We’ve added another exciting feature to our Sioux Falls School District website! Each middle and high school now has their very own activities page. Find all of your activity related items (including athletics and fine arts) in one place! Visit the main activities page to find your school here. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/activities
A reminder to fill out a Free/Reduced application for student meal assistance, an explanation of how SFSD is cutting down food waste in our schools through 'offer versus serve,' and an apple nacho recipe. All this and more is in this month's What's the Scoop newsletter!
Check it out here! ---> https://www.smore.com/fkas1
And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
November is the official kick-off to the season of giving! We know money is tight for many, but what if we told you there was a way to give this season without having to make any kind of financial donation? Consider becoming a mentor in our public schools! Investing just one hour of your time each week can begin to change lives for generations to come. And you may realize your return on investment is more than you could have ever imagined.
Find out how the TeamMates mentoring program benefits mentees, mentors, schools, and the community here. ---> https://youtu.be/4Cg_ESoCNeY
📱✍️ & sign up to become a mentor here. ---> https://siouxfallsteammates.org/mentoring/
Brand new from our Media Arts students at the CTE Academy: This week on the District News Minute - Read for the Record, a HUGE orchestra event coming up soon, and growing diversity in our classrooms! https://youtu.be/oK5ioW4gTSU
You won't catch her reading (for fun) at work, and you'll never hear her "shushing" kids. This librarian has transformed the center of Whittier Middle School into its heart. Students and staff want to be here constantly. Because of Becky. https://youtu.be/Hw55W-Cva00
At a HS facility like the CTE Academy, business is everything: sponsorships, internships, job shadows, guest speakers, career fairs, field trips and career planning. So the business manager is BUSY. But she's so much more than that. Meet Lynn. https://youtu.be/vN0h4YNErZw
Reminder for Seniors! 🎓
The FREE application period for 8 South Dakota postsecondary schools is still going on.
Participating schools include:
- Black Hills State University
- Dakota State University
- Lake Area Technical College
- Northern State University
- Presentation College
- SD School of Mines & Technology
- South Dakota State University
- University of South Dakota
There is no code needed to take advantage of this opportunity. The promotion will run from October 3 through November 30, 2022. For more information, visit ---> https://ourdakotadreams.com/
Elementary students across the District celebrated National Read for the Record Day today! 📚
Read for the Record brings together millions of adults and children across the nation each year as they read the same book on the same day, building an intergenerational community through reading. This year's book selection was Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady, which encourages children to celebrate where they come from, who they are, and who they want to be.
Community members like Mayor Paul TenHaken and Vaney Hariri helped students celebrate the day with a virtual reading of Nigel and the Moon, and South Dakota's very own Secretary of Education, Tiffany Sanderson, stopped by R.F. Pettigrew Elementary for an in-person reading of the book.
Thanks to all those who helped us celebrate this special day!
Have you downloaded our Sioux Falls School District app yet? 📱
Stay up-to-date with school announcements, learn about upcoming events specific to your school, locate important documents, access lunch menus, check grades, and much more. Most importantly, never miss out on another notification again!
Download here! ---> https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/mobile-apps
Today we introduce you to our second All Star of the year, Bobbie Williams! 🤩Bobbie is one of our outstanding staff members at Community Campus that provides programming for our Sioux Falls School District students ages 18-21.
Bobbie's co-worker Sarah nominated her and shared this about her "Bobbie has so much knowledge regarding transition and takes on many extra tasks willingly. She is always encouraging of others and leads our staff in teacher appreciation activities to celebrate our wonderful teachers at Community Campus. She is kind, caring and loves what she does for our students with disabilities. She has been a role model for new staff and always helps out (even without being asked), whether it's teaching a class or helping a co-worker problem-solve. She is welcoming to new staff and a true team player. The SFSD is so fortunate to have Bobbie on our team."
Thank you, Bobbie for being an integral part of our District! 🌟
October marks National Principals Month, which honors principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of our nation’s students. We would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to all Sioux Falls School District principals for being a guiding light in our schools!
Our newest topic covered by the Avera Family Forum is Anxiety. Hear from experts, learn about available resources, and know that you are not alone. https://youtu.be/osKalwQ7SPI
If you could use a dose of sunshine today, here she is. Nancy Peter is a 3-sport athlete, an AP scholar, & participates in every club you can think of. But that's not why everyone at Jefferson High School loves her. https://youtu.be/WmPzsrNkpr8
Today marks the 23rd Annual Lights On Afterschool event! Launched over 20 years ago, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.
In honor of this event, Kids Inc. staff at all locations will be hosting celebrations throughout the next two weeks for students and families to participate in. Activities include talent shows, cookie decorating, pumpkin paintings, dance parties, art shows, scavenger hunts, and carnivals! These events are meant to bring awareness to the importance of quality after-school programs for kids.
Please help us say thank you to our Kids Inc. staff who play a MAJOR role in so many of our students' education journeys. We are incredibly thankful for each and every one of them for their dedication to the District and our students!
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
💻📱 Click this link to join ---> https://bit.ly/3TyJjen
Important note: If you choose to join using a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams App. The app requires you to type a name. You can use a first name, nickname, or a made-up name. The anonymous platform does NOT allow us to see user names. It only allows us to see the number of viewers.
In the first Spotlight episode of the 2022-2023 school year, Superintendent Stavem talks with Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) and Chairperson for the Office of Indian Education, Anna Brokenleg. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/874585
Don't forget! 📣‼️
SFSD is hosting a Community Engagement Session TONIGHT at Cleveland Elementary and we want YOU there! The guided discussion will start at 6 pm and will last approximately 1.5 hours. During the session, you can expect to brainstorm ideas to help move SFSD forward in our quest to become the BEST in the nation! Join us to dream big about curriculum, transportation, activities, safety, along with a range of other topics.
Barren Yellow Bird is in his first, & last, year at Jefferson High School. In just a few short months he’s already left a huge impact on this school, & he still has 2/3 sports seasons to go. His future is as bright as he makes everyone around him feel. https://youtu.be/fR2ff_0jWwk
This October, we’re celebrating National Physical Therapy month to raise awareness about the many benefits of physical therapy – specifically how it helps students within the Sioux Falls School District! Our SFSD Physical Therapists are part of a team that helps support a student’s ability to access their educational environment. As movement specialists, they assist a student’s physical participation in a variety of settings throughout the school day. School PTs are an integral part of helping students have successful educational careers. Please help us thank all our incredible SFSD PTs!
