Eugene Field A+ Elementary

Eugene Field A+ Elementary recognizes that people are smart in many ways. Our mission is to provide a strong academic program by using drama, visual art, music, and dance to meet the needs of each and every student!

December 1, 2022

Volume 3, Issue 4

Nov. 30: Reflections Submissions Due

Dec. 5-7: Musical Auditions

Dec. 12: Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 PM

Dec. 12: Band Concert @ 7:15 PM

Dec. 13: PTA Meeting @ 6:30 in the MPR

Dec. 5-16: MAP Testing

Dec. 21: School Sing-a-Long

Dec. 22-Jan. 2: No School- Holiday Break

Jan. 3: School Resumes

Jan. 3: PTA Meeting @ 6:30 in the MPR

Jan. 10: PTA Pizza Ranch Night

Hello Eagle Families,

As the final month of 2022 arrives, we reflect on how grateful we are for EFA+ students, staff, family, and community members. The last month has brought many significant moments for our EFA+ family. Students were able to enjoy a Slime Assembly to recognize their efforts in raising funds through our Fun Run, as well as for their SOARing behavior this school year. We also had our first art show and concert! It was such a wonderful experience to walk the school's halls and see the talent of our students displayed everywhere you looked. Our concert was performed masterfully and included a live band, staff chorus, impactful student writing, and the most incredible music talent exhibited by Mrs. Laura Tjaden and the 4th and 5th-grade students she has shaped into amazing musicians.

If you would like to show gratitude to a Eugene Field A+ Elementary teacher, consider nominating one for the 2022 Teacher of the Year. See the information in the newsletter for more details.

We look forward to welcoming families to our Orchestra and Band concerts on December 12, as well as for our Sing-a-Long on December 21.

From the EFA+ family to yours, we wish you a healthy and happy holiday season!

Kindest regards,

Mr. Mees, Principal

Nominations are now open for the 34th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award!

To nominate an outstanding teacher in your child's life, please visit the link below. Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on January 16th, 2023.

Teacher of the Year Nomination Information

Open-enrollment for those interested in attending Eugene Field A+ Elementary has opened as of December 1st. Please consider sharing the video above to families that may be interested in joining our EFA+ family. The open enrollment application can be found HERE.

Don't forget to check out Move this World through our Family Account! The username is sioufeaf.family and the password is movethisworld. You can also check out the podcasts below.

For Ages 3-8 : The Emotion Motion Podcast

For Parent's/Families: Conversations in Social Emotional Learning

The purpose of PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. At Eugene Field A+, the PTA is a collective of parents, teachers, and other interested parties who want to support and be involved in the education of our children.

Upcoming Meeting:

December 13 @ 6:30 in the MPR

• If you are unable to join us in person, please join us virtually through Google.

January 3 @ 6:30 in the MPR

Helpful Links:

PTA Membership Sign Up

December Google Meet Link

Principal: Mr. Dustin Mees

Email: Dustin.Mees@k12.sd.us

Admin Intern: Mrs. Victoria Conner

Email: Victoria.Conner@k12.sd.us

Email: dustin.mees@k12.sd.us
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/eugene-field/home?highlight=WyJldWdlbmUiLCJmaWVsZCIsImV1Z2VuZSBmaWVsZCJd
Location: 501 S. Highland Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone: 605-367-6160