The Bulldog's Woof

How to get engaged with your child's academics at South Any blue underlined writing has a direct link to the webpage for more support 1.   Aspen : Allows you to: Access student’s grades, schedule and attendance.  Usernames and passwords were sent via a letter/email at the time of initial registration to Braintree Public Schools.  If you do not know your username/password for Aspen, please email :  SouthAspen@braintreepublicschools.org and include: (1) Your Name, (2) Your Child's Name/Homeroom and (3) what problem you are having.  How to access grades on Aspen : Grade information in Aspen can be found under the Academics tab . Click on a class, then on the Assignments side tab for more details.  Information, including individual assignments and averages, will fluctuate as the teacher enters information.  The Details tab displays all the assignment categories defined by the teacher. Each category carries a specific weight, and together, these weights...

  A few quick notes from South: (1.)  South PTO meeting is tonight in the Library Media Center from 7:00-8:00 PM.  Please see attached agenda. South PTO - October Agenda (2.)  Mark Your Calendars!  Parent-Teacher Conference dates will be: Wednesday, 11/12 - 4:30-7:00 PM - Virtual Thursday, 11/13 - 4:30-7:00 - In-Person Tuesday, 11/18 - 3:30-6:00 - In-Person Information will be sent from your child(ren)'s teachers with specific information for how to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. (3.) The  Bulldog Buzz  is back! Last year, South students stepped up to take over our daily announcements, providing a much more interesting reporting of daily activities and upcoming events through the Newscasters Club. With the first 1/8 of the school year under our belts, it's time to hand the microphone back to the voices that matter!  Check out this week's episodes of the Bulldog Buzz.   Congratulations to all the brave students working in front of and...

FREE WEBINAR FOR PARENTS Next Wednesday, 10/15 at 12pm, McLean Hospital is offering a free, online webinar,  "Helping Kids Thrive Mentally and Emotionally: A Guide for Parents" . Even if you can't watch the webinar live at noon, if you  register online  they will email a video link to watch a recording at your convenience. This may be of interest to many of you as you try to usher your child(ren) safely and successfully through their adolescent years.  SOUTH PTO The October PTO meeting is Wednesday, 10/15, at 7pm in the South Library Media Center This month's "dine out" fundraiser is a little different than normal: PTO is working with  D&N Provisions  for a benefit meat sale. Orders placed at  https://tastethequality.com  between 10/20-10/23  and using the coupon code "SOUTH" at checkout  will earn 10% back for PTO. Whether you're planning a tailgate party or buying for the holiday season, have "Meats Delivered for a Good Cause"!...

Folks have been asking about the traffic restrictions around South this week. Please see the attached notification that went to area homes in the past few days. Specific information has been hard to come by, but thank goodness for the forgetfulness of whichever student left this behind on a table this morning! So, it's safe to expect traffic restrictions impacting our campus at least through the end of next week. There is always the possibility that filming will be extended. I will share any relevant updates as soon as I am able. TRAFFIC AT SOUTH In the meantime, we have established a good routine for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up traffic. There is still a backup right at the time of arrival and dismissal, but the crossing guards are living up to their official title as traffic supervisors and moving vehicles speedily and safely on and off campus.  Please be patient;  the traffic dissipates quickly and every driver has the same goals-- get in & out quickly and kee...