November's PBIS Incentive for a whole-school reward is out today--if students can earn 1500 SOAR slips, we get to play BINGO as a school! Stay tuned for updates...
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
Pairing young learners with older elementary students has been shown to boost social and emotional learning skills for both groups. Last week, Mrs. Powell's and Mrs. Johnson's classes had a great time working together on writing, and doing a directed drawing about kindness.
Today was our first real taste of winter weather. We continue with outside recess every day unless the temperature/wind chill factor is below zero degrees, so it is important that students are prepared by dressing appropriately for the weather, and having winter gear at school. We wanted to send out our outerwear guidelines so that you can prepare as a family for what students should bring to school daily going forward.
If you need assistance in getting winter gear for your children, please contact the JFK Office (SFSDJFKOffice@k12.sd.us).
Learning to read is a critical skill for all children's success. One of our School Improvement Plan goals is to help every student improve their reading skills. During the school day, students practice reading fluently, decoding skills, and working to comprehend texts. One way that parents and guardians can help students improve their child's reading skills at home is by creating an at-home reading routine! Studies have consistently shown that reading at home with children has a positive impact on their literacy achievement. Papa Murphy's wants to support this mission as well by encouraging students to read books. When your child finishes reading a book, please complete the information listed on the flyer your child brings home. After 10 books are finished, you can turn the completed paper to your child’s teacher to receive the Free Mini Murph Pizza Kit Bookmark. This opportunity is optional for families to participate in this school year. Happy Reading!
Safety is our top priority! As the mornings get darker, and with snow on the horizon, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the drop off procedures when utilizing the front loop. Thank you for doing your part to ensure the safety of our students!
Concerned that your child is not on track for development? The Sioux Falls School District is here to help! Our team of Birth to 3 staff provides FREE services. Call TODAY for an evaluation.
We’re happy to report that power has been restored at Roosevelt HS and JFK Elementary. This short outage was only a slight inconvenience but teaches students an important lesson about resilience! Enjoy the rest of the day!
Roosevelt HS and JFK Elementary are currently without power. No other schools in the area are reporting outages. Students are safe and learning will continue this afternoon with the necessary modifications. Xcel Energy is estimating the power will be restored in about an hour. We will keep you posted.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
The SFSD Leadership Team is just as happy today as they were as Kindergarten students! Together, they've been in school a total of 150 years! Show us your "First Day" photos with #SFSDFirstDay. Have a GREAT year!
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
Enrollment is now open for the Sioux Falls School District's Learning Adventures Preschool! This is early education of the highest quality for your 4 and 5 year old child. At Learning Adventures Preschool, children will develop the strong educational foundation that is key to their future success.
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
