First Week!

Happy First Week of School! We had a fun time getting back into the swing of things and learning the routines! It was great to see all of you at the ice cream social and parent information night! Let me know if you have any questions as we start the year!



Here is what you need to know!

Homework:
Will start after Labor Day

Friday Folders come back on Monday!

Lunch Helpers:
Sign up genius attached if you are able to help out and come in Wednesdays!

Batons:
Please return your child's baton by August 28 if you have not already done so. Thanks!

Author Visit:
We are having a fun author visit on Sept. 22 from Laura Sassi! She will read to the students at South Side and sign books for the kids! If you would like to order one of her books for when she comes to South Side the order forms are in your child's Friday Folder today! Please fill it out if you want her book and return it by Sept. 3!

Sassafras Ridge:
The 2nd grade classes and the 1st grade class will spend some time at Sassafras Ridge on Friday Sept. 5. Students will need to dress for the weather and bring a lunch from home!

Outdoor Discovery Center:
The 2nd grade classes will head to the ODC for a field trip. We will have a session on plants and how they move and learn about some animals. Students will need a lunch from home as we will eat there.


Important Dates:
Aug. 27: Convocation at the High School
Aug. 28: Return Batons
Aug. 29 and Sept. 1: No school
Sept. 3: Laura Sassi book orders due
Sept. 5: Sassafras Ridge- Need a lunch from home
Sept. 15: Outdoor Discovery Center- need a lunch from home
Sept. 22: Author Visit
Sept. 24: Walk-a-thon

Joy of the Lord video with the other 2nd graders!


Craft time with the 2nd graders!




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