middle
Location: 4368 Southwest School Road, High Point, NC, USA
Phone: 336-819-2985
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swmiddleschool
Twitter: @SWMiddleCowboys