Southwest News

Wednesday, May 8,
8:30 a.m.
–
Spring Program for all 4-year-old Junior Academy classes (Purple, Green and Red rooms). The program will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the gym with refreshments to follow. 

Thursday, May 23, at 9 a.m. – Final Chapel Service of the Year in the church sanctuary. Join us for this special time of worship. We will also be recognizing those students who have made a profession of faith during the school year.

Friday, May 24, at 9 a.m. – 5th Grade Celebration. 5th grade families are invited to join us in the church sanctuary as we celebrate these students as they promote to middle school. 

Thursday, May 30, 9 a.m. – Kindergarten Graduation. Kindergarten families are invited to join us in the church sanctuary for this special ceremony.

Thursday, May 30, at 2 p.m. – Middle School Awards Program. Middle school families are invited to join us in the chapel as we distribute awards for all 6th-8th grade classes.

Thursday, May 30, at 6:30 p.m. – 8th Grade Crossover Service. Join us at Beechland Baptist Church as we celebrate God’s blessings through our 8th grade class as they move to high school. 

Please be in prayer for our Kindergarten-8th grade students who will all be participating in a Campus Wide Day of Service in celebration of Easter. On Thursday, April 18, all students in grades Kindergarten-8 will be leaving campus to serve at the following locations:

• Kindergarten – Brookdale Assisted Living Facility
• 1st Grade – Essex Nursing Home & Rehab Center
• 2nd Grade – Park Terrace Nursing Home
• 3rd Grade – Signature Health Summerfield
• 4th Grade – Southwest Area Ministries
• 5th Grade – Georgetown Manor
• Middle School – Louisville Dream Center

Our Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade classes will be singing and sharing time with residents at local nursing homes, our 4th grade class will be assisting with Meals on Wheels volunteers at the Southwest Area Ministries and our middle school students will be serving at a community ministry center. Special thanks to our Parent & Community Relations Associate, Aimee Games, for coordinating all of the details for this special day. A huge thanks to Miller Transportation for providing our transportation for 200 students and staff to be able to serve our community! 

Thank you to everyone who gave so generously to our 3rd quarter service project – You CAN Make A Difference! We were able to donate 453 food items to the food pantry ministry at Beechland Baptist Church.

Order forms went home this week with all students for spirit wear orders. Please submit your completed order form and payment by Friday, March 22.

Parents and families of junior academy (preschool) 4's through 8th grade students are invited to join us for our Honor the Cross chapel service on Thursday, April 11, in the Southeast sanctuary. The service will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 10 a.m. Please join us as we worship and reflect on Christ's sacrifice for us on the cross.

Enjoy dinner at Mark's on Thursday, March 7, and help our PTO at the same time! 

Present the attached flier (click here) for a portion of your total to be donated to our school.

During Change for Christ Week (March 18-22), students and staff will get to participate in themed dress days for a donation of $1 per day. 

All of the funds that we raise will go towards the Jackson family as they serve God as missionaries in Southeast Asia. Mrs. Jackson is one of our former teachers! We have had Change for Christ Week for the last seven years to give to the work of the Jackson family and our students and families have given over $17,000 towards their ministry! 

All dress needs to be appropriate. 

Mickey Mouse Monday on March 18 (wear your favorite Disney shirt/outfit)

Twinsies Tuesday on March 19 (dress like someone else—friend, teacher, famous person) 

Wacky Wednesday on March 20 (crazy hair and crazy clothes) 

Throwback Thursday on March 21 (dress for another decade) 

Feel at Home Friday on March 22 (pajamas, sweats, comfy clothes) 

Click here for complete details!