We kicked off our Read-a-thon yesterday morning with a SPECIAL GUEST reader .... Thank You Mrs. Humphrey! 🥰📚🤗
Our first grade Stallions had a special visit from the McLean County bookmobile this week! 🚐📚 This exciting experience connected perfectly to our learning about "Why books are important?" and how reading helps us learn, imagine, explore, and discover new things. Students had the opportunity to see a REAL bookmobile and hear how the librarian gives people of all kind access to books! We are so excited to continue growing our love of reading—because books can take us anywhere! ❤️📖
A BIG thank you to our amazing Food Service Staff! ❤️ Your hard work, kindness, and dedication make such a difference in our school each day. From preparing delicious meals to greeting our students with a smile, you help make our school a better place. We appreciate everything you do to keep our students happy, healthy, and well-fed! 🥰🍎
Southern Oaks first ever Stallion stampede kicked off today!!! Ask your student about it and let's raise some money!!!
Leader in Me Family Survey
Dear Southern Oaks Families,
We are excited to continue implementing Leader in Me, which helps students develop leadership and life skills while building a culture where every child can be a leader.
We are asking families to complete a short, voluntary and anonymous survey (about 12 minutes) to help us identify our school’s strengths and areas for growth. If you have multiple children at SOES, please answer based on your oldest child’s experience.
🔗 Survey: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/southern-oaks-elementary/families
📅 Deadline: October 8, 2026
We hope to hear from one family member from every household. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help make Southern Oaks even better!
Our 1st Grade Stallions took their first Field Trip of the year last week! The Daviess County Public Library were amazing hosts and planned a morning filled with exploring and storytelling. 📚🐎
Tomorrow is our first Kona day!! Prepays end at 8am tomorrow!
You must pay ahead using the QR code or this link. There is also an option to pay it forward for those who may not be able to purchase. https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K433X2606018
Book Fair is NEXT week (September 14-17). Students will be able to shop Monday-Thursday during the school day. It will be open after school on Wednesday 2:45-3:30 and during Grandparents Night on Thursday night from 4:00-5:30! Visit our school website to add money to an e-wallet: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/southernoakselementarysch
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Thompson!
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Thompson!
Kona Ice day is coming!! This Friday, Kona ice will be here and available for any student who orders. You must pay ahead using the QR code or this link.
There is also an option to pay it forward for those who may not be able to purchase.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K433X2606018
September has arrived and our Stallions are learning, leading and growing every day!
#SOESisthebest 🐎✏️🖍️📓
At SOES we work first, then play! 💪🏻
Last week we celebrated students who completed their Summer Slide work over Summer Break. Proud of these Stallions for putting in the work! 🐎🥰☀️
Our 4th grade Stallions have been investigating force and collisions, as well as reading about friction. Their Math time has been busy with place value.
#SOES
Southern Oaks Families,
Beginning Monday, we will be implementing a few changes to our afternoon dismissal procedures. These changes are designed to help us streamline dismissal and get students home more quickly while keeping safety our top priority.
Please take a moment to review the graphic below for the specific changes.
Beginning Monday, we will be implementing a few changes to our afternoon dismissal procedures. These changes are designed to help us streamline dismissal and get students home more quickly while keeping safety our top priority.
Please take a moment to review the graphic below for the specific changes.
Stallion Family — This Week’s Breakfast & Lunch Menu!
Breakfast
Monday: Poptart Variety & Cereal Variety
Tuesday: Chicken Biscuit & Cereal Variety
Wednesday: Fresh Fruit with Dip & Grahams, Cereal Variety
Thursday: French Toast Sticks & Cereal Variety
Friday: Maple Pancake Sandwich & Cereal Variety
Lunch
Monday: Brunch for Lunch OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Mozzarella Breadsticks OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Wednesday: Lasagna & Pork Chop
Thursday: Burrito Bar with Taco or Chicken OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Friday: Cheeseburger, Hamburger OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Breakfast
Monday: Poptart Variety & Cereal Variety
Tuesday: Chicken Biscuit & Cereal Variety
Wednesday: Fresh Fruit with Dip & Grahams, Cereal Variety
Thursday: French Toast Sticks & Cereal Variety
Friday: Maple Pancake Sandwich & Cereal Variety
Lunch
Monday: Brunch for Lunch OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets, Mozzarella Breadsticks OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Wednesday: Lasagna & Pork Chop
Thursday: Burrito Bar with Taco or Chicken OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Friday: Cheeseburger, Hamburger OR Wow Butter Sandwich
Let the new school year begin! Lots of smiling faces and happy kiddos! ❤️💙🐎
The first two days of school were a huge success for our Stallions. 🐎💙🍎
We are so excited to welcome our students back to Southern Oaks Elementary this Thursday! Our staff has been hard at work preparing for an amazing school year!
As many families are beginning to plan for the week, we wanted to share our breakfast and lunch menu for the first two days of school.
🍳 Breakfast
Thursday: Chicken Biscuit or Cereal
Friday: Pancake Sandwich or Cereal
🍔 Lunch
Thursday: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, or WOW Butter Sandwich
Friday: Chicken Nuggets or WOW Butter Sandwich
We are looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making memories together. See you Thursday morning, Stallions! ❤️💙
As many families are beginning to plan for the week, we wanted to share our breakfast and lunch menu for the first two days of school.
🍳 Breakfast
Thursday: Chicken Biscuit or Cereal
Friday: Pancake Sandwich or Cereal
🍔 Lunch
Thursday: Cheeseburger, Hamburger, or WOW Butter Sandwich
Friday: Chicken Nuggets or WOW Butter Sandwich
We are looking forward to an incredible year of learning, growing, and making memories together. See you Thursday morning, Stallions! ❤️💙
🚗 Southern Oaks Elementary Parent Drop-Off & Pick-Up Procedures
Good afternoon, Stallion Families!
As the first day of school gets closer, we wanted to share a few important reminders about our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. Our goal is to make arrival and dismissal as safe, efficient, and smooth as possible for everyone. Thank you in advance for your patience as we all settle into our routines during the first few days of school!
🌞 Morning Drop-Off
School doors open at 7:00 a.m.
All vehicles must enter the car rider line from the Highway 431 entrance.
Please do not allow students to exit the vehicle until you have reached the awning and one of the designated drop-off spots (1–5).
Students should exit from the passenger side of the vehicle and walk directly into the building.
Please remain in your vehicle. Our staff members are available to assist students, including our youngest Stallions.
If you are dropping off a preschool student, please make sure a staff member is aware so we can provide additional assistance.
🌳 Afternoon Pick-Up
To help dismissal run smoothly:
Please make sure your child's teacher knows how your child will be getting home during the first two days of school.
As you arrive at Southern Oaks, open the PikMyKid app and press the green button to announce your arrival.
Stop near the PikMyKid sign so our staff can place vehicles in the correct order.
Pull forward to fill the next available numbered loading spot (1–5).
For everyone's safety, please remain in your vehicle.
Staff will load students from the passenger side only.
Once the stop sign has been lowered, you may safely exit the line. If your child needs help buckling their seat belt, please pull into a parking space before assisting them.
We appreciate your partnership in following these procedures. Working together helps ensure that every student arrives safely each morning and gets home safely each afternoon.
We can't wait to welcome our Stallions back to school. It's going to be an incredible year at Southern Oaks!
Good afternoon, Stallion Families!
As the first day of school gets closer, we wanted to share a few important reminders about our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. Our goal is to make arrival and dismissal as safe, efficient, and smooth as possible for everyone. Thank you in advance for your patience as we all settle into our routines during the first few days of school!
🌞 Morning Drop-Off
School doors open at 7:00 a.m.
All vehicles must enter the car rider line from the Highway 431 entrance.
Please do not allow students to exit the vehicle until you have reached the awning and one of the designated drop-off spots (1–5).
Students should exit from the passenger side of the vehicle and walk directly into the building.
Please remain in your vehicle. Our staff members are available to assist students, including our youngest Stallions.
If you are dropping off a preschool student, please make sure a staff member is aware so we can provide additional assistance.
🌳 Afternoon Pick-Up
To help dismissal run smoothly:
Please make sure your child's teacher knows how your child will be getting home during the first two days of school.
As you arrive at Southern Oaks, open the PikMyKid app and press the green button to announce your arrival.
Stop near the PikMyKid sign so our staff can place vehicles in the correct order.
Pull forward to fill the next available numbered loading spot (1–5).
For everyone's safety, please remain in your vehicle.
Staff will load students from the passenger side only.
Once the stop sign has been lowered, you may safely exit the line. If your child needs help buckling their seat belt, please pull into a parking space before assisting them.
We appreciate your partnership in following these procedures. Working together helps ensure that every student arrives safely each morning and gets home safely each afternoon.
We can't wait to welcome our Stallions back to school. It's going to be an incredible year at Southern Oaks!
Reminder: Southern Oaks Elementary’s Back-to-School Night is tonight from 5:00–7:00 p.m. Come meet your child’s teacher, visit the classroom, and get ready for a great school year. We can’t wait to see our Stallion families tonight!
Kindergarten screenings are tomorrow, July 23. Please bring your kindergartener during the times listed for screening!
