REFLECTIONS

It’s time for REFLECTIONS!!!!

The theme for this year is: “The Magic of a Moment…”

Categories are:  Visual Arts / Photography / Literature / Musical Composition
Film Production / 3-D Art / Dance / Choreography

Get your creativity moving and submit an entry!!  Please pick up the rules and your entry packet in the main office.  All work must be done by student ONLY and the student’s name must not be seen on the entry.  Please turn entries and completed forms into the office by Friday, November 2nd, 2012

Questions? Call ShaLiece Corry 586-2162  ORLaRae Heaton  586-6724

RED RIBBON WEEK: Oct. 23-26, 2012

"These 'PAWS' Don't Touch Drugs!" 

Tuesday: "Turn Your Back On Drugs" / Wear Clothes Backwards

Wednesday: "Hairs To a Drug-Free Life!" / Dress Up: Crazy Hair

Thursday: "Say Goodnight to Drugs and Tobacco" / Dress Up: PJs

Friday: "Let's Sock It To Drugs and Tobacco" / Dress Up: Crazy Socks and South T-shirt

All students will be issued "dog tags" and prizes will be awarded for participating in dress ups and wearing dog tags all week.  Activities include assemblies, red ribbon tying, and handprint pledge to remain drug free!

FALL HARVEST BREAK / UEA WEEKEND

School will be out for Fall Harvest Break and the Utah Education Association conference on Thursday, Friday and Monday, October 18, 19 and 22.

LAST MINUTE NOTES

Our BIKE RODEO after school (3:45)on Thursday, May 17th just got even BETTER!!!  Not only will you be able to register your bike with the Police Department, but you will also have a chance to BUY A NEW BIKE HELMET for only $7.50!!  Come and enjoy this exciting event!

The PTA Board Members all want to wish you a fun and safe SUMMER BREAK!!  Next school year will be all the better if you make sure you READ EVERY DAY this summer!! See you back here in August!

Corrections and Changes to May Events

The Buy 1 Get 1 Free Book Fair hours will be as follows:
Tuesday, May 15th 2:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 16th 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 17th 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

This time the book fair will be set up in the library.  The evening hours are conveniently scheduled so that you can come in during the Family Literacy Night on Tuesday and the Kindergarten Training on Wednesday.  (see below)

Thank you for participating in the last book fair to raise funds for our school library.  We made $3071.22!!  Our library needs it!

FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT:  Tuesday, May 15th at 6:00 to 7:00  Come participate in different activities that will promote healthy attitudes about reading.  Here are the planned events:
Blankets & Books:  bring your blankets and your favorite books to snuggle up together reading and relaxing.
Literacy Stations: literacy related stations to let families do activities together
Book Exchange:  bring your books that you have read, read, read, and re-read to trade with other families for some "new" books to add to your home libraries

KINDERGARTEN TRAINING:  Wednesday, May 16th at 6:00 to 7:00.  This is training for parents that will focus on the skills your child needs to be ready for kindergarten in the fall.  Learn fun games, apps, and computer programs that will help you and your child learn.

CORRECTION ON MOVIE TICKET SALES!!!!  Tickets will be sold on Monday, May 14th after school, then before and after school Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is May 7th through 11th.  Our teachers at South work hard to see that our children's education is fun and complete.  Let them know this week how much we appreciate them.

MAY UPDATES

BOXTOPS:  please keep sending in all the boxtops you find on your purchased items.  We will be having a contest to see which class can collect the most during the next couple weeks and giving out prizes! 

There will be a BUY 1 GET 1 FREE BOOK FAIR held Monday May 14th through Thursday May 17th.  Plan on coming after school each day to grab up some fun summer reads!

Our READING CELEBRATION will be held on Monday, May 14th.  There will be fun activities throughout the day.  Check with your child's teacher to make sure your child is meeting the requirements to participate in this exciting event.

PARENTS!!!  There will be a LITERACY NIGHT and a PTA PUBLIC MEETING held on the evening of Tuesday, May 15th.  Time will be announced at a later date.  Please "pencil it in" to your schedule.  And the next night, May 16th, will be the KINDERGARTEN TRAINING MEETING.  Time TBA.

KIDS!!!!  Get your bikes ready for the BIKE RODEO on Thursday, May 17th at 3:45 at the school.  Come participate with the Cedar City Police Department to learn about riding safely and have some fun on your bike.  Remember your bike helmets!!!

The Summer PTA MOVIE list has arrived.  Please note that all movies are subject to re-scheduling and other changes.  Tickets are available after school ONLY Monday, May 14th and will cost $20 for a 10 punch card.  Tickets at the door will be $3.  Movies will be shown Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays at 9:00 and 11:30.  Please contact Juli Westwood for more information at 590-9065.

May 28-30 Puss and Boots
June 2-4 Happy Feet 2
June 11-13 Alvin and the Chipmunks
June 18-20 Adventures of Tin Tin
June 25-27 We Bought a Zoo
July 2-4 Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
July 9-11 Dr. Suess The Lorax
July 16-18 Mirror, Mirror
July 23-25 Pirates Band of Misfits
July 30-Aug 1 Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted

NEW UPDATES FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS OF SCHOOL

Congratulations to our Reflections winners!
Primary Division:
3-D: Jahziel Joynes 3rd Place
Literature: Andrew Eves 2nd Place
Photography: Aiden Anderson 2nd Place

Intermediate Division:
Literature: Morgan Gonzales 3rd Place
Visual Arts: William Leavitt 1st Place (went to Region!)
Photography: Olivia Hendrick 2nd Place

KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION will be held at South Elementary on April 11th from 12 noon until 3:30 p.m.  Please notify all neighbors and relatives that may not get this important information.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS  will be taking place on April 30th for the 3rd graders and on May 7th for the 4th and 5th graders.  The battle with the winners from Parowan will take place on May 23rd at 9:00 a.m.
Make sure you are reading the books from your list!

May 14th is the READING CELEBRATION!  To earn the opportunity to attend this year, you must be doing your nightly reading and handing it in to your teachers.

There will be a MINI BIKE RODEO on may 17th put on by the Cedar City Police Department.  More information to come.