Students going into middle school next year can explore healthcare careers in this hands-on camp where you'll meet real-life heroes and learn basic care-taking and lab science skills. Learn about healthcare training opportunities for your future!
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Classroom 503 is learning about ecosystems in science. Students planted alfalfa and grass seeds; and built their own terrarium. They’ll be watching the seeds grow for the remainder of the science unit. Great work, 503!
It’s starting to rain at Discovery! So far, students and staff have read 12,157 books for the Everybody Reads campaign!
It’s “March - don't stay - MADness” sponsored by our Student Council! For the next three weeks, students will watch videos about different coping skills and practice those skills with their classmates. At the end of the week, classrooms will vote on which coping skill they like best! Here are the videos for Round 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryWkpa3ja6Q and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6FzAvjp5_s.
From backwards shirts to mismatched shoes, our "Wacky Wednesday" was a success!
Last week, the University of Minnesota Duluth boys’ basketball team visited participating Discovery classrooms as part of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Community Outreach Program.
The players talked about the importance of not only working hard in school but also on the court. They shared how their choices have helped them get to where they are today, all while taking care of themselves and others. Thank you for visiting Discovery; the students enjoyed having you!
With it being Read Across America week, tomorrow is "Wacky Wednesday" at Discovery! Students can wear their best wackiest outfit. We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Learning Adventures Preschool is having their Open House for the 2024-25 school year on Thursday, March 7, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Feel free to come and go as you please. For more information about Learning Adventures Preschool, visit https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures.
Tomorrow, Friday, March 1, is our “Everybody Reads” official kick-off! This year's theme is “Rain or Shine: Everybody Reads.” This district/community wide initiative is a collaboration between the public and school libraries where they keep track of every book read for three weeks.
Students will fill out a raindrop with their name when they finish a book at school, at home, with a parent, with a book buddy, etc. Stay tuned to see our hallway fill with raindrops and rainbows!
Yesterday was "LEAP TOGETHER: MATCH YOUR TWIN/SQUAD" dress-up day, and these girls nailed it! You look great!
Last Friday, SDSU spoke to 5th grade students about their future plans and college. They discussed the importance of working hard, turning your interests into a career, and about what SDSU has to offer!
Next week, we are going to LEAP into March with school-wide dress-up days from February 26 - March 1! We can't wait to see everyone dressed up!
In Art class, 5th grade students are learning about George Rodrigue's Blue Dog paintings and creating a "blue dog" of their own using chalk paste. Abel is twinning with his blue bog drawing inspired by the Super Bowl! Great artwork, Abel!
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!
Parent volunteers that are helping today with classroom parties! If your student normally rides the school bus or goes to daycare after school - and he/she will be going home with you - please let us know. This is very helpful at dismissal! Please email Jennifer.Hogan@k12.sd.us or Jasmine.Iddings@k12.sd.us – or feel free to call the office. Also, as a reminder, all visitors are required to check in at the office with a government issued ID.
Last Thursday was the 100th day of school, and we had some grandma and grandpa's in the building: https://youtu.be/N3rHSbTf9h0. #100dayssmarter #100daysbrighter #100dayswiser
With Valentine's Day and classroom parties next week, we wanted to share a few reminders:
- Please do not have flowers, balloons, and/or other gifts delivered to the school for students. If items are delivered, they will remain in the office to be picked up at dismissal. Please share this information with family and friends.
- All snacks/treats sent or brought in must be store bought. Home-baked goods are not permitted.
- Classroom Valentine’s Day parties are on February 14, starting at 2:00 pm. For party information, please contact your student(s) classroom teacher.
- Classroom party volunteers! Please remember your ID. You will need it for our new visitor check-in system. Also, please do not park in the circle drive - park in a designated parking spot.
Fifth grade ULE (Unique Learning Experience) students created a SAM Labs voting machine. They had all 5th grade students vote for who they think will win the Superbowl. The Kansas City Chiefs “won” with 78 votes, while the San Francisco 49ers trailed with 74 votes. Great project, students!
