HELPFUL LINKS

 

 

FAQs

 

I’m completely new to South - what should I expect?

First, welcome - you're going to love it here! You've landed at "The Greatest School in Town!" Between the links above and the following FAQs, you'll hopefully have most answers you'll need. But please don't hesitate to reach out to us at SouthPTC1950@gmail.com with any and all questions - we're here to help!

 

How do I report my child late/absent?

If your child will be late or absent, call the main office at (203) 594-4300 and select option 1 for the attendance line. It's helpful to also email your teacher directly so they're aware.

 

How do I change my child’s dismissal plans?

South uses the Dismissal Manager website for this. If your dismissal plans change, enter it on the site by 1pm the day of and the teacher/staff will be notified. Common changes include leaving early, going home with a friend for a playdate, getting picked up instead of riding the bus, etc. If your plans change AFTER 1PM, call the main office at (203) 594-4300.

 

How do I know what “letter” today is?

Refer to the Letter Rotation Calendar (you can even sync it to your personal calendar!)

 

How do I load money onto my child’s lunch card?

South uses the LINQ program for this. Simply load money to your child's account and payments will be deducted upon use. You can even set it to autoreload when it hits a certain dollar level. 

 

Can I see what my child bought for lunch?

Yes! When logged into your LINQ account, simply hit "Purchase History" to get all the details.

 

How do I track my child’s bus?

You can follow your bus' route and get realtime updates using the My Ride bus app (coming soon!).

 

Is there financial assistance available?

Yes! The district offers a free/reduced lunch program to those who qualify. Additionally, if extra support is needed, our dedicated South Social Worker, Kimberly Staiti, is a very helpful resource!

 

Are there before and after school programs available?

Yes! South does offer an Early Bird program, typically providing supervision and activities starting at 7:30am. There are a variety of supervisory and enrichment offerings at South and in the local neighborhood. More info on South-specific programs will be sent by the school in August. Popular local programs include Kids Unlimited at the New Canaan YMCA and Daycare Center of New Canaan.

 

My info is wrong in the directory; who can help?

Email us at SouthPTC1950@gmail.com and we'll investigate.