Southwest Elementary School Gators

Last week our amazing art teacher Ms. Brown had a visiting artist come and introduce his work to 3rd and 4th grade GATE. He led them in an acid painting project.

Artist Profile: Stephen Bruce

San Francisco Bay Area-based artist and founder of the SKIDMORE Project. Mr. Bruce’s artwork has been featured in numerous television shows and films, including House, Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Californication, The Big Bang Theory, Home Economics, and American Housewife, as well as on movie sets such as The Matrix 4, The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Avengers: Endgame, Horrible Bosses, and The Social Network.

https://www.stephenbrucestudios.com/

The SKIDMORE Project is an interactive, hands-on art and science experience for students in grades K–12. During the session, students “paint” on copper using common household items such as vinegar and citrus juices, creating chemical reactions that produce unique surface designs. Stephen is traveling across the country, offering this engaging STEAM experience to schools at no cost to participating institutions.

Thank you Ms. Brown for bringing Mr. Bruce to SWES and for giving our Gators this fantastic opportunity. Thank you to Mr. Bruce for sharing your talent and love of art!

A message from Mr. Heady sent yesterday to your phones:

Good afternoon Southwest Elementary Families!

Board of Education policy requires that we take attendance every day, up to and including the last day of school. Any absences a student receives will be counted, and teachers are required to take accurate attendance every day. Our school has made progress with our attendance rate this year and we do not want to see that progress disappear in the last few days of school. Please help us by ensuring your child is in attendance for these final days of school, including the last day on Thursday, May 21. We thank you for your support and cooperation with the school district attendance policy.

Send a message to learn more

As you may know, the new electronic device policy is in the process of being fully implemented and the district is providing options to answer any questions parents may have. This will be a virtual meeting held on Microsoft Teams.

Session Topics: Explanation of HB 340 & HB 1009, Defining personal electronic devices & exception to the policy, and showcase of district chosen cellphone storage.

You must download the Microsoft TEAMS app before attending the meeting. Paper copies of the flyer will be coming home either today or tomorrow.

The Live Oak Public Library Summer Reading Program begins June 1st. You can register using the Beanstack App or go to any Live Oak Public Library.
Make sure to get your child's Student Play Card. It's a free library card for students enrolled in SCCPSS and can be used for so many resources.

For More info visit: https://liveoakpl.org/events/summer2026

Paper copies of the attached flyers will be sent home next week.

Live Oak Public Libraries: SPECIAL EVENTS: Summer Reading Program 2026 Special Events Summer Reading Program 2026

Congratulations to our SY27 Teacher of the Year, Ms. Mercedes Moreno!
Your dedication, passion, and commitment to inspiring students every day truly make a difference. This recognition is so well deserved, and we are incredibly proud to celebrate you! Thank you for all that you do to support, encourage, and uplift our school community.

GALS Foundation is having a Health Fair May 16, 2026 at 11:00. It will be at the W.W. Law Community Center at 909 East Bolton Street in Savannah. It is free to the public.

Happy Tuesday SWES!

It’s finally here! It’s Teacher’s Appreciation Week! We invite all of our students and families to join in on celebrating our awesome teaching staff at Southwest Elementary School!

This past weekend, SWES participated in the Books, Blankets and Fun Family Event at Daffin Park. It was a great time! Thank you to all our Gators who showed up and got some fantastic books and summer learning resources!

The students had a great time at their GMAS pep rally!! Thank you E93 for getting our students excited about the test!!