Southview Elementary
December 8, 2024
Southview is on the MOVE!
We are extremely proud to share some incredible news. We have made tremendous improvement, raising our State Report Card grade from a 62-D to an 81-B!!! This achievement is a result of collaborative efforts between administrators, teachers, students, parents/guardians, support staff, and central office personnel. We believe this is the beginning of something great. We are encouraged to continue to refine our instructional practices to ensure students have great success. Please help us celebrate our team's outstanding accomplishment!!🎉🎉
Attendance Matters
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: December 2-9
Pre-K 94%-----Kindergarten 93%----First 94%---- Second 95%----
Third 94% ----Fourth 94%-----Fifth 95%
Remember we will celebrate students with perfect and near perfect attendance each month!!🎉
Our weekly attendance goal is 95%. 📣Shout out to second and fifth grade for meeting our attendance goal this week!📣 We had 94% of our students at school this week.
Cool things happen when students come to school!
Thank you for bringing your child to school!!
Mr. Rancher is TCS Teacher of the YEAR
Support Staff of the Year
Nick's Kids Teacher of the Year
Important Reminders
Lost and Found
Our lost and found area is overflowing with jackets, pullovers, lunchboxes, and other items. Please stop by the office to "reclaim" your child's belongings.
Mid-year/Winter Screeners
Dec. 10th &11th -Pathway to Proficiency (2nd - 5th grade)
It is important for students to get enough sleep to do their best on the test. For more information on how sleep impact students' academics see the linked article. Test Prep for Kids: The Sleep Equation
December Dates
Dec. 20th -Half day- 11:30 dismissal
Dec. 23-Jan. 7th Winter/Holiday Break
Jan. 6th and 7th PD and Teacher Work Day
Jan. 8th -Students return
Jingle Ball
Fifth Grade will be hosting the first annual Fifth Grade versus Teachers Jingle Ball Basketball Game this year on December 18th between 1-2PM! All grade levels are invited to attend. This event will help fund a BIG end-of-year field trip for our fifth graders as they prepare to move on to middle school.
We also believe this will be a wonderful way to celebrate the close of a great first semester at Southview!
Pie A Teacher
We also believe this will be a wonderful way to celebrate the close of a great first semester at Southview!
Perennial Math Tournament Participants
We are proud of you!!
Southview Admin Team
We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the Southview community. 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.
PTA
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For more information contact our librarian Mrs. Manieri
24-25 Parent-Student Code of Conduct
Academic Calendar 2024-25
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Mission, Vision, Belief Statement and Core Values
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