Southview Elementary

Thursday was Principal's Day. We want to take time to recognize our fearless leader. Thank you for leadership, support, and hard work. Your heart for our school makes all the difference.

As the year is coming to a close, it is just as important now as it was at the start of the year, for students to be present to receive instruction. Teachers are working diligently to plan learning activities that challenge and develop our scholars so they are prepared for the next grade level.

If you have questions or need assistance please contact our office or your school leaders: Ronika Amerson, Principal-ramerson@tusc.k12.al.us and Sharetta Watkins, Assistant Principal-ssimmons@tusc.k12.al.us.

Academic success starts with attendance.

Ala. Code §16-28-3 states: Students are required to attend school regularly. Our school day starts at 7:55 am Parents/Guardians, please make sure students are here each and every day on time.

Attendance Rates: April 28th-May 2nd

Pre-K 96%----Kindergarten 97%----First 96%---- Second 99%

Third 97% ----Fourth 96%-----Fifth 96%

📣Shout out to ALL grade levels for meeting our attendance goal this week!!📣 Remember, we will celebrate students with perfect and near perfect attendance each month!!🎉Our weekly attendance goal is 95%. We had 97% of our students at school this week.

To comply with pending state legislation (SB92), the Tuscaloosa City Schools system is going phone-free next school year. That means all personal electronic devices belonging to students—including phones, laptops, iPads, and smartwatches—must be turned off and stored away during the school day starting in the 2025–2026 school year. More details coming soon!

It’s official! Our rising 6th graders are up next! Join us on May 12, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 PM for an exciting night where we welcome our future middle schoolers into the next chapter of Stampede Nation! There’ll be meet & greets, campus tours, info sessions, and yes... FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE! Don’t miss this chance to get your student hyped, prepped, and STAMPede CERTIFIED 💯 for middle school success. Use the link below to provide helpful information, https://forms.gle/51c5XwSTweEumsbg9 . See you all there! #StampedeCertified #MiddleSchoolReady #NextStopGreatness

The following documents are requested when enrolling a student in the Tuscaloosa City Schools:

• Proof of birth/birth certificate
• Students must be 5 years on or before September 1 to enter kindergarten.
• The current or most recent report card, if applicable
• Proofs of residence: Copy of lease or mortgage in parent's name; Copy of two current utility bills in the parent's name
• State of Alabama Current Immunization Form (Blue Card)

All documents must show the address of the physical residence and name of the parent or custodian. P.O. boxes are not acceptable.

Find out which school your child is set to attend using the TCS Zoning Map.

SVE Families, we welcome you to eat lunch with your child as often as you like. We also encourage you to send a lunch if you have a picky eater. However, please remember that we cannot have fast food items in the school cafeteria.

**All menus are subject to changes.*

MISSION

The mission of Southview Elementary is to create a culture of high expectations and develop P.O.W.E.R. leaders in which our scholars are positive, organized, well-prepared, eager to learn, respectful, responsible, and resourceful.

VISION

The vision of Southview Elementary is to foster a love of learning while building readers, writers, and problem solvers.

BELIEF STATEMENT

Students and staff have the right to attend a safe and secure school that is focused on academic success and personal growth within a positive learning environment.

CORE Values

P- Positive

O- Organized

W- Well prepared

E- Eager to Learn

R- Respectful, Responsible, Resourceful