South Meadows Spotlight

October 25th, 2024

Welcome to South Meadows Elementary

Katie Spisich, Principal

kspisich@chelseaschools.org

Anna Croft, Administrative Assistant

acroft@chelseaschools.org

Diana Salazar- Social Worker

dsalazar@chelseaschools.org

Torrey Getty- Office Clerk

tgetty@chelseaschools.org

South Meadows Office (734) 433-2205

A Message from Mrs. Spisich

I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy the week! I was fortunate to spend Sunday through Tuesday at an EdLeadership conference with some members of the Chelsea School District, thanks to our partnership with CEF. We did a lot of great learning around our district’s Portrait of a Graduate and returned with some exciting new ideas! We started our Friday at South with some high fives and greetings from the CHS Varsity Football players this morning. It was a great way to start! As for the weekend, I’ll be cheering on my kids at their soccer games and attending a few birthday parties. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!

Caught Being Positive

3rd Grade- PJ L, Clementine M, Carly R

4th Grade- Henry M, Ryan H, Melisha W

5th Grade- Chayton K, Jane T, Tarryn C

Staff Member- Mr. Robinson (4th Grade)

Mr. Robinson was nominated by his colleagues for his adaptability and grit. He consistently adjusts to meet his students' needs, whether it’s refining a lesson or making time to communicate with students and their families. All the while, he creates a welcoming and supportive environment for all.

Building Information

The Power of Good Attendance

Attending school regularly is key to your child’s success. Consistent attendance helps them stay on track with learning, build strong friendships, and feel connected to their school community. Every day matters, and we appreciate your efforts to make sure your child is here and ready to learn. Together, we can help them thrive!

Halloween Fun at South Meadows
We're excited to kick off Halloween with an outdoor parade around the building at 8:15 AM! Parents are welcome to line the perimeter of the school to watch and enjoy the fun. We'll make a full lap, so you can stand anywhere around the building for a great view. If the parade needs to be canceled due to weather, an email will be sent by 7:40 AM.

Please note that parents are invited to the parade only. Afterward, students will participate in school-wide stations led by our support staff and community partners, like the Chelsea District Library. We’ll end the day with a Mad Science assembly, thanks to our generous PTO!

While we celebrate this holiday as a school, there will be many other opportunities for parents to volunteer in classrooms at future events. We can’t wait to see you at the parade!

Conference Sign Up

Parent teacher conferences are just around the corner! We are looking forward to having you all in the building on either November 7th or November 14th. Please click here to sign up for fall conferences!

Lost and Found

Do Any of These Belong to You? Our lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts! Could one of them be yours? Encourage your child to stop by and check!

P.O.G

Our Portrait of a Graduate (P.O.G) highlights the essential skills and attributes we believe are crucial for preparing students for the future. Created through a collaborative effort between the Chelsea School District and our community, the P.O.G serves as a guiding framework for our work and decision-making across the district.

Important Dates

October 31st- Halloween Parade, 8:15 am outside weather permitting

November 1st- NO SCHOOL

November 7th and 14th- Parent Teacher Conferences

November 8th- 50 cent PJ day

Chelsea School District Calendar 2024-2025

Dressing for the Weather

Clothing Recommendations

From December through March, students should bring boots daily, as certain areas can get muddy. Please label your child’s clothing with their first and last name to help return lost items.

Clothing Guidelines for Outdoor Play

51-60°F: Long sleeves recommended
41-50°F: Jacket, sweatshirt, or coat
30-40°F: Winter jacket, hat, gloves/mittens, and covered legs (pants, tights, jeans)
29°F and below (or snowy): Full winter gear (jacket, snow pants, hat, mittens, and boots)

Please note:

Students without snow pants and boots will not be able to play in the snow.
Students without boots will still go outside but will need to stay on the blacktop.

Fall Bookfair

The Scholastic Book fair will be coming to South Meadows Media Center November 9th-14th!

Your child will get a chance to visit the book fair during their regularly scheduled media time.

Click here for information on how to set up an Ewallet account.

Mrs. Bradley is looking for some additional help with this event. If you are interested and able to volunteer, please sign up here!

PTO Updates

Can You Help with South Meadows' November 7th or 14th Conference Meals?
Parent/Teacher Conferences are extremely long days for our teachers and the PTO tries to make it easier by providing a delicious meal they can enjoy when they have a break. Interested in contributing? Please view the South Meadows Conference meal sign up for November 7 and 14 needs. Thanks for supporting our amazing teachers!

Next PTO Meeting is November 13
Our last PTO meeting of the calendar year will be November 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the North Creek Media Center with guest speakers Marijane Nelson and Kelsi Russell, our school district nurses. Hope to see you there! Or, please email pto.chelsea@gmail.com to receive a Zoom link to attend virtually.

Stay Connected and Get Involved with the PTO
Follow Chelsea Elementary PTO on Facebook or subscribe to the PTO email list and receive information about upcoming family events, volunteer opportunities, and programs to benefit students, teachers, and families. Check out the PTO volunteer interest sign-up to express interest in helping with this school year's activities. We'll contact you closer to the event to confirm availability.