Greetings SWA Families,

We are moving through March with great momentum, and there is much to celebrate and look forward to at Southwest Academy!

🌟 Upcoming Events:

• Sports Award Ceremony – Join us on Wednesday, March 20, as we recognize our outstanding student-athletes for their dedication and achievements this year.
• Orchestra Adjudication (Grades 7 & 8) – Our talented musicians will showcase their skills on Tuesday, March 19—wishing them the best!
• FALS Field Trip to AMC – We’re excited for our FALS students to enjoy a special trip to the movies this week!
• Shared Decision-Making Team Meeting – Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 19, as we continue working together to support student success.

📢 March Attendance Madness Continues!
Our "Heroes in the Making" know that good attendance is key to academic success! Thank you for encouraging your child to be present and engaged every day. We also remind families to check grades on Schoology to stay on top of progress.

🎤 Thank You, PTSA & Families!
A huge thank you to our PTSA for hosting the SWA Talent Show last week, and to all the families who came out to cheer on our student performers. It was an incredible evening celebrating the creativity and talent of our students!

As always, thank you for your partnership and support in making Southwest Academy a place where our Heroes in the Making continue to grow and shine!

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Bomar

We are in week 3 of the launch of our very first Tiger Trove Pop-Up Shop, and we want to make it a huge success! 🎊

Students have been working hard to earn Tiger Bucks through positive behavior, academic effort, and showing SWA pride. They were able to cash in on exciting rewards!

Please continue to encourage your child to earn and spend their Tiger Bucks—the more they earn, the more awesome items they can shop for! Let’s keep up the momentum and make this a fun, rewarding experience for our students.

Thank you for your support in making Tiger Trove a success!

#SWARewards #TigerTrove #EarnItSpendIt

From March 10th to April 11th, 1A classes will go head-to-head, competing for the best attendance until one class is crowned the Attendance Champion!

🏆 Prizes at Each Stage:
🎟️ Sweet 16: Raffle entry for Tiger Trove prizes
💰 Elite 8: Raffle entry for 10 Tiger Bucks
🎟️ Final 4: Dress Down Day Coupons
🍦 Championship Teams: Outside Lunch with Ice Cream
🏅 Winning Class: Class Trophy, Certificates, a Pizza Party, and an SWA Incentive Coupon Book!

Help us make this a success by encouraging your child to be on time and in school every day. Let’s work together to make attendance a winning habit!

Thank you for your support!

#MarchAttendanceMadness #ShowUpToWin #SWAChampions

March is Women’s History Month, a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history. This month, we recognize the trailblazers who have broken barriers, challenged norms, and paved the way for future generations in all areas of society—science, education, politics, civil rights, and beyond.

At Southwest Academy, we celebrate the strength, intelligence, and leadership of women past and present. We encourage our students to learn about influential women who have shaped history, reflect on the importance of gender equity, and recognize the power of their own voices in creating a brighter future.

Let’s take this opportunity to uplift and empower the women in our school and community, recognizing that when we celebrate women’s achievements, we inspire progress for all.

#WomensHistoryMonth #Empower #Inspire #Lead

Baltimore County Department of Health is offering a Pregnancy Support Group. Virtual classes began February 18th. Discussion topics are listed on the flyers

Our January staff heroes of the month are..... *DRUMROLL PLEASE*

Ms. Caballero

Mr. Nelson Johnson

Ms. Khan

Mr. Williams

Ms. Donelson

Our January student heroes of the month are..... *DRUMROLL PLEASE*

6th grade: Yasmin A. , Eli B.

7th Grade: Abia F., Alex U.

8th Grade: Ahmad Q., Kamsiyonna I.

Congrats to this month's winners! We will be voting for February heroes next week, keep Pouncing tigers!

Please click the link: Focus Parent Portal and within you account, there's a Schoology link which allows you to view your child's current grades. Progress reports will be available this Friday, Sept. 27th.

Download the Talking Points app for quick and easy communication with your student's teachers.

We have having an increase in students not coming to school in uniform. This week, we plan on doing uniform checks and items not adhering to the policy will be confiscated, returned at the end of the day and your student will receive detention.

Please ensure that your student adheres to the dress code policy. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your child's grade level administrator.

Students will also be permitted wear Southwest Academy shirts.

Our attendance is on the RISE🔼

Consistent attendance is key to academic success! When students come to school every day, on time, and ready to learn, they build strong habits, stay on track with their learning, and set themselves up for success.

We need your partnership to ensure that every student is in school, every day. Here’s how you can help:

✅ Encourage daily attendance – every day counts!

✅ Establish a routine to help your child arrive on time.
✅ Communicate with us if challenges arise—we are here to support you!

Let’s work together to Engage, Empower, and Excel by making attendance a priority. Thank you for your support in helping our students thrive!

If you need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

#SWAHereEveryDay #AttendanceMatters #SuccessStartsWithShowingUp

As a direct response to recent behaviors exhibited by students across the nation, BCPS staff from the Department of School Safety have created an addendum to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook – Code of Conduct. This addendum directly addresses disciplinary action that will be taken when students violate the code of conduct in specific ways. Students who engage in these behaviors will be subject to all legally allowable consequences including, but not limited to, suspension and expulsion. School system consequences are in addition to action taken by law enforcement.

We have partnered with BSN/Sideline Sports to offer merchandise options for students and staff. Order now and get an additional 20% off of your purchase. Use the link below to purchase.

For the 2024-2025 school year, there will be an intense focus on cross-curricular vocabulary instruction. In core content classes and on the morning announcements, students will be introduced to a word and given the opportunity to make connections with the word within their content, with the expectation of greater comprehension as well as increased MAP reading scores.

Help us reinforce this focus by asking your student what word is for the week and having them use the word at home. Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice makes progress.🙂

Mar. 17

• St. Patrick's Day

Mar. 19

• Orchestra Adjudication Grade 7 & 8 @ Dumbarton Middle School
• Shared Decision Making Team Meeting 5pm -6:30pm
• After School MCAP Prep Sessions

Mar. 20

• Field Trip to AMC Security FALS Class
• Sports Award Ceremony

Mar. 26

• MS Chorus Adjudication Grades 7 & 8 @ Pikesville High School

Mar. 27

• BCPS Dance Festival @ Perry Hall High School

Mar. 28

• End of Quarter 3

Website: https://southwestms.bcps.org/

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