Welcome to November! As we settle into the crisp, cooler days and the heart of autumn, we’re reminded of the importance of working together to support our students. This month, we’re excited to continue building strong partnerships between home and school, which are key to helping each student thrive.

As a reminder, students will not have school on Tuesday for Teacher Conferences. This is a wonderful opportunity for families and teachers to connect, celebrate progress, and discuss goals. We value the time you take to attend and share insights, as these conversations make a big difference in your child’s educational journey.

Thank you for being an essential part of the South School community. Together, we make an incredible team!

Warmly,

Brenda Lee, Principal

Olivia Goodrich, Assistant Principal

At our second "Let's Talk" session on redistricting, we will introduce DillingerRAD to the community. DillingerRAD is the consultant who will be supporting the district to analyze data in the redistricting process. They will provide recommended redistricting options to the district for consideration and the School Committee for a review and vote.

At this forum, DillingerRAD will:

· Share results from the first community survey

· Review current baseline district data

· Facilitate in-person discussions about challenges with the current school zones

· Encourage further conversation to gather additional feedback from the community

Dillinger Research and Applied Data Inc (DillingerRAD) is a Connecticut-based woman and veteran-led 501(c)3 nonprofit. DillingerRAD partners with youth-centered organizations to leverage data and tools they currently use to help students and youth succeed.

Our students are planning a food drive to help others in need! See below.

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This year's Book Fair will be held the week of November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024 and we need volunteers to help run the event. Parents can sign-up for their child's library time or any other time. Just make sure you have an approved CORI form on file with the main office. Click here for the CORI form!

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE BOOK FAIR HERE!!!

We are excited to once again partner with MANN ORCHARDS for our annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale! Detailed information on the flyer below. Orders are due 11/4 and pie pick-up will be on 11/26. You can purchase pies via Venmo @SouthPTO (include first & last name, phone number, order) or you can CLICK HERE!!

All students are able to receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily during the 2024-2025 school year. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 8:45 - 9:00 and does not need to be ordered ahead of time.

Lunches will need be preordered. It is very important that our cafeteria has an accurate lunch count each day. Please review with your children each morning what you have ordered for them.

Please click below for the monthly menu and more information about Andover's Nutrition Program including how to sign up.

• Mon, Nov 4th - Fri, Nov 8th ~ Book Fair

• Tues, Nov 5th: NO SCHOOL ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

• Thurs, Nov 7th: 2nd Grade ~ Visit from Plymouth Plantation

• Mon, Nov 11th: NO SCHOOL ~ Veterans Day

• Wed, Nov 13th: 3rd Grade ~ Visit David Kelly

• Tues, Nov 19th: 5th Grade ~ Author Rob Buyea

• Wed, Nov 26th: EARLY RELEASE

• Thurs, Nov 27th - Fri, Nov 28th: NO SCHOOL

Email: brenda.lee@andoverma.us
Website: https://www.aps1.net/405/South-Elementary-School
Location: 55 Woburn Street, Andover, MA, USA
Phone: 978-247-9800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southschoolaps