Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
Harvey Dunn Elementary staff and students read the book, One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate, for this year's One Book One School. As a culminating activity, our school collected items for the Sioux Falls Humane Society. Today, we presented our donations to the Humane Society. They had a special visitor come along for the presentation.
Students at Harvey Dunn have been working hard all year, completing five or more lessons a week on Dreambox. Wow! We have set a summer challenge for students to reach at least 25 lessons during the months of June/July. This will give flexibility for family vacations, etc. How many students will meet the challenge?
5th Grade students receiving Presidential Awards at Harvey Dunn Elementary were honored before school today. Family members were in attendance at the ceremony. Congratulations on your accomplishment!
4th grade students took a field trip to the Stensland Family Farm yesterday. See some of the fun 403 students engaged in while learning.
Call to learn more about preschool opportunities in the SFSD!
This week's Wow Wednesday takes a visit to classroom 102. Students spent math time building 3D shapes with playdough and toothpicks.
Food Truck Fest was a success! Thank you PTA for putting this event together. Thank you families for joining us for a beautiful evening.
Join us tonight from 5-7:30pm at the Harvey Dunn Playground for Food Truck Fest! Bring your chairs and enjoy the variety of food options. Hope to see you there!
Check out our One Book One School Humane Society Service Project!
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
May is Speech-Language Pathologist Month. It focuses on increasing awareness about communication disorders and hearing health. Our Wow Wednesday celebrates our Harvey Dunn Speech-Language Pathologists Rudi and Ali! Thank you for the important work you do every day!
Mrs. Haas and 203 students enjoy finding time to read outdoors. We sure are looking forward to having an outdoor classroom at school!
Your preteen is navigating their first summer without childcare. Older siblings are caring for younger siblings at home and meal preparation is a little too much responsibility. You’ve hired a teenage companion to take your kids to the parks, camps, and activities but this means funds are tight for food.
These are all real scenarios playing out in homes and apartments across Sioux Falls. That’s why the Sioux Falls School District is proud to, once again, offer free breakfasts and lunches to all children, ages 1-18 during June and July 2023.
Using meal counts from previous summers, the Office of Child Nutrition established a schedule for breakfast to be offered at eight schools on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Lunch will be served Mondays through Thursdays at six locations and Monday through Friday at two locations. The schedule will be emailed to SFSD families and will be posted on the District’s website: sf.k12.sd.us. No income eligibility paperwork is required..
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: https://www.usda.gov/oascr/filing-program-discrimination-complaint-usda-customer, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Students in K01, K04, 301, 302, 303, and 304 earned an opportunity to play Bingo with the principals. These classrooms had 90% or more of students complete five+ lessons a week on Dreambox in April. Keep up the great work mathematicians!
Yesterday, our third, fourth, and fifth grade students attended the Magic of Recycling Show with Bill Kerwood. Bill used magic and humor to teach the students the 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Lots of laughter while learning!
This week's Wow Wednesday gives a shout-out to our amazing lunch crew. Last Friday was Lunch Hero Day! This day recognizes the difference each team member makes for the students who come through our lunchroom. Thank you for all you do!
