Associate Headmaster of Lower and Middle School
Mon - Fri
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
318.861.6867
318.868.5381 (fax)
Preschool Director
Mon, Wed, Fri
1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Tues, Thurs
8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
318.868.5375, ext -238
318.869.0890
May 7, 2010
Dear Parents of Middle School Students,
In just a few weeks, the current school year will draw to its conclusion, and it is with much pleasure and pride that I cordially invite each of you to attend end-of-school events celebrating individual and collective accomplishments of the past academic year.
Our students have accomplished a great deal during the third and fourth quarters, most notably some outstanding Social Studies Fair project results at local, regional ...
April 1, 2010
Dear Middle School Families,
• I hope each of you enjoyed a restful spring break from the normal routine of school life. Students tell me that there are just eight weeks until the end of what has been a busy and successful school year! April will see the completion of important annual assessments in the form of LEAP 21 tests for 8th grade students and Stanford 10 standardized tests for grades one through eight. Parents will receive ...
March 1st, 2010
Dear Middle School Families,
- Beginning in late February, Southfield will be working with our Community Service partner, Volunteers of America, to host a six week Prime Time Reading Program for children from The Lighthouse. Lighthouse children will be attending with their mentors. The program will give the children and their mentors a special educational project which teaches the importance and joy of reading as well as use of the public libraries. Each night ...
February 2, 2010
Dear Middle School Families,
- This past month brought to a conclusion several activities that were initiated well before the winter vacation. On January 7th, Grace Long (7th) won the school level Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee final and will represent Southfield at the regional final scheduled for February 20th, at LSUS. On January 15th, Yale Rosen (8th) won the school level National Geographic Geography Bee and goes on to see if he can make the Louisiana ...
January 5, 2010
Dear Parents of Middle School Students,
A Happy New Year, and a warm welcome to 2010. I am never more proud of our children and community than when reporting back to families the generosity demonstrated in support of our tremendous maintenance team and their families. Thank you, very much indeed!
- In December, the following students made the top ten scores in the Mathcounts competition sponsored by Mrs. Holly Berry, math teacher. Congratulations to Kyle Berney (8
December 4, 2009
Dear Parents of Middle School Students,
I trust that you each enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving break and are looking forward to our Winter Holidays beginning Friday, December 18th at noon.
- In the few weeks between our two breaks from school, the children are busy with all manner of activities and projects. At the recent Jets’ Football Banquet, Everett Robertson (8th) won the Spirit of Southfield Award given for sportsmanship and commitment. Tristan Hebert (8th
Students in grades 5-8 will maks special food bags for the children at the VOA Lighthouse
in Shreveport and Bossier. (Click Here to see needs list)
November 6, 2009
Dear Middle School Families,
Thank you for joining us for teacher/parent/student conferences this past week. These are important meetings to review individual academic work, study habits, and conduct through the first nine weeks of the year. They also present an opportunity to celebrate accomplishments and set goals for improvement through the next quarter of the year. There remain several more weeks of school plus Thanksgiving and Winter break in this semester! Do ...
To: Parents of Eighth Grade Students
From: Mr. Gordon W. Walker, Associate Headmaster
Re: High School Visits
November 2nd, 2009
Several eighth grade parents and students have expressed interest is scheduling visits to local high schools for their children. This year parents can do this by contacting the high school counselors listed below and scheduling a time and date to visit. If you would like your child to be accompanied by a Southfield alumnus on his/...
October 9, 2009
Dear Parents of Middle School Students,
The fall and winter basketball season is underway with Southfield fielding several girls’ teams. Please CLICK HERE to view a game schedule for those interested in attending a game against our local rivals. The following girls are representing our school: in fifth grade: Elizabeth Bryan, Renee Lyles, Grace Poimboeuf, Sara Sutton, Sadie Sutton, Molly Bowman, Kaylee Hooper, Lily Huggs, Cameron Robinson and Lillie Thompson; in sixth grade: Henley ...
September 08, 2009
Dear Middle School Parents,
I extend our thanks to the families who joined us for Back to School Night, September 1. It was great to see everyone and please do not hesitate contacting me for clarification of any curricular, personnel or program issues.
Duke University Talent Identification Program
- The following children scored at or above the 95th percentile on verbal or math Stanford 10 standardized tests as specified by Duke University. The seventh grade students will ...
August 20, 2009
Dear Parents and Students of Middle School,
Welcome back to the 2009-2010 academic year; teachers, staff and I hope that everyone is getting back to the school routine.
Opening Flag Ceremony – Monday, Aug. 24th 8:15 am in the Gym
Eighth grade families are cordially invited to this event, which will feature their children continuing the tradition of ringing the bell 76 times to celebrate the official opening of Southfield School back in September of 1934.
Academic Program ...