General PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Don't miss the General PTO Meeting on Monday, January, 30th.  The Lakeland Police Department will be at the meeting discussing the topic of "Your Child and Cyber Safety."  Please note that due to the sensitive nature of the topic, children are not allowed at the meeting.

Jump Rope for Heart

 

South McKeel  is proud to partner with the American Heart Association to help kids with special hearts!  Mark your family calendars NOW for our upcoming Jump Rope For Heart event taking place on:

February 13-15, 2012

You can help the American Heart Association by helping your child make a web page.
It’s safe, effective, & saves YOU time for raising life-saving donations online.


Visit www.heart.org/jump and click on ‘Students Sign Up to get started today.


The American Heart Association's Mission: To build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

Souper Bowl of Caring

Our school is proud to announce that we are participating in the 2012 Souper Bowl of Caring! 

Souper Bowl of Caring uses the energy around our nation's biggest sporting event to mobilize and inspire youth to fight hunger and poverty.  Students develop a stronger connection to their communities as they collect foood for charities that provide shelter to the homeless, food to the hungry, and compassion to those in need.

 During the event, our students will collect canned food items and give them to our local charity, Lighthouse Ministries.  We will report our total to Souper Bowl of Caring so our students become part of the national total.  Through this experience they will learn the power of working together to make a difference in the lives of others.

 Help us make this year's goal a reality as we strive for 100% participation.  Our collection will take place Jan.30-Feb.3, 2012.  Students who bring in cans will have the opportunity to have their picture taken and aired on our own GMW news!

 Thank you for doing your part to make our 2012 Souper Bowl of Caring a success!

 

South McKeel Open Enrollment

Open enrollment for the 2012-2013 school year will be from January 17th through January 24th at 3:30 PM.  Applications will be available here or at the school office beginning on January 17th. School Office Hours are 8 AM to 4 PM. Click here to access the applications online.

Cafeteria Positions Available

The Schools of McKeel Academy is accepting applications and letters of interest for cafeteria substitutes and a part-time cafeteria worker. If interested please email Michele Bramble at michelebramble@mckeelschools.com

Yearbook Ads

Parents, send a special congratulatory message to your child that will last forever!  Students, show your school spirit and capture the memories from your years at SMA!  Business owners, highlight your business for all to see!  All ads may include photos.

Please submit message content and photo with order form to your child’s homeroom teacher or to the front office.

 yearbook ad order form.pdf

 All orders are due no later than Monday, February 27, 2012.

Due to the time sensitivity of the yearbook deadlines, there will be

Absolutely NO late submissions accepted.

 For questions about ads, please contact kimberlyhatten@mckeelschools.com

Special Guest Visit

Special guests from Warner Southern College's soccer program visited SMA students to encourage physical activity. They even featured the visit on their website. View the article by clicking here.

MIDFLORIDA's Extra Credit for Schools Program a success!

Thank you for making MIDFLORIDA's Extra Credit for Schools Program a success!

Because of your efforts, South McKeel Academy was the top earning school in 2011. 

Please continue to support our school!

Earn Extra Credit just from using your MIDFLORIDA CheckPlus Debit Card.  With each credit based MIDFLORIDA CheckPlus Debit card purchase you can earn up to 10¢ per transaction for the school of your choice - regardless of your purchase amount.  Plus, it's quick and easy to sign up and just as easy to earn the Extra Credit your school deserves.  Just follow these steps: 

 

1. Designate a school and enroll your MIDFLORIDA CheckPlus Debit card.  Go to www.midflorida.com/extracredit

 

2. Choose the 'credit' option when you shop using your MIDFLORIDA CheckPlus Debit card.   

  

3.  Watch your school earn the Extra Credit  

-- 10¢ per transaction!
 
Great job Wildcats!!

Teachers of the Year/Support of the Year

We are happy to announce South McKeel's recently recognized Teachers of the Year:  Elementary - Kristie Nelson and Middle - Tricia Ashcraft.  Our Support Staff Person of the Year is Julie McDonald.  Congratulations to these outstanding employees!

Student Medication

All medication, including cough drops and over-the-counter medication, must be brought in by an adult and must have the authorization for medication form completed.  Students are NOT allowed to bring any type of medication to school.

Cold Weather Dress Reminder

As the cooler weather approaches, please remember that students may NOT wear jeans.  The only exception to this policy will be if the superintendent's office deems it necessary.  If there is an exception, a phone call will be made and it will be posted on the website. 

Cafeteria News 2011-2012

If visiting your child(ren) for lunch, please follow the schedule below:

Monday- Last name A-D

Tuesday- Last name E-J

Wednesday- Last name K-O

Thursday- Last name P-Z

Friday- No visitors!

 

Breakfast

  • K-5 $1.10
  • 6th-12th  $1.25

Lunch

  • K-5  $2.05
  • 6th-12th  $2.25
  • Parents/Visitors  $5.00

        

School Calendar for the 2011-2012 School Year

2011-12 adopted calendar.pdf

Volunteer Applications

All potential volunteers for South McKeel must complete a new form even though previously approved through Polk County. Forms are available from the school, in the forms section, or by clicking here to view it directly. Please complete both sides and return to the school office. This is required of anyone who wants to volunteer in the school or attend field trips.

Spotlight

Teacher Spotlight

Miss Polomcean

Miss Polomcean

7th Grade Team

I graduated from the University of South Florida in 2009, with a B.A. in Psychology. This will be my third year teaching math at SMA. However, I am very excited to add Web 2.0 to my list for the 2011-2012 school year. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, scrapbooking, and fishing.