DATES AND ACTIONS
DATES
•Wednesday, May 31: Second Grade - History of Glencoe Field Trip
•Friday, June 9: Last Day of School, 2 p.m. Dismissal
ACTIONS
• Register for Summer Explorations 
•It is time to return library books! Please ensure all books are returned to the library by June 2nd. Letters will go home to those who have missing library books after that date. Thank you!
NEED TO REPORT an ABSENCE? Click here to see the school forms.
GLENCOE PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB
A representative from Glencoe Public Library (GPL) came to South School to tell classes about their Summer Reading Club: Incredibubble. Keep your child reading this summer with this awesome program. Students can go with an adult to the GPL starting June 9th to sign up for the program.
LEARNING ROBOTICS
In Kindergarten, students used robotics and coding skills in a storytelling activity. As a group, students had to accurately write code to move a robot across a grid. This activity was introduced by Ms. Ziegler.
ALOHA from Kindergarten
South School celebrated Luau Day on Friday. Here are some photos of our almost-Kindergarten graduates immersed in learning fun. View photos here.
LIFECYCLES IN KINDERGARTEN
In kindergarten, students are learning about life cycles in science through observation of real life bugs and plants! Students are raising monarchs, painted ladies, and ladybugs, as well as planting peas and zinnias. They make observations about the bugs and plants, which they record in an observation journal. In addition to observing what they see, they compare and contrast how the life cycles are similar and different. View more photos here.
A NEW PLAYGROUND FOR SOUTH SCHOOL
Students enjoyed the sunshine last week at South School. View more photos of Ms. Patterson’s class here. Construction for the new South School playground begins today. To learn more about plans and the project timeline, click here.
COMMUNICATION DEVICES
We’d like to share our policy regarding Smartwatches (e.g. Gizmos, Apple Watch) at school. We understand this serves as a useful tool to communicate with your child. However, we kindly ask that students leave their watch in their backpack and put them “Away for the Day.” Please know that changes in your child’s dismissal will be communicated with your child directly. If you need something during school hours, please call or email the South School office at southoffice@glencoeschools.org or 847.835.6400.
GOOD DAY, SUNSHINE
Students in Ms. Rose’s first grade class enjoyed an outdoor picnic at Woodlawn Park last week. We’re grateful to the Glencoe Park District for the maintenance and care of all Glencoe parks. Taking students outdoors is one way we nurture students’ emotional health and wellness. Enjoying the fresh air encourages healthy lifestyles and collaborative play. View more photos here.
SECOND GRADERS LEARN STOP MOTION
Students in Ms. Leeds’ second grade class used the Stop Motion Studio app to create stop motion movies featuring their desk pets. Some students used a green screen and selected backgrounds for their movies while others chose to use the classroom as their background. Click to enjoy the examples - Stop Motion 1 and Stop Motion 2.
BIRTHDAYS AT SOUTH SCHOOL
We welcome caregivers to join children in the cafeteria for lunch on their birthdays
A few reminders:
—We kindly ask that parents reserve decorations, treats, and other celebratory items (including hats, balloons, and goodie bag items) for celebrations outside of school.
—Caregivers can arrange a date with the classroom teacher.
—Caregivers should check-in in the front office to receive a birthday lanyard.
—We ask that caregivers return to the office to check-out when students go to recess.
REGISTER A NEW KINDERGARTNER FOR 2023-24
Please click HERE for registration details.
Registration LINK for EXISTING Glencoe 35 families
Registration LINK for NEW Glencoe 35 families
Please contact South School at 847-835-6400 with additional questions regarding kindergarten registration.
PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE ALLIANCE FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
Alliance’s Fall/Winter Newsletter
Alliance’s Let’s Play Guide 2022-2023
and NEW Let’s Play! Flyer
TRANSPORTATION NOTES
If your child has a transportation change, please use the ONLINE FORM to submit the change by 1:30 p.m. each day. Please note that we will not be able to accommodate changes after 1:30 p.m. If you have any questions about dismissal plans please contact Kris McCargar at 847-835-6414.
DAILY TRANSPORTATION CHANGE (DUE each day by 1:30 p.m.)
ONLINE ABSENCE REPORTING
Please use this LINK to report a child’s absence. Please report student absences with this form before 9:00 AM.