South Side Sentinel

Happy November... The Holiday season is upon us.

November and December will fly by faster than a blink of an eye. So buckle up, and make sure to mark the calendar dates below.

I would like to thank all of those that came to Parent Teacher Conferences. It was great to see you all, and the support you give your student. As always, if you ever have questions or concerns; please contact your teacher or myself. We will do what we can to help your child.

This quarter we will be focusing on Kindness for our character trait. This often can be a hidden gem; especially on the playground. Students, even 3rd graders, are still learning social cues from others and how to handle situations. Sports is always an area of contention. A lot of "smack talking" and rough housing on the basketball court, soccer field, flag football. We do not have the safety equipment (pads, shin guards, helmets, etc.) students need to play by the rules or they will be removed.

In guidance classes, both 2nd and 3rd grade have been talking about what bullying is and isn't, how to handle the situation if you are a bystander, and to tell an adult.

A Reminder: The bell rings at 8 am. If you would like your child to have breakfast please have them here by 7:45 at the latest. Otherwise they are tardy if they come at 8 and expect breakfast.

School starts at 8:00 am sharp.

Breakfast 7:40-8:00

Dismissal 3:20pm (Monday - Thursday)

Dismissal FRIDAY 1:00pm

A few items to get you familiar with school life at South Side.

1. Please make sure you make note of calendar information below!

2. Supporting your student with academics by encouraging them to try even if something is hard.

3. South Side is a Bully Free Zone

(just because someone was unkind/mean once does not make it bullying)

4. Encourage your student to talk to their teacher or principal if there is a problem.

5. Students should listen/follow ALL adults at South Side.

Bloomz- All communication with teachers will be through the Bloomz app. But always feel free to call us here in the office. 347-3306

1st Quarter Character Trait: Kindness

There is a lot to do every night, teachers understand busy family schedules. Please make sure there is down time for your kids, allow them to quietly read and study their spelling words and get to bed at a reasonable time. They are growing and eating a lot!