Spring 2008

Things are moving quickly at Southside School. Our students are putting in tremendous effort, and our programs and offerings are expanding to meet the needs of our students. It’s a great time to be a Bobcat!

Our new reading curriculum has challenged our students with robust vocabulary and a high level of rigor. This new curriculum, combined with a doubling of the amount of time that we are spending on reading instruction is paying off for our students. We are excited at the growth and progress that we are seeing. In the field of mathematics, we currently have teachers from each grade level team, representing our school on the Mason County Math Committee.

This group is examining various math curriculums and comparing them to the latest research and standards in mathematics. In the early spring, we hope to take the recommendations of this committee and begin the process of selecting a new math curriculum for Southside students. Our staff is enthusiastic about having the latest and greatest tools to support all of our students in both reading and math, at their precise instructional levels.

Our middle school TREK program is also proving to be a huge hit with students. Children in grades 5-7 are learning valuable team building and sportsmanship skills through intramural sports. They are also working hard and having fun in the TREK program’s music, drama, and “Go” classes. These new additional programs have even generated after school options for our students. Mrs. Bennington is now offering an after school “Go” club on Wednesdays.!

As always if you have any questions, or you just want to chat about the school, please feel free to give me a call.

Sincerely,

Tim Garchow
Principal/Superintendent

161 SE Collier Road ‚ Shelton, WA 98584 | phone (360) 426-8437 Fax (360) 426-9970
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