**Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation**
Todd Huisman & Cynthia Breen from Terry Redlin Elementary received the 40th Public School Proud Grant! They will use $1,309.90 for their proposal, “Bringing Mindfulness to Life!” With grant dollars, they will purchase 20 Zenimals kits for grades K-5 that will help students focus on self-regulation strategies. In the proposal, they wrote, “When students approach new tasks, they can often feel overwhelmed. The use of a Zenimal can help with mood, thought patterns, and emotions. The Zenimal has nine different types of meditation to help students become calm and more at peace. The toolbox works on breathing, stillness, inspiration, relaxation, sleep, empathy, gratitude, awareness, and restoration. All of these areas of focus are key for students to be successful in the classroom when approaching grade level expectations. When we can help students recognize when one of these areas is off balance and address the issue in a calm and positive way, we can get students back on task and ready to learn.” Thank you, First PREMIER Bank!! Congrats Eagles!
KID LINK FAMILY FUN: Be there from 5-6 p.m. this Tuesday, May 2, for some fun activities, games, snacks, and so much more! Our theme this week is CAMPING!
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We are proud to announce the Sioux Falls School District has been named a #BestCommunitiesforMusicEducation from @nammfoundation for its outstanding commitment to music education! Congratulations to our music educators, our talented students, and our community for your support!
Terry Redlin had our "Earth Day" school ground clean up day today. Students picked up 20 bags of trash around the school. Way to GO! 102 students got to enjoy some chalk time when they got done.
Yesterday the Kindergarten students had a "Staycation" Field Trip. The Great Plains Zoo Mobile made a visit. The students were HAPPY AS A HIPPO!
Students from 601, 602 & 603 last Friday took a trip to the Washington Pavilion & also had lunch at McDonald's. What a FUN day!
After a long couple weeks of testing, 401 students took a break to celebrate Earth week. They learned about the importance of flowers and pollination to our environment. They each planted flower seeds that they will care for as a class and watch grow over the coming weeks.
Kid Link Families: Next Safety & Community meeting will be held on Thursday, April 20th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library.
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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!
KID LINK, Tuesday, April 18(5pm-6)--TONIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT!
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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.
Mrs. Heidesch had 16 students earn eating lunch in the art room today! Way to show your SOAR skills.
Students earned a special STEM Day in the library last Thursday for meeting our Everybody Reads Goal! Students enjoyed marble mazes, LEGO WEDO, OSMO activities, robots, coding, and building. Students used their SOAR skills to communicate, collaborate, work hard and share with their peers. Great Work Eagles!
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.
KID LINK FAMILY FUN: Be there from 5-6 p.m. this Tuesday, April 11! Our theme this week is CIRCUS!!!: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsThrive/posts/pfbid0h33mNsJrrxdC89rrqs3bTXdaGgbwkebGk4Arii98qq3GJm1ZBet4GLtFYAXKvcwpl
2nd graders will be putting on a memorable concert called, “Pajama Party!” Students will perform at 6:30pm, TONIGHT April 6 in the school gym. Students should arrive at 6pm for the evening concert. The concert will be filled with fun songs, actions, and speaking parts! Check out the sneak peek!
No School Friday, April 7 & Monday, April 10th! Enjoy the long weekend!
KID LINK TERRY REDLIN FAMILY FUN: Be there from 5-6 p.m. this Tuesday, April 4!!
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If you DREAM IT, BELIEVE IN IT and WORK HARD FOR IT, ANYTHING is POSSIBLE. --Mae Among the Stars
Terry Redlin students and staff dreammed, believed, and worked hard for each of these STARS. We met our goal of 3,000 books read in 3 weeks. We will celebrate with something special in the library this week! Stay tuned...
Our March Madness SOAR slip celebration was held yesterday! Our students are doing a great job showing their SOARing skills each and every day!
