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4/7/19
Announcements

 

National Volunteer Week

National Volunteer Week is a time across the country to honor volunteers and recognize the irreplaceable impact of their time and energy all year round. We appreciate all our  volunteers and their selfless contributions. Thank You! Go Tigers!

https://www.isd742.org/domain/501

 

Student Registration for 2019-20 Classes

Current 6th and 7th graders will be choosing class choices for next school year in the coming week.  Students will be able to choose Band, Choir, Orchestra, Making-Music or a new class called Creative Expression for their music hour.  They will also have the opportunity to express interest in the AVID elective class in 6th,7th,8th grade and 8th Grade Spanish 1.

 

Goat Drive

Thank you All! Go Tigers!! As a result of generous contributions made during the goat drive by several students,staff, and families we were able to raise $300.  We will be able to provide 6 goats for 6 women farmers in Ghana. WE ACT students send their many thanks to all who participated!!
 

Statewide Severe Weather Drill

All buildings will participate in their severe weather drill when the local sirens go off on Thursday, April 11 at 1:45 p.m.

 

New to South in 2018-2019!

 

Yearbook Orders

 

Staff of the Week!

Congratulations to...Ms. Bautch.  She was voted as this week’s Staff of the Week winners 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!

Mystery Staff clues for this week are…

  1. Has a St. Bernard named Gabby

  2. Is a windsurfing champion

  3. Was a Tech Tiger

  4. Has worked at South over 20 years

  5. Is a hugger of trees

 

Last week’s Mystery Staff was...Ms. Dieterich!  Here were her clues:

  1. This person describes themselves as artistic, open, and diversified

  2. Born in Olympia, Washington

  3. Loves chips!

  4. Does not chew gum

  5. Teaches all three grades at South
Upcoming Events
Our Classrooms

Honor Band

Congrats South Honor band students and Anita Boster! They did an Awesome job at SCSU Honor band performance. Go Tigers!

 

PBIS

Pawsitive Idea #36 - The Power of Perseverance

QUOTES we will reflect on as a school community as we stay positive and focused right up until the end of our school year!

  • “I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.” -unknown author

  • “Remember why you started. Don’t give up, find a way.” -livelifehappy.com

  • “Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them.” - Lady Bird Johnson

  • “We build the future, one child at a time.” - childrenforpeace.org

  • “Teaching is the greatest act of optimism.” - Colleen Wilcox

  • “They may forget what you said, but they will not forget how you made them feel.” - Carl Buechner

Resources shared with staff -

Strategies for Working with the Unmotivated, Non-Compliant, Disorganized, Struggling Student - Jim Wright, Presenter

Managing Classroom Behavior by Jim Wright of Intervention Central

 

PAWSitive Incentives at South - CLICK HERE for exciting updates to our PAWSitive rewards programming for our students at South. See our calendar of positive incentive events for April - CLICK HERE!

PAWS Perk Card - CLICK HERE for program info.

Student of the Month - CLICK HERE for details.  Names of March Students will be shared next week!

Advisory Calendar

Monday, April 8

Agenda Checks and Connect

Tuesday, April 9

P.I.R.A.T.E.S. Presentation

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1credHw3s-1Hq5sdOnatrCasXoLyW2STd

 

South Kickball Kick-off

Wednesday, April 10

ALEKS Wednesday

Thursday, April 11

P.I.R.A.T.E.S. Presentation

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1credHw3s-1Hq5sdOnatrCasXoLyW2STd

Friday, April 12

12 Words of Test - Activity

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1I4T_s0GMf7lE92_19BMf-mSQRk1LC8Di
 

MCA Test Tips

12 Powerful Words to Increase Test scores:

https://www.slps.org/cms/lib/MO01001157/Centricity/Domain/558/12powerfulwords.pdf


 
Our Community

Student of Month & Academic Achievers Breakfast

CLICK HERE to see the program and names of students honored at the Student of the Month and Academic Achievers breakfast this past Thursday.  There were smiles all around, students and families, as we celebrated the students’ hard work in Trimester 2!

 

School Spirit

Mr. Fimrite and Mr.Froelich taped to the wall by students for a school spirit challenge. Go Tigers!

 

South Family Night

2019 Thursday, April 9

South Jr. High Family Night

5:00-6:30 pm

MCA and STAR testing-what it means for your child and how you can help them prepare. (Media Center)

  • There will be an question and answer  regarding MCA and STAR tests. Practical tips on how to help  your child be prepared will be offered.  

AVID strategies for college and career readiness in the areas of math and literacy. (Theater)

  • Demonstrating AVID strategies for use with both math and literacy  You will learn some of the strategies your children are using in class as well as the importance of note-taking and how to use those notes.  

Take home activity

  • Receive a family friendly activity to play at home.

 

After-School Programs

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.


Activities This Week

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

Spring sports have started. April 5th was last day to sign up.

 

Monday April 8th

Baseball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Softball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Track Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Tuesday April 9th

Baseball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Softball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Track Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Wednesday April 10th

Baseball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Softball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Track Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Thursday April 11th

Baseball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Softball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Track Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Friday April 12th

Baseball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Softball Practice - 3:30-5:30pm

Track Practice - 3:30-5:30pm
 

  • Starting Monday all practices will be outside. Teams will rotate days using the gyms, when inclement weather forces us inside. Decisions will be made by 2pm.

 

  • Stay informed on schedule updates for South Tiger Activities.

Receive updated text messages from the Remind Me app.

Join the Spring19 group on your cell phone.

  • Enter this number - 81010

  • Then text this message in text box - @jdegagn


 
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