Sea Online Newsletter, Volume 7
2007/2008
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Thanks
for checking in, and please check back every other week for updates. If you have news to share with the school
community, please e-mail it to swmsinfo@hotmail.com. Don’t be shy!
The more information the better!
A NOTE FROM SAC
The
As parents, we need your perspective! Please
join us and give us your ideas and suggestions for ways to promote a more
positive school environment, create more pride in our school, and improve
respect and behavior among students.
We sincerely hope that you, along with your SWMS
student(s), will attend the meeting to share your thoughts, ideas, or
suggestions.
Below please find more information about our effort.
Please feel free to email any questions. Thanks again
for your help & support.
Sincerely,
Dolly Ramos, Chairman
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Student
Behavior Focus Group Background:
During
the past two SAC meetings, we have discussed at length the increase in
disciplinary actions, increase in student apathy, and overall lack of
respectful behavior among our students. We are very concerned with this
readily apparent trend and the resulting negativity that seems to be prevalent
on campus.
SAC’s Goal:
Our goal
is to help establish a plan to address behavior issues in a more productive way
that will begin with the start of the next school year (August 2008).
Obviously with the end of the current school year in sight, this is an
aggressive plan. However, with your help and support, we believe we can
develop and implement a program to redirect and improve student behavior.
How
can you help? Please give us your perspective as a Parent at SWMS.
1. Tell us what major discipline
problems you are concerned about on campus.
2. Let us know what consequences you
think are working or not working, and your suggestions to make improvements.
3. Submit your ideas…
tell us what you think will help motivate students, how we can create
pride in our school, and improve respect among our students.
4. Help us identify the barriers that
we may face in implementing a new program and suggestions for breaking through
those barriers.
Example:
One of
the ideas that we have discussed at SAC is holding a Quarterly Assembly (Pep
Rally, Game Show, Student/Faculty Basketball Game, etc). In order to
be invited to attend, students must maintain a “1” in student conduct for
each class for the quarter (as indicated on the Report Card), and students
must not have had any referrals/disciplinary actions during the quarter.
We need your suggestions for what to do with the students that cannot attend
the assembly…
Let’s collaborate to develop strategies and solutions to promote
a more positive school environment. Please join us for the “Student
Behavior Focus Group” meeting on Monday, May 12th at
Contact
Information:
If you
cannot attend, you are welcome to email your thoughts and suggestions to dmramos@bellsouth.net.
Thank you for your help and support. We look forward to
hearing from you!
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JUNE 9TH THRU AUGUST 1ST 
EXTENDED DAY:
WE’RE SO EXCITED
!!! WE JUST CAN’T HIDE IT!!!
C’MON, C’MON, C’MON, C’MON
WE WANT YOU, WANT YOU!!!
THE TIME TO SWITCH GEARS AND HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!
The AWARD WINNING YMCA SUMMER
Summer break is around the corner
and the KEWLEST and SAFEST place for your children to be is
at SOUTHWEST . THERE IS NO BETTER VALUE ANYWHERE! Sponsored by the YMCA AND ORANGE COUNTY GOVERNMENT, the weekly fee includes a “fun-packed”
day of themed activities and weekly field trips to awesome places such as;
Disney Quest,
Students attending summer classes
@ Southwest and students qualifying for reduced/free lunch can attend for the
reduced rate of $32.00. There is a
minimal, non-refundable registration fee of $10.00 which includes a
We are planning to offer extended
care until
AVIATION CAMPS
Click on the links below for information
on summer aviation camps!
THANK
YOU
To everyone who worked
another successful Book Fair!
The
ESE WISH LIST
If you’re able to donate any of the
items listed below to the ESE Department, your donation would be very much
appreciated! Please contact the front
office.
Couch/love seat size
Cafe curtains
Nintendo, playstation, v-tech, or leap frog games
Twin size bed frame
Twin size sheets
Wall Pictures
Broom/Mop Organizer Unit
TV with video/DVD player
Placemats, tablecloths, plastic glasses
Carpet remnant or large rug
Stereo/cd player
CD's (relaxation, G-rated music)
Rocking Chair
Recliner/Lazy Boy/Armchair
Lamp
Wind Chimes
Small samples of deodorant, toiletries, lotion
Small toys, books, prizes, crafts
Visit the school website by clicking on
the link www.swms.ocps.net for faculty directories and other important school
information.
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Remember to check the district website for the latest
school info: www.ocps.net.
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