This week, students in the ULE (Unique Learning Experiences) program used GPS receivers to understand latitude and longitude. They learned that Discovery is located at N 43 31.960 (latitude) and W096 49.266 (longitude). Great job, students!
Last week, the Dakota Academy of Performing Arts at the Washington Pavilion had a play for our 4th grade students. The play was titled, “What’s the Difference” and focused on differences and bullying. Students watched with intent and took away some valuable lessons!
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
Reminder: Gizmos, smart watches, cell phones, and similar devices should be turned off and placed in a student’s backpack before entering the school. Students may turn on their device when they are outside after dismissal. If a student is found with their device - or the device is on and is distracting - it will be taken to an administrator. The first offense is considered a warning and the device will be returned to the student at the end of the school day. Subsequent offenses will constitute an office referral and parents will be contacted.
Yesterday, classrooms K05 and K06 went on a science and nature walk to explore and observe! They walked by a Sioux Falls’ community garden, where a gardener was checking on her vegetables. The gardener shared her cherry tomatoes with students and answered some questions. We love this – thank you, mystery gardener!
Classroom 404 is learning about simple electrical systems as students work towards solving why a town continues to have blackout issues. Let us know what you find out, classroom 404!
Day 3: Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
Day 2: Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
Discovery teachers were asked WHY they want to teach. Every day this week, we will post their responses.
This week, classroom 503 had a great time doing an outdoor measurement scavenger hunt! #learningcanbefun
Yesterday, classroom 505 learned how their words can affect others. We read the book "Taste Your Words" and used toothpaste to model squeezing out the “words” and not being able to put them back in “the tube” once they were said. #bekind #wordscanhurt
The SFSD Leadership Team is just as happy today as they were as Kindergarten students! Together, they've been in school a total of 150 years! Show us your "First Day" photos with #SFSDFirstDay. Have a GREAT year!
A message from our friends at Prairie West Library in regards to students who go to the library after school.
Yesterday an email was sent to families that are eligible for bussing. Please review the information and let us know if you have any questions.
Yesterday an email was sent to families that are eligible for bussing. Please review the information and let us know if you have any questions.
The online "Free/Reduced Meal" application is available - apply today!
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
