🪙 Coins for Kids Fundraiser starts next week!! 🪙
Coins for kids is a partnership between Sioux Falls United Way and the Sioux Falls School District to make a difference in our community. Children get a chance to donate money to help other kids in their towns. Money that is donated goes toward purchasing books for children in our community through the Dolly Parton’s Imaginary Library.
The Imaginary Library provides opportunity for children 5 years of age and under to receive a book each month sent directly to the child. For more information, please visit www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Dress Up Days
26th - Monday -- Mismatch Day (Wear mismatched clothes)
27th - Tuesday – Culture Day (Dress your culture)
28th - Wednesday -- Hat Day (Wear a hat)
29th - Thursday – Dress like a Teacher Day (Wear something nice)
30th - Friday-- Super Hero Day (Dress like a Superhero)
Coins for kids is a partnership between Sioux Falls United Way and the Sioux Falls School District to make a difference in our community. Children get a chance to donate money to help other kids in their towns. Money that is donated goes toward purchasing books for children in our community through the Dolly Parton’s Imaginary Library.
The Imaginary Library provides opportunity for children 5 years of age and under to receive a book each month sent directly to the child. For more information, please visit www.imaginationlibrary.com.
Dress Up Days
26th - Monday -- Mismatch Day (Wear mismatched clothes)
27th - Tuesday – Culture Day (Dress your culture)
28th - Wednesday -- Hat Day (Wear a hat)
29th - Thursday – Dress like a Teacher Day (Wear something nice)
30th - Friday-- Super Hero Day (Dress like a Superhero)
Fall Conferences 26-27
Tuesday, October 13th - 12-7pm
Thursday, October 15th - 3-7pm
Parents and Guardians, fall conferences are here! You should have received a note in your child's backpack about a scheduled time for conferences. If you do not know when your conference is, please reach out to your child's teacher or to the office. We cannot wait to see you all either Tuesday or Thursday.
Tuesday, October 13th - 12-7pm
Thursday, October 15th - 3-7pm
Parents and Guardians, fall conferences are here! You should have received a note in your child's backpack about a scheduled time for conferences. If you do not know when your conference is, please reach out to your child's teacher or to the office. We cannot wait to see you all either Tuesday or Thursday.
No School Reminder
There is no school for students on Monday, October 12th, and Tuesday, October 13th!
Conferences are in the afternoon on the 13th and after school on the 15th! Don't forget to come to school to meet with your student's teacher and hear about all of their amazing learning!
There is no school for students on Monday, October 12th, and Tuesday, October 13th!
Conferences are in the afternoon on the 13th and after school on the 15th! Don't forget to come to school to meet with your student's teacher and hear about all of their amazing learning!
The Old Courthouse Museum came today (Thursday) to do a Lakota Tipi Program for first graders to learn about how the tipi was built and how Native Americans on the plains used the Bison.
USF Special Visitors
Anne Sullivan students got a special morning greeting last week from a group of University of Sioux Falls students. We are so grateful for our community connections with USF and what a great way to start the morning!
Anne Sullivan students got a special morning greeting last week from a group of University of Sioux Falls students. We are so grateful for our community connections with USF and what a great way to start the morning!
Kindergarteners take on the Butterfly House and Aquarium.
Last week, our kindergarten students got to go on their first field trip to the Sioux Falls Butterfly House and Aquarium. They got to learn about all of the different animals that live there, hear about life cycles, and explore different activities. Our kindergarten students also practiced their skills of riding the bus, following directions, and having calm bodies for the butterflies.
Thank you to the Butterfly House and Aquarium for hosting us and helping our young learners grow.
Last week, our kindergarten students got to go on their first field trip to the Sioux Falls Butterfly House and Aquarium. They got to learn about all of the different animals that live there, hear about life cycles, and explore different activities. Our kindergarten students also practiced their skills of riding the bus, following directions, and having calm bodies for the butterflies.
Thank you to the Butterfly House and Aquarium for hosting us and helping our young learners grow.
Anne Sullivan Staff Spotlight 2026-2027
Our last staff spotlight highlights three teams of people that help support a variety of learners throughout the entire building. Helping those students fill in educational gaps, those maybe struggling in the classroom with learning materials, or increasing socials skills to help them be successful throughout their day, these teams help lots of different learners.
BASE - Behavior, Academic, Social, Emotional Team
Mr. Jensen - School Counselor
Mrs. Duin - Principal
Mrs. Karst - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Fischer - PSI (Positive Student Interaction) teacher
Mrs. Knudson - Behavior Facilitator
Mrs. Copple - Success Coordinator
ESPs - Educational Support Professionals
Bina, Shelly, Sam, Jenny, Bailey, Joslyn, Taylor
Denise, Deb, Makayla, Jody, Ericka, Jeanine (not pictured)
Special Education
Mrs. Motl
Mrs. Grapevine
Mrs. Neufeld - IEP facilitator
Mrs. Kneifl
Mrs. Olson
Mrs. Nielsen
Mrs. Ulmer
Our last staff spotlight highlights three teams of people that help support a variety of learners throughout the entire building. Helping those students fill in educational gaps, those maybe struggling in the classroom with learning materials, or increasing socials skills to help them be successful throughout their day, these teams help lots of different learners.
BASE - Behavior, Academic, Social, Emotional Team
Mr. Jensen - School Counselor
Mrs. Duin - Principal
Mrs. Karst - Assistant Principal
Mrs. Fischer - PSI (Positive Student Interaction) teacher
Mrs. Knudson - Behavior Facilitator
Mrs. Copple - Success Coordinator
ESPs - Educational Support Professionals
Bina, Shelly, Sam, Jenny, Bailey, Joslyn, Taylor
Denise, Deb, Makayla, Jody, Ericka, Jeanine (not pictured)
Special Education
Mrs. Motl
Mrs. Grapevine
Mrs. Neufeld - IEP facilitator
Mrs. Kneifl
Mrs. Olson
Mrs. Nielsen
Mrs. Ulmer
Late Post!
Last week our 1st grade students got to take a walk over to the neighborhood fire station. They got to learn about fire safety, tour the fire station, and learn about the life of the firefighter.
Thank you to our local firefighters for having us visit and thank you for all you do for the community to keep everyone safe!
Last week our 1st grade students got to take a walk over to the neighborhood fire station. They got to learn about fire safety, tour the fire station, and learn about the life of the firefighter.
Thank you to our local firefighters for having us visit and thank you for all you do for the community to keep everyone safe!
3rd Graders to Skate City
Last week our 3rd grade students got to go on a little adventure to Skate City here in Sioux Falls. This field trip connected to their science unit on forces. The Skate City staff put on a great lesson about Newton's Laws of Motion and then students got to give it a try on skates!
Last week our 3rd grade students got to go on a little adventure to Skate City here in Sioux Falls. This field trip connected to their science unit on forces. The Skate City staff put on a great lesson about Newton's Laws of Motion and then students got to give it a try on skates!
Tomorrow, October 6th, is picture Retake Day!
Anyone that wants to retake their pictures or missed picture day the first time, tomorrow we will do retakes. If you would like to order pictures, bring your picture form or stop in the office to get some ordered.
Anyone that wants to retake their pictures or missed picture day the first time, tomorrow we will do retakes. If you would like to order pictures, bring your picture form or stop in the office to get some ordered.
Anne Sullivan Staff Spotlight 2026-2027
Check out our awesome 4th, 5th, and specials teams! These teachers work with our upper grade students to get them prepared for their middle school days. while our Specials teachers work with all students in the areas of fine arts!
4th Grade
401 - Mrs. Walker
402 - Mrs. Kringen
403 - Mr. Colford
404 - Mrs. Brost
5th Grade
501 - Mr. Koerner
502 - Mrs. Sundermann
503 - Mrs. Pritchard
Specials
Art - Mrs. Selberg
Music - Mrs. Frye
Gym - Mrs. Soukup
Library - Mrs. Yee
Check out our awesome 4th, 5th, and specials teams! These teachers work with our upper grade students to get them prepared for their middle school days. while our Specials teachers work with all students in the areas of fine arts!
4th Grade
401 - Mrs. Walker
402 - Mrs. Kringen
403 - Mr. Colford
404 - Mrs. Brost
5th Grade
501 - Mr. Koerner
502 - Mrs. Sundermann
503 - Mrs. Pritchard
Specials
Art - Mrs. Selberg
Music - Mrs. Frye
Gym - Mrs. Soukup
Library - Mrs. Yee
Anne Sullivan Staff Spotlight 2026-2027
Here we have our 2nd, 3rd, and ML (multilingual learners) teams! From beginning skills to helping prepare for independent learning, these teachers work every day to build relationships, increase students love for learning, building academic skills.
2nd Grade
201 - Mrs. Fisher
202 - Mrs. Hovey
203 - Mrs. Duffy
204 - Mrs. Hubers
3rd Grade
301 - Mrs. Naasz
302 - Mrs. Larson
303 - Mrs. Coufal
304 - Mrs. Lovro
ML Team
Mr. Maud
Mrs. Lawson
Mrs. Hecht
Mrs. Berhow
Mrs. Mergen
Mr. Dil
Here we have our 2nd, 3rd, and ML (multilingual learners) teams! From beginning skills to helping prepare for independent learning, these teachers work every day to build relationships, increase students love for learning, building academic skills.
2nd Grade
201 - Mrs. Fisher
202 - Mrs. Hovey
203 - Mrs. Duffy
204 - Mrs. Hubers
3rd Grade
301 - Mrs. Naasz
302 - Mrs. Larson
303 - Mrs. Coufal
304 - Mrs. Lovro
ML Team
Mr. Maud
Mrs. Lawson
Mrs. Hecht
Mrs. Berhow
Mrs. Mergen
Mr. Dil
School Custodian Appreciation Day!
Tomorrow, Oct. 2nd and all days we thank and celebrate our custodian staff. They work behind the scenes every day to keep our school running, help prepare for events, and keeping the school clean. We could not do all that we do without them!
Don't forget to take a moment to say, thank you!
Every Child Matters - Orange Shirt Day
September 30th, 2026
"The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation, and commitment to a better future. By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you make a statement to support truth & reconciliation and commit to the enduring truth that
“EVERY CHILD MATTERS”
For more ideas, information, and activities, check out https://orangeshirtday.org/
September 30th, 2026
"The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation, and commitment to a better future. By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you make a statement to support truth & reconciliation and commit to the enduring truth that
“EVERY CHILD MATTERS”
For more ideas, information, and activities, check out https://orangeshirtday.org/
Anne Sullivan Staff Spotlight 2026-2027
Next up, we have our Early Childhood, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade teams! These amazing teachers work with our youngest learners to help them learn all about school, routines, and all of the crucial beginning academic skills to help them be amazing learners.
Early Childhood
EC 1 - Ms. Carrie Ernster with Ms. Jessica, Ms. Janet, and Ms. Stacy
EC 2 - Ms. Clara Lee with Ms. Maria and Ms. Katie
EC 3 - Ms. Kayla Marie Povlsen with Ms. Kalista, and Ms. Meg
EC 4 - Ms. Lana Bethke with Ms. Britta, Ms. Sara, and Ms. Mary
Kindergarten
K01 - Mrs. Nevins
K02 - Mrs. Post
K03 - Mrs. Tennaple
K04 - Mrs. Dyer
K05 - Mrs. Miller
1st Grade
101 - Mrs. Martinez (new to Anne Sullivan)
102 - Mrs. Wehmeyer
103 - Mrs. Hovland
104 - Mrs. McFarlane
105 - Mrs. Cunningham
Anne Sullivan Staff Spotlight 2026-2027
We are near the end of the first full month of school; we wanted to take time to highlight our amazing staff for this school year! All of our staff work so hard each day to help our students learn and grow and prepare them for their future ahead!
For our first post we have our amazing office staff! From day-to-day support, helping parents, welcoming students, and supporting our building, this group of individuals can do it all!
Principal - Nikkie Duin
Assistant Principal - Nikki Karst
Clerical - Lisa Jennings
Clerical - Bianca Meeks (new to Anne Sullivan)
Lindsey Gray - Instructional Coach
Kait Jurrens - Math Specialist
We are near the end of the first full month of school; we wanted to take time to highlight our amazing staff for this school year! All of our staff work so hard each day to help our students learn and grow and prepare them for their future ahead!
For our first post we have our amazing office staff! From day-to-day support, helping parents, welcoming students, and supporting our building, this group of individuals can do it all!
Principal - Nikkie Duin
Assistant Principal - Nikki Karst
Clerical - Lisa Jennings
Clerical - Bianca Meeks (new to Anne Sullivan)
Lindsey Gray - Instructional Coach
Kait Jurrens - Math Specialist
🌟 Exciting News!! 🌟
We are so excited to share that our Anne Sullivan students are rocking it! Our annual State Report Card came in and our students hard work is paying off.
Our overall score increased from a 51 to a 55! We have improved in all academic areas of reading, science, and math. Our ML (multilingual learners) are also growing and have shown great improvement!
We could not be prouder of all our students hard work and commitment to learning. We thank you as parents and guardians for supporting all of our students and helping them get to school each and every day!
We are so excited to share that our Anne Sullivan students are rocking it! Our annual State Report Card came in and our students hard work is paying off.
Our overall score increased from a 51 to a 55! We have improved in all academic areas of reading, science, and math. Our ML (multilingual learners) are also growing and have shown great improvement!
We could not be prouder of all our students hard work and commitment to learning. We thank you as parents and guardians for supporting all of our students and helping them get to school each and every day!
Washington High School Homecoming Week!
This week we are joining WHS in celebrating their homecoming. Here are the dress up days!
This week we are joining WHS in celebrating their homecoming. Here are the dress up days!
It's the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month!
This is a time in which we can celebrate and support our students and their families who are of Hispanic heritage!
If you would like to learn more please visit, www.nationalcouncilhepm.com!
This is a time in which we can celebrate and support our students and their families who are of Hispanic heritage!
If you would like to learn more please visit, www.nationalcouncilhepm.com!
This school year is unlike any other, we cannot stress enough how much ATTENDANCE MATTERS!!
We NEED all of our students at school each and every day to help them learn and grow in all the ways possible! September is a month to focus on school attendance and getting students to school on time, every day.
If you need help with attendance this school year, please reach out to the office, we have resources available and will try to help if able!
