The Eager Eagle
Weekly Memo for Parents
Week of November 4-8
Thank you for taking the time to read our weekly memo! Let's make it another great week at South Elementary!
What's Happening in the Eagle's Nest?
Book Fair
Our final day of Book Fair is this Tuesday, November 5. Come shop before it closes!
New AR Challenge
This is posted on Facebook weekly:
It’s time for a new AR challenge! Parents, you can private message, text or email a picture of your child reading! This week’s challenge is to snap a picture of them reading in the car~ You have until Tuesday, November 5 to send me pics! I’ll put the participants in a raffle for a prize! Happy reading! ❤️
Food Drive
We are collecting non-perishable food items. The class that collects the most wins a prize!
SAC Meeting
We will have a SAC Meeting Tuesday, November 5 at 3:30 pm. All are welcome to join!
Veteran's Day Assembly
Our students will honor Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11 at 9:00 am in the courtyard.
Progress Reports
Progress reports for the 2nd 9 weeks will go home November. 13.
Off Campus
I will be off campus at a training November 7-8. Please text/email me if you need anything.
Dates to Remember:
Early Release Day
November 15 is an early release day. School dismisses at 11:30 am.
Thanksgiving Break
There is no school November 25-29.
Early Release Day
December 20 is an early release day. School dismisses at 11:30 am.
Writing Field Test
South Elementary was selected by the Department of Education to participate in the writing field test. Our 4th and 5th grade students will take the writing test on December 10.
Holiday Gift Shop
The Winter Gift Shop is coming back! It will be open December 9-13 for students to shop!
SAVE THE DATE: Winter Carnival
Our Winter Carnival will be held this year on Friday, December 13 in the evening. Stay tuned for more information!
School-Wide AR Reward
Students were given AR goals this quarter. Teachers may set higher goals within their classrooms. Students that meet their quarterly goal (posted here) will get to participate in the AR reward party during specials on December 19!
Winter Break
Winter break is December 23-January 6. Students return Tuesday, January 7.
Read, Read, Read!
Reading at home with your child promotes their academic success! Did you know your child can take AR tests from a computer or even your cell phone? Email me if you would like your child's log in information. Hundreds of thousands of books have quizzes available on AR. Students will earn points and we will celebrate their accomplishments! This is for students in K-5.
Be Part of the Band!
5th grade parents: Please click on the link to learn more about the amazing band program at Osceola Middle School! https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=1444
Fortify FL: Suspicious Activity Reporting App
Emily Streelman, Principal
Email: emily.streelman@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://southes.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: South Elementary School
Phone: 863-261-3933