Welcome to RF/CC, Move Dad, Kevin Carmody! Thanks for spending the day with us on Friday. M.O.V.E. stands for Men of Value and Education. If you are able to volunteer your time, please contact our school counselor, Sonja Smith- sonja.m.smith@k12.sd.us
Kindergarten had a special visit from members of Augustana's Orchestra.
K01 started our first step in building a pinball machine.
How do get make a pinball start to move?
Key Concepts:
An object starts to move when another object exerts a force on it.
Forces happen between two objects.
View the video of their pinball machines here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/kXKDNfN8Pjs3srze9
Favorite Friday: Dress like your favorite Christmas/ holiday book or movie character tomorrow 🎬📚
This week's SFSD All Star is Lyndi Smith, instructional coach at Robert Frost Elementary! Lyndi plays a huge roll throughout Robert Frost, and her colleague MacKenzie Jensen had this to say about her, "I have known Lyndi Smith for five years now. If it were not for Lyndi, I feel I would not be the teacher I am today and I feel many staff members would say the same. I am nominating Lyndi for the way she engages with students, the way she ignites my excitement to learn and grow as a teacher, and the way she cares about Robert Frost and the Sioux Falls School District. Lyndi prioritizes getting into as many classrooms as she can to engage in student centered coaching cycles(SCCC) to enhance student learning. She has read to my class, engaged in SCCC, engaged in personal conversations with the students, and participated in many lessons. From my experience with her in my classroom, I have seen through observation and data, student growth and an increase in student engagement. For example, this year we are doing a SCCC with independent reading and I have never had so many students look forward to independent reading and who are showing application of the comprehension strategy that was taught. Each year, my students absolutely love having her come into the room. I also look forward to her coming into my room as she teaches me best teaching practices through engaging in different co-teaching strategies. When working with Lyndi in PLCs and planning, I have learned how to stay organized, understand the curriculum in depth, make data-driven decisions, and reflect on what I have learned as a teacher. Every time I leave my time with her, I feel that I have learned something. I get excited when I see how much my students grow through our work and it inspires me to continue learning and growing as a teacher. I have worked alongside Lyndi in many different settings in our school district. I have worked with her one-on-one as a first year teacher, as part of a PLC, through student centered coaching cycles, in the classroom, at district meetings, and at curriculum meetings. As a person, Lyndi is patient, balanced, kind, purposeful, a solution-seeker, reflective and hard-working. She also demonstrates presence by giving her full attention to who or what she is engaging with. All of these qualities are shown in each of the settings I have been in with her. Lyndi is so deserving of this award. She demonstrates all qualities of a Sioux Falls School District All Star. For as long as I have known her she always strives to inspire staff and students and to build a culture of lifelong learners."
Thermal Thursday: Wear holiday or cozy socks 🧦❄
Spirit of the Season: Wear your red, green and/or your holiday colors tomorrow!✳🟥🟩
12 Days Til Holiday Break Dress Up Days ~ So Much Fun!
101's first unit of our new science curriculum was all about the students being scientists and figuring out how Spruce the Sea Turtle will survive on his own in the ocean, how he’ll defend himself and how his offspring will survive. We finished and of course, in first grade fashion, we had to celebrate with sea turtle cupcakes!! 🌊🐢
Student Council members were able to visit City Hall and meet Mayor Paul TenHaken. He talked with Student Council members about what it's like being the mayor and being a leader of the city. He shared how his council helps decide on laws for the city just like we come up with ideas for the school. Overall, his message was that he works hard to make the city better just as Student Council helps make our school a better place.
Roadrunner Families,
Take a look at the flyer below about your child’s opportunity to buy a snack after school each Tuesday in November. The Student Council looks forward to donating the proceeds to a local charity. Thank you for your support of the RF/CC Student Council!
Last Day to order Spirit Wear!
Order Now to get RF/CC gear before the Holiday Break. https://hauffsports.chipply.com/rfccXMAS2023/
Challenge Center third grade students are working hard on their November Dreambox goals!
Roadrunner Families,
Take a look at the flyer below about your child’s opportunity to buy a snack after school each Tuesday in November. The Student Council looks forward to donating the proceeds to a local charity. Thank you for your support of the RF/CC Student Council!
Spirit Wear Orders are available now and will be delivered before winter break in December! https://hauffsports.chipply.com/rfccXMAS2023/
Welcome back to Brandon Meyers, our first MOVE dad being back for a 2nd time. M.O.V.E. stands for Men of Value and Education. If you are able to volunteer your time, please contact our school counselor, Sonja Smith- sonja.m.smith@k12.sd.us
Roadrunner Families,
Take a look at the flyer below about your child’s opportunity to buy a snack after school each Tuesday in November. The Student Council looks forward to donating the proceeds to a local charity. Thank you for your support of the RF/CC Student Council!
Friday, November 17 is dress like a book or TV character day!
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!
Tomorrow: No School on Friday, November 10 in honor of Veteran's Day Observance.
