Oscar Howe Elementary

7:25am: Students can start entering the building and head down to their classrooms.

7:35am: First bell rings to let students know it is almost the start of school.

7:40am: School begins, if students arrive while the bell rings or after they will need to stop in the office for a tardy slip.

2:20pm: Students who ride the SFSD school bus start to load

2:25pm: Dismissal - all other student will follow their after-school plan

March 4: PTA Meeting

March 4-8: Read Across America Week Dress-Up Days (See Flyer)

March 7: Kindergarten Open House 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

March 10: Daylight Saving Time

March 12: Science Fair and Art Show

March 15: No School

March 20: End of Third Quarter

March 21: Second Grade Musical

March 29: No School - Spring Break

April 1: No School

This year's theme is Rain or Shine: Everybody Reads. Students are asked to record every book that they read or that someone reads to them on the book tracker. They are asked to return this tracker on each of their library days. When they come to the library they will be able to hang a raindrop for each book they read. The Oscar Howe Goal this year is to read 9,500 books. Last year we read 9,413. That's a lot of books!!!! The city-wide goal is 300,000 books.

Please make sure to bring your child's

birth certificate and immunizations records.

Dear Oscar Howe Families,

It is hard to believe it is already March! Though we already had a taste of the spring-like temperatures we will be officially moving into the spring season this month. We will be entering into a new season, as well as, a new quarter of learning this month. We have several fun events happening this month.

We will be celebrating Read Across America week March 4-8th. There will be themed dress up days that coincide with a type of book to read. Please consider joining in on the fun by reading books with your child(ren) that coincide with each day’s theme. Students will also have a tracker to keep track of the books they read, including at school and home! Our goal is to read 9,500 books as a building for the month of March.

We are hosting our Science Fair/Art Show on March 12th . All students are encouraged to participate. Information has gone home with students and posted on our Facebook page to register as a participant. Also, students in first, third and fifth grade will have art displayed throughout the building for families to enjoy.

If you have an incoming kindergartener or know someone who does, please join us for our Kindergarten Open House on March 7th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. We will have a few of our kindergarten teachers here to answer questions. This is also a time we can finalize your enrollment and make copies of birth certificates, immunization records and address verification. We hope you join us if you have an incoming kindergartener!

Third quarter will be wrapping up on March 20th . During the second semester students continue to build on their skills and deepen their understanding of concepts. It is important for students to be on time, so they do not miss out on instruction. We want students to be able to fully participate in the wonderful learning that is taking place in their rooms.

Reminder: When an account has any negative balance, breakfast cannot be charged. When an account hits a negative (-)$20 balance, a Smart Snack and milk will be served instead of a hot meal and the student will be charged $1.

Smart Snacks will be served until the account has a negative balance of (-)$75. At that time, no meal or Smart Snack can be offered to students.

If your family has not completed a Free/Reduced Meal Application form this year please do so! You can apply by accessing the following link:

https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application

This message does not pertain to students who receive Free/Reduced Price Meals based on family income. Those students will continue to receive hot lunches.

The SFSD will be using Meal Viewer (MV) to post breakfast and lunch menus online. Please reference this menu online whenever possible because it will be updated in real time.

How to set you your account.

Go to: https://schools.mealviewer.com/

Find Your School - type in Oscar Howe and enter. Select OHE.

Click “Create A Profile” – enter birth date, must be 18 or older to create an account, otherwise only a student version of the menu will be available.

Follow the prompts:

Select parent

Enter child's name

Pick child's profile color

When asked Where does “Student” go to school? Type in Oscar Howe and it should pull up. Identify any allergens, if none then click next.

Complete Setup or Add another student at this time.

Once your profile is created you will be able to see both the breakfast menu and lunch menu.

Formerly Kids Inc.

Sioux Falls School District partners with community providers in a Community Learning Center (CLC) model for out-of-school time and summer enrichment programs. The collaborative program, located in elementary schools, provides a safe, licensed environment for students with embedded learning opportunities, enhancement activities, and a focus on developing skills that will last a lifetime.

School-based out-of-school time and summer enrichment programs are managed by a Community Partner and supported by a governing structure within the Sioux Falls School District. The programs follow a unified standard for operating to ensure consistency and continuity among locations.

The complementary learning environment provides exceptional quality care while enhancement activities and interest clubs offer students opportunities to engage in STEM, sports, dance, cooking, life-skill development, and more. Homework help and directed tutoring programs extend learning beyond the school day.

For more information visit their webpage at: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/after-school

*Asthma and Anaphylaxis Grades (EC-12) Form

*Staff Medication Administration Grades (EC-12) Form

*Medication Summary Chart

· Do not stop taking them when you feel better, or the illness may return. They are designed to work only when taken in full.

· Do not share your antibiotics with others.

· Do not save them for later. Talk to your pharmacist about safely discarding leftover medicines.

· Do not take antibiotics prescribed for someone else.

The PTA is an important community and one way to support students and teachers, and make our school a better place. Whether you have had kids at Oscar Howe for years or this is the first time walking the halls, we hope you will get involved, share your ideas, volunteer in classrooms and at events, and get to know other families.

Yours truly,

Oscar Howe PTA

Contact Information: oscarhowepta@gmail.com

Dean of Students: Mrs. DeHaven

Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/oscar-howe/home
Location: 2801 South Valley View Road, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-362-2752
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oscar-Howe-Elementary-100506344643169/