Today is DAY 2

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Cheese Filled Dippers w/Tomato Soup/Rams Chicken Club/Pizza
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

December Theme – The “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme for December is “Empathy.”  This month’s quote is from Yogi Berra.  Yogi Berra said, “You can observe a lot by watching.”  During the holiday season, we need to have empathy for those who are unable to enjoy the celebrations for one reason or another.  We can show our compassion and try to help others in need.

CHOP Pajama Day – TODAY is our annual CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Pajama Day!  Pajama Day benefits CHOP and costs $1.00 to participate.  Thanks go out to everyone who is participating today.

Coin Wars News – TODAY is the last day for Coin Wars.  The grade with the highest silver coin total will win a recess period and soft pretzels.  Thanks go out to everyone for participating in Coin Wars.  Stay tuned for the results of the competition.

Library News – The library will close at 2:30PM today.

South Street Store – The South Street Store will be open today during CP11.

Annual Fundraiser Rewards News - Here are some important dates and notices about the Fundraiser rewards:
1.    The BINGO Party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5th from 8:10-8:55AM.  Students who sold $75 or more worth of product during our fundraiser last month have earned this reward!
2.    If you earned the BLING duck, remember to wear it so you can receive two bingo cards!
3.    Students who earned the LED Light Show Projector will receive this reward at the Bingo party on Dec. 5th.
4.    The field trip to The LINC will happen next Tuesday, Dec. 5th as well!  If you need to order a brown bag lunch from the cafeteria, you must do this TODAY.
Great work everyone!  We’re already looking forward to next year!

Choir/Perkasie Tree Lighting News – 7th & 8th grade choir members singing at the Perkasie Tree Lighting are reminded to meet by the Shelly’s building on 7th & Market Streets at 5:00PM TOMORROW.  Staff and students: If you attend the Perkasie Tree Lighting event, come listen to us sing in the white tent around 5:20PM.

SCN Family Movie Night - Save the date!  Friday night December 15th South SCN will be showing the movie Elf in the gym!  Bring your family, blankets and pillows!  Buy your tickets ahead of time $2 per person or $5 per family.  You can even order a slice or full pie of pizza from Bravos!  Concessions will also be for sale.  If you are interested in attending the fun family night, stop in the main office and pick up an information form.  Make sure to send in your money (to the South MS main office) by Friday December 8th.  We can't wait to enjoy this Holiday classic with you!

Holiday Maker Space – Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open for 2 more workshops as follows: Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.

Boys’ Basketball – There will be a mandatory boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, December 5th during CP11 in the gym.  All boys interested in playing must attend.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 1

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Pizza/Cheeseburger/Black Bean Burger
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Ski/Snowboard Club – Today is the last day to sign up for ski/snowboard club.  See Mrs. Boyer with any questions.

South Street Store – The South Street Store will be open today during CP11.

Holiday Maker Space – Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open as follows:  TODAY, November 30th, Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.

AM Intramurals – There will be 6/7/78 grade AM intramurals tomorrow morning.  Have your parents drop you off at the gym entrance between 6:30-7:00AM.   Tomorrow we will play: Battleship!  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  Hope to see you there.

CHOP Pajama Day – TOMORROW is our annual CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Pajama Day!  Pajama Day benefits CHOP and costs $1.00 to participate.  You can even wear slippers and onesie pajamas as long as they are school appropriate.

Coin Wars News – TOMORROW is the last day for Coin Wars.  We are so close to $200.00, so please keep bringing in your coins and help us get to $200.00.  The grade with the highest silver coin total on Friday will win a recess period and soft pretzels.

Annual Fundraiser Rewards News - Here are some important dates and notices about the Fundraiser rewards:
1.    The BINGO Party will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 5th from 8:10-8:55AM.  Students who sold $75 or more worth of product during our fundraiser last month have earned this reward!
2.    If you earned the BLING duck, remember to wear it so you can receive two bingo cards!
3.    Students who earned the LED Light Show Projector will receive this reward at the Bingo party on Dec. 5th.
4.    The field trip to The LINC will happen next Tuesday, Dec. 5th as well!  If you need to order a brown bag lunch from the cafeteria, you must do this by FRIDAY, Dec. 1st.
Great work everyone!  We’re already looking forward to next year!

Boys’ Basketball – There will be a mandatory boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, December 5th during CP11 in the gym.  All boys interested in playing must attend.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 6

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Beef Stroganoff/Hot Dog/Spicy Chicken Sandwich
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

AM Intramurals – The wellness department thanks the 12 players who came out for AM street hockey this morning.  The winner today was the “Blue Team” with a score of 4-2.  Top scorers for the day were:
•    Collin Engler – 3 goals
•    Daniel Ashby – 1 goal
•    Jonathan Byer – 1 goal
•    Gabe Timm – 1 goal
Great game today!

Music Dept. News - 
•    Orchestra – 6th grade orchestra will meet in the auditorium during CP11 today.

South Street Store – The South Street Store will be open today during CP11.

Shrek, Jr. News – This is a reminder that the musical’s first meeting is today after school in the auditorium from 3:00-5:00PM.  All cast and stage crew members must attend.  And remind your parents that there is a parent meeting today from 5:00-6:00PM.

AM Intramurals – There will be South Fellowship Thursday tomorrow morning.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  Hope to see you there.

Holiday Maker Space – Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open as follows:  Thursday, November 30th, Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.

CHOP Pajama Day – This Friday is our annual CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Pajama Day!  Pajama Day benefits CHOP and costs $1.00 to participate.  You can even wear slippers and onesie pajamas as long as they are school appropriate.

Coin Wars News – This is the last week for Coin Wars.  Friday will be the last day to bring in your change.  Yesterday, 8th grade brought in over $30.00 in coins and is currently in the lead with $82.65.  6th grade is now in second place with $49.75.  7th grade is in 3rd place with $28.94.  It is still anyone’s game to win.  Remember that pennies and dollar bills subtract points so sabotage other grades by placing bills and pennies in their jars.  The grade with the highest silver coin total on Friday will win a recess period and soft pretzels.

Boys’ Basketball – There will be a mandatory boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, December 5th during CP11 in the gym.  All boys interested in playing must attend.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 5

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Baked Chicken Leg/Hamburger/Black Bean Burger
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Music Dept. News - 
•    Band – There is concert band today in room #111 during CP11.
•    Orchestra – 7th & 8th grade orchestra will meet in the auditorium during CP11 today.
•    Choir – 7th & 8th grade choir members are reminded that there is rehearsal after school today for the Perkasie Tree Lighting performance.  Students wishing to perform must attend at least one rehearsal.  Please have a ride home at 4:15PM or plan to take the activity bus.

Coding Club – After school Coding Club is cancelled today.

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school beginning TODAY.  The other dates are: Thursday, November 30th, Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

AM Intramurals – There will be AM street hockey tomorrow morning for 6/7/8 grade students.  Doors open at 6:30PM.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  Hope to see you there.

Spirit Day – Tomorrow is our last spirit day for November and it will be “Camouflage Day.”  Wear your best camo tomorrow and get a raffle ticket.

CHOP Pajama Day – This Friday is our annual CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Pajama Day!  Pajama Day benefits CHOP and costs $1.00 to participate.  You can even wear slippers and onesie pajamas as long as they are school appropriate.

Coin Wars News – This is the last week for Coin Wars.  Friday will be the last day to bring in your change.  Yesterday, 8th grade brought in over $30.00 in coins and is currently in the lead with $82.65.  6th grade is now in second place with $49.75.  7th grade is in 3rd place with $28.94.  It is still anyone’s game to win.  Remember that pennies and dollar bills subtract points so sabotage other grades by placing bills and pennies in their jars.  The grade with the highest silver coin total on Friday will win a recess period and soft pretzels.

Boys’ Basketball – There will be a mandatory boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, December 5th during CP11 in the gym.  All boys interested in playing must attend.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 4

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Asian Pepper Steak w/rice/Grilled Cheese/Bosco Sticks
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Rachel’s Closet – Rachel’s Closet is closed on Mondays.  Please do not send students to Rachel’s Closet today.

Music Dept. News - 
•    Band – There is jazz band today in room #111 during CP11.
•    Choir – 7th & 8th grade choir members are reminded that there is rehearsal after school today and tomorrow for the Perkasie Tree Lighting performance.  Students wishing to perform must attend at least one rehearsal.  Please have a ride home at 4:15PM or plan to take the activity bus.

Homework Club News – Homework club will be meeting in room #106 today.  Hope to see you there!

Reading Olympics – There will be a Reading Olympics meeting after school in the library TODAY, until 4:00PM.  Please have a ride home or you may take the 4:15PM bus.

AM Intramurals – There will be NO 6th grade AM intramurals tomorrow morning.  See you this Friday for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade intramurals.

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school beginning on Tuesday, November 28th.  The other dates are: Thursday, November 30th, Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

CHOP Pajama Day – This Friday is our annual CHOP (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) Pajama Day!  Pajama Day benefits CHOP and costs $1.00 to participate.  You can even wear slippers and onesie pajamas as long as they are school appropriate.

Coin Wars News – This is the last week for Coin Wars.  Right now, 6th grade is in the lead but 8th grade is very close behind.  Let’s help our South families in need have a great winter holiday by bringing in as much spare change as possible by this Friday.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 3

Cafeteria News – Due to the early dismissal today, lunch will NOT be served.

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Band – Concert band will rehearse during CP1 today in room #111.

Fall Food Drive News – Yesterday concluded our Fall Food Drive.  Mr. Bech and Ms. Meneeley must have been super motivating on Friday because 367 cans were brought in yesterday alone which brings us to a grand total of 565 cans collected!  Way to go South!  This week, Ms. Loftus’s homeroom brought in the most cans, so they will be receiving a prize.
Now for the overall standings and winner:
•    95 cans were collected by the student council homeroom.
•    77 cans were collected by Ms. Loftus’ homeroom.
Thanks go out to everyone who participated in the fall food drive and brought in cans.  We did a great job of helping FISH restock their shelves for the upcoming holidays.  We will have another grade-based food drive in the spring.

Reading Olympics – There will be a Reading Olympics meeting after school on Monday, November 27th until 4:00PM in the library.  Please have a ride home or you may take the 4:15PM bus.  Students are welcome to visit the library today to select a book to read over the Thanksgiving break.

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school beginning on Tuesday, November 28th.  The other dates are: Thursday, November 30th, Tuesday, December 5th, and Thursday, December 7th.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 2

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Baked French toast casserole w/sausage/grilled cheese/Bosco sticks
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Music News – 
•    Orchestra – 
o    7th & 8th grade orchestra will meet during CP1 today.  Please report to the auditorium after announcements.
o    6th grade orchestra will meet in the auditorium during CP3 today.
•    Band – 
o    Jazz band is rehearsing during CP2 in room #111.
o    Symphonic band is rehearsing during CP10 in room #111.

Rachel’s Closet – Rachel’s Closet is closed on Mondays.

AM Intramurals – There will be 6th, 7th, and 8th grade intramurals tomorrow morning and we will be playing basketball, GaGa, and volleyball.  Drop off is at the gym entrance between 6:30-7:00AM.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  See you then!

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 1

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Buffalo Chicken Dippers/Rams Chicken Club/Chicken Patty Sandwich
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

AM Intramurals – The wellness department thanks the 18 students who came out this morning for AM intramurals.  Great job today!  See you next week.

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

Fall Food Drive –  We really don’t have many cans so far and FISH needs our help to stock their shelves.  We will collect again on the last day of our food drive which is Monday, November 20th.  Help us help FISH by bringing in non-perishable goods.  The homeroom that collects the most cans overall will win a pizza, pretzel, or donut party.

Shrek, Jr. News – If you auditioned for the musical or signed up for stage crew, the cast and crew list will be posted on the Drama Club bulletin board 11th period today.  It will also be posted on South’s musical website.

Indoor Color Guard – Want to see what Color Guard is all about?  Join us for auditions TODAY, from 5:30-8:00PM in the PHS green gym.  Everyone automatically has a spot on the team.  This is to teach everyone and see your skill level to place you on either the Regional A Guard of the Novice Guard.  Hope to see you there.

Laptops - Attn. Students:  This is a reminder that you MUST charge your laptop every night.  If you forgot to charge your laptop, see your classroom teacher.  Each classroom has 2 emergency chargers available for student use.  You do not need to get a loaner laptop from Mr. Jones just because you forgot to charge.  See your classroom teacher to borrow the classroom charger.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 6

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Pizza/Cheeseburger/Black Bean Burger
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Homework Club – Homework Club is cancelled for today.  See you on Monday!

Holiday Maker Space – Do you love to make things?  Would you like to make gifts for your loved ones for the holidays?  Current STEM students are invited to South’s Holiday Maker Space.  You can stay after school to make holiday gifts in the STEM lab for FREE.  The Holiday Maker Space will be open 4 days after school.  Come as many times as you like.  Pick up a permission slip in the office or outside of room #107.  Space is limited so sign up right away!

Fall Food Drive – This is just a reminder that tomorrow is our next collection day for the Fall Food Drive.  We really don’t have many cans so far and FISH needs our help to stock their shelves.  Also, we will collect again on the last day of our food drive which is Monday, November 20th.  Help us help FISH by bringing in non-perishable goods.  The homeroom that collects the most cans overall will win a pizza, pretzel, or donut party.

AM Intramurals – There will be 6/7/8 grade intramurals tomorrow morning.  Have your parents drop you off at the gym entrance between 6:30-7:00AM.  We will play basketball and hockey.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  We hope to see you there!

Shrek, Jr. News – Thanks go out to everyone who auditioned for this year’s musical.  The cast list and stage crew list will be posted on the drama club bulletin board this Friday, November 17th at the start of CP11.

Indoor Color Guard – Want to see what Color Guard is all about?  Join us for auditions on Tuesday, November 14th, and Friday, November 17th, from 5:30-8:00PM in the PHS green gym.  Everyone automatically has a spot on the team.  This is to teach everyone and see your skill level to place you on either the Regional A Guard of the Novice Guard.  Hope to see you there.

Laptops - Attn. Students:  If you forgot to charge your laptop, see your classroom teacher.  Each classroom has 2 chargers available for student use.  You do not need to get a loaner laptop from Mr. Jones just because you forgot to charge.  See your classroom teacher to borrow the classroom charger.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 5

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Mac & Cheese Fusion Bowl/Hotdog/Spicy Chicken Patty
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

AM Intramurals – The wellness department thanks the 15 players who came out today for AM street hockey.  The winner today was the “non-pinnies” team with a score of 5-3.  Top scorers for the day were:
•    Collin Engler – 3 goals
•    Jonathan Byer – 2 goals
•    Luke Kempf – 1 goal
•    Casey Lofaro – 1 goal
•    Marley Ambruch – 1 goal
Great game today!

Rachel’s Closet – Rachel’s Closet is closed today.

Music News – 
•    Orchestra – 6th grade orchestra will meet in the auditorium today during CP11.

Homework Club – Homework Club will be meeting at 3:00PM in room #106 today.  Hope to see you there!

South Fellowship Thursday – There will be South Fellowship Thursday tomorrow morning in the gym.  Hope to see you there!

Ski/Snowboard Club – There will be an informational meeting Thursday, November 16th in the auditorium during CP11.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in ski and snowboard club should plan to attend this meeting immediately after PM announcements.

Shrek, Jr. News – Thanks go out to everyone who auditioned for this year’s musical.  The cast list and stage crew list will be posted on the drama club bulletin board this Friday, November 17th at the start of CP11.

Indoor Color Guard – Want to see what Color Guard is all about?  Join us for auditions on Tuesday, November 14th, and Friday, November 17th, from 5:30-8:00PM in the PHS green gym.  Everyone automatically has a spot on the team.  This is to teach everyone and see your skill level to place you on either the Regional A Guard of the Novice Guard.  Hope to see you there.

Laptops - Attn. Students:  If you forgot to charge your laptop, see your classroom teacher.  Each classroom has 2 chargers available for student use.  You do not need to get a loaner laptop from Mr. Jones just because you forgot to charge.  See your classroom teacher to borrow the classroom charger.

Fall Food Drive – Did you know that some of our South families depend on Pennridge FISH to have food at home?  Let’s do our part to help FISH stock their shelves for the holidays!  Our next fall food drive collection day will be this Friday and we will have another collection next Monday.  The Food Drive ends next Monday.  Don’t forget to bring in cans to your PM homeroom or independent study classroom.  Let’s try to get to 500 cans by next Monday.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 4

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Roast Pork Cuban Sandwich/Hamburger/Black Bean Burger
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Fall Food Drive Update – After the 2nd week of the Fall Food Drive, Mr. Bach’s homeroom is still in the lead with 39 cans.  Student Council is in 2nd place with 31 cans.  So far, we only have 148 cans.  Did you know that some of our South families depend on Pennridge FISH to have food at home?  Let’s do our part to help FISH stock their shelves for the holidays!  Our next collection day will be this Friday and we will have another collection next Monday.  The Food Drive ends next Monday.  Mrs. Bishop’s homeroom is the winner for this week and they will receive a prize.  Don’t forget to bring in cans to your PM homeroom or independent study classroom.  Let’s try to get to 500 cans by next Monday.

Coin Wars Update – We are about halfway through Coin Wars and so far we have $111.60.  Keep those coins coming to help our South families in need.  The more we collect, the more families we can help.  Want to help South families in need?  There are jars in the cafeteria during lunches to put your coins in.  The competition runs through Thursday, November 30th.  During lunch, you can place your silver coins in your grade level container.  The grade with the most silver coins on the 30th will win.  You can sabotage other grades by placing dollars and pennies in their containers.  Bills and pennies will subtract points from your grade’s total.  Currently, 6th grade has $47.83, 7th grade has $25.54, and 8th grade has $32.05.  There will be a prize for the grade that has the highest silver coin total at the end.

Music News – 
•    Concert Band – There is concert band practice today during CP11 in room #111.
•    Orchestra – 7th & 8th grade orchestra will meet in the auditorium today during CP11.

Girls’ Basketball Permission Forms – The girls’ basketball team is reminded to turn in your field trip permission forms to the main office by 3:00PM TODAY.

Homework Club – Homework Club will be meeting at 3:00PM in room #106 today.  Hope to see you there!

Coding Club – Coding Club is cancelled today.

Indoor Color Guard – Want to spin or see what Color Guard is all about?  Join us for auditions on Tuesday, November 14th, and Friday, November 17th, from 5:30-8:00PM in the PHS green gym.  Everyone automatically has a spot on the team.  This is to teach everyone and see your skill level to place you on either the Regional A Guard of the Novice Guard.  Hope to see you there.

AM Intramurals – There will be AM street hockey tomorrow morning for 6/7/8 grade students.  Doors open at 6:30AM.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.  Hope to see you there!

Ski/Snowboard Club – There will be an informational meeting Thursday, November 16th in the auditorium during CP11.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in ski and snowboard club should plan to attend this meeting immediately after PM announcements.

Annual Fundraiser Field Trip – Students who have not done so already are reminded to turn in their permission slips for the trip to The LINC, to Mrs. Hippauf ASAP.  If you need another copy of the permission slip, please see Mrs. Hippauf in room #204 during CP11 today.  Thank you!

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 3

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Chicken Totchos/Grilled Cheese/Bosco Sticks
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Let’s Celebrate Kindness – What do Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shorb have in common?  They both love a good cardigan!  Wear a cardigan or purple and orange to promote kindness today.  The cardigan movement started after the death of the late Mr. Fred Rogers, and the goal of Cardigan Day is the spread kindness.  It also coincides with World Kindness Day.  Do your best to spread kindness throughout your day today.  In the words of Mr. Rogers, “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”

Rachel’s Closet – Rachel’s Closet is closed on Mondays.  Please do not send students to the closet today.

AM Intramurals – There will be NO 6th grade intramurals tomorrow morning.  See you Friday.

Ski/Snowboard Club – There will be an informational meeting Thursday, November 16th in the auditorium during CP11.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in ski and snowboard club should plan to attend this meeting immediately after PM announcements.

Jazz Band – There is jazz band practice today during CP11 in room #111.

Girls’ Basketball Permission Forms – The girls’ basketball team is reminded to turn in your field trip permission forms to the main office by tomorrow.

Annual Fundraiser Field Trip – Students who have not done so already are reminded to turn in their permission slips for the trip to The LINC, to Mrs. Hippauf ASAP.  If you need another copy of the permission slip, please see Mrs. Hippauf in room #204 during CP11 today.  Thank you!

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 2

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Thanksgiving Dinner/Rams Chicken Club/Chicken Patty Sandwich
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

AM Intramurals – The wellness department thanks the 21 students who came out this morning for 6/7/8 grade intramurals.  It was a great morning of playing dodgeball.  See you next week!

Ski/Snowboard Club – There will be an informational meeting TODAY in the auditorium during CP11.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in ski and snowboard club should plan to attend this meeting immediately after PM announcements.

Spring Musical – If you auditioned for the musical, please check the callback list on the drama club bulletin board.  If you are on the call back list, you must attend a brief meeting in room #100 today at 2:30PM.  You will get your needed call back materials.  Questions?  See Mrs. Small in room #200.  Thanks go out to everyone who auditioned this week.  If you are not on the callback list, that does not mean you are not in the show.  The official cast list will be posted on Tuesday, November 21st.

Let’s Celebrate Kindness – What do Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shorb have in common?  They both love a good cardigan!  On Monday, November 13, wear a cardigan or purple and orange to promote kindness.  The cardigan movement started after the death of the late Mr. Fred Rogers, and the goal of Cardigan Day is the spread kindness.  It also coincides with World Kindness Day.  There will be raffle tickets given on Monday if you were wearing either a cardigan or purple or orange.  Also spread kindness throughout your day on Monday.  In the words of Mr. Rogers, “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”

Coin Wars – Hey South!  The holidays are almost here, and while they are fun and exciting for most, they can be a difficult time for families who may be going through a tough time financially.  To help make the holidays a little bit brighter for some of our South families who may need a little extra help, Student Council will be running our “Silver Coin War” amongst the grades to purchase gift cards to give families to use for the holidays.  Help your grade win a prize by putting silver coins in your grade’s jar at lunch to earn points.  Subtract points from other grades by putting bills and pennies (= non-silver coins) in their jars.  All money will go to purchasing gift cards to give to South families in need.  The competition runs from now through Thursday, November 30th.  Totals will be posted on a whiteboard each day in the café, so you can track where your grade stands.  There will be a prize for the grade that has the highest silver coin total at the end of the drive.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 1

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    Pizza/Cheeseburger/Black Bean Burger
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

Orchestra – 7th & 8th grade orchestra will meet today during CP10 in the auditorium.  See you then!

Spring Musical – This is a reminder that musical auditions continue today.  If you signed up to audition, please check the list to confirm your audition time.  The list is on the Drama Club bulletin board.  Arrive in the choir room (room #110) 5 minutes before your audition time.  Make sure you have a ride home or you will need to take the late bus home.

Rachel’s Closet – Looking to do some shopping in the evening?  Then you are in luck.   Rachel’s Closet is open to everyone for shopping TONIGHT from 5:00 – 7:00PM.  Check your class page in Canvas for the flyer.  Hope to see you there!

International Travel – Attention 7th and 8th graders: You are invited to join on an upcoming educational travel experience to Italy and Greece OR England and France in Summer 2025!  Come hear all the details, including the itinerary and the fun-packed adventures, at our informational meeting TONIGHT at 6:30 PM at North Middle School's Auditorium.  Go to your Canvas "Class of" page to see a promotional video and RSVP for the meeting!  Don’t forget to tell your parents about this opportunity!  Thank you!

AM Intramurals – There will be 6/7/8 grade intramurals tomorrow morning and we will be playing dodgeball.  Students should be dropped off at the gym lobby entrance between 6:30-7:00AM.  Hope to see you there.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.

Ski/Snowboard Club – There will be an informational meeting TOMORROW, November 10th in the auditorium during CP11.  6th, 7th, and 8th grade students who are interested in ski and snowboard club should plan to attend this meeting immediately after PM announcements.

Annual Fundraiser – As you may have heard, one of the pallets of cookie dough, pizza, etc. was not delivered yesterday.  We have been in touch with our representative from the fundraising company, who sends his sincerest apologies, and has assured me that this pallet will be delivered to South TODAY.  We know some of these orders are larger, but we will be able to send them home with your student, so you will not need to come to South for a pick up!  If you have any questions, you may contact Mrs. Hippauf at shippauf@pennridge.org.  Thanks go out to everyone who participated in this year’s annual fundraiser.

Let’s Celebrate Kindness – What do Mr. Rogers and Mr. Shorb have in common?  They both love a good cardigan!  On Monday, November 13, wear a cardigan or purple and orange to promote kindness.  The cardigan movement started after the death of the late Mr. Fred Rogers, and the goal of Cardigan Day is the spread kindness.  It also coincides with World Kindness Day.  There will be raffle tickets given on Monday if you were wearing either a cardigan or purple or orange.  Also spread kindness throughout your day on Monday.  In the words of Mr. Rogers, “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.”

Coin Wars – Hey South!  The holidays are almost here, and while they are fun and exciting for most, they can be a difficult time for families who may be going through a tough time financially.  To help make the holidays a little bit brighter for some of our South families who may need a little extra help, Student Council will be running our “Silver Coin War” amongst the grades to purchase gift cards to give families to use for the holidays.  Help your grade win a prize by putting silver coins in your grade’s jar at lunch to earn points.  Subtract points from other grades by putting bills and pennies (= non-silver coins) in their jars.  All money will go to purchasing gift cards to give to South families in need.  The competition runs from now through Thursday, November 30th.  Totals will be posted on a whiteboard each day in the café, so you can track where your grade stands.  There will be a prize for the grade that has the highest silver coin total at the end of the drive.

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.

Today is DAY 6

Cafeteria News – Today’s lunch entrees are:
•    General Tso Chicken/Hot Dog/Spicy Chicken Sandwich
•    Daily sandwich/wrap/hoagie/salad
•    PB&J sandwich

November Theme – November’s “T.A.K.E.S. P.R.I.D.E.” theme is “Kindness.”

AM Street Hockey – The wellness department thanks the 14 players who came out today for AM street hockey.  The winner today was the “Pinnies team” with a score of 6-5.  Top scorers for today were:
•    Collin Engler – 4 goals
•    Daniel Ashby – 2 goals
•    Jonathan Byer – 1 goal
•    Gavin Fox – 1 goal
•    Gabe Timm – 1 goal
•    Marley Ambruch – 1 goal
•    Gavin Snyder – 1 goal
Great game today!

Fall Food Drive – After the first week of the fall food drive, Mr. Bach’s homeroom is in the lead with 39 cans.  Ms. Johnson’s homeroom is in 2nd place with 15 cans.  So far, we only have 72 cans.  Did you know that some of our South families depend on Pennridge FISH to have food at home?  Let’s do our part to help FISH stock their shelves for the holidays!  Our next collection day will be next Monday.  Mr. Bach’s homeroom is the winner for this week and they will receive a prize.  Don’t forget to bring in cans to your PM homeroom or independent study room.  The fall food drive continues through November 20th.

Orchestra – 6th grade orchestra will meet today in the auditorium during CP11.

Annual Fundraiser – Attention Students:  The cookie dough sold during the annual fundraiser will be delivered TODAY!
•    Students who have a small order of 6 items or less will pick up their order during CP11 to take home with them at the end of the day.  After CP11 period begins, students will be called to the cafe by grade level.  Please listen carefully for these announcements so you do not miss picking up your order.  Also, teachers have been emailed the list of students who need to come to the cafe, so your CP11 period teacher will know if you are to leave homeroom.
•    Students with larger orders, your parent/guardian should come to South’s cafeteria today between 3:10-4:00PM to pick up the order.  Parents/guardians – due to the PM departing buses, please do not arrive in the parking lot before 3:10PM.  Thank you!
•    Please see Mrs. Hippauf with any questions.

Spring Musical – This is a reminder that musical auditions continue today.  If you signed up to audition, please check the list to confirm your audition time.  The list is on the Drama Club bulletin board.  Arrive in the choir room (room #110) 5 minutes before your audition time.  Make sure you have a ride home or you will need to take the late bus home.

South Fellowship Thursday – There will be South Fellowship Thursday tomorrow morning in the gym.  Hope to see you there.  Questions?  See Mr. Bosler or Mrs. Welsh.

Rachel’s Closet – Looking to do some shopping in the evening?  Then you are in luck.   Rachel’s Closet is open to everyone for shopping on November 9th from 5:00 – 7:00PM.  Check your class page in Canvas for the flyer.  Hope to see you there!

Ski/Snowboard Club – Next week there will be an information meeting on Thursday, November 16th during CP11 in the aud for students interested in ski/snowboard club.  6/7/8 grade students are welcome so come to the meeting for more information.

Coin Wars – Hey South!  The holidays are almost here, and while they are fun and exciting for most, they can be a difficult time for families who may be going through a tough time financially.  To help make the holidays a little bit brighter for some of our South families who may need a little extra help, Student Council will be running our “Silver Coin War” amongst the grades to purchase gift cards to give families to use for the holidays.  Help your grade win a prize by putting silver coins in your grade’s jar at lunch to earn points.  Subtract points from other grades by putting bills and pennies (= non-silver coins) in their jars.  All money will go to purchasing gift cards to give to South families in need.  The competition runs from now through Thursday, November 30th.  Totals will be posted on a whiteboard each day in the café, so you can track where your grade stands.  There will be a prize for the grade that has the highest silver coin total at the end of the drive.

International Travel – Attention 7th and 8th graders: You are invited to join on an upcoming educational travel experience to Italy and Greece OR England and France in Summer 2025!  Come hear all the details, including the itinerary and the fun-packed adventures, at our informational meeting on Thursday, November 9th at 6:30 PM at North Middle School's Auditorium.  Go to your Canvas "Class of" page to see a promotional video and RSVP for the meeting!  Don’t forget to tell your parents about this opportunity!  Thank you!

REMINDER – 
•    Attn. Parents/Guardians:  When dropping off/picking up students/forgotten items, PLEASE do not park in the NO PARKING/FIRE ZONE area near the main office entrance.
o    Due to bus traffic and student safety, please park on the street between the hours of 7:15AM – 8:15AM, and 2:15PM – 3:15PM.  Otherwise, you may park in the designated parking spaces in the parking lot.  Thank you!
•    All Students and staff are reminded - DO NOT open building doors for anyone.  All guests should be directed to enter thru the secure vestibule at the front of the building.