February 26, 2010 - Southgate students and staff were decked out in purple and white on Friday, some more liberally than others, as they came together in celebration of the 100th day of school.

In recognition, Southgate classes posted signs around the school listing the 100 things they like the most about Southgate Elementary. Signs ranged from the adoration of teachers to the love of the monthly Spirit Days.

In addition, the Homespun Community Dance group, who are doing a residency at Southgate on February 26 and March 1, led students in a variety of dances from different cultures. The purpose is to explore the importance of traditional music and community dance. The group asks students to think about what entertainment was like for people who lived one or two hundred years ago. Surely they could not download music, so entertainment was provided by singing, dancing and playing musical instruments. After a few minutes of instruction, the students picked up the new moves, almost as if they had practiced them for years. Laughter and smiles filled the gymnasium on this snowy Friday morning.

 
The students will be showing off some of their new dance skills next Friday, March 5, at Southgate Family Fitness Night.