March 3rd-7th is school social worker appreciation month. Thank you to all of our Soutwest ISD Social Workers who make a difference every day in the lives of the students and families they serve. Please take a minute to share a few words about how the social worker at your child's school is making a difference.

Ms. Vargas at Bob Hope Elementary likes to talk to students about their circle of control and how focusing on their circle of control they can make proactive choices, build character, navigate anxiety, behaviors, and friendships. View the video below to learn more about your circle of control.

Since 2002 MCEC has encouraged military-connected children to share their military experience through art and creative expression. Applications and submissions will be accepted until April 30th. Please Click the button below for more information and to access the application.

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Southwest ISD in partnership with the San Antonio Food Bank will be hosting our monthly drive - thru food distribution from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Onsite registration begins at 8:00 A.M.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week is a time to reflect on how we can work on developing skills in the area of Self Awareness, Self Management, Social Awareness, Relationship skills, and Decision Making. Each of these skills can help your children be successful in school and in life. The following are activities that you can do with your child at home to support social emotional learning. Self Awareness can be strengthened by asking your child to list 3 things they are good at or 3 things he/she likes about him/herself. You can also draw or write about how you are feeling today. Self Management can be taught by having your child draw an outline of their body when they are feeling a strong emotion and coring where on their body they feel the emotion. You can also ask your child to make a list of things or activities that make them feel better when they are upset. Social Awareness can be learned by asking your child to list 5 things they can do to help a friend or a family member. You can also watch a movie or cartoon and ask them to put themselves in place of oneof the characters. Relationship Skills can be strengthened by playing board games or team sports. Your child can also write a thank you note to someone they appreciate. Decision Making skills can be developed by having your child plan a project and decide what is needed to complete the project. You can also play boardgames or team challenges. Click the link to view more Social Emotional Games.

Cardboard Kids Have are coming to your child's school and April 3rd is Reveal Day.

Purple Up Day is April 11th In honor of Military Children

Self care is essential to good health and wellbeing. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by all we have to do on a daily basis. We might be overcome by difficult decisions that need to be made or busy schedules. The video below is a meditation exercise that allows us to take time to acknowledge our worries and