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Welcome toSouthwood Elementary
Excellence and Equity in Education
Excellence and Equity in Education
Welcome to Southwood Elementary School. We are proud of our tradition of academic excellence and equity and look to continue that tradition this school year. Over the last 10 years we have been recognized by the state of Michigan as a “Beating the Odds School”, an Academic State Champ, and received an "A" award from the Mackinac Center for outstanding academic achievement. We believe all students can learn, and we will support them to reach their highest potential.
Our staff is dedicated to bringing innovative instruction to each student at Southwood. Whether it be hands on learning opportunities in areas outside our building, like our garden, or the woods and creek behind our school, or best practice techniques in reading and math to help our students be engaged and active learners in all subject areas, Southwood staff members are committed to our students' success.
Excellence and Equity in Education is the vision of Kentwood Public Schools, and we are committed to being part of that vision here at Southwood.
Jeff Overkleeft, Principal
Vision Statement:
Our school community holds high expectations for all students to learn and develop respect for self and others. Through a cooperative effort, the Southwood families, students, and staff assume responsibility for a safe and orderly environment to maximize personal achievement and improvement of society.
Mission Statement:
We, the staff of Southwood Elementary School, in partnership with community, will insure an environment to enhance growth academically, socially, physically, and emotionally according to the individual need of students. We will measure observable growth in those areas to develop future citizens and to promote the desire for lifelong learning.
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October 30 - Frandale Fundraiser Sub Orders Due
October 31 - Fall Harvest Parties - Parade at 2:50 - Parties Follow
November 1 - No School
November 2 - Picture Retake
November 15 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break - No School
December 13 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
December 22 - 1/2 Day. 12:15 PM Dismissal. Holiday Parties @ 11:00 AM.
December 25 - Holiday Break Begins
January 1-5 - Holiday Break
January 8 - Classes Resume
January 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
January 17 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
February 14 - Count Day - Valentine Party
Febuary 14 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 pm
February 19 - 20 - Winter Break
February 21 - Classes Resume
March 6 - 1/2 Day. 12:15 PM Dismissal
March 13 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
March 28 - 1/2 Day. 12:15 PM Dismissal
March 29 - Spring Break - No School
April 1-5 -Spring Break - No School
April 8 - Classes Resume
April 17 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
May 15 - PTC Meeting @ 6:00 PM
May 24 - 1/2 Day. 12:15 PM Dismissal
May 27 - Memorial Day Holiday - No School
May 31 - 1/2 Day. 12:15 PM Dismissal
Reg School Day 9:00 am - 3:59 pm
Half Day - 9:00 am - 12:15 pm