Meaghan Neuberger D.D.S. with Dental Essence visited kindergarten classrooms to talk about the importance of taking care of your teeth. Students learned how to properly brush and floss, along with the importance of limiting sugar. Students even practiced brushing the teeth of some new friends!
Future kindergartner? Register now!
Our “Lost & Found” is overflowing. Please check in at the office to look for lost items during the school day. Items not claimed by 4:00 pm on Wednesday, February 18, will be donated.
If you are volunteering for Friday’s Valentine Classroom party and your student(s) will have a different plan after school, please let us know. This is especially important if your student normally rides the school bus or goes to daycare after school. Please email Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us or Jasmine.Iddings@k12.sd.us – or feel free to call the office.
Wow, Discovery! Not only did you fill another five Feeding South Dakota barrels, but donations also overflowed onto the floor. Several classrooms earned a pajama day and a visit from Discovery’s mascot, Astro! Thanks to your generosity, we collected an amazing amount of food to support local families in need. It was inspiring to see students come together, show kindness, and make a real difference in our community.
Classroom 206 students can earn “secret student” by listening to the teacher during lessons, following classroom and school rules, and being kind to others. Last week, Lilly earned “secret student”! She got to have lunch in the classroom with Ms. Rokusek along with three friends. Way to go, Lilly!
Classroom 101 celebrated 101 days of school. They were reminded of the Disney classic “101 Dalmatians” and had a PAWsome day!
These two kindergarten friends strike their strongest poses, proudly showing off their muscles and big smiles. One flex says, “I’m tough,” the other says, “I’ve got your back,” and together they’re basically unstoppable. Surrounded by bristle blocks, connecting discs, and teamwork, it’s a sweet reminder that confidence and friendship make the best superpowers.
Classroom K04 celebrated the 100th day of school with a glow party – from glow sticks to dancing to popcorn! What a fun and exciting way to celebrate 100 days of learning and growth. You can check out the “glow” at https://youtu.be/VJhT5MhM5Fc!
On Monday, February 2, Discovery looked like a retirement community! It was the 100th day of school and students dressed up as if they were 100 years old. We had some great looking grandmas and grandpas!
Way to go, Discovery! You’ve already filled five Feeding South Dakota barrels. We’ve got more barrels on the way, so let’s see if we can fill another five! Again, this “Super Bowl Food Drive” is to help stock the food pantry at Feeding South Dakota and to have some fun before the NFL Super Bowl! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable items such as:
- peanut butter and jelly
- canned chicken and tuna
- cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix
- canned fruits and vegetables
- rice and pasta
- kid-friendly snacks and granola bars
The last day for donations if Friday, February 6. A BIG thank you to those that have already donated!
- peanut butter and jelly
- canned chicken and tuna
- cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix
- canned fruits and vegetables
- rice and pasta
- kid-friendly snacks and granola bars
The last day for donations if Friday, February 6. A BIG thank you to those that have already donated!
Classroom 101 has been working on writing fantasy stories! Students wrote about make-believe class field trips. Some of the stories included trips to cookie land, candy land, and outer space!
Enrollment for 2026-27 Learning Adventures Preschool is open now! To enroll, go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures.
Register now for 2026-27 kindergarten! The SFSD’s official online registration is open for kindergarten. There are two registration options. Please submit the correct online registration, otherwise you may have to start over.
- Existing Families: Log into your Parent Portal to complete the registration.
- New Families: Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration .
Also add your incoming kindergartner to our list at https://forms.gle/t8wUR2TqccZ3nyVc9 . This gives you an opportunity to tell us about your child. Lastly, submit address verification, original birth certificate (no copies), and immunizations.
- Existing Families: Log into your Parent Portal to complete the registration.
- New Families: Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration .
Also add your incoming kindergartner to our list at https://forms.gle/t8wUR2TqccZ3nyVc9 . This gives you an opportunity to tell us about your child. Lastly, submit address verification, original birth certificate (no copies), and immunizations.
These classroom 103 boys designed their own glasses during indoor recess. You look SPECtacular, boys!
Future kindergartner? If you have a child starting kindergarten in the fall, please add him or her to our list at https://forms.gle/8CxNdWDZwhzrnbXx5. You will also need to provide: address verification, birth certificate, and immunizations.
On Monday, February 2, complete the SFSD’s official online registration. The online registration does not "open" until Monday. Also, there are two registration options. Please submit the correct online registration, otherwise you may have to start over.
- Existing Families: Log into your Parent Portal to complete the registration.
- New Families: Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
On Monday, February 2, complete the SFSD’s official online registration. The online registration does not "open" until Monday. Also, there are two registration options. Please submit the correct online registration, otherwise you may have to start over.
- Existing Families: Log into your Parent Portal to complete the registration.
- New Families: Go to https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
Former Discovery student, Julia Shanks, visited classrooms 301 and 303. Julia currently attends Jefferson High School, participates in the Miss America program, and started her own small business. Julia shared her pageant and small business experiences with students, along with encouraging students to follow the Explorer Way: Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of this place.
Last week, Jefferson High School Music Tour performed for grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Students watched with excitement the performances by show choir, steel pan, orchestra, and band. What an inspiration to our future musicians!
Starting Friday, January 30, through Friday, February 6, Discovery Student Council is doing a “Super Bowl Food Drive” to help stock the food pantry at Feeding South Dakota and to have some fun before the NFL Super Bowl! Students are encouraged to bring non-perishable items such as:
- peanut butter and jelly
- canned chicken and tuna
- cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix
- canned fruits and vegetables
- rice and pasta
- kid-friendly snacks and granola bars
There will be large bins available for students to drop off donations.
Every classroom will get a tracking sheet to compete for prizes. For every 25 yards (donations), classrooms can earn a:
- classroom shout-out
- pajama day
- visit from Astro
This is a great service-learning activity for students to help give back to the community!
- peanut butter and jelly
- canned chicken and tuna
- cereal, oatmeal, and pancake mix
- canned fruits and vegetables
- rice and pasta
- kid-friendly snacks and granola bars
There will be large bins available for students to drop off donations.
Every classroom will get a tracking sheet to compete for prizes. For every 25 yards (donations), classrooms can earn a:
- classroom shout-out
- pajama day
- visit from Astro
This is a great service-learning activity for students to help give back to the community!
Check-out remote learning in action! Last Friday, school buildings were closed due to the extremely cold temperatures but that didn’t stop the learning. This kindergarten student and these 1st grade students student stayed safe, warm, and engaged in learning!
