March is here!! 🍀 Check out the Oscar Howe Newsletter for March
https://www.smore.com/n/whb63
From March 1-22, help us create a downpour of books by adding a raindrop to our sky for each book your child reads or someone reads to them. They should be coming home with a reading tracker on Friday to track the number of books read. Please have your child record any books they read and bring the list with them on their library day. They will get to hang a raindrop for every book they read. This is a cooperation between the City of Sioux Falls, Siouxland Public Libraries, and Sioux Falls School District. The goal for the entire program is 300,000 books. Our Oscar Howe Goal is 9,500 books!! Let's get reading!
Find out more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/everybody-reads
https://www.siouxlandlib.org/programs-and-education/all-ages-reading-programs/everybody-reads
Attention Future Scientists!
The Science Fair flyer was recently sent home with students. If interested see the flyer for more information.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vR2TW20uxzJMH9MFoHSRFtp92Dugv9V4zIh-Hav2KaijkmJZ97wEX09j_S-2pBvsusH-FjZx2MqUCdX/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=3000
Also, save the date for the Art Show. March 12th for Grades 1, 3, and 5.
Reminder - No School on Monday, February 19th, and Tuesday, February 20th for Presidents' Day Break
Community Learning Centers are excited to share that we will be hosting Health & Wellness Fairs on February 20 at Oscar Howe. We have over 50 vendors who will be coming to share information, offer health screenings, host activities for all ages, and provide learning sessions, all to benefit families in our community.
Tuesday, Feb 20 is a NO SCHOOL day, so be sure to stop by Oscar Howe Elementary for the second Community Health & Wellness fair, put on by the Community Learning Centers! There are lots of activities for kids, tons of community vendors, and amazing prizes for all!
Valentine's Day fun here at Oscar Howe!
Congratulations to Melissa Guebert and Kelsey Pick on their Nominations for 2024 John Harris Teacher of the Year!! Also, congratulations to Jenn Redd on the SD Department of Education SPED Staff of the Year Nomination! Congratulations!
Continuing to share the love with Mr. Heavlin for National Counselors Week. Thank you for everything you do, Mr. Heavlin!
Want more Book Fair? No problem! Keep the party going at our Book Fair online. All book purchases over $25 ship free and every purchase benefits our school! (online fair closes February 18th)
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oscarhowe. #ScholasticBookFairs
These 5th Graders are showing off their Science Skills! They are creating systems to separate salt water from freshwater. Very Cool!
Hey Oscar Howe Family! It's National School Counselors Week, and we're taking a moment to show some love to our incredible school counselor, Mr. Heavlin. Let's take a moment to recognize his hard work and the positive impact that he has on our students at Oscar Howe. Thank you for everything you do, Mr. Heavlin! #NSCW2024 #SchoolCounselorsRock
Come check out new books at the Oscar Howe Scholastic Book Fair!
Our Book Fair is open during conferences Monday, February 5th 12:00-7:00 and Thursday, February 8th 3:00-7:00.
Is your 5-year-old ready for the rigors of Kindergarten? Get all of your questions answered Tues, Feb 13 at Susan B. Anthony Elementary. Families from all SFSD schools are welcome!
Check out the Oscar Howe February Newsletter:
https://www.smore.com/e2pbh#bwfwepvgpk
Reminder: No School
Monday, February 5th for Parent/Teacher Conferences
Have you signed up for your conference time slot yet? Sign-up was sent electronically from your child's teacher.
Conferences Monday, February 5th 12:15-7:00 and Thursday, February 8th from 3:00-7:00
SAVE THE DATE!
The January 27th K-12 Chess Tournament is being held this Saturday at Robert Frost Elementary!
Trophies are given for both individuals AND the school with the highest score – show your school spirit and sign up with friends!
Registration is here:
https://comed.sf.k12.sd.us/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=23FGAME648C
Upcoming K-12 Tournaments will be
February 10th at Sonia Sotomayor
March 16 at Susan B Anthony
Friday Chess Quads are Friday evenings from 6-8:30. This is a great way to spend a Friday night! Register here: https://comed.sf.k12.sd.us/wconnect/
Dates:
February 2, 16 or 23
March 1, 8 or 22
April 12 or 26
May 17 or 31
And more!
Beginner Chess Class starts March 8th. This is geared towards all ages and families.
https://comed.sf.k12.sd.us/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24SGAME888
Advanced Chess Class starts April 11. This is geared towards ages 12 and up with more chess experience, who can comfortably play to checkmate.
https://comed.sf.k12.sd.us/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp?&course=24SGAME864
The tournaments and Friday night Quads are for K-12 students who can play to checkmate.
Meet the Riders!
Several players from the Varsity RHS basketball team stopped in this morning to visit with students and promote their upcoming events. They would love to see future riders at their events.
Let us introduce you to Aj Schoeberl or to the students, "Miss Aj"
My name is Aj. I am the new clerical at Oscar Howe and I am looking forward to getting to know the students and their families, along with the staff at Oscar Howe.
A little tidbit about myself and my family 🙂
My husband, Rich, and I have 2 sons, Jacob and Ben. Our oldest son, Jacob, was married this past fall and has a beautiful stepdaughter , Emersyn. She enjoys all things 3 years love to do. Our youngest son, Ben, is a teacher at Rustic Acres Colony, he teaches 5 - 8th graders.
We started a feral kitten rescue 8 years ago and have rescued over 60 kittens. Although this can be stressful at times, it has been very rewarding.
Rich and Jacob race 4 wheelers, when we are not racing, we enjoy camping.
Looking forward to finishing the school year getting to know all of you!!!
