❤ February is Kindness Month: Spread Love and Positivity! ❤
It's a time for us to show love, compassion, and goodwill to each other. We can all make a big difference in someone's day, even with small acts of kindness.
At Hayward, we believe in being kind not just in the classroom, but everywhere we go. Smiling, saying kind words, and helping others creates a caring and inclusive environment for everyone in our school.
Let's challenge ourselves to do nice things for others, say thank you, and lift each other up. Together, we can create a positive impact that lasts all year long, not just during Kindness Month.
Need to register your child for kindergarten for the 24/25 school year?
Join us at Hayward from 4-6pm on Thursday, March 7th and we will make sure your student is signed up and ready to go for the next school year!
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!
Our ELL (English Language Learners) monthly newsletter is here!
Our district is blessed with many great educators. This year, 70 teachers in the school district were recognized by families for their tireless effort in the classroom. Three of those nominees are teachers are at Hayward Elementary, hats off to Mrs. Wehmeyer in kindergarten, Mrs. Siegel in third grade, and Mrs. Gabrielson in fourth grade!
In addition to the district recognizing standout educators, there were 78 special education staff across the state of South Dakota recognized by the families they serve for all the love and work they pour into their students. Mrs. Schieffer and Mrs. Knutson, both resource educators at Hayward, were honored as nominees as well.
What an honor it is to have these five ladies call Hayward their home ❤
🎗️ **Support Anthony's Cancer Battle with Bracelets!** 🎗️
Class 304 is selling bracelets to support Anthony, who's fighting cancer. Join us in making a difference! Get your bracelets from during conferences on Thursday night!
#SupportingOurFriend #BraceletsForACause #TogetherWeAreStronger 🤝💖
Thank you from all the staff who work out front during morning drop off for all your efforts to help keep traffic moving and our students and staff safe! We appreciate it more than words can say!
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!
Read any good poetry lately?
If not, check out the 5th graders haiku poems displayed by their classrooms during conferences n!
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!
Winter can be tough but you don't have to do it alone. If you are struggling with things this winter, consider these community resources:
Call 211 for a complete and updated lists of resources and opportunities in the community.
Great Life has partnered with Center of Hope to give out winter gear. If this is a need, call Hayward and speak to the secretaries who will get your name to our school social worker for a referral.
If utilities are becoming a burden, check with Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (605-334-2808) or Minnehaha County Human Services (605-367-4217).
Celebrating 25 years of Miss Cindy's smile greeting Hayward families!
ATTENTION:
The freezing fog has made roads slick and cut down on visibility. For the safety of our students and staff please:
Only cross Valley View at the designated crosswalks
Do not park along Valley View and leave your car unattended
Be prepared to go a little slower and have patience
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe this morning!
If you're hungry on Mondays, stop by the Nightwatch van and pick up a free hot meal between 5 and 6pm!
Our English language learners at Hayward have been busy this past month!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year begins on February 1, 2024.
Registration Link:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
How to Register Video:
https://app.screencastify.com/v2/watch/zcMOA2WbI8cgqRKtG0Vt
Please consider buying a battle bracelet to help support this Hayward student and his family as he battles cancer.
🎶Baby It's Cold Outside🎶
It's a fun song when we're inside where it's nice and warm, but if we're outside and chilled to the bone, it's no fun at all!
Keep sending your child to school with their warmest winter gear so everyone stays safe and warm.
On January 17th, districts from across the state come together to show the love to our South Dakota Public Schools! ❤️ Our public schools provide the foundation of education, but also foster a sense of community, instilling the core values of hard work, kindness, and resilience in our students, among others. They offer a safe and inclusive environment where students and staff shape a brighter future for our community both today and beyond. Our South Dakota Public Schools are the heart of our community, nurturing the minds and spirits of our children, and embodying the essence of what makes our state so special.
What’s your “why” when it comes to supporting our local schools? Is it the sense of community that brings us all together? The Midwest values that define us? The daily routines that make us who we are? Or maybe it’s the knowledge that we’re part of something bigger, something that shapes the future.
Please save the picture in this post and update your profile picture for the day. Let’s light up our digital world with our love for South Dakota Public Schools! 💙
Don’t forget to use the hashtag #LovePoweredbySDPublicSchools.
It’s a way for us to unite, to make our presence known, and to shine a spotlight on our unwavering support for education. For 24 hours, let’s make our digital world reflect the passion we have for our schools!
We have a new student teacher joining us at Hayward in the first grade Two-Way Immersion program. Welcome Señorita McKenzie Froiland!
