SOUTH SCHOOL
October 2, 2022
We have made it to October! September was a productive month at South School as classrooms bonded together as a new community of students and routines were established. Our first parent session introducing our new math program is this week. Check out the offerings below! We will also have our first All School Assembly this week and we will be kicking off this year's theme of Kindness Counts!
As the weather begins to get cooler, please remember to shut off your cars if you are early for car drop-off or pick-up. There is a Massachusetts regulation that prevents idling on school property.
Please look at the communication from the PTO below regarding this year's Boosterthon. Parents are invited to attend the Fun Run on Wednesday, October 12th on the back field. The 2rd-5th graders will be running at 9:20 and the Kindergarteners-2nd graders will be running at 10:30.
As a reminder, we do not have school on Monday, October 10th.
Have a great week!
EUREKA MATH2
Students have been loving the first two weeks of our new math program! Want to learn more about it?
We encourage you to participate in one of the upcoming Eureka Math2 parent/guardian workshops held on October 4, October 12, and October 17. Elementary students began using this new resource for math instruction this school year, and we invite our families to learn more and ask questions. Advance sign-up is requested, and more details on these workshops can be located here.
MESSAGE FROM THE PTO
Here we go, Tigers! After an incredible kick off on Friday we are THRILLED to start our Fun Run programming this week! This year’s theme is Grand Land Adventure. Students will explore some of the most iconic national parks in America, and learn how to live lives of adventure and character!
Help us reach our goal of $20,000 for our annual fun run! Monies raise cover the cost of the amazing Curriculum Enrichment programming that the PTO provides for all grades at South.
On Friday, 10/7, we will have a schoolwide pajama day as a celebration for all students as we work towards our goal of 90% registration by event day.
Haven’t registered yet? Head to MYBOOSTER.COM and save the date for the run on October 12!
SOUTH SCHOOL IS HIRING!
There is some flexibility in swapping occasional days with the parent that is working Tuesday-Thursday.
Please email Brenda asap at brenda.lee@andoverma.us if interested.
ANDOVER PARENTS PROGRAM FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
We want to invite you to the Andover Parents Program for English Language Learners. This program is free to the Andover School Community.
The mission of the program is to:
- Assist parents with English language skills: improve conversational and written English through words, phrases and situations common in the school community.
- Provide Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening Activities focused on building vocabulary and interpersonal fluency around topics such as children's activities, homework, school policies, ASPEN, parent teacher organizations, field trips and school events.
- Connect with other families
Classes will be led by world language consultant, Mellissia Walles, a Wood Hill/AHS parent and Marika Lyons, Assistant Principal at High Plain. All parents interested in English Language Classes are welcome to join us at any meeting.
Classes are on Tuesdays from 9:30 - 11:00 AM on these dates: October 4 & October 18, November 1, November 15 & November 29, December 13, January 10 & January 24, February 7 & February 28.
You do not need to register for meetings and we welcome you at any time. If you have younger children, please bring them with you.
Light refreshments will be available. Please contact Marika Lyons at 978-247-8600 or marika.lyons@andoverma.us with any questions.
LUNCH
All students are able to receive 1 free breakfast and 1 free lunch daily during the 2022-2023 school year. Lunches will need be preordered. Please see the FAQ linke below for further information and the menu.
UPCOMING DATES, MEETINGS, ETC.
Friday, Oct 7th ~ Pajama Day - sponsored by PTO and Boosterthon!
Monday, Oct 10th ~ NO SCHOOL - Fall Recess
Wednesday, Oct 12th ~ Boosterthon Fun Run
Friday, Oct 21st ~ EARLY RELEASE
PTO NEWS
Want to stay up to date with all the latest PTO news?
Visit www.SouthPTO.com
CONTACT INFO FOR BRENDA LEE
Email: brenda.lee@andoverma.us
Website: https://www.aps1.net/405/South-Elementary-School
Location: 55 Woburn Street, Andover, MA, USA
Phone: 978-247-9800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southschoolaps