Tomorrow, Friday, March 1, is our “Everybody Reads” official kick-off! This year's theme is “Rain or Shine: Everybody Reads.” This district/community wide initiative is a collaboration between the public and school libraries where they keep track of every book read for three weeks.
Students will fill out a raindrop with their name when they finish a book at school, at home, with a parent, with a book buddy, etc. Stay tuned to see our hallway fill with raindrops and rainbows!
Yesterday was "LEAP TOGETHER: MATCH YOUR TWIN/SQUAD" dress-up day, and these girls nailed it! You look great!
Last Friday, SDSU spoke to 5th grade students about their future plans and college. They discussed the importance of working hard, turning your interests into a career, and about what SDSU has to offer!
Next week, we are going to LEAP into March with school-wide dress-up days from February 26 - March 1! We can't wait to see everyone dressed up!
In Art class, 5th grade students are learning about George Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings and creating a "blue dog" of their own using chalk paste. Abel is twinning with his blue bog drawing inspired by the Super Bowl! Great artwork, Abel!
Tuesday, Feb 20 is a NO SCHOOL day, so be sure to stop by Oscar Howe Elementary for the second Community Health & Wellness fair, put on by the Community Learning Centers! There are lots of activities for kids, tons of community vendors, and amazing prizes for all!
Parent volunteers that are helping today with classroom parties! If your student normally rides the school bus or goes to daycare after school - and he/she will be going home with you - please let us know. This is very helpful at dismissal! Please email Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us or Jasmine.Iddings@k12.sd.us – or feel free to call the office. Also, as a reminder, all visitors are required to check in at the office with a government issued ID.
Last Thursday was the 100th day of school, and we had some grandma and grandpa's in the building: https://youtu.be/N3rHSbTf9h0. #100dayssmarter #100daysbrighter #100dayswiser
With Valentine's Day and classroom parties next week, we wanted to share a few reminders:
- Please do not have flowers, balloons, and/or other gifts delivered to the school for students. If items are delivered, they will remain in the office to be picked up at dismissal. Please share this information with family and friends.
- All snacks/treats sent or brought in must be store bought. Home-baked goods are not permitted.
- Classroom Valentine’s Day parties are on February 14, starting at 2:00 pm. For party information, please contact your student(s) classroom teacher.
- Classroom party volunteers! Please remember your ID. You will need it for our new visitor check-in system. Also, please do not park in the circle drive - park in a designated parking spot.
Fifth grade ULE (Unique Learning Experience) students created a SAM Labs voting machine. They had all 5th grade students vote for who they think will win the Superbowl. The Kansas City Chiefs “won” with 78 votes, while the San Francisco 49ers trailed with 74 votes. Great project, students!
Reminder! After dismissal, all students must be picked up by 3:00 pm.
A little treat to show our appreciation for our counselors during National School Counselors Week! Thank you, Mrs. Jacee Johnson and Mrs. Karmyn Marchand for ALL that you do!
Is your 5-year-old ready for the rigors of Kindergarten? Get all of your questions answered Tues, Feb 13 at Susan B. Anthony Elementary. Families from all SFSD schools are welcome!
The official online registration for 2024-25 Kindergarten is now open! There are two registration options – one is for new families, and one is for current families. The online registration is NOT mobile friendly. Please complete it on a laptop, desktop, or Chromebook. There are Chromebooks available in the Discovery office.
- NEW FAMILIES (no students in SFSD): Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration and select “Enroll in Sioux Falls School District – New Families." Make sure you select the 24-25 school year, or you will have to start over.
- EXISTING FAMILIES (with students in SFSD): You will register through your Parent Portal. Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration and scroll down and select Parent Portal. You will select “KG and New Student Registration."
This is an optional, informational SFSD event for parents that have a child that is eligible to start kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. You will learn what a day in the life of a kindergartner looks like and have the opportunity to ask questions.
We have several items in our "Lost & Found". Items not claimed by the end of Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday, February 8, will be donated on Friday, February 9. Please look for lost items during parent teacher conferences, otherwise you can look during school hours by checking in at the office.
The PTO still needs several volunteers for the Spring Book Fair, which is during parent teacher conferences next week. If they do not get enough volunteers, the book fair will be CANCELLED. Please consider signing up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ADAD2CA3FF2-47326985-spring?useFullSite=true#/.
A new visitor check-in system has been implemented. You will check yourself in on an iPad using the new platform.
The first time checking in, the platform will prompt you to take a photo of the front of your ID and then it will prompt you to scan the back of your ID. The next time you check-in, you will not have to present your ID - that is a one-time step. We will no longer keep your ID.
Every time you check-in and check-out, your photo will be taken. The platform utilizes facial recognition software.
We have instructions posted; however, clerical will be available to assist.
