The Stingray Sentinel
News for the Families of Duval Charter School at Southside
Monday, February 3, 2020
This Week:
Tuesday 2/4
c Day for Elementary Resource
B Day for MS Electives
Tutoring grades 1-8 (Elem 3:15-4:15 & MS 3:30-4:30)
- Happy Feet Soccer K-1 ends 3:45, 2nd-4th ends 4:00
- Artists in Motion 3:30-5:30
- K-4 Indian Classical Dance 3:15-4:00
- Brick, Beakers & Bots - Drones & Bots Robotics Club K-5
- Drumline 3:15-4:30
- Girls Who Code Grade 6-8 3:20-4:30
No Girls on the Run & Heart & Sole (starts back 2/10)
BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS - Vs. Coastal 6pm at Somerset Academy
Wednesday 2/5
D Day for Elementary Resource
A Day for MS Electives
Muffins in the Morning-K-1st from 8-8:30 a.m
-ODM 3rd & MS 3-6pm
Thursday, 2/6
E Day for Elementary
B Day for Middle School
Muffins in the Morning- 2nd-5th from 8-8:30 a.m
Tutoring grades 1-8 (Elem 3:15-4:15 & MS 3:30-4:30)
- Playball Club 3:00-4:00
- Artists in Motion 3:30-5:30
-Jazz Band 3:15-4:30
No Girls on the Run and Heart & Sole (starts back 2/10)
Friday 2/7:
A Day for Elementary
A Day for Middle School
Spirit Day - Jeans w/spirit shirt $1!
Kick off for Jump Rope for Heart
Soccer Paperwork Deadline!!
Anime Club 3:30-4:30
Fashion Club 3:30-4:30
Elementary SLIME the principal K-1 2:20-2:30, 2-3 2:30-2:40, 4-5 2:40-2:50
Upcoming:
- 2/8 (Saturday) New Family Info Session 10am
- 2/8 Saturday tutoring
- 2/10 Girls & Boys Soccer Tryouts Begin
- 2/11 Volunteer training 7:45am
2/12 Progress Reports Go Home
- 2/12 Middle School Instrumental Concert
- 2/13 Middle School Social
2/14 Jump Rope For Heart Event
2/14 Open Enrollment Ends for initial 2/19 lottery
- 2/17 President's Day - No School
2/19 2020-21 lottery for seats
2/19 SAC 8am
2/20 2nd Grade Field Trip
2/20 New Families Tour 9:30am
- 2/22 'Loved One and Me' - Dance
- 2/22 Saturday Tutoring
- 2/26 Early Release K-5th 12:45 p.m Middle School 1:00 p.m
- 2/27 PTC Meeting 8:00am
- 3/2 Teacher Appreciation Collection
- 3/5 Granola With Grownups
Wellness
We seem to be doing better than most schools after our deep cleaning, but we always look forward to the end of sniffle season.
One significant way illnesses are shared is through physical contact, so we ask you to remind your children to wash their hands often with soap and water. They should sing Happy Birthday two times, in their minds while washing to make sure any sneaky viruses or bacteria are washed cleanly away. We are continuously having your children wash their hands with soap and water throughout the school day.
Please remember – if your child is showing symptoms of illness, please keep them home to recover. We will work with you to assure any missed school work can be made up. Let’s have a healthy remainder of the year.
TDap Shot
Friendly Reminder
Is your student currently in 6th grade going into 7th grade? No-> This reminder is not for you.
YES-> Please continue reading.
Has your student received the Tdap shot? (Usually at age 12)
Yes->make sure the school has a copy of the Florida Shot Record
No -> You must have this shot in order for your student to start school in August. Please visit your physician or clinic (listed below) to get the shot and obtain the Form DH-680 (required to be on this form) as soon as possible.
Florida Department of Health
5220 N Pearl Street
904-253-1420
Duval County Health Department
515 W 6th Street
904-253-1250
Duval County Health Department
900 University Blvd. N
904-253-1620
Once you have received this form showing proof of your student receiving the Tdap shot, please email it to bmerryman@southsidecharter.org; bring it into the school; or fax it to 904-423-5349
Muffins in the Morning
When: Kinder and 1st February 5th, Wednesday from 8:00-8:45 a.m
2nd - 5th February 6th, Thursday from 8:00-8:45 a.m
Location: Cafeteria
Cost: $3.00 for guest/ $3.00 for student
Please pay by January 30th, EXACT CASH AMOUNT!
* Includes 1 muffin and 1 milk, juice, or water
If you have missed the opportunity to pay, no worries! You're still welcome to come with your own beverage and breakfast- Kinder and 1st on February 5th and 2nd-5th on February 6th- event begins at 8:00 and ends at 8:45 a.m.
Valentine's Day Middle School Social
DCSS Valentine's Social, February 13th from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m- in the cafeteria. The theme is Red & Black; so dress to impress.
$15 pre-sale February 10-12th
$ 5 entrance day of the event
Invitation to the 'Loved One and Me' Dance
Bring Someone Special
Saturday, February 22, 2020
From 6 pm-8 pm in the school cafeteria
If you have any questions, you may email Jill Morales at jmorales@southsidecharter.org
Please click both links below, print, fill out and return to front office....
Basketball Playoffs!!
Congratulations boys for representing DCSS!
Middle School Soccer
TO TRYOUT THIS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 2/7/2020
Atheltic Paperwork can be found here on our website:
Ms. Milonas Art Class
Come help us create art!
Ms. Milonas's art class (3rd, 4th, and 5th grade) needs parent/guardian volunteers to help us with a project we are working on. If you need volunteer hours or would just like to help us create, please email Ms. Milonas with the dates and times you're available (below). No skills necessary and your assistance is greatly appreciated.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND YOU WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE THE 3 STEP PROCESS TO VOLUNTEER HERE....if you have any questions please reach out to Jill Morales at jmorales@southsidecharter.org
Tuesday, Feb 4th - 8:15 to 9:15 and/or 11:00 to 1:40
Wed, Feb 5th - 8:15 to 9:15 and/or 11:00 to 1:40
Thursday, Feb 6th - 8:15 to 9:15 and/or 11:00 to 1:40
Friday, Feb 7th - 8:15 to 9:15 and/or 11:00 to 1:40
Monday, Feb 10th - 8:15 to 9:15 and/or 11:00 to 1:40
Email dates and times to smilonas@southsidecharter.org
I will send you a confirmation email once received.
Thank you,
Ms. Milonas
THANK YOU
Mrs. Weyer is needing donations, please read the information below...
Need Volunteer Hours? 20 are required per child, or 30 per family with multiple students
Log your volunteer hours on a computer in your Powerschool account (option does not appear on the App)
Leave a positive review on Facebook, Yelp, Great Schools - let shopping families know what you LOVE about Duval Charter at Southside. This helps our marketing team!
Let Jill know that you can enter Coke codes that have been collected/sent in to type in for DCSS on the coke rewards program. About every 3-4 weeks, she can send a baggie of codes and lids for you to enter at the cokerewards site for DCSS and we get credit for the codes entered.
Volunteer Opportunities
Please click on the links below and sign up..
Feb 6th: Muffins in the Morning:
https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/2426965/true#/invitation
* Please keep in mind you will have to complete the 3 step process in order to volunteer here at DCSS.
Volunteer Training
Next Training: 7:45am on 2/11/2020
Apps & Programs at DCSS
Below is our attempt to begin to meet this need and give more information about the apps and programs that we use.
Communication/School Management:
Powerschool: (All students K-8)
- PowerSchool: Check student attendance, grades (iPhone/Android App and website) and log Volunteer Time (desktop site only). Create an account and then use your student's individual credentials to link your student to your account. Contact front desk if you need help accessing your account.
School Mint: (Replacing ACE - All students K-8)
- https://csusa.schoolmint.net/: Re-enroll, apply for new students
Live School: (All students K-8)
- https://www.whyliveschool.com/how-to/get-started-as-a-parent: Our classroom teachers use LiveSCHOOL to track positive behavior and share behavior feedback with you and your child. Students will receive positive points in LiveSchool for hard work and good behavior. We will also give feedback on the negative choices your child may make. You can access all of this information from your computer or phone. The classroom teacher can give you the access code that you need. We also want to reward students for doing the right thing! As part of our use of LiveSchool, your child will be able to spend his or her points on various classroom and school-wide rewards. We are going to be focusing on positive reinforcement and encouragement and hope that your child earns lots of exciting rewards! To learn more, please visit the following web address for a short video introduction to the service: https://youtu.be/bB9CYHH4dc4
Edmodo: (All students K-8)
- Edmodo is an educational technology company offering a communication, collaboration, and coaching platform to K-12 schools and teachers. The Edmodo network enables teachers to share content, distribute quizzes, assignments, and manage communication with students, colleagues, and parents. Middle School students also participate in an "All Middle School" communication group in which they can get information about school events, or ask questions. Students can email their teacher directly through Edmodo.
Focus:
- Student Management System used by Duval County Public Schools - for which we are part. For 2020-21, charter school parents will also have Focus account access. Students do have Focus/DCPS student numbers which makes them able to access the public library, computer sales, etc.
Important Dates for 2020-2021 School year
New and returning families
For current students that are returning next school year, 2020-2021.
-Intent to return (Recommit) begins on January 2 and ends on January 31.
New families that are interested in applying at Duval Charter School at Southside for 2020-2021.
-Open enrollment begins on January 13 and ends February 14.
-Date of lottery February 19.
-Registration begins February 19.
Upcoming Information Sessions for new families
02/08/20 Sat @ 10 am
02/20/20 Thur @ 9:30 am
03/19/20 Thur @ 9:30 am
To recommit and to apply, click here https://csusa.schoolmint.net/signin
After School Activities:
- Contact Jill Morales at Front Desk or Mr. Jared Davis for more information:
- Happy Feet Soccer Program: Tuesdays- K-1st from 3:15-3:45 p.m & 2-4th from 3:15 -4:00 p.m
- Play Ball Sports Program: Thursdays- 3:00- 4:00 p.m
- Pro-Martial Arts Program: Mondays- 3:00-4:00 p.m
- Art Club Program: (Early Release Days Only) from 1:00- 3:00 p.m
- Bricks, Bots & Beakers -Mondays & Tuesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m
- Artists in Motion:Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30- 5:30 p.m
- Indian Classical Dance Tuesdays, K-4th from 3:15- 4:00 p.m
Teacher/Staff Sponsored Clubs/Activities:
- Girls On The Run: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30-4:45
- Heart & Sole Gr 6-8 Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:45
- Girls Who Code Gr 3-5 3:20-4:30 Mondays
- Girls Who Code Gr 6-8 3:20-4:30 Tuesdays
- Anime Club Gr 6-8 Fridays 3:30-4:30
- ODM Teams Mondays 4th grade 3:30-6, Wed. 3rd & MS teams 3:30-6
- Basketball Team Gr 6-8 3:15-5:30 On Practice Days
- Drum Line 3:15-4:30 Tuesdays
- Jazz Band 3:15-4:30 Mondays
- Fashion Club 3:30-4:30 Fridays starts 1/24
- Coming soon - middle school soccer teams!
Contact Jill Morales at the front desk, or Mr. Jared Davis, Student Services Coordinator, for more information, some activities are fee based and provided by outside organizations but on our campus. Some are led by staff members, and are free or fee based depending on supplies needed for the club. Their are tryouts for ODM and MS Athletic Teams.
PLEASE help remind your students each morning if they have a club or team practice after school!
ONLINE Lunch Payments
As you may be aware CSUSA has implemented a new online payment system called, My School Bucks. MySchoolBucks.com
The process is complete and is LIVE!
My School Bucks - then LOOK under Renaissance Charter - (which is our school board group)
Calendar
For a clearer image, please click on the PDF File below....
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Duval Charter School at Southside
Website: https://www.southsidecharter.org/
Location: 8680 A C Skinner Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Phone: 904-4235348
Facebook: facebook.com/DuvalSouthside
Twitter: @DCSSouthside