Date: October 4th, 2007

Good Afternoon All - Hope you are well. Here's the latest news from the Southwest Charter School.

PORTLAND TRIBUNE ARTICLE
The Tuesday, October 2nd, issue of the Portland Tribune has a wonderful article on the opening of our school. You can find the link to the article here: http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=119127831305736800


AARON MEYER BENEFIT CONCERT FOR SOUTHWEST CHARTER SCHOOL
Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer has performed for world leaders and dignitaries as well as held solo appearances with major orchestras and ballet companies throughout the world. He has composed music for, and/or shared the stage with major artists, including rock band Everclear, Smokey Robinson, Aaron Neville, Pink Martini, Leftover Salmon, The Temptations, and 2002 Miss America - Katie Harman. Aaron has generously agreed to perform a concert to benefit the Southwest Charter School. He and pianist Kyla Cummins will play songs from Aaron's newest CD, From The Beginning.

Location: Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium
Date: Sunday, October 21, 2007
Time: 2 pm
Suggested Donation: $20

For more information about Aaron, visit: www.aaronmeyer.com


EARLIER BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
There have been requests to start the before school care earlier for those parents who have to be at work at 7:00. So, before school care is now available as early as 6:30 am.


SOUTHWEST CHARTER SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
The Southwest Charter School Board will have its next meeting on Tuesday October 9th. Details on the exact time will be out shortly.


That's all for now. Thanks - Dave