The Bulldog's Woof

We start the next bloc of state-mandated MCAS testing this week with the Mathematics exams. 8th graders will complete the "Science, Technology & Engineering" exam later this month. Throughout the month, each grade will also enjoy some Team Day activities for team-building as we move into the final phase of this school year! It's a busy time of year, so here are some important dates. South Community Service Club is running our Spring Collection Drive for the Braintree Food Pantry, now through next Friday, 5/12.  The Food Pantry is particularly looking for cleaning supplies, but we'll collect any new, unopened items such as non-perishable foods as well. Let's support our neighbors! Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12.  The South PTO is collecting money donations and gift cards to celebrate our faculty and staff. We also encourage you help your child write a note of gratitude to a favorite teacher--or teachers or other staff members--who have had an ...

Good evening, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Well, we can only hope for the lamb next week after a month when the lion really messed with us here at South! It was a pleasure to have 5 consecutive days of school last week and we’re hoping to get back into the regular routine. Please take note of some calendar changes below, in response to the numerous disruptions throughout the month of March. Here’s hoping that Mother Nature’s mischief stops after April Fools! UPCOMING EVENTS – MCAS testing dates listed separately below ·         Monday, 3/26, 6:30pm – School Committee (East) – East MS Project Public Hearing, new time ·         Tuesday, 3/27 – Gr.8 Assembly: “No First Time” o    Wear BLUE to end the R-word – see below for more information o    EARLY DISMISSAL – 11:45am o    7:00-8:30pm – College Financial Planning (Thayer Public Library) – regi...