Week of 12/19/16-12/23/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 12/19/16-12/23/16

Progress Reports- Q2 Progress reports went home last week.  Please contact your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or an administrator if you have any questions the report.  

Drama Production- Our dress rehearsal will be on 1/5/17 and the performance will follow on 1/6/17.

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 12/19/16- Spirit Week
• 12/21/16- 7th grade Palace Field Trip
• 12/24/16 - Holiday Vacation Starts
• 1/3/17- School Resumes
• 1/9/17- 6:30- PSG Meeting
• 1/13/17- Dance
• 1/24/17- Q2 Ends

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 12/12/16-12/16/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 12/12/16-12/16/16

Drama Production- Our dress rehearsal and performance will be rescheduled.  

Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Vargas - 12/13/16 - Starts at 4:30 in our Library - Please join us as we welcome Dr. Vargas to Southside for a coffee and conversation event.

Community Resources and Book Fair - 12/13/16 - Starts at 6:30 in the Front Lobby and Cafe - This event will provide an opportunity to see all our City has to offer our families!  If you are searching for local resources, activities or camps for your children please come to our Fair!  We are eager to share many, many wonderful opportunities!

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 12/13/16 - Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Vargas starts at 4:30 in our library
• 12/13/16 - Community Resource and Book Fair starts at 6:30
• Week of 12/19-12/23.... Student Government Spirit Week
• 12/24/16- School Vacation Starts

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 12/5/16-12/9/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 12/4/16-12/9/16

Southside Comedy Night & Silent Auction - Thank you to our staff and all of the local businesses who supported our first Comedy Night Fundraiser!  

Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Vargas - 12/13/16 - Starts at 4:30 in our Library - Please join us as we welcome Dr. Vargas to Southside for a coffee and conversation event.

Community Resources and Book Fair - 12/13/16 - Starts at 6:30 in the Front Lobby and Cafe - This event will provide an opportunity to see all our City has to offer our families!  If you are searching for local resources, activities or camps for your children please come to our Fair!  We are eager to share many, many wonderful opportunities!

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 12/5/16 - PSG at 6:30
• 12/6/16 - Band Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/7/16 - Chorus Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/8/16 - Orchestra Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/13/16 - Coffee and Conversation with Dr. Vargas starts at 4:30 in our library
• 12/13/16 - Community Resource and Book Fair starts at 6:30

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 11/28/16-12/2/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 11/28/16-12/2/16

Basketball Season - Our team schedules are available on our webpage - Top Right Corner for the link.

Southside Comedy Night & Silent Auction - Friday 12/2/16 at the Radisson.  If you are interested in attending the show, tickets are available for purchase at the school (front office) for $20.00 ticket.  We have collected some amazing items for our silent auction - Flat Screen TV, Suite for the Monarchs, Bruins Tickets and Gift Cards to Many Local Restaurants!

Student- Staff Volleyball Game - And the winner was..... Our City Championship Volleyball Team - Congrats to our students on their win over the staff in game 3.  The students took game one followed by a staff comeback in game two and ending in game three with the student win! Thanks to all who contributed to the planning and facilitation of the game.

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 11/28/16 - School Resumes after the Thanksgiving Break - Welcome back to Southside!
• 12/2/16 - Comedy Night and Silent Auction
• 12/5/16 - PSG at 6:30
• 12/6/16 - Band Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/7/16 - Chorus Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/8/16 - Orchestra Concert starts at 6:30

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 11/21/16-11/25/16 - Happy Thanksgiving

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 11/21/16-11/25/16

First Lego League Competition – Our Spartan Team did an AMAZING job at the competition.  The level of sportsmanship and pride was without compare.  Our team under the coaching of Ms. Leeman did well in the competitions and presentations.  If you have a moment, please ask a member of the team to explain the research they completed on shark tagging!  Absolutely, well done!

Thanksgiving Vacation - Just a reminder, Southside will be closed on Wednesday 11/23-Friday 11/25 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.  We would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy...

Monarchs Education Day - Southside students had the opportunity to attend the Education Day at the SNHU Arena last week. The trip was a great opportunity to get out into the community and support our local Monarchs Hockey Team.  We would like to thank the Manchester Monarchs for their ongoing support of education!

Fall Sports Banquet - The banquet was outstanding as we were able to celebrate with our student-athletes and families!  Again congrats to our Volleyball team for bringing home the City Championship!  

Quarter One Report Cards - Report cards were sent home last week.  If you have any questions on your student's grades or teacher comments, please reach out to the team, guidance or a member of the administrative team.  We are here to support your student and welcome your input.

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 11/23/16-11/25/16 – No School - Thanksgiving
• 12/5/16 - PSG at 6:30
• 12/6/16 - Band Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/7/16 - Chorus Concert starts at 6:30
• 12/8/16 - Orchestra Concert starts at 6:30

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 11/14/16-11/18/16

Our Volleyball team won the City Championship for the 2016-2017 school year!  Our team showed true Spartan Pride this season and carried themselves with great sportsmanship!

Our field hockey team finished in third place in the City Play-offs.  The team consistently displayed a love of the game during the season.  We enjoyed watching the team develop this season – we can’t wait for next year!

Our Fall Sports Banquet will be held on: 11/16/16.

Southside showed up in great form to compete in the first annual City Fire Fighter Challenge.  Our Boys Relay and Individual Male competitor took second place while our Individual Female brought home a first place win!  It is important to share our team showed true heart as they ran with each other, shook hands with their competitors and represented our school in outstanding form!

Our students had many opportunities to engage in the recent election.  Our 6^th graders attended a field trip to St. A’s to engage in “Kids Vote” while our whole school completed a mock election facilitated by our Social Studies teachers. 

We had a wonderful opportunity to welcome our local Sweeney Post and American Legion #2 to our Veteran’s Day Assembly.  Our students had the opportunity to learn about the history of Veteran’s Day and our flag. 

Upcoming dates to remember:

o   11/14/16 – Picture Re-Takes

o   11/14/16 – Basketball Tryouts Begin

o   11/14/16 – ETS – Parent Meeting 6:30 in the cafe

o   11/16/16 – Monarchs Education Day Field Trip

o   11/18/16 - Dance

o   11/23/16-11/25/16 – No School - Thanksgiving

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 10/31/16-11/4/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 10/31/16-11/4/16

On 10/31/16, we will hold one of our Team Spirit Days!  Students and staff are encouraged to show their team colors and name in tribute to their team!  

Our Volleyball team was supported by our first traveling fan group.  The "Spartan Fan Bus" brought students and staff to the game in Nashua this past Friday.  Our students, staff and parents cheered on our team as the sought to achieve the Tri-City Championship.  

The team played with true grit, however they fell in game two to Hudson.  While the disappointment could be seen on many faces from our coaches to our athletes it is important to remember how successful this team has been all season!  The level of play has gone from passing the ball over the net to three hits coming from our side of the net.  In addition, the sportsmanship has been top notch throughout the season!

Our Spartan Fan Crew will be back on Thursday at 3:30 at Memorial to support the team as they chase down a City Championship to end their season!  We are looking forward to the "Southside".... "You Know" coming from our stands in support of our student athletes!  Best of luck to our team!

Our Spartan Pride will also be on display on Monday 10/31 at 3:30 at Prout Park as our Field Hockey team enters their play-offs.  Our team has shown a clear desire to respect and learn the game while displaying heart and grit on the field!  We are looking forward to supporting our team as they strive for an advancing play-off season!  Best of luck to our student-athletes!

Fall Sports Schedule for the Week... 

• Volleyball - The team will compete for the City Championship on:
• 11/3/16 @ 3:30 at Home
• Field Hockey – The team will play in a play-off game on:
• 10/31/16 @ 3:30 at Prout

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 10/31/16 - Team Spirit Day
• 11/8/16 – Teacher Workshop Day – No School
• 11/3/16 – PBIS Assembly
• 11/10/16 – Veteran’s Day Assembly
• 11/11/16 – No School – Veteran’s Day

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of: 10/24/16 - 10/28/16

Welcome to our week...

Blue Ribbon Award - Thank you to our PSG.  On 10/18/16, or Parent Group was recognized for their tireless efforts to support our school.  The PSG was awarded their second Blue Ribbon Award at the NH Partners in Education Breakfast.  

Gold Circle Award - Thank you to the MFD.  The FD was also recognized for the volunteer hours they provide to our schools. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff!

8th Grade Fire Fighter Challenge - What a great event for our students. Again, a huge thank you to out MFD for your ongoing support of our challenge!  We are looking forward to cheering on our Southside competitors in the City Fire Fighter Challenge!

Fall Sports Schedule for the Week...

• Cross Country - The season ended on Saturday 10/22 at the State Meet.  Hats off to our student athletes as they demonstrated true grit throughout the season!  
• Volleyball - The team continues their undefeated season in the final push in the play-off season.
  • 10/25/16 @ 3:30 at Home
  • 10/28/16 @ 5:00 at Nashua
• Field Hockey - Come out and support the team as they gear up for their play-offs.
  • 10/25/16 @ 3:30 at Prout

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 10/27/16 – Johnny Troy’s Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser
• 11/8/16 – Teacher Workshop Day – No School
• 11/3/16 – PBIS Assembly
• 11/10/16 – Veteran’s Day Assembly
• 11/11/16 – No School – Veteran’s Day

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

We would like to thank the MFD for their continued support of our school. The 8^th graders had the opportunity to learn about the Fire Explorers Program as well as meet Wynett, the MFD accelerant K-9.  Wynett is retiring at the end of the month and the presentation on the 14^th was her final school appearance.

Fall Sports Schedule for the Week...

• Cross Country
  • 10/19 @ Derryfield Park at 3:30 – City Meet
  • 10/22/16 – Londonderry – State Meet
• Volleyball
  • 10/18/16 @ Hudson at 3:30
• Field Hockey
  • 10/18/16 

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 10/18/16 – PSG Blue Ribbon Breakfast
• 10/19/16 - Poinsettia Fundraiser ends 
• 10/20/16 – Grade 8 – Fire Fighter Challenge
• 10/27/16 – Johnny Troy’s Restaurant of the Month Fundraiser
• 11/8/16 – Teacher Workshop Day – No School
• 11/3/16 – PBIS Assembly
• 11/10/16 – Veteran’s Day Assembly
• 11/11/16 – No School – Veteran’s Day

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Week of 10/10/16-10/14/16

SOUTHSIDE NEWS - Week of 10/10/16-10/14/16

Our National Junior Honor Society inducted 12 new members this past week.  The evening was a remarkable opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our students.  Thank you to all who attended and made the evening such a great event.

Fall Sports Schedule for the Week... 

• Cross Country
  • 10/11/16 – At Litchfield 3:30
• Volleyball
  • 10/11/16 – At MVMS 3:30
  • 10/13/16 – Home 3:30
• Field Hockey
  • 10/13 – At Amherst 3:30
• Upcoming dates to remember:
  • 10/18/16 - Our PSG will receive their second Blue Ribbon Award!
  • 11/8/16 - No School

As always, if you ever have a question about your student, please feel free to call your student's team of teachers, guidance counselor or a member of the admin team.  We are here to help!

Southside Updates for the week of: 10/3/16-10/7/16

Good evening

Our student leaders represented Southside with true Spartan Pride on 9/29/16, at the Stand Up Speak Out Student Leadership conference.  Our students were exposed to four core concepts:

• Team Building
• Clarified Values
• Data Driven Decisions
• Student Voice

Our Student Government and Principal Advisory groups will lead this work in our school.  We are excited to get our work underway!

Please join us on Monday evening for our PSG meeting at 6:30.  The meeting will be held in the cafe.

Our National Junior Honor Society will hold their induction ceremony for the 2016-2017 school year on Wednesday evening.  Invitations have been sent home with our new inductees.  We are looking forward to an evening celebrating this accomplishment.

We will hold our first school dance on Friday 10/7/16, from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.  Students will need their student ID in order to enter the dance.

The fall sports teams are in full swing...

• Cross Country
• 10/5/16 - TCA Meet at Bow MS - 3:30
• Volleyball
• 10/3/16 - Home - 3:30
• 10/5/16 - At Parkside - 3:30
• 10/6/16 - Home - 3:30
• Field Hockey
• 10/3/16 - At Cawley MS - 3:30
• 10/6/16 - Home - 3:30

Upcoming dates to remember:

• 10/3/16 - PSG Meeting  - 6:30 in the Cafe
• 10/7/16 - First School Dance
• 10/10/16 - No school - Columbus Day

Dear Parent/Guardians,

The purpose of this letter is to share our plan to complete the Higher Learning Opportunity survey with our 8^th graders on Thursday, October 6.

Our guidance counselors will facilitate the completion of the survey in the following manner:

·         Students will complete the 5-10 minute survey in our lab in the library.  This format will allow any students who have opted out to remain on team in their classroom.  We developed this plan to reduce the amount of classroom disruption and to maximize time in the classrooms.

If you wish to opt your student out of the survey, please send in your letter or email by Wednesday, October 5.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 624-6359.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Gillis