Yesterday was a Friday fit for a king at R.F Pettigrew Elementary! Students recently met a goal they set for a Fun Run Fundraiser, and part of the reward for meeting that goal was celebrating with a King and Queen day. When a goal set becomes a goal met, students deserve the royal treatment!
A big thank you is in order for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services! They held a Fall Drive to collect garments for the Community Engagement Center and just dropped them off for families. Thank you for Showing Up for SFSD students and families!
This week's 🌟 SFSD All-Star 🌟 is Laura Brennan! Laura is an ambassador for the Sioux Falls School District with newcomers to the US and our state. She is often the first contact families have with our school system, and one of the longest-trusted people they know they can return to. Whether she's helping families in the Community Engagement Center, teaching classes at LSS, placing students in appropriate learning settings, or monitoring their progress, she does it with a compassion and perspective uniquely suited to the needs of children and parents alike. Thank you, Laura, for sharing your passion with families and students across SFSD! https://youtu.be/CJWNxHIKa80
Constant support and mentorship can be highly effective in improving attendance for students. Setting a successful initiative is key for their overall development. Like what's been happening at Laura B. Anderson Elementary lately. For several weeks, students from sports teams at the University of Sioux Falls have been volunteering their time to Show Up For Kids at LBA, often times simply playing at recess, or helping with reading in the classroom. LBA students love to interact with them, and it's a simple act that has a big impact. When we make school a fun place that kids want to go to, attendance happens naturally. #ShowUpSF
Our Gold Card members were invited to Robert Frost/Challenge Center this week to learn about our Community Learning Centers, or CLCs, and how they are serving kids and the community after school, before school, during school breaks, and during the summer! They also got to try a fun science experiment with the kids! Tune in to the full presentation here: https://youtu.be/1dbJFxMvtRA
‼️ Attention all SFSD 8th grade students and families! ‼️
Jefferson High School Project Based Learning (PBL) Academy is holding their open house TOMORROW (Thursday, Oct 17) from 6 - 7:30 PM. You'll have a chance to watch student project showcases, take a tour of the building, and ask questions of students, teachers, counselors, graduates, and parents of the PBL Academy. You can learn more at our website: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/project-based-learning
What do teachers do on a teacher in-service day? They learn! Trainings were held throughout the District today for many groups of teachers, including the few hundred special education staff we see here. They heard from Norman Ames, the Director of the Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE). When our staff learn from the best, they provide the best education possible to students!
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It is vitally important for every parent to have a conversation with their children regarding appropriate online behavior. The Sioux Falls School District works closely with the Sioux Falls Police Department to keep students safe, and any and all messages that threaten that safety will face serious disciplinary and/or legal consequences. Remember, if you see any threatening messages online - report them. Do not repost them. https://youtu.be/0pHZKzTeSbA
It was a beautiful day for a parade! Students from several Sioux Falls School District schools proudly marched in this morning's Native American Day parade, celebrating the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans. We are so proud of our students for representing their schools and honoring this important day in such a meaningful way. A huge thank you to the families, staff, and community members who came out to support them and celebrate with us.
Can't make it to the Native American Day parade in downtown Sioux Falls today? No problem! Tune in to our live feed and you won't miss a minute. Video will also be available on the SFSD YouTube page after its completion.
https://www.youtube.com/live/pb6QJPzDr68?si=vzZKYc2JkFc5CSYy
Tune in to the District News Minute to get the scoop on what's happening around SFSD, from SFSD students! https://youtu.be/SdvoyiJAr6M
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Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 14th, in observance of Native American Day. SFSD has several schools that will participate in the Native American Day parade in downtown SIoux Falls that day and we would love to see you there! Please see attached flyer for times and information.
Additionally, NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, October 15th, for a teacher in-service day. See you back in class on Wednesday, October 16th!
Join in the fun in this recap video of Jefferson High School's homecoming football game! https://youtu.be/_HxnIj309v0
If any parent/guardian is having trouble consistently getting their kids to school, regular communication with an attendance liaison will help establish an effective attendance plan for the future! Take Rochelle Holloway at Terry Redlin for example - the introduction of the Walking Bus has been a great way to build community and make getting to school a FUN experience! #ShowUpSF
Ben's Garden at Ben Reifel Middle School has been a mainstay since the school opened. Earlier this week during Bison Enrichment time, students went to collect what is left from this year's bounty. There will still be some tomatoes, squash, carrots, cabbage, and a few things to pick before the first hard frosts come. Ben's Garden has been a collaborative project since the beginning - the raised beds were built on site, and the shed was built and set up by students from the CTE Academy. Students in the Garden Club get to hear from SDSU horticulturalists, master gardeners, and even the occasional City of Sioux Falls employee. Students get to try food from the garden - this week squash was on the menu (to VERY mixed reviews) and tastings happen throughout the fall season. Students Kylie and Nina helped with this harvest, and they say that the experience has opened their mind to exploring gardening more in the future. We're excited to see all the things the future holds for Ben's Garden!
Students in the Okichiyapi Club at Washington High School experienced an extra special sunrise this morning. For the past few years, they've put up a tipi in front of the school to honor Native American Day (formally on Monday, October 14th, a no-school day). Events have been happening throughout SFSD this week to honor Native American Day, a time for us to celebrate the culture and history of our Native American students and staff.
October 10, 2024 is World Mental Health Day. Promoting mental health is key to a more positive classroom environment, both for students and staff. No person is immune to mental health challenges, and schools across SFSD can connect students and staff to any resources they may need to find help and healing in any times of distress. Today and everyday, let's make sure to check in on one another and continue to lift each other up.
CTE Academy Aviation students spent a morning lifting off to the skies earlier this week when they got to launch off the rockets they built. While not every rocket reached the skies, students learned about proper node connection, engine function, lift and drag in the most hands on way possible.
https://youtu.be/Kvd3igIageY