Southside Scoop for Parents

Southside Vision: Academic and SEL Growth for ALL

Southside Mission: To provide a safe, loving, and inclusive environment with a committment to ALL students learning at high levels.

Southside Core Values: At Southside, we are respectful, we are responsible, and we are kind!

We are excited to share with our parents, families, and community all of the great things happening at Southside Elementary each quarter through our digital newsletter! In each newsletter edition, we'll include information about activities and events, parent involvement activities, as well as upcoming character education initiatives and academic information that will help keep your family informed and connected to our school!

This week, the MAP® Growth™ Family Report will be sent home. This is a summary of how your child is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test your child has taken. These tests and scores help teachers check student performance by measuring achievement and growth. Teachers use results to tailor classroom lessons and set goals for students.

MAP Growth tests are unique, and it adapts to your child’s responses to measure your child’s skill level. If your child answers a question correctly, the next question is more challenging. If they answer incorrectly, the next one is easier. These results will provide a more complete picture of what your child knows and is ready to learn—whether it is on, above, or below their grade level.

Since MAP Growth tests provide immediate and accurate information about your child’s learning, it’s easy for teachers to identify students with similar scores that are generally ready for instruction in similar skills and topics, and then plan instruction accordingly.

Please contact your child's teacher with any questions about your child's MAP results. You can also click the button below to access a short video explaining more about MAP testing.

The Coffee on the Go coffee truck visits Southside each month! After dropping off your children, it's a convenient way to grab your favorite beverage on-the-go or a quick breakfast snack before heading to work! The coffee truck will be in our side parking lot on the following dates from 7 - 9 a.m.

October 30th / November 20th / December 18th

4th Grade Music Program - Contact Music Teacher, Karen Pointer at kpointer@angletonisd.net

Parent-Teacher Organization - Contact PTO President Anne Smith at alsmith@angletonisd.net

Welcome to CAPTURING KIDS’ HEARTS!

DEAR FAMILIES,

Southside believes in the importance of establishing an environment where every student feels valued. We will all be working together to build a high-performing school culture where students know they are loved and are challenged to grow.

At Capturing Kids’ Hearts (CKH), we believe that it’s an entire community’s responsibility to help equip and empower students to grow into adults who are ready to lead with heart. We also know how challenging it can be to create intentional time and space to help grow students’ leadership skills and prepare them for success. The truth is, it’s never too early (or late) to start, and we are here to help! This year, we will be working directly with:

• STUDENTS through lessons and activities that equip them with ways to understand, practice, or reflect on their leadership skills, their relationships with others, and their potential impact on the community.
• FAMILIES to link arms with you at home. Each month you will receive a newsletter from your school and Capturing Kids’ Hearts that aligns with a monthly theme.
  

These newsletters include ideas, challenges, and activities to help you connect, reflect, and grow as a family. Each family newsletter will:

• Define and explain the focused character trait for the month.
• Povide you with ideas and activities to help you grow your child's character.
• Equip you with conversation starters you can use to talk with your child and make their learning personal and and relevant.

Get started this month with the first family newsletter. We are excited to be on this journey with you!

The AISD Food Market is open to all residents regardless of income! There is food available, free of charge, on the dates and at the times listed in the flyer below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our school social worker, Sarina Scamardo, who is here at Southside on Wednesdays at 979-864-8008 or feel free to send her an email at smriosscamardo@angletonisd.net.

We are thrilled to announce Angleton ISD’s new partnership with SmartSocial.com for the 2024-2025 school year! This collaboration will provide you with FREE, invaluable resources to help ensure the online safety and digital well-being of our students - YOUR CHILDREN!

Register with SmartSocial now to gain access to:

• 450+ On-Demand Resources: Explore a wealth of articles, videos, and guides on social media safety for FREE.

• 54+ Live Parent Events: Join FREE live sessions to stay informed and ask questions.

• Teen-Led Videos: Watch FREE, engaging content created by teens, for teens.

Plus, you'll receive SmartSocial’s Premium Parent Newsletter every week, packed with the latest online safety updates, social media dangers, event invites, and conversation prompts.

Go to https://smartsocial.com/members?org=angletonisd or use the QR code in the attached flyer to register now and get access! Stay connected and informed throughout the school year.

Let's work together to keep our kids safe!

• October 7 - October PTO Meeting - Library - 4:20 p.m.
• October 10 - Fire Prevention Safety Program (PK - 2nd Grade)
• October 11 - End of 1st Quarter
  
• October 14 - Beginning of 2nd Quarter
• October 15 - 4th Grade Music Program - Cafeteria - Students 9:20 a.m. / Parents 6 p.m.
  
• October 16 - 18 - Fall Break - No School
• October 21 - Classes Resume
• October 22 - Report Cards Go Home
• October 25 - Trunk or Treat - Southside Parking Lot - 5 - 6 p.m.
  
• October 28 - November 1 - Red Ribbon Week
• October 31 - Halloween Costumes
• November 4 - November PTO Meeting - Library - 4:20 p.m.
  
• November 5 - School Picture Retake Day
  
• November 7 - 5th Grade Music Program - Cafeteria - Students 9:20 a.m. / Parents 6 p.m.
  
• November 8 - No School for Students - Teacher Planning Day
  
• November 11 - 15 - National Young Readers' Week
  
• November 22 - Career &Technology Education Event / Early Dismissal at Noon
• November 25 - 29 - Thanksgiving Break
• December 2 - No School for Students - Teacher Planning Day
• December 3 - Classes Resume
• December 5 - Festival of Lights 5 - 6 p.m.
• December 9 - December PTO Meeting - Library - 4:20 p.m.
• December 9 - 18 - PTO Christmas Store
• December 12 - 3rd Grade Music Program - Cafeteria - Students 9:20 a.m. / Parents 6 p.m.
• December 20 - Early Dismissal at Noon / End of Quarter 2
• Dececember 23 - January 6 - Christmas Break
• January 7 - Classes Resume / Beginning of Quarter 3

Email: southside@angletonisd.net
Website: https://www.angletonisd.net/o/ses
Location: 1200 Park Lane, Angleton, TX, USA
Phone: 979.864.8008
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