A child's birthday is an important day and we want our students to celebrate it with their classmates if they choose to.
As a reminder, we will follow the SFSD Healthy Food Guide for birthday treats. If you are considering bringing treats for the class, we strongly encourage non-food items and would prefer them.
If a treat is something you choose to bring, please follow the guidelines attached. It is strongly recommended to choose from a healthy food item.
Please note, the items must be commercially prepared and individually wrapped with a nutritional label. If they do not have one, we will not be able to serve them to students.
If you have any questions, please free to contact Mrs. DeVries.
Labor Day Holiday Break
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
Welcome Back Students and Families!
Reminder school begins at 7:40am and will dismiss at 2:25pm.
Let's make it a great year!
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
Calling All Future Riders!
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
Mark Your Calendars!
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg
(Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-4484 for that program.)
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
There will be a slight adjustment to the start and end time for Oscar Howe Elementary this fall. Please plan accordingly!
Sioux Falls School District is actively recruiting income eligible children turning age 4 prior to September 1st for a free, high-quality preschool experience. Attend our event on June 14th from Noon to 4 pm at the Learning Lab-2205 N Career Ave. Questions? 605-367-8488.
The end of the school year is always a bittersweet day, especially this year as we hug our students a little tighter! We ended the year with a Talent Show and Awards Ceremony. We love and adore our students at OH! We will miss their smiling faces until we see them again in the fall! Thank you for the amazing memories from this 2021-2022 school year! Thank you for working hard and being a part of our PACK! Have a wonderful summer! Stay safe! Have fun!
Congratulations to all former OH students as you graduate from high school and pursue your dreams!
The Oscars.
Staff can nominate colleagues for an “Oscar” for consistently going above and beyond to meet our school vision of “Committed to the learning and well-being of all through compassion, collaboration, and communication.” This year's winners are:
Emily Stee, Tenille Clapsaddle, Amanda Fischer, Amy Staples, Vicki Conner, Sara Wiebelhaus, Melissa Guebert, Paula Dean and Larry Larsen. Congrats to all and thank you for being a part of the PACK.
FIELD DAY 2022!!!
