Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Free concert coming up at Hayward Park on May 18th!
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
Dear Parents,
Growing up, we always wondered how our teachers seemed to know that exact instant we were doing something we weren't supposed to and we came to the logical conclusion--they must have eyes in the backs of their heads!
Then we became teachers and realized that teachers are just really good at knowing their kids and can guess in advance what the kids are up to.
As we work out front in the morning to get students into school safely and keep traffic moving, we wish more than ever that we really could have eyes in the back of our heads. But since we don't, the next best thing we can do is ask you to help us out.
Often times we are stopping traffic to allow cars to move out of the circle drive and we are paying attention to limited areas. We do not always know if you are sending your child across the street when we have temporarily stopped traffic. Our job is to keep traffic is moving, and the worst possible situation would be to start moving traffic while a child is trying to cross the busy street.
Our number one concern, above all others, is to keep every child as safe as humanly possible. If you park on the west side of Valley View, please send your child to one of the crosswalks. If you park on the east side of Valley View, please have them exit next to the curb rather than into the street. Also remember it is never safe to stop in the middle of the lane and let your child out of the car.
Sincerely,
The Morning Duty Crew
Wednesday, April 24th is Administrative Professionals Day!
They're some of the first people students see when they enter their school buildings every morning. They make sure offices run smoothly from one corner of the District to the other. They wear so many hats they've probably lost count of all of them by this point! Administrative professionals do the work behind the scenes every day to make sure everybody in every building has what they need. Organized, detail oriented, and on top of it (no matter what "it" may be), they make sure everything goes according to plan. Thank you to all the SFSD admin pros for making each day better!
The fourth grade classrooms take turns being in charge of raising and lowering the flag in front of the school. 404 students are showing 405 the routine.
Hayward Elementary School families!
It’s that time! Our families can start sharing about and donating to our Hawk Fun Run - starting TODAY! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for class and playground equipment. Are you ready to help our school?
Here are 3 things we can do to help support our school through this fundraiser:
1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
3. Give a donation if you are able to (all students will fully participate regardless of financial participation).
⭐️Click Here to log on TODAY! ⭐️
Thanks again for your support!
Our band and orchestra students have been working hard and are excited to share their music with you on Monday, April 22nd! There are two performances to choose from, their matinee at 8:30am and again at 7:00pm. Students, please arrive by 6:15pm for warm ups so you are ready to dazzle the crowd with your musical talents!
** a reminder from band teacher: concert attendance in a required (and graded) part of being in band, so please plan to have your child there. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach him by email Jason.Rygg@k12.sd.us **
Join the Stampede on Saturday, April 13th at 6:05 PM for our annual Kids Night as they face the Fargo Force on the ice!
Students get a FREE ticket and friends and family can get tickets starting at just $5! There will be face-painting and balloon animals in the concourse and fun kid-themed activities throughout the night!
*To redeem the FREE student ticket, use code STUDENT at checkout*
Check out our April Newsletter from our ELL department!
These kids work incredibly hard on their language skills everyday in school.
This coming weekend (April 13th-14th) there will be a wacipi, or powwow, to celebrate the Native graduates in the area. Come celebrate with them and their families, enjoy music and dancing, and indulge in some incredible food.
Please check your email and take a moment to let us know how we are doing!
🗳️ Help shape the future! Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board. Learn about them and make time to get to the polls on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/elections
We have some amazing parents at Hayward.
Special snack bags donated by WinField United.
Thank you Josh Erdman and WinField United!!
SFSD wants your feedback! Our annual parent/guardian survey is now open through Friday, April 19, 2024. Check your email for an active link and share your experiences with us as partners in your child's education! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/6HS2G1
Devices have been sent home with students tonight in the event the ice storm is worse than expected overnight. Please remember to return devices to school with your student, it is an important tool for their learning in the classroom.
Sign your student(s) up for spring soccer league now!
empowersiouxfalls.com/soccer
Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.
REMINDER:
Students will be bringing home devices today in the event of inclement weather on Monday, March 25th.
Please remember to return devices with your student on Monday if we are able to have school in person, or on Tuesday if we need to have remote learning on Monday.