5th grader practiced quoting accurately after making an inference. They took inspiration from the book “It Jes' Happened” which is about the artist Bill Traylor.
Bill Traylor was a self taught artist who began creating art at age 85. He used limited materials and simple lines and shapes, so the 5th graders did too.
3rd grade learned about Tetrominoes. They learned that “tetra” means 4, then created 5 different shapes using only 4 cubes. Using those 5 shapes they tried to figure out how to fill their page with no open spaces.
Can you hear the Tetris music?
The cast of Elf the Musical gathered for a read through today.
They will be singing loud of all to hear very soon!
In science 5th graders explored the water cycle and evaporation by analyzing salt water and fresh water.
Tonight was the 2nd Annual HeART of the City Art Show!
This show features art made out of snack wrappers and found objects inspired by LOVE.
The EFA+ 2nd and 3rd grade classes entered collaborative pieces out of found objects.
2nd grade made a low relief mosaic out of cardboard. Each student made a piece of the project and painted their piece using a color they love.
3rd grade used discarded CDs (remember those?) that were painted black, then used for engraving. The students engraved "doodles" about things they love.
A fun bonus for the evening was that the piece created by 2nd grade won "People's Choice"! Some of our 2nd grade friends were able to be there to celebrate.
Here are the "winners" of our 2nd SmARTy award drawing!
These students won a certificate to 605 Ninja.
The 3rd and final SmARTy award drawing will happen on January 15th.
Keep practicing the SmART Bowl questions.
The EFA+ 2nd and 3rd grade students created collaborative pieces out of found objects for the upcoming HeART of the City Art Show.
The 2nd graders used cardboard to create a low relief piece and the 3rd graders used discarded CDs for an engraving piece.
The event will take place Friday, January 10th at Whittier Middle School from 5:00-7:30pm.
Click the link for more information:
https://artssiouxfalls.org/heart/
Cookie Crumble will be available at Oh My Cupcakes for the week of January 6th-January 11th!
Stop in and try this delicious treat that was designed (both the look, and the flavor) by Zane.
SmART Bowl Reminders:
Pledge sheets are due on January 8th!
We are still looking for volunteers, sign up to help below:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/904044FAEAB2CA02-52196056-smart
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!
We hope your break is off to a great start.
Season's greetings from our A+ staff!
🎭🎨✏️📚✂️❄️☃️🦅
501 spent time “Speed Dating” a variety of books, and got to decided which new book they wanted to bring home. The goal was to promotes some quality reading time over break.
We topped off our day of celebrations by celebrating through song (and dance) with our all school sing-along!
We wish you a wonderful winter break!
Today we had our first Multiple Intelligences Day: "Celebrations"!
Presenters from our community joined us to share many ways that they celebrate. Students learned, created, danced, played, and celebrated.
It's almost winter break and the kindergarteners are enjoying the snow!
The EFA+ smART Bowl is coming soon! Practicing quiz questions with your student is a great way to support them. If they stump you, they can enter to win a smARTy award!
Sign up to volunteer:
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/904044FAEAB2CA02-52196056-smart
For more information about smART Bowl:
https://www.efapluspta.org/events/smart-bowl
4th graders made Keva plank structures and creations as part of their STEAM based learning in the library.
Congratulations, Isaiah! He broke the 2nd grade 20 meter Pacer record.
A friendly reminder of EFA+ Holiday Dress Up Days!
