The 3rd graders brought their sparkletwinklejolly vibes to their 1st day of Elf the Musical Jr. rehearsal.
We now have our full cast working together to spread some Christmas cheer by singing loud for all to hear!
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Lemon Burst Man by Malia will be available at both Oh My Cupcakes locations this week!
Stop in Monday-Saturday and try this delicious lemon cupcake topped with gummy bears.
If you plan to treat yourself to a large order, call ahead and the Cupcake Ninjas will make sure your cupcakes are available.
Reminder that daylight saving happened this weekend! We sprung forward this time, so be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour to keep everyone on time for school on Monday! ⏰
Last night the 5th graders presented their Monologue Museum at the All School Art Show. This was the culmination of a creative challenge that started at the beginning of the year. They shared their learning about a notable figure from history through their art, writing, and performance.
Today our kindergarten and 1st graders shared their informance with us.
An informance is a practice performance while young artists are learning how to put on a show.
They shared songs, movement, and joy with their audiences.
Ms. Mickelson and Mrs. Jacobson lead the way for our youngest eagles.
This afternoon the 2nd and 3rd graders presented their vocal music concert for the EFA+ students.
This was a wonderful celebration of their learning which featured singing, movement, and spoken word.
Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Today EFA+ students practiced being "Selfie Smart" in MI Exchange. They learned about why artists create self portraits and then they made their own self portrait trading card style.
They were able to choose how they wanted to show themself, and what they wanted to share through their art.
KindergARTen Open House is next Thursday (March 6th) from 4-6pm
We can't wait to meet our newest eagles!
The 5th graders practiced delivering their monologues for the Monologue Museum.
The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders were a fantastic first audience.
Next Tuesday evening the 5th graders will perform their monologues from 6-6:45pm.
This is their culminating art integration project that they have been working on all year. We hope you can join us to see their hard work in action.
103 is working on writing stories about a fun time. The students are doing a great job focusing on writing stories with a beginning, middle, and ending. They are becoming great authors!
EFA+ hosted a blood drive today!
We had a total of 11 donors, and collected 8 units.
This will help up to 24 local patients.
The Art Show and 5th Grade Monologue Museum is one week from today!
Please plan to join us.
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
On Friday evening, EFA+ students presented their science fair projects.
The gym was filled with young scientists who shared their learning in creative ways. Including an ice cream experiment (with samples), live ferrets, a device that helps you choose your next book, and even a lesson on why we tend to lose carnival games.
EFA+ is hosting a blood drive!
If you are eligible for donate blood, please use the link below to sign up.
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/eugfldfeb25
The EFA+ Science Fair and Book Fair is next Friday (February 21st).
If you would like to volunteer, sign up here:
Science Fair:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0D49AAAD2BA6FAC07-53312074-efa
Book Fair:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080B45ADAA23A5FB6-47763697-book
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
