PLEASE CONSIDER VOLUNTEERING!

Tiger Academy (before school programming) - coordinate sign ups and check collection 

Help plan Spring Fling

Organize a "Dine Out for South" night at a local restaurant

PTO Board Positions for 2023-24 

Contact Danielle Ramsey -  southptopresident@gmail.com

This Thursday, February 9th, your child's report card will be released through the Parent Portal.

The report card will use indicators that illustrate each individual’s progress in meeting these academic standards. Note: The standards are end-of-year standards. It is not unusual for most students to be "Developing" along these standards at this point in the school year.

M - Meets the standard

- The student can apply the standard with independence

- The student demonstrates mastery of or proficiency in that standard

- The student is able to apply the standard in a variety of contexts

D - Developing

- The student applies the standard with varied consistency, quality, or independence

- The student is making progress toward mastery of or proficiency in the standard.

B - Beginning

- The student has not yet reached the understanding to apply the standard.

- The student is making early progress toward mastery of or proficiency in the standard.

South School Community Service is collecting food for Bread and Roses until Monday, March 6th. Bread & Roses is a soup kitchen in Lawrence, MA. 

This year the demand for the soup kitchen is greater than ever and we have been asked to donate the following specific Items:

· chicken & beef broth

· canned items (soup, fruit, vegetables, beans)

· pasta

· rice

· bottled water

· individually wrapped snacks (chips, cookies, granola bars)

There is a drop-off bin in the front lobby for the next couple of weeks. Thanks for all your help.

Science Fair

The 2023 Science Fair will be on May 3, our first post-pandemic, in person Science Fair! We're looking for Science Fair volunteers and welcome your participation at any level. Specific tasks/items we need help with include:

- T shirts

- Certificates

- Set up, clean up

- Photographer



Email Ben Green(ben@crossroad.us) or Marsha Cordio (msacordio@gmail.com) for details! 

Also be sure to check out the Science Fair page at https://southpto.com/science-fair/

Each year, the 5th Grade class needs the fundraising power of the WHOLE school. Please share with your family + friends so we can help these kids celebrate the rest of their days at South School. Proceeds will support 5th Grade activities such as Survivor Day, Class T-Shirts, Yearbooks, Socials and Celebration of Learning. 

South School Spirit Wear is BACK!

Click HERE to get your new gear!

Community Announcements

Registration is now open for the spring 2023 season of the Andover Girls Softball League! Leagues for Pre-K through Grade 8. Games and practices mid-April to mid-June. All experience levels welcome! It’s never too late to start! Save $25 by registering by Feb. 17. For details and to register, go to www.andoversoftball.org. E-mail info@andoversoftball.org with questions.