Southwest Elementary School

The Board of Education recognized Emerson Fei, Lilly Long , Preston Wallace, and Dorothy Wang during their latest meeting for winning honors at the North Carolina State Science and Engineering Fair. Congratulations to our brilliant young scientists! #wsfcs

Every “bunny” loves Titan Buddies

Don't Miss Our In-Person Southwest Community PTA Meeting! Connect with the PTA, discuss important school updates and next year's plans, and discover how you can make a difference. Enjoy pizza and drinks! Tuesday, April 22nd, 6pm at the School Cafeteria RSVP by April 19th: https://bit.ly/swesptaapril

WS/FCS is encouraging families to sort out their bus stops for next school year early to make sure everything is in order before the May 30 deadline. Learn more on our website at https://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/article/2134681. #wsfcs

HUGE congrats to Southwest Elementary's Problem 3 team! They're heading to the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals at Michigan State! 🤩 First team from our school to make it this far! They'll compete against teams from the US & countries like Korea, Germany, China, & Japan! These amazing kids spent months developing their creative solution & rocked the State Finals! Odyssey of the Mind is a program where students solve long-term problems using teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Teams choose a problem at the beginning of the year and spend time designing, building, and practicing their solution. They also have to think on their feet during the competition in a spontaneous problem-solving challenge. Support their journey to Worlds here: https://gofund.me/eadb409b #OdysseyOfTheMind #WorldsBound #SouthwestElementary

Today, our amazing 5th graders stepped back in time and experienced life in the American Colonies with the incredible Camp Flintlock, Inc. ! 🇺🇸✨ They didn't just read about history; they LIVED it! From trying on colonial attire at the Dress Up & Store, to mastering traditional games, crafting beautiful necklaces, and even making their own beeswax candles, it was a day filled with hands-on learning and unforgettable moments! 🕯️🧵🎲 This amazing field trip perfectly aligns with our social studies standards, bringing to life the values, beliefs, and traditions that shaped the United States! It's one thing to read about the American Revolution, but to actually experience it? That's learning they'll never forget! A huge shoutout to Camp Flintlock for their engaging and educational program, complete with a pop quiz and prizes! 🏆 And an even bigger THANK YOU to our fantastic parent volunteers and dedicated teachers who made this incredible day possible! Your support and enthusiasm helped make this a truly memorable experience for our students. 🙌 Let's hear it for our 5th graders – future historians and candle-making experts!

📚 Exciting news! The Scholastic Spring Book Fair is just ONE WEEK away! 📚 Get ready for some amazing books! Make shopping a breeze by setting up your student's eWallet: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southwestelementaryschool2

Friendly reminder! Spring Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, March 27th. 🌷 We've attached some important information from Strawbridge Studios to help you and your child prepare. Please take a moment to review the details regarding picture packages, ordering, and what to expect.

SW Families and Local Businesses! 💚 Remember the thrill of picking out a new book at the book fair? 📖 Let's give that same joy to every student at SW! Our Scholastic Book Fair is coming soon, and we're excited to offer "Share the Fair" – a program that ensures ALL our students can experience the joy of taking home a new book. Sometimes, students need a little help to purchase books, and that's where you come in! Just a small donation can help a student choose their own book and discover the magic of reading. Let's come together as a community and make this Book Fair unforgettable for everyone! Donate to Share the Fair and help us put a book in the hands of every SW student. https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600081199

Look at these lucky charms! 🌈 Our Southwest kindergarteners are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with smiles and spirit! The Southwest PTA wishes everyone a happy and festive day. May your day be as bright and cheerful as these little leprechauns!

Spring is in the air at Southwest! 🌷 Get ready for fun! 🎉 Our Book Fair is March 28th - April 4th, followed by our annual Spring Fling on Friday, April 4th! 📖 Volunteer for the Book Fair: https://bit.ly/spring2025bookfair 🌸 Volunteer for Spring Fling: https://bit.ly/SpringFling2025SW 🌻 Buy Spring Fling wristbands ($10): https://southwest.givebacks.com/store/items/1170485 Wristbands cover everything except food trucks and book fair purchases. Door tickets are cash/check only. Questions? Send us a message.

⏰ Time's running out! Only 5 more days to join our Kids Heart Challenge and learn about heart health! Help our school earn PE equipment and protect little hearts. Sign up here: http://www2.heart.org/goto/SWClemmons #KidsHeartChallenge #HeartHealth #PE #SchoolFundraiser

Today was a day of inspiration and learning as our 1st grade classes hosted a Black History Wax Museum! Each student chose an influential African American figure, wrote a speech, and transformed into their character. Visitors were treated to incredible presentations as our students brought these historical figures to life. We're incredibly proud of the dedication and effort our students put into this project. Take a look at the amazing moments captured in these photos!

Join us for another Spirit Night 🍕🥤 Spirit Night is the best excuse to not cook dinner - Come enjoy delicious food at Brixx Wood Fired Pizza while help raising money for SW! When: Wednesday, Feb 26th, 4pm-9pm Where: Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar Why: $4 for every adult entrée and $1 for every kids’ meal will go to Southwest Elementary! *Please bring the form (it'll be in your child's Tuesday folder or on PTA website) and give it to your server - there will be extra at the restaurant* See you there!

Southwest Elementary is bursting with pride for our talented artists! 🌟 While the weather may have disrupted the Winter Reflections Art Exhibition reception at SECCA on Thursday, February 20th, we refuse to let it dampen our celebration of Allison Combs, Cameron Navas-Martinez, and Lilly Gimlin. Their incredible artwork—Allison's 'Snow Owl,' Cameron's 'Fall Landscape,' and Lilly's 'Paul Cezanne Still Life'—deserves to be recognized. Though SECCA won't be extending the show, we’re sharing their masterpieces here! Congratulations, students! We’re so proud of your hard work and creativity. #SouthwestElementary #ArtisticTalent #WinterReflections #StudentAchievement"

Reading takes us on incredible adventures! A robot in the wilderness? This week is Read Across Southwest, we'll be exploring the unexpected with "The Wild Robot"! There's nothing quite like exploring a story together. Stay tuned for updates on our reading week! #ReadAcrossSouthwest #TheWildRobot #Southwest

We have our winners for the 2025 WS/FCS Elementary School Battle of the Books: 1st Place - Clemmons Elementary School 2nd Place - Southwest Elementary School 3rd Place - Meadowlark Elementary School Congratulations to everyone on a great battle! #wsfcs

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨 Get ready for a magical night at the 5th Grade Winter Semi-Formal! But hurry, today is the VERY LAST DAY to purchase your tickets. We're excited to welcome DJ Yung Prophet, and each student will enjoy a snack, beverage, and a graduation gift bag! Remember, tickets are not sold at the door, so don't miss out! ⏰ Sales close at 9 PM tonight! Grab your tickets here: https://southwest.givebacks.com/store/items/1151296 #WinterSemiFormal #LastDayForTickets #DJYungProphet #SouthwestElementary #semiformals

❄️ Only ONE WEEK LEFT to get your tickets for the 5th Grade Winter Semi-Formal! ❄️ Come celebrate with your friends, enjoy delicious snacks, and dance the night away with DJ Yung Prophet ! Get your tickets HERE: https://southwest.givebacks.com/store/items/1151296 It's going to be a magical evening!

Southwest ElementaryFall 2024 Panorama Survey Results are in! Link to PDF in Menu --> Documents --> Guides and Documents