- ELA field trip-CU Denver (3rd,4th,5th) 05/06
- Field trip- 4th & 5th HGT (Museum of Nature and Science) 05/10
- ESL Field trip- Denver Library (K, 1st, 2nd) 05/10
- 4th grade- Denver Performing Arts Complex 05/11
- 4th grade- Denver Performing Arts Complex 05/12
- 1st Grade- Denver Zoo 05/13
- PAC Meeting (4:00-4:30 pm) 05/17
- Evening of the Arts (6:00 pm-8:00 pm) 05/17
- Field Day(schedule below) 05/18
- Moving On Up Day 05/19
Southmoor Super Achievers!
*The two winners representing Southmoor at the Young Authors Conference are
Grant Meier in Mrs. Heckart's room, and Olivia Jaquette in Mrs. Collins' room.
Congratulation to both of them
*Congratulation to the Southmoor Fifth grade teams who took 1st and 3rd place in the Know Brainer Bowl at Hamilton Middle School on April 30, 2016.
Participants were: -That One team: Alastair McLain, Will Emerson, Will Smith, Sawyer Narvaez, Lily Thomsen, Kayley Chism
-Super Squares: Sam Wells, Katie Acosta, Grace Hatch, Isac Muwanga, Sebby Goldberg, Gaige Eversaul, and Will Franco
Teams were coached by Mrs. Collins and former Southmoor students, Isaac Hatch, Grant Kinzie, Rashid Mohammed- Osman
*Kristy Collins is the recipient of the 2016 Denver Distinguished Teacher Award.
She is joining the ranks of former winners from Southmoor: Joe Bazzanella, Leslie Roy, Teri Appell,
and Janet Gilbert. Congratulations!
-Student Council News
Student Council's Last Dress-up Day!
Thursday, May 19th: Celebrating Southmoor's 40th Anniversary!!
Pick a Decade & Dress-up: 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's and 90's & Today's Fashion!
*Last student council meeting of the year/celebration is Friday, May 13th at 8:15 am.*
-Information for Parents(Please Read)
Parents/Guardians there is no adult supervision before 8:30AM. Please do not drop off your students before that time.
If you would like to wait with them until 8:30 you are more than welcomed to.
Also, a friendly reminder that students are NOT allowed to have their cell phones.
This includes in the morning during recess or breakfast.
Please remind your child they must keep cell phones in their backpack at all times.
Any phones found will be given to the main office.
-Warm weather is approaching
Friendly reminder that all students must wear appropriate clothing to school every day.
No spaghetti strap shirts and all shorts and skirts must adhere to the arm length rule.
-Artist of the Week
Rashel Martinez-2nd grade
&
Tierah Johnson-4th grade
-Talent Show Information
-Physical Wellness News
Running Of The Moose( Field Day)
This year's field day will take place on Wednesday, May 18th with the 20th reserved in case of inclement weather.
Once again, students from Thomas Jefferson High School will help out at each station along with the fifth graders.
Let's hope for sunny & hot weather!
The classes scheduled for the morning session, from 9:15 to 11:15
Hencmann, Lovseth, Wingard, Whisnant, Larson, Heckart, Collins, Neumann, Connelly and half of Coursey.
The classes scheduled for the afternoon session, from 1:10 to 3:10
Norman, Rickman, Fulton, Horton, Krause, Bauer, Esbenshade/Webb, Farley and half of Coursey.
Live Well,
Joseph Bazzanella
Physical Wellness Education
-This Week's Mighty Moose Winners:
Mighty Moose Winners
Ryan Cliff Connor Johnson
DeAngelo Nix Olivia Jaquette
Gabriella Montgomery Anis Sadou
Ayub Mansur Owen Robbins
Feras Alzubaidi Jackson Barrett
Jack Smith Lilly Ortega
Devin Renn Paige Cowles
Meadow Contreras Eric Olson
Cannon Berkheimer Bailey Bloyer
Reegan Ehlert Sydney Feldman
Sam McGee-Vandenburgh
The Southmoor Elementary School community
is invited to celebrate
Mrs. Kristy Collins
on the occasion of her retirement
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
4 – 5 pm
We will have cookies and lemonade on the blacktop.
(In case of rain, we will be in the library.)
You are cordially invited to join us for a night of art, music and celebration!
Southmoor Evening of the Arts
Tuesday, May 17th 2016
6:30-8:00 pm
Enjoy the MUSIC of the Choir, Band, and Guitar Club.
View the ART of every Kindergarten thru 5th grade student.
Bake Sale to support the Arts!
~Special Traveling Art Exhibit~
sponsored by PTO
Student artwork will be on display the entire week------May 16th-20th.
PTO NEWS!
THANK YOU to all who attended and supported the Southmoor Auction.
There are a few PARTIES and LAST CHANCE items available online for purchase through 7pm on Friday, May 7
We won't have final numbers for a while, but first look shows a net profit of $70,000+,
with more than $15,000 from the special appeal to pay for all 2016-2017 field trips.
A huge thank you to Suzy Stone, Inez Smith, Emily Smith and their entire committee.
May 6: Staff Appreciation Week
To help end this week of appreciation for our amazing Southmoor staff, encourage your student(s)
to write a note of thanks to his/her teacher and bring a single flower to add to the classroom vase.
Each different flower will be part of a beautiful bouquet, representing the unique and diverse students that make up our school.
May 10: Dine-Out for Southmoor on TUESDAY (not Sunday) @ Firehouse Subs
Head to Firehouse Subs on Tuesday, May 10 from 11am-8pm and Southmoor earns 18% of the profits. 6345 E. Hampden.
May 19: Yearbook Signing Party
Bring a pen! This year's Yearbook Signing party will take place Thursday, May 19 after school in front of the school, weather pending.
If you haven't already purchased a yearbook, you may purchase one at the signing party for $20.
(Cash or checks payable to Southmoor PTO.)
Then, stick around for the...
May 19: Southmoor Elementary's 40th Anniversary Block Party form 4-8pm
Our amazing school is turning 40 - let's celebrate!
Join us to celebrate our proud 40 year history at the Southmoor Block Party on Thursday, May 19th from 4-8.
Check out our event on Facebook and help spread the word! If you keep in touch with a former teacher, student,
neighbor - please invite them to join us, along food trucks, Station 22, a DJ .... and celebrate!
June 1: Talent Show
All 1st through 5th grade Moose are invited to participate in the Southmoor TALENT SHOW on June 1 @ 6pm.
Permission slips due to the office no later than Friday, May 13. Questions? Email maureencwalsh@aol.com.
PTO is still recruiting volunteers for next year.
Roles come in all shapes, sizes and time commitments. Check out the documents online for more details: http://southmoor.dpsk12.org/get-involved/
-LOST AND FOUND
Please note the lost-and-found will get cleaned out again, so check now for your child's clothing.
The lost and found is located next to the stage. The Lost and Found will be emptied (donated) tomorrow May 6th.
-News from the community















