Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 Whittier students will be participating in fall MAP Testing. There are a few things you can do to be sure you come to school ready to do your best: Get plenty of sleep the night before (8 - 10 hours); go to bed by 10 PM. Avoid the morning rush; set out clothes the night before and leave a few minutes early. Eat a healthy breakfast; this means cereal, eggs, fruit, etc., not candy and Cheetos. Finally, make sure to bring your Chromebook and charging cord to school both testing days.
Don't forget to SMILE :)
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 8th and Thursday, October 13th.
Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
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!
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
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.
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!
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.
BACK TO SCHOOL is just around the corner! Here is the link to school supply lists for Whittier Middle School: https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/58043-whittier-middle-school
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.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! to Whittier's 7th Grade Science Teacher Kristin Miller who was selected McDonald’s teacher of the month!!
Whittier Parent Night is TOMORROW May 17th at 5:30pm!! If you are a parent who has a 5th grader this year, join us on Tuesday at Whittier Middle School. We are so excited to see you and get to know you!
Summer is coming and it's a busy time of year in Whittier Library! Please return all school library books as soon as possible (and pay any fines for lost books to settle your account.) Thanks!
School Info 5.13.22
• Classes in-session and on-time today
• Bus routes may be impacted
• No tardies this morning
• Final day May 25, 2022
ANNOUNCEMENT 5/12/22: There will be no soccer club today. Please make sure your student has a ride home after school. Thanks!
Whittier Parent Night on May 17th at 5:30pm!! If you are a parent who has a 5th grader this year, please join us on the 17th at 5:30 at Whittier Middle School. We will answer questions, show you the building, and put some of your worries to ease. We are so excited to see you and get to know you!
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. All of us have those special teachers who have shaped our lives for the better and pushed us to be our best. Take time today to thank that teacher who goes the extra mile to make Whitter Middle School excellent!
Parent/guardian feedback is important to SFSD! We just launched a 7-question survey - which takes 5 minutes or less - to help guide the next steps toward becoming the BEST school district in the nation!
Check your email or paste this URL in your browser: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/QDVv1e
The survey is open until the end of the school year. Take the survey once for each child enrolled. If you prefer to only take it on, please reference the oldest child in your household. Thanks for your participation!
