Friday Focus

• A Message from Marcie
• Go Penguin Countdown
• Field Day Volunteer Sign-Ups Full
• Cold Weather Gear for Incoming 6th Graders

Don't miss the PTO Spotlight:

• Last Day of School Celebration
• Panera Fundraiser 5/22
• Volunteer at Helping Hands Day 5/31
• and much more...

Thanks for a great week, South Park!

Next Friday, we will kick off our Go Penguins 10-Day Countdown! It's hard to believe that our school year is coming to an end. The Go Penguins Countdown is a way for us to celebrate the end of the year with fun activities that unite our full South Park community. Some of the days are dress up days, while other theme days involve special activities at school. Students do not need to participate in dress up days if they would prefer to wear their everyday school clothes. Please take a look at the count down information below.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Marcie

Thank you so much to everyone who signed up to volunteer on Field Day! All of our spots are full! We appreciate everyone generously donating their time and energy to make this year's Field Day a success!

Caruso is pleased to offer cold weather gear options for ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade Physical Education (PE) Classes. We want to emphasize that purchasing these items is entirely optional. However, should you decide to acquire them, students will have the flexibility to wear these specialized garments both indoors and outdoors during PE sessions.

Our initiative to provide these specialized items is designed to ensure that students have suitable attire for PE activities, distinct from their regular school attire. This distinction is crucial as regular clothing can become sweaty and soiled during physical exertion. Additionally, the Cold Weather Gear features students' names on the backs of the sweatshirts, adding a personalized touch.

To place an order for the Caruso hoodie and sweatpants, please click on the provided link below. Orders will be conveniently delivered directly to the school during the first week of August and distributed on locker day or during the first week of school should you choose to wait. Kindly note that Wednesday, July 10, 2024 is the hard deadline for placing orders.

• All visitors to South Park School MUST bring a valid driver's license or state ID card to the main office before entering into the building. Beginning this year, we will collect IDs during your visit and return it to you as you leave.
• If your child is going to be absent from school, you need to call or email us by 9:00 that morning. ** Call 847-945-5895, ext. 2103 and leave a message OR ** Email Nurse Nora Moskos.
• Please follow our morning procedures, and drop your children off at their regular grade level doors. If you choose to drive through the front circle at arrival, kindly stay in your car when you drop off to help us reduce morning congestion.
• K-5 drop-off is between 8:35-8:45 a.m. Students who arrive after 8:45 a.m. will need to enter through the front door of the school, as all other doors will be locked.
• Dismissal for all Kindy and 1st-grade walkers and car riders will take place at their grade level door.
  
• Early Learners drop-off/pick-up info can be found here.
• When parking in our Birchwood parking lot, please remember that our preschoolers are dropped off and picked up by the west end (closest to the school). Sometimes, their parents' cars can block a parked car from exiting for a few minutes. To avoid that, we suggest that you park closer to Birchwood Avenue.

Monday, May 27

• Memorial Day - No School

• Helping Hands Day K-2 AM and 3-5 PM
• Field Day 3-5 AM and K-2 PM

Monday, June 3

• Early Learners PreK (4's) Graduation at 5:00 p.m.

• 5th Grade Variety Show - 6:30 p.m.

Friday, June 7

• Last day of school - 11:40 a.m. dismissal