The winning classes for collecting the most ounces of candy are:
Pre - K - Mrs. Rinehart 660.26 oz.
Kindergarten - Mrs. Clark 790 oz.
First Grade - Mrs. Boyer 606.01 oz.
Second Grade - Mrs. Keena 451 oz.
Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a success!
2021 Southwest Elementary Fall Reading Scavenger Hunt Bingo
Complete the bingo card and survey anytime from now until Sunday, November 7th. As you explore the downtown businesses, you will be able to complete your bingo card. You can fill up your card or just get 5 in a row. Record your answers on the bingo card, fill out the survey and return it to school by Monday, November 8th to be entered into a drawing for awesome prizes!!!
UPDATE ON 1ST AND 2ND GRADE FIELD TRIP:
This is our hopeful plan and where we are now with the field trip:
*We are postponing Thursday's field trip due to 80% chance of rain.
This is trying to be rescheduled for Monday, November 1st.
A note will be sent home when this is finalized.
Our DHS clubs and teams will host Trunk or Treat/ Haunted Hallways inside the high school on Thursday, October 28 from 5:00 - 6:30. This event is for pre-K - 5th grade students who are dressed up for Halloween.
A huge thank you to the staff and students at Central and Southwest who have collected extra candy for us!!
We look forward to seeing all of the little ghosts and goblins!!
Friday, October 29
Fall Parties at Southwest
Thursday, October 28
2nd Grade Field Trip to Pumpkin Hollow
Stoddard County VB Tournament
Dexter is hosting this week at the BEC.
MSTA and Golden Age are the only two passes that are accepted.
Admission for all adults is $3.00, students $2.00, no passes for students.
Tonight during the varsity game vs NMCC please remember to help keep our students, visitors, and parents safe during the game. Students should remain seated with an adult unless walking to the concession stand or bathroom and remember the grass area is not for playing. Thank you for your help.
Click here for K-2 School Supply Lists:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siujrTFUWOpu_fR1L9nRkU4sIkUkRxJ1QIlCFFIqHJI/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&ts=60f71e24
Click here for the Pre-K School Supply List:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kleZIK9ElWAbyHTmKvMDAX2s1PVLGRlv3mMzb1CzTms/edit?usp=sharing_eil_m&ts=60f71e02
Thank you, Dee Loflin, for the turtle presentation at Southwest today!
Southwest Elementary
Dexter Public Schools has decided to transition to masks being optional for students and staff beginning Thursday, April 22nd.
School will be dismissed at 11:00 today.
Click the link below to view Summer School Newsletter:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sgMjCp_YQyOspCxkCcH_raIk-WJ1o4PnGuCi4vxlN0A/edit?usp=sharing
Southwest will be having Bearcat Buddies today.
MARCH INTO READING: Students will continue to bring in signed book forms for books read at home with the family! Keep watching for slips and additional information from classroom teachers.
Thursday, March 11–student early dismissal at 11AM. Teachers will have PM AMI work time.
Friday, March 12–NO SCHOOL
Dr. Suess Reading Week dress up days:
Monday- Green Eggs & Ham... wear green!
Tuesday- I Can Read With My Eyes Shut... wear a shirt you can read!
Wednesday- Cat In The Hat... wear a hat!
Thursday- Fox In Socks... wear crazy socks!
Friday- If I Ran The Zoo... wear animal print!
ATTN- Inclement Weather AMI Information: In your child’s red folder, you will find two AMI packets. With inclement weather being forecasted this week, we want to be prepared in case of a school closure. Please follow these guidelines in regard to the AMI packets:
Packets are only completed if Dexter School District is out of school.
*If school is dismissed for inclement weather, complete your first AMI packet.
*If school is dismissed for inclement weather for a second day, complete your second AMI packet.
Place your completed packets into your child’s red folder and return them to school when the students return.
February 15 & 16: No School for students! Teachers will have a PD work day on Tuesday, the 16th.