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The Southwest Sun - Monday, October 23, 2023
On Tuesday, November 7, our community will vote on the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal. If approved, the bond proposal would provide $258 million for improvements to our district while expecting to maintain the current tax rate of 5.5 mills. If approved, the bond proposal would fund the construction of a new modern Southwest Elementary on the same property as our current school. Our students and staff would remain in our current school while the new school is being constructed. Our newer classroom furniture and technology would move into the new building while older outdated technology and furniture would be replaced. To learn more about what this new school would include, please visit https://bit.ly/3Pvbxrh. To learn more about the bond proposal, please visit HowellSchools.com/Bond. Please remember to vote on November 7 on the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal.
Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal Informational Meeting
On Wednesday, October 25, at 5:30 p.m., the district will host an informational meeting on the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond Proposal. This meeting is an opportunity for families and the community to come and learn about the bond proposal and to ask any questions they may have about it. The meeting will be held in the District Office Edinburgh Room at 411 N. Highlander Way.
Christmas Elf Holiday Giving Program
Howell Public Schools has been invited to participate in the 16th Annual Christmas Elf Holiday Giving Program. The program aims to provide holiday gifts for children in need throughout Howell Public Schools, Brighton Area Schools, and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. Last year, the program supported 369 children and 95 families across the three districts. As we prepare for the 2023 Holiday Season, the Christmas Elf Holiday Giving Program is seeking sponsors. If you would like to help support this program, please visit https://bit.ly/3RU0Q34 to sponsor a student or visit https://bit.ly/3QbZGyk to make a monetary donation. To learn more about the Christmas Elf Holiday Giving Program, please visit https://bit.ly/3vyk3tS.
Pathways to Potential Update: Holiday giving programs are in full swing!
SHOP WITH A COP: Forms are being sent out. If you would like to nominate your child(ren), please fully complete the form and send it back to school c/o Heather Garden BY OCTOBER 29th! You can do this program in addition to another holiday giving program.
DHHS' DECK THE HALLS: Forms will be sent out soon to children/families who are chosen that qualify. The program is smaller this year. Benefactors make this program a success! If you would like to adopt a child for this holiday giving program, please email Heather Garden at [email protected] or text at 517 294 5147. Forms are due back to Heather Garden by OCTOBER 29TH.
SALVATION ARMY ANGEL TREE & HOLIDAY GIVING PROGRAM: For these holiday help programs, you can contact Salvation Army directly at 517 546 4750, or fill out the form over the phone or in person with Heather Garden. The last day to sign up is NOVEMBER 16th. They have in person sign-ups as well, on Nov 15th and 16th from 10am-7pm, at their office on 503 Lake Street in Howell.
**PLEASE NOTE YOU CANNOT DO ANY SALVATION ARMY PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO DECK THE HALLS. ONLY ONE GIFT GIVING PROGRAM PER FAMILY. SHOP WITH A COP IS THE ONLY PROGRAM THAT CAN BE DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH ANOTHER HOLIDAY PROGRAM.
We are thrilled to continue to celebrate Wylie's return to Southwest. Just as we knew before, his presence brings smiles and joy to both staff and students. Look for a more detailed letter speciic to all things Wylie. There will also be a link included within that correspondence, should you have any questions or concerns. We firmly believe that having Wylie as a part of our school family will contribute to a warm and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. His presence enhances the emotional and social well-being of our students and we are excited to have him back. I would be remiss if I didn't extend a huge thank you to our Howell High School Senior Survivor Fundraiser and the student participants for bringing Wylie into our Coyote family.
Happy Halloween,
Jennifer Goodwin - Principal
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Southwest Elementary School, 915 Gay St., Howell, MI 48843
Phone: 517-540-8083, Fax: 517-540-8113
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