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Three from South - 12/18/2023

Greetings on a blustery Monday morning!


Spirit Week & Charity
This week is Spirit Week at South, thanks to our Student Council who came up with the attached daily themes. 

Friday is Ugly Sweater Day, a long-standing tradition among the South faculty where staff members would annually select a cause to support and then bring in donations in exchange for a "casual day." In the past decade, professional casual attire has become the norm for staff but the festive tradition of giving has carried on and we continue to collect for a local charity while sporting our gaudy gear. 

For the past few years, Student Council has adopted the tradition for a schoolwide Ugly Sweater Day and all members of the community are encouraged to dress up (or, dress down, as it were) and donate. This year's charity is Marisa's Mission, a local charity that raises funds to provide direct support to families dealing with medical hardship, to provide resources beyond the medical bills for family members. 

Students are asked to donate $1 or more on Friday. We're hoping to send a big contribution over to Marisa's Mission!

Gratitude for Staff
Folks have been asking what's the best way to recognize teachers and South staff with gifts at this time of year. 
  • There's a long-standing tradition of families sending in cookies and treats all week long to be placed in the South teachers room. Send us your sweet, your salty, your savory umami... yearning to be eaten! Just don't tell our significant others or primary care physicians!
  • On Friday, PTO is sponsoring a visit from the espresso bar! Espresso Dave has been a hit at South on special occasions for the past few years. Contributions to pay his tab can be sent via check made out to "South PTO" or Venmo to @Lisa-Howland (our PTO President) with "South Staff Gift" in the memo line. Extra funds will be used to purchase gift cards to raffle off to staff members. 
  • A handmade gift or nice note from a student always speaks volumes, so please don't feel pressured to purchase gifts for your children's teachers. For those who choose to, please be aware that under state law, the total value of any and all individual gifts over the course of any calendar year cannot exceed $50. 
  • Teacher or team gifts for classroom use are a welcome alternative. Send in Expo markers, tissues, or other rooms to help keep the classrooms functioning! 
  • Please note, our new shipping address is 220 Peach St.

Lost and Found
The Lost & Found is out of control. Please come look for any items that may be missing or unaccounted for. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity over the break.





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