The most wonderful time of the year has finally arrived. The holiday season is a time for gift giving and receiving.. For some it may not be so wonderful depending on current circumstances. Whatever the case may be, we are still able to count our blessings and you, our Southlawn community, are one of them.

Remember to include a note with your student's teacher name and grade. The classroom with the most orders will be awarded a pizza party!

The Winter Wonderland is heading our way and as the weather is changing, it is the desire of the school that students get outside as much as possible. Please visit our FAQs on our website (or click here) for more information about outside and inside recesses.

Early in the morning, if the temperatures are 27° F or below (taking into account the windchill factor), the front doors will open at 7:30 AM. Students who have not had breakfast at home will head to the cafeteria. All students in Kindergarten and Grades 1 and 2 will go to the art room. Students in Grades 3, 4 and 5 will go to the gym. At 7:40 the hallways will open and teachers will then begin to welcome their students at their classroom.

Parents, please remember as the temperatures and weather changes, the students become cold easily. Gloves, mittens, warm shoes and coats are needed to keep their bodies warm and protected from the cold and elements. Be sure to write your student's name on the inside of each of the items. Should they be found they can be returned to your child. Thank you.

As you know, we continue to refine our morning drop off procedure and plan for Grades K-5. The lane to the right is reserved for the quick 15-second drop off ("Kiss and Go"). If you are in the 15-second lane, please be patient and wait until you directed by a staff member to move forward to one of the spaces noted by the safety cones numbered 1-5 before your student exits the car on the right side of your vehicle. The process is really working great and very, very smoothly.

The other coned area directing traffic to the left area of our parking lot is for the "Hug and Go" (more than 15-seconds or you wish to exit the car) or our Pre-K students. Please patiently and courteously proceed carefully to an open parking spot before exiting the car for the safety of everyone.

Remember: The speed limit is no more than 5 mph on our campus.

A HUGE thank you to all of you who are following this procedure in the morning. We will continue to modify the plan and keep you informed as improvements are made.

Just a reminder that yearbook orders are on sale now. If ordered by March 1st, the cost is $20. After December 21st, the price increases to $25. All orders must be placed online. To order your copy now, click here. Be sure to enter our school ID (708665). The link is also available on our website.

Want to be a part of creating, cultivating and contributing to new Southlawn traditions? Are you interested in volunteering for school events or fundraisers? Whether you only have one hour or one week, please come join us for our PTO meeting on January 12th at 6 PM. You may either attend in person at the school or virtually. More information will be coming. You won’t want to miss it!