AUGUST 2013
SARASOTA OBSERVER • BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE
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Southside ELEMENTARY School 1901 Webber St.. Sarasota • 349-3223 sarasotacountyschools.net/schools/southside/
Just the facts Principal: Steve Dragon Mascot: panthers Colors: Blue and white Meet the teacher: 4 p.m. Aug. 15
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Projected enrollment: 813 PTO president: Paula Ippolito FCAT: (2012-13) A
Wow! FROM THE The 2013PRINCIPAL: 14 school year marks Southside’s 88th year providing an exceptional educational program for elementary students. We’ll soon be celebrating its 90th birthday. We’re excited to begin the new school year as we continue to provide our students with an optimal learning experience. Our PTO and foundation (thanks to our parents and business/community partners) continue to provide our students with “All the Arts” and so much more. This year, we’re adding technology to the “specials wheel” and
Why I love my school
will be creating an Internet Café within that space. Afterschool clubs will be in full force, once again offering something for every student. We hired new teachers who are extremely talented and will beautifully complement our seasoned pros. I look forward to seeing our returning friends and can’t wait to make new ones. Enjoy the remaining days of summer break. — Steven E. Dragon
Southside is not just a place to learn, it is like my second home. Southside combines wonderful educational experiences and fantastic fun. The teachers always lend a hand for academics. Southside takes learning to an adventurous level. Learning is an amazing, handson experience at Southside. Southside may be a historic building filled with classrooms to some, but, to me, the people and experiences make it the most wonderful place to be — just like home. — Kate DeLuca, fifth grade
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