SV Scoop

Email: christine.evans@district196.org
Website: www.district196.org/sv
Location: 1025 Whitney Drive, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8370

If your student will be absent from school, please fill out the survey by clicking on the link:

https://district196.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6xjxif0e0Ot7hLE

February 17 - President's Day - NO SCHOOL

February 18 - Staff Development Day - NO SCHOOL

February 20 - ZOOM Read-A-Loud with Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Chamley at 7:00 p.m. (see link below)

February 25 - 2nd Grade Music Concert - 6:30 p.m.

February 27 - 3rd Grade Music Concert - 6:30 p.m.

Join Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Chamley on ZOOM as they read some of their favorite books.

When: Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m. Click here to join the ZOOM session: https://district196-org.zoom.us/j/82683909184?pwd=7jxpm4CEA2obYy3rHydMyYA3Jtrizs.1

Mark you calendars!!

Thursday, March 6 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Featuring "The Magic of Reading" show and other fun games & activities! Puzzles, games, STEM challenges, build-your-own harmonica, art activities, Minute-to-Win It games and MORE!

Free cookies and water

Pizza $2/slice - pre-order and purchase at the door while supplies last.

**Event sponsored by the Southview Title I team**

District 196 follows guidance from leading health organizations (i.e. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, MN Department of Health, American Academy of Pediatrics) to reduce the spread of communicable disease. When unsure if your child should attend school, consult with a health care provider or contact your school nurse. Our illness rate has increased dramatically over the past few weeks. Please follow the guidelines below to help keep the students and staff at Southview healthy.

Children should stay home from school for the following reasons:

● Fever of 100.4 or higher - can return when fever free for 20 hours without fever reducing medication.

● Strep throat - can return after 12 hours of antibiotics and fever free for 20 hours without fever reducing medication.

● Vomiting or diarrhea (without a known reason) can return 20 hours after last episode.

● Rash (without a known reason) with behavior change or fever of 100.4 or greater.

● Excessive coughing that persists and makes it difficult to participate in school.

● Not healthy enough to participate in routine school activities.

If a child becomes ill at school and needs to go home:

● The school nurse will call guardians listed in the child’s Infinite Campus record. Please update your contact information as needed, including emergency contacts.

● Students who are ill need to be picked up as soon as possible to prevent the spread of illness.

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Please click on the link below to register your incoming kindergarten student for the 2025-2026 school year. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2025 to attend kindergarten.

Kindergarten Registration

Click the down arrow by Step #2 Pre-Register Online.

* Click on the blue button "K-12 Pre-Registration"

Additional information will be sent via email. If you have questions, please call the Southview office at 952-431-8370.

District 196 Early Childhood Family Services is accepting applications for Connections Preschool for the 2025-2026 school year! Apply by March 9 to receive priority processing and be included in the lottery for placement. For information and to apply, visit https://ce.district196.org/early-childhood/connections-preschool.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Connections Preschool Secretary, Marta Miranda Johnson, at Marta.Mirandajohnson@district196.org or 952-388-1977.

Sign-up Link - bring treats to office

Amazon Sign-up Link - ship directly to Southview

Bring your favorite adult and dress in your Hollywood best! Feel like a movie star as you stroll down the red carpet to dance the night away with your favorite stars from popular movies. Capture photo opportunities with characters like Elsa, Superman, Mirabel and more. Enjoy activities, refreshments and DJ. Formal attire is strongly recommended. Event is designed as a special night out with your favorite adult.

For: Parents and children ages 3-11

Where: Falcon Ridge Middle School

When: Saturday, April 26, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $39/pair and $19 per additional guest

Register now through the Community Ed LINK

Summer 2025: CAHOOTS Math and Language Arts Program

Looking for a way to keep your child’s math and language arts skills sharp this summer? CAHOOTS combines both subjects into one engaging workbook, designed to align with our district curriculum.

Program Highlights:

• Covers math and language arts in a single book for a great value.
• Encourages an engaging and reflective approach to learning.
• Cost: $45
• Workbook samples will be available for online review starting February 24 at ce.district196.org/enrichyouth.

How to Register:

• Registration details will be sent via Friday folders or electronically.
• Registration opens the week of February 24 and ends on March 31.

Stay tuned for more updates this winter!

Note: CAHOOTS is not a replacement for summer school if your child qualifies.

"Summer FIRE"! Fun, Inspiring, Recreation, and Education activities all summer long. FIRE offers students hands-on experience where they can dive into a variety of exciting classes and camps, from arts, drama, fitness, dance, swimming lessons, STEM, nature and everything in-between. It's the perfect chance to explore new interests, build skills, and connect with others in a safe and fun environment.

Online registration for FIRE opens on Tuesday, February 11 at 6:00 a.m. and spaces fill up quickly, so we encourage families sign up early to secure their spot.

How else can families find out about Community Education programs?

• Information can be found in the District Today email that goes to all families.
• Links can be found on the Summer FIRE registration site (Eleyo) and on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/District196CommunityEducation
• An electronically linked catalog copy will be available Friday, Feb. 7 on our Community Education website.

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.