3rd graders took their ball handling skills to the next level in P.E. by moving on scooters!
This week in Art Integration, 5th graders are learning about Michelangelo as part of their study of the Italian Renaissance.
Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel ceiling in fresco between 1508 and 1512...mostly while positioned flat on his back.
Completing a work of this magnitude, under such difficult circumstances took grit and determination.
The 5th graders got to experience it on a small scale today by painting on a paper taped to the bottom side of the art room tables.
Kindergarteners have been learning about weather.
In Art Integration, they used their Art Smarts and Nature Smarts to create a Weather Mobile.
2nd graders visited The Outdoor Campus this afternoon. They had a picnic, and got to experience Nature Smart learning!
EFA+ 4th and 5th graders have started painting on canvas in Art!
Because of a generous donation to the Sioux Falls Education Foundation by the Winker family, art teachers were able to apply for grants to enhance their program.
The funds awarded to EFA+ were used to buy canvases, easels, paints, and brushes.
Last minute preparations are under way! The Sweet Arts Dance starts at 6:00pm!
Join us at Edison Middle School!
❤️The Sweet ARTS Dance is tomorrow!
💚The theme of the dance is Tie-Dye Twist! You can wear tie dye or bright colors to join in.
🧡The dance will run from 6-7:45pm at Edison Middle School.
🖤Music will be provided by the band: Sugar Daddy.
💜Concessions will be available, as well as glow bracelets and face painting.
Today the 4th and 5th grade orchestra and the 5th grade band performed their concert for us.
They were directed by Mrs. Bogue (orchestra) and Mrs. Hakeman (band).
It was incredible to hear how much they have learned this year!
Space Cupcake by Franklin will be available at BOTH Oh My Cupcakes locations this week.
Space Cupcake is a red velvet cupcake, topped with chocolate buttercream, white chocolate curls, and Oreo crumbles.
You can purchase either the full size or mini size. Call ahead if you want to treat yourself with a large order!
April 6-12 is National Library Week! We love our EFA+ Library and Siouxland Libraries.
In Art Integration, 2nd graders created a beaded bracelet to represent a 3 digit number. They used color symbolism for the hundreds, the tens, and the ones. Then they met with a partner and used their bracelets for math work. First they identified the numbers represented on each bracelet. Then if they both had a black band, they added the numbers. If they both had a white band they subtracted the smaller number from the larger number. If they had a mix of white and black bands, they got to choose addition or subtraction.
The 5th graders participated in a lesson called "chair-bata" in Dance. Mrs. Jacobson lead this inclusive lesson based off of Tabata (high intensity interval training).
During the month of March, EFA+ participated in Everybody Reads.
We met our goal of 350,000 books, which means a donation will be made to REACH literacy!
In fact, we surpassed our goal with more than 418,000!
5th graders playing "Hoop Guard" on a beautiful day last week.
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EFA+ 1st grader, Halle, won a ride on a snow plow! To make it even more special, she got to ride the snow plow that our 5th graders painted during Paint the Plow.
The EFA+ Treble Makers performed The Star Spangled Banner at the Skyforce game last night!
The EFA+ Treble Makers are a select choir of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders directed by Ms. Mickelson.
Attend the Sweet Arts Dance in style!
Click the link to order your band merch. Limited time only: the store closes tomorrow night!
Orders will arrive before the dance.
https://mrghauff.chipply.com/EFDANCE/store.aspx?eid=378199&apid=13832032
EFA+ is once again participating in Everybody Reads!
Students and staff are tracking their reading for the month of March on gumballs. Our machine is overflowing!
EFA+ is once again participating in Everybody Reads!
Students and staff are tracking their reading for the month of March on gumballs. Our machine is overflowing!
