Southwest Junior High School

Dear SWJH Families,

We have had another great week here at SWJH. Please take a few minutes and review the information below.

• Student Pathways to Success - Springdale Public Schools offers many opportunities to prepare students for their futures. See below for an introduction and ways to support your student.
• Math Tutoring Available Monday -Friday 8:05-8:35 in seminar room. (Just show up, no sign up needed.)
• Wednesday Tutoring will continue from 2:45 -4:00. Snacks will be provided! Busing will be provided to the nearest elementary school. Your student may be assigned by a teacher for this.
• Veterans Day Assembly - Monday, November 9 at 9:00

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Please join us for our Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 9th, at 9:00 AM.

We are honored to welcome our veterans and their guests as we come together to recognize their courage, sacrifice, and dedication to our nation. Please check in with the front office and you will be escorted to the gym.

Guests are welcome to stay after the program and join us in the Seminar Room for light refreshments.

To all who have served and continue to serve, thank you for your service. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten!

A huge congratulations to these students for being recognized by their teachers for Student of the Month. We are so proud of you! Our partnership with Chick-fil-A on Sunset helps us recognize these students for their accomplishments and award each student with free Chick-fil-A.

Thank you for encouraging your student to read at home. We are proud of our Cougars!

SWJH is supporting United Way with two fun fundraising challenges. Beginning next week, students can purchase $1 raffle tickets for a chance to be Principal for a Day, spending the day with Dr. Gladden, Mr. Terrell, and Ms. Clay. Our Cougars Ready classes are also competing in a Coin Challenge! The class that collects the most weight in coins by Thursday, November 19, will win a donut party! Every contribution makes a difference in our community! 🧡💙

Springdale Public Schools has many opportunities for students to explore their interests to prepare for their future. After high school, students typically choose to enlist in military service, enroll in a postsecondary or college degree program, or become employed in a career that offers family-sustaining wages. We have opportunities built into students' academic careers to support any pathway they hope to pursue. Each month we will share new information about ways to support your student.

Any questions can be directed to Emma Clay at (479) 750-8849 or eclay2@sdale.org.

The district offers 13 career clusters. Each cluster groups related pathways. Pathways are about exploration, not commitment. Students are not stuck in a pathway; they can try things, learn what they like, and change direction as interests change.

Click here to view the CTE Career Clusters offered at Har-Ber High School.

Click here to view the pathways offered at Har-Ber High School.

Encourage exploration and keep the conversation going. Ask questions!

• If you could try any job for a day, what would it be?
• What's something you learned this week that surprised you?
• Which class makes time go by fastest? Why?
• What's one thing you'd like to get better at this year?
• Who's a teacher you'd feel comfortable asking for help?

• Plan 9th grade together
• Ask about advanced, Pre-AP, and career-focused courses.
• Review and sign the Student Success Plan

We would love to expand our PTSO, so if you are interested in joining, please scan the QR code or reach out to our PTSO president Alisha Cersovsky at alishacersovsky@hotmail.com.

There are multiple ways to support, outside of attending meetings. We'd love to have you as part of our team!

November 9th

Veterans Day Assembly 9:00 am

November 23-27

No School Thanksgiving Break

Email: cgladden@sdale.org
Website: https://www.sdale.org/o/southwest-junior-high-school
Address: 1807 Princeton Ave, Springdale, AR 72762
Phone: (479) 750-8849