Bronco Bulletin Parent Newsletter

Bronco families, we need subs! If you have some time or flexibility and want to help our school, please check out the info below about how to sign up to become a substitute. If you fill out the info and set up your appointment for fingerprinting and background check, email me at misti.thomason@lpsb.org so I can watch and see when you're ready to start subbing! I know that we have some Bronco Moms, Dads, Grandmas, Grandpas, Aunts or Uncles that are ready to help and see first hand how hard our staff works each day! Who is ready to help?

Happy Sunday! This week is Red Ribbon Week and we will celebrate and learn about being drug free! We will end Friday with our Drug Free Candy Spree. Please see the graphic and details below for how your student can participate this week. If your child's outfit doesn't follow the guidelines, we will call for a school uniform. On Friday, we need your help and you can send candy donations or plan to join us for the Candy Spree. Email jenny.petty@lpsb.org for all the details. Our volleyball team will play at Levi Milton on Tuesday. Even with all the fun happening this week, we will have a regular schedule for class and learning. Please help encourage your student to make sure they are following the expectations and school rules in all areas. This means the bus, the classroom, the gym, cafeteria and the playground. We know that our Broncos know how to do the right thing and can try their Bronco Best each day! Thank you for your support to make this a great year to be a Bronco! It's a great week to be a Bronco!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Thomason

Monday, October 26:

*Happy Monday!

*Our dreams are too big for drugs. Wear pajamas today. No slippers or blankets. Students will still have recess and PE and need to be able to go to the restroom. Please make sure that pjs are appropriate for school.

Tuesday, October 27:

*Peace out to drugs. Wear a 70s theme outfit today.

*Volleyball game at Levi Milton @ 4:00. See ParentSquare for roster and details.

Wednesday, October 28:

*We are wild about being drug free! Wear your favorite wacky gear or your favorite animal print.

*Wednesday folders will be sent home today.

*Raising Cane's 4H Fundraiser 4-8 at Walker location.

Thursday, October 29:

*We're too bright for drugs. Wear neon attire.

*Please return signed Wednesday folders to school today.

Friday, October 30:

*Working hard for a drug free future! Dress for the career you want to have or wear a super hero t-shirt or costume. No face masks, no swords, no toy weapons. Students must have appropriate undergarments and be able to go to the restroom.

*Drug free candy spree!

*Thank you for helping to make sure your child is at school on time, each day, all day unless they are truly sick.

*Please have the Doctor's office fax excuses directly to school at 225-664-2282.

*See more details about attendance and acceptable excuses in the Student Handbook below in the Parent Resource section.

*Notices will be sent to parents starting at the 3rd unexcused absence.

*Tardy students are missing instruction. Please help to get them to school on time or have them ride the bus in the mornings. Excessive tardy students will be referred to Families in Need of Services/FINS.

*Students will be retained if they miss more than 10 unexcused absences for the year.

*Even if absences are excused, students are still missing instructional time so please limit absences unless they are truly sick or unable to attend.

*Mon, Nov 2: Pre-K Field Trip.

*Tues, Nov 3: Election Day. NO SCHOOL.

*Thurs, Nov 5: Kindergarten Field Trip.

*Fri, Nov 6: 2nd grade Field Trip.

*Fri, Nov 6: October Bronco Brag Parade. Parents of honored students will get invitations.

*Tues, Nov 10: Santa Pictures.

*Wed, Nov 11: Fundraiser Dress Day for Employee Appreciation. ($3/no refunds)

*Wed, Nov 11: 4th/5th & SDA Thanksgiving Parent Lunch. Pre-paid and pre-registered only!

*Thurs, Nov 12: Early dismissal day for students @ 11:45.

*Fri, Nov 13: 1st grade Parent Picnic.

*Mon, Nov 16: 1st grade Field Trip.

*Fri, Nov 20: 3rd grade Field Trip.

*Mon-Fri, Nov 23-27: Thanksgiving Holiday/NO SCHOOL.

*Mon, Nov 30: Back to school!

We are so excited to continue year 3 with Capturing Kids Hearts! As a National Showcase School, we are committed to making positive relationships with our students and our families. Check out the family newsletters below with more information about what we are doing at school and how you can help make connections at home. We committed to Start Strong in August! Starting in September, we will focus on 1 Leadworthy skill each month. October is all about Self-directing/thinking and choosing to do the right thing. Read about this month's Lead worthy skill that we are working to show each day. Staff are watching for Broncos who are showing that skill all month long to celebrate their success at the Bronco Brag Parade.

We start each day by sharing "Good Things" in each class so we've made a way for you to share the Good Things you've seen happening with South Fork Elementary. Click below to share with us and we will shout it out in the next newsletter.

Our speech therapists, Ms. Caroline and Mrs. Denise, are doing a fantastic job! During the data review meeting, they provided valuable insights on each of their students we discussed. Their dedication and concern for their students is evident! They are organized and have a "can do" attitude and give their Bronco Best every day! We are so fortunate to have them as part of our Bronco family!

Ms. Meyers is always willing to lend a hand to her fellow Special Education teachers. She is knowledgeable, always ready to listen and help, and cares deeply for her students and it truly shows! We appreciate her!

Mrs. Jarman sent this about help at car line!

Ms. Liz and Mrs. Katie are always willing to step in and help out wherever there is a need. I really appreciate their willingness to step in and help at car line even when it is not their day for duty. They are always happy to help and do it with a smile! I am so glad they are part of the car line crew!

Last week the Louisiana Department of Education visited our campus for a compliance check for our paperwork. They just could not stop complimenting our school and our staff! They were impressed with everything being completed and done correctly and loved their visit! Thank you to our entire SPED team, Mrs. Brown and Mrs. Vaughan for your participation in the visit. One of the ladies gave us the best compliment ever-she said this is the type of school that she'd like her grandbabies to go to and that made my week!

Thank you teachers, staff, students and parents for helping us to make our school shine bright!

If you have not joined your child's bus group on ParentSquare, come by the office and we can help you join. You can also send Mrs. Thomason a message on ParentSquare telling her what bus and she can add you to the bus group. Most parents joined at Meet the Teacher or when you came for Pre-K or K testing. Be aware that Mrs. Thomason is also on the bus group but if you need bus arrival/drop off time estimates, please message the driver. Mrs. Thomason can't drive a bus and can't help with those questions. Our drivers are the experts at that! ;)

Car pool parents,

Thank you for a smooth start even with our new PM car pool procedure. Please help us in the car line each morning and afternoon by pulling up and not leaving big gaps in between cars. Please watch and yield to buses at all intersections. You do not have to leave the front driveways open BUT when a bus approaches, stop so the buses can enter and exit the main drive by the office. Please remember that our whole campus is a no smoking zone and a hands free zone and that includes your car in car pool. Please do not go around other cars in line and be alert. A duty teacher will designate the last car that will be unloaded before the bell. All other cars arriving after that last car must go back around to the front, park and walk your student into the office to check them in. Please do not block the bus lane if we're out waiting for a late bus. Duty teachers can't stay out past the bell as they have to get inside to their students. Thanks for your understanding!

Students can log into Clever at home for additional practice in Reading and Math.

You have access to them at home——> Log into Clever, go to Amplify, and then click on the units. The “library” of books for each unit is in the boxes on the bottom on the page.

https://www.applitrack.com/lpsb/onlineapp/

Please note...menus are subject to change without notice.

Parents, please be aware that this is in place if conditions warrant a late start. Review it and have a plan in case LPPS calls for a late start.

LPPS Schools Emergency Winter Weather Late Arrival Plan

In the event that the area is experiencing wintery weather and driving early in the morning on such days would present a safety hazard, LPPS Schools created the following plan for starting school later in the day. Depending on the severity of the weather, schools could be delayed 2 or 3 hours. Please see below to know what that would look like for your child.

Two Hour Late Arrival Plan
1. All student start times will be moved (2) two hours later.
2. All bus pickup and carpool start times will be moved (2) two hours later.
3. (Example; 6:30 moves to 8:30)
4. All employee work arrival times will be moved (2) two hours later.
5. Breakfast will not be served.
6. Lunch schedule will remain the same.
7. Dismissal schedule will remain the same.

Three Hour Late Arrival Plan
1. All student start times will be moved (3) three hours later.
2. All bus pickup and carpool start times will be moved (3) three hours later.
3. (Example; 6:30 moves to 9:30)
4. All employee work arrival times will be moved (3) three hours later.
5. Breakfast will not be served.
6. Lunch schedule will remain the same.
7. Dismissal schedule will remain the same.

Email: misti.thomason@lpsb.org
Website: www.southforkelem.org
Location: 23300 Walker South Road, Denham Springs, LA, USA
Phone: 225-664-2281
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/South-Fork-Elementary-1677923075859627