Southside Elementary

As you all are aware, there will be no school on Monday, April 8 due to the once in a lifetime solar eclipse traveling through Texas. Please remember to observe safety practices such as: 1. Only wear eclipse viewing glasses rated as ISO 12312-2. These can be purchased online and at participating stores. (I found some at Home Depot for $2.) These are not the same as sunglasses. If your eclipse glasses get scratched, etc... please discard. Do not use. 2. Avoid looking at the sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, etc...while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer. (The concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.) 3. If you don’t have eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer, you can use an indirect viewing method, which does not involve looking directly at the Sun. *One way is to use a pinhole projector, which has a small opening (for example, a hole punched in an index card) and projects an image of the Sun onto a nearby surface. With the Sun at your back, you can then safely view the projected image. Do NOT look at the Sun through the pinhole! See NASA's list of safety tips for more details: https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/

Here is the NEW order link and QR code for Field Day shirts. Each class will have their own color for only $8! https://gogandy.com/southside-elem-fd24

Aquí está el NUEVO enlace de pedido y código QR para las camisetas del Día de Campo. ¡Cada clase tendrá su propio color por solo $8! https://gogandy.com/southside-elem-fd24

CHS Dance Teams are hosting a K-8 Jr. Dance Clinic at CHS this Saturday from 8AM-12PM! See the flyers below for more information.

Los equipos de baile de CHS están organizando una Clínica de Baile para estudiantes de kínder a octavo grado en CHS este sábado de 8AM a 12PM. Consulta los folletos a continuación para obtener más información.

El código QR y el enlace para comprar las camisetas del Día de Campo son inválidos. Los colores de las camisetas cambiaron. Las ventas serán reembolsadas. Los padres deberán volver a comprar cuando se comparta el nuevo enlace más tarde hoy.

The QR code and link to purchase the Field Day shirts are no longer valid due to the shirt colors changing per teacher. All sales were issued refunds and parents will need to repurchase those shirts once the new link is shared later today.

Southside Elementary STAAR Testing Update! Due to the eclipse and subsequent school closure for 4/8, we will be moving our Reading STAAR test to Thursday, 4/11. Debido al eclipse y al posterior cierre de la escuela 4/8 trasladaremos nuestra puebra STAAR de lectura al 4/11.

It is not just "an eclipse", this will be "THE ECLIPSE" for Texas. Cleveland ISD has decided to close for Monday, April 8th to allow students and staff time to be home with family & friends to experience this once in a lifetime learning opportunity event to make memories, take pictures, make videos together. The next eclipse is not until 2044 and it will be nowhere near Texas. Please remember to follow the recommended safety protocols for properly viewing the solar eclipse. We will see all students and staff back on Tuesday, April 9th. (https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/)

TRIBE FOOTBALL CAMP is back this May 28-29 at CHS Stadium! 1st - incoming 9th graders are eligible to participate. See the flyer below for more information and contact Coach Silva if interested. #TribeFootballCamp #IndianPride #theClevelandISDway

For the safety and wellbeing of all students, Cleveland ISD students will not be allowed to leave their classroom or facility to view the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th.

Field Days at SSE are happening soon! Order your child's shirt by scanning the QR code or visiting the link. ¡Los Días de Campo en SSE están por llegar! Ordene la camiseta de su hijo visitando el enlace. https://gogandy.com/southside-fd24

¡La inscripción para Pre-Kínder y Kinder para el año académico 2024-2025 está por llegar! ¡Consulte el folleto para más información! Pre-K and Kinder registration for 2024-2025 happening SOON! See flyer for more info!

NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, MARCH 29 AND MONDAY, APRIL 1! NO ESCUELA EN VIERNES 29 DE MARZO Y LUNES 1 DE ABRIL!

Art to Remember - The last day to order is March 25. https://arttoremember.com/school/NMTR4K

Lifestyle Community Church will be doing a FREE shoe giveaway for kids while supplies last! Join them on Sunday, March 24th from 2-5PM to participate. Children MUST be present to receive shoes! 11008 Fostoria Rd, Cleveland, TX 77328

Hi Parents! Spring Individual picture day for Southside Elementary is Thursday, March 21st. You may visit http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024SpringIndividualsSouthsideElementary to prepay for your spring photo online. The online gallery will remain open 1 week after picture day. If paying with cash, please enclose the exact amount. NO CHANGE WILL BE GIVEN to help keep employees, staff & students safe. We look forward to a great picture day!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ¡Hola padres! El día de fotos individuales de primavera para la Primaria Southside es el jueves 21 de marzo. Pueden visitar http://ph.hhimagehost.com/2024SpringIndividualsSouthsideElementary para pagar por adelantado sus fotos de primavera en línea. La galería en línea permanecerá abierta 1 semana después del día de las fotos. Si pagan en efectivo, por favor incluyan la cantidad exacta. NO SE DARÁ CAMBIO para ayudar a mantener seguros a los empleados, personal y estudiantes. ¡Esperamos tener un gran día de fotos!

¡La Book Blast está en pleno apogeo mientras nos acercamos a los últimos días del evento! ¡Todavía estás a tiempo de completar tu Mapa del Tesoro, ganar tus 3 recompensas y ayudar a que el maestro de tu hijo gane una racha de compras para adquirir libros y material escolar para el salón de clases! Cuando el 60% de los estudiantes del salón se registren e inviten a 10+ amigos y familiares, ese maestro ganará una racha de compras de $100. Si TODOS los estudiantes del salón invitan a 10+ amigos y familiares, el maestro ganará una racha de compras de $200. ¡Visita http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/SouthsideES77327 para participar!

Congratulations to our final Treasure Chest winner - Arielle Sanchez. The Book Blast is going strong as we approach these last few days of the event. It’s not too late to complete your Treasure Map, earn your 3 prizes, and help your child’s teacher earn a shopping spree to purchase books and supplies for the classroom! When 60% of the classroom students register and invite 10+ friends and family members, that teacher will earn a $100 shopping spree. If ALL the classroom students invite 10+ friends and family members, the teacher will earn a $200 shopping spree. Visit http://bookblast.booksarefun.com/SouthsideES77327 to participate!

Congratulations to our incredible students for their outstanding performance at the UIL competition! 🎉 Felicitaciones a nuestros increíbles estudiantes por su destacada actuación en la competencia de la UIL!