The Soaring Eagle
September 2026 News
Straight from the Top!
At Southwest Preparatory School – Seguin, every Eagle is more than a student—they are part of a family. Through our SOAR expectations of Safety, Ownership, Acceptance, and Respect, we foster a culture where students are encouraged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. This year, our Big Give campaign theme is "Fuel the Flight, Fund the Future," and we are inviting our community to invest directly in opportunities that help our Eagles soar.
Funds raised through The Big Give will create an immediate and meaningful impact on our campus by supporting classroom innovation grants, instructional resources, student incentives and recognition programs, extracurricular activities, and campus student impact projects. These investments allow our teachers to bring creative ideas to life, provide engaging learning experiences, recognize student achievements, and expand opportunities that enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Every donation, regardless of size, helps us build a stronger future for our students. Together, we can empower our Eagles with the tools, experiences, and support they need to succeed. Join us in helping our students reach new heights—Fuel the Flight. Fund the Future.
Patriotism
Student Focus:
"I show respect and love for my country by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance each day and honoring the values it stands for."
Why it matters:
Patriotism reminds us that we’re part of something bigger than ourselves. Taking a moment each day to pledge our allegiance isn’t just a routine—it’s a chance to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy and the responsibilities we share as American citizens.
Real-World Reward:
Showing respect for our country builds character, unity, and pride that extends beyond the classroom. These qualities help you become a thoughtful, engaged citizen—traits that will serve you well in college, your career, and your community.
Empathy
What is Empathy?
Empathy is understanding and feeling what others are experiencing.
Why focus on Empathy?
Empathy builds a positive classroom culture and strengthens their relationships with others. It also prepares your students to be leaders in their community.
⬇️ Click the links below to discover ways you can help your student grow and develop empathy at home.
Guidance Goodies
Helping Your Child Set Goals & Embrace Challenges
As the school year gets underway, September is the perfect time to help your child set meaningful goals—both academically and personally. Many students fall into the mindset of doing “just enough to pass,” but long-term success comes when they challenge themselves to go beyond the minimum.
You can encourage your child by asking questions like:
What do you want to accomplish this semester?
What’s one area you’d like to improve in?
How can I support you in reaching your goal?
For our middle and high school families, goal-setting also connects directly to our College and Career Scholarship Program. Students who commit to excellent attendance, strong academics, positive behavior, and volunteering can earn up to $300 each semester to support their future college, trade, or technical school plans.
Qualifications:
- Maintain an "A" average with all classes
- Have at least 95% attendance
- Have no discipline records
- Pass all state-administered tests
- Complete community service hours
- 2 Hours/ semester for students in 6-8th grades
- 4 Hours/ semester for students in 9-12th grades
This month, as we begin fundraising for the scholarship program, we encourage you to talk with your child about setting one academic and one personal goal. Your guidance and encouragement make all the difference in helping them see challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities to grow and succeed.
⬇️ Click the link below to earn more!
Helping you help your child succeed, one step at a time.
School Compacts: Agreements and goals between the parents, students, and school.
Family Engagement Policy: Texas parent and family engagement policies combine federal Title I requirements, Texas Education Code mandates, and state guidelines. They require school districts and campuses to create written, shared plans that build two-way communication, involve families in decision-making, and respect diverse community needs.
Seguin Eagles – Fuel the Flight. Fund the Future. 🦅
Fundraising Activities:
🍅 Salsa Sales Sept 17
🍪 Bake Sales Sept 21
🎨 Student Art Auction - Sept 21-22
😄 Silent Auction Items
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Slime the Principal - Top 2
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Pie the Assistant Principal - Top 2
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Sumo Wresting - Top 2
Be a Principal for a Day
Be an Assistant Principal for a Day
Be a counselor for a Day
💦 The sliming, pie throwing, and taping will all happen at our BIG GIVE End Celebration on September 25!
Campus Goal: $2,500
Give Online: Donations can be made from Sept 16-24
We encourage our families to share this link with friends and relatives so they can help support our students’ future success!
Let’s come together, Fuel the Flight, Fund the Future, and help our Eagles soar! 💛
⬇️ Click the link below to donate or share the link with others!
Attendance MATTERS!
Celebrating Excellent Attendance at Southwest Preparatory School – Seguin Campus
At Southwest Prep Seguin, every school day matters! Our new Eagles of Excellence program celebrates and rewards students who demonstrate outstanding attendance throughout the school year.
We want to recognize our Eagles for making school attendance a priority and encourage every student to SOAR into school every day! 🎓🦅
🤍 WHITE SCARF — LEVEL 1
Weekly Student Recognition
Students with perfect attendance from the previous week will be recognized every Monday!
🎉 Student recognition during Monday assembly
⭐ Teacher recognition with a Perfect Attendance Sticker
💰 3 Eagle Bucks awarded by the teacher
🏆 Student's name or picture displayed on the Attendance Wall of Fame in the classroom
💙 BLUE SCARF — LEVEL 2
Nine-Week Recognition
Students who maintain perfect attendance for nine weeks will receive:
📜 Perfect Attendance Certificate presented at assembly
🍦 Ice Cream Party
🎁 Entry into a drawing for five $20 gift cards
❤️ RED SCARF — LEVEL 3
Semester Recognition
Students who achieve perfect attendance for the semester will receive:
📜 Perfect Attendance Certificate presented at the Award Ceremony
🍕 Pizza Party with Sodas
🎁 Entry into a drawing for five $25 gift cards
🤍💙❤️ WHITE, BLUE & RED SCARF — LEVEL 4
Yearly Recognition
Students who achieve perfect attendance for the entire school year will receive:
🏅 Recognition at the Superintendent Recognition Ceremony
🥇 Medal Award + $25 Gift Card
🚌 Special Field Trip — based on age and number of qualifying students
🎁 Grand Prize Drawing:
🥉 3rd Place — AirPods
🥈 Runner-Up — Tablet
🥇 Grand Prize — 4 Tickets to Six Flags Fiesta Texas or Schlitterbahn
🔄 ATTENDANCE “REBOOT” CAMP
Month of May
Our May Attendance Reboot Camp will encourage classrooms to finish the year strong!
Classroom Criteria:
📊 Classroom attendance average of 90% or higher
📈 A visual attendance tracker displayed in the classroom and updated weekly
🍧 Reward: Kono Ice
👩🏫 STAFF INCENTIVES
We are celebrating our staff members who help encourage students to attend school every day!
Criteria:
A homeroom class reaches the monthly average attendance goal of 93%.
Eligible staff will be entered into a drawing for:
💳 $50 Gift Card
🍽️ Lunch Provided
🦅 LET'S SOAR TOGETHER!
Every day counts. Every student matters. Every day is an opportunity to SOAR!
Thank you, parents and families, for partnering with us to make excellent attendance a priority. Your support helps our Eagles stay engaged, connected, and successful!
🦅 S — Safety
🦅 O — Ownership
🦅 A — Acceptance
🦅 R — Respect
Attendance + Engagement + Achievement = EAGLES OF EXCELLENCE!
What our PreK friends are diving into this month—and how you can support their learning at home.
This month, we will begin a new theme in our classroom, “My School and Me.” School is very exciting for your child with so many new things to learn, including new school routines. We will be talking about routines your child does at home to get ready for school, such as getting dressed, eating breakfast, and brushing teeth.
Try This at Home: Review with your child how they get ready for school. Try This at Home: Review with your child how they get ready for school. Ask: What do you do first? Next? Last?
To extend the learning at home, we invite you to explore our Pre-K At-Home Learning Resources.
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Pre-K 4 families: Weeks 1–4 Learning at Home activities and digital books are now available.
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Pre-K 3 families: September’s theme, “Awesome Me,” is ready for you.
👇 Click the link below to access PreK At-Home Learning resources.
Here’s what’s happening this month:
Snack Bar Fridays
Our Snack Bar officially opened on August 28 and will now be open every Friday from 2:30–3:30 PM in the cafeteria.
Special Celebrations
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First Responders Reception
Wednesday, September 11 | 8:00-8:30 Assembly, 8:30-8:45am Refreshments in Cafeteria
We will honor our local heroes and remember the events of 9/11 with gratitude and respectGrandparents Day Reception | Thursday, September 14 | 2:00-3:30pm
- Join us in celebrating our wonderful grandparents with treats and beverages.
Next PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Friday, September 4, at 6:00PM. We invite all parents, staff, and community members to join us as we work together to support our students and school.
Ongoing Fundraisers
Get Involved!
PTO has dedicated this school year to giving back to our students at SWP. We want to help make this school year is amazing! Join us as we come up with new ideas , rewards and activities to get students and parents involved.
Membership: $10 per family | $5 for staff and their families
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Donations: Drop off with Miss Terry in the front office—every little bit helps!
Deadline for PTO Class enrollment pizza party is September 30.
Meet Your PTO Officers
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Gabriella Rocha– President
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Rebecca Hyatt – Vice President
Jamie Kirk - Secretary
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Jade Gonzalez – Treasurer
Rhiannon George - Sargent at Arms
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. Together, we can make a difference.
Phone: 830.549.5930
FAX: 830.433.4534
Location: 2400 E. Walnut Street Seguin, TX 78155
Email School: info-seguin@swprep.org
Email School Board: christinn.jean@swprep.org
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