When girls feel a sense of pride, they shine differently. From the first practice to crossing the finish line, Girls on the Run (GOTR) girls learn that their self-worth is paramount to all that they do.
The lessons in the curriculum help girls unleash their inner superstar and teach them to never let their light dim. Unlock your girl’s limitless potential and join our Oscar Howe Elementary’s team this season!
Spring 2023 season starts March 7 – May 11, Tuesdays & Thursdays from 2:35pm to 3:50pm. GOTR registration opens January 11th at 8:30am!
Go to www.embe.org/gotr for more information.
Don't miss valuable parent information provided by our partners at Avera Behavioral Health in our Family Forum Series. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, we're discussing the importance of establishing healthy eating habits. Watch for the link or join us through our website.
Upcoming : No School Days
✔️ Get paid weekly (starting in February)
✔️ Earn up to $175 per day
✔️ Enjoy a flexible schedule
✔️ Inspire the next generation
Join our team of substitute teachers! Enjoy a flexible schedule that you create and get paid WEEKLY (starting in February) while supporting our students and staff.
To apply, visit https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4776.
SFSD schools start 2-hrs late Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Due to the amount of snow that fell with this winter storm and the time it will take for plows to get into residential neighborhoods, there will be No School, no practices and no activities tomorrow – Wednesday, January 4, 2023. District and school offices will be open.
In addition to there being NO SCHOOL today, an update now includes that SFSD Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023.
Let’s go Riders 🏀!
Thank you to Hayden Goff, Logan Nielsen and Jackson Brouwer for coming in and sharing your Rider pride with our students.
For those interested they have a Future Riders event, Friday December 30th. More details on the flyer.
'12 Days till Holiday Break' Dress Up Days.
Please encourage your students to join the fun!
December Newsletter
Student Council is hosting a food drive. Their goal is to bring in 700 items (or more) to help restock the shelves at Feeding South Dakota. Suggested items are pictured. Thank you so much in helping them help our community.
Together we "CAN" reach our goal of 700 items! 🥫
Education Assistant’s (EA’s) are a crucial part of the education process. They develop important relationships with students, aid teachers and fill all kind of roles throughout they day. It is no secret that we have some the best in the district ☺️ thank you to all pictured and those not pictured for your commitment and dedication at Oscar Howe Elementary.
Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award Nominations Are Now OPEN!
Dr. John Harris served as superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District from 1968-1992. Dr. Harris led the school system with compassion and integrity, touching the lives of thousands of students, teachers and employees, and guiding the system to be one of the finest in the country. He is remembered for his gentleness, humility, graciousness, professionalism, intelligence, and his sincere interest in people. He lived his philosophy that human contacts are the key element to education.
The SFSD is proud of our staff and teachers for their commitment to our children and encompassing the same values and passions as Dr. Harris! Each year the Sioux Falls Public Schools and Vern Eide Motorcars jointly sponsor this prestigious award, so please lift up and nominate a deserving teacher by clicking the link below!
https://siouxfallssd.sites.thrillshare.com/page/teacher-of-the-year-program
*pictured are some of our past nominees
Upcoming "Meet the Riders" Events.
Mark your calendars for our Winter Meet the Riders events! Free admission and a T-shirt for elementary and middle school students, a chance to meet the team and so much more for a fun filled night. Go Riders!
It's hard to believe, but it is that time of year already! #Daylightsavings #FallBack. Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour before bed on Saturday!
And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
Welcome to K Y D Z, the radio station that plays the hits while you sing along! Come see disc jockey Marvelous Mike and sidekick Jivin’ Judy as they play the oldies, the goodies and the songs kids have loved to hear throughout the ages! Evening performance at 7:00pm.
"Our World at Oscar Howe"
The English Learner (EL) program is designed to provide academic language support to students acquiring the English Language in grades K-12. The program is aligned with the state English Language Development standards.
Our world here at Oscar Howe Elementary has become larger and our eyes have become wider. Very neat to see where some of our students are from.
When we say we received so many great pumpkins - we mean we received SO MANY GREAT pumpkins. Wow! We had over 130 pumpkins brought in. It was hard to choose just one per grade level, but the votes are in!
Congratulations to the following students:
K: Elaine: K02
1st: Camdyn: 101
2nd: Everett: 202
3rd: Nolan: 302
4th: Max: 404
5th: Caleb: 502
Today, October 27th is Read for the Record Day! Students could follow along to a virtual session with either Mayor Paul TenHaken or Vaney Hariri, Co-Founder of Think 3D Solutions.
The goal of Read for the Record day is to see how many students and adults can read the same book on the same day! We were able to catch a glimpse of K03, 303, 504 and the library participating.
