September 10, 2023

Upcoming Week


Wednesday, 9/13

Curriculum Night, Grades 1 and 5


Friday, 9/15

3rd Grade Bike Rodeo


Mark Your Calendar


Wednesday, 9/20, noon

Early Release


Wednesday, 9/20

Curriculum Night, Grades 2, 3 and 4


Friday, 9/22

Picture Day


Friday, 9/29

South Parent Social

Scoop at South

SES Parent Social - Date Change!


Save the South Social date: Friday, 9/29, 6-10 p.m. at the Range Bar & Grille. Expect a fun night of golf, music, appetizers, raffles, and a cash bar. Buy tickets, for $50 now, $60 at the door! If you want to sponsor this event, please contact Hilary Garzarelli or Loren McGrath

Support South Campaign!


The eleventh annual Support South Campaign begins this week. It is our most impactful and popular method of fundraising, allowing our PTO to sponsor many of the wonderful class events, cultural/academic enrichment programs and school experiences our students know and love. Keep an eye out in your student's folder for the yellow flier that they will bring home!

Join the SES PTO!


The SES Parent Teacher Organization is an excellent way to become involved in our school community. Email Amy Gredler and Victoria Savio to get involved!

Sign Up to Be A Room Parent


 

What is a Room Parent?

 

Each SES class will have two assigned Room Parents, selected randomly from the pool of applicants. The Room Parent’s primary role is to support the classroom teacher and facilitate communication between the PTO/school administrators and the classroom parents.

 

What are a Room Parent’s responsibilities?


A Room Parent’s responsibilities will vary based on grade level and teacher. Duties may include, but not be limited to: attending classroom events and sourcing supplies for events (at the K level), welcoming new families, posting sign-ups for class events, or planning/executing class parties (for grades 1-5). At every grade level, a Room Parent is responsible for coordinating gift-giving for the assigned classroom teacher and any additional staff working within your designated class. Please note that you can only be a room parent to one classroom per year, regardless of the number of children you have at South School.


We are looking for two volunteers per class to assist our classroom teachers by serving as 2023/24 Room Parents. If interested, please submit the form by Friday, September 15th. Email Sarah Pinard or Molly Smith with questions.


Sign Up to Stock the Teachers Lounge


Stock the teacher's lounge with drinks and snacks to show how much we care about our amazing South staff! This is the first of three collections during the school year: fall, winter, and spring. After each collection, we'll make monthly deliveries to the lounge for the duration of the school year. 


Sign Up Here!


All items should be individually wrapped. Items can be dropped off until Monday, October 2nd at 6 Elaine Road. 

 Cori Forms


All parents looking to volunteer this year need to complete a new CORI form. Fill out the form, and bring it with ID to the front office for Pamela Graham to copy.

Perfect Planters


Thank you to Jen Cavanaugh, South mom and Evergreen Floral Designs owner, who updated all three stunning planters at the entrance!

Around Town

Tour De South Shore with Liam's Lead Outs


The Lead Out Foundation, founded by the parents of South School students, Liam and Timothy Holleran, is partnering with the McCourt Foundation at their Tour de South Shore on September 23rd. They are raising money for people living with Spina Bifida.


This is a family-friendly 25-mile bike ride or 5k fun run/walk that starts in Wompatuck State Park. Sign up to participate and learn more!

HHS Crew Car Wash on Sunday 9/17


Get your cash washed by the Hingham High School Crew team this Sunday, September 17 between 10am-2pm at 308 Cushing Street (the old Hingham Light Plant). All proceeds will benefit the team!

Boys Lax Fall Ball


Hingham Youth Boys Lacrosse Fall Ball starts Saturday, Sept. 16. Click here to register.

PTO Contact Information

Amy Gredler, President, amycgredler@gmail.com

Victoria Savio, Vice President, savio.victoria@gmail.com

Marie Vogel, Secretary, mlleahy32@yahoo.com

Caroline Wheelihan, Treasurer, caroline.wheelihan@gmail.com