Teacher Feature: Today we are featuring Ms. Johnson's class!
Ms. Johnson's students partnered up for an art and science integration project with Mrs. Hauswirth's class. They used clay and other items to create insect sculptures. It was a fun experience and allowed the older students to create positive connections with younger students. Way to go, Fifth Graders!
What an electrifying day at Southwood! Our students and staff lit up the halls with their brightest neon colors for Neon Glow Spirit Day! From glowing shirts to neon accessories, everyone was shining with school spirit! Way to go, Panthers!
And, don't forget tonight is Neon Glow Night put on by the PTO. In the gym from 5:30-7:00. Can't wait to see you there!
Teacher Feature: Today we are featuring Mrs. Hauswirth's class and Mrs. Coleman's class.
Both of these classes recently hosted an authors tea for their families!
Mrs. Hauswirth's Second Grade class worked on writing Animal Research Books. They chose a favorite animal to read and write facts about Appearance, Diet, Habitat, Life Cycle, and Fun Facts. Once they had their facts, they organized them and wrote a rough draft, edited, and created a final copy book. They drew realistic illustrations and a cover.
With their published books completed, they practiced presenting skills. Families were invited to be our audience and small groups presented parts of their books to those rotating groups. This gave everyone a chance to be brave as they shared their hard work!
Well done second graders!
We can't wait to see you at Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, March 27 in the school gymnasium!
We can't wait to meet all of our future Panthers!!
UPDATE: Students and staff are safe. Law enforcement has confirmed the device in the Enumclaw Middle School courtyard was a cell phone battery that caught fire after being thrown to the ground. The fire was immediately extinguished. We have confirmed there were no injuries. Students and staff are still safely evacuated, and law enforcement has cleared the school and surrounding exterior. We will provide you with any additional information once it has been received.
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Enumclaw Middle School has been evacuated by the Enumclaw Police Department after a small explosive device detonated outside in the school courtyard. Students and staff are safely evacuated. We will provide updates as soon as we receive them.
We were so lucky to have Tap Root Theater visit our school today! They performed a fantastic skit on bullying prevention called "Rocks!", engaging our students and teaching valuable lessons on kindness and respect. Thank you, Tap Root Theater, for helping us create a safer, more inclusive environment for everyone!
Attn. Panther Community: The school nurse is in need of your support! We are collecting donations of new or used pants, as well as snacks for the health room.
If you’re able to contribute, please drop off donations in the school office. We appreciate you!
Don't forget we have a full school day this Friday. No early release.
🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from Southwood! 🍀
Our students rocked their green today, bringing plenty of festive spirit to the school! From shamrocks to rainbows, everyone was ready for a little luck of the Irish! 🌈🍀
What a magical night last Thursday here at Southwood! Our 2nd and 3rd graders put on an unforgettable performance with songs inspired by Aesop’s Fables! 🦊🐢 From the clever fox to the patient tortoise, our students brought these timeless tales to life through their beautiful voices and creative spirit. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Bravo to all our talented performers, and a big thank you to Mrs. Means, our music teacher, for the unforgettable show!
REMINDER: To recover lost instructional time from closures during the November Cyclone windstorm, Friday, March 21, and Friday, May 23, are now REGULAR SCHOOL DAYS. Please note that these are NOT early release days, as they must meet state instructional hour requirements.
Teacher Feature: Mrs. Bubnick's 3rd grade class.
In our third grade classroom, we have been exploring our world. We have been using maps and globes to learn the oceans and continents of the world and were they are placed in relation to the equator. This week we put our creative side to the test by building a model of our Earth out of paper mache! Students will be placing the continents on the globe, then label all the oceans and continents by name.
We are SO proud of all our students for their incredible work on this year’s Share Fair projects! From creative presentations to passionate explanations, it was inspiring to see the hard work, curiosity, and enthusiasm each student put into their projects. No matter what they were sharing about every student shined! Well done, Panthers!
Edible Book Art!! These and more will be on display tonight at Family Literacy Night! Can't wait to see you there ( 5:30-6:30 in the gym)!
We've been having an amazing Spirit Week here at Southwood, celebrating Read Across America Week! Don't forget—tonight is our big event! Join us for the Share Fair from 5:00 to 6:00, Family Literacy Night from 5:30 to 6:30, and the Book Fair in the library from 3:30 to 7:00. We can't wait to see you there!
Meet the staff Monday: today, in honor of music in our schools month, we are meeting our wonderful music teacher, Mrs. Means!
My name is Lucinda Means, and I’m excited to be in my second year of teaching music at Southwood! I began my teaching career right here at Southwood, so this is only my second year teaching in a public school, though I’ve been working with kids for much longer. I started teaching both swim lessons and piano lessons in high school. My love for music started at the age of four when I began learning piano, and I’m grateful to share the joy of music with all the students here at Southwood.
Thank you, Mrs. Means, for all you do for the students of Southwood!
Spirit week next week, Panthers!
SCHEDULED DOWNTIME: Skyward will be down for scheduled maintenance on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Maintenance should be complete by 9:00 pm.
Students in Mrs. Markquart's class are mathematicians! Each morning, they enter the classroom, take care of their morning routines, greet their friends with a smile and engage in a math activity. Pattern blocks, Greater or Less Than, BUMP, math equations, and Number Club are just a few of the activities children can choose to kick start their day! Not only are they strengthening their mathematical skills, but they are practicing their social skills as well. What safe, respectful, responsible and KIND Panthers we have in Kindergarten!
