South News
September 2023 Edition
September 2023 Edition
Attention Dads!
This year our school counselor, Mr. Goode, is rebooting an old program called Watch D.O.G.S. The purpose of this program is to get dads more involved at South Elementary. Watch DOG volunteers will be asked to serve one day (or more if you can) throughout the school year. You can expect to play with kids at recess, help in the lunchroom, and play games with 4-6 kids at a time in the hallway.
South will be hosting a Watch D.O.G.S. launch party Thursday, September 7th from 6-7:30pm. We will have FREE pizza, drinks and games! More details have been sent home in each student's red folder.
South Updates
Community “Family” Time
We have had a great time this week kicking off the start of our school community time!
Each grade level experienced family time on their assigned day. This will continue to be part of their weekly routine. Just a reminder, this time is for students and teachers "grade level families." The schedule will continue as follows:
Day 1 - Fourth Grade
Day 2 - Third Grade
Day 3 - Second Grade
Day 4 - First Grade
Day 5 - Kindergarten
Scholastic Book Fair
Save the date for our Fall Book Fair - September 18-22. All purchases from the book fair support our school!
Book Fair website:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/southelementaryschool2023
eWallet info: Kids can shop without cash thanks to eWallet, a digital payment account for purchases at the Fair. Family and friends contribute funds then kids choose their own books. It’s convenient, simple, and secure.
Lunch Menu & Related Arts Days
District Wide Spirit Week!
Wellness Information for Birthdays & Celebrations
Attention Parents:
We know you want to celebrate your child’s birthday, and we want to celebrate with you! However, this year any food provided for students outside of the meal programs must also meet federal nutrition guidelines. That means any food brought into the classroom for celebrations, parties, and snack time must meet the guidelines.
Here is a list of nutritional snacks that can be used for classroom celebrations - https://bit.ly/3Em5uib
We appreciate your help in following our district wellness plan for our students. You may also consider a non-food alternative to celebrate a birthday, such as stickers, pencils, bubbles, sidewalk chalk etc. Providing a non-food item helps our students who have dietary restrictions feel included.
2023-24 Federal Programs Parent Survey
South families,
Please complete the following survey regarding Title I Parent Involvement at your earliest convenience.
Thank you!
Free/Reduced Meal Information
More information and the application for Free/Reduced Meals can be found here: https://www.ozarktigers.org/Page/9178