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  Five from South: Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up PTO Meeting Tonight at 7pm! Dine Out at UNOs Braintree tomorrow Scholastic Book Fair Art Class! (1.)  Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Up   At 4pm today, South's teacher teams will be posting sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences. This is an opportunity to speak with the English, Math, Science, and Social Studies teachers about your child's social and academic progress and to ask any questions you might have. In some circumstances, specialist teachers might join a team conference or might leave a report with the team to share, but they will also post their own conference times for parents/guardians to sign up for. Contact your child's teachers if you have any questions about their conference schedule. (2.) PTO Meeting  Tonight  at 7pm! We will meet in the cafeteria. Please see attached Agenda. We look forward to seeing you! (3.) Dine Out at UNOs Braintree tomorrow, 11/16.   Show the attached slip to your server   when ord

REPORT CARDS SENT HOME TODAY All students received two copies of their Term 1 Report Card today.  Please sign and return one copy to the homeroom teacher on Monday;  the other copy is to keep for your records, to post on your refrigerator, or to boastfully pass around the Thanksgiving dinner table!  S igned reports cards are due by Monday, 11/28. BASKETBALL MEETING - MONDAY, 11/21 On Monday, 11/21, there will be an informational meeting in the Gym for all 7th or 8th graders interested in trying out for the Boys' or Girls' South Basketball team after dismissal.  Coach Miller will address all interested students and answer any questions. Please note:  In order to try out, you  must   complete the registration, including Baseline testing . Monday is the deadline to register, so sign up this weekend or after the informational meeting.  Don't delay! SOUTH WINTER HAT FUNDRAISER What's warm, stylish, and full of South pride?   YOU  when you order a South winter hat!  For $20,

Bake Sale tomorrow! There is still time to donate baked goods for the Bake Sale tomorrow at South!  Bring any home-cooked items to the polling place, or swing by with beverages to sell. Or,  volunteer to sell:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b054ea9a923abfd0-souths Dine Out Thursday at Jake N Joes! Eat in the restaurant, or order takeout, and let them know you’re supporting South. 20% of your total tab will benefit the PTO!  *** If you bring in a picture of your receipt, you can get a Homework Pass!  (You can block out the total. This isn’t about how much you earned; it’s just a show of gratitude for everyone who participates at all to support South.)  *** Accessing the South Library There are 3 ways for students to check out books from the school library this year:  Online Book Request -  Go to the  South Media Center website ,  click on the  South Book Checkout Request  to reserve a book(s), and it will be delivered to your homeroom teacher's mailbox Browse & Talk to Media

SAFETY DRILL South Middle School conducted a Lockdown Drill this morning, in accordance with the Braintree Public Schools’ districtwide procedures for lockdowns and other security measures. These drills are carried out in order to practice our procedures for keeping the students and staff safe and secure in the event of a dangerous incident at school. South’s staff introduces security procedures with all students at the beginning of each school year, and then we review these procedures periodically so that students will know what to do in the event of a security announcement. Today’s drill lasted approximately 10 minutes while school staff and Braintree Police checked that the classrooms and school facility were secure. After that time, classrooms were unlocked and we returned to the regular schedule. ​  If you have any questions or concerns relating to this drill, please do not hesitate to contact the school at (781) 380-0160. We remain ever grateful for the support of the Braintree P

  Two notes from South: (1.) Earlier this year , we distributed bus passes to everyone who's registered to ride the bus to or from school. If your child has been riding the bus and did not receive a bus pass,  you may need to officially register for the bus .  T he link to bus registration can be found on the BPS transportation website:  https://www.braintreeschools.org/transportation . Also, please make sure that your child is riding the bus identified on the pass. It is crucial that every pupil on the bus is registered and riding the proper bus to ensure the safety, security, and efficiency of BPS transportation. Thank you for your cooperation.  (2.) Next Tuesday, 11/8, is Election Day. The South PTO will be hosting a Bake Sale outside the polling place here at South to raise funds for the school. There are several ways to help: Bake your favorite treats.*  Package them for snacking and include an ingredient list (or at least note any potential allergens, please). Donations can b