Thank you to everyone who joined us for teacher conferences! Your engagement and support make such a difference in your child's education, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and collaborate.

As we approach Veterans Day, we’d like to take a moment to honor and recognize all those who have served our country. We are incredibly thankful for their dedication and sacrifice.

A huge thank you as well to Hilary Margitich, Laura Veligor, Angela Sawyer, Anna Salvia, the PTO, and our many parent volunteers for organizing and running our Book Fair. Not only did they make this event enjoyable for our students and families, but thanks to your support, the proceeds will go directly towards purchasing additional books for our school library—an investment in the love of reading for all of our students.

Thank you, as always, for your ongoing support and partnership!

Warmly,

Brenda Lee, Principal

Olivia Goodrich, Assistant Principal

South Cooperative Theater is excited to announce that our spring musical will be Disney’s Aladdin JR. Disney’s Aladdin JR. is based on the 1992 Academy Award-winning film and the 2014 hit Broadway show about the “diamond in the rough” street rat who learns that his true worth lies deep within.

The story you know and love has been given the royal treatment! Aladdin and his three friends, Babkak, Omar, and Kassim, are down on their luck until Aladdin discovers a magic lamp and the Genie who has the power to grant three wishes. Wanting to earn the respect of the princess, Jasmine, Aladdin embarks on an adventure that will test his will and his moral character. With expanded characters, new songs, and more thrills, this new adaptation of the beloved story will open up “a whole new world” for our South School performers!

Auditions for interested students in grade 3-4-5 will be held after Thanksgiving break – more details have been sent to families of students in those grades.

There will be three performances of Aladdin Jr. – March 7, 8, and 9. Performances will be held at West Middle School auditorium. We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions can be directed to Ms. Kennedy (elizabeth.kennedy@andoverma.us)

At our second "Let's Talk" session on redistricting, we will introduce DillingerRAD to the community. DillingerRAD is the consultant who will be supporting the district to analyze data in the redistricting process. They will provide recommended redistricting options to the district for consideration and the School Committee for a review and vote.

At this forum, DillingerRAD will:

· Share results from the first community survey

· Review current baseline district data

· Facilitate in-person discussions about challenges with the current school zones

· Encourage further conversation to gather additional feedback from the community

Dillinger Research and Applied Data Inc (DillingerRAD) is a Connecticut-based woman and veteran-led 501(c)3 nonprofit. DillingerRAD partners with youth-centered organizations to leverage data and tools they currently use to help students and youth succeed.

We have so far donated over 220 pounds worth of food. Incredible work South School!!

In addition to packing up the current donations from the Food Drive, the Community Service group also spent Thursday morning cleaning up our courtyard. Thank you for taking care of our school!

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All students are able to receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily during the 2024-2025 school year. Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria from 8:45 - 9:00 and does not need to be ordered ahead of time.

Lunches will need be preordered. It is very important that our cafeteria has an accurate lunch count each day. Please review with your children each morning what you have ordered for them.

Please click below for the monthly menu and more information about Andover's Nutrition Program including how to sign up.

• Mon, Nov 11th: NO SCHOOL ~ Veterans Day

• Wed, Nov 13th: 3rd Grade ~ Visit David Kelly

• Tues, Nov 19th: 5th Grade ~ Author Rob Buyea

• Wed, Nov 26th: EARLY RELEASE

• Thurs, Nov 27th - Fri, Nov 28th: NO SCHOOL

Email: brenda.lee@andoverma.us
Website: https://www.aps1.net/405/South-Elementary-School
Location: 55 Woburn Street, Andover, MA, USA
Phone: 978-247-9800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southschoolaps