Announcements

🎃🍂 Join us for Southwest Elementary’s Fall Festival! 🍁👻
📅 Friday, October 24
⏰ 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Fun games, treats, and family-friendly activities await! Don’t miss out—let’s celebrate the season together! 🍬🍁

🎨✨ Calling all Southwest Elementary Rangers! ✨🎨
We’re inviting our students to create a Día de los Muertos shoebox altar to be displayed at the Downtown Día de los Muertos Fest! 💀🌼
This is a wonderful way to celebrate and honor loved ones while showcasing your creativity. 💕🕯️
🗓️ Projects are due by October 20
📦 Theme: Día de los Muertos
🎭 Format: Shoebox altar
Let’s show off our Ranger pride and cultural creativity! 💙🤍 #SouthwestElementary #RangerPride #DiaDeLosMuertos

🦃🍂 Southwest Elementary Thanksgiving Luncheon 🍂🦃
Families, you’re invited to join us for our 2025 Thanksgiving Luncheon! 💛
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6
📍 Location: Southwest Elementary
✨ Adult Menu Includes:
🍗 Turkey with Gravy
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🌱 Green Beans
🍞 Dinner Roll
🍴 Stuffing & Cranberry Sauce
🥧 Pumpkin Pie + Holiday Cookie
☕ Tea
🎟️ Tickets:
$6.25 each (admit 1)
Limit 2 tickets per family
Only 200 tickets available
Tickets will be sold first come, first served – don’t miss out on this SWE tradition! 🧡

Southwest Elementary Bubble Run 🎉

Get ready, Rangers—the Bubble Run is almost here! 🫧
Our annual SWE Bubble Run is set for Thursday, October 17th.

We began collecting donations on September 29th and will continue through October 19th. Funds raised will go directly toward supporting our students and school programs.

Thank you for your support—let’s make this Bubble Run the best one yet! 💙🤍

📣💙 October PTA Meeting & Bubble Run Update! 💙📣
Join us tomorrow at 4:30 PM in the SWE cafeteria for our October PTA meeting! 🗓️✨ The Bubble Run fundraiser is already underway—donations started Monday, 9/29. The run is set for 10/17, and funds will be accepted through 10/19! 🎉🫧

Support our Rangers and have fun helping our school! 💙🤍

#SWEPTA #BubbleRun #RangerPride #FundraiserFun

🎖️🇺🇸 ATTENTION MILITARY FAMILIES! 🇺🇸🎖️
We’re excited to kick off our Monthly Military Student Socials starting Monday, October 6!

These gatherings are a special time for our military-connected students to build friendships, share experiences, and enjoy a little extra support and fun throughout the school year. 💬🎉

We’re proud to support our military families — thank you for all you do! 💚🖤

🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT IS ALMOST HERE — AND ALMOST FULL! 🍿🎬
Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night at Southwest Elementary on Thursday, September 18th at 5:00 PM in the SWE Gym!

Due to new construction, chairs are not allowed in the gym — so we’re going picnic-style this year! 🧺✨
Bring your blankets, pillows, and get ready to relax and enjoy the show with your Ranger family! 💙🤍

🎟️ We’re almost at capacity, so be sure to scan the QR code on the flyer and grab your spot!
🍫 Concessions will be available for purchase — come hungry and ready for a cozy night!

Let’s make it a fun and memorable evening together. See you there!

Please see the attached flyer regarding the Voluntary Student Accident Insurance. While the insurance is optional, the coverage provides financial assistance with out-of-pocket medical expenses if your student sustains an accidental bodily injury. To enroll, visit www.sas-mn.com or call 1-800-366-4810 for any questions.

In an effort to include as many amazing grandparents as possible, SWE has decided to split our Grandparent's Day celebrations in to 2 days. One for PK-1st grade and one for 2nd - 5th.

PK-1st Grade will be hosted on Friday September 5, 2025 from 7:30am - 8:15am
2nd - 5th Grade will be hosted on Monday September 8, 2025 from 7:30am - 8:15am

Students will be limited to 2 guests. Please RSVP using the QR code or by sending a note to your child's teacher.

Para incluir a tantos abuelos increíbles como sea posible, SWE ha decidido dividir las celebraciones del Día de los Abuelos en dos días: uno para los alumnos de preescolar a primer grado y otro para los de segundo a quinto grado.

El horario de preescolar a primer grado será el viernes 5 de septiembre de 2025, de 7:30 am -8:15am.
El horario de segundo a quinto grado será el lunes 8 de septiembre de 2025, de 7:30am - 8:15am