Southwestern Elementary PTA

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Southwestern Elementary PTA Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality through engagement and empowerment! To volunteer please complete the steps below:

1. Join the PTA.

Southwestern Elementary PTA is an all-volunteer association with a goal of engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Serving all students, teachers, parents, guardians and community members in Southwestern Elementary School located in Suffolk, VA. You belong in the PTA! …and so do your relatives, neighbors, and friends… Spread the word! At only $10.00, your PTA membership helps fund the 'fun' events year round such as Boo'ks and Treats, STEM Nights, Movie Nights and the Spring Fling Dance. Your donation also helps provide supplies for teachers, upgrades to the classroom, teacher's workroom, and assists with school events such as PBIS programs. We need your help...It takes a village to support our children at Southwestern Elementary and we have a constant need for volunteers. Whether you can help once or everyday, in person or virtually, we can use your assistance. You need to be a paid member of the PTA to volunteer. If you have not joined yet, visit the link here to join: https://southwesternpta.memberhub.com/store

2. Complete the PTA Volunteer Form on our website. Once we have your contact information and interests, we can reach out when new opportunities arise: https://southwesternelementarypta.com/volunteer/

3. Complete the Suffolk Public Schools Volunteer Background Check. This background screening is required to keep our kids safe: https://www.spsk12.net/volunteer

4. Visit SIGN UP to view all open volunteer opportunities. Please bookmark this link as it will be updated regularly with new volunteer opportunities when they arise: https://signup.com/go/KXYsAWe

You made it! We know this was a process but we appreciate your commitment to helping all Southwestern students reach their potential.

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National PTA & Southwestern PTA Missions and Values

Southwestern PTA Mission Statement
*To make every Southwestern child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and
communities to advocate for all children. Southwestern PTA Values
*Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to
broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.
*Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being
through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the
principles upon which our association was founded.
*Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited
to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic
location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position,
parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work
experience.
*Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and
partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.
*Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility
to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives.

10/10/2026

🐎💜 Thank you for all the donations received for the teacher supply store and lounge! Your support does not go unnoticed! Our school appreciates your love and support.! 🏫

📣 Calling all Mustang Parents! Happy Monday!🍂 🍁 Fall Picture day is scheduled for next Wednesday 10/14 and the school ha...
10/05/2026

📣 Calling all Mustang Parents! Happy Monday!

🍂 🍁 Fall Picture day is scheduled for next Wednesday 10/14 and the school has asked for 4 volunteers to help with the day. Your assistance will help ensure a smooth day and that all our Mustangs get their picture.! 💜 🐎

📸 Pictures start at 0915, so we ask that you arrive by 09 with your photo ID to get checked in. Pictures should be done at 2:15pm. You will get a break for lunch. Please bring a lunch or plan to purchase one from the cafeteria.

🏫 To volunteer please ensure that you complete both of these tasks and we will see you then! Thank you for your support and commitment to our school! 💜 🐎

Complete the Suffolk Public Schools background check: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MTk4OTplbi1VUw==
Select the dates, times, and events you want to volunteer at: https://signup.com/go/KXYsAWe

Choose your SignUps for SWES PTA Volunteer Opportunities today! No login or passwords needed and receive automated reminders for your spots!

09/24/2026
Happy Sunday Mustangs 💜🐎🏫‼️We have already had some donations for the teacher lounge and man do we appreciate your kindn...
09/20/2026

Happy Sunday Mustangs 💜🐎🏫

‼️We have already had some donations for the teacher lounge and man do we appreciate your kindness! Here are the links again for anyone that may have missed them. 💜

😁Shoot me an email if you have a specific donation question or anything we can do to help/answer for you. [email protected]

🏫We look forward to seeing and chatting with you all Thursday night for the Block Party! 🎉

🐎Have a great evening! 💜

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CALLING ALL MUSTANGS!! 💜🐎🐎We have kicked off the year and memberships are in full swing for 2026-2027.! We sent home pac...
09/20/2026

CALLING ALL MUSTANGS!! 💜🐎

🐎We have kicked off the year and memberships are in full swing for 2026-2027.! We sent home packets with your Mustangs with all the information you need to have a great year with us!

🏫🐎With your mustangs was the form to join the PTA, as well as an envelope for cash if you wanted to sign up that way!

‼️We look forward to seeing and chatting with you all on Thursday for the Block Party! If you haven't joined yet, we hope to see you at our table then and we can sign you up that night! 💜

💜🐎Here is the Calendar of events, membership form and flyer for the first meeting! I promise I will keep it short, sweet and informative.😁

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09/11/2026

🎉 **Save the Date!** 🎉

Join us for an evening of fun and community at our **Back to School Block Party & Title 1 Night**!

📅 **When:** Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ **Time:** 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 **Where:** Southwestern Elementary School

Come connect with our staff, learn more about what makes our Title 1 program so impactful for our students, and celebrate the new school year with great company! We can't wait to see all of our amazing families there! 🎈📚✨

09/09/2026
A message from our Principal Mrs. Mounie. Have a great and safe day Mustangs.! 💜🐎
09/09/2026

A message from our Principal Mrs. Mounie. Have a great and safe day Mustangs.! 💜🐎

Address

150 Pioneer Road
Suffolk, VA
23437

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+17579255782

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