Happy Friday!
Closing out this week with one more shout out and recognition of our EFA+ Teacher of the Year nominees:
Mrs. Soper (3rd grade)
Ms. Wiebelhaus (kindergarten)
Mrs. Weber (5th grade)
Congratulations to these fine educators who help make EFA+ the special place it is. 💙💛
The 5th graders are working on batiks inspired by the American Revolution. They are also completing a split history compare and contrast as an arts based assessment.
The 5th graders are practicing for the Monologue Museum in a variety of ways—using Body Smart & Self Smart.
You can view the Monologue Museum and All School Art Show on Monday, March 6th from 6-7pm at EFA+.
If you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2023, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten Registration! Registration opened on February 1st, and this is an opportunity to come check out your child’s new school!
Arts based assessment on nonfiction text structure in action.
5th graders compared and contrasted different views of the sun through solar dynamic observatory.
Follow along and cheer on Ms. Wiebelhaus by watching the 35th annual Teacher of the Year award ceremony via livestream!
Please click this link for easy access:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ja8rQtsSzuc?feature=share.
The full event will also be available on YouTube after the event.
Please join us one week from today for:
Movement
All School Art Show
Inspired by Transportation and Adventure
And The 5th Grade Monologue Museum
Monday, March 6th 6:00-7:00 pm
To allow extra time for safe transportation, Sioux Falls School District schools will be opening 2 hours late on Friday, February 24th 2023. Please check your email for more information on how this may impact your family.
Due to the winter storm, the EFA+ Science Fair will be delayed to Friday, March 3rd.
The registration to participate has also been extended to February 27th.
Due to the ongoing winter storm, there will be no school in the Sioux Falls School District Thursday, February 23, 2023. School and District offices WILL open at Noon Thursday.
Congrats to former EFA+ student, Bina Nelsen, on being selected for the National Honor Choir.
No School for Sioux Falls School District Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 due to winter weather.
K01 is working on growing their math skills by adding the numbers on two dice together!
The 3rd graders are using their research about animals and habitats to create a slideshow presentation.
Parents of teens and preteens won't want to miss this month's featured Family Forum topic. Vaping is on the rise among young people and carries some costly concerns. Join us Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6pm at sf.k12.sd.us, click Students & Families, then Counseling or watch for the link.
Exploration and demonstration of understanding of nonfiction text structure (functional text) through the creation of sauce recipes and origami.
A moment of focused work in our EFA+ Nature Center. 💚
Mark your calendars! SFSD students will be on President's Break next week, so it's a great time to take in some fun at Air Madness to support Operation Hope and Caring! Levo and other community partners are "jumping in" to support schools without PTA/PTOs. Join us!
The Sioux Falls School District is committed to providing the highest quality education possible for your child. At Learning Adventures Preschool, children will develop the strong educational foundation that is key to their future success. Enrollment is now Open! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures-preschool
