The other day got really cold, so Susan B Anthony students had indoor recess!! Early Childhood had no problem using the empty spaces that the school has!!
What are some of your kids favorite things to do when its too cold for outside play!?
Why do we need to follow directions???
When you get things done quickly, it may leave more time for things you like to do. And following directions saves time!
If you following directions right away, you will probably know what to do.
Following directions help you learn how to do something right the first time.
Following directions shows you are taking responsibility!
Why is it important to listen???
1. You are more likely to be clear on expectations and directions and get them right the first time.
2. Shows others you are paying attention.
3. You know what is going on.
4. It is the polite thing to do when others are speaking.
5. Shows respect for others.
EAGEL WAY, EVERYDAY
Hello SBA families!
We would like to share some fun news around our school!
📕📗📔1st graders enjoying their books from promising futures foundation! 📙📘📗
🦅SBA Kindergarten friends earning eagle way tickets for being safe, being respectful, being responsible, being kind 🦅
SKILLS OF THE WEEK!
How do you STAY ON TASK?
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all of your attention on the task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions or interruptions from others.
Why should you STAY ON TASK?
You are more likely to complete your assignment in class.
You are less likely to have homework.
You are less likely to disturb others.
You are showing the EAGLE WAY of Being RESPONSIBLE!!!
And with a blink of an eye, we are already a quarter way through the 2022-2023 school year! The second quarter is here, and it’s a busy one! While this time of year tends to get chaotic, it’s important to remember how crucial student attendance is. Chronic absenteeism is a serious problem in South Dakota - a problem SFSD is committed to improving. Missing just two days a month can hurt a student’s grades and increase their chance of dropping out. Make sure your student is on the path to a bright future – and that starts in the classroom!
It is that time of year again to partner with the Sioux Empire United Way campaign in their Coins for Kids collection.
Each fall, elementary students get a chance to donate coins to help other kids in their towns. This money stays in our local area to support our students and families in the community in a variety of ways.
Coin Canisters must be returned by Wednesday, November 9. You can bring the coins at any time; full or not full. Let's see if we can get all the canisters returned on time and with coins to share with our community.
Thank you for supporting our Sioux Empire United Way campaign. Let's see what our Eagles can do for their community!!
Skills of the Week!
This week, we are learning the skill of listening!
WHY DO WE NEED TO LISTEN?
1. You are more likely to be clear on expectations and directions and get them right the first time.
2. Shows others you are paying attention.
3. You know what is going on.
4. It is the polite thing to do when others are speaking.
5. Shows respect for others.
Remember to show Eagle Way, Everyday!
DATES TO REMEMBER IN NOVEMBER
+Nov. 3rd Fall Skating Party 6:00-8:00pm
+Nov. 11th NO SCHOOL Veterans' Day
+Nov. 23-25 NO SCHOOL Fall Break
Celebrate LIFE, Live Drug Free! This week, all across America, everybody is making significant daily contributions to their communities by being the best they can be because they live Drug-Free!
Everyday this week, students get to dress up for staying drug free.
Let's make it a great week!
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
💻📱 Click this link to join ---> https://bit.ly/3TyJjen
Important note: If you choose to join using a mobile device like a tablet or smartphone, you will be prompted to download the Microsoft Teams App. The app requires you to type a name. You can use a first name, nickname, or a made-up name. The anonymous platform does NOT allow us to see user names. It only allows us to see the number of viewers.
PTO Family Night: "Bogeyman Bingo" ~ Oct. 21st
On Friday, October 21st the PTO will be hosting a family night from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. "Bogeyman Bingo" is the theme with costumes and dressing up encouraged. Please remember that costumes need to be school appropriate with no plastic weapons. No experience needed with bingo, just come have fun with your family. Everyone who comes will get one free bingo game with additional cards on $0.50. All children must have a supervising adult present during the event. Please consider volunteering to help make this event successful. Sign up to help with the "Bogeyman Bingo" Family Night here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E49ACAE2FA0FEC34-volunteer
Happy Friday! Thank you all for those who attended our Fall conferences and our Book Fair! The Library has put on our first ever Puff Parade! Instead of decorating pumpkins like we've done in the past years, this year we have decided that our students can decorate tissue boxes with their favorite characters! We have received so many awesome boxes! Aren't our SBA students talented!?
Happy Thursday!!
Just a reminder, tonight is the final night for Fall Parent Teacher Conferences and the Book Fair!
Starting right after school at 3:30pm and goes on till 7:00pm.
‼️REMINDER SBA FAMILIES‼️
There will be NO SCHOOL October 10th, in recognition of Native American Day and Tuesday, October 11th due to teacher in-service and parent teacher conferences.
Next week is Parent Teacher conferences! Either Tuesday, October 11th, or Thursday, October 13th, parents will have the opportunity to come to school and hear about their child's progress.
During conferences will also be the Book Fair! Hosted by our SBA PTO.
Tuesday, from 12-7pm and Thursday, from 3:30-7pm.
Come check out what cool books we have for your child to enjoy!
Hello SBA families!
This week, we have started the Eagle Way tickets! We have retired our Success Matters slips for a new and improved way for our students showing the Eagle Way!!
Our SBA goal for our new tickets in October is 500!
If students accomplish this goal, then EVERY kid will receive a treat! Each Monday of October, 10 names will be drawn for a chance to get their name and picture in the lunchroom, as well as a Get n Go gift card!
More tickets you earn more prizes you could receive!
Eagle Way All Day, Every Day
Excuse us while we brag for a minute… Our Superintendent is pretty talented! Dr. Jane Stavem is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, trumpet player, French horn player, percussionist, xylophone player… oh, and she also plays harmonica! 😉 These talents, along with her deep love for all things Fine Arts, earned her the honor of Parade Marshal for Festival of Bands 2022! We are proud to be lead by someone who values the role extracurriculars play in “preparing each student to succeed in a changing world!”
Updated breakfast and lunch pricing, how to re-apply for free and reduced meals, who gets low fund balance notifications, and an easy and delicious snack mix recipe to try at home. It's all in the October edition of the "What's the Scoop" newsletter from our Child Nutrition Services!
Read it here! ---> https://www.smore.com/g09r2
Happy Friday SBA parents and guardians!! Just a reminder, Tuesday, September 20th, is picture day! Make sure to send in your child’s picture packet. Have a Fabulous weekend!
Parenting is hard. So is growing up! Join SFSD and Avera experts as we team up virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for topics that strengthen families.
