Thank You for a Wonderful Family Night! 🌟
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our first Family Night of the year! Your presence, energy, and support helped make the evening a truly special one.
From the laughter and conversations to the shared moments and memories, it was incredible to see our community come together. Events like these remind us just how strong and vibrant our school family is — and we couldn’t do it without you!
We’re already looking forward to the next one. Until then, thank you for being such an important part of our community. 💙
#FamilyNight #CommunityStrong #ThankYou
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the families who joined us for our first Family Night of the year! Your presence, energy, and support helped make the evening a truly special one.
From the laughter and conversations to the shared moments and memories, it was incredible to see our community come together. Events like these remind us just how strong and vibrant our school family is — and we couldn’t do it without you!
We’re already looking forward to the next one. Until then, thank you for being such an important part of our community. 💙
#FamilyNight #CommunityStrong #ThankYou
🎉🍔 Garfield Family Night is BACK! 🍉🎈
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of food, games, and community!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Garfield Elementary
We’re having a picnic with:
🍽️ Free food
🎯 Fun games & activities
🧺 Outdoor fun for all ages
💬 A chance to connect with other Garfield families
Don’t miss out — come hungry and ready to play! 💙
#GarfieldFamilyNight #CommunityPicnic #GarfieldElementary #SiouxFallsEvents
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled evening of food, games, and community!
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Garfield Elementary
We’re having a picnic with:
🍽️ Free food
🎯 Fun games & activities
🧺 Outdoor fun for all ages
💬 A chance to connect with other Garfield families
Don’t miss out — come hungry and ready to play! 💙
#GarfieldFamilyNight #CommunityPicnic #GarfieldElementary #SiouxFallsEvents
🎉🍔 Garfield Family Night is Coming! 🍔🎉
Join us on 📅 Wednesday, September 18th from 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of fun, food, and family!
🎈 Free Picnic Dinner
🎯 Games for All Ages
🎉 Community Fun
📍 Location: Garfield Elementary (or Spellerberg Park — update if needed)
Bring the whole crew for a great night together — you won’t want to miss it! 💙✨
#GarfieldFamilyNight #CommunityFun #FreePicnic #SiouxFallsEvents
Join us on 📅 Wednesday, September 18th from 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of fun, food, and family!
🎈 Free Picnic Dinner
🎯 Games for All Ages
🎉 Community Fun
📍 Location: Garfield Elementary (or Spellerberg Park — update if needed)
Bring the whole crew for a great night together — you won’t want to miss it! 💙✨
#GarfieldFamilyNight #CommunityFun #FreePicnic #SiouxFallsEvents
📸 Say Cheese — It’s Picture Day! 🗓️
Get ready to smile — Monday, September 15 is Picture Day!
✨ Dress your best
✨ Bring your brightest smile
✨ Don’t forget your picture form!
Students who bring in their form will be able to purchase their photos. Let’s make it a picture-perfect day!
#PictureDay #SchoolPhotos #SmileBig #SayCheese #September15
Get ready to smile — Monday, September 15 is Picture Day!
✨ Dress your best
✨ Bring your brightest smile
✨ Don’t forget your picture form!
Students who bring in their form will be able to purchase their photos. Let’s make it a picture-perfect day!
#PictureDay #SchoolPhotos #SmileBig #SayCheese #September15
⚽✨ FREE Garfield Soccer League! ✨⚽
Calling all boys and girls in Grades 2–5 — come join us for skills training and games this fall! 🥅⚽
✅ Free shin guards & balls
✅ Qualified coaches
✅ Family lunch after games
✅ Fun for the whole family!
📍 Where: Spellerberg Park (22nd & Western)
📅 When: Saturday mornings – Sept. 13, 20, 27 & Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
🕘 Registration: 8:45 AM | Soccer: 9:15–10:30 AM
👉 Families welcome, no cost to play!
Register here: empowersiouxfalls.com/soccer
❓Questions? Call/Text: 605-368-1956
Come kick off the season with us — let’s play soccer together! ⚽💙
Calling all boys and girls in Grades 2–5 — come join us for skills training and games this fall! 🥅⚽
✅ Free shin guards & balls
✅ Qualified coaches
✅ Family lunch after games
✅ Fun for the whole family!
📍 Where: Spellerberg Park (22nd & Western)
📅 When: Saturday mornings – Sept. 13, 20, 27 & Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
🕘 Registration: 8:45 AM | Soccer: 9:15–10:30 AM
👉 Families welcome, no cost to play!
Register here: empowersiouxfalls.com/soccer
❓Questions? Call/Text: 605-368-1956
Come kick off the season with us — let’s play soccer together! ⚽💙
🎵 Attention 4th & 5th Grade Families – Music Forms Due! 🎵
🎺 Is your 4th or 5th grader interested in joining orchestra this year?
Don’t let cost hold them back — let them SOAR with music!
✅ If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, the school will provide an instrument for FREE — no rental fees, no hidden costs! 🎻🥁
📅 Forms are DUE by Friday, September 5th!
Need a copy or a version in Spanish? We’ve got you covered — just reach out!
Let’s give every student the chance to shine, grow, and make music this year! 🎶🦅
#MusicMatters #SoaringWithMusic #FreeInstruments #EaglePride #DeadlineFriday #4thGrade #5thGrade
🎺 Is your 4th or 5th grader interested in joining orchestra this year?
Don’t let cost hold them back — let them SOAR with music!
✅ If your child qualifies for free or reduced lunch, the school will provide an instrument for FREE — no rental fees, no hidden costs! 🎻🥁
📅 Forms are DUE by Friday, September 5th!
Need a copy or a version in Spanish? We’ve got you covered — just reach out!
Let’s give every student the chance to shine, grow, and make music this year! 🎶🦅
#MusicMatters #SoaringWithMusic #FreeInstruments #EaglePride #DeadlineFriday #4thGrade #5thGrade
📣🦅 Soaring Into September! 🦅📣
It’s time to help our eagles take flight by showing up and shining this September! 🌟
Every day your student comes to school, they move closer to the nest at the top of the path. The goal?
🎯 80% attendance or higher for the month of September!
🏆 BONUS: The class with the BEST attendance for September wins a PRIZE!
📆 Show up. Stay strong. Soar high.
Let’s reach new heights together—because every day in school matters!
💪 Who’s ready to soar?
#SoaringIntoSeptember #80AndAbove #EagleStrong #EveryDayCounts #SchoolAttendance #EaglePride
It’s time to help our eagles take flight by showing up and shining this September! 🌟
Every day your student comes to school, they move closer to the nest at the top of the path. The goal?
🎯 80% attendance or higher for the month of September!
🏆 BONUS: The class with the BEST attendance for September wins a PRIZE!
📆 Show up. Stay strong. Soar high.
Let’s reach new heights together—because every day in school matters!
💪 Who’s ready to soar?
#SoaringIntoSeptember #80AndAbove #EagleStrong #EveryDayCounts #SchoolAttendance #EaglePride
Today is the day! 📣
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!
📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
📚✏️ A HUGE shoutout to the Walmart on Louise Ave for going above and beyond for our school community! We are incredibly grateful for your generous donation of school supplies and the thoughtful First-Time Teacher Basket. 💙
Thanks to your support, our students will be starting the year with the tools they need to succeed, and our new teachers feel welcomed and appreciated as they begin their journey in the classroom. From pencils and notebooks to the extra touches of encouragement, every item you donated makes a big difference. 🙌
THANK YOU from all of us — staff, students, and families — for investing in education and showing up for our school. We see you and we appreciate you! 🧡🍎
#ThankYouWalmart #WalmartLouiseAve #BackToSchool #CommunityMatters #SupportOurTeachers #FirstYearTeacher #GratefulHearts #SchoolSpirit
Thanks to your support, our students will be starting the year with the tools they need to succeed, and our new teachers feel welcomed and appreciated as they begin their journey in the classroom. From pencils and notebooks to the extra touches of encouragement, every item you donated makes a big difference. 🙌
THANK YOU from all of us — staff, students, and families — for investing in education and showing up for our school. We see you and we appreciate you! 🧡🍎
#ThankYouWalmart #WalmartLouiseAve #BackToSchool #CommunityMatters #SupportOurTeachers #FirstYearTeacher #GratefulHearts #SchoolSpirit
Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!
📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)
Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)
Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried
❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!
Did you know, the Sioux Falls School District offers FREE preschool opportunities for eligible families?
Give your child a strong start, right from the beginning!
Call to learn more and see if your family qualifies! 605-367-8488
🎉 Free Summer Meals for Kids! 🍎🥪
The Sioux Falls School District is serving FREE meals to all children ages 1–18 this summer! No paperwork needed—just show up and eat! 🙌
📅 Dates: May 29 – August 8, 2025
🕗 Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 AM
🍽️ Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Monday–Friday at the following locations:
📌 Terry Redlin – 1721 E. Austin St.
📌 Eugene Field – 501 S. Highland Ave.
📌 Hayward – 400 N. Valley View Rd.
📌 Rosa Parks – 5701 E. Red Oak Dr.
📌 Robert Frost – 3101 S. 4th Ave.
📌 Susan B. Anthony – 2000 S. Dakota Ave.
📌 Sonia Sotomayor – 1510 S. Lake Ave.
🚫 No meals served on Friday, July 4th
💬 Help spread the word so every child gets a healthy meal this summer! 🌞
#SiouxFalls #FreeMeals #SummerMeals #SFSD #HealthyKids #CommunitySupport #NoKidHungry
🚀✨ Second Grade Takes Off! ✨🚀
Our amazing second graders had a blast this week at the LaunchPad Museum! From climbing adventures to imaginative play in faux restaurants and shops, curiosity and creativity were on full display. 🧗♂️🍔🎭
Thank you to the LaunchPad staff and our awesome chaperones for making this field trip one to remember. We’re so proud of how our students explored, worked together, and represented our school with shining stars of behavior! 🌟
#SecondGradeAdventures #LaunchPadMuseum #LearningThroughPlay #FutureLeaders #CuriousMinds
🍎✨ Wrapping Up Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨📚
This past week, we celebrated the heart of our school—our incredible TEACHERS! 💛 From early mornings to late nights, lesson plans to life lessons, they gave their all to help our students grow, dream, and succeed. 🌟
Thank you to every educator who continues to inspire, support, and shape the future. You truly are heroes in and out of the classroom! 🙌📝🎉
We’re so grateful for everything you do—this week and every week. ❤️
#ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #WeLoveOurTeachers #EducatorHeroes #MakingADifference
🎉 FIELD TRIP MAGIC! 🎉
🚌✨ Yesterday’s kindergarten adventure to the Children’s Museum was bursting with excitement, discovery, and smiles! From hands-on exhibits to imaginative play, our little learners had a blast exploring and learning together. 🎨🔍 #FieldTripFun #KindergartenAdventures #ChildrensMuseum #LearningThroughPlay
🌍✨ Thank You for Celebrating With Us! ✨🌍
A big THANK YOU to all the families, students, staff, and community members who joined us for Garfield Elementary’s Multicultural Night! 🎉
It was a beautiful evening filled with delicious food, vibrant performances, colorful displays, and meaningful moments that celebrated the many cultures that make our school community so special. 💃🏽🍲🎶🌎
We’re so grateful for the time, talent, and heart each of you brought to the event. Together, we showed that diversity is our strength and unity is our joy.
#GarfieldGROWS #MulticulturalNight #ThankYou #OneCommunityManyCultures #GarfieldCelebrates
🌼 Mental Health Awareness Month at Garfield 🌼
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Garfield Elementary, we’re learning that caring for our feelings helps us grow strong—just like a well-watered plant. 🌱
Throughout the month, our students will:
🌿 Explore ways to calm their minds
🌿 Learn how to handle big emotions
🌿 Practice empathy and kindness
🌿 Support one another as a community
Mental health is part of who we are—and just like reading or math, it’s something we can learn and grow every day. At Garfield, we’re proud to grow together. 🌼
#GarfieldGROWS #MentalHealthAwareness #KindnessFirst #GrowingTogether #StrongInsideOut
📚✨ Happy National Principals Day! ✨📚
Today we celebrate the heart of our school — Mrs. Skogstad, our incredible principal! Your leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff make Garfield Elementary a place where everyone can learn, grow, and thrive. 💙💛
Thank you, Mrs. Skogstad, for guiding us with compassion, strength, and vision every single day. We appreciate all that you do! 🙌👩🏫
#NationalPrincipalsDay #ThankYouMrsSkogstad #GarfieldEagles #SchoolLeadership #WeAppreciateYou
🎉 One week to go! 🎉
Multicultural Night is happening May 1st from 5–7 PM at Garfield Elementary, and there’s still time to sign up and join the fun! 🌍✨
Come celebrate the amazing diversity of our community with food, music, art, and more. Everyone’s welcome—bring your friends and family! 💃🕺🎶
📅 Mark your calendars!
📍 Garfield Elementary
✍️ Want to sign up or get involved? It’s not too late—reach out today!
#MulticulturalNight #GarfieldElementary #CommunityCelebration #OneWeekAway
🌟 Happy Administrative Professionals Week! 🌟
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our amazing clerical team — Sally and Charlotte✨
Their hard work, organization, and dedication keep our office running smoothly every single day. From managing the details to supporting the whole team, they are the heart of our operations — and we appreciate them more than words can say.
If you see them this week, be sure to show them some extra appreciation — a smile, a thank you, or even a sweet treat goes a long way! 💐😊
Thank you both for everything you do!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsWeek #OfficeHeroes #Gratitude #Teamwork
