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At South Elementary School of Communications
May 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.
Martinsville Schools were recognized by the City of Martinsville. May 9-13th was declared as Martinsville Artesian Chess Club Week. Congrats to all the chess players and their achievements. We are proud of our South Dolphin, Bixley and our former South Dolphins!
Week of May 2: Staff Appreciation Week
May 4: Elementary night at MHS baseball/softball games
May 5: WRE Program 7:00pm @ Martinsville Life Church of God
May 9: PTO Meeting 7pm
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May 11: Title 1 Annual Review @ 8:00am via Zoom
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May 12: Communications Gala & Title I Workshop 5:30pm/Performances by 1st & 3rd Graders 6:00pm/Performance by Spin Club & Talent Show 6:30pm
May 16: PTO Dine to Donate at Wings, Etc.
May 17: PTO After School Movie
May 19: South Elementary Night for 4th graders to visit Bell Intermediate 5:30-6:00PM
May 20: Kindy 500 2PM
May 23: 4th Grade Honor Night, 5:30pm in the gym
May 26: Field Day
May 26: Last student day & report cards go home
August 1-5: Kindergarten Camp 9-11AM (incoming kindergarteners)
August 2-3: Kindergarten Assessment
August 5: Class Lists posted in Family Access at 4PM
August 9: Open House/Title I Annual Meeting 5-6PM
August 11: 2022-2023 First Student Day
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, lunch or in classrooms.
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
Information From Food Service
Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Enrolled Students
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will continue reimbursing the MSD of Martinsville for free meals to all students regardless of their income through the 2021-22 school year. Menus and additional information will be posted on our website at www.artiescafe.org.
Youth Center
The Haven is a safe, fun place to hang out with friends and make new ones. The Haven will be hosting two Open Houses in May for youth entering 5th grade in the Fall and their parents. The first Open House is Monday, May 9th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm The second Open House will be Saturday May 14th from 2 to 4 pm. Come and check out the facilities, play a game or two, eat a snack, and find out about the after school & summer programs. The Haven is located at 39 E Jackson St. Parking is available behind the building.
The Haven’s Summer program is Free and runs from May 31st through July 22nd for those entering 5th through 8th grades. Please call 765-342-5102 for more information.
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 “Get Involved Form” and the link for our monthly meeting will be emailed to you each month. Meetings will be the first Monday of the month at 7:00PM. Our next meeting will be May 2, 2022. The meeting will be held at South library or via Zoom.
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PTO has spirit wear available for purchase. There are South Elementary face masks, lanyards and shirts available. Link coming soon to be able to purchase spirit wear online.
PTO OFFICERS
President: Bethany Willard
Vice President: Stephanie Mills
Secretary: Samantha McDaniel
Treasurer: Leslie Arthur
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.
Title I Information
PTO Meeting
Elementary Night
May 4th
Elementary Night for MHS Baseball/Softball Games
Martinsville hosts Franklin in baseball and softball at 5:30. Elementary students will be admitted free to the contest. Tickets for parents and others will be $6 per person. To assist our ticket takers, we ask that elementary students wear a shirt that may identify them with your school, if possible.
WRE Program
May 5th
3rd and 4th GradeWRE Program
7:00pm @ Martinsville Life Church of God
Title 1
May 11
Annual Title I Review 8:00am via Zoom
Communications Gala
View communications projects/Title l workshop 5:30pm
Performances by 1st & 3rd grade 6:00pm
Performance by Spin Club/Talent Show 6:30pm
South Elementary Night
4th graders visit Bell Intermediate 5:30-6:00pm with their parents/guardians
PTO After School Movie
Who: South Students Only
(PreK students must return back to school at 3:40pm)
When: Tuesday, May 17th
Where: South Elementary Classrooms
Time: 3:40PM - 5:30PM
Cost: $2.00
Kindy 500
Kindergarten Kindy 500
2PM
Honor Night
4th Grade Honor Night
5:30pm in Gym
Field Day/Report Cards/Last Day for Students
May 26
Field Day
Report Cards go home
Last day for students
Kindergarten Camp
2022-2023
August 1-5
9-11am
Kindergarten Assessment
2022-2023
Assessment
August 2 & 3
BACK TO SCHOOL
First Student Day for Grades K-4
August 10
First Student Day for PreK
August 11
SES Photo Gallery
Congratulations to our students that had IREAD-3 Perfect Scores!
Celebrating our IREAD3 Pefect Scores!
Matching on Animal Print Day
South Staff prepares students to "Knock ILEARN Out of the Park"
Fine Arts Showcase
Fine Arts Showcase
Fine Arts Showcase
Animal Day for A to Z Countdown
Animal Day for A to Z Countdown
Bubble Day for A to Z Countdown
Bubble Day for A to Z Countdown
Bubble Day for A to Z Countdown
Testing Kickoff Parade at MHS
Testing Kickoff Parade at MHS
Testing Kickoff Parade at MHS
Testing Kickoff Parade at MHS
South Spirit Winners at Testing Kickoff at MHS
South students cheer on 3rd and 4th graders as they prepare for ILEARN and IAM
Let's Taco 'Bout Our Celebrations
Dolphin Day for A to Z countdown
Green Day for A to Z countdown
Stay Connected: See What's Happening!
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Website: https://msdofmartinsville.org/south-elementary/
Location: 500 Artesian Ave, Martinsville, IN, USA
Phone: 7653491486
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SouthElementarySchool
Twitter: @southdolphins1