❄️HAPPY FRIDAY SBA FAMILIES!❄️
Hope you all had a WONDERFUL winter break! And an extra 2 days off! How fun!
Here are some cool things we discovered leading up to break!
❄️One of our school bus drivers was replaced by Santa!🎅🏼
❄️Classes during gym played some reindeer games!🦌
❄️All of our classes had our awesome winter party!
SFSD schools start 2-hrs late Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Due to the amount of snow that fell with this winter storm and the time it will take for plows to get into residential neighborhoods, there will be No School, no practices and no activities tomorrow – Wednesday, January 4, 2023. District and school offices will be open.
In addition to there being NO SCHOOL today, an update now includes that SFSD Offices will also be closed on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2023.
WOW!! We can't believe it is already the end of our 2022 school semester! Our Staff here at SBA are so proud of each and every one of our students! You guys showed great EAGLE WAY, EVERYDAY!!
Here are some important dates to look forward too!
Dec. 22nd - Jan. 2nd ~ Winter Break: No School
See you back at school on January 3, 2023!
Have a great break!
Last week, SBA staff got together after school, and created these wonderful gingerbread houses! During the students library time, they are able to vote on their favorite ones! We had so much fun making these! And hope you all enjoy!!
We BELIEVE you CAN do your best on the test SBA students!
Susan B. Students,
We are so proud of your focus last week on the reading MAP test. This week you will take the math MAP test, and we know you will show the EAGLE WAY of being RESPONSIBLE by doing your very best and being RESPECTFUL by helping keep a quiet learning environment so our friends can focus on doing their best!
We are proud of you SBA students!
Mr. Sheets and Mrs. Pesicka
Happy Monday SBA parents and guardians!!! We hope you all had a wonderful snowy weekend! Some things to remember for this week: Please have your children bring snowpants, boots, hats, gloves and a coat for recess! If your child does not have boots and snowpants, they can not play in the snow! Also, please practice with your child in dressing themselves for recess! The quicker they can get their stuff on, the quicker they can get to recess!
Which ties into our SKILLS OF THE WEEK!
Why do we want to stay on task?
When we stay on task, we are more likely to complete the assignment or MAP test.
When we stay on task, we are more likely to be focused and get the right answer.
When we stay on task, we are less likely to distract others who are testing.
EAGLE WAY EVERYDAY
Winter Recess Expectations ~ The EAGLE WAY
We will go outside unless the temperature or wind chill is below 0 degrees. Please bring your winter coat, hat, and gloves each day!
Be Safe
Stay off the icy areas
Stay out of the water areas when snow is melting
Be Respectful
All snow remains on the ground
Be Responsible
Boots AND snow pants are required to play in the snowy areas
Be Kind
Let others build with the snow, be helpful or play somewhere else
At home, please help your child in learning ways to get dressed quickly and quietly, so that they can get outside on time!
ROCK THE TEST!
This week and next week you you will have the opportunity to DO YOUR BEST! You will show how much you have learned and grown in your reading and math learning when you ROCK your Winter MAP Assessment.
We know you have been working hard. We know you can focus on the task. We know you will do your best. We are PROUD of all of you!
Mr. Sheets and Mrs. Pesicka
Why do we need to stay on task?
You are more likely to complete your assignment or MAP test.
You are less likely to disturb others around you taking the test.
When you stay on task you are more likely to get the right answer because you don't lose focus.
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!
