'12 Days till Holiday Break' Dress Up Days.
Please encourage your students to join the fun!
December Newsletter
Student Council is hosting a food drive. Their goal is to bring in 700 items (or more) to help restock the shelves at Feeding South Dakota. Suggested items are pictured. Thank you so much in helping them help our community.
Together we "CAN" reach our goal of 700 items! 🥫
Education Assistant’s (EA’s) are a crucial part of the education process. They develop important relationships with students, aid teachers and fill all kind of roles throughout they day. It is no secret that we have some the best in the district ☺️ thank you to all pictured and those not pictured for your commitment and dedication at Oscar Howe Elementary.
Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award Nominations Are Now OPEN!
Dr. John Harris served as superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District from 1968-1992. Dr. Harris led the school system with compassion and integrity, touching the lives of thousands of students, teachers and employees, and guiding the system to be one of the finest in the country. He is remembered for his gentleness, humility, graciousness, professionalism, intelligence, and his sincere interest in people. He lived his philosophy that human contacts are the key element to education.
The SFSD is proud of our staff and teachers for their commitment to our children and encompassing the same values and passions as Dr. Harris! Each year the Sioux Falls Public Schools and Vern Eide Motorcars jointly sponsor this prestigious award, so please lift up and nominate a deserving teacher by clicking the link below!
https://siouxfallssd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/teacher-of-the-year-program
*pictured are some of our past nominees
Upcoming "Meet the Riders" Events.
Mark your calendars for our Winter Meet the Riders events! Free admission and a T-shirt for elementary and middle school students, a chance to meet the team and so much more for a fun filled night. Go Riders!
It's hard to believe, but it is that time of year already! #Daylightsavings #FallBack. Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before bed on Saturday!
Welcome to K Y D Z, the radio station that plays the hits while you sing along! Come see disc jockey Marvelous Mike and sidekick Jivin’ Judy as they play the oldies, the goodies and the songs kids have loved to hear throughout the ages! Evening performance at 7:00pm.
And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
"Our World at Oscar Howe"
The English Learner (EL) program is designed to provide academic language support to students acquiring the English Language in grades K-12. The program is aligned with the state English Language Development standards.
Our world here at Oscar Howe Elementary has become larger and our eyes have become wider. Very neat to see where some of our students are from.
When we say we received so many great pumpkins - we mean we received SO MANY GREAT pumpkins. Wow! We had over 130 pumpkins brought in. It was hard to choose just one per grade level, but the votes are in!
Congratulations to the following students:
K: Elaine: K02
1st: Camdyn: 101
2nd: Everett: 202
3rd: Nolan: 302
4th: Max: 404
5th: Caleb: 502
Today, October 27th is Read for the Record Day! Students could follow along to a virtual session with either Mayor Paul TenHaken or Vaney Hariri, Co-Founder of Think 3D Solutions.
The goal of Read for the Record day is to see how many students and adults can read the same book on the same day! We were able to catch a glimpse of K03, 303, 504 and the library participating.
2022 Fall Festival - Friday, October 28th - 6:30 - 8:00pm
The Annual Oscar Howe PTA Fall Festival is a fun family event. Dance the night away but don't forget to volunteer so the event can be fun for everyone.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094cadaf2dabf94-20222
Congratulations are in order to our Fall Student Council members. 🤗
Today marks the 23rd Annual Lights On Afterschool event! Launched over 20 years ago, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.
In honor of this event, Kids Inc. staff at all locations will be hosting celebrations throughout the next two weeks for students and families to participate in. Activities include talent shows, cookie decorating, pumpkin paintings, dance parties, art shows, scavenger hunts, and carnivals! These events are meant to bring awareness to the importance of quality after-school programs for kids.
Please help us say thank you to our Kids Inc. staff who play a MAJOR role in so many of our students' education journeys. We are incredibly thankful for each and every one of them for their dedication to the District and our students!
Will your pumpkin be spooky or kooky? Maybe frightfully fun? Or will you do something wicked and wild? We want to see how creative you can be. Have fun and embellish it any way you like. There is JUST ONE RULE: NO CARVING!
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
💻📱 Click this link to join ---> https://bit.ly/3TyJjen
Important note: If you choose to join using a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams App. The app requires you to type a name. You can use a first name, nickname, or a made-up name. The anonymous platform does NOT allow us to see user names. It only allows us to see the number of viewers.
Oscar Howe Families, fall weather is here and our students got a feel for the cooler temperatures this morning. As a reminder, student will be outside unless temperatures fall below 0 degrees or there is inclement weather.
Students must wear a jacket if it is 59 degrees or colder. 60 degrees or above, no jacket needed. Please help encourage students to dress appropriately for the cooler weather.
We thank you for partnering with us to make sure students dress for success regardless of the weather. Please take a look at the picture below for a complete look at our Oscar Howe dress code policy as well.
Special delivery! 💌
In honor of Boss’s Day on October 16th, we would like to send a HUGE thank you to our administration, Mrs. DeVries and Mrs. DeHaven.
Our education assistants play an important role at Oscar Howe to support both students and staff. Jenn Redd is one of our EA's who builds relationships and makes a positive impact in our building. Please check out the link highlighting her work!
https://youtu.be/DjwB7mHBimU
