Southside Elementary
Grades K-2 | Phone: (904)-491-7941
✨🌟 May the 4th Be With You! 🌟✨
There was no better way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week than by Fueling the Force this morning! ☕🚚
Our incredible Jedi Masters at SES show up each day with dedication, heart, and a commitment to shaping the future—and today, we celebrated them in true Star Wars style. 💫
A special thank you to First Federal Bank for generously sponsoring our coffee truck and helping us energize our staff for the day ahead. Your support means so much to our school community!
Here’s to a week full of appreciation for the heroes who make a difference every single day. 💙
#MayThe4thBeWithYou #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FuelTheForce #SESStrong
The moment everyone has been waiting for is here—our yearbooks are in! 🎉
If you missed the presale, don’t worry… you still have a chance to grab one!
🗓 Available starting: Monday, May 4th
📍 Location: Front Office
💲 Cost: $30
💵 Payment: Cash or Check
⏳ Note: First come, first served while supplies last!
Yearbooks are filled with unforgettable memories from an incredible school year—don’t miss out on having a keepsake to look back on for years to come! 📚💙
https://canva.link/f9wkcgii9gsl3pu
If you missed the presale, don’t worry… you still have a chance to grab one!
🗓 Available starting: Monday, May 4th
📍 Location: Front Office
💲 Cost: $30
💵 Payment: Cash or Check
⏳ Note: First come, first served while supplies last!
Yearbooks are filled with unforgettable memories from an incredible school year—don’t miss out on having a keepsake to look back on for years to come! 📚💙
https://canva.link/f9wkcgii9gsl3pu
🌟⚓ Sailors of the Month – April ⚓🌟
Join us in celebrating our incredible April Sailors of the Month who have truly embodied the resiliency trait of perseverance! 💙
These students have shown what it means to keep going—even when things get tough. Whether tackling challenging assignments, learning from mistakes, or pushing through with determination, they have demonstrated that success comes from never giving up.
Their commitment, grit, and positive attitudes inspire our entire school community each and every day. We are so proud of the way they continue to grow, strive, and shine! ✨
👏 Congratulations, Sailors! Keep charting your course and showing us the power of perseverance! ⚓💪
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Join us in celebrating our incredible April Sailors of the Month who have truly embodied the resiliency trait of perseverance! 💙
These students have shown what it means to keep going—even when things get tough. Whether tackling challenging assignments, learning from mistakes, or pushing through with determination, they have demonstrated that success comes from never giving up.
Their commitment, grit, and positive attitudes inspire our entire school community each and every day. We are so proud of the way they continue to grow, strive, and shine! ✨
👏 Congratulations, Sailors! Keep charting your course and showing us the power of perseverance! ⚓💪
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✨ Celebrating Resilience at Southside! ✨
Please join us in congratulating Ms. Young and Mr. Todd for being selected as our April Resiliency Trait Recipients for Perseverance! 💙
Ms. Young approaches each day with a positive spirit, meeting every challenge with a smile and unwavering dedication to her students and school community.
Mr. Todd exemplifies what it means to never give up—he embraces challenges, pushes through hard moments, and shows an incredible, unconditional commitment to doing what’s best for others.
Their perseverance inspires us all and strengthens the heart of our Southside family. 💫
👏 Help us celebrate these two outstanding team members in the comments! #SouthsideStrong #Resilience #Perseverance
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Please join us in congratulating Ms. Young and Mr. Todd for being selected as our April Resiliency Trait Recipients for Perseverance! 💙
Ms. Young approaches each day with a positive spirit, meeting every challenge with a smile and unwavering dedication to her students and school community.
Mr. Todd exemplifies what it means to never give up—he embraces challenges, pushes through hard moments, and shows an incredible, unconditional commitment to doing what’s best for others.
Their perseverance inspires us all and strengthens the heart of our Southside family. 💫
👏 Help us celebrate these two outstanding team members in the comments! #SouthsideStrong #Resilience #Perseverance
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As we turn the final page of an incredible school year, we’re excited to share our May edition of the Southside Parent Connection—our last newsletter of the 2025–2026 school year!
This issue is filled with meaningful reflections, important end-of-year reminders, and a celebration of all the growth, achievements, and memories our students have made along the way. From academic milestones to unforgettable events, it’s been a year to remember at Southside Elementary.
Take a few moments to read through and join us in celebrating a fantastic year as we look ahead to even more success in the future.
📬 Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/p1hfj
#SouthsideStrong #ParentConnection #EndOfYearCelebration #SoaringIntoSummer
This issue is filled with meaningful reflections, important end-of-year reminders, and a celebration of all the growth, achievements, and memories our students have made along the way. From academic milestones to unforgettable events, it’s been a year to remember at Southside Elementary.
Take a few moments to read through and join us in celebrating a fantastic year as we look ahead to even more success in the future.
📬 Check it out here: https://app.smore.com/n/p1hfj
#SouthsideStrong #ParentConnection #EndOfYearCelebration #SoaringIntoSummer
🌟✨ Teacher Appreciation Week is Coming… and the Force is Strong With This One! ✨🌟
Get ready to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th–8th… because May the 4th be with them! 🚀💫
We have an exciting Star Wars-themed week planned and a whole galaxy of amazing faculty and staff to honor. Let’s come together to show just how much we appreciate everything they do for our students each and every day! 💙
Looking for ways to join in the celebration? Here are a few fun ideas: https://canva.link/cd4vjxlhaypsrls
Get ready to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4th–8th… because May the 4th be with them! 🚀💫
We have an exciting Star Wars-themed week planned and a whole galaxy of amazing faculty and staff to honor. Let’s come together to show just how much we appreciate everything they do for our students each and every day! 💙
Looking for ways to join in the celebration? Here are a few fun ideas: https://canva.link/cd4vjxlhaypsrls
📣 Calling All Future Emma Love Families!
Do you have a second grader heading to Emma Love next year? Wondering what to expect and how to prepare for a smooth transition?
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop, learn helpful tips, and feel confident about the year ahead!
👉 Check out all the details here: https://canva.link/344gnrqtjvw5u5u
Do you have a second grader heading to Emma Love next year? Wondering what to expect and how to prepare for a smooth transition?
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to get the inside scoop, learn helpful tips, and feel confident about the year ahead!
👉 Check out all the details here: https://canva.link/344gnrqtjvw5u5u
🌙📚 AR POP Pajama Party! 🏴☠️✨
Ahoy, families! Grab your comfiest pajamas and join us for a fun-filled AR POP Pajama Party at home! Snuggle up, read together with your little pirates, and take those AR tests for a night of learning and fun.
🗓 Wednesday, April 29th
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
Let’s make reading an adventure—cozy up, dive into a good book, and watch those AR points grow! 📖💫
#ARPajamaParty #ReadingFun #LittlePirates #FamilyTime
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Ahoy, families! Grab your comfiest pajamas and join us for a fun-filled AR POP Pajama Party at home! Snuggle up, read together with your little pirates, and take those AR tests for a night of learning and fun.
🗓 Wednesday, April 29th
⏰ 5:00–8:00 PM
Let’s make reading an adventure—cozy up, dive into a good book, and watch those AR points grow! 📖💫
#ARPajamaParty #ReadingFun #LittlePirates #FamilyTime
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Kindergarten Round-Up and Kindergarten Readiness Week are just around the corner! 🎉 If you have an incoming kindergartener, you won’t want to miss these exciting opportunities. Be sure to check out the flyers below for all the important details! https://canva.link/qdk99mql4db1wpt
Reminder for families: Wednesday, April 22, is a half day for students.
Parents and guardians can view school start and end times here: https://5il.co/3mw28
For questions, please contact your child’s school.
#WeAreNassau
Parents and guardians can view school start and end times here: https://5il.co/3mw28
For questions, please contact your child’s school.
#WeAreNassau
April is the Month of the Military Child 💜
Today, we wear purple to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. We are proud to support and celebrate you, today and every day! https://canva.link/sihknoiblruqx6r🇺🇸
Today, we wear purple to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students. We are proud to support and celebrate you, today and every day! https://canva.link/sihknoiblruqx6r🇺🇸
Purple Up! Today, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by wearing purple as a visible way to show support for military families. The color purple was chosen because it symbolizes all branches of the military.
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Make plans to wear purple on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, as we continue our celebration of the Month of the Military Family.
Moms, bring your sons. Dads, bring your daughters. Or a special guardian can join their SES student for a night of fun, music, and memories!
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 SES Campus
🎟 Tickets:
Purchase on MySchoolBucks ONLY
Deadline: Friday, April 24 at 5:00 PM
🚫 No tickets sold at the door
✨ Important Reminders:
SES students only
A parent/guardian must attend with their student
Light refreshments will be served
We can’t wait to see our SES families dressed to impress for this special night! 💙
https://canva.link/3rpzlal4zc05prs
📅 Saturday, April 25
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 SES Campus
🎟 Tickets:
Purchase on MySchoolBucks ONLY
Deadline: Friday, April 24 at 5:00 PM
🚫 No tickets sold at the door
✨ Important Reminders:
SES students only
A parent/guardian must attend with their student
Light refreshments will be served
We can’t wait to see our SES families dressed to impress for this special night! 💙
https://canva.link/3rpzlal4zc05prs
We are excited to introduce our very first Garden Club at SES! 🌱🌼
With the help of Ms. LaChapelle, our 2nd graders are digging in and learning all about gardening while helping keep our campus beautiful. From planting to caring for our green spaces, they are growing skills that will last a lifetime!
We can’t wait to watch both our garden—and our students—continue to bloom! 🌿💚
Kindergarten had some very special visitors this week! 🚓🚒🚑
We welcomed community helpers from the Fernandina Beach Police Department, Fire Department, and EMTs. Our students loved learning about the important jobs they do, exploring emergency vehicles, and even getting a chance to step inside an ambulance!
Thank you to our local heroes for taking the time to inspire and teach our students—we appreciate all you do for our community! 💙
In Ms. Carlton's class this week, Saxon stories were as sweet as pie! 🥧📊
Students had the chance to taste three different kinds of pie, vote for their favorite, and then graph the results. From there, they dove into analyzing the data and answering questions—bringing math to life in a hands-on (and delicious!) way.
We love finding fun, meaningful ways to connect reading and math for our learners! 💛📚➕
Happy Assistant Principal Week to an incredible leader, Dr. Carty! 🌟
Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community each and every day. Whether you’re problem-solving, encouraging others, or going above and beyond to ensure success for all, your passion never goes unnoticed.
We are so grateful for your commitment, your positivity, and the way you lead with both heart and purpose. Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place for everyone!
#AssistantPrincipalWeek #Gratitude #SchoolLeadership #ThankYouDrCarty
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Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support make a lasting impact on our students, staff, and school community each and every day. Whether you’re problem-solving, encouraging others, or going above and beyond to ensure success for all, your passion never goes unnoticed.
We are so grateful for your commitment, your positivity, and the way you lead with both heart and purpose. Thank you for all that you do to make our school a better place for everyone!
#AssistantPrincipalWeek #Gratitude #SchoolLeadership #ThankYouDrCarty
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🌟 Sunday Scoop 🌟
Thank you for another wonderful week at Southside! We’ve had so many exciting field trips and fun events, and it has been amazing to see such strong parent involvement. Your support truly makes a difference for our students! 💙
As we look ahead, Progress Monitoring 3 testing is coming up at the end of April. One of the best ways to help your child succeed is by reading together every night—a small habit with a big impact! 📚
We also encourage families to check out these helpful resources for supporting learning at home:
📘 Math at Home Plan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:db5b7127-d822-4d8d-b94b-74732baf71a5
📗 Read at Home Plan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:06d8e70a-d938-487b-b855-457d5da902f8
🧥 Lost & Found Reminder: We have many unclaimed sweaters and jackets! Be sure to stop by and check if any belong to your student.
Thank you for your continued partnership—we’re looking forward to another great week! ⚓💙
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Thank you for another wonderful week at Southside! We’ve had so many exciting field trips and fun events, and it has been amazing to see such strong parent involvement. Your support truly makes a difference for our students! 💙
As we look ahead, Progress Monitoring 3 testing is coming up at the end of April. One of the best ways to help your child succeed is by reading together every night—a small habit with a big impact! 📚
We also encourage families to check out these helpful resources for supporting learning at home:
📘 Math at Home Plan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:db5b7127-d822-4d8d-b94b-74732baf71a5
📗 Read at Home Plan: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:06d8e70a-d938-487b-b855-457d5da902f8
🧥 Lost & Found Reminder: We have many unclaimed sweaters and jackets! Be sure to stop by and check if any belong to your student.
Thank you for your continued partnership—we’re looking forward to another great week! ⚓💙
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