The Woof

It was great to see everyone's smiling faces back at South today after a refreshing February Break! ONLY A FEW DAYS REMAIN TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK! There may not be any extra copies available for purchase in June, so if you're at all interested in ordering the Yearbook, this is your  last chance  to order! Go to  Jostens.com  and purchase your copy for $35. All yearbooks will be delivered to South in June. This Thursday, South PTO is holding a "Dine Out" Fundraiser at the Chateau in Braintree . You know the drill: dine at the restaurant or order takeout by phone and tell your server to "flag your bill" for South; order online and add the item "Fundraiser" to your tab to flag it for South. Thank you for your support and  bon appetit!   Earlier this winter, several 8th grade students decided to put their learning about the American Revolution in Social Studies classes to good use and entered an essay contest with the Daughters of the American Revoluti

Just a few days left until February Break, but they're going to be busy ones at South! (1.) South PTO is holding a flash fundraiser to purchase South Spirit Wear Player Packs: use the attached order form to order your South hoodie, South t-shirt, and athletic shorts bundle!   All order forms are  due by Friday ,  so don't delay!  Email  southmiddle.pto@gmail.com  with any questions. (2.) This Thursday, 2/16, all South students will be treated to a high-energy variety show,  Hip Hop Promotes Positivity,  thanks to a generous grant from the Braintree Arts Lottery Council (BALC), a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). BALC and MCC endorse science and the arts in school, and have long supported the efforts of South and all local schools to fund innovative programming like this fun, interactive concert, and we a grateful for their continued generosity! (3.) 8th grade students are starting to prepare for their transition to high school. Guidance counsel

(1.) Term 2 ended on 1/26 (and semester 1: we're more than halfway through the school year!) and report cards were sent home on Friday, 2/3. Please be sure to sign and return one copy to homeroom teachers by Friday at the latest. (2.) This Friday, 2/10, South's Student Council is hosting a dance. The Grade 6 dance is from 4-6 PM and Grade 7 & 8 is from 6:30-8:30 PM. Tickets cost $5 and will be on sale Tuesday and Thursday before school and at lunch.  Tickets will  not  be sold at the door, so be sure to purchase in advance!  Most students purchase their own tickets for the dance. You do  not  need to be asked or to invite a date. Dress is casual neon Be sure to pick up students right at the end of the dance! Students may not leave early unless a parent/guardian comes into the lobby to sign you out.  Refreshments will be available, so you may want to bring a few extra bucks (but not a ton of cash, please!) (3.) We had a number of talented musicians audition this weekend for