The Scholastic Book Fair builds stronger readers with more choices and more selections to choose from. The sky is the limit at this year's Book Fair!!! Every purchase benefits our school. Make sure to stop by during Parent Teacher Conferences!
Looking for a fun activity for your family on Tues, Feb. 21, 2023 - a No School Day in the SFSD? Head to Air Madness from 10am-6pm to jump, play, and unlock donations to Operation Hope & Caring! SFSD schools without PTAs/PTOs benefit!
There is no school on Monday, February 6th. Teachers have inservice in the morning and conferences in the afternoon/evening. If you have not signed up for a conference time yet, please reach out to your child's teacher. Conferences will be held Monday, February 6th 12:00-7:00pm and Thursday, February 9th 3:00-7:00pm.
Thank you to all who attended Beach Party Bingo on Friday! We can not hold these events without our great PTA and families here at Oscar Howe.
January is National Mentoring Month!
Mentoring has an important impact on youth; it helps students achieve academic success, encourages participation in extracurriculars and helps provide opportunities they may not receive otherwise.
According to data acquired from MENTOR, with a mentor, young people are 55% less likely to skip a day of school, and 130% are more likely to hold leadership positions.
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Everyday Heroes School-Based Mentoring Program and TeamMates Mentoring program have partnered with the Sioux Falls School District to provide mentors for our students. Both programs are always looking for more caring individuals to become mentors. Right now, 1 in 3 young people are growing up without a mentor, someone outside of their family who they can turn to for support and guidance.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor for the SFSD or specifically here at Oscar Howe please contact the office at 605-362-2752!
Parent-Teacher Conferences can help strengthen relationships with individual families and support student learning. Please make sure to sign up for student(s).
Last night at the Jefferson High School's Teacher Appreciation Night, our beloved teacher, Kelsi Heiberger was recognized by one of her former students. Abby Schuldt nominated Mrs. Heiberger for the award due to the lasting impact she had made on her ever since 4th grade.
PBIS Ticket Winners!!!
Every Friday each classroom brings up their tickets for the week to the office. A student can earn a ticket each and every day for exhibiting the qualities of the Oscar Howe PACK. Perserverance, Accountability, Control and Kindness.
Here are a few lucky winners from last week!
Who will be the winners this Friday???
Teamwork makes the dream work. We love seeing students' helping each other every day.
Establishing healthy eating habits is the focus of this month's Family Forum Series, brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health and the Sioux Falls School District.
Watch with us here ---> https://youtu.be/52bvfQkh6GQ
"Down By The Banks" did you find yourself completely the lyrics to this childhood song? If so you are not alone. This is a simple and fun song that orginated around the 19th century. Fun to see all generations still taking part!
Join us for some FUN and Let's Go Rollerskating!!!
When girls feel a sense of pride, they shine differently. From the first practice to crossing the finish line, Girls on the Run (GOTR) girls learn that their self-worth is paramount to all that they do.
The lessons in the curriculum help girls unleash their inner superstar and teach them to never let their light dim. Unlock your girl’s limitless potential and join our Oscar Howe Elementary’s team this season!
Spring 2023 season starts March 7 – May 11, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:35pm to 3:50pm. GOTR registration opens January 11th at 8:30am!
Go to www.embe.org/gotr for more information.
Don't miss valuable parent information provided by our partners at Avera Behavioral Health in our Family Forum Series. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, we're discussing the importance of establishing healthy eating habits. Watch for the link or join us through our website.
Upcoming : No School Days
✔️ Get paid weekly (starting in February)
✔️ Earn up to $175 per day
✔️ Enjoy a flexible schedule
✔️ Inspire the next generation
Join our team of substitute teachers! Enjoy a flexible schedule that you create and get paid WEEKLY (starting in February) while supporting our students and staff.
To apply, visit https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4776.
SFSD schools start 2-hrs late Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Due to the amount of snow that fell with this winter storm and the time it will take for plows to get into residential neighborhoods, there will be No School, no practices and no activities tomorrow – Wednesday, January 4, 2023. District and school offices will be open.
In addition to there being NO SCHOOL today, an update now includes that SFSD Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023.
Let’s go Riders 🏀!
Thank you to Hayden Goff, Logan Nielsen and Jackson Brouwer for coming in and sharing your Rider pride with our students.
For those interested they have a Future Riders event, Friday December 30th. More details on the flyer.
