Southgate Elementary

Tiger Tales November 2024

Mr. Kirk Greubel, Principal Ms. Katie Tuscano, Assistant Principal

Wow! It is hard to believe we have completed the first marking period of the 2024-2025 school year. Thank you to staff and families for supporting students in the first marking period.  Students are making positive relationships with staff and peers and making progress towards our instructional goals.

AACPS will be closed for students on November 25th and 26th for Parent Teacher Conferences. Virtual conferences are available to all families. If an In-person conference is needed, it will be held on Monday (November 25th) only. Please be on the lookout for an invitation letter from your child's teacher to sign up for a time to meet. We encourage all families to regularly check grades on Parent Portal, stay connected with their child’s teacher, and ask questions to support our students in reaching their academic and social goals.

We would like to thank all the families that came to school for our PTA Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat.  It was a wonderful evening for making connections and having fun as a school community.  Thank you to our PTA for hosting the costume party and games for families who attended this event.

 As we experience cooler weather, please remind your students to bring home hats, gloves, jackets, etc. as our Lost and Found continues to grow. Students are encouraged to check the Lost and Found for missing items. Please make sure your child's name is on all items.

 Congratulations to the classes who won our October Attendance Challenge. These students were rewarded with extra recess. Please discuss with your child how their class celebrates school attendance. We will host our next attendance challenge during the month of December. Be on the lookout for information about our December to Remember Attendance Challenge! 

Yellow and Orange Leaves

Calendar

November 1 - School Closed for Elementary and Middle School Only

November 3 - Clocks change; Fall back 1 hour

November 5 - School Closed - Election Day

November 6 - Bubba's 33 PTA Fundraiser

November 13- PTA Meeting @ 5:30 in Media

Joe Corbi's Fundraiser Pick-up - 3:oo - 6:00

November 25 & 26 -

School Closed for Students; Fall Conferences

November 27 - 29 - School Closed

Thanksgiving Break

December 6 - Fall Picture Retakes

December 10 - 2hr Early Dismissal -Unity Day

December 11 - PTA Meeting @ 5:30 in Media

December 23-31 - School Closed; Winter Break

Magnifying Glass

Southgate's Lost & Found is getting full! If your student is missing an item or two, please have them check the Lost & Found near the gym.

Turkey Picture

As the weather changes, please make sure your students are dressed appropriately for the weather. When possible, students will continue to go outside for recess.

Remember to label your child's belongings (coats, lunchboxes, sweatshirts, water bottles)

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Early Dismissal

Should your child need to be picked up for an early dismissal by someone other than a parent/guardian, please send in a note specifying who will be picking the child up from school. This will alleviate calls and interruptions to your workday.

Please remember ID is required for everyone when picking up a student; All dismissals need to occur before 2:00 pm.

If you have any questions regarding this policy, please feel free to call the school at 410-582-4900.

Birthday Celebration Policy

Birthdays are very special days to honor and celebrate your child. We understand the excitement and wanting to share with classmates, however, Birthday Treats are not allowed. This includes cupcakes, cookies, balloons, goody bags, etc. Students will be recognized on the announcements.

Attendance Information
Student Accident Insurance
Southgate Schedule
Library Event Happenings
Book Fair Thank you
School Store Reminder English
School Store Reminder Spanish
Holiday Help Giving Tree
Extended Absence English
Holiday Help Giving Tree Spanish
Extended Absence Spanish