Southern Family Weekly Update
For the Week of 5/13/2024
This is a 5 day week for Students
Updates:
- May 22nd: Chorus and Band Concert at 6:30pm at Gunning Bedford Middle School
- May 31st, 2024: Field Day for Students Only. No families are able to attend this event. This is a time for our staff to celebrate with our students.
Just a reminder that if you have any changes to your students transportation to or from school please contact the school office at 302-832-6300.
Talent Show Update
- Wednesday, May 15th, 2024: Rehearsals 4-5:30pm
- Thursday, May 16th, 2024: Rehearsals 4-5:30pm
- You must attend both rehearsal nights and stay for the entire rehearsal
- come prepared with your wardrobe and props
- parents/guardians must pick you up at 5:30pm
- Talent show will be May 17th, 2024. Show times will be 9:30am or 1:15pm. Each participant is participating in BOTH shows.
- Families and friends of the participants are invited to see the show!
Fintastic 4 are going Over the Edge
We did it Southern Community! The Ms. Bolton, Ms. Alexander, Mr. Dinkeloo, and Mr. Bryson went over the edge to support Special Olympics. Thank you for all the community support.
Southern Student Dress Code:
All shirts must cover shoulders, chest, and midriff.
Pants and shorts are to be worn at the waist.
The length of skirts, skorts, shorts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length or fingertip length.
Footwear must be worn at all times. (Rubber-soled shoes are required for Physical Education class.)
Clothing with inappropriate, suggestive, or derogatory pictures or phrases may not be worn.
Clothing designed to be worn as undergarments may not be visible.
No headwear is to be worn in the building during the school day. This includes, but is not limited to hats, bandanas, scarves, earmuffs, sunglasses, or any other head covering, including hoods. Unless for religious purposes.
Clothing with frayed or visible holes are not permitted unless there is a layer of clothing under the frayed item.
Students wearing jewelry or accessories that may be considered unsafe or inappropriate to the learning environment may be subject to review by the administration.
Any other garments or accessories that would be a distraction to the orderly educational process are prohibited.
Social Media Reminder
As we begin a new school year, as a reminder, we want you to be aware that students of all ages are being influenced to participate in numerous “social media challenges” some of which pose significant health risks up to and including hospitalization. We encourage you to discuss these challenges with your children and discourage them from engaging in risky behaviors.
Car Rider Arrival/Dismissal Procedures Videos
- Arrival Procedures
- Dismissal Procedures
- Please do not park in the fire lane in front of the building. If you need to enter the building please park in a space in the parking lot.
- Please stay in your car during drop off and pick up. This helps with the flow of traffic.
Important Reminders
- No outside food will be allowed for special occasions. If you would like to order items for the classroom please reach out to our cafeteria at 302-832-6307. Families can order approved items for classrooms.
Spirit Wear Ordering
Families,
We are excited to offer spirit wear this year through the BSN Sports website. This is a direct to customer website that you can order from. Please visit the link below to learn more.
http://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/delaware/newcastle/southern-elementary-school
Student School Day
- Reminder that the student school day begins at 8:45am and ends at 3:30pm
- Please do not drop your student off before 8:45am because we do not have staff to supervise them.
Student Dismissal Changes
- Southern families please ensure that you contact the school at 302-832-6300 and notify our secretaries of any dismissal changes by 2:00pm. This is to allow for enough time to properly notify your students teacher.
Bus Expectations
- If your child is a bus rider please ensure you review the bus expectations with your child prior to the first day of school.
- Bus Expectations
Stay Up To Date and Connected
- If you are not getting my weekly update phone calls and emails each Sunday evening, please call one of our secretaries to ensure we have your correct phone number and email.
Please Be On Time
- Students should be in the building by 8:55. Students arriving after 8:55 will be marked tardy.
- Students will NOT be marked tardy if their bus arrives late.
Important Reminders
Nurse Update
From the nurses, As part of our health and wellness policy please remember to keep your student home if they are experiencing a fever over 100.0, diarrhea or vomiting. They must remain home until they are 24 hours free of fever without medication, diarrhea or vomiting. They must also be eating and drinking normally.
Please send in extra clothing for your student (KN-5th) to keep in their lockers. Parents will be called to bring clothing to school if the nurse does not have any to borrowed clothing to fit your student.
- If your student is still missing their health requirements for school, please complete these requirements soon to avoid possible exclusion from school.
- All Student Medications will need to be brought to the school nurse by a parent or responsible adult. Parents must pick up medications from the school nurse. No medications will be sent home via the student. If you have any questions please reach out the our nurses at 302-832-6300.
- Nemours School based wellness center packets were sent home. This is an optional service for families. If you are interested in participating please return the packets to your child's teacher as soon as possible.
Southern PAL Before and Aftercare
Before and Aftercare will be provided Monday through Friday.
Before Care will run 7:00am-9:00am
After Care will run 3:30pm-6:30pm
Dismissal Update!
Effective January 3, 2023. ALL students who attend the PAL aftercare program will not be dismissed before 4:00. If your student needs to be dismissed before 4:00, please contact Southern Elementary and make them a car rider. You can contact the school by telephone at 302-832-6300.
Implementing this new dismissal time will eliminate confusion with Southern’s School day dismissal. If you have any further questions or concerns, please contact the PAL directly,
302-488-8387.
Reminders!
Discipline Policy
1st Incident: To the best extent possible, the child will be moved to a private setting with a staff member and site supervisor. The child will receive an explanation as to why their behavior was inappropriate and will receive a verbal warning.
2nd Incident: Site leadership will determine an appropriate consequence for the child's action. This may include restrictions from further activity or quiet time away from other campers. The child's parent/guardian will be notified of the behavioral problem.
3rd Incident: Parent/guardian will be contacted and asked to pick up the child.
Connect with Richard Bryson
Email: richard.bryson@colonial.k12.de.us
Website: www.colonialschooldistrict.org/southern
Location: 795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE, USA
Phone: (302)832-6300