Tiger Times

• December 22-January 2: No School - Holiday Break

• January 12: End of 2nd Quarter

• January 13: No School - Teacher Work Day

• January 16 - No School

• January 17: PTA Meeting 6:00-7:00pm -Morningside Community Center

• January 28: PTA Movie at Westmall 7 at 10:00am

• February 2: Early Childhood - No School

Greetings Harvey Dunn Families,

Welcome to 2023! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season with your family! As we wrap up the first semester of the school year in the days ahead, we reflect on all that has occurred. Teachers created caring classroom communities and built positive relationships with students. Students grew socially and academically, learning inside and outside of the classroom. Our band and orchestra shared their instrumental skills at their first concert. The fifth grade students entertained us with their musical talents, and our families volunteered to make memorable PTA school events possible. So much to celebrate! We look forward to all that is ahead as we move into the second half of our school year.

Kindest regards,

Mrs. Chamberlain, Principal

Please put your child's name on their winter gear and items that are brought to school. In the event that something is lost, it will hopefully find its home more quickly. Here is the link for the current LOST AND FOUND. Anything not claimed by January 12th will be donated.

Mark you calendars! Conferences will be held on Monday, February 6th 12:00-7:00pm and Thursday, February 9th 3:00-7:00pm. Classroom teachers will be emailing out the sign-up form on January 27th. Looking forward to connecting and collaborating regarding your child's progress!

Hello, Harvey Dunn families!

As we close out one calendar year and begin to look ahead to another, it's a natural time to take stock and reflect on how things are going in our world. While we can certainly make changes and embrace fresh starts any day of the year, there is something hopeful and exciting about a brand new year with a clean slate. Even if New Year's resolutions aren't your thing, turning the page on the calendar (and soon, on the school quarter!) still offers us an opportunity to reset, regroup, and reimagine what we'd like to see for ourselves and our families in the coming months.

As we head into the second half of the school year, take some time to talk with your student about how it's been going so far, and how they'd like it to go the rest of the year. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• What has gone well so far? What do you like about your teachers? Your class? Your friends?
• What have been your favorite subjects, activities, or projects this year?
• What is the biggest difference you've noticed between last year and school, and this year at school?
• What has been a challenge this year? Something you are learning? Behavior? Friendships? Something else?
• Is there anything you wish was different? Or anything great you wish was even better? What would it look like if these changes happened?
• Are there any baby steps you could take to help you reach your goals? Who could help or support you at school? At home?
• How will I feel when I reach my goal?

As you reflect with your child, keep these things in mind:

• Celebrate successes. Maybe it's been a great year and it's easy to see what's gone well. But even in a tough year, joys can be found, and growth can be celebrated. Be sure to acknowledge and cheer for the wins, and be proud.
• When thinking about areas to make change or grow, consider ALL the different areas a child could show growth. Is it something academic, like reading or math facts? Is it something like organization, responsibility, or asking for help when needed? Maybe it's social - making new friends, learning to solve conflicts, or a specific social skill or coping skill. Maybe it's something to work on as a family.
• Finally, make sure to talk about how to be patient and kind to yourself while you pursue a goal. It doesn't happen overnight, and there might be bumps in the road - that's okay! It's all a part of learning and growing!

Enjoy your goal-setting, and Happy New Year!

Mrs. Craghead

Dr. John Harris served as superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District from 1968-1992. Dr. Harris led the school system with compassion and integrity, touching the lives of thousands of students, teachers and employees, and guiding the system to be one of the finest in the country. He is remembered for his gentleness, humility, graciousness, professionalism, intelligence, and his sincere interest in people. He lived his philosophy that human contacts are the key element to education.

The Sioux Falls School District is proud of our staff and teachers for their commitment to our children and encompassing the same values and passions as Dr. Harris! Each year the Sioux Falls Public Schools and Vern Eide Motorcars jointly sponsor this prestigious award, so please lift up and nominate a deserving teacher by clicking the link below!

Teacher of the Year Program & Nomination/Letter of Support Forms

Congratulations to Ayan Rinehart and JoElle Rygg who were selected to be a part of the SDSU Elementary Honor Choir. On February 9, 2023, they will be rehearsing and performing six songs with other 4th, 5th and 6th graders from South Dakota. The performance will be at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center at 4:45pm in Brookings.

For the month of January 2022, Harvey Dunn Elementary School will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag at the Hy-Vee store located at Hy-Vee 1601 South Sycamore Avenue, Sioux Falls SD.

Students' safe arrival to and departure from school is a top priority. Please take time to review the reminders below. We are all here for the same reason, the children. When we all follow the guidelines during drop off, you help your child start their day off in a positive and safe manner, as well as the other families around you. Thank you for doing your part to make this process and procedure work.

• Park vehicles in the parking lot and walk students to and from the school using the crosswalks. If you are choosing to drop off students, use the circle drive or north drive.
• Only vehicles with handicap parking permits can park in the handicap spots.
• When pulling up in the circle drive or north drive before or after school remain in your vehicle and move forward as the line moves. This helps keep traffic moving.
• Students exit on the passenger side of the vehicle. In the circle drive, once you are in the student drop-off zone, students exit the vehicle. When more students are exiting the vehicles, we are able to move traffic through more efficiently.
• The north drive might be a faster alternative for morning drop-off when the circle drive is busy. Remain in your vehicle and move forward as the line moves. This helps keep traffic moving.

Breakfast begins at 7:30am. Each grade level has a separate lunch time (see schedule).

Lunch money can be deposited into your child’s account by using the MySchoolBuck on-line system. MySchoolBuck App is available on the Apple Store and Google Play.

Check out the Harvey Dunn Elementary PTA Facebook page! Click "Follow" to see the happenings throughout the school year and stay up-to-date.

We have decided to change our meeting times to better accommodate parents in hopes that you can join us! Please note the new time of 6 PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is Tuesday, January 17 at 6 PM in Morningside Community Center.

We have a fun event for our Harvey Dunn families coming up! We are hosting a movie matinee at West Mall 7 showcasing the new Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Join us Saturday, January 28 at 10 am! Admission will be FREE for Harvey Dunn families and concessions will be available for purchase. There are 2 auditoriums reserved so your entire family can enjoy the show! (Reminder: Students must be accompanied by an adult!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Welcome to 2023!

A few changes to hours of open rec for January.

We will have Open Rec from 1:00-5:00 on the following dates:

• Monday, January 2nd
• Friday, January 13th
• Monday, January 16th

Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program: Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students

• South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts.

PROGRAM BASICS

• The program is staffed by university students accepted into their Schools of Education at Black Hills State University and Northern State University.

• It utilizes a simple and secure online platform, where students and tutors connect for virtual sessions. The platform is a one-stop shop for scheduling and conducting sessions.

• Subject areas include: English/language arts, math, science, social studies.

• Tutors will be available Monday through Sunday afternoons and evenings. The service will not be available on holidays and during Christmas and spring breaks.

• In order to access this free service, parents first need to register their students to use the platform. Once registered, sessions can either be pre-scheduled or on-demand, depending on tutor availability.

Principal: Mrs. Chamberlain

Email: Jennifer.Chamberlain@k12.sd.us

Dean of Students: Mrs. Muchow

Email: Stephanie.Muchow@k12.sd.us

2400 South Bahnson Ave.

Sioux Falls, SD 571203

605-371-4120