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Tiger Times
Harvey Dunn Elementary
Mission Statement
At Harvey Dunn Elementary, we are committed to ensuring all students have access to rigorous learning experiences that prepare them to be socially responsible, innovative, caring and lifelong learners. We will establish a community of learners that are confident and creative builder of their future. Dream It, Learn It, Become It... A Harvy Dunn Masterpiece.
August 8, 2022
Volume 4, Issue 1
Upcoming Events
August 23: Open House from 4:00-6:00pm for Early Childhood, Jr. Kindergarten, 1st - 5th Grade (Kindergarten Meet & Greets will be scheduled with the classroom teacher.)
August 25: First Day of School, Jr. Kindergarten - 5th Grade
August 29 - September 16: NWEA MAP Assessments, Kindergarten - 5th Grade
August 31: Early Childhood's First Day of School
September 2 & 5: No School
September 8: Harvey Dunn Pizza Picnic 5:30-7:00pm *PTA Event
Principal's Corner
The Harvey Dunn Elementary staff is excited to kick start the 2022-2023 school year! In the upcoming weeks, school staff will be working diligently in preparation for the first day of school. As we approach the first day of school, this is a great time to view your child's classroom teacher on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (see the information below for directions) and gather school supplies (link below). We look forward to seeing all the Harvey Dunn families in the building for Meet & Greets (Kindergarten families) and Open House (Early Childhoo, Jr. K. and 1st-5th Grade families) on Tuesday, August 23rd. These events are great opportunities to visit the classroom, meet the teacher, and become more familiar with the building if new to the school.
Welcome Back Harvey Dunn Tigers!
Kindest regards,
Mrs. Chamberlain, Principal
2022-2023 Teacher Assignment
Parents can access classroom teacher assignments by logging into Infinite Campus Parent Portal starting today, Monday, August 8th. Teacher assignments can be found by clicking on Schedule in the left menu. You can toggle between children if needed by clicking in the upper right-hand corner. If you have questions or difficulty accessing the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please call the office (605) 371-4120.
Open House
Annual Information Update
Parents/Guardians of students currently enrolled in the Sioux Falls School District should complete the Annual Information Update (Online Registration) for each of their students through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. After logging into the Parent Portal, a link for Annual Information Update can be found under the menu located on the left side of the page. If you have forgotten your password, please call Central Services at 367-8432 to reset your password.
If you have changed addresses over the summer, proof of residency must be supplied. Documents that are acceptable for proof of residency are: lease agreement, mortgage documents, utility bill, property tax payment/receipt, homeowners insurance policy, or state/government agency mail.
These updates must be done through parent/guardian accounts. Household information for all students must be updated prior to the start of the school year. Parents who are new to the Sioux Falls School District can access the Online Registration through the SFSD website.
- Select the icon “New Families”
- Under School Registration, select the red Online Registration System link
- Select the Registration Year as 22-23
- Enter the requested information
- Enter the letters and/or numbers seen in the captcha box.
- Select “Begin Registration”
School Supplies
Harvey Dunn Elementary grade-level School Supply Lists are available online.
Breakfast & Lunch
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.
Meal Prices & Free/Reduced Meal Application
The federal government is ending free meals that were granted during the pandemic to all students. Families who may qualify for free/reduced meal prices must complete the application each year. That application can now be found in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Use the same login where you provided the annual information update to complete the application. From the left menu, click More, then Meal Benefits, then on the link that says Meal Application. An electronic signature PIN is required to submit your Meal Benefits Application. If you do not have an electronic signature PIN created, you will be prompted to do so prior to starting your online Meal Benefits Application. It takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete the application.
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROCEDURES for 22-23
Students will be on the playground before school. The playground will be supervised starting at 7:40am. Students can arrive between 7:40-8:00am. When the bell rings, classroom teachers will meet their students at their designated class line.
Dismissal
Students will be dismissed at staggered times:- 2:40pm: Daycare Vans
- 2:45pm: Kids Inc, Community Center, Walkers, and Parent pick-up
Community Center
- Open Gym begins Monday, September 19th
- Phone Number: 605-978-6930
*Please note that the Community Center does not follow the Sioux Falls School District calendar.
Upcoming Events: Youth Cross-Country Meets on September 7, 14, and 21 at Morningside Park, with registration beginning at 4:00pm. There is no fee to attend these free events.
Harvey Dunn PTA
The Harvey Dunn PTA is excited to have the opportunity to sponsor many events at Harvey Dunn again this year! These fun events are only possible with the help from parents; without volunteers, we will may be forced to cancel events. In order to keep these events going, please consider taking a quick minute to fill out the form below. There are a few events that are in need of a new chairperson as well. If you are interested in the position, please note on the form. The PTA provides the chairperson with contact info, volunteer list, etc. to aid in setting up the event.
We have decided to change our monthly meetings to the 3rd Tuesday of each month held from 5:30-6:30 PM in hopes that more parents are able to attend. These meetings are informative of the upcoming events not only that the PTA sponsors but what is happening at the school. Please join us!
Mark your calendars for all of our fun events coming this year!
Sept 8--Pizza Picnic
Sept 30--Walk/Bike to School Breakfast
Oct 6--Skate City Night
Oct 24--Barrel House Day *NEW EVENT
Nov 4--Fall Book Bingo
Dec 5--Skate City Night
Jan TBD--West Mall 7 Movie Matinee
March 7--Science/Hobby Fair
March 17--Fun Run Kick-Off
April 4--Skate City Night
April 14--Spring Book Bingo
May 12--Fab Friday
May 22--Food Truck Night *NEW EVENT
Check out the Harvey Dunn Elementary PTA Facebook page! Click "Follow" to see the happenings throughout the school year and stay up-to-date.
Upcoming Event: Pizza Picnic - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 5:30-7:00pm
Upcoming Meeting: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 6:30-7:30pm at Morningside Community Center
Contact Us
Principal: Mrs. Chamberlain
Email: Jennifer.Chamberlain@k12.sd.us
Dean of Students: Mrs. Muchow
Email: Stephanie.Muchow@k12.sd.us
Email: Jennifer.Chamberlain@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/hdes
Location: 2400 South Bahnson Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-271-4120