SOUTH SCHOOL

May 21, 2023

Dear South Families,

We finished up our last testing sessions of MCAS this week. Huge kudos to all of our third, fourth, and fifth graders who worked incredibly hard on these assessments to show off all that they know.


All of the year-end events have been updated below and we have a busy four weeks coming up! Tomorrow, we are looking forward to our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus concerts. The students are performing for the school in the morning and for families at 7:00. If you are coming in the evening, please enter through the kindergarten lobby and don't forget to check out the Lost and Found. Third graders are also going on a field trip this week to the Andover Center for History and Culture and our kindergarteners are playing math games with their families on Tuesday. On Friday, we have Andover High School's seniors who attended South coming by for their last lap around their elementary school. It is always a special day.


We hope that everyone has a great week and enjoys the upcoming long weekend.


Take Care,


Brenda Lee, Principal

Kathy Caron, Assistant Principal

EUREKA MATH2 - FAMILY SURVEY

As we complete our first year of implementation of Eureka Math2, we are gathering data from all stakeholders to help inform our plan moving forward. Please take a few moments to complete this survey. We appreciate your feedback.

ACE - Andover Coalition for Education

Thank you all for everything you have done to recognize our teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week!


As part of our practice to let families know of community programs and activities that relate to the schools, for the next month, the Andover Coalition for Education (ACE) is running a Teacher Tribute Program that enables families to say a personalized “Thank you!” to teachers and school staff members. ACE is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that has donated over $1 million to Andover Public Schools to support enriching and engaging learning opportunities for all APS students. To learn more about ACE's Teacher Tribute Program, please visit http://www.aceandover.org.

SAVE THE DATE - KINDNESS COUNTS NIGHT

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UPCOMING DATES, MEETINGS, ETC.

  • Monday, May 22nd ~ Band, Orchestra, Chorus Concert for Families @ 7:00PM

  • Tuesday, May 23rd ~ 9:30 Kindergarten Math Mania w/ Families

  • Tuesday, May 23rd - Friday, May 26th ~ 3rd Grade Field Trips to the Andover Center for History and Culture

  • Friday, May 26th ~ AHS Seniors Walk Through

  • Monday, May 29th ~ Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

  • Tuesday, May 30th ~ Move-Up Day for 5th Graders to the Middle Schools

  • Wednesday, May 31st ~ 1st Grade Books & Blankets

  • Thursday, June 1st ~ 3rd Grade Field Trip - Boston Tea Party

  • Friday, June 2nd ~ EARLY RELEASE (12:15pm dismissal), Final Assembly & Kindergarten Visitation

  • Monday, June 5th ~ 3rd Grade Musical Informance

  • Monday, June 5th ~ Kindergarten Field Day

  • Monday, June 5th - Tuesday, June 6th ~ 5th Grade Outdoor Classroom

  • Wednesday, June 7th ~ Track Meet - 4th and 5th grade

  • Wednesday, June 7th ~ Kindness Counts Night 6:00pm - 7:30pm

  • Wednesday, June 7th - Friday, June 9th ~ 3rd Grade Outdoor Classroom

  • Thursday, June 8th ~ Track Meet - 4th and 5th grade (Raindate)

  • Friday, June 9th ~ Survivor Day - 5th Grade

  • Friday, June 9th ~ 4th Grade Annual Kickball Game

  • Monday, June 12th ~ Survivor Day - 5th Grade (Raindate)

  • Monday, June 12th ~ 3rd Grade Field Trip - Camp Otter

  • Tuesday, June 13th ~ 2nd Grade Field Day

  • Wednesday, June 14th ~ 1st Grade Field Day

  • Wednesday, June 14th ~ 4th Grade Field Trip on Foot - Backyard Biomes

  • Thursday, June 15th ~ 5th Grade's Celebration of Learning @ 9:45

  • Friday, June 16th ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! EARLY RELEASE (12:15pm dismissal)

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOUTH SCHOOL SUBSTITUTES!

Looking for a flexible position where you get to pick the days!! Then subbing at South School is right for you! You can choose whether you prefer filling in for classroom teachers, specialists, or instructional assistants. Please email Sue at susan.comeau@andoverma.us or Karyn at karyn.francis@andoverma.us if interested!


Daily Rates:

$90 - Without Bachelor's Degree

$105 - With a Bachelor's Degree

$120 - Retired Massachusetts Teacher

SOUTH SOARS

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LUNCH

All students are able to receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily during the 2022-2023 school year. Lunches will need be preordered. Please see the FAQ linke below for further information and the menu.


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