The Soaring Eagle
September News
Straight from the Top!
This month, we will be celebrating many exciting things, including careers in the military, college, and the workforce. As part of this celebration, we are looking for guest speakers to come and share with our students about their careers—what it takes to get there, the benefits of the job, and the opportunities available in their field.
In addition, we are excited to announce our big fundraiser- The Big Give! All proceeds will go directly to our Scholarship Fund, which supports our graduates. Eligible students can earn up to $600 per semester when they maintain good grades, strong attendance, and active participation in community service. Look at our list of events to see how you can support the cause!
Together, let’s inspire our students and invest in their future success!
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.
Seguin Eagles – Fuel the Flight. Fund the Future. 🦅
Help our students soar—one semester at a time!
This month, Seguin Campus is joining The Big Give to raise funds for our College & Career Scholarship Program—and we’re making it fun with exciting activities, friendly challenges, and tasty treats!
Fundraising Activities:
🍪 Bake & Salsa Sale
🎨 Student Art Auction
😄 Pay-to-Play Challenges:
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Slime the Principal
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Pie the Assistant Principal
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Tape Up a Leadership Team Member
Here’s How It Works:
For every $5 donated, your name will go into a drawing:
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5 students will be chosen to slime the Principal
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5 students will pie the Assistant Principal
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4 students will tape up a Leadership Team member
💦 The sliming, pie throwing, and taping will all happen at our BIG GIVE End Celebration on December 19th!
Campus Goal: $2,500
Give Online: Donations can be made from Sept. 10–18 at 🔗 www.thebiggivesa.org/s/
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!
This month, we proudly shine our Student Spotlight on Seth Ruiz, a 12th grader who has been part of the Southwest Prep family for the past five years. Seth is known for his kindness, responsibility, and quiet leadership that set a strong example for his classmates.
Outside of school, Seth enjoys crafting and listening to music. Looking ahead, he plans to find a good job and work hard to become the best employee he can be. His thoughtful outlook on life is shaped by wisdom passed down from his grandmother, who always told him to “spread kindness everywhere and good will always find you.” That lesson is evident in his actions—like giving his Eagle Bucks to younger students or stepping up to help when things get out of hand.
Seth says responsibility isn’t something that was handed to him—he chose it. Whether it’s caring for his siblings at home or showing respect to his teachers by addressing them properly and completing his work, Seth lives out Southwest Prep’s core values of respect, responsibility, and service each day.
When asked what advice he would give to younger students, Seth shared: “You don’t have to do everything on your own.” His favorite part of being at Southwest Prep is the friendships and support from staff, and while he looks forward to the future, he admits: “I’m going to miss everyone here.”
Principal Sarah Schwab shared, “Seth is a true leader who shines not by what he keeps, but by what he gives. His willingness to help others and his selfless spirit remind us that the greatest reward is in sharing success.”
Seth, thank you for your kindness, respect, and leadership. You are a shining example of our core values, and we are excited to see the great things ahead for you!
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.
The Seguin PTO has kicked off the school year with lots of exciting activities and ways for families to get involved! Here’s what’s happening this month:
Snack Bar Fridays
Our Snack Bar officially opened on August 22 and will now be open every Friday from 2:30–3:30 PM in the cafeteria.
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All snacks are just $1.00.
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While at Snack Bar, you can also enter our monthly Movie Raffle! 🎬🍿
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Prize: 2 movie passes + a Large Duo Combo (2 large drinks & a large popcorn with free refills).
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Tickets: 2 chances for $1.00. Enter as many times as you’d like!
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All proceeds go directly toward building our new playground 🛝.
Special Celebrations
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Grandparents Day Reception
Thursday, September 5 | 8:30–10:30 AM
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First Responders Reception
Wednesday, September 11
We will honor our local heroes and remember the events of 9/11 with gratitude and respect
Next PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be held on Friday, September 19, at 4:45 PM. We invite all parents, staff, and community members to join us as we work together to support our students and school.
Ongoing Fundraisers
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Monthly Movie Raffle (during Snack Bar)
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Pizza Night/Day – 1st Wednesday of Every Month 🍕
Order from Marco’s Pizza and mention Southwest Preparatory in Seguin or use the flyer code, and a portion of sales will be donated to our PTO.
Get Involved!
The PTO is dedicated to raising funds for the new playground while continuing to support our school, teachers, and families through events and special projects.
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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!
Meet Your PTO Officers
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Kelly Dickey – President
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Maria Guerrero – Vice President
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Jade Gonzalez – Treasurer
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Rhiannon George – Sergeant at Arms
Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community. Together, we can make a difference.
Enter Our Movie Raffle
Support Pizza Night
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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