Remi nder: Kindergarten Registration
Thursday, March 6th 4-6 @ Oscar Howe
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Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Today, the Concordia University Women’s Basketball team made an amazing visit to Oscar Howe Elementary! 🏀🎉 The students had a blast interacting with the players, learning about teamwork, and getting some inspiration. Check out these pictures from the fun day!
🎉 Skate City Night! 🛼✨
Join us for a fun-filled evening at Skate City on Tuesday, March 4th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM! 🏫
Bring your friends and family for a great time skating, music, and more! 🎶
Check out the flyer for all the details. See you there! 🎉🛹
March is going to be a wonderful month for reading!! March 3-7 is Read Across America Week. We are also doing a community reading program with the City of Sioux Falls called Everybody Reads for March. So we are kicking off March with some fun dress-up days. Students are asked to write down the titles of books they read or parents read to them. They will get to hang a sticker when they come to the library for each book read. Please help your students track their books. Last year we read 14,254 books so this year we have a goal of 15,000 books. Happy Reading !!!
Kindergarten Registration
Thursday, March 6th 4-6 @ Oscar Howe
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We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
Congratulations to our Oscar Howe Chess Club Trophy Winners!
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
No School - Monday, February 17th - Tuesday, February 18th
Presidents' Day Break
🌟 Leader of the Pack: January – Perseverance! 🌟
This month, we are excited to celebrate our incredible students who embody the true spirit of perseverance! 💪✨ January’s Leader of the Pack is all about pushing through challenges, never giving up, and staying focused, no matter what obstacles come our way.
Whether it’s mastering a tough math problem, perfecting a new skill, or overcoming personal struggles, these students have shown that hard work and determination make all the difference. Keep pushing forward, keep trying your best, and remember, every step forward is a victory! 🎉🏆
We’re so proud of you all! Keep shining, and let’s continue to lead with heart and perseverance!
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5-years-old on or before September 1st? If so, Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open on the Sioux Falls School District website or through the Parent Portal. Start your child off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
Congratulations to Andrea Sailor on her Teacher of the Year Nomination for 2025!
During National School Counseling Week this week, we want to say THANK YOU to Mr. Heavlin for being an amazing asset to Oscar Howe. Thank you for all you do!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open.
Register through the Parent Portal or online at
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
The PTA is looking for some help during conferences. Please see the sign up for helping with the book fair or conference meals for teachers.
Thank you!!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/409094CADAF2DABF94-54273548-winter
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/409094CADAF2DABF94-54493297-spring
No School - Monday, February 3rd
Parent/Teacher Conferences ~
* Monday, February 3rd 12:00-7:00 pm
* Thursday, February 6th 3:00-7:00 pm
Wednesday the Roosevelt High School National Honor Society students came and shared some science experiments with all students. We wanted to share experiments as we have an upcoming Science Fair on March 11th that students can participate in. Our PTA sponsors this event and we will be sending out more detailed information soon about this event.
If your child is interested in doing a science experiment for the science fair we have an opportunity that they could get some support. The National Honor Society students are hosting a Science Fair help session on Saturday, February 8th . Please see the flyer for more information. Students can get support in brainstorming ideas or help with setting up the parameters for the experiment. Then students will have a jump start on completing the experiments at home. If you would like your child to participate, you would have to sign them in at Roosevelt, so they know they are there with permission. The help session is from 9:00-10:30 AM on February 8th.
Congratulations to Our Leaders of the Pack for December! Throughout the month of December, our students focused on showing accountability, and these amazing individuals truly stood out as role models! We’re so proud of you for showing that you are part of the PACK!!!
