Amazing Raider Families,
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” ~Oprah Winfrey~
30 Days and counting....
You are reading this correctly. We are exactly one month away from completing Semester 1.
November is a clarion call in our nation to attend to being grateful and be thankful for what we have. In her 20 years of research, Brene Brown, researcher on vulnerability, courage, empathy and shame, discovered that people who were joyful actively practiced gratefulness. She concluded that practicing gratitude invites joy in our lives. I would like to challenge you to actively practice gratitude for the month of November and journal what each of you were grateful for daily. By the end of November, I would love to hear stories of how joy has permeated your classroom and your home.
November is also Native American Heritage Month. There are 575 recognized tribes in our nation. And while we celebrated them as one group, each tribe has its own set of cultures, traditions, language, and history that set them apart. San Diego County recognizes five distinguishable American Indian groups: Luiseno, Cahuilla, Cupeno, Kumeyaay, and Northern Diegueño. Recognizing each tribal nation is one of the best ways in which we can honor our amazing Indigenous culture.
National School Psychologist Week is November 4-8, 2024
This week, let's take time to celebrate Ms. Rivas and Ms. Santos for serving as our School Psychologists at SOH. They serve as the biggest advocates for our students with the highest needs. Their jobs are some of the most challenging responsibilities that educators will face. Thank you Ms. Rivas and Ms. Santos for all that you do for SOH!
Boys' Water Polo are Pacific League Banner Champions
Going the distance undefeated, our amazing Boys' Water Polo team has secured the league banner for this school year. Their amazing resilient spirit has made them go this far. We wish you the very best on Tuesday as you host Otay Ranch at the Mar Vista Pool. Raiders, let's go and support our fantastic team.
Girls' Volleyball Move to the Third Round CIF Playoffs
Congratulations to the Lady Raiders in Volleyball for convincingly winning your 2nd round match against Castle Park. We wish you the very best on Wednesday as you host Kearney High School. Raiders, let's support our team and pack the gym!!
All You Need to Know About Fentanyl Workshop this Thursday
Parents, we have partnered with the DEA who will be presenting a workshop on fentanyl, a drug that is affecting many of our youth. Please join us in the workshop, which will be held this Thursday, November 6, 2024 at 9:00am in the Parent Center.
Southwest High School Community Schools Survey
Parents and Guardians, SOH is applying to be a community school. Before we can apply, we must survey all stakeholders regarding the community school framework. Please watch this video on what community schools are all about. Click HERE to see the importance of using your voice to have a say in the application process. We need 70% participation rate in the survey to qualify to apply. Click HERE to take the survey.
Morning Tutoring Continues
Students, if you need a space to catch up on work, please take advantage of our morning tutoring services. So far, no one has taken advantage of the Math and Social Science tutoring. Don't wait to the last minute to ensure that you have good grades.
NEW!! Lunchtime Tutoring is now Available
Raiders, if you need space to make up work, finish homework or complete missing assignments, please take advantage of our Lunchtime Tutoring in the library. You can get tutoring in Math, English, Science and Social Science. Don't wait to the last minute to make up your grades.
Library November Newsletter
Parents and Students, please read the Library Section below with its newsletter. See what our amazing libary team has to offer you!
Let's have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Finley
