Welcome Back

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We are Confident…
We are Compassionate…

Dear Sousa Families,

It is my hope that this summer allowed you the opportunity to connect with those you love, play with your children, and recharge your batteries for the coming school year. Last spring, we were able to open our doors and welcome our families back into the building for end of the year celebrations. What an incredible feeling it was to have our community together (in person) for the first time in almost two years! As our staff prepares the building for the coming year, we are looking forward to welcoming your children on their first day of school and making memories with each of you at our special events, celebrations and time honored traditions. For more information about what is planned for the coming year, click here. 

As you prepare your child for the school year, it is important to know that we will be eagerly awaiting their arrival at the bus circle or at drop off. We are ready and willing to support and guide your child (and you!) each step of the way.  Our custodians and clerical staff have been hard at work ensuring that our building is cleaned, our supplies are plentiful and we are ready for the first day of school. Our teachers are preparing the learning environments to foster incredible learning opportunities for each and every child. We can’t wait for  September 1st to arrive!

Below are some important items to know before we begin the school year:

First Day of School for all students: Thursday, September 1st

Academic Day: 8:45 am to 2:50 pm

Kindergarten Bus Orientation:

  • Thursday, August 25th beginning at 10:30 am in the Sousa Auditorium

Arrival and Dismissal (more detailed information coming soon)

  • Drop-off begins no earlier than 8:15 am 
  • Dismissal begins at 2:50 pm.
    • If your child will be picked up at the end of the day, you MUST put a note in your child’s folder in their backpack informing the teacher of the plan. 
  • Last minute changes to your child’s dismissal plan MUST be called to the main office NO LATER than 12:00 pm.
  • Students will be supervised by paraprofessionals during the arrival & dismissal process.
  • Parents are not permitted to walk children to their  classrooms

Breakfast/ Lunch/ Snack

  • Breakfast and lunch are available for purchase. Click here to learn more. 
  • Students will eat snack in their classrooms or outdoors when weather permits
    • Free Grab & Go Snack will no longer be offered in the morning. 
  • Students will eat lunch in the cafeteria. 
    • Lunch bags/ bottles should be labeled with your child’s name
      • Please remember to send utensils when packing lunches
    • Snacks are available for purchase during lunch.
    • The lunch schedule is as follows:

Time

Cafeteria

11:30 - 12:00

K/1

12:00 - 12:30

2/3

12:35- 1:05

4

1:05- 1:35

5
  • There are assigned allergy tables for students with allergies

Recess

  • Barring inclement weather, recess will be outdoors.
  • Paraprofessionals will be present to supervise and support students.

Supply Lists

  • Click here to view the supply list on our HSA (Home and School Association) website

iPads and Chromebooks

  • Students who attended Sousa last year need to prepare their iPad or Chromebook for the first day of school by locating the device, locating the charger and fully charging the device for school.
  • If your child is new to Sousa, they will receive their device in school when they arrive.
  • Your child’s iPad or Chromebook needs to come to school on the first day of school.

Parking

  • Visitors are asked to park in the parking lot closest to the Sousa playground
  • Parking in not permitted in front of the school building

Visitors

  • The safety of our school community is of utmost importance to us
  • All visitors MUST report to the main entrance and be cleared by our security aide
  • A photo ID card is required for entry into the building and for student pick-up

Open House

  • We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 1st beginning at 6pm
  • More information to come! 

On behalf of the entire Sousa Elementary School staff, thank you for your partnership and trust as we embark on the coming school year together!

WE ARE SOUSA STRONG!