🌟 We are absolutely thrilled to announce our Teacher Assistant of the Year: Mrs. Karla Henry! 🏆 Her dedication, amazing smile, and kindness light up the halls of SWE. Congratulations, Mrs. Henry!
1 day ago, Southwestern Elementary
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The upcoming holiday season is filled with excitement, but it can also be a time when some of our families need a little extra support. 💛 🎙 In our newest episode of Amplified, we sit down with Lisa Kerry, one of our Family & Community Engagement (FACE) specialists and Nischelle Buffalow from Buffalow Family and Friends to talk about partnership, compassion, and how our community works together to make sure no one feels alone this season. 🎧 Hear the stories, learn how to access support, and discover ways to get involved at cpschools.com/amplified or wherever you get your podcasts. #EmpowerCPS #CPSCelebrates

5 days ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Lisa and Nischelle standing next together in from of the Chesapeake Public Schools Administration building and smiling.
Lisa smiling in the studio with a headset and mic.
Nischelle talking in the studio.
A Phone Call Away with Lisa Kerry and Nischelle Buffalow. Amplified The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast. Episode 24 with Lisa and Nischelle smiling on the cover art.
Thank you for supporting the United Way! 🙌 Because of your support, our students had a great time celebrating in their Book Character Costumes at the annual Boo Bash! 👻
6 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
Last Wednesday SWE wore pink in memory of Chrystal Sherrod, whose strength and kindness continues to inspire us! 💞
7 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
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staff wearing a pink
students in front of pink wall of hope
students wearing pink
staff wearing pink
Thank you for an amazing Treats on SWE Lane! The kids had a fantastic time, and we truly appreciate your donations and support — we couldn’t have done it without you! Check out our Facebook page for even more photos!
11 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
students at the Halloween event
Don't forget tomorrow is Book Character Day! Remember to bring the book that stars your character. Click here to find the rules for storybook costumes: https://tinyurl.com/2wzzbftn
12 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
book character day 10/31
👻We can't wait to see you tonight at 6:00, in your costumes! ⚠ UPDATE We will have concessions available!🌭😋 Cash is preferred but we will be able to take Cash App as well! 💵
12 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
treats on SWE lane 6:00 - 7:30

🎃 ATTENTION SWE FAMILIES: EVENT CHANGE! 🌧️

Due to the forecasted rain, our annual Trunk-or-Treat is moving INDOORS and will now be a "Treats on SWE Lane" event! We Need Your Help! 👻 To make this indoor transition a success, we're swapping decorated trunks for decorated doors! If you or your family would like to reserve a door to decorate and pass out treats from you can still sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4aesj3 (Don't worry if you reserved a Trunk spot you already have a door reserved!)

What: Treats on SWE Lane (formerly Trunk-or-Treat)
Date: Thursday, October 30th
Time for Trick-or-Treating: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

13 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary treats on SWE lane
🎃📚👻 Next Friday, October 31st, we're combining two of our favorite school traditions for a day of fun and giving back; Book Character Day and the Annual United Way Boo Bash! The Boo Bash will take place during the school day and the cost is $5 per student! 100% of the proceeds support the amazing work of the United Way! ➡️ CLICK HERE TO PAY NOW: https://osp.osmsinc.com/p/DD030-196

🚨 Payment is due by next Thursday 10/30! 🚨
22 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
SWE United way boo bash dance
book character day 10/31
Goal crushed!💪 Because of all the hard work everyone put into our Boosterthon fundraiser, we didn't just meet our goal—we blew past it! The reward? A messy, hilarious Pie-a-Teacher event last week. Big thanks to all the staff who got pied in the face for a great cause!
22 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
staff getting pied
Third graders at Southwestern Elementary had a fantastic Fire Safety Education Program last week! They learned vital fire prevention methods, how to identify emergencies, and the right steps to take. Plus, they got to explore a real fire engine! A big thank you to the Chesapeake Fire Department for their dedication to educating our students and community.
23 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
students learning fire safety
🏃A huge thank you for your support of our Boosterthon! Now, the fun continues with our annual SWE Trunk or Treat on October 30th 6:00 - 7:30! 🎃 We are looking for volunteers and candy donations! Sign up to host a trunk here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4aesj3

🏅Class Competition Alert!🏅The classes that donate the most bags of candy will earn one of these awesome prizes: a popcorn party, a snow cone party, or extra recess! 🍧🍿🛝 Let's make this the best Trunk or Treat yet!
30 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
southwestern elementary trunk or treat
📣BONUS WEEK! 📣Our Southwestern Elementary Fun Run was such a huge success we decided to keep keep myBooster.com open for one more week! With your help, we can EXCEED our goal and make an even bigger impact on the lives of our students at Southwestern Elementary. Thank you for all of your support! 🙏❤️
30 days ago, Southwestern Elementary
bonus time mybooster.com
🔔 Reminder: School Picture Day is TOMORROW, October 13th! 🔔
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
picture day Monday October 13th
📸 This Monday, October 13th, is Picture Day! 📸 Get those outfits laid out and those smiles polished!
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
picture day Monday October 13th

🎙 How is our school calendar created, and what goes into making it work for students, families, and staff? 🎧 In our latest podcast episode, Dr. Fallon Graham discusses the calendar planning process, shares the new two-year calendar proposal, and explains how your input helps shape the final plan. 👉 Don't forget to share your calendar feedback by October 19, 2025.

about 1 month ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Every Minute Counts with Dr. Fallon Graham. Amplified: The Chesapeake Public Schools Podcast Episode 23
🚨Last chance to participate in Southwestern Elementary Fun Run! 🚨We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $12,000, can you help? ✅First donation of $35 =30 FREE Games at Chuck E Cheese 🎉PLUS your last shot at winning a FREE MEGA Birthday Party! Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
last night for donations

We’ve already raised $11,570 as a school! 🎉 We can make it even further to help our Southwestern Elementary reach our goal of $12,000 with our challenge tonight - The class per grade level with the most students that get a pledge of any dollar amount will get to have a hat day! Go to mybooster.com to register and share!

about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
hat day
Your student can star 🤩 in a video with trick shot sensations Dude Perfect! 🏀 Just head to MyBooster.com and upload a photo. Then let the fun begin as you share with friends and family to support Southwestern Elementary Fun Run. ✅ Plus our nightly challenge is the class per grade level with the most people that get a pledge of any dollar amount will get to have a PJ day! 💤
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
nightly challenge pajama day my booster.com
🐻 Help Southwestern Elementary reach our $12,000 goal! Tonight’s challenge is:🍧Snow cone party for the top 10 kids per grade level with the highest donations!!🎉 Make your first $35 donation and your student will receive 30 FREE Games at Chuck E. Cheese!🐭 Plus, you'll be entered to win a MEGA Birthday Party!🎂
about 1 month ago, Southwestern Elementary
snow cone party mybooster.com