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South Tiger Roar
2/2/19

Announcements

Mid-Tri Grading & Reporting

Due to the weather related school closings mid trimester grades will come home with students on Tues, February 5th.  Progress reports will be handed out in student’ s advisory.

 

Staff of the Week!

Congratulations to...Mr. Hagen. He was voted as this week’s Staff of the Week winner by the students, parents and staff of South!  

Please click on the link below to vote for next week’s SOTW winner.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTp6m3YmtMmng0o4vJ6BX_M_ws2LiACAFUCWoiwU-4mZNn0Q/viewform

 

Mystery Staff of the Week!

Here are the clues for this week’s mystery staff…

  1. Describes themselves as Loud, Spunky, and Funny

  2. Likes to bake and give treats to others

  3. Would like to be an opera singer in the future

  4. Has 9 siblings

  5. Has taught in multiple states

 

The Mystery Staff from last week was...Ms. Schumacher!  Her clues from last week are below:

  1. Was born in 1991

  2. Loves to cook new recipes

  3. Favorite color is turquoise

  4. In the future, would like to own their own business

  5. Lived in Washington

Upcoming Events
Our Classrooms

District Spelling Bee

 

Congrats to South’s students India Ratha and Davis Scheskie. India took 1st and Davis took 3rd in the District Spelling Bee. They will represent District 742 at the Regional Bee on Feb. 5th.

 

Team Talks

The trimester 2 team talks have begun.  All teams will have a scheduled meetings.  Here is the information that will be covered:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VSPYdF8dUVt0aNYIV4qgTa2sSZpUQiIUTF3LuyDpkbg/edit#slide=id.g4e5058ff84_0_92

 

All teams will meet in the theater.  Students should bring all materials with them and we will dismiss from there.  Students will need iPads.

 

PBIS

Pawsitive Idea #28 - The PAWSitive Power of Moving Around and Making Connections

Staff will continue to focus on strategies for increasing positive reinforcement in our classrooms and throughout our school building.

From - Top 17 Classroom Management Strategies that should be emphasized in every classroom

 

2. Actively Supervise at all times

  • Move continuously

  • Scan continuously & overtly

  • Interact frequently & positively

  • Positively reinforce rule following behaviors

 

3. Positively interact with most students during lesson

 

PAWSitive Incentives at South - CLICK HERE for exciting updates to our PAWSitive rewards programming for our students at South.  

PAWS Perk Card - CLICK HERE

Student of the Month - Nominations were due last week.  Students being recognized for the month of Jan. will be shared later this week.:)


Advisory Calendar   

Monday, February 4

Agenda Check & Connect

Sign Up for Enrichment Day

Tuesday,February 5

My Media Choices

Wednesday, February 6

ALEKs Wednesday

Thursday, February 7

My Digital Footprint

Friday, February 8

DEAR Day

Our Community

Middle Level Open House - Rescheduled to February 7th

Winter Open House has been rescheduled to take place on February 7th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. for incoming 6th grade families or families selecting a middle school for the 2019-20 school year. Families will have the opportunity learn about our South Learning Community and all we have to offer focused on curriculum, programming, technology, and extracurricular activities and more.

South WEB students will greet all guests at Door 1 or Door 7, provide an explanation of the night, and hand out building maps and session details.  Please see the detailed handout below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Z1afdqWvOus2aDhyIsUvsrBquSZFA5_RLdw4jVB3i9g/edit?usp=sharing

 

Community Conversation Rescheduled to February 7th, 5:30-6:30pm

Across our secondary schools, we are seeking input from our communities on what’s going well and ways we can partner to improve.  At South, we will host our community conversation on February 7th from 5:30-6:30 in the east gym. During this time, you will have the opportunity to share your perspective, meet other families, and help us serve our students even better. This will also serve as our monthly parent meeting.  I value your input and hope to see you then.
 

Winter Walk Day is February 6th!

The annual Winter Walk Day is coming up on Wednesday, February 6th!  Winter Walk to School Day is a one-day event celebrated throughout North America, which aims to encourage kids to be active, walk to school, and have fun!

South’s Winter Walk Day event will take place in the morning of February 6th and we encourage all students getting dropped off at school to meet at the sidewalk on the south side of the track on 15th Ave.  We will all then walk to the building together in conjunction with the national event!

Encourage your child to walk to school with a friend on February, 6th or participate in  walking together from the track. This will be another fun, community building event.

 

After-School Programs

Dreamline Homework Help

 

Homework Club After School

 

The homework club will be available Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:25-4:30.  Students should be in room 177 by 3:25pm and need to have a ride

coordinated to pick them up at door #7.  There will be 2 tutors in the room to help students each day.

The Homework club offers a place for students to complete assignments or study in a supportive environment after school.

Requirements: Students must have homework and be referred to the club by a Teacher or Staff.

Students must follow program expectations concerning fostering a quiet environment.

Location: room 177 (on the south side of the building, near door 4)

Time: 3:20-4:25 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Transportation is not provided for this program. Students will need to get picked up by 4:30 or walk home after homework club.   Students need to exit the building at doors 4,5 or 7. Parents need to pick up their students outside door 7.  

Wanted: Targeted Services Teachers

Human Resources is looking for teachers for after-school and summer Targeted Services! Times and dates vary. Positions are available at Kennedy and South. Learn more.

 

Activities This Week:

South Calendar - https://mn01909691.schoolwires.net/Page/26

 

If you or a family member are attending activities at South as a spectator, please park in the north lot and enter door 7 or door 5.  These doors will be available after the completion of a game or event. Thank You.

 

Monday February 4th

6th Boys Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30pm

8th Boys Basketball @ Willmar 4pm. Bus leaves @ 2:30pm

7th Boys Basketball vs Willmar @ South 4pm

“South Jr High Pageant” Play Practice 3:30pm-5:30pm

Tuesday February 5th

8th B team practice 3:30-5:30pm

6th & 7th Boys Basketball Games @ Kennedy 4pm

8th A team Boys Basketball Game vs Kennedy @ South 4pm

“South Jr High Pageant” Play Practice 3:30pm-5:30pm

Wednesday February 6th

Boys Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30pm

“South Jr High Pageant” Play Practice 3:30pm-5:30pm

Thursday February 7th

Boys Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30pm

“South Jr High Pageant” Play Practice 3:30pm-5:30pm

Friday February 8th

6th Boys Basketball Practice 3:30-5:30pm

7th Boys Basketball Game vs Sauk Rapids 4:15pm

8th Boys Basketball Game @ Sauk Rapids 4:15pm

“South Jr High Pageant” Play Practice 3:30pm-5:30pm2w

*Students will be available to be picked up at 5:30 after practice each day.

*Please have your child picked up by 5:45pm after practice.

*Activity Bus will run every day that there is practice ending @ 5:30pm. Students who are in an Activity or Sport must sign up for this bus in the Main Office. For information please contact activities office!


 

 

Vex Robotics will have 4 Teams participate in the State Competition this Friday and Saturday in St. Cloud. Good Luck to all competitors!

 

South Calendar - https://mn01909691.schoolwires.net/Page/26

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