Our quarter one EFA+ & Oh My Cupcakes design is: Cloud Cup by Ela! Cloud Cup is a vanilla bean cupcake, topped with blue buttercream, blue and purple sugar, and blue and purple sprinkles! This delightful (and beautiful) treat will soon be available at Oh My Cupcakes! Stay tuned for dates and details.
2 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
Ela’s cupcake
One of 501’s favorite ways to practice their spelling words is by using the Boogie boards. These LCD tablets make writing “bright,” just like these great spellers!
5 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
spelling practice
spelling
spelling
spelling
4th graders are building sky scrapers in Art Integration to create "Array City"! The windows of the sky scrapers will demonstrate their understanding of multiplication by creating an array. Stay tuned for the finished city in a few weeks! 🌆🌃🌇🏙️
8 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
array city
array city
array city
array city
On Friday, EFA+ students made their first visit of the year to IronFox Farm. It was a beautiful day to harvest what had been planted last spring. We continue to be grateful for this special partnership which allows our students to engage in meaningful Nature Smart learning.
9 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
IronFox farm harvest
Last spring EFA+ students created pieces of art for a show at the Washington Pavilion. Visual artist Eyob Mergia used selections of the work our students contributed to create the exhibit, Through Their Eyes: Children's Art in Times of War and Peace. The exhibit will be on display through January. There will be an Artist Reception on Friday, September 26th from 6-8pm. We hope you can join us for this special event. (Please note the date change, originally the reception was planned for September 22nd)
11 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
Artist reception invitation
Nurse Kari visited the kindergarteners to help them learn the proper way to wash their hands while at school.
12 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
nurse Kari helping kindergartners learn to wash hands
nurse Kari helping kindergartners learn to wash hands
K01 has been using lines and curves to form pictures and letters as part of their handwriting practice.
13 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
kindergarteners making letters out of lines
kindergarteners making letters out of lines
kindergarteners making letters out of lines
kindergarteners making letters out of lines
kindergarteners making letters out of lines
4th graders are learning all about playing Tubano Drums in music.
14 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
4th graders drumming in music
4th graders drumming in the music room
Kindergarteners practiced creating lines in Art using "magic" water paper. This paper allows artists to paint with water and then the lines slowly disappear. It's perfect for practice!
20 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
kindergarten art
Please use the link to access the EFA+ September Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/znty2
21 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
newsletter
Kindergarteners practiced team building in Physical Education.
22 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
team building
team building
Reminder of our first EFA+ PTA meeting tonight! 6:30 in the Multipurpose Room
22 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
pta graphic.  yellow background with blue text
Meal planning for next week? Consider Tuesday night planned! It's EFA+ night at the east 10th Pizza Ranch. Join us for the PTA meeting after!
26 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
pizza ranch night
5th graders are exploring guided spelling with some hands on fun!
27 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
5th graders working on guided spelling using shaving cream on a table.
5th graders working on guided spelling using shaving cream on a table.
5th graders working on guided spelling using shaving cream on a table.
The school year is off to a great start and students are learning the routines of their classroom. Students in 102 start their day with "Morning Tubs"--these are hands on STEM activities that help them get ready for a day of learning!
29 days ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
students working on morning tubs
students working with morning tubs
We are excited to welcome students back for a new week of learning at EFA+! Thank you to this group of greeters for helping students find their classrooms at drop off. They will be ready to assist again tomorrow morning.
about 1 month ago, Dustin Mees
Student Greeters
Today is the day! 📣

We are excited to support The Barrel House's all-day Hungry Hearts Fundraiser benefiting the Angel Fund, which helps ensure every student in the Sioux Falls School District has access to a meal. Come out and enjoy some great food, fun activities (dunk tanks, bouncy house, axe throwing, and more!), and make a difference for our students! Hope to see you there!

📍The Barrel House 4701 E. 54th Street | 12-10 pm
Find more details and the full schedule of activities here! ---> https://www.facebook.com/share/175iWYEjfD/
about 1 month ago, Sioux Falls School District
Two men stand in front of the barrel house restaurant smiling

Join us this Saturday at the Barrel House for a Hungry Hearts fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, August 23rd
📍 The Barrel House – 4701 E 54th St, Sioux Falls, SD
🕛 12 PM – 10 PM

Let’s come together for a day of community, fun, food, and fundraising in support of Hungry Hearts! ❤️
Activities throughout the day include:
🪓 Axe Throwing (12–3 PM)
🎯 Dunk Tank, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Kid’s Games (12–7 PM)
🎨 People's Choice Rib Contest (Starts at 12 PM – coins available for $20)
🛍 Silent Auction (Closes at 7 PM)
🦙 Zoo Mobile with live animals (1–3 PM)
🔥 Live Auction Closes (6:30 PM)
💍 Dream Wedding Winner Announced (7 PM)

Food (Starting at 12 PM):
🍔 Burgers, Brats & Sides (Free Will Donation – matched up to $20,000!)
🍧 Snow Cones & Cotton Candy (12–5 PM)

Live Music Lineup:
🎧 12–2 PM: DJ Dontai
🎸 2–4 PM: Simply Travis & Dan
🎤 4–6 PM: Connie McColl
🥁 7–10 PM: Funk Fuh Fried

❤️ 100% of the proceeds go to support local families in need through Hungry Hearts.
Bring your friends, your appetite, and your giving heart. Let’s make a difference together!

about 1 month ago, Sioux Falls School District
Hungry Hearts logo which is a heart with the end of a fork and spoon curved up to create a smile
We loved seeing so many of you at our open house! Now we're counting down the minutes until the first day of school. See you Thursday! 🦅💙💛🦅💙💛🦅💙💛
about 1 month ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
staff photo
Please join us for the first EFA+ PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:30 in the Multipurpose Room. PTA is a great way to get involved in our A+ community!
about 1 month ago, Eugene Field A+ Elementary
pta meeting graphic.  yellow background with blue text