Planning Ahead! If your current 5th grader is involved in Gifted Education at their SFSD Elementary, join us tonight from 6-7pm at Patrick Henry Middle School to learn more about the Middle School Honors Program!
In honor of Veteran's Day, Friday, November 10th there is No School! Enjoy the long weekend and we will see you Monday!
SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!
Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!
Wintere is here! Boo!! Kids love recess - even when it's cold out! Students go outside when the temperatures are zero degrees and above! Does your student have all they need to stay warm? If your student needs gloves or a hat let us know! We have an extra supply we can help with. You can email your child's teacher or call the office.
The every popular Fall Bingo Night is coming!! Thursday, November 16th from 5:30-7:00pm! Pizza will be served in the cafeteria to the first 500 people - no sign up required! Bingo will be in the gymnasium. Enter through the main doors.
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
Let's take a moment to say THANK YOU to this week's SFSD All Star: Matt Marsh at Garfield Elementary! He was nominated by his colleagues Emily Knight, Sydney Raabe, and Brooklyn Stekl, and they had this to say, "Matt always goes above and beyond for teachers. He is very dependable. He does more than what he is asked to do. He is always willing to help out any teacher in need with a positive attitude. Matt also goes out of his way to develop positive relationships with students. Strong relationships are proven by research to assist with the development of resilience in children who have experienced adversity. Matt shows that no matter your role in a school, you can make an impact on the student body."
Thank you Matt, for all you do!
Thank you to Augustana University Professor of Education Becky Fiala and her students for hosting our Leader Lunch students today!
Our Farm in Parker, South Dakota had more Garfield students visit, this time 1st graders! Looks like they had a blast!!!
Spirit Wear is here! Order online at https://hauffsports.chipply.com/GARFIELD/
The last day to order is Tuesday, October 24th at 11:59pm.
Family Night is this Tuesday, October 24th from 5:30-7:00pm! No need to sign up! Free Hamburgers, Chips and Water for the first 250 people! Learn about emotional regulation and make your own calming kit. Enter through door A. We will be gathering in the lunchroom. See you there!!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
The SFSD Leadership Team is just as happy today as they were as Kindergarten students! Together, they've been in school a total of 150 years! Show us your "First Day" photos with #SFSDFirstDay. Have a GREAT year!
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
