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South Tiger Roar
9/2/19

Announcements

 

 

We want to Thank all the students and families that attended Family Conferences last Wednesday. We had a great turn out and hope this was a helpful day for everyone to connect and transition into the 2019-20 school year. Go Tigers!

 

First Day of School

 The first day of school for all sixth graders is Tuesday, September 3rd, 8:30-a.m.-3:15 p.m. Seventh and eighth grade students will begin school on Wednesday, September 4th 8:30p am.-3:15 p.m. School doors open at 8:00 a.m. unless you are in the Tiger Club.

 

First Days of School - Morning Programming

When students arrive on the first day of school, please remind them that they should go to either the gym or the cafeteria.  Once we get through the first few days, we will have many locations for students to go and they will be notified of these locations through our start of the year expectation talks.

 

Daily Bus Transportation

  The regular daily bus schedule begins September 3rd for 6th grade students and for all students on September 4th. Students should be aware of where their bus unloads and ask the driver where they will be picked up. If you have questions concerning bussing, please call Transportation at 320-253-9370.

Transportation Information

  • All students that do not know what bus they ride will have an opportunity before the end of the day on September 3rd and 4th to speak to a staff member and we will help them determine the bus they ride both to and from school.

 

iPad Agreement Forms

The school district is allowing families to complete the iPad agreement and insurance prior to the start of school. All of this can be completed online in Skyward. The link can be found on the District 742 homepage. The Inspire 1 to 1 link can be found on the right side as the third link under the “quick links” section. All students that have completed the agreement and insurance forms will receive their iPad at their family conference before school begins. 

iPad Agreement Link: https://www.isd742.org/Page/7712 

 

Parent Drop-off & Pick-Up 

Please drop your student off at door 7 the activities entrance in the morning before 8:30 a.m.. At 3:15 p.m. please plan to pick-up your student after school on 12th street south of the bus chute. Students are able to use the sidewalk just outside the football field and track to safely walk to parents waiting along the road. Door 7 the activities entrance parking lot on the north side of the building will not be open for student pick-up. Thank you for your cooperation with this. Cars are not allowed in the bus loading areas from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Team Night

Mark your calendar!! You don’t want to miss Team Night! On September 10th from 5:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m. meet your students team of teachers. You will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about course curriculum, teacher expectations, and our overall South Learning Community. 

 

Cell Phone Policy

Cell phones must remain on silent during school hours (8:30 am – 3:30 pm). Students can only use cell phones in the morning before school and during their lunch.  Staff members will ask students to put their cell phones away. After repeated warnings, cell phones may be taken away and held in the office until the end of the day.  No cell phone use during classroom time unless approved by Administration. This is the expectations across all secondary schools. Teacher will use appropriate intervention or redirection for students not following expectations.

 

PICTURES

School pictures of all students and staff will be taken on September 6th.   Retakes will be October 16th.

Upcoming Events

                             

           

2019-20 South Teaching Staff

 

Upcoming Events:

 

September 3

First Day of School for 6th Graders Only

September 4

First Day of School for All Students

September 6

Picture Day

September 10

Team Night for all Grades - 5:00-7:30

September 17

South Parent Association Meeting - 6:30-7:30pm

September 20

South Somali Parent Meeting - 4:00-5:30

September 26

Tigers Walk-a-Thon

   
   
 

September Student Calendar

New this year!  We will do a monthly student calendar with important dates and times that are relevant for our South Students.  This calendar will also highlight our PBIS incentives so check back often!

Students will see the calendar through Schoology as well as printed copies posted throughout the building. 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tvhlv8bMZzKQJqHqBPN0PUXEBto1vO5oICCDF3Sj2kE/edit

Our Classrooms

Advisory Calendar

 

Monday, September 2

No School

Tuesday, September 3

6th Grade Nuts and Bolts

Wednesday, September 4

All Students Nuts and Bolts

Thursday, September 5

Expectation Grade Level Talks

Friday, September 6

Expectation Grade Level Talks

DEAR Day/DEAR Day Expectations

Our Community

South Community Partner Programs 

Our South Community partner programs shared information and gave away goodies to students and families. The Sanneh Foundation, United Way, Math Corp and Gear Up/Get Ready were in attendance.

 

South Parent Association(SPA)

 The South Parent Association is a voluntary parent group that meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.. What Does the Group Do? Collaborate & provide feedback to improve academics, climate and student success in partnership with the school to support the District Mission to Prepare, Engage, Educate, Empower, and Inspire all learners. Parents support projects to improve the functionality, safety, and appearance of our South Learning Community. Please join the South Parent Association(SPA) and be the voice to support student success.

Meeting Dates

September 17  December 17   April 21

October 15   

January 21

 

November 19  

March  17

 

       

Come Celebrate With Us! New Tech High School Grand Opening Ceremony

Tech High School Grand Opening



 

After-School Programs

Activities Update:

Fall Sports Sign-up began August 14th.  Practice began Aug. 26th.

All students going into 7th grade and older need to have a current athletics physical on file before they are able to participate in middle school sports.  The middle school physical is good for 3 years, so students that got one going into 7th grade are ok for participation in 8th grade.

 

Transportation

Bus number for activities bus from South to New Tech – it will be in the Shute at the same time as school is dismissed. The bus from South to Tech is going to be PS-6.

 

Sept. 2

No School

Sept. 3

Boys Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Volleyball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Football Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Sept. 4

Boys Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Volleyball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Football Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Sept. 5

Boys Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Volleyball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Football Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Sept. 6

Boys Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Soccer Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Girls Volleyball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Football Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

 

*To receive Fall 19 Sports & Activities updates and changes by text message. Follow the directions below:

Enter this #- 81010

Text this message - @jdegagne

 

South Calendar - https://mn01909691.schoolwires.net/Page/

 

Apollo – Tech Football Event

1. Pre-sale of Tickets – Wednesday, Sept. 4 and 5th starting at 3:30 to 4:30 pm – Limit 5 per person.

a. Tiger Stadium seating capacity is 1915 – we are looking into adding portable bleachers and have been working with the fire Marshall on location and what we can do.

b. Apollo will have 500 pre-sale tickets

c. Tech will have 500 pre-sale tickets

d. Anyone with a pass/district employee badge/sticker must also get a ticket so we can keep track of ticket counts

*Junior High students or younger will need an adult/guardian/coach to get into the game for supervision.

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