Get ready to celebrate our incredible SWE teachers next week, May 5th - 9th, for Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out these fun ways to show them some love each day:
Monday: "Mindful Monday" - Write letters or cards of gratitude to your teachers!
Tuesday: "We Couldn't Have Picked Better Teachers Than You!" - Brighten their day with a beautiful flower.
Wednesday: "Teachers Are Truly A Gift" - Consider purchasing a small gift card to show your appreciation.
Thursday: "Thirsty Thursday" - Bring your teacher a refreshing soft drink and a sweet or salty treat.
Friday: "Teacher Workday" - No school for students, but let's carry the appreciation throughout the week!
Let's make this Teacher Appreciation Week the best one yet! ❤️🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #SWEBruins #ThankATeacher
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
Light up the night at the Southwestern Elementary School Neon Dance Party!
🗓 Date: May 2, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Pre K - 2nd
⏰ Time: 4:00pm - 6:00 pm Grades 3-5
📍 Location: Gymnasium
🎟 Admission: $5.00
✨ Wear your brightest neon and glow under the blacklights!
✨ Glow sticks, face paint, and fun surprises!
🎧 DJ, Snacks, Games, and More!
Let's glow crazy! 🌈🌟
Don’t miss the brightest night of the year!
Hosted by Southwestern Elementary PTA - Click here to get your ticket:
https://swepta1.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Events11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
✨ Kindergarten registration is here! ✨
🎒 As we begin to prepare for the next school year and to welcome the next group of young learners, let’s take a moment to hear from this year’s kindergartners about their future goals. 💬
🎥
https://youtu.be/pOebY_W6kYs
📅 Ready to register your child for the 2025–2026 school year?
👉 Visit
https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten for all the details!
11 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
🎉 SWE Field Day is May 8th and we need YOUR help to make it amazing!! 🎉
Volunteer to run a game using our new easy Sign Up Genius here: https://tinyurl.com/eufudds4
We have over 35 games running from 8:30 AM - 1:45 PM! Click the link for game descriptions and to see when your child's class participates: https://tinyurl.com/28sjmvdy
Please note: This is an active day, so we ask that only SWE students attend. Volunteers who can stay all day will receive water, snacks, and lunch. Sign up now and help us make this the BEST FIELD DAY EVER! 🙌
Can't volunteer but still want to help? We're looking for snack donations! 😋
Thank you for your support! 😊
11 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎉 Yesterday, Southwestern Elementary held their Bruins in Action: STEAM & Career Day! 🚀👩🔬👷♂️
Students rotated through stations filled with hands-on STEAM activities and got to explore future career paths by learning directly from community professionals! 💡💼
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Once upon a time... STEM met fairy tales at the library! ✨ Our new Fairy Tale STEM kits are sparking magical learning. Students are engineering bridges for the Billy Goats Gruff, designing baskets for Little Red Riding Hood and more, all thanks to the Chesapeake Public Schools Education Foundation grant! #FairyTaleSTEM #LibraryFun #SWEBruins #CPSInspires
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🚨 Kindergarten STEAM Alert! 🌍✨ Students used the 3D printer, Scratch Jr, and Ozobots to learn about Maps & Globes and to create their own! Geography has never been this fun!! 🌟 #STEAM #coding #SWEBruins #CPSInspires
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Celebrating #APWeek25 and the amazing Mrs. Johnson! Thank you for your leadership, care, and dedication at Southwestern. ❤️
12 months ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎉 Kindergarten Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year!
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 2038! 🚌📚
Ready to get started? Visit 👉
https://www.cpschools.com/kindergarten to enroll today!
12 months ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
We will have our next PTA meeting at 5:30 Wednesday, April 2nd in Southwestern’s Library or you can join us virtually at
https://meet.google.com/upp-qeqw-dbk. Please join us to help plan upcoming events including:
Ready, Tech, Go - April 9th 2025
Spring Dance - April 25th, 2025
Teacher’s Appreciation Week- May 5, 2025 - May 9, 2025
Spring Festival at Jolliff - May 15, 2025
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
Check out this video Ms KJ and her SWE cheerleaders created honoring women's achievements and contributions for Women’s History Month! Click here to view:
https://tinyurl.com/jbjmvxwz #swebruins #CPSInspires
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
🎒📚 Are you ready to enroll your child in Kindergarten? Join us for this virtual event to learn more about our online registration process, Kindergarten readiness, and more!
📅 Tuesday, April 1
⌚6:30pm
🖥️ Via Zoom
👉 Visit our website for more information and to register:
https://www.cpschools.com/events?id=39515562about 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
Join us for Parent SOL Night on Wednesday, April 9th at 6:00! Learn at-home SOL support & smart screen time tips with Ready, Tech, Go! Click this link to RSVP:
https://tinyurl.com/3bjthys2 We look forward to seeing you there!
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
Our 2nd graders brought the history and spirit of HBCUs to life with their amazing projects and presentations! So inspiring! 🤩 #HBCU #swebruins
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
Get creative with words! ✨ Southwestern Elementary's Vocabulary Parade is happening this Friday, March 28th. We can't wait to see our students' amazing vocabulary costumes! #swebruins #cpsinspires
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
2nd & 3rd grade families - come be a part of an exciting evening filled with learning stations designed to support your child's success in reading and math! Wednesday, March 26th beginning at 6:00! Click here to RSVP:
https://tinyurl.com/4cb7wd7habout 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
Our students at SWE were so excited to launch the Virginia Reads One Book program! Their enthusiasm for reading "The Lemonade War" is contagious. Thank you Towne Bank for your support! #VirginiaReadsOneBook #StudentEngagement #SWE #ReadingIsFun
about 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
⛈️ Due to inclement weather, all after-school and evening activities for today, March 5, 2025, are canceled. Please note, this includes YMCA child care and Boys and Girls Club.
💻 For more weather-related updates, visit
https://www.cpschools.com/emergencyabout 1 year ago, Chesapeake Public Schools
We're so proud of our 5th grade SWE students for their outstanding Black History Month Wax Museum! They did an amazing job educating their classmates and celebrating important figures in history. Click here for more photos:
https://tinyurl.com/3hsrdfpsabout 1 year ago, Southwestern Elementary
