South Fork Elem. Parent Newsletter
April 12-16, 2021
*If your child or any member of your immediate household is tested for COVID, please keep them home until you get the test results. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.
What's happening this week?
*If your child or any member of your immediate household is tested for COVID, please keep them home until you get the test results. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.
*This week is Teacher Appreciation Week! We will be celebrating our teachers, paras, and tutors. They all work so hard to help students everyday. This is a special week to celebrate them and show them how thankful we are for all that they do.
*We are beginning our end of the year tests and it's so important for students to do their best. We have seen great growth this year and are so proud of their hard work! Now is the time to show how much they've learned. Please encourage them daily to do their best and give their best effort. It's not summer yet but it's getting closer!
*Beginning next year, we will be using the PowerSchool Parent Portal for all school forms. No more filling out papers and returning them at the beginning of the year. Yippee! If you have not created an account, we ask that you set up your account asap. You can do it on your phone or computer. Watch for notes going home with those who don't have accounts set up yet.
*This weather is getting warmer and we are thankful for some sunshine. Most students really don't need jackets outside and we need your help to remind them they don't need to wear them at PE or outside as the temps are rising. We don't need anyone to overheat.
*With warmer weather coming, please remember that skirts and shorts need to be no more than 4 inches above the knee. Many students have grown taller since the beginning of school so please be sure to check those skirts and shorts to be sure they're not too short.
*Dress code reminders: Jackets must fully zip from top to bottom (no hoodies that don't fully zip) and leggings must be navy, white, or gray. No patterns allowed. Shirts worn under uniform shirts must be white or navy.
*Be sure to write your child's name inside of their jackets. This helps if they misplace their jacket.
*Please be sure that you are sending a water bottle with your child each day. We have water for refills but can't supply multiple bottles each week to students. Thank you for your help with this.
*Please check to be sure that your 3rd-5th grader has their mask each day. If they forget it and they ride on the bus, they don't get one until they get to school. We appreciate your help in keeping everyone safe.
*Please remember to check PowerSchool often as that is the best way to see current grades. Be sure that you are encouraging your student to do their best everyday. It is much easier to begin with good grades than it is to pull low grades up from incomplete or missing assignments.
*If you have not paid your student's supply fee, please pay it as soon as possible.
*If you have a new address and/or contact numbers, please call the office so we can be sure to get those updated.
*Be sure that you join the teacher and bus driver REMIND groups and follow our FB page and our school website.
*We are doing our part to get info out to you so please help us by sharing information and helping us reach all parents.
MONDAY, APRIL 12th:
*Welcome back Broncos!
TUESDAY, APRIL 13th:
*Happy Tuesday Broncos!
*3rd-5th grade GIRLS Track Tryouts after school until 4:45. Students must have a signed permission slip to stay. Before trying out, be sure to check your calendars for any conflicts on Sat, May 15th. Students will need a water bottle for tryouts. More info will be available Mon for those interested students. Pick up your permission slip from Ms. Satcher on Monday.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th:
*Graded paper folders will be sent home today.
*Happy Tuesday Broncos!
*3rd-5th grade BOYS Track Tryouts after school until 4:45. Students must have a signed permission slip to stay. Before trying out, be sure to check your calendars for any conflicts on Sat, May 15th. Students will need a water bottle for tryouts. More info will be available Mon for those interested students. Pick up your permission slip from Ms. Satcher on Monday.
THURSDAY, APRIL 15th:
*It's a great day to be a Bronco!
FRIDAY, APRIL 16th:
*Spirit shirt Friday-students may wear spirit shirts with uniform bottoms.
*Kindergarten Cap and Gown Pictures. All K students take a picture and proofs will be sent home for you to order. All K students need to wear a white tshirt and uniform bottoms on Fri. This helps us to not have collars showing. They will be wearing the graduation cap so please no high ponytails and girl's hair down is preferred.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
*April 5th-PK Application window is open until April 30th for Round 1. Online applications only. Be sure to get your applications in asap.
*April 19th-23rd-Secretary Appreciation Week
*April 23rd-Kindergarten Registration. Current Kindergarten students will NOT attend school that day.
*April 26-30th-5th grade LEAP TESTING
*May 3rd-7th-4th grade LEAP TESTING
*May 10th-14th-3rd grade LEAP TESTING
*May 15th-Track Meet (More info to follow)
*May 21st-last day of school-early dismissal @ 11:45
Parents, want to send a staff shout out?
Current PK students do not have to register for Kindergarten unless you have moved and need to submit new residency papers. If you are on a Residency Affidavit, that must be updated each summer and you can register for Kindergarten during the summer registration.
Interested in learning more about sign language?
LPPS Family Resource Center is now open! Check out their FB page below.
April Breakfast Menu
April Lunch Menu
Bus Driver Remind Codes
Please join the REMIND group for your child's bus driver. This is a great way to communicate with your driver. Please remember that they are not allowed to reply during routes and will reply before or after their routes. Text the code for your child's bus to 81010 to join their REMIND group.
LONGHORN: @lardoinl
ARMADILLO: @b6cg9f8
ROADRUNNER: @sfesroa
COWBOY: @cowboybu
CACTUS: @cactusbus
RODEO: @d87b9b6
TUMBLEWEED: @dfc4bbk
COYOTE: @coyote57
BRONCO: @broncobuss
SPURS: @86kfcf
HORSESHOE: @msjamih
Mrs. Thomason, Principal
Email: misti.thomason@lpsb.org
Website: www.southforkelem.org
Location: 23300 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, LA, USA
Phone: 225-664-2281
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South-Fork-Elementary-1677923075859627
Twitter: @misti_thomason