Southside Announcements
And Event Calendar for the Week of May 1st
This week is Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week! Please see the below blurb describing the week and what you can do to help celebrate!
Weekly Reminders
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week all week!
- Monday, May 1st: 1st/K-1 Field Trip to Beckley Station Park (school day)
- Wednesday, May 3rd: Once Upon A Wednesday 7:15AM-7:50AM
- Friday, May 5th: Parfait for Parents: 7:15-7:45AM for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades and 7:45AM-8:15AM for Kindergarten and 1st Grades
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- Monday, May 1st: Bring in a school supply for your teacher (pencils, dry erase markers, sanitizing wipes, tissues etc.)
- Tuesday, May 2nd: PTO will be providing lunch for all school staff
- Wednesday, May 3rd: Write a letter to your teacher, a specialty teacher, and/or a staff member and let them know how special they are!
- Thursday, May 4th: PTO will provide all day snacks for school staff.
- Friday, May 5th: Bring in a single flower for your teacher, a specialty teacher and/or a school staff member. Together we will create beautiful and unique bouquets!
Parfait for Parents
- Grades 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th: 7:15AM-7:45AM
- Grades Kindergarten and 1st: 7:45AM-8:15SAM
Southside looks forward to seeing everyone on May 5th!
KPREP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Graders
Southside Summer Programs 2017
Southside Summer 2017: https://www.smore.com/mptsr
Information for 5th Grade Families
If you have not sent in your money for the Newport Aquarium Field Trip please do so. The payment for this trip is due. If you need assistance with payment for the field trip please contact Beth Cathcart, Southside FRC at 502-633-6082.
The ROCK Academy @ West Middle: This academy is for students that are self-motivated, have a passion for science or global issues and have a desire to take charge of their learning. This includes a flexible learning environment that has flexible spaces, seating and structure. Application deadline and teacher recommendations are due on May 5th. Applications may be submitted online at:
https://goo.gl/forms/43HbmCwVAXwy3YVs2
KPREP Testing: KPREP Testing will begin on Tuesday, May 9th. 5th graders will test the 9th-15th. Please make sure to have your student to school on time each day and avoid any appointments during the day if at all possible.
5th Grade Field Trip: 5th graders will be taking their last field trip on Thursday, May 18th to Newport Aquarium. They will leave in the morning and be back after school ends. Additional information will come home from your student's teacher.
5th Grade Promotion: 5th Grade Promotion will be held in the afternoon of May 22nd at The Blair Center on Southside's campus.
Save the Date
May 1st: 1st/K-1 Field Trip to Beckley Station Park (school day)
May 3rd: Once Upon A Wednesday 7:15AM-7:55AM
May 5th: Parfait for Parents 7:15AM-7:45AM for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th
May 5th: Parfait for Parents 7:45AM-8:15AM for Kindergarten and 1st
May 9th-15th: KPREP Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades (school day)
May 12th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Louisville Water Co. (school day)
May 15th: AR Reward Field Trip to Red Orchard (school day)
May 16th: SUNA
May 17th: Field Day
May 18th: 5th Grade Field Trip (school day)
May 18th: Perfect Attendance Lunch (school day)
May 18th: Rain date for Field Day
May 22nd: K-4th Grade Awards Day AM
May 22nd: 5th Grade Promotion at the Blair Center (will be after lunch)