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Hayward Elementary School families! We’re on our way to reaching our goal of $20,000. Thank you for your support so far! Did you know you can ask for pledges from ANYONE in the world? That’s right! We’re trying to get a pledge from all 50 states. Who knows someone from: Nebraska? Oregon? Connecticut? Tennessee? Let them know you’re helping your school and see if they’ll make a donation to help us reach our goal. Click here to Register and Share on MYBOOSTER.COM! 🤩Remember, any funds raised DIRECTLY impact students and staff! Thanks so much!

Hayward Elementary School families, your student(s) can be a part of making history! How?! Head to MYBOOSTER.COM to register your student for our fundraiser and make a Student Star Video on mybooster.com. Click the “Share Button” to share with 3 people that you know! This year we’re trying to reach our goal of $20,000 for a Gaga Ball Pit and more. Each “share” and donation gets us closer to our goal. Thanks for participating & making a difference here at Hayward Elementary School!

FUN RUN NIGHTLY CHALLENGE: Star Student Video Create a student star video tonight and share it with family and friends!

🏁Our HAWKS Fun Run has begun! Today students experienced our kickoff event to start raising funds for Hayward Elementary School. This program only lasts for TWO WEEKS, so please register your student TODAY on MYBOOSTER.COM. Share your donation page with family and friends. 💥Register your student for our all-inclusive event 💥 Thanks for your support of Hayward Elementary School! https://mybooster.com/v3?utm_source=kdmcampaign-resources&utm_medium=kickoffday-social-standard&utm_campaign=34937&utm_content=kickoffday-social-standard

FUN RUN NIGHTLY CHALLENGE PJs for a Reg! All students who are registered by the next school morning, will get to wear PJs to school on the day of your of your choice.

The stats are troubling-47% of SFSD students qualify for free/reduced lunches. Their family's income is not enough to make ends meet. That makes it difficult to support school fundraisers. Operation Hope & Caring helps! Get your tickets to the SF STORM game to support schools!

Does your child have conflict resolution skills to solve everyday problems? Join us Tues, April 18 at 6pm to hear from SFSD & Avera Behavioral Health in this month's Family Forum Series segment. Watch for the link in your email. It's practical advice to strengthen families.

The School Board has voted to move the last day of student classes to Friday, May 26, 2023 - requiring students to make up two of the five days missed due to weather. Staff will report through Friday, June 2, 2023.

The Banquet West has asked me to pass along this message. Staff from Hayward will be in attendance that night. FAMILY FUN NIGHT Westside location Wednesday, April 19 6:00-7:30pm Join us for food, fun kid events, and prizes! The Banquet West Meal Times 710 N. Marion (5th & Marion) Mon - Fri Supper at 6 - 7:30 pm For Downtown information or volunteer opportunities please call 605-335-7066 Come to eat, Come to serve, Come to offer hope. ALL are welcome!

Kindergarten registration is going on right now for the Two-Way Immersion program! The goal of this program is full bilingualism and biliteracy in both Spanish and English for English and Spanish speaking students. Classes consist of equal parts native English and Spanish speaking students and classes are taught equally in both languages throughout the school day. Find more info in this story with links to registration! https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/how-the-spanish-two-way-immersion-program-works/

​The Sioux Falls School District is in the process of forming a Library Advisory Committee. The Library Advisory Committee will serve as an advocate for the library program. The committee will help determine policies and procedures to guide library services as changing technology impacts available services. When a request for reconsideration of library materials arises, the committee will review the materials and make a recommendation to the superintendent regarding the continued use of the materials. The board will be comprised of : -District Library Coordinator as chairperson -1 admin from each level: elementary, middle, high -1 teacher from each level: elementary, middle high -1 librarian from each level: elementary, middle, high -2 parents from each level: elementary, middle, high -1 high school student (senior) as needed -1 middle school student (8th grade) as needed ​If you are interested, please follow the link and submit your application for consideration. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdA3Q9nnqnNcnYALpdR56zfTFFP4bv-UJhqKUVI8qSusGwNlQ/viewform

We can't believe how many books Hayward can read in just three weeks! Our final count in is and we read a whopping 10,395 books!! This is amazing! Not only were students reading as many books as they could, they've also been participating in a contest to see who could do the most math lessons on Dreambox. Our kids rocked every bit of March, from start to finish! We love seeing our students rise and meet the challenges and goals we give them. They are incredible learners who really reach for the stars! We can't wait to see what April brings.

SFSD would like to give a huge shout-out to our partners at Delta Dental who visit schools to complete much-needed dental work for eligible students! Cleanings, cavities, and root canals are all done in the mobile bus, so students don’t have to miss school for an appointment! You put a smile on our faces, Delta Dental! Thank you!

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.

The Sioux Falls School District is excited to partner with Siouxland Libraries again for Everybody Reads! From March 13-31, students, staff, parents, and community members are being encouraged to track how many books they read. The goal is to create a community of readers ages 0 –100! Starting March 13, you will see a rocket, astronaut and a galaxy begin to appear in the library. For the next three weeks, a new star will appear in the galaxy when a book is read. Once your student(s) completes a book, they will receive a star to add to the galaxy. We look forward to a bright galaxy with billions and billions of stars! Wondering how you can get involved as a parent? Encourage your student to read at home! As mentioned, this is a community-wide reading initiative. Anytime YOU finish a book throughout the month of March, we would encourage you to stop by your local library to add your own star to the growing galaxy and record your progress at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/everybody-reads Thank you for your support and let’s get reading!

If you would like to order Hayward spirit wear, please follow this link: https://haywardspiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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!

Nominees and finalists for the 35th annual Teach of the Year award ceremony will be celebrated tonight, and our very own Mrs. Ramstad is a finalist! We are so proud and are cheering her on. If you would like to watch the event, please see the link below. The event and livestream will start at 7:00pm tonight Monday, February 27th. https://www.youtube.com/live/ja8rQtsSzuc?feature=share. The full event will also be available on YouTube after the event.

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.