February

2nd - PreK Screening@ T-South

12th - No School

14th - Valentine's Day: Class Parties Start @ 2:30 p.m.

19th - No School

20th - PreK - 6th Parent/Teacher conference 4:00-8:00 p.m.

22nd - PreK - 6th Parent/Teacher conference 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

22nd & 23rd - No School

March

1st - PreK Screening@ T-South

5th - PTO Sk8away Event

8th - No School

11th thru 15th - Spring Break: No School

If you have a child that will be attending Kindergarten at Tecumseh South Elementary in the Fall of 2024, please fill out this google doc: Kindergarten Registration - Google Forms to register your child promptly. Kindergarten Pre-Enrollment emails will be sent home after Spring Break (mid-March) to all registered incoming Kindergartener’s families.

To attend Kindergarten your child must be 5 years of age on or before August 31st.

When you receive the email in mid-March, please read all the information carefully and fill out ALL forms completely. In addition to the forms, you will also need to provide a copy of the following information. Now is a good time to start gathering these documents so that you have them available when the time comes for Pre-Enrollment as they will be required to attend our Kindergarten Round Up event mid-April.

• Proof of Residency: i.e. Utility bill in your name, building and/or purchase agreement, or a rental agreement COPY

• COPY of a legal birth certificate (State Certified Copy)

• COPY of Immunization Record

• COPY of Custody Papers (if applicable)

By completing and providing all the forms and the additional documentation requested, it will save you time when your online enrollment opens in July.

Please help us track new students moving into our attendance area. You may email Heather Coffman or have the new family email her.

If you have any questions, please contact Heather Coffman by email at coffmanh@usd450.net or call 785-379-5950.

What: Washburn Football Camp

When: Monday, February 5th

Time: 6-7:30 PM

Ages: K-8th Grade

Cost: $20

Where: Washburn Indoor Athletic Facility

We are excited to bring back another year of our Watch D.O.G.S. Program. Beginning this year, our background check process has changed. Please follow this link and fill out the needed information: https://shawneeheights.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=903

We will run background checks at the first of every month. If you do not complete this link by the first of the month, you will have to wait until the following month to receive the signup link.

We look forward to seeing Watch D.O.G.S. in our building!

This is a resource for the families at Tecumseh South that have specific needs such as clothing, shoes, nonperishable foods, personal hygiene, or household necessities. For questions or inquiries about receiving assistance, please contact Kassandra Korbe at korbek@usd450.net .

If you would like to donate items, please check the link to see what is needed: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1K48HBOS0WIS1?ref_=wl_share

Google Form for Participation: https://forms.gle/6tA2CjCMuzhENcKB7

Intramural sports are offered each year for 5th and 6th grade students. The fee is $25.00 per year. There are four (4) different activities through the school year and students do not have to participate in all activities. Each sport will meet from 7:30 am - 8:15 am or 3:30 pm-4:15pm as noted. One (1) permission slip will cover all activities for the 2023-2024 school year.

Softball: Tuesday Sep. 6 - Thursday Sep 21 (no Intramurals on Picture Day Sep. 11) 7:30am-8:15am

Volleyball: Wednesday Nov. 1 - Monday Nov. 20 7:30am-8:15am

Basketball: Monday Jan. 8 - Wednesday Jan. 24 Boys: 7:30am-8:15am Girls: 3:30pm-4:15pm

Track: Wednesday April 17- Monday May 6 7:30am-8:15am

The All District Track Meet is Monday May 6th at Shawnee Heights High School.

Each student is responsible for their own transportation. Supervision for non participating siblings IS NOT available.

Exciting news for 1st-6th graders this year! Tecumseh South now has a full time art teacher, and she is able to teach 1st-6th grade. We have adjusted our music and PE schedule to accommodate the extra time needed for art classes. Music, PE, and Art will rotate on an A/B/C day schedule. In a 3-day time span, every 1st-6th grader will have art, music, and PE for a total of 45 minutes. Please see the calendar below for the August ABC day schedule.

This is a resource for the families at Tecumseh South that have specific needs such as clothing, shoes, nonperishable foods, personal hygiene, or household necessities. For questions or inquiries about receiving assistance, please contact Kassandra Korbe at korbek@usd450.net .

The All-American Mustang Bank is sponsored by Kaw Valley Bank and is known as the Tecumseh South Savings Program. The students are able to deposit money into their own account and learn the value of saving while earning 3% APY* Applications can be found online on our website or you can pick up a copy from TS office.

https://ts.usd450.net/o/tecumseh-south-elementary/page/mustang-bank

For general office communication: 785-379-5950, press 0

Attendance: (please do not directly email the office staff for attendance/transportation changes, please use the information below)

• Absences need to be reported to TSAttendance@usd450.net or 785-379-5950
• Medical notes may be sent to TSAttendance@usd450.net or sent into the office.

Parent pickup request:

• Parent pick-up requests may be done before 2:45 pm on the day you wish to make changes by phone at 785-379-5950 or email atTSAttendance@usd450.net

• Please remember to also email your student’s teacher when requesting any type of transportation change.

Late Drop-offs/Early Pick-ups:
An adult will need to enter the building to sign students in and out of the office when arriving late or leaving early during the school day.

Students needing to be picked up from school early will be called to the school office upon your arrival. After a student is called to the office, it typically takes 3-5 minutes for them to arrive. Please be sure to allow time in your schedule for students to gather their things and walk to the office.

Office Contact (for Questions or General Information please contact the office staff below)

Heather Coffman (Administrative Assistant): Coffmanh@usd450.net

Ashley Garretson (Office Assistant): Garretsona@usd450.net

Main Line: 785-379-5950