Southside Elementary
Grades K-2 | Phone: (904)-491-7941
This week we celebrate National School Social Worker Week and recognize the incredible impact of Ms. Coaxum at Southside! 💙
We are so appreciative of the care and dedication she brings to our school community every day. Ms. Coaxum spends countless hours building meaningful relationships with our students, supporting grade-level teams during meetings, and connecting families with valuable resources.
Her commitment to ensuring every student feels supported, heard, and empowered truly makes a difference at Southside. Thank you, Ms. Coaxum, for the heart you bring to our school and for the lives you positively impact each day! 🌟
#NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek #ThankYou #SouthsideStrong #EveryStudentCounts #EveryMomentMatters
We are so appreciative of the care and dedication she brings to our school community every day. Ms. Coaxum spends countless hours building meaningful relationships with our students, supporting grade-level teams during meetings, and connecting families with valuable resources.
Her commitment to ensuring every student feels supported, heard, and empowered truly makes a difference at Southside. Thank you, Ms. Coaxum, for the heart you bring to our school and for the lives you positively impact each day! 🌟
#NationalSchoolSocialWorkerWeek #ThankYou #SouthsideStrong #EveryStudentCounts #EveryMomentMatters
We are in need of Volunteers for the 1st and 2nd Grade AR Store next week. If you are available to help, please sign up using this link. Remember, all Volunteers must be board approved.
https://signup.com/go/xWJmzrO
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🦷✨ Smiles in Kindergarten! ✨🦷
Ms. Head’s kindergarten class had a special visit from Dr. Porter of Lofton Creek Smiles! Our little learners discovered all about dental hygiene — from proper brushing techniques to the importance of keeping those smiles healthy and bright. 😁
Thank you, Dr. Porter, for taking the time to teach our students such important lifelong habits. We love partnering with our local community helpers! 💙
#HealthySmiles #KindergartenLearning #CommunityPartners
Ms. Head’s kindergarten class had a special visit from Dr. Porter of Lofton Creek Smiles! Our little learners discovered all about dental hygiene — from proper brushing techniques to the importance of keeping those smiles healthy and bright. 😁
Thank you, Dr. Porter, for taking the time to teach our students such important lifelong habits. We love partnering with our local community helpers! 💙
#HealthySmiles #KindergartenLearning #CommunityPartners
🦷✨ Thank You, Amelia Dental Group! ✨🦷
A huge thank you to Amelia Dental Group for visiting our students and teaching us all about the importance of dental hygiene! Our students loved learning how to keep their smiles healthy and bright. 😁
What an awesome opportunity to meet local community helpers and learn more about the important work they do every day. We appreciate you investing in our students and helping us build healthy habits for life! 💙
#CommunityPartners #HealthySmiles #ThankYou
A huge thank you to Amelia Dental Group for visiting our students and teaching us all about the importance of dental hygiene! Our students loved learning how to keep their smiles healthy and bright. 😁
What an awesome opportunity to meet local community helpers and learn more about the important work they do every day. We appreciate you investing in our students and helping us build healthy habits for life! 💙
#CommunityPartners #HealthySmiles #ThankYou
💙✨ Kindness in Action in 2nd Grade! ✨💙
Our amazing 2nd graders in Ms. Cacciapouti’s class have been spreading kindness all around campus! Students began by writing thoughtful words to describe one another inside a heart — filling our classroom with positivity and encouragement. 💗
Then, they took their kindness beyond the classroom by completing random acts of kindness throughout the school! They:
• Helped Pre-K students pack up
• Read with 1st graders
• Assisted Ms. Hicks in the library
• Picked up trash on the playground
• Supported Ms. Johns and Ms. Trammell with their kindergarteners
• Helped Ms. Whedon with her instruments
To top it off, each student reflected in writing about how their act of kindness made them feel — and the responses were heartwarming! 💙
We are so proud of these thoughtful leaders who are learning that even small acts can make a BIG difference. 💫
#KindnessMatters #2ndGradeLeaders #RandomActsOfKindness
Our amazing 2nd graders in Ms. Cacciapouti’s class have been spreading kindness all around campus! Students began by writing thoughtful words to describe one another inside a heart — filling our classroom with positivity and encouragement. 💗
Then, they took their kindness beyond the classroom by completing random acts of kindness throughout the school! They:
• Helped Pre-K students pack up
• Read with 1st graders
• Assisted Ms. Hicks in the library
• Picked up trash on the playground
• Supported Ms. Johns and Ms. Trammell with their kindergarteners
• Helped Ms. Whedon with her instruments
To top it off, each student reflected in writing about how their act of kindness made them feel — and the responses were heartwarming! 💙
We are so proud of these thoughtful leaders who are learning that even small acts can make a BIG difference. 💫
#KindnessMatters #2ndGradeLeaders #RandomActsOfKindness
⚓🌟 Congratulations to Our February Sailors of the Month! 🌟⚓
We are proud to celebrate our February Sailors of the Month! These outstanding students were selected for their ability to find solutions to everyday problems, show initiative, and involve adults when needed.
Their leadership, responsibility, and positive decision-making set a wonderful example for others. We are so proud of the way they represent our school each and every day! 💙⚓
Keep leading the way, Sailors!
We are proud to celebrate our February Sailors of the Month! These outstanding students were selected for their ability to find solutions to everyday problems, show initiative, and involve adults when needed.
Their leadership, responsibility, and positive decision-making set a wonderful example for others. We are so proud of the way they represent our school each and every day! 💙⚓
Keep leading the way, Sailors!
Parent's checkout the link below for an update on our Kids Heart Challenge! https://www.canva.com/design/DAHCiErbRok/vFcWzdlREqXxg2mf8wo69A/view?utm_content=DAHCiErbRok&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hddc52d3fd2
This morning, Southside Elementary was visited by two authors as part of the Amelia Island Book Festival's Authors In Schools Program. Author Eileen Meyer shared her book "Build a Sandcastle" with our KIndergarten students and Author Sophia Gholz shared her book "Bear At The Fair" with our 1st Grade students and her book "Bug On The Rug" with our 2nd Grade students. Each student will receive a copy of the book to share with their family. Thanks so much to the Amelia Island Book Festival for supporting our Li'l Pirate readers!
Southside Elementary is excited to welcome our newest kindergarten students for the 2026–2027 school year! 💛
🗓 Registration Dates: May 4 – May 8
📲 By Appointment Only – Scan the QR code to schedule your time.
Be sure to bring your completed registration packet and required documents to your appointment. 👏🏼
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https://signup.com/go/ikNWWrr
🗓 Registration Dates: May 4 – May 8
📲 By Appointment Only – Scan the QR code to schedule your time.
Be sure to bring your completed registration packet and required documents to your appointment. 👏🏼
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https://signup.com/go/ikNWWrr
Calling all Future Little Pirates
Sign up now to register for Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 School year.
We can't wait to meet you!
🌟 Sunday Scoop at Southside! 🌟
Thank you, Southside families, for another fantastic week! Your partnership and support continue to make a difference in the success of our students and school community. 💙
We are looking forward to an exciting spring season filled with special events like field trips, Authors in Schools visits, and our AR Store! These experiences help bring learning to life and celebrate all the hard work our students are doing each day. 🌷📚
📝 Reminder: Our Title I Parent Survey is open through March 9th, and we truly value your feedback. Your input helps us grow and improve as a school.
View this week's planner here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGj4-fTrdk/lEvMuGPam9oLUh6sCO7ohg/view?utm_content=DAGj4-fTrdk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0596258e33
Thank you for being such an important part of our Southside family! 💙
Thank you, Southside families, for another fantastic week! Your partnership and support continue to make a difference in the success of our students and school community. 💙
We are looking forward to an exciting spring season filled with special events like field trips, Authors in Schools visits, and our AR Store! These experiences help bring learning to life and celebrate all the hard work our students are doing each day. 🌷📚
📝 Reminder: Our Title I Parent Survey is open through March 9th, and we truly value your feedback. Your input helps us grow and improve as a school.
View this week's planner here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGj4-fTrdk/lEvMuGPam9oLUh6sCO7ohg/view?utm_content=DAGj4-fTrdk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0596258e33
Thank you for being such an important part of our Southside family! 💙
We are getting SO excited for Read Across America Week as we celebrate Dr. Seuss and the importance of reading! 📚❤️
Our halls will be filled with amazing, fun, and silly spirit days as we remind our Little Pirates that reading opens the door to imagination, adventure, and lifelong learning.
We can’t wait to see everyone join in the fun and show their Pirate spirit all week long! ⚓📖
Oh, the places we’ll go when we READ! 🎉
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Our halls will be filled with amazing, fun, and silly spirit days as we remind our Little Pirates that reading opens the door to imagination, adventure, and lifelong learning.
We can’t wait to see everyone join in the fun and show their Pirate spirit all week long! ⚓📖
Oh, the places we’ll go when we READ! 🎉
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Yesterday we celebrated our amazing SES Bus Drivers! 🚌💛
We surprised them with morning snacks and heartfelt thank-you notes to show just how much we appreciate everything they do. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons — they always put our students first and ensure they arrive to and from school safely each and every day.
Our bus drivers are often the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last caring goodbye in the afternoon. Their patience, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed!
Thank you for being such an important part of the SES family. We appreciate you more than words can say! 💙✨
Even though it’s February, we are still digging deep into our data and making intentional instructional plans and adjustments to ensure every Little Pirate gets exactly what they need! ⚓📊
Whether it’s remediation or enrichment, we are committed to meeting students where they are and helping them grow. Every student deserves a seat at the table — and at our school, every Little Pirate matters! 💙🏴☠️
#LittlePirates #DataDriven #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
Whether it’s remediation or enrichment, we are committed to meeting students where they are and helping them grow. Every student deserves a seat at the table — and at our school, every Little Pirate matters! 💙🏴☠️
#LittlePirates #DataDriven #EveryStudentMattersEveryMomentCounts
✏️✨ Kindergarten Authors at Work! ✨✏️
Ms. Head’s kindergarten students have been hard at work strengthening their handwriting skills and writing complete sentences about their stories this week! 📝📚
From carefully forming each letter to stretching out words and adding details, these young writers are building strong foundations one sentence at a time. We are so proud of their focus, creativity, and growing confidence as authors! 💛
Keep shining, Kindergarten! 🌟
Ms. Head’s kindergarten students have been hard at work strengthening their handwriting skills and writing complete sentences about their stories this week! 📝📚
From carefully forming each letter to stretching out words and adding details, these young writers are building strong foundations one sentence at a time. We are so proud of their focus, creativity, and growing confidence as authors! 💛
Keep shining, Kindergarten! 🌟
Parents,
We are so grateful to all the families who have already signed up and donated to Kids Heart Challenge 2026. Did you know that a percentage of the money raised goes towards buying new PE equipment for all the students at Southside? Also, by signing your student up, just for the free bracelet, it will help their teacher earn a $25 Amazon gift card. If at least 3 students in the class complete Finn's Mission, their teacher will earn another $25 gift card. Please help our school and your student's teacher complete our mission in reaching our goal of $9.000!! Right now, we have just over $6,000, which is wonderful! We have 13 days left in our mission to reach our goal! Last year we raised over $13,000 which was our best year yet!! Let's see if we can beat that goal! Thank you for all that you do in supporting your student.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Trammell
PE Teacher
We are so grateful to all the families who have already signed up and donated to Kids Heart Challenge 2026. Did you know that a percentage of the money raised goes towards buying new PE equipment for all the students at Southside? Also, by signing your student up, just for the free bracelet, it will help their teacher earn a $25 Amazon gift card. If at least 3 students in the class complete Finn's Mission, their teacher will earn another $25 gift card. Please help our school and your student's teacher complete our mission in reaching our goal of $9.000!! Right now, we have just over $6,000, which is wonderful! We have 13 days left in our mission to reach our goal! Last year we raised over $13,000 which was our best year yet!! Let's see if we can beat that goal! Thank you for all that you do in supporting your student.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Trammell
PE Teacher
📅 No School Reminder
Nassau County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Parents and families can view the complete school calendar at:
🔗 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/calendar
#WeAreNassau
Nassau County School District schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
Parents and families can view the complete school calendar at:
🔗 https://www.nassau.k12.fl.us/calendar
#WeAreNassau
Southside Elementary School second-grade students are mastering money skills through a fun, engaging, hands-on math activity.
Students created custom ice cream sundaes, then calculated costs, paid for each item, and built their own combinations using coins. This real-world learning experience helped students practice counting money, addition, and decision-making in a meaningful and memorable way.
Learning truly has never been sweeter.
#WeAreNassau #SouthsideElementary #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryEducation
Students created custom ice cream sundaes, then calculated costs, paid for each item, and built their own combinations using coins. This real-world learning experience helped students practice counting money, addition, and decision-making in a meaningful and memorable way.
Learning truly has never been sweeter.
#WeAreNassau #SouthsideElementary #MathInAction #HandsOnLearning #ElementaryEducation
Southside Elementary School's Pre-K students had a rockin' good time exploring music through hands-on learning. Students welcomed a special guest, Mr. Leary, who shared his collection of instruments, demonstrated how they work, and invited students to create music of their own, including experimenting with a didgeridoo.
The classroom was filled with curiosity, creativity, and joyful expression as students learned through sound, rhythm, and movement. Experiences like this support early learning by encouraging exploration, collaboration, and self-expression through the arts.
#WeAreNassau
The classroom was filled with curiosity, creativity, and joyful expression as students learned through sound, rhythm, and movement. Experiences like this support early learning by encouraging exploration, collaboration, and self-expression through the arts.
#WeAreNassau
The Nassau County School District is hiring school bus drivers to support safe, reliable transportation for students across our community.
Competitive pay. Strong benefits. Meaningful work.
✔ Hiring bonus of $2,500–$3,000*
✔ $18–$19+ per hour*
✔ Annual attendance and safety bonuses
✔ Free training provided
✔ Millage bonus for the 2025–2026 school year: $5,877 (prorated)
Join a team that plays a vital role in student success every day.
📞 Questions? Contact the NCSD Transportation Department at 904-225-0127
🚌 Apply to be an NCSD Bus Driver today.
*Hourly pay based on union contract negotiations and years of experience.
#SchoolBusDrivers #NowHiring #TransportationJobs #EducationCareers #PublicServiceJobs #NassauCountyFL #WeAreNassau
