Summer is in full swing and we have some great camps being offered this summer. See the attached flyer for information about Cheer camp with dates in June and July. Can't wait to see everyone!
It was a busy final week here at Ben Reifel. Seventh grade students on 7-1 completed scale models of solar system by measuring the distance and determining where the planets were located. What a fun activity!
Seventh grade students completed their time in science this year with dissection of a flower and sheep heart. They loved the hands-on activities!
Congratulations! These students won gift cards for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you!
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
On Monday evening, SFSD held an honoring ceremony for its Native American students who are graduating from 8th grade and from High School. This is an important way to recognize these students in a way that is culturally significant and tied in with their communities. Congratulations on graduation! View more photos here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAE3w8
Congratulations to our very own Mr.Dannenbring on being selected as the McTeacher of the Month! We are so proud of you, and thankful you are a member of the Bison family ❤️
Tonight we held our chorus concert. The students sounded beautiful! Thank you to all the students and staff who have worked hard to make this a success.
Congratulations to our Best in the Herd recipients. These students received a positive phone call home, Bison Way cards and a bracelet. Thank you for representing Ben Reifel so well!! ❤️
Your preteen is navigating their first summer without childcare. Older siblings are caring for younger siblings at home and meal preparation is a little too much responsibility. You’ve hired a teenage companion to take your kids to the parks, camps, and activities but this means funds are tight for food.
These are all real scenarios playing out in homes and apartments across Sioux Falls. That’s why the Sioux Falls School District is proud to, once again, offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children, ages 1-18 during June and July 2023.
Using meal counts from previous summers, the Office of Child Nutrition established a schedule for breakfast to be offered at eight schools on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Lunch will be served Mondays through Thursdays at six locations and Monday through Friday at two locations. The schedule will be emailed to SFSD families and will be posted on the District’s website: sf.k12.sd.us. No income eligibility paperwork is required..
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
“Within the Ben Reifel family circle, we foster the growth of academic, social, and emotional skills to positively impact our lives and the community beyond our walls.”
Today, the Ben Reifel staff and students participated in the second annual Bison Community Outreach Day so we could do exactly that. Throughout the day, students engaged in activities that focused on giving back to our Bison community and impacting others.
We want to thank all of the staff and students for displaying “The Bison Way” and engaging our community positively. We can’t wait to do it again!
Attention SFSD parents of 6th-9th graders! Registration is now open for CTE Academy Summer Career Camps! These camps take place June through July and have a little something for everyone. If you're looking for a fun way to spend some time this summer, and possibly show your child a future career path, you can register here now!
https://www.ctecareercamps.com/
Boys soccer team rocked it this year! They are undefeated 3-0-1. Thank you to the coaches, Mrs. Slater-Unruh, Mr. Hansen, and all the players for a great season! We are proud of you!
We are thrilled to celebrate our girls soccer team, who went 4-0 this year! Thank you to the coaches, Mrs. Thury, Mrs.Todd and all the players for a great season! We are proud of you!
Our speech and chorus students were recently treated to a musical at University of Sioux Falls and Dear Evan Hansen play. We want to thank Promising Futures for continuing to support our students with these amazing opportunities!
This morning all SFSD 8th graders got to spend the morning watching their peers deliver moving, original pieces of poetry at the 2023 SFSD 8th Grade Poetry Slam. 18 fearless students took to the stage to share their stories. Congratulations to all of our amazing poets for making your voices heard! Check out photos from the event here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjADcMJ
Bison students participated in the Howard Wood Relays today and made us incredibly proud! Way to go Bison! ❤️
Ben Reifel finished first in the following events and 7th grade girls 4x100 broke a Howard Wood record:
7G - 4 x 100m relay
7G - 800m medley
8G - 4 x 100m relay
Team 7-1 spent time this week at Good Earth State Park enjoying nature and learning about the history of the area. What a fun experience.
8th graders attended the Siouxland Heritage Museum Civil War camp this week. Three stations were visited where students learned about soldiers’ equipment, camp life, and how to march on the battlefield. It was a fabulous way to kick off the Civil War unit.
Congratulations! These students were selected Student of the Month for April and May! Thank you for demonstrating the Bison Way! We are proud of you! ❤️💛
