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At South Elementary School of Communications
November 2022
Empowering Students Through Communications & Lifelong Learning
At South Elementary School, we are a learning community nurturing a culture to provide students the skills necessary to be active, productive, and responsible citizens while empowering students through communications.
WRTV & Scripps Howard Foundation, If You Give A Child A Book Event
"At WRTV, we believe giving children books can take them new places, open their imaginations, fuel big dreams, plant the seeds for future success and help break the cycle of poverty. Children who lack ongoing access to a rich selection of books spend far less time reading, resulting in lower reading proficiency and a struggle to complete high school and prepare for the world beyond. Unfortunately, many children in low-income neighborhoods lack access to the quality books they need to become competent readers. That’s where our annual “If You Give a Child a Book …” campaign in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund steps in."
Our book drive will provide FREE BOOKS to local kids and teachers at South Elementary through a Scholastic Book Fair in January. The kids will be able to choose their own books.
"Several higher education studies have found that when children select their own books, they are more likely to enjoy reading and score higher on comprehension tests. The Scripps Howard Fund’s partnership with Scholastic Books ensures children get to do just that. We’ll bring Scholastic Book Fairs to South Elementary School of Communications so students can select their own books to take home."
THANK YOU WRTV, SCRIPPS HOWARD FOUNDATION & OTHER SPONSORS!
ALL A HONOR ROLL for 1st 9-weeks
Perfect Attendance for 1st 9-weeks
Accelerated Reader Recognition
Anti-Bullying Campaign
November 14-18 is National Anti-Bullying Week
South staff and students continued spreading the messages of anti-bullying and kindness by making signs, kindness rocks, and a kindness tree full of positive messages, participating in guidance lessons, and getting anti-bullying buttons to wear.
Coin War Results
We raised a total of $1,278.30 for Riley Children's Hospital. PTO will present a check to Riley Children's Hospital for $1,300.00.
Mrs. Harris' class was the coin war winner raising $174.35 . The class received a DONUT PARTY!
Thanks for all of the participation. .
South Storybook Pumpkin Patch
Storybook Pumpkin Patch Winners
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Remember to move your clocks back one hour,
November 1: Robotics Team Parent Information Meeting 6:00PM
November 1: PTO Meeting 7:00PM
November 3:Ms. Richards' class visits WCBK
November 3: Safety Matters presentations
November 3: PTO after school movie 3:40PM-5:30PM
November 3: Robotics Team Try-outs 5:45-6:15PM
November 4: Classes participating in ALICE Drill Walking Field Trip
November 10: Picture retakes
November 11: Veterans Day Program, 9:30AM, featuring 3rd & 4th graders
November 14-15: PLTW Field trip 3rd Grade
November 14-18: Book fair
November 14-18: National Anti-Bullying Week
November 15: Grandparents Night & Title I Workshop , 5:30-7PM
November 16: Midterms posted
November 23-25: Thanksgiving Break
December 5-9: Food Drive for Gunner's Food Pantry
December 6: PTO meeting 7:00PM
December 8: PreK, Kindergarten & 3rd grade Winter Concert, 6:30PM
December 16: 2nd Nine weeks ends
December 20: Winter classroom parties
December 21-January 3: Winter Break
January 4: School Resumes
Good Attendance Matters
- Increasing sense of belonging and connection
- Increasing sense of community
- Achieving a better sense of time management
- Learning new skills
- Developing a routine/habit of success
- Being part of the school spirit and excitement
- Showing pride
- Improving language skills
- Preparing for next grade level
- Preparing for real life
- Having fun
- Being with friends
- Getting to know new people
- Keeping up with school work
- Increasing preparation and opportunities for success with tests and quizzes
- Developing structure
- Feeling a sense of accomplishment and achievement
- Showing future employers that you are reliable
Congratulations to our September Attendance Winners by Grade Level! Pineapple Pete Visited to Celebrate!
Miss Stewart's class had 100% attendance for September. Awesome Job!
Miss Stewart's class won the traveling golden pineapple trophy for September.
Miss Stewart's class won the traveling golden pineapple trophy for September.
Miss Shover's Class
Miss Arthur's Class
Mrs. Anderson's Class
Ms. Richards' Class
Mrs. Harris' Class
Mrs. Tannehill's Afternoon Class
Project Lead the Way Opportunity for South Students
Dear Families,
As part of our District STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) initiative, the
MSD of Martinsville will implement a district wide learning experience for our K-4
students. During this two (2) day experience, students and teachers will visit the
Innovation Center at Brooklyn STEM Academy to participate in a grade specific,
hands-on, projected based learning opportunity. This program will introduce the
teachers and students to the PLTW (Project Lead The Way) Launch curriculum.
PLTW Launch is an Evidence-based Learning platform for PreK-5 students. Through
PLTW Launch, students become hands-on problem solvers and learn to collaborate
with their fellow students.
The MSD of Martinsville is dedicated to the STEM education of all students and is proud to offer this unique opportunity to engage all students in this hands-on approach. Because this is a learning experience within the district, there will not be a special permission slip. If you choose to have your child NOT participate, please fill out the PLTW Opt Out Form, and know that your child will be responsible for the missed material on their own time.
No need to pack a sack lunch. As part of our STEM curriculum, Artie’s Cafe has
developed a special STEM integrated menu. The lunch price will be the same as it is at your child’s home school. Complete menu can be found at www.artiescafe.org and
clicking on “Menus”.
Thank you,
Sharon Goodin
sharon.goodin@msdmartinsville.org
MSD of Martinsville STEM/Skilled Trades Co-Coordinator
PTO After School Movie
Veterans Day Program, November 11th at 9:30AM
Morgan County Unified Track & Field Day
Honor Choir
Red Ribbon Week
PTO Fall Harvest Festival
SPLASH made an appearance at the PTO Fall Harvest Festival
Fall Parade & Parties
WCBK Visits
Grandparents/Family Night-November 15th, 5:30-7PM
South Elementary Art Club
Robotics Team
PTO News
Want to get involved?!? Join South Elementary School PTO!!! This year's meetings will be in person, however a virtual option will be available as well. Click on this Link to fill out the “PTO Parent Volunteer Survey" and the link for our monthly meeting will be emailed to you each month. Meetings will be the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00PM. Our next meeting will be November 1, 2022. The meeting will be held at South library.
PTO has spirit wear available for purchase. There are South Elementary lanyards and shirts available. Link coming soon to be able to purchase spirit wear online.
PTO OFFICERS
Co-President: Bethany Willard & Samantha McDaniel
Vice President: Leslie Arthur
Secretary: Jessica Hostetter
Treasurer: April Shover
Title I Information
Textbook Assistance
https://artiescafe.org/schools/msdmv_2309140234403588/mealapps/Application_Packet_-_Form.pdf
Families, we will be sending out curricular materials fee statements soon. Reminder, if you were previously eligible for assistance, please apply again. Qualifying could reduce the cost of student curricular materials. To apply, visit the Food Service Tab on Skyward Family Access and complete the application or contact the office of your student’s school for a paper copy.
Child Safety Matters
Our school will be partnering with the Monique Burr Foundation for Children, a leader in abuse and bullying
prevention, to implement their comprehensive, evidence-based prevention program called MBF Child Safety
Matters®. Students receive two fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom lessons that
educate and empower them to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to bullying, cyberbullying, all
types of child abuse, digital abuse, and other digital dangers. A trained facilitator will be implementing the
program in classrooms. Parents will receive information and materials as students participate in the lessons. To
learn more about the program or about child safety, visit www.mbfpreventioneducation.org or download the
mobile app, “Child Safety Matters,” available at no cost from the App Store or Google Play.
WELL Wednesday Information-Every Wednesday
Martinsville District Inclement Weather Announcement
PTO Meeting
November 1
South PTO Meeting
7:00PMSafety Matters
November 3
Safety Matters PresentationsPTO After School Movie
PTO After School Movie
after school-5:30PM
pickup at door 3
Picture Retakes
Thursday, November 10
Picture retakes
Order Code: 69877FB
Veterans Day Program
Veterans Day Program
9:30AM
Book Fair
National Anti-Bullying Week
National Anti-Bullying Week
Grandparents Night
Tuesday, November 15
Grandparents Night
5:30-7:00PM
- Visit Classrooms
- Check out the Book Fair
- Have a meal
- Visit the Title I Fall Workshop
- Get a family picture taken
- Purchase Spirit Wear
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
NO SCHOOL
Midterms
November 16
School Hours
8:25AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
10:25AM Wednesdays
School Starts
8:40AM Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
10:40AM Wednesdays
School Ends
3:40 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
PreK Hours for Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
AM Session: 8:40-11:15AM (Doors open at 8:25AM)
PM Session: 12:50-3:40PM
PreK does not meet on Wednesdays
Food Service Information
Lunch: $2.60 per student
Our Free & Reduced Application will be called Curricular Materials & Meal Assistance Application. For the 2022-2023 school year, breakfast will be free. However, this application is still needed for families to receive a possible discount on lunch and curricular fees. It is used by multiple agencies to award additional funding to the district and students.
VOLUNTEERS
BEFORE /AFTER SCHOOL CARE
The Martinsville YMCA provides before and after school care here at our building. For pricing and further details, please contact the YMCA directly at (765) 342-6688 or visit their website: https://bbjymca.org/programs/school-age-child-care/
RSVP IN SKYWARD FAMILY ACCESS
-Link -> https://webspeed1.msdtech.net/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsEAplus/seplog01.w
BOOK RENTAL
Fill out the financial assistance in Skyward Family Access under Food service, then under the tab Applications, if you qualify for assistance.
STUDENT DEVICES
A CHANGE IN YOUR CHILD'S DISMISSAL PRODEDURE
Arrival
- The doors open at 8:25AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- The doors open at 10:25 on Wednesdays.
- School begins at 8:40AM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
- School begins at 10:40AM on Wednesdays.
- We ask that all parents/guardians dropping students off remain in their vehicles during drop off.
- We will have South staff members outside to guide the students into the school.
- You can drop off students at the front of the building in the front drive or in the circle lot.
- Staff will be located at both locations to assist.
- Please be patient during arrival as we want to make sure that everyone remains safe.
Dismissal
- Busses are loaded between 3:35PM- 3:40PM
- Walkers dismissed and begin loading vehicles at approximately 3:45PM
- Parents/guardians picking up students should remain in their vehicles during dismissal. Students will be called to each vehicle.
- PreK, Kindergarten and Daycare students can be picked up in the circle lot. If a PreK or kindergarten student has an older sibling at South, the older sibling would be picked up in the circle lot also.
- Students in grades 1-4 can be picked up in the front drive. In the front drive, cars will be moved up in line once the busses have been loaded and dismissed.
- Traffic in both locations will remain stopped until students are loaded safely. Staff members will be calling names so that students come to the vehicles.
- Remain in the car rider lines and follow staff direction for movement.
- Please be patient during dismissal as we want to make sure that everyone remains safe.
Reminders
Absences
- To report an absence for your child, please call the office at (765) 349-1486 by 9:00AM.
- It is important for students to be at school unless of an illness and to be on time.
Checking A Student Out Of School Early
- Only adults listed on a student's emergency contacts will be able to check out a student from school. In addition, anyone picking up a child, will need identification to be able to check a student out of school.
Visitors
- No Visitors will be allowed beyond the front foyer area unless they have an approved, scheduled meeting. We will not be having visitors for breakfast or lunch. If a volunteer event is approved, a background check will need to be completed prior to the event.
A Note from Mrs. Wadlington, School Counselor
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2022-2023 District Covid Protocols
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