If you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2023, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten Registration! Registration opened on February 1st, and this is an opportunity to come check out your child’s new school!
March Newsletter
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To allow extra time for safe transportation, Sioux Falls School District schools will be opening 2 hours late on Friday, February 24th 2023. Please check your email for more information on how this may impact your family.
Due to the ongoing winter storm, there will be no school in the Sioux Falls School District Thursday, February 23, 2023. School and District offices WILL open at Noon Thursday.
No School for Sioux Falls School District Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 due to winter weather.
DANCE 💃🕺🪩 PARTY 🎉
After working hard and being a part of the PACK students got to celebrate their success with a dance party!
Way to go students! Keep on dancing into the 4 day break, see you all on Wednesday 😃
Parents of teens and preteens won't want to miss this month's featured Family Forum topic. Vaping is on the rise among young people and carries some costly concerns. Join us Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6pm at sf.k12.sd.us, click Students & Families, then Counseling or watch for the link.
The Sioux Falls School District is committed to providing the highest quality education possible for your child. At Learning Adventures Preschool, children will develop the strong educational foundation that is key to their future success. Enrollment is now Open! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures-preschool
SFSD sends a HUGE Thank You to our School Resource Officers from the SF Police Department! SROs establish relationships with students and staff to keep schools safe!
Mark your calendars! SFSD students will be on President's Break next week, so it's a great time to take in some fun at Air Madness to support Operation Hope and Caring! Levo and other community partners are "jumping in" to support schools without PTA/PTOs. Join us!
From wearing 100 different items on a t-shirt, to dressing in costumes, Oscar Howe is celebrating the 100th day of school!!!
Every day is a GREAT day in SFSD classrooms! Thursday was extra special as Supt. Stavem and Board Member Marc Murren surprised six educators by naming them finalists for the Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating these amazing educators!
Chess Club Winners
Congratulations go out to the following students who placed in the Oscar Howe Chess Tournament:
(listed left to right)
5th Place: Don Richards
3rd Place: Beckett Heavlin
1st Place: Nehemiah Runion
2nd Place: Corbin Knudson
4th Place: Tobin Hock
6th Place: Caleb Rhoades
Reminder chess club is held every Tuesday after school for those students who signed up at the beginning of the school year.
Last night for the Scholastic Book Fair. Make sure to check it out during Parent Teacher Conferences before it's too late!
Kid's Rule #18: Grab it. Read it. Love it.
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day is a wonderful time to thank those who help students cross the street safely to and from school. We appreciate our 5th grader students who brave the cold temps, wind, and rain many mornings to make sure our school is safe. Next time you see one please remember to say 'THANKS'
It's time! JK and Kindergarten registration for the 23-24 school year is NOW OPEN! Parents of children who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2023
and live in Sioux Falls School District boundaries can learn more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
SFSD loves our school counselors! Join us in thanking them this week (and every week) for "Helping Students Dream Big!"
4th grade teachers are buckling up as the students are on the road to reaching their Dreambox goals. Who will finish first?
Don't forget about the Book Fair today during Parent Teacher Conferences.
Kid's Rule #4: Make a new friend
Thank you Mr. Heavlin!
