We have some superSTAR readers at Discovery - check out our galaxy! Keep reading, Explorers! You're doing great! #EverybodyReads2023
Grief and Loss are the topics of this month's Family Forum Series - an online program to strengthen families with a partnership between SFSD and Avera Behavioral Health. Watch for the link Tuesday at 6pm or join us at sf.k12.sd.us. Click Students & Families, then Counseling.
Before school, classroom K05 had a visitor. #leprechaun #saintpatricksday
A huge THANK YOU to our PTO and Discovery families for the sweet and salty snack bar today! What a great mid-week pick me up; we appreciate it!
Chef Johnson visited classroom K01 yesterday to bake "Talk it Out" pizzas! This great, interactive lesson has students practice solving a small problem with the Kelso’s Choice: "Talk it Out" with three steps!
1. Crust: state your feeling.
2. Sauce: state when your feeling happened.
3. Cheese please: make a request.
Students were given small problem prompts to practice (ex. someone cut in line).
Crust: “I feel sad.”
Sauce: “When you cut in line.”
Cheese: “Please do not do that again.”
Who knew our counselor, Mrs. Johnson, had so many talents!
Although the national recognized "Read Across America" week ends on March 3, Discovery is celebrating it the week of March 6 - March 9. The National Education Association sponsored event celebrates reading, along with the birthday of the beloved author, Dr. Seuss. Not only will students participate in various reading activities and lessons, we’ve also incorporated dress up days. Get ready for a fun week of celebrating reading!
If you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2023, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten Registration! Registration opened on February 1st, and this is an opportunity to come check out your child’s new school!
To allow extra time for safe transportation, Sioux Falls School District schools will be opening 2 hours late on Friday, February 24th 2023. Please check your email for more information on how this may impact your family.
Due to the ongoing winter storm, there will be no school in the Sioux Falls School District Thursday, February 23, 2023. School and District offices WILL open at Noon Thursday.
No School for Sioux Falls School District Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 due to winter weather.
Parents of teens and preteens won't want to miss this month's featured Family Forum topic. Vaping is on the rise among young people and carries some costly concerns. Join us Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6pm at sf.k12.sd.us, click Students & Families, then Counseling or watch for the link.
Mark your calendars! SFSD students will be on President's Break next week, so it's a great time to take in some fun at Air Madness to support Operation Hope and Caring! Levo and other community partners are "jumping in" to support schools without PTA/PTOs. Join us!
If you are dropping something off for your student, please put it on the counter and label it (student's name and classroom) with an available post-it note.
SFSD sends a HUGE Thank You to our School Resource Officers from the SF Police Department! SROs establish relationships with students and staff to keep schools safe!
With tomorrow being Valentine's Day, please do not have flowers, balloons, and/or other gifts delivered to the school for students. Please share this message with family and friends. We appreciate your understanding.
Classrooms 101, 102, 103, and 104 are soaring in Art class!
Register now for kindergarten!
Every day is a GREAT day in SFSD classrooms! Thursday was extra special as Supt. Stavem and Board Member Marc Murren surprised six educators by naming them finalists for the Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating these amazing educators!
It's time! JK and Kindergarten registration for the 23-24 school year is NOW OPEN! Parents of children who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2023
and live in Sioux Falls School District boundaries can learn more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
It's National School Counseling week, and we are so grateful for our school counselors, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Marchand. Thank you for all that you do for our students and for Discovery! You are appreciated!
