Upcoming Events
04/15 CMAS Testing - 4th Grade Math, 3rd Grade Literacy
04/15 5th Grade Continuation Pictures
04/16 CMAS Testing - 5th Grade Literacy
04/16-04/18 CMAS Testing - 4th Grade Literacy
04/17-04/18 CMAS Testing - 5th Grade Science
04/18 Donuts for Dads
04/22-04/26 Reading Week!
04/23 Dine Out at Chili’s
04/24 4th Grade Field Trip - RMNP
04/24 Kindergarten SPREE Field Trip
04/26 Shakespeare Festival
04/26 April Birthday Celebrations
04/29 NO SCHOOL - Assessment Day
05/02 5th Grade Opera
05/07 CSC Spring Forum
Artist of the Week
Paige Nathan/4th grade
FROYO FRIDAY RETURNS!
Froyo Friday is back on Fridays!! Bring cash for this yummy springtime treat! $4/yogurt
and $1/cupcake, Weather permitting.
PTA will also be selling spirit gear at these times. We have blankets, PJ pants and socks!!
Bring cash or check to pay for these items.
Bring cash or check to pay for these items.
Makerspace News
Do you have a creative student who is interested in putting their skills to use in the classroom?
Does your student want to learn more about the Makerspace?
Does your student want to learn more about the Makerspace?
Have your student fill out this application by April 15th, 2019 to be considered for Southmoor’s
next Master Maker training program.
next Master Maker training program.
The Master Maker training program is a 6-week long program open to interested 3rd, 4th, and
5th graders. Students will be pulled from PBL time 1 day a week in order to learn and master
their chosen skill.
5th graders. Students will be pulled from PBL time 1 day a week in order to learn and master
their chosen skill.
Please use this link to access the application.
P.E. News
Running of The Moose Field Day
The annual field day will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, with the 16th reserved in case of
inclement weather.
inclement weather.
Morning Classes, from 9:15 to 11:05, are Schack, Stockton, Russell, Johnson, Lopez,
Neumann, Riley, Esbenshade, Brady and Henninger.
Neumann, Riley, Esbenshade, Brady and Henninger.
Afternoon Classes, from 1:10 to 3:00, are Matt, Horton, Waters, Bauer, Hagon, Hudson,
Bucher, Hoover and Coursey.
Bucher, Hoover and Coursey.
Mr. Fulton’s class be split and divided between Mr. Coursey and Ms. Riley classes. Details, on
which students, will be decided within a few days.
which students, will be decided within a few days.
100-Mile Club
Tuesday, April 30th will be the last day for the before school jogging club. The gold medal
ceremony will take place, in the morning, the second week of May. Once I secure a day, I’ll
share it in the newsletter. It has been a terrific third year for the jogging club!
ceremony will take place, in the morning, the second week of May. Once I secure a day, I’ll
share it in the newsletter. It has been a terrific third year for the jogging club!
News from the Music Room
Attention Parents and Guardians of 5th Grade Students - The 5th Grade Opera will
premier on May 2 at 2:30 and 6:30. This is a show you don't want to miss! "Gingerbread
for Freedom!" - a tale about an unassuming American immigrant who helps General
George Washington and the Continental Army win the war! Free tastes of Gingerbread for
attendees!
premier on May 2 at 2:30 and 6:30. This is a show you don't want to miss! "Gingerbread
for Freedom!" - a tale about an unassuming American immigrant who helps General
George Washington and the Continental Army win the war! Free tastes of Gingerbread for
attendees!
Attention Parents and Guardians of 3rd Grade Students - Please send in $10.00, cash or
check (checks made out to Southmoor Music) if you have not already done so. The 3rd
Graders are learning how to play the Recorder, a small flute like instrument. Each student
must have their own Recorder so that germs are not shared. When the lessons at school are
complete, students may keep their recorders, a care kit, and a song book!
check (checks made out to Southmoor Music) if you have not already done so. The 3rd
Graders are learning how to play the Recorder, a small flute like instrument. Each student
must have their own Recorder so that germs are not shared. When the lessons at school are
complete, students may keep their recorders, a care kit, and a song book!
Attention Parents and Guardians of 4th Grade Students - Our 4th Grade Students have
been invited to participate in an exciting event sponsored by the Carnegie Hall Weill Music
Institute called "Link Up! The Orchestra Rocks!"
been invited to participate in an exciting event sponsored by the Carnegie Hall Weill Music
Institute called "Link Up! The Orchestra Rocks!"
The students will sing, play recorders, and perform with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra at
the Boettcher Concert Hall on May 14, 2019!
the Boettcher Concert Hall on May 14, 2019!
Please check out the website for more details on this amazing opportunity.
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Educators/Link-Up
https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Educators/Link-Up
Also coming up for 4th Graders are some exciting field trips - Opera Colorado "The Marriage of
Figaro" matinee on May 9 and the Backstage Workshop at the Ellie Opera House on May 10.
Figaro" matinee on May 9 and the Backstage Workshop at the Ellie Opera House on May 10.
May 8, 4th graders will perform their favorite songs from "The Orchestra Rocks" for the school
population at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium, and then the Southmoor School Band will play!
population at 2:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium, and then the Southmoor School Band will play!
May 9, 4th graders will perform their favorite songs from "The Orchestra Rocks" for the
Evening of the Arts at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium, and then the Southmoor School Band will
play! Fun activities and treat too!!!
Evening of the Arts at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium, and then the Southmoor School Band will
play! Fun activities and treat too!!!
**Important School Parking & Street Safety Reminder**
There is no parking, stopping or unloading in the bus zones or fire lanes in the front of the
school building (curbs painted yellow on Magnolia) at any time. There is also no parking in the
“Drive Thru” zone on Peach Street during pick-up and drop-off. The drive thru zone on Peach
is designated as student drop-off and pick-up only. Cars may not be left parked and unattended
at any time in this zone. There is also a “Hug & Drop” drive thru in the faculty parking lot (the
“Loop”) next to the west gates to the playground. No parking is permitted in this lane.
school building (curbs painted yellow on Magnolia) at any time. There is also no parking in the
“Drive Thru” zone on Peach Street during pick-up and drop-off. The drive thru zone on Peach
is designated as student drop-off and pick-up only. Cars may not be left parked and unattended
at any time in this zone. There is also a “Hug & Drop” drive thru in the faculty parking lot (the
“Loop”) next to the west gates to the playground. No parking is permitted in this lane.
Double parking is never allowed on any of the streets around the school and making U-Turns
are also highly discouraged as both put many lives in danger. Please do not idle at the curb or
leave your car unattended. Violators will be ticketed. If you want to bring your child into to the
school, rather than dropping off, please park elsewhere and walk them to the front doors.
Please be courteous to Southmoor staff as they direct students and parents during drop off
and pick up times. Student safety is one of our highest priorities at Southmoor! Using common
sense, observing signs and speed limits, and following the guidelines will help keep all of our
students safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
are also highly discouraged as both put many lives in danger. Please do not idle at the curb or
leave your car unattended. Violators will be ticketed. If you want to bring your child into to the
school, rather than dropping off, please park elsewhere and walk them to the front doors.
Please be courteous to Southmoor staff as they direct students and parents during drop off
and pick up times. Student safety is one of our highest priorities at Southmoor! Using common
sense, observing signs and speed limits, and following the guidelines will help keep all of our
students safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
Discovery Link News
Southmoor will be offering new and returning Spring Enrichment opportunities. Check out
these flyers for more information and how to register: Flyer #1 Flyer #2
these flyers for more information and how to register: Flyer #1 Flyer #2
Youth Basketball and Football Camps
Kyle Freeland is having a youth baseball camp, and an Emmanuel Sanders is having a youth
football pro camp. Boys and girls grades 1-8. Attached is a flyer with more info and a promo
code. Everyone who uses the “TJSPARTANS” code will get 10% off.
football pro camp. Boys and girls grades 1-8. Attached is a flyer with more info and a promo
code. Everyone who uses the “TJSPARTANS” code will get 10% off.
Dine Out Nights
Thank you for all of your support at our community dine out nights.
Not only have we built some new friendships, the restaurants have given $1,113 back to
Southmoor.
Southmoor.
Save the dates for our upcoming Community Dine Out Nights.
04/23 Chili’s
05/21 La Fogata
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community.
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community.
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