Argyle South's Southern Scoop
March 24, 2023
WELCOME TO ARGYLE SOUTH ELEMENTARY!
On behalf of all our staff, we are excited to welcome your family to Argyle South Elementary School! We hope to make the transition to a new school as smooth as possible for you and your family. We have included information and helpful links to get you started.
About Us
Doors Open at 7:00am
PK through 5th
Principal: Dr. Dawn Jordan dawn.jordan@argyleisd.com
Asst Principal: Kristen Haynes kristen.haynes@argyleisd.com
Counselor: Marjorie Edge marjorie.edge@argyleisd.com
Email: stephanie.beaulieu@argyleisd.com
Website: https://www.argyleisd.com/SES
Location: 11800 Denton Creek Blvd, Flower Mound, TX, USA
Phone: 940-226-9977
Southern Star 3rd Quarter Awards
Congratulations!
- Thursday, March 30 - Second and Fifth grade during lunches
- Friday, March 31 - PK, K at 7:45 am in the gym. 3rd and 4th during lunches
Congratulations, Mrs. Edge! She was presented with the Wright Award!
The 5 characteristics include:
- Kindness
- Integrity
- Resiliency
- Determination
- Inclusivity
South is so honored to have our amazing counselor, Marjorie Edge recieve the MARCH Wright Award!!
Spring Photos ~ March 30th
Kindergarten Registration Begins May 1st!
STAAR Information
ASE Employee Spotlight
Volunteer Background Link
Morning Arrival Updates
We will open the front line by 7:20 to alleviate traffic and get kids in the building on time.
Please do not get out of your car. *Note: If you have a young child in a car seat that is on the left side of the car, please remain in line to drop off in the back.
ATTENDANCE / ABSENCES
Attendance Reminders
Argyle ISD elementary schools take attendance at 9:30am per TEA guidelines. If your child arrives after 9:30am or is checked out before 9:30am, your child is counted as ABSENT for that day unless you have a doctor’s note. Our school funding is tied to student attendance as well as opportunities to earn school distinctions. Our goal is 98% daily attendance. Please make every effort to ensure your child is present for attendance.
In March, we will be sending attendance letters if your child already has 12 or more absences. If you receive a letter, your student is definitely at risk of accumulating 17 absences by the end of the school year.
All students enrolled in public schools in Texas are required by state law to be in attendance at least 90% of the total school days in each semester to receive credit for the classes in which they are enrolled. Failure to attend at least 90% of the school days may result in loss of credit and cause a student to have to repeat some or all of the courses for that semester/year.
Absences
Is your student sick? Do they have an appointment or will they miss a day of school? Reporting an absence is convenient and there is no need to call or write a handwritten note. Simply go to the ASE webpage and click on REPORT AN ABSENCE to complete the form. Please remember to email your student's homeroom teacher to let them know how your child is doing and always bring in a doctor's note if you have it. Please refer to the Attendance link listed in the Quick Links on the ASE webpage for more information.
We take attendance each day at 9:30 a.m.
The holiday season presented us with many delicious treats. Try to challenge yourself and your family in 2023 to continue to make healthy choices. Research has proven that if a family makes healthier choices together, the children will achieve long-term success in weight management and nutritional goals. Eat Healthy, Sleep Well, Breathe Deep, Enjoy Life.
Illnesses
~Please remember that your child must be fever free/vomit free for at least 24 hours without medications before returning to school after an illness.
~It's Cold and Flu Season! Please keep Nurse Kris notified if your student tests positive for Flu, Covid, Strep, or any other identifiable illnesses. This helps us identify clusters of illnesses.
Thank you for helping us keep our students healthy!
Nurse Kris: kristina.wildeveld@argyleisd.com
We are ready for lunch visitors!
Please limit your lunch visits to once per week. This will avoid overcrowding and we won't have to assign certain days for each grade level.
- You can apply for free or reduced meals, make payments, view purchase history, receive low balance alerts, and view school menus containing nutritional and allergen information for items.
- For convenience, setup automatic payments to replenish your child's cafeteria funds.
- Know what is on the menu at the school cafeteria and provide feedback by rating and sharing items.
- Favorite your child's favorite items and SchoolCafé will send you a push notification to let you know when it's on the menu.
You can download the app or register online at schoolcafe.com/argyleisd