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WELCOME NEW FACULTY & STAFF!MEET & GREET

We do not have the capacity for all parents to park and bring their children inside on the first day, so we hope that you will attend our Meet & Greet. Students may not be dropped off until 7:25 am each day. Car riders must remain in their cars until 7:25. Afternoon pickup begins at 2:40 pm.

TUESDAY , AUGUST 7 , 2018

3:00 - 5:00 PMLets get acquainted! Bring your school supplies, meet your new teacher, and see your classroom. This is a good opportunity for parents and children to tour the building and get comfortable with school procedures.

Dr. Jerry Collins – Assistant Principal Ms. Elizabeth Tidmore – Pre-k Ms. Katelyn Carter – Pre-k Ms. Adrienne Ghoston – Pre-k Auxiliary Ms. Sarah Berry – Pre-k Auxiliary Ms. Katrina Harris – 1st Grade Ms.  Faith Lancaster – 1st Grade Ms. Cassondra Pitts – 1st Grade Ms. Megan Winningham – 3rd Grade Ms. Cassandra Sommerville – 5th Grade Ms. Kandi Smith – Special Education Ms. Danielle Edison – Special Education Mr. Michael James – Special Education Ms. Patricia McCreary – Special Ed Aide Ms. Lauren Harbison – Art Teacher Ms. Vivian McCreless – Librarian Ms. Chenale Taylor – Intervention Coach Ms. Pam Pruitt – Reading Intervention Ms. Jeannie Largin – STREAM Coordinator Ms. Amanda Walker – Technology Coach Mr. Antonio Washington – CNP Assistant Ms. Shameca Richardson – CNP Assistant

School StartsWEDNESDAY , AUGUST 8 , 2018

DOORS OPEN AT 7:25New Start Time! 7:55 am – 2:40 pm

LUNCH AND BREAKFAST ARE STILL FREE FOR ALL SVE STUDENTS!

Attendance PolicyParents shall explain in writing the cause of any and every absence of the child no later than three (3) daysfollowing the return to school.Parents of students between the age of 5 to 17 will be referred to the Early Warning Truancy program on the fifth (5th) unexcused absence and on the fifteenth(15th) tardy/late-checkin to school or early checkout from school.A written note from a parent or guardian will excuse absences for up to but not exceeding five (5) absences per year. Further absences will require a doctor's note in order to be coded as excused.

BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION

Exploring careers in science, technology, engineering, and math! We are unleashing problem solvers and planting seeds for future success.

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NEW EXTENDEDDAY PROGRAM BYBOYS & GIRLSCLUBS!

OUR SATELLITE EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

BEGINS ON MONDAY , AUGUST 13 , 2018 AND

WILL BE RAN BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF

WEST ALABAMA THIS SCHOOL YEAR

If you are interested in your child attending theextended day program for the 2018-2019 schoolyear, please register them through the Boys &Girls Clubs. They will be on site at the Meet &Greet and Open House for you to register and askany questions. The registration fee is $10 perstudent and covers the full 2018-2019 school year.There is a $5 charge per week for bustransportation if needed. Any car riders not picked up will be taken to theextended day program at 3:05 each day. Therewill be a $7 fee per day for car riders not pickedup by 3:05. Students in extended day must bepicked by 5:00 pm. Feel free to contact the Site Facilitator, AliciaParsons, with any questions or concerns. alicia@bgcwestal.org or (205)-310-4636

"HERE 'S TO THE BEST

SCHOOL YEAR YET ."

-Yosondra Lett, Southview Principal

S O U T H V I E W E L E M E N T A R Y S C H O O L

The early morning program is no longer available.

TransportationAt the start of the school year you will inform the teacher of your child's mode of transportation, specifically for afternoon dismissal. Your child may either be picked up, ride a bus, or attend extended day. Any changes in a child's transportation must be communicated in writing by the parent! We can only follow written changes for the safety of your child.

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REMINDERS

By now, you should have received information concerning registering your child online, whether he or she is a returning student or a new student. If you have not registered your child, or do not have access to internet, you may register your child during the Meet & Greet in the library . If you have moved and have a new address, you will need to bring your new proof of residency to the secretary, Ms. Cook. Please update all telephone numbers.

Students will not be checked out after 2:25 pm. Only emergency calls should be made to the office after 1:00 pm. Messages will not be given to the teachers in the afternoon unless there is an emergency. All parents and visitors must present a picture I.D. in order to check-out students or visit the school.

Car riders not picked up by 3:05 will be sent to extended day. The daily fee is $7.

All checks written to the school must have a current phone number written on the check in order to be accepted.

Students must wear tennis shoes to PE!

Open house is Tuesday, August 28th at 5 pm

Afternoon check outs and calls