The Eager Eagle
Weekly Memo for Parents
Week of November 18-22
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?
Gift of Reading
Our Kindergarten students are receiving the Gift of Reading from Mid-Florida Credit Union on Monday, November 18. The students will be read to and will receive their very own copy of the story Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups!
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 upside down~ You have until Tuesday, November 19 to send me pics! I’ll put the participants in a raffle for a prize! Happy reading! ❤️
Kids Heart Challenge
Students will be invited to participate in the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association. We have a kick off assembly on Wednesday, November 20. It ends with an exciting field day on December 19! Stay tuned for more information!
You Are Invited!
Parents, you are invited to come eat lunch with your child on November 20. Our cafeteria will be preparing a delicious Thanksgiving feast! The cost is $3.50 for adults. This includes a drink. Please join us!
After School Event:
Dates to Remember:
Hat Day Wednesdays
Every Wednesday is hat day! Students can wear their hat all day for $0.50. The proceeds benefit Wreaths across America.
Thanksgiving Break
There is no school the week of November 25-29. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
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 18 (date change!)
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
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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