Southland Elementary - Parent Link
2/1/24
Drop-Off:
Morning drop-off (7:45-8:15) can be done at the Main Entrance/Office or the Elementary wing on the East side of the building only. We are looking at the safety of the students and all the traffic that there is at that time.
If you are dropping off your student after 8:15 or before 3:00, please do so at the Main Entrance, NOT the Elementary Doors. The office needs to make sure that the kids are getting checked in/out accordingly. 
Pick-Up:
After school pick-up (after 3:00) can be done at the Office or classroom. If you are picking up on the East side by the Elementary wing, please come into the building and pick your child up in their classrooms. If you are picking up your student before 3:00, please do so at the Main Entrance, NOT the Elementary Doors. The office needs to make sure that the kids are getting checked in/out accordingly.
Any Absence:
If your child has to be gone from school instruction, please contact the office by phone at 507-582-3568, or by email klowe@isd500.k12.mn.us

A detailed message as to why they are gone (ill and symptoms, appointment, out of town....) is much appreciated. Nurse Emily will follow up if need be. Thank you so much for your cooperation.
February Menus
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February 2nd!!!!
If your PRE-K child is in need of screening, please contact Laura at Early Childhood lstroup@isd500.k12.mn.us
April 18th
K-3rd: 1:00 PM
4-5th: 2:15 PM
Performances will be held in the Auditorium
Super Rebel Shirts

Rebel Nation has graciously continued to offer these shirts with our REBEL gear. Please click the link below
22-23' Yearbooks are here!
We have extra ones for sale in the office for $10. Please make checks out to "Southland PTO"
23-24' Yearbook
Beverly Atzl did an AMAZING job again last year and will be heading it again for this year.
She is asking that any pictures taken at Summer Sports, Carnival, Field Day, and EOY Field Trips be sent to the same email. (southland2122@gmail.com)
PTO Upcoming/Events
BINGO
Friday, February 23rd


Please see the flyers below for more information
Help is still needed
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If your child is missing clothing items,
 PLEASE check the lost and found.
Clothing
If your child has lost an item of clothing, we do have a lost and found area by the East enterance by the Elementary wing.
We recommend that you label these items so we are able to get them back to your child
**ATTENTION**
Please come and check the lost and found in the Elementary Hallway, for any missing items that your children may have. Our Community Service class is going to collect any remaing items next Wednesday (1/7/24) and donate these items to the Salvation Army.
Birthday Celebrations
Please remember to send healthy snacks (individually wrapped and purchased from a store), prizes, games or activities to celebrate the special day. We want to encourage healthy choices and follow USDA guidelines and District’s Wellness Program. Also, we ask that you do not send invitations for parties to school for various reasons.
Lunch
Visitors are welcome to join for lunch.
Please let the office know that morning so we can give our cooks an accurate count.

President's Day
Feb. 19th

Spring Break
Friday, March 29th
Monday, April 1st

End of 3rd Qtr.
Thursday, March 28th


Noon Dismissal
Earn Money For Our School!!
Box Tops: Easier than EVER to earn money for our school with the NEW Box Tops app! They have created a simple how-to video with simple step-by-step instructions for us to share with our school supporters. PLEASE pass this along and share with others in the community.
Coke Rewards: We are now accepting Coke Rewards online or bring them in!

Two Easy Steps:
1. Search for our school
2. Enter your code

Follow this link to enter your product codes: Enter Your Codes Here!

CASEY’S Rewards: Now you can earn points on all your Casey’s purchases – in-store, online or at the pump. Turn those points into donations for our school!

School Board Meeting
February 21st @ 6:30 PM
Breakfast/Lunch:
Breakfast and Lunch are free for the 23-24' school year.

We still encourage all families to fill out a Free/Reduced application that can be picked up in the office. This helps with funding for our school
Student Age Care (SAC):
SAC is always an option for child care before, after school, early dismissals or no student days during the week unless otherwise noted in the handbook. Below is the direct link on the district webpage under the Elementary Tab if you would like to utilize this option: https://www.isd500.k12.mn.us/page/3026. If you have any questions, please contact the school at the number above or Amanda Kiefer-SAC coordinator at akiefer@isd500.k12.mn.us
Stay Healthy!
Parent Link:
The bi-weekly update will be sent to your e-mail you have supplied or a hard copy will be sent home. The newsletter will also be posted on the school web site at www.isd500.k12.mn.us.
Mower County Resource's
Southland School District
200 Water St. NW,
Adams, MN 55909
(507) 582-3568