Southwest Elementary Global Academy

Lexington City Schools Celebrate the North Carolina Crunch!

Last week, Lexington City Schools joined districts across the state for the annual North Carolina Crunch, celebrating local agriculture and healthy eating. Fresh NC-grown apples, delivered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, were enjoyed by students in classroom tastings, nutrition lessons, and schoolwide “crunch” events.

The event highlighted the importance of supporting North Carolina farmers while bringing students and staff together for a fun, educational experience.

Learn more about the North Carolina Crunch:
https://growing-minds.org/north-carolina-crunch/

LEAF Boosters will be taking pre-orders up until Wednesday October 23rd at 4pm. Orders can be picked on Thursday October 24th at 5pm at the Football stadium ticket booth.

If there are any questions please contact us at leafboosterapparel@gmail.com or 336-941-0968. A limited supply will be available for purchase on site.

Here is a polished weekly parent message:

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**Good Afternoon SWEGA Families,**

This is a friendly reminder that our instructional day begins promptly at **7:30 AM**. Students who arrive after 7:30 are marked **tardy** and miss important morning routines and instruction. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time each day.

We also have two spirit days this week:

**Wednesday – Wear Pink**
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are asking all students and staff to wear pink to show support and raise awareness.

**Friday – Dress Like a Farmer (NC Crunch Day)**
Students are invited to dress like farmers as we celebrate NC Crunch Day! This event promotes healthy eating, supports North Carolina agriculture, and brings awareness to farm-to-school programs.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we make SWEGA a great place to learn and grow!

— SWEGA Administration

LCS Health and Wellness Day 🔹🧡 Lexington City Schools hosted a special Health and Wellness Day to help our incredible employees recharge, refocus, and continue giving their best to our students! From relaxation activities to wellness resources and healthy foods, this event was all about supporting our staff’s well-being. A huge thank you to our amazing contributors, including Dr. Tenika McCorkle (Healthier You Health Clinic), Janice Hurley (Davidson Medical Ministries), Kevin Crowe (Chair Massage), Jen Allen-Fuller (YMCA), Dr. Kasey Wilkie (Forsyth County Health Department), Shirley G (Zumba), and many more who made this day possible. Because when we take care of ourselves, we can give 100% to our students! 💙🧡 #LCSWellness #ThriveInTheHive

"Honoring Our Bus Drivers: National Bus Driver Appreciation Week" Lexington City Schools is celebrating National Bus Driver Appreciation Week to honor the dedication and commitment of our bus drivers. These dedicated professionals play a crucial role in the daily lives of our students, ensuring their safety and well-being as they travel to and from school. This week, we invite our school community to show their appreciation through thank-you notes, social media shout-outs, and small gestures of gratitude. Let’s come together to honor the bus drivers who help our students thrive each day. #ThankYouBusDrivers #ThriveInTheHive

ACCESS Parent Night: A Successful Event for Multilingual Families On January 23, 2025, Lexington City Schools held a highly successful ACCESS Parent Night for parents and guardians of multilingual students (K-12) at the Lexington Senior High School Media Center. This event provided valuable information about the upcoming ACCESS testing, presented by Mrs. Susie Best, our ML Coordinator. The session covered important details, including: An overview of each domain in the ACCESS test The impact of ACCESS scores on school growth How parents can help prepare their students for the test Parents also received a comprehensive resource packet to support their students' learning. Spanish interpretation was available to ensure that all families could fully engage in the discussion. The turnout was impressive—more than double the attendance from last year—and the feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. Thank you to all the parents and guardians who attended and to the Lexington City Schools team for making this event a great success! Together, we are supporting our multilingual students and families to Thrive in the Hive. Stay connected for more upcoming events and resources! #ThriveInTheHive #ACCESSParentNight

Celebrating Our "Be Somebody" Honorees! 🌟

Winter Wonderland Card Contest Winners 🌟❄️ Lexington City Schools is proud to announce the winners of the Winter Wonderland Card Contest, showcasing the incredible artistic talents of our students! 🎄 1st Place District Winner Overall: Samara May (Lexington Middle School) 🖌️ Top Winner for Elementary Level: Abby Lin (Southwest Elementary Global Academy) 🌟 Top Winner for High School: Zowe Lilly (Lexington Senior High School) 🎨 2nd Place Middle School Winner: Allison Duarte (Lexington Middle School) The 1st Place District Winner’s design will be featured on the district's official 2024 holiday card. Congratulations to these talented students for spreading holiday cheer through their creativity! 🎨✨

Community Meeting Recap and Giveaway Winners On October 15, our community came together for an engaging evening at Southwest Elementary Global Academy. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while sharing their valuable insights and feedback. Each participant received a raffle ticket, and we are excited to announce the big winners of our Walmart and Food Lion gift cards! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to the success of the event. Your participation strengthens our community and helps us thrive together. Stay tuned for more updates and events as we continue to #ThriveInTheHive!

October is National Bullying Prevention & Cyberbullying Awareness Month! 💙 Let’s unite to create safe, inclusive spaces—online and in real life—where everyone feels respected and valued. Together, we can stop bullying and promote kindness. #ThriveInTheHive

Dear Jackets, October is Principals Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the hard work, dedication, and leadership of our incredible principals at Lexington City Schools. Their unwavering commitment to our students and staff plays a vital role in fostering a positive learning environment and driving our educational mission forward. This month, let’s take the time to acknowledge their efforts and show our appreciation by writing a note or sending a message to your principal, expressing your gratitude for their guidance and support. Remember to use the hashtag #ThriveInTheHive when sharing your messages of appreciation on social media! Thank you for your continued support and collaboration. Let’s make this month a special one for our school leaders!

Lexington City Schools Celebrated World School Milk Day! On September 25th, 2024, we celebrated World School Milk Day with some fantastic photos submitted by the manager at Pickett Elementary! Students enjoyed Maola milk in Chocolate, Strawberry, and 1% Unflavored! Learn more about Maola here: maolamilk.com #WorldSchoolMilkDay #LexingtonCitySchools #MaolaMilk

💙🧡 Our amazing beginning and new LCS teachers took a tour of the Lexington communities they’ll be serving! So excited for them to get to know our wonderful town! Special thanks to Ms. Tracy Dalton for going the extra mile and safely driving us around today! #LCSCommunity #WelcomeTeachers #LexingtonPride #ThriveInTheHive

2025 Open enrollment for The State Health Plan is September 30 - October 25, 2024! Beginning January 1, 2025 The State Health Plan will transition from Blue Cross NC to Aetna. Please read below for important information: During open enrollment, all members will need to participate in Open Enrollment, including new employees who have recently signed up for health insurance. Members will need to complete the tobacco attestation online during Open Enrollment in both plans to reduce premiums for both plans. Because of the transition to Aetna, all members will need to select a primary care provider (PCP) during Open Enrollment. Please visit www.shpnc.org for more information including Open Enrollment out reach events across the state and upcoming webinars.

Good morning from Lexington!