Happy New Year, South Families!
As we start the second half of the school year, we're excited about the progress our students have made since the end of August and the opportunities that lie ahead. We had many opportunities to celebrate with each other in December during Cricket Convention and other events. In keeping with this topic, we would like to acknowledge and thank our PTO for all of the fun holiday activities they provided in December, from staff breakfasts, to gingerbread house nights, to donut day, and holiday spirit week! South Elementary PTO has a generous and dedicated PTO and we are grateful for their support and fun!
In the coming months, our students will continue to learn new things and develop important skills. Our teachers are committed to helping each student reach their full potential. Along with academics, we're also focused on social-emotional learning. This helps our students manage their feelings, build strong relationships, and make good choices. Our PRIDE character traits (Perseverance, Respect, Independence, Diversity/Equality/Inclusion, and Empathy) for January are addressed each week and they are: Staying on task; Being an effective problem solver; Expressing empathy/understanding others; and being flexible.
We appreciate your partnership in supporting your child's learning and growth. Working together, we can make this a fantastic year for everyone!
Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy New Year!
Aloha, Steph Brown and Rebecca Hurley
