5th graders enjoyed learning about Native American hand games in Library.
The lesson and games helped them work on concentration, intuition, social cues, sportsmanship, and respect.
Peaches visited EFA+ on Friday to help us celebrate all of the hard work students put in for the Fun Run!
Mr. Mees gave Peaches a kiss 💋 in front of the entire school
K03 got to spend some extra time with Peaches because they were the top class in fundraising.
The EFA+ and Oh My Cupcakes design for quarter two is Cookie Crumble by Zane!
Cookie Crumble is made of Oreo cake with a salted caramel filling, topped with cookie dough frosting, Oreo crumbles, and edible glitter...YUM!
Cookie Crumble will be sold at the All School Art Show on November 18th.
It will also be available at Oh My Cupcakes during the week of January 6th-11th or by special order.
Congratulations, Zane!
Students in 401 are working as systems engineers to build wind turbines, in hopes of generating energy for a fictional town, Ergstown.
Ergstown has been experiencing frequent blackouts and they are looking for a solution to prevent these in the future.
Four of our teachers are visiting A+ schools and attending New A+ Teacher Training in Raleigh, North Carolina!
This is part of our ongoing A+ training.
You can vote for our painted plow online now through October 28th!
Use the link below to vote:
https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/parking-street-services/snow/paint-the-plow
This Friday we will have a visit from Peaches, a Highland Calf from Glean for Good. As a silly celebration for surpassing our Fun Run goal, Mr. Mees will give Peaches a kiss!
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The 15th annual Paint the Plow event is this Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Levitt parking lot.
All of the painted plows will be on display and you can vote for your favorite one.
Today we had our 2nd MI Exchange of the year. Students shared a favorite way to use their Body Smart skills and learned about the artist, Keith Haring. Then they used inspiration from Haring's style to create their own active figure on their trading card.
Happy Native Americans' Day!
Many of the EFA+ OSO (OCÉTI SAKÓWIN OWÁUNSPE) students participated in the parade.
Our student-designed cupcake for quarter 1 will be available for purchase this week, October 14th-19th at both Oh My Cupcakes! locations.
"Super Cupcake" designed by Elaine is a chocolate cupcake, with a salted caramel filling, chocolate frosting, and topped with white chocolate curls.
The next student designed cupcake will be announced at the beginning of quarter 2!
This year we have a select choir called The EFA+ Treble Makers 🎼
This is an extra curricular choir made up of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders that rehearses after school once week.
The 5th graders have been hard at working participating in Paint the Plow! The plow is called "Snowy Nights: Van Gogh Away!"
It was designed by Mrs. Diana Soper and painted by the 5th graders.
All of the painted plows will be available for viewing on Saturday, October 19th from 8am to 3pm behind The Levitt.
At the event you can vote for your favorite plow.
Fifth graders read their final drafts to their classmates from the Author’s Chair in Writing. The students used their People Smart skills to give each other feedback and praise. They asked many insightful questions.
EFA+ Fun Run!
Thanks to everyone who donated, and to those who supported our students in person today!
Tomorrow is the big day! EFA+ students will complete their Fun Run.
Event 1: 1st and 2nd 8:30am-9:30am
Event 2: 3rd and 4th 9:45am-10:40am
Event 3: K and 5th 1:00pm-2:00pm
Last call for the EFA+ Spirit Wear Store!
https://mrghauff.chipply.com/EUGENEAplus/store.aspx?eid=336134&action=viewall
5th graders used their Body Smarts and Music Smarts in Drama!
