Excuse us while we brag for a minute… Our Superintendent is pretty talented! Dr. Jane Stavem is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, trumpet player, French horn player, percussionist, xylophone player… oh, and she also plays harmonica! 😉 These talents, along with her deep love for all things Fine Arts, earned her the honor of Parade Marshal for Festival of Bands 2022! We are proud to be lead by someone who values the role extracurriculars play in “preparing each student to succeed in a changing world!”
Updated breakfast and lunch pricing, how to re-apply for free and reduced meals, who gets low fund balance notifications, and an easy and delicious snack mix recipe to try at home. It's all in the October edition of the "What's the Scoop" newsletter from our Child Nutrition Services!
Read it here! ---> https://www.smore.com/g09r2
Teamwork makes the dream work here at Whittier! Ms. E and Mr. T are working together today to teach 6th graders how to calculate the surface area of rectangles, parallelograms, and triangles.
Happy IT Professionals Day to Whittier's Building Computer Specialist - Nathan Stadel (and all the tech staff of the Sioux Falls School District!) Today we celebrate the technical experts — network engineers, system administrators, database admins, ethical hackers, and many more types of I.T. professionals — that make sure our computer systems run smoothly. It takes a solid set of skills and talents to fill the shoes of an I.T. pro. THANK YOU to the people who come to fix our devices when they stop working and the behind-the-scenes operators without whom we’d be back in front of an archaic chalkboard, doing things the hard way.
Whitter is showing their school spirit and having fun with Homecoming Dress-up Days this week! Go Wolverines!
Parenting is hard. So is growing up! Join SFSD and Avera experts as we team up virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for topics that strengthen families.
Here's a shout out to our FANTASTIC nutrition workers at Whittier! Kids are loving school breakfasts and lunches this year. If you haven't checked out the menu go to: https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/WhittierMiddleSchoolSF
SPORTS PRACTICE ANNOUNCEMENTS 9/9/22:
**7th & 8th Grade Football: Practice is CANCELED.
**All 7th & 8th Grade Football Players are to go home immediately after school.
**7th & 8th Grade Cross Country: Practice will be held. All Cross Country student-athletes are to meet in the gymnasium.
**Performance Dance: Practice will be held. All student-athletes are to meet in the auditorium.
**7th Grade Volleyball: Game Today: A & B @ Patrick Henry / C & D @ Whittier
**8th Grade Volleyball: Practice was held this AM.
Monday, September 12 and Tuesday, September 13 Whittier students will be participating in fall MAP Testing. There are a few things you can do to be sure you come to school ready to do your best: Get plenty of sleep the night before (8 - 10 hours); go to bed by 10 PM. Avoid the morning rush; set out clothes the night before and leave a few minutes early. Eat a healthy breakfast; this means cereal, eggs, fruit, etc., not candy and Cheetos. Finally, make sure to bring your Chromebook and charging cord to school both testing days.
Don't forget to SMILE :)
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 8th and Thursday, October 13th.
Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
BACK TO SCHOOL is just around the corner! Here is the link to school supply lists for Whittier Middle School: https://app.teacherlists.com/schools/58043-whittier-middle-school
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
