April 12, 2024 South Newsletter
Weekly South Elementary Newsletter
April 12, 2024
Updates from Mrs. Hollingsworth!
This week our students completed their ILEARN Practice test and had some fun announcements about how to shake off stress, remembering to charge Chromebooks, do their best and take their time all in our Learning Era! Make sure you ask your child about the morning announcements!
We were able to tour our new wing at South this week with ALL of our South teachers grades 2-4. It was fun to be together and see our new learning spaces!
Next week, we are going to start our ILEARN testing for 3rd and 4th grade. Teachers have sent home notes regarding testing schedules, so please make sure your child get's a good nights rest and eat a healthy breakfast. They are all going to do great!
We love having visitors in our lunchroom! Parents that come in are required to sign in at the office and they will sit with their child at the next available seat. Parents are not allowed to select specific children to sit with other than their child or start a table for just their child and their friends. We do this so that no one's feelings are hurt and your child gets to enjoy this time with their parent. Fast food is also not allowed in the cafeteria and an alternate location will be determined if fast food is brought in for your child.
Have a great weekend,
Mrs. Hollingsworth
Principal
ILEARN STARTS NEXT WEEK!
Please make sure you are charging your child's Chromebook nightly and ensure they have working headphones.
Author Visit
Danville Library sponsored Mark Putman and Sarah Kelly today as a visiting author and illustrator for our students who completed the spring break reading challenge!
4th Grade Students
Mr. Putman talking about the stages of making a book!
3rd Grade Students
Mr. Putman helped them to realize how their ideas are the start of a great story!
Students of the Week
Congratulations to our Students of the Week from last week!
Math Fact Mastery Winners
Congratulations to our Math Fact Mastery Winners!
Students of the Week
Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
Field Day Information
K-Kids Update
Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year
Registration for next school year is now open! ALL current students (including returning non-resident transfer students and students who have recently enrolled) must re-enroll between now and April 1, 2024, and new non-resident transfer students must register prior to June 1, 2024, in order to be considered for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year. All current families should enroll using the Parent Portal. Please do not use the link on the website for new families. To learn more about this process and see how to proceed, please visit https://www.danville.k12.in.us/our-district/registration/registration-process.
Information from PACE
Summer 2024 PACE Registration packets are now available on the Danville school website (see below!)
Your child must have finished kindergarten and no older than going into sixth grade.
DCSC Police Information
Danville K - 4th Spring Training Camp
Come join the Danville Warriors High School coaching staff and players for two days of developmental football training. With a focus on improving an understanding of the game of football, learning new football-specific skills, and having an introduction to the Danville Football program! Whether you have played football your whole life, or want to try it out for the first time, this is a great learning opportunity for all!
Our Spring Skill Development camp will be hosted at Warrior Stadium on Friday, May 3rd and May 10th from 6 pm-7 pm!
Excellence at South - Nominate a Staff Member
Construction Update
New windows and cabinetry are being installed in the new office areas. The ceiling grids are going in on the new classroom area as well!
Absences & Tardies
If your child is going to be absent or tardy (arriving late to school), please email southoffice@danville.k12.in.us. If your child is tardy or absent due to an appointment, please make sure that you send in a doctor's note for it to be considered excused. Tardies are noted in our system for both late arrival and early pick-up. Students who are late need to be walked into the building by an adult as we need for the adult to sign the child in at the main office.
End of Day Transportation Changes
- A signed note in your child’s folder (please include child’s first and last name and the date for the change)
- A phone call to the office 317-745-2131
- An email to southoffice@danville.k12.in.us
- A ParentSquare message to DCSC Southoffice
Bus riders are limited to two possible bus destination addresses.
About South
Morning bell rings: 7:25 am
Tardy bell rings - 7:40 am
Classes start: 7:50 am
Walkers and PACE dismiss - 2:23 pm
Bus Bell rings - 2:25 pm
Car Riders - 2:30 pm
Bus Transportation Line
317-745-6875
School Phone Number
(317) 745-2131
Food Service Information
Breakfast is $0.50. (Reduced is $0.30)
Lunch is $3.15 (Reduced is $0.40)
Ala carte items will also be sold at an additional charge.
Lunch money can be added through Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Upcoming Events
April 15th - ILEARN Testing Window Opens!
April 15th - Midterms
May 6th-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 17th - 4th Grade Farewell Party
May 20th - 4th grade visit DCMS
May 21st - Field Day
May 23rd - Last Day of School
Visitors vs. Volunteers
Anyone entering the school building during school hours for one of the reasons below must be prepared to sign in using their driver's license. These individuals will not be having regular, ongoing contact with students outside of the presence of school staff, and therefore are not required to complete the criminal history check.
Classroom Guest Speakers
Special Events (Grandparents Day)
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Volunteers
Field Trip Chaperones and regular classroom volunteers who work directly with students are required to have an application and criminal history background check on file. For more information on how to volunteer, please visit our website at https://www.danville.k12.in.us/Page/445
Email - southoffice@danville.k12.in.us
Phone - 317-745-2131