Southworth Review
February 17th, 2023
February:
20th: Presidents' Day - No School
22nd: 1 hour late start
March:
1st: 1 hour late start
2nd: Dr. Suess Day
3rd: No School - Teacher Inservice
8th: 1 hour late start
9th: Billy Frank, Jr. Day
15th: 1 hour late start
17th: Half Day - Records Day
21st: Spring Pictures
29th-31st: Half Day - Conferences
April:
3rd- 7th: No School - Spring Break
Kindergarteners Celebrate 100 Days of School
Kids Heart Challange
Hi Southworth Families!
Thank you for your participation in Kids Heart Challenge at Southworth Elementary last year! We kicked off the program for this year on February 13th and are in full swing of helping people with special hearts! Our Heart Challenge will end this coming Thursday, February 23rd. Thank you all those who have participated and donated.
Yelm's Dollars For Scholars chapter is a nonprofit foundation that supports academic success in our community. We hope you can join us as we raise scholarship money for the graduating class of 2023 and look forward to an exciting virtual event.
Get your tickets for this year's auction!
It's time for our 28th annual Dollars for Scholars Auction!
Auction proceeds directly support Yelm High School graduates pursuing further education and training in the form of scholarships. The program has raised and distributed $2.6M in scholarships over the last 27 years and we are grateful to have your support as we continue our mission to help break down financial barriers to education.
Live Auction*: We are excited to see you at our live event scheduled for 5 p.m. March 11 at the Lake Lawrence Lodge! This event includes dinner and drinks, and it is set to be a great night out with an incredible community. Get your tickets before they sell out!
Early bird ticket price through February 14: $55/ticket
Ticket price February 15 and after: $60/ticket
Online Silent Auction*: Leading up to the live auction will be the renowned silent auction. Bidding will open on March 3 and close at 8 p.m. on March 10. Create an account early to get notifications!
If you have any questions, please send us an email at yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com or visit our website at yelm.dollarsforscholars.org.
Do you have items to donate to the auction?
We need volunteers!
Send us an email at yelmdollarsforscholars@gmail.com if you are interested in helping.
Proceeds provide scholarships for Yelm High School’s Class of 2023!
Taste of the Prairie Dates:
*A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dollars for Scholars from the below restaurants on the following dates*
Jim Bob's Chuck Wagon: Friday, February 24th
Count Down to Kinder
When: Wednesday, May 3, 2023 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where: Yelm Middle School Commons Area
Why: An informational event for parents/guardians and children starting kindergarten during the 2023-24 school year Incoming kindergarten students will have the opportunity to:
Register for Kindergarten
Meet their principal and the kindergarten staff
Learn more about their school
See a school bus and determine their bus route
Learn about the Timberland Library
Have their photograph taken
Discover ways to prepare for kindergarten
Enjoy a snack!
Several district support people will be present to answer questions. Nurses will be available to accept vaccination records.
For more information, contact Barb Meekhof.
Transfer Requests
Approval or denial of transfer requests is based on criteria outlined in board policy 3131 for resident and 3141 for nonresident students.
Key Dates for 2023-2024 Student Transfer Requests to attend Yelm Community Schools
FIRST ROUND - February 15 to March 15, 2023
Applications received by March 15 will be given first priority and will be notified of the district decision by March 31. New applications may be subject to a wait list and should register at their resident school until a decision is made.
SECOND ROUND - March 16 to April 15, 2023
Applications received by April 15 will be given second priority and notified of the district decision by April 30. New applications may be subject to a wait list and should register at their resident school until a decision is made.
After April 15 through the First Day of School
Applications received after April 15 will be considered in August on a case-by-case basis and may have to wait until actual enrollment counts in September before receiving notification.
School Capacity and Waiting Lists
Many of our schools are experiencing over-crowding in some grade levels. This limits their ability to accept transfer students. Students denied based on capacity will be assigned to their resident school and placed on a waiting list for their requested school and notified if a space becomes available. Consideration of transfers from waiting lists typically does not occur until late August or early September.
Transportation
Parents will provide transportation for students who voluntarily attend a school outside their attendance area.
A Note About "Feeder" Schools
Something to think about before requesting a transfer is that our elementary schools have designated "feeder" middle schools. If you request an elementary school that feeds into a middle school outside of your home attendance school, you will either have to continue to request transfers and transport your child to and from school, or your child will have to separate from his or her peer group when moving up to middle school.
Yelm Middle School - Fort Stevens Elementary, McKenna Elementary, Southworth Elementary
Ridgeline Middle School - Lackamas Elementary, Mill Pond Elementary, Prairie Elementary
2023 Son/Daughter Dance at YHS
The Yelm High School National Honor Society is sponsoring a Daughter/Son "Leprechaun Ball" for ALL Yelm elementary students K-5
Son Dance - Friday, March 17, 2023
Daughter Dance - Saturday, March 18, 2023
Yelm High School Commons
6:00pm-9:00pm
Prices: $10.00 per . will be sold at the door – Please bring cash or credit card. (We do not have an ATM)
- Attire will be semi-formal/dressy-casual
- Formal pictures will NOT be available. Photo backgrounds will be provided for participants to take pictures on their phones/cameras. National Honor Society students will be available to assist/take the pictures for participants.
**We welcome all K-5 students and their chosen adult for this wonderful evening!**
**We will have chips, soda and bottled water for sale (until sold out)**
Math For Life
Maps will be provided for all K-6 students.
Booster Club
Next Meeting: Monday, March 6th, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Popcorn Fridays!
Popcorn is $.50 per bag or $14.50 for the entire year (1 bag every Popcorn Friday for the year).
Please send the money with your student to give to their teacher.
There is no popcorn on half days.
Charles Cook, Principal
Traci Schultz, Assistant Principal
Southworth Elementary
13849 Yelm Hwy, SE
PO BOX 476
Yelm, WA 98597
360.458.2500
Dorine Hunt, Editor
Nondiscrimination Statement
Yelm Community Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights: Julie Mondry, 360-458-1900, julie_mondry@ycs.wednet.edu; 504 Coordinator: Shannon Powell, 360-458-6124, shannon_powell@ycs.wednet.edu; Title IX Coordinator: Lisa Cadero-Smith, 360-458-6120, lisa_cadero-smith@ycs.wednet.edu; Address: 107 First St. N., PO Box 476, Yelm, WA 98597