Southside Elementary
Grades K-2 | Phone: (904)-491-7941
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! ⚓💙
https://canva.link/h0hof0nj1kf5xam
Our SES family knows how to end the week in style! 🐣🎉
We wrapped up the day with a fun-filled faculty and staff egg hunt—complete with treats, gift cards, leave-early passes, and lots of laughter.
A small way to celebrate the big impact our team makes every single day. 💙
#SESStrong #StaffAppreciation #BestTeamEver
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We wrapped up the day with a fun-filled faculty and staff egg hunt—complete with treats, gift cards, leave-early passes, and lots of laughter.
A small way to celebrate the big impact our team makes every single day. 💙
#SESStrong #StaffAppreciation #BestTeamEver
https://canva.link/8ytyib7er3wjqgm
📚✨ Happy School Librarian Appreciation Day! ✨📚
Today, April 4th, we proudly celebrate our amazing school librarian, Ms. Hicks! 💙
Ms. Hicks does so much more than manage our library—she inspires a love of reading, supports our students in discovering new worlds, and is always there to help both staff and students find exactly what they need. Her dedication, kindness, and passion make a lasting impact on our entire school community.
Thank you, Ms. Hicks, for all the wonderful things you do each and every day. We are so lucky to have you as part of our crew! ⚓📖
#ThankYouMsHicks #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #LoveOurLibrarian
Today, April 4th, we proudly celebrate our amazing school librarian, Ms. Hicks! 💙
Ms. Hicks does so much more than manage our library—she inspires a love of reading, supports our students in discovering new worlds, and is always there to help both staff and students find exactly what they need. Her dedication, kindness, and passion make a lasting impact on our entire school community.
Thank you, Ms. Hicks, for all the wonderful things you do each and every day. We are so lucky to have you as part of our crew! ⚓📖
#ThankYouMsHicks #SchoolLibrarianAppreciationDay #LoveOurLibrarian
🎨 Artist of the Month – Southside Elementary
Congratulations to Grace Lynn Haworth for being selected as April's Artist of the Month at Southside Elementary!
🖌 Artwork Title: Peacock
👩🏫 Art Teacher: Ms. Johns
Grace's artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau
Congratulations to Grace Lynn Haworth for being selected as April's Artist of the Month at Southside Elementary!
🖌 Artwork Title: Peacock
👩🏫 Art Teacher: Ms. Johns
Grace's artwork will be featured in the Nassau County School District Artist of the Month Gallery at the district office. The district is proud to celebrate the creativity and talent of our students across Nassau County.
Thank you to the Nassau County community for supporting arts education through the One Mill, which helps make opportunities like this possible for students across the district.
#ArtMillage #NCSDArts #YourMillAtWork #WeAreNassau
Kindergarten Round-Up is right around the corner! If you have an incoming Kindergarten student, you don't want to miss out!
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💙🏴☠️ Happy National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! 🏴☠️💙
Today we celebrate the incredible paraprofessionals who make a difference in the lives of our Little Pirates each and every day! From supporting learning in the classroom to building meaningful connections with our students, their dedication does not go unnoticed.
To show our appreciation, we treated them to a little extra love with 🍰 cake, 🎁 Dunkin’ gift cards, and ⏰ leave-early passes—just a small token of our BIG gratitude!
Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and the countless ways you go above and beyond. Our school is a better place because of YOU! 💙
#ParaprofessionalAppreciationDay #LittlePirates #Grateful #MakingADifference
April is the Month of the Military Family! The Month of the Military Family in Florida gives communities an opportunity to emphasize and recognize the sacrifices of military families.
🌸 April Parent Newsletter is Here! 🌸
We’re excited to welcome a brand new month filled with learning, growth, and fun opportunities for our students and families!
Our April Parent Newsletter is now available and packed with important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with everything happening at our school.
📚 Inside this month’s newsletter:
✨ Important dates and events
✨ Testing and academic updates
✨ School celebrations and highlights
✨ Ways to stay involved and support your child
We encourage all families to take a few moments to read through and stay informed. Your partnership makes all the difference in helping our students succeed!
Let’s make April a fantastic month together!
https://app.smore.com/n/n2guyd
We’re excited to welcome a brand new month filled with learning, growth, and fun opportunities for our students and families!
Our April Parent Newsletter is now available and packed with important updates, upcoming events, and ways to stay connected with everything happening at our school.
📚 Inside this month’s newsletter:
✨ Important dates and events
✨ Testing and academic updates
✨ School celebrations and highlights
✨ Ways to stay involved and support your child
We encourage all families to take a few moments to read through and stay informed. Your partnership makes all the difference in helping our students succeed!
Let’s make April a fantastic month together!
https://app.smore.com/n/n2guyd
🌟⚓ Sailors of the Month – March ⚓🌟
Join us in celebrating our incredible Sailors of the Month for March! These outstanding students were recognized for demonstrating the resiliency trait of Volunteerism & Mentorship.
They exemplify what it means to lead with heart by giving and seeking support, guidance, training, and expertise. Whether helping a classmate, stepping up as leaders, or asking for help to grow, they show that true strength comes from lifting others up and continuing to learn.
👏 Your willingness to support one another and build a positive community does not go unnoticed. You are shining examples of what it means to be a leader!
https://canva.link/3ij9ta587jgb95t
Join us in celebrating our incredible Sailors of the Month for March! These outstanding students were recognized for demonstrating the resiliency trait of Volunteerism & Mentorship.
They exemplify what it means to lead with heart by giving and seeking support, guidance, training, and expertise. Whether helping a classmate, stepping up as leaders, or asking for help to grow, they show that true strength comes from lifting others up and continuing to learn.
👏 Your willingness to support one another and build a positive community does not go unnoticed. You are shining examples of what it means to be a leader!
https://canva.link/3ij9ta587jgb95t