Mustang Minutes
September 2023
Tecumseh South Elementary
The mission of the Tecumseh South Elementary School partnership among students, staff parents, and community at Tecumseh South Elementary School is to build a foundation of life-long learning in a changing, technological world by creating a safe environment in which the dignity and uniqueness of the individual are valued and respected.
Upcoming Events
September
1st- ECSE/PreK Screening
4th - Labor Day- No School
5th - Softball Intramurals start: 7:30 am -8:15 am
11th - Picture Day
13th - 5th Grade STARBASE
14th - Garden Club: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845A8A62CA5F49-fall
20th - 5th Grade STARBASE
22th - DARE Graduation 1:30 p.m.
25th - CT/PD Day- No School
29th - Grandparents Day/Book Fair 1:30-3:00
Kona Ice ($4)
30th - CARNIVAL
October
Grandparents Day/Book Fair
4th - Music Concert 3rd @ 6:30 p.m.
4th @ 7:30 p.m.
6th - ECSE/PreK Screening
10th - PTO Sk8 Event
16th - No School
17th - Music Concert 5th @ 6:30 p.m.
6th @ 7:30 p.m.
18th - School Transportation Appreciation Day
25th - Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.
26th - No School/ Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
27th - No School
Trunk or Treat
30th - No School
PICTURE DAY
Picture Day for Tecumseh South Elementary School is scheduled for Monday, Sep 11.
This event's Order Code is 78549VF.
Order Link: https://inter-state.com/order
Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day.
Thursday Volunteer Information
What is it?
Thursday volunteers is an opportunity for adults within our community to come in for a couple hours to help teachers complete tasks that are needed as prep for lessons and activities. You will help all teachers, not just your child’s teacher.
Who is welcome?
Any parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, etc of a current or past Tecumseh South student or in our community.
What will they do?
Tasks could include copies, cutting, tearing and sorting workbook pages, laminating, art project prep, making games and game pieces, die-cut, etc. There will be things that someone other than the teacher can work on.
When is it?
Every Thursday we have school from 9:00am to 11:00 am. Signups are sent out by quarter. The dates are on the signup genius below. There are 5 spots for volunteers each week. You can do 1 Thursday, a couple Thursdays, all the Thursdays. Sign up for what fits your availability.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45AFA928ABFC1-thursday5
What do I do on the day of volunteering?
Enter our office and sign in. They will give you a quick directions sheet to read over and can direct you to the Thursday Volunteers spot in the lounge where all of the tasks needed completion will be.
*Lunch time/break for the teachers and staff starts at 11:00. The lounge needs to be cleared out and available for them at 11:00.
If you have any questions please email orrs@usd450.net.
Thank you for all of your help and support! Everything that gets done during this time is taken off of the teachers plate.
September Lunch Menu
Hello Mustang Families!!!!
Check out the Carnival T-Shirt. Order yours now to have it by September 30th for the carnival! Orders due by September 8th. Don't forget to check out our other spirit wear too!! Simply click HERE and order yours today!
***Note if you choose store pickup, it will be delivered to the school and given to your student***
Carnival order forms were sent home with your students. Pre-sale deadline is September 22, 2023. Purchased bundles (including any wristbands or tickets) will be sent home with your students on September 28, 2023. Didn’t get the form, see attached and send it back with your student. We must have these forms in order to complete your order.
Calling all volunteers!!!! We need you! Simply click SignUpGenius or fill out the attached form and send it back with your student!
Thank you for helping us bring back our carnival and making this a great event for our students.
Your PTO!
5th & 6th Grade Intramurals
Google Form for Participation: https://forms.gle/6tA2CjCMuzhENcKB7
Intramural sports are offered each year for 5th and 6th grade students. The fee is $25.00 per year. There are four (4) different activities through the school year and students do not have to participate in all activities. Each sport will meet from 7:30 am - 8:15 am or 3:30 pm-4:15pm as noted. One (1) permission slip will cover all activities for the 2023-2024 school year.
Softball: Tuesday Sep. 6 - Thursday Sep 21 (no Intramurals on Picture Day Sep. 11) 7:30am-8:15am
Volleyball: Wednesday Nov. 1 - Monday Nov. 20 7:30am-8:15am
Basketball: Monday Jan. 8 - Wednesday Jan. 24 Boys: 7:30am-8:15am Girls: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Track: Wednesday April 17- Monday May 6 7:30am-8:15am
The All District Track Meet is Monday May 6th at Shawnee Heights High School.
Each student is responsible for their own transportation. Supervision for non participating siblings IS NOT available.
Tecumseh South Watch D.O.G.S. Program begins Sep 5!!!
We will run background checks at the first of every month. If you do not complete this link by the first of the month, you will have to wait until the following month to receive the signup link.
We look forward to seeing Watch D.O.G.S. in our building!
PE Music and Art Schedule
Office Communication
For general office communication: 785-379-5950, press 0
tecumseh_south_secretaries@usd450.net will no longer be active for email communication starting Feb 1st. Please use the following information for your communication needs with the TS Office.
Attendance: (please do not directly email the office staff for attendance/transportation changes, please use the information below)
- Absences need to be reported to TSAttendance@usd450.net or 785-379-5950
- Medical notes may be sent to TSAttendance@usd450.net or sent into the office.
Parent pickup request:
Parent pick-up requests may be done before 2:45 pm on the day you wish to make changes by phone at 785-379-5950 or email at TSAttendance@usd450.net
Please remember to also email your student’s teacher when requesting any type of transportation change.
Late Drop-offs/Early Pick-ups:
An adult will need to enter the building to sign students in and out of the office when arriving late or leaving early during the school day.
Students needing to be picked up from school early will be called to the school office upon your arrival. After a student is called to the office, it typically takes 3-5 minutes for them to arrive. Please be sure to allow time in your schedule for students to gather their things and walk to the office.
Office Contact (for Questions or General Information please contact the office staff below)
Heather Coffman (Administrative Assistant): Coffmanh@usd450.net
Kaitlyn Haynes (Office Assistant): Haynesk@usd450.net
Main Line: 785-379-5950
Parent Pick Up
Mustang Bank
https://ts.usd450.net/o/tecumseh-south-elementary/page/mustang-bank
Contact Tecumseh South
Email: ts_office@usd450.net
Website: ts.usd450.net
Location: 3346 Southeast Tecumseh Road, Tecumseh, KS, USA
Phone: 785-379-5950
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tecumsehsouthelementary