WEDNESDAY PREVIEW: Everyday Real-Life Heroes!
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear scrubs, uniforms, or high-vis vests! Tomorrow we celebrate the heroes in our community.
What to wear: Dress like an everyday hero—doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, teachers, military members, or postal workers.
Keep it simple! Scrubs, a sports jersey, a high-vis vest, or a homemade paper badge taped to a plain shirt does the trick.
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear scrubs, uniforms, or high-vis vests! Tomorrow we celebrate the heroes in our community.
What to wear: Dress like an everyday hero—doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, teachers, military members, or postal workers.
Keep it simple! Scrubs, a sports jersey, a high-vis vest, or a homemade paper badge taped to a plain shirt does the trick.
Our kindergarteners had some special helpers in STEAM lab this week! Fifth graders came over to help with a living/nonliving things hunt outside and with fire safety helmet models inside!
We are so un-beelievably PROUD of our Junior Jackets! Today we presented 162 students with attendance awards. These students missed no more than 1 day in the month of September. Keep "Striving for Fewer than 5"!!
TUESDAY PREVIEW: Hero Graphic Tee & Comic Brights!
Day 2 is all about showing off your favorite characters and bold power colors!
What to wear: Your favorite superhero t-shirt OR bright comic book colors (red, blue, yellow, green, or purple).
Don't have a superhero shirt? Any top featuring an empowering word like "Kind," "Strong," or "Brave" totally counts as a hero shirt!
Day 2 is all about showing off your favorite characters and bold power colors!
What to wear: Your favorite superhero t-shirt OR bright comic book colors (red, blue, yellow, green, or purple).
Don't have a superhero shirt? Any top featuring an empowering word like "Kind," "Strong," or "Brave" totally counts as a hero shirt!
South Elementary students had a visit from the Farm Lab on Thursday and Friday last week. Students had the opportunity to learn about Michigan agriculture, parts of a plant, and goods and resources from local farms. Thank you to our Ithaca PTO for funding this experience for our students!
MONDAY PREVIEW: Superhero Color Squad!
Tomorrow kicks off Homecoming Spirit Week! Let’s fill the hallways with color.
What to wear: Dress in your assigned grade-level color!
PreK/K/DK: RED
1st Grade: GREEN
2nd Grade: ORANGE
Any basic t-shirt, sweatshirt, or socks in your grade’s color works perfectly. Zero fuss required!
Tomorrow kicks off Homecoming Spirit Week! Let’s fill the hallways with color.
What to wear: Dress in your assigned grade-level color!
PreK/K/DK: RED
1st Grade: GREEN
2nd Grade: ORANGE
Any basic t-shirt, sweatshirt, or socks in your grade’s color works perfectly. Zero fuss required!
South Elementary is proud to announce our September Students of the Month! This month, students were nominated for displaying great teamwork skills. Congratulations, Junior Jackets!
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
Get ready to show off your superpowers and school pride! Next week is Homecoming Dress-Up Week, and we are keeping it simple, fun, and 100% budget-friendly.
No need to buy fancy costumes! Everything your child needs can be found right in their drawers, closets, or around the house. Check out the lineup below and dive into the spirit:
THE DAILY LINEUP
Monday: Superhero Color Squad
The Look: Dress in your grade level’s assigned superhero color!
Around-the-house tip: Any basic t-shirt, sweater, or socks in your grade color works perfectly.
Tuesday: Hero Graphic Tee & Comic Brights
The Look: Wear your favorite superhero shirt OR wear bright comic book colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, or green)!
Around-the-house tip: Have a shirt with a positive word like "Kind" or "Brave"? That counts as a superpower shirt too!
Wednesday: Everyday Real-Life Heroes
The Look: Dress like a real-world community hero—doctors, nurses, firefighters, teachers, military members, or postal workers.
Around-the-house tip: Scrubs, a high-vis vest, a sports jersey, or a simple paper badge taped to a shirt instantly does the trick.
Thursday: Superhero Accessories & Sock Day
The Look: Rock your favorite superhero socks, hats, wristbands, or capes!
Around-the-house tip: Tuck a small towel or pillowcase into a shirt collar for an instant DIY cape, or wear fun, mismatched colorful socks!
Friday: Homecoming Hero Spirit Day!
The Look: Show your ultimate school pride! Wear your BLUE & GOLD school colors or spirit shirts to cheer the YELLOWJACKETS on for Homecoming!
Quick Friendly Rules for a Safe Week:
No weapons or play props (keep swords, shields, and blasters at home).
No full-face masks or scary face paint (we need to see those smiling faces!).
Let’s make this the highest-participation Homecoming week ever!
Get ready to show off your superpowers and school pride! Next week is Homecoming Dress-Up Week, and we are keeping it simple, fun, and 100% budget-friendly.
No need to buy fancy costumes! Everything your child needs can be found right in their drawers, closets, or around the house. Check out the lineup below and dive into the spirit:
THE DAILY LINEUP
Monday: Superhero Color Squad
The Look: Dress in your grade level’s assigned superhero color!
Around-the-house tip: Any basic t-shirt, sweater, or socks in your grade color works perfectly.
Tuesday: Hero Graphic Tee & Comic Brights
The Look: Wear your favorite superhero shirt OR wear bright comic book colors (red, blue, yellow, purple, or green)!
Around-the-house tip: Have a shirt with a positive word like "Kind" or "Brave"? That counts as a superpower shirt too!
Wednesday: Everyday Real-Life Heroes
The Look: Dress like a real-world community hero—doctors, nurses, firefighters, teachers, military members, or postal workers.
Around-the-house tip: Scrubs, a high-vis vest, a sports jersey, or a simple paper badge taped to a shirt instantly does the trick.
Thursday: Superhero Accessories & Sock Day
The Look: Rock your favorite superhero socks, hats, wristbands, or capes!
Around-the-house tip: Tuck a small towel or pillowcase into a shirt collar for an instant DIY cape, or wear fun, mismatched colorful socks!
Friday: Homecoming Hero Spirit Day!
The Look: Show your ultimate school pride! Wear your BLUE & GOLD school colors or spirit shirts to cheer the YELLOWJACKETS on for Homecoming!
Quick Friendly Rules for a Safe Week:
No weapons or play props (keep swords, shields, and blasters at home).
No full-face masks or scary face paint (we need to see those smiling faces!).
Let’s make this the highest-participation Homecoming week ever!
There is nothing preschoolers love more than the freedom to be creative! 🎨🖌️🖍️✂️
Second graders read Going Places in STEAM lab and were challenged to create frog inspired vehicles like the children were planning to build in the story. Teams were encouraged to keep revising until they designed a vehicle they were truly proud of!
You know it's a good day when your stuffie gets to spend the day with you! These Kindergartners in Miss Hayes's room worked hard to earn their stuffed animal party. The stuffed animals got to learn with them and enjoy a day at school 😊🧸
First graders in Mrs. Schaeding's room showed fantastic teamwork as they worked together to complete 120 counting chart puzzles. It was a time full of learning and fun! 🧩🙌
South Elementary preschoolers are hard at work learning the routines of their classroom. They recently learned how to appropriately use glue sticks and then practiced using them to glue paper shapes. Preschoolers have also learned how to use stamps and ink pads and played daily in the Sensory Table Area.
🌟 Celebrate Showing Up 🌟
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Attendance improves when kids feel noticed. Try a simple routine: “High five for being here today” or a weekly family shout-out for effort.
Need support or want to learn more? Visit fewerthan5.com for family resources. Funding for Strive for Fewer than Five is supported by the Region 5 MiFamily Engagement Center.
Our Donuts for Grown-Ups Event is planned for October 20th at South Elementary!
"Library Day" is always an awesome day for our Junior Jackets. Each week, students hear a read-aloud from our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Longanbach, choose a book to take home, and play with the toys that can only be found in the South Elementary Library! 📚 🐝💙💛
We celebrated '9 to 5' or Dolly Parton Day at South! Some of our staff dressed the part with Ms. Stec and Mrs. Schaeding winning best dressed! Students also listened to a book written by Dolly called "Coat of Many Colors" and colored their own coat in the classroom.
"If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours". -Dolly Parton
"If you see someone without a smile today, give 'em yours". -Dolly Parton
Join us for our school/community connection STEAM story hour at Thompson Home Public Library Monday, Sept 28 at 5:30!
Awesome job, Junior Jackets and South Elementary Families!!!
Last week, Ms. Hayes's classroom had an Apple Day!! They had an apple tasting where they tried red, yellow, and green apples. Then they voted on which one was their favorite… Green won the vote! 🍏🍎
