Friday Focus
April 26, 2024
In This Issue...
- A Message from Marcie
- MAP Testing Begins
- Congratulations to our 5th Grade Leaders!
- VIP Day is Soon! (May 2-3)
- Donations Needed for Helping Hands Day (May 2-10)
- Early Learners PreK Graduation (June 3)
- Dine Out and Support the Community
Check out the PTO Spotlight:
- Donations needed for Helping Hands Day, 5/2-5/10
- How to help with Staff Appreciation Week
- Nickel City Fundraiser, 5/8- 4-8pm
- Volunteer for Helping Hands Day, 5/31
- Buy School Supplies for next year
- and much more...
A Message from Marcie
Thanks for a great week, South Park!
Our week began with Earth Day where students took part in many activities that celebrated our Earth. Our 1st graders had an opportunity to visit the front circle of our school to see that the tulips they helped plant are now in full bloom! With today being Arbor Day, we were lucky enough to receive a tree from the village of Deerfield that was planted near our Early Learners playground yesterday afternoon. Our youngest students gave a special tribute and helped us plant a tree that we will all be able to enjoy for years to come.
We will begin MAP testing next week for the final administration. Please take a look at the schedule below to see which grades are testing on which dates. Specific times can be provided by classroom teachers.
Enjoy the weekend!
-Marcie
Spring MAP Schedule
This Week in Pictures
Earth Day
4th graders created models of items at home we can upcycle to create a product to give back to the Earth
Author Visit
Our 1st and 2nd graders had the chance to listen to Michelle Schaub present about the stories in her books.
Arbor Day
Congratulation to our 5th Grade Leaders!
Congratulations to Maddy and Samuel on being recognized for outstanding leadership by the Illinois Principal Association!
VIP Day is Next Week!
VIP Day is coming soon and we still have over 30 students who do not have anyone signed up.
It is important to us that every child at South Park has a VIP in their life who will join them at this special event in just a couple of weeks. If your child does not have someone from outside of school available to attend, please reach out to Dr. Faust ASAP. Our school will work to ensure these students have someone at South Park who can join them as their guest during their class's VIP Day activity.
To remind you, the VIP dates and times are listed below, along with the link to RSVP.
VIP Day for Kindergarten
Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Click here to RSVP
VIP Day for 1st Grade
Friday, May 3, 2024, from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Click here to RSVP
VIP Day for 2nd Grade
Friday, May 3, 2024, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Click here to RSVP
VIP Day for 3rd Grade
Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 1:30-2:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP
VIP Day for 4th Grade
Friday, May 3, 2024, from 1:30-2:00 p.m. Click here to RSVP
VIP Day for 5th Grade
Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Click here to RSVP
Thank you for ensuring that you RSVP or let Dr. Faust know that you need someone to stand in for your child so that all of our students can participate fully! We look forward to a memorable day with our students and their VIPs!
Donations Needed for Helping Hands Day! (May 2-10)
On May 31st, South Park will host our annual Helping Hands Day where students will participate in various philanthropy activities with the goal of helping others.
We will be collecting the items below from May 2-10 for one of our projects that will be donated to children in need.
Please consider sending in new items from the list below:
- sidewalk chalk
- playdoh
- yo-yo
- crayons
- coloring book
- jump rope
- card/travel games
- bubbles
Early Learners PreK Graduation!
Early Learners PreK Families-
Please save the dates to celebrate our 4-year-olds as they move on from Early Learners. The Early Learners PreK Graduation will be held on Monday, June 3rd at 5:00 p.m.
We look forward to celebrating with you in a few weeks!
DINE OUT AND SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY!
The Deerfield Park Foundation’s mission is to offer scholarships to kids experiencing financial hardship so they can attend camp and park district programs. Help make that happen... and have dinner while you're at it! Mark your calendars and plan to help!
On May 1st, Deerfield Italian Kitchen has been kind enough to donate 20% of all proceeds to the Deerfield Park Foundation.
Help the foundation continue to support the families of Deerfield by fostering a welcoming and inclusive community... and have dinner too! Just mention the Park Foundation on May 1st at Deerfield’s Italian Kitchen!
Other Important Information ⚠️
- All visitors to South Park School MUST bring a valid driver's license or state ID card to the main office before entering into the building. Beginning this year, we will collect IDs during your visit and return it to you as you leave.
- If your child is going to be absent from school, you need to call or email us by 9:00 that morning. ** Call 847-945-5895, ext. 2103 and leave a message OR ** Email Nurse Nora Moskos.
- Please follow our morning procedures, and drop your children off at their regular grade level doors. If you choose to drive through the front circle at arrival, kindly stay in your car when you drop off to help us reduce morning congestion.
- K-5 drop-off is between 8:35-8:45 a.m. Students who arrive after 8:45 a.m. will need to enter through the front door of the school, as all other doors will be locked.
- Dismissal for all Kindy and 1st-grade walkers and car riders will take place at their grade level door.
- Early Learners drop-off/pick-up info can be found here.
- When parking in our Birchwood parking lot, please remember that our preschoolers are dropped off and picked up by the west end (closest to the school). Sometimes, their parents' cars can block a parked car from exiting for a few minutes. To avoid that, we suggest that you park closer to Birchwood Avenue.
Important Dates 📅
Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3
- VIP Day
Friday, May 17
- Kindergarten Round-Up
Monday, May 27
- Memorial Day - No School
- Helping Hands Day K-2 AM and 3-5 PM
- Field Day 3-5 AM and K-2 PM
Monday, June 3
- Early Learners PreK (4's) Graduation at 5:00 p.m.
- 5th Grade Variety Show - 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 7
- Last day of school - 11:40 a.m. dismissal