Satellite News
December 22, 2023
South Central Elementary School
Mr. Kimmel's Message
Satellite Families,
Joy is a word we hear often during the Christmas season. The words "joy" and "happiness" are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference between the two. Happiness is an outward expression; joy is an inner feeling. Another way to explain the difference is that happiness is a feeling based on circumstances, while joy is an attitude that defies circumstances. To be happy all of the time is not possible--bad things happen, life gets rough, our world is messy. It is okay to not be happy all of the time. However, during this Christmas season, take time to realize that joy is possible at all times because joy transcends our circumstances. Joy is talked about often during the Christmas season because the original message of the Christmas season is a message centered around joy. Be a joy-carrier this holiday season. If those around you are having a hard time finding their joy, share joy with them--lend a helping hand, express words of encouragement, or give a welcoming smile. I am so proud to be the principal of South Central Elementary--a school community that always seems to step up and share joy with others in good and bad times.
Have a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a Joyful Holiday Season!!
Sincerely,
Nick Kimmel
South Central Elementary Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
12/22: End of the 2nd Quarter
12/25-1/5: Winter Break
1/15: No School--MLK Day (Snow make-up day)
1/19-1/29: Fannie May Candy Fundraiser (more information to come in January)
South Central Elementary Staff Changes
We have a few exciting staff changes that will take place starting in January:
- Mrs. Spiess will be moving from her role as the Title I teacher to become our Elementary Literacy Coach. Her main role will be to work with teachers on instructional strategies that will benefit all students and help them become better readers.
- Mrs. Perez will be moving from 5th grade to fill the role of Title I teacher.
- Mrs. Goetz will be taking over for Mrs. Perez in 5th grade.
- Mrs. Mohlke will be returning from maternity leave to teach 4th grade.
January Menu
Art Room Needs
The students in Art are off to a great start, but we could use your help building up our supplies for centers this year.
Art Room Needs:
- Craft Sticks--Natural Color (any size)
- Thread
- Fabric
- Velcro
- Buttons
- Cotton
- Beads
- Elastic
- Foam Plates
- Paper Plates
- Straws
- Tin Foil
- Silk Greenery
- Plastic Ice Cream Tubs
- Any Craft Items
South Central Spirit Wear
Central Girls Softball Registration
After-School Care
Odds and Ends
School Breakfast and Lunch Accounts
Visiting Our School
All visitors who wish to enter the school beyond the office area will be asked to present a valid state-issued photo ID. Acceptable forms of identification include a driver's license, military ID, or passport. This management system will scan the ID and print a visitor's badge with a picture. It will also check the sexual predator database to ensure that known predators are not approved to enter our schools. Admittance of visitors without a state-issued ID will be determined by administration.
A visitor's badge will not be necessary for those who visit to pick up or drop off an item in the office, to attend a conference with a teacher in the office, or to attend open house or other school events. Also, our visitor system does not replace our process of performing limited criminal history checks. Field trip chaperones will be required to pass criminal history background checks. Background check forms will be sent to chaperones within 30 days of a class field trip.
The safety or our students is our highest priority, therefore, visitors will not be allowed to join our students during their lunch hours.
Wellness Policy
Delayed Start Wednesday
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedure Updates
Morning Drop Off Procedures
All cars exiting the back parking lot in the morning need to exit using the north exit only. U-turns in the back parking lot are not permitted.
Afternoon Car Line Pick-up Procedures
*Please stay in your car during afternoon car line pick-up. Parking in the parking spaces and walking across to pick-up your child will not be allowed.
*Car signs MUST be visible on the passenger side either on the vehicle dashboard or sun visor.
It is very important that you keep these car signs in a secure place. Car signs must be obtained from the elementary office and include student last name.
*Please do not pull ahead of the line or park in a space. Students will NOT be allowed to go across traffic in order to get into a car. Please stay in the line for pick-up.
*Anyone without a car sign will be required to appear at the office and present photo identification. The school must have received a call/note from the parent or guardian providing permission for the student to be released to this person (if it is not the parent/guardian).
*If you have lost your car sign, or need additional ones, please come by the office to pick up a new one. They will be provided at a cost of $1.00 each. Everyone who needs a car sign will initially receive two.
*Make sure transportation arrangements have been made before your child arrives at school. Written notification from home or a phone call to school will be required in order to change afternoon transportation arrangements. You must contact the school office prior to 1:00 PM if you need to change afternoon transportation.
*Due to the quantity of car riders at the end of the school day, we are asking that if your child needs assistance being buckled in, please have your student get in the vehicle and pull forward. This will allow the line to continue to move.
*Afternoon pick-up time begins at 2:45 PM. Please be prompt when picking up your child.
Because this policy is to protect our students, we cannot make exceptions. Our goal is to make certain that your children are safe.