South Park Parent Newsletter
January News
From the Principal's Desk
Welcome back from an exciting and much needed holiday break! It is great to be back. To get back in the swing of things, we will spend time during the next few weeks reviewing and practicing classroom and school procedures of being respectful, responsible, and safe.
Please take note that on January 21st there will be No School due to it being Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Also, make sure to mark down the early release day at 1:10 on January 23rd for Teacher Professional Development.
New Parking Lot!!!
Spartan Alerts
Including:
Emergency Information
School Closings
Early Dismissal Times
School Event Reminders
Bus times running behind
Please check out our school website www.moberlyk12.mo.us to sign up! It is located under Parent Tab!
Inclement Weather
When considering school cancellations, the safety of all students in the district is the first consideration. School district personnel drive bus routes to check local conditions firsthand. District personnel then hold conversations with the bus transportation company to gain their perspective. Again, safety is always our top priority. We also consider whether conditions will be changing throughout the day.
In the event of a school cancellation, notice will be provided as soon as a decision is made. Local radio and television stations will be notified, and a notice will be posted on the school district’s web page, Facebook, and Twitter (@MoberlyDistrict). Notification will be sent via TextCaster Spartan Alerts as well.
Early Dismissal: An early dismissal will be used when conditions are expected to get worse throughout the day. This option will be used sparingly and avoided whenever possible. If early dismissal becomes necessary, the district will announce and post dismissal times. The standard early dismissal schedule will be used when possible.
Late Start: A late start option will also be used sparingly and in cases in which conditions are expected to improve fairly quickly in the morning. If late start is utilized, the district will announce the length of the delay. For example, if there will be a 2 hour late start, you would add 2 hours to the typical school start time. In the example of a 2 hour late start, if your child has a 7:30 bus stop time, the new bus stop time would be 9:30. The standard late start schedule will be used when possible.
Buses following Snow Routes: At times, buses will only be following snow routes. These routes can be found on the school website. The school website is www.moberly.k12.mo.us
School Counselor News
Title News
Happy New Year! Don’t forget to add reading into your New Year’s Resolutions! Reading is the cornerstone of a child’s education. Reading Tip of the Month: Have your child read the books that are sent home from school to everyone in the household. Rereading familiar books help to build confidence and fluency. Also,modeling fluent reading for your child can help build fluency. When reading with your child, read a page, and ask your child to read the page just like you. Some Great books to enjoy this time of year:
The Snowman by Joe Nesbo
Henry and Mudge and the snowman plan by E Rylant
Happy Reading!
South Park Title I Teachers
Upcoming Events
- January 8th-Board Meeting at Central Office 5:30
- January 14th-PTO Meeting at South Park 5:00---Come join us!
- January 21st-No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 23rd-Early Release Day at 1:10 for Teacher Professional Development
Partner's in Education
School Mission/Vision
Moberly Vision: The Spartan way is excellence for All!
Moberly Mission: To ensure all students have a quality education and sense of direction.
South Park Mission: To inspire students to become life-long learners.