The Eager Eagle
Weekly Memo for Parents
Week of April 22-26
Thank you for taking the time to read our weekly memo! Let's make it another great week at South Elementary!
Happy Administrative Professional's Day!
On April 24, please join us in thanking our amazing administrative professionals for all they do! These professionals are wonderful and make South great! Thank you to:
Ms. Nettira Ridley: secretary
Ms. Randi Archibald: bookkeeper
Ms. Joy Field: data processor
Ms. Mayra Talavera: migrant advocate
Ms. Bel Zarrella: clinic
Ms. Meghan Conroy: guidance clerk
What's Happening in the Eagle's Nest?
Battle of the Books 3rd-5th grade participants in Battle of the Books will compete at 9:30 am at OFC on April 24. | Egg-stravaganza Students are invited to attend an after school event until 5:30 pm on April 25. Test drive when you pick up your child! | PBIS Raffle We will have our monthly PBIS raffle on April 25. Ten winners from each grade level will be chosen. |
Battle of the Books
3rd-5th grade participants in Battle of the Books will compete at 9:30 am at OFC on April 24.
Egg-stravaganza
Students are invited to attend an after school event until 5:30 pm on April 25. Test drive when you pick up your child!
IRSC Family Night
Want to learn the skills that will help you advocate for both your children and yourself? Join us Tuesday, April 23rd from 6:00 - 7:30 pm at the Dr. Fred Brown Children's Health Center for a FREE evening of dinner and information. ALL ARE WELCOME and childcare is available for kids 3 and up through the presentation. See you there!
Holiday Gift Shop
The holiday gift shop for Mother's Day, Father's Day, Grandparents' Day, and graduation will be open April 22-26. Students can shop during specials in the media center! You are also welcome to come shop with your child. The shop is open 7:45 am-3:15 pm all week. We will keep the shop open until 6:00 pm on April 25.
Tropicana Speech Our school-based Tropicana Speech contest will be April 25. Invitations will be sent home with participating students. | District Spelling Bee The District Spelling Bee will be held April 26 the Freshman Campus Auditorium. Good luck to our SES participants! | FSA Reading Our 4th and 5th grade students will take the FSA reading test on May 1 and 2. |
Tropicana Speech
Our school-based Tropicana Speech contest will be April 25. Invitations will be sent home with participating students.
District Spelling Bee
The District Spelling Bee will be held April 26 the Freshman Campus Auditorium. Good luck to our SES participants!
School Lunch Hero Day Please join me in thanking our cafeteria staff for all they do every day at South! We love you Ms. Michele, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Rosa, and Ms. J! | FSA Math Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will take the FSA math test on May 6 and May 7. | Science Assessment Our 5th grade students will take the Statewide Science Assessment on May 9 and May 10. |
School Lunch Hero Day
Please join me in thanking our cafeteria staff for all they do every day at South! We love you Ms. Michele, Ms. Valerie, Ms. Rosa, and Ms. J!
Save the Date: 4th Quarter Awards
4th Quarter Awards dates and times are listed below. A letter will be sent home with your child that week if they are receiving an award.
Wednesday, May 22:
8:30 am: Kindergarten
9:15 am: 1st Grade
10:00 am: 2nd Grade
Friday, May 24:
8:30 am: 3rd Grade
9:15 am: 4th Grade
10:00 am: 5th Grade
Be Part of the Band!
Attention 5th Grade Parents: Please use the website link below to find out more information about the band program at OMS. You can also contact Mr. Bowen, OMS Band Director, through this website.
Agendas
Student agenda books are a great communication tool! Please make sure you check and sign your child's each night.