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Police Presentation

Des Police Department speaks to Fifth Graders about bullying and gangs. Officers Johnson and Gitzinger visited South School on April 16th to encourage positive choices and to educate students about local events.

Citizenship and Earth Day

South School News from room 102 and 202: The Fifth and First grade Buddies in Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Bradley's class practiced the monthly character trait of "Citizenship" by cleaning up the grounds around South School. We donned our rubber gloves and out we went to collect garbage and make South School a healthier place!

We also made recycling signs to put on all the paper recycling baskets in the classrooms.

Talent Show

The South Annual Talent Show was held on March 18th before a packed house. Children from kindergarten through 5th grade participated, and this year there was a teachers' act in the show.

Math Night

Math Night, January 14, 2008: South School families had fun with math games together and learned how math is all around us.

Character Counts

Each month students who exemplified the character trait for the month spend their lunch time with the principal, Mrs. Poelking. In this picture, first, second, and third grade students talk about the trait of Fairness, the trait for December and January.

Holiday Sing

On Thursday, December 13, South School had it’s annual Holiday Sing. Grades kindergarten through 2nd grade sang songs celebrating the holiday season.

Downtown Tree Lighting

South Teachers Celebrate the Season

This picture was submitted to the Chicago Tribune for their annual holiday cheer contest to see who has the best holiday garb.

Cubs Day 2007 - Maybe Next Year!

Des Plaines Fire Fighters Visit South School