Southside Announcements
And Event Calendar for the Week of November 11th
Weekly Reminders
- Saturday, November 9th: Southside Chorus sings at Light Up Shelbyville on the Court House steps at 4:30PM
- Monday-Friday: Food drive item is a Box of Cereal Bars (no nuts/peanut butter)
- Monday, November 11th: Veterans Day Celebration 8:15AM
- Thursday, November 14th: Tiger Tours 5:00PM-6:00PM
Come and Enjoy the Season!
Southside Seeking Coats for Students
Southside Family Resource Center Survey 2019
Southside Family Survey 2019 (English): https://forms.gle/QY5rTxU8ybXPpQ1v6
Southside Family Survey 2019 (Spanish): https://forms.gle/RNwcnkdx2tHsBvKA6
Southside and MCM Veterans Day Event
The third week totals for our Squad Food Drive!
- Strong Squad: 220 items
- Selfless Squad: 118 items
- For the Week 3 win: Smart Squad with 272 items
The total food collection for Week 3: 610 items!
Total number of items brought in for the last 3 weeks:
- Smart: 510
- Strong: 474
- Selfless: 253
Smart Squad is the current leader of the 5 week challenge!
For Week 4 the item that is being collected is Box of Cereal Bars (no nuts/peanut butter)! Which Squad will be in the lead after Week 4?
Southside PTO Winter Spirit Wear Shop is open!
Southside Spirit Wear Online Store: https://sests19.itemorder.com/sale
Gear up for winter with Southside Spirit Wear!
Southside Food Drive Squad Challenge
- Week of November 11th: Box of Cereal Bars (no nuts/peanut butter)
- Week of November 18th: Box of Snacks (pudding cups, cheese crackers etc.)
Holiday Assistance Information
If you need information or a referral to a community partner for holiday assistance please contact Beth Cathcart at 502-633-6082. You may also stop in the office during school hours (7:30AM-3:00PM) or email me at: beth.cathcart@shelby.kyschools.us.
The deadline for referrals from the Southside Family Resource Center is Wednesday, November 20, 2019. Southside will only be referring Southside families to one community partner for assistance. If you have already signed up for assistance you will not be eligible.
The following are a list of programs that provide assistance with holiday gifts that Southside will be referring to:
Mrs. Claus Closet:
Provides new and gently used toys at a FREE Toy Store on December 14th from 9:00am -11:00am at the Church of Latter Day Saints on Mt. Eden Road. Parents can come and select gifts for their children, no income eligibility required.
Simpsonville Baptist Church Christmas Store:
Provides parents with an opportunity to shop for their child’s gifts and pay (on average) 10% of retail. Parents can purchase bikes, toys, clothing, gift cards, and more for their child. The Christmas Store will operate on December 14th, 2019, at the Simpsonville Baptist Church activity building on Hwy 60. Reservations are required for shopping appointments. Parents can request an invitation from their school Family Resource or Youth Services Center. Free stocking stuffers and gift wrapping will be provided.
Salvation Army Angel Tree
Your Shelby County Salvation Army Service Unit will be accepting
2019 Angel Tree Christmas
Assistance Applications
For children 14 years and under
Stratton Community Center, 215 Washington Street, Shelbyville
Saturday, October 26th * 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 29th * 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 2nd * 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Needed for application:
1) ID and document proving Shelby County residency
2) Birth Certificate for each child
All applicants MUST be a LEGAL GUARDIAN possessing ID with their current Shelby County address and one current piece of mail, vehicle registration, or similar document proving current Shelby County residency.
All applicants MUST have BIRTH CERTIFICATE for each child listing guardian as parent or proof of guardianship will be required.
Southside Save the Date!
- November 9th: Southside Chorus Performance for Light Up Shelbyville 4:30PM @ the Court House
- November 11th: Veterans Day
- November 14th: Tiger Tours 5:00-6:00PM
- November 27th-29th: Thanksgiving Break
- December 23rd-January 1st: Winter Break