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.
Valentine’s Day parties will be held on Friday, February 12. Be watching for a a note from your classroom teacher!
Kindergarten screenings are being held on March 26! Please contact the office for more information.
Preschool screenings are being held on February 26! Please contact the office for more information.
Hello! Tomorrow is the last day for Southwest Elementary online Scholastic Book Fair. If you have not ordered, follow the link below for an easy check out. Thank you for your continued support!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=southwestelementaryschool19
Click the image below to view the Christmas Spirit dress up days for Southwest December 14-18!

Christmas Break is almost here! NO SCHOOL: Monday, December 21 - Monday, January 4. Classes resume Tuesday, January 5.
