Spirit Week was an absolute blast! Our students brought the energy every single day—getting cozy in their comfiest outfits for Comfy Day, dreaming big on Future Self Day, and showing off their creative looks on Hat Day. The school lit up with color on Class Colors Day, and we wrapped up the week with Southwood pride and excitement on School Spirit Day!
It’s always so fun to see our students' creativity, enthusiasm, and school pride shine.
Have a great weekend, Panthers — and go Mariners!!
It’s always so fun to see our students' creativity, enthusiasm, and school pride shine.
Have a great weekend, Panthers — and go Mariners!!
October 13, 2025, is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Celebrated annually on the second Monday of October, this day is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, traditions, and ongoing contributions of Native peoples—both past and present.
Don't forget Spirit Week this week, Panthers!
🍎 National School Lunch Week is coming up next week!🍎
Having a full belly helps improve learning by providing the brain with the necessary energy and nutrients for focus, memory, and concentration.
Did you know that this year, every student at Southwood receives FREE breakfast and lunch thanks to the number of approved Free & Reduced Lunch applications submitted LAST year?
We’re so grateful for the support of our families in helping us reach this incredible milestone — and we’d love to do it again!
To help us qualify for school-wide free meals again next year, please take a moment to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for this school year if you think you may qualify!
Apply here or find more info: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/free-and-reduced
Thank you for supporting our school and helping every student stay full and focused!
Having a full belly helps improve learning by providing the brain with the necessary energy and nutrients for focus, memory, and concentration.
Did you know that this year, every student at Southwood receives FREE breakfast and lunch thanks to the number of approved Free & Reduced Lunch applications submitted LAST year?
We’re so grateful for the support of our families in helping us reach this incredible milestone — and we’d love to do it again!
To help us qualify for school-wide free meals again next year, please take a moment to fill out the Free & Reduced Lunch Application for this school year if you think you may qualify!
Apply here or find more info: https://www.enumclaw.wednet.edu/page/free-and-reduced
Thank you for supporting our school and helping every student stay full and focused!
What a gourd-geous day our kindergarteners had at the pumpkin patch today!
REMINDER: There is no school on Friday, October 10, 2025, for a teacher-directed in-service day.
Approximately one in five people in the United States lives with a disability. In Washington State, October is Disability History Month and a perfect time to learn more about the Disability Rights Movement, its challenges and triumphs, and expand our understanding of history to include those with disabilities. Visit https://www.aapd.com/movement/ to learn more.
Our monthly newsletter is packed with updates, important dates, and all the fun things happening this month! Don’t miss a beat — be sure to check your inbox!
https://enumclawwa.edurooms.com/engage/southwood-elementary/newsletters/swe-newsletter-10-3-25-88222
What a Fun Friday at Southwood!
We kicked off the day with Popcorn Friday during lunch recess and a fun game of football with Mr. Bwanika for anyone who wanted to join. Students also got to enjoy a cozy Movie Day during lunch — always a favorite!
At our Panther Pride Assembly, the Safety Patrol was officially sworn in, and the Hero Team wowed us with a skit all about our October skill of the month: Responsibility. We also celebrated last month’s award recipients for demonstrating Respect, our September
skill of the month. And the highlight of the day? Mr. Means was taped to the wall AND our students got to dress him up to celebrate reaching their Read-a-thon goal! Way to go, Panthers!
And there’s more — because our Panthers went above and beyond in the Read-a-thon, they’ll be celebrating later this month with a giant inflatable slide during school as a special reward for all their hard work!
What a fantastic Friday, Panthers — have a great weekend!
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. We all can take part in making our community a safer and more supportive place for everyone. Learn more about how to prevent, identify, and stop bullying at StopBullying.gov
Happy National Principals Month! Join us in sending a huge thank you to our very own principal who leads with dedication and inspires students every day. A principal's impact is invaluable! Thank you Mr. Means for all you do for the students of Southwood.
What an AMAZING day at our Share Fair yesterday!
Our students truly blew us away with their incredible projects — they put so much thought, creativity, and time into their work, and it showed in every detail. Yesterday, they had the chance to present their projects to their peers, and the excitement in the room was real!
It was heartwarming to see how proud they were to share what they had learned, and just as wonderful to see their classmates being so supportive, and encouraging.
We are so proud of our young thinkers, creators, and presenters. Way to go, Panthers!!
Our students truly blew us away with their incredible projects — they put so much thought, creativity, and time into their work, and it showed in every detail. Yesterday, they had the chance to present their projects to their peers, and the excitement in the room was real!
It was heartwarming to see how proud they were to share what they had learned, and just as wonderful to see their classmates being so supportive, and encouraging.
We are so proud of our young thinkers, creators, and presenters. Way to go, Panthers!!
We're so close to our Read-a-Thon goal, Panthers!!
Our Read-a-Thon is nearing the finish line, and the excitement is REAL! Uni, Zeb, and Dino have been spotted reading their hearts out in the library — and they’re counting on YOU to help us reach our goal!
Let’s make this final push the biggest one yet! Every minute counts, every donation helps, and every reader makes a difference. Let’s do this, team!
Don’t forget — you can bring your donations tonight during Open House and Share Fair (5:15-6:15)! We can't wait to see you there!!
Our Read-a-Thon is nearing the finish line, and the excitement is REAL! Uni, Zeb, and Dino have been spotted reading their hearts out in the library — and they’re counting on YOU to help us reach our goal!
Let’s make this final push the biggest one yet! Every minute counts, every donation helps, and every reader makes a difference. Let’s do this, team!
Don’t forget — you can bring your donations tonight during Open House and Share Fair (5:15-6:15)! We can't wait to see you there!!
Our amazing readers have been crushing it, and we’re SO close to earning the ultimate prize… TAPING OUR PRINCIPAL TO THE WALL! You are getting so close to our goal, Panthers!!
Keep reading, keep logging those minutes, and let’s make this happen! We believe in you, Southwood stars!
Keep reading, keep logging those minutes, and let’s make this happen! We believe in you, Southwood stars!
Don't forget it's picture day tomorrow, Panthers!
We’re officially HALFWAY to our Read-a-Thon goal! 💥 Way to go, readers!
A big shoutout to the 7 classrooms who hit today’s target and earned their teachers a well-deserved coffee AND a special visit from Uni, Dino, and Zebra! The excitement was real!
More coffee deliveries and magical visits are coming TOMORROW… and there’s still plenty of time for other classes to reach their goals this week. Let’s keep reading and make it all the way to the top!
A big shoutout to the 7 classrooms who hit today’s target and earned their teachers a well-deserved coffee AND a special visit from Uni, Dino, and Zebra! The excitement was real!
More coffee deliveries and magical visits are coming TOMORROW… and there’s still plenty of time for other classes to reach their goals this week. Let’s keep reading and make it all the way to the top!
Earlier this week our students had a blast during Maker Space Monday in Media class! It was amazing to see them exploring, building, and creating while practicing persistence and problem solving working toward their Learning Targets: "I can keep going when something doesn’t go my way." and "I can find new approaches."
Way to go, makers! Keep imagining, building, and learning!
Way to go, makers! Keep imagining, building, and learning!
We have a lot going on next week, Panthers!
September 15th to October 15th is a time to honor the rich history, culture, and accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans of past and present.
ESD encourages you to explore the art, enjoy the cuisine, dive into the literature, and learn the stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans with roots in Latin American countries and cultures.
ESD encourages you to explore the art, enjoy the cuisine, dive into the literature, and learn the stories of Hispanic and Latino Americans with roots in Latin American countries and cultures.
Patriot Day, observed each year on September 11, is a time to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic events of 2001. It is also a day to honor the courage of first responders and the resilience shown by communities across the nation.
