Special Thanks for Spring Flowers

We share special thanks with Brownie Troop 367 for taking time to beautify the front of South School! They worked together to plant flowers in the large planters at the front of the school. We appreciate seeing their beautiful work each day!     
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Kindergarten A to Z
Our kindergarten classes are celebrating the last 26 days of school by having an alphabet party. Each day they celebrate a different letter of the alphabet. Please help your children prepare for these special days (* indicates at home preparation). Thank you for your support as we celebrate a wonderful year!
Kindergarten A to Z Activity List     
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First Grade Flea Market

On May 1st, Mr. Ferguson's class had a First Grade Flea Market. To prepare, each child brought in items to sell and practiced counting coins and making change.     
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Mr. Rongey Visits Second Graders

On Friday, May 2nd, Mr. Rongey visited with our second graders as our May Community Visitor. As the principal of West School, he spoke with the children about our WE CARE theme of Goal Setting & Accomplishments.     
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Family Fitness Week

During Family Fitness Week, children enjoyed fun filled PE classes as their family members joined in the classes. We thank Mr. Fowler and Mrs. Lee for welcoming the new members to the classes. What fun they had keeping up with the children as they played team games and learned new skills!     
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Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
On April 15th and April 16th Leslie Handler, from the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, visited our kindergarten classes to share ways that we can take care of our earth. The children learned more about ways they can reduce, reuse and recycle products they use at home and at school. The children learned songs and shared in the celebration of our earth.
    
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Jim Aylesworth Visits South

Thanks to the PTO Author Program, South School students enjoyed a visit from award-winning author Jim Aylesworth on April 14, 2008. He has written 31 children's books, with his most recently released book entitled Little Bitty Mousie. As a former first grade teacher, Mr. Aylesworth shared how his students helped him to become an author.     
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Second Graders Learn About Owls

On April 2nd, the second graders enjoyed a visit from an expert of the Spring Brook Nature Center. As the children have been learning about birds, they enjoyed meeting several owls and learning more about their species and their local habitat. Be sure to ask your second grader where you will find the ears on an owl!     
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It's Easy Being Green
The South School gym was filled on Friday, March 7th as families joined us for the second grade music performance. The children shared songs and played instruments as they celebrated It's Easy Being Green.


    
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Birthday Book Donations
The Glencoe PTO Birthday Book Program is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate support for our LLC. Every student is welcome to donate a book to the South School library in honor of their birthday. Mrs. Bearwald, our school librarian, will display your child's name and the book cover of the dedicated book on the LLC Birthday Book Wall. If you are interested in participating in this program have your child select a grade appropriate book of their choice, fill out the Birthday Book Form, and deliver the book and the form to the LLC.
Download Birthday Book Form     
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What is a VOICEMETER?
Several parents have asked about the voicemeter which we are using in South School. We thought it would be nice for all of our families to have this as a tool to refer to and maybe even use at home!     
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