Some of the words used to describe these two: Irreplacable, supportive, efficient, helpful, knowledgeable, fun, kind...the list goes on.
Oscar Howe is thankful for Cori and Amanda and all they bring to the office for not only our parents and students but for the entire staff here at school.
Happy Administrative Day!
National Library Week (April 23 - 29, 2023) is a time to celebrate our nation's libraries, and library workers' contributions.
The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats, libraries offer so much more.
Thank you too Mrs. Blackwelder and Mrs. Madrid! HAPPY NAT'L LIBRARY WEEK!
Congratulations to Mrs. Strenge on 25 years of service to the Sioux Falls School District. We are so honored to have you here at Oscar Howe.
Also congrats are in order to Mrs. Christianson on her retirement. Mrs. Christianson is new to us this year as a part-time IEP facilitator, but has worked in the SFSD for many years!!!
The stats are troubling-47% of SFSD students qualify for free/reduced lunches. Their family's income is not enough to make ends meet. That makes it difficult to support school fundraisers. Operation Hope & Caring helps! Get your tickets to the SF STORM game to support schools!
Does your child have conflict resolution skills to solve everyday problems? Join us Tues, April 18 at 6pm to hear from SFSD & Avera Behavioral Health in this month's Family Forum Series segment. Watch for the link in your email. It's practical advice to strengthen families.
Another Career Cafe.
Could one of these students be your future doctor?!?
We are excited to share some fun news about the Girls on the Run program. All girls participating in GOTR this year within the Sioux Falls School District will receive a pair of shoes donated by Marsh McLennan Agency LLC.
Now all participants running in the 5K on May 14th will have comfortable and durable shoes. Go get em girls!
The School Board has voted to move the last day of student classes to Friday, May 26, 2023 - requiring students to make up two of the five days missed due to weather. Staff will report through Friday, June 2, 2023.
The Youth Career Cafe - Empowering Youth to Succeed in the Real World.
The Cafés’ purpose is to provide resources to help young people develop workplace readiness skills, make career goals, and identify post-secondary options that match those career goals.
Oscar Howe offers cafes in Government & Public Service, Architecture & Construction, STEM, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Information Technology, Health Science, Human Services, Finanace and Hospitatlity & Tourism.
Today we have Benjamin Benson here from Sanford Research.
Reminder.
School Resumes on Tuesday, April 11th.
Everybody Reads! - Final Mission Log - Friday, March 31st
Number of Books Read by Oscar Howe Students - 9,413 (1WOW!) Our Reading Galaxy looks amazing!
Number of Books Read by Sioux Falls - 312,246
Sioux Falls Goal - 300,000 *GOAL EXCEEDED!
Fun Space Fact: Being an astronaut takes a lot of hard work, dedication, and training. How do you become an astronaut? In order to be an astronaut, people must go through a competitive selection process. In 2021, 12,000 people applied, and only 10 were accepted. What are the requirements? Basic requirements, according to NASA, include US citizenship and a master's degree in a STEM field, like engineering, biological science, or computer science. Astronauts must be in good shape and able to pass NASA's demanding physical exams.
ANNUAL UPDATE NOW OPEN!!
The Annual Update/OLR for all existing students/families is NOW OPEN through the Parent Portal. Please make sure to complete for your student(s) at your earliest convenience. If you do not remember your username or password please notify the front office.
Girls on the run (GOTR) has officially started and our girls are having a great time buidling relationships, understanding themselves, recognizing how we can the world at large and valuing teamwork.
Teamwork and Trust was the lesson today. They worked together to trust each other and work together to stand while locking arms and facing opposite directions. No easy feat! Mrs. Hajek and Mrs. Gustaf performed an example, an then a dynamic duo (Briar and Nora) achieved the goal!
Everybody Reads! Week Two! Keep it Up OH Students!
Explaining STEM/STEAM
STEAM is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics as access points for guiding student inquiry, dialogue, and critical thinking.
We offer STEAM for current 4th and 5th graders. They are nominated by teachers to participate. In this session they were creating a structre strong enough to withstand an earthquake.
SFSD would like to give a huge shout-out to our partners at Delta Dental who visit schools to complete much-needed dental work for eligible students! Cleanings, cavities, and root canals are all done in the mobile bus, so students don’t have to miss school for an appointment! You put a smile on our faces, Delta Dental! Thank you!
Grief and Loss are the topics of this month's Family Forum Series - an online program to strengthen families with a partnership between SFSD and Avera Behavioral Health. Watch for the link Tuesday at 6pm or join us at sf.k12.sd.us. Click Students & Families, then Counseling.
Everybody Reads 2023 - Reach for the Stars
First Week: 1,709 books read by Oscar Howe students
First Week: 56,580 books read by the Sioux Falls School District
GOAL: 300,000
Keep it up Oscar Howe!
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
The luck of the irish was with K04 as they went on a scavenger hunt for a sneaky leprechaun and it's pot of gold!
"May your wishes come true"
Oscar Howe Skate City Night
PTA Sponsored Event
Monday, March 20th
6-8pm
*Wear Your Favorite Jersey and Participate in Dribbling Races*
