Southwest Elementary Newsletter

A Note from Mr. Hofer

Dear Southwest Parents and Students,

As we wrap up another incredible school year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of our parents and families for your support. Your partnership plays a vital role in the success of our school, and we are truly grateful for all the ways you’ve contributed throughout the year—whether volunteering in classrooms, attending events, or supporting learning at home.

This year has been filled with meaningful growth, memorable experiences, and important milestones for our students. We are thankful for the trust you place in us each day to teach, guide, and care for your children. Together, we’ve celebrated many successes and worked through challenges, always with the shared goal of helping every student thrive.

Thank you for being such an important part of our school community and for allowing us to be a part of your child’s journey. We wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable summer.

Warm regards,

Brian Hofer

Principal, Southwest Elementary

bhofer@geneseoschools.org

PTA Update

Hello from the PTA! It's hard to believe we are almost done with school! Below is some important information for the last few weeks of school!

May 5- Circus Day! It's finally here. If you forgot to sign up, no worries, here's your last chance! Training for Circus day is Monday May 4 from 6-8. Tuesday May 5 is Circus day from 8am-3pm.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA8AD2CA4FAC70-62346411-circus

May 4-8 - Teacher Appreciation Week - The PTA will be providing Tacos Monday, Pulled Pork Tuesday, Coffee Wednesday, and Pizza on Thursday for the Teachers and staff. Please make sure to let your child's teacher know just how much you appreciate them this week!

May 6 - Octeen Coffee truck will be parked out front from 7am to 8:30am. Please stop by and grab a drink on your way to work. They will have hot and cold drinks available to purchase!

May Calendar Items

May 4: All Unit Choral Festival, Teacher Appreciation Week, Circus Training Meeting 6-8 @ SW, Concordia Lutheran Pre-School Visiting Kindergarten

May 5: Circus Day

May 7: Ag in the Classroom, Bucket Calf Presentation

May 8: 3rd Grade Pioneer Day

May 11: MAP Testing Week, 1st Lutheran Pre-School Visit Kindergarten

May 13: 4th Grade Giant Goose Field Trip

May 12: 5th Grade Fun Day

May 14: 3rd-5th Field Day/5th Grade Transition Day at GMS, Board of Education Meeting @ 5:30, PTA Meeting @ 6:30

May 15: Kindergarten Registration Closes

May 16: Octeen Coffee Truck 7-8:30 a.m.

May 18: Graduate Walk @ 8:30 a.m., K-2 Field Day (12:15-2:00)

May 19: 5th Grade Meet & Greet @ City Park

May 20: 5th Grade Walking Field Trip to Museum/Underground Railroad, Kindergarten Hawaii Day

May 21: Spring Programs (K-1: 8:30, 4-5: 9:30, 2-3: 1:30)

May 22: 1/2 Day of School/11:35 Dismissal

May 24: Graduation Parade @ 1 p.m.

Pick Up & Drop Off

Southwest Drop Off and Pick Up Procedures

*It would help us a great deal if car riders and walkers were not dropped off or arrived until after 8 a.m. We understand that may not be possible but we appreciate your consideration. Any students showing up before 7:30 a.m. will be sent to SAFE and the parents will be required to pay the SAFE daily fee. Buses don't begin dropping off until after 7:30.

Health & Wellness

Students are asked to bring a water bottle to school each day because only the water refilling stations will be in use for students to use. Please make sure the bottle is well-marked with your child's name.

Changes in Transportation

If your child has a change in their normal routine for transportation:

Please send a written note to your child(ren)'s teacher informing them of the change.
Indicate on the note the name of anyone other than yourself that may be picking up your child.
If the change happens during the school day, a call needs to be made by 1:00 pm in order to ensure communication and changes get relayed on time.
Do not email transportation changes to your child's teacher as they may not be able to check their email during the school day.