
December 23-24
23-24

December 2023
Upcoming Events
- December 4- December 21 - MAP Testing
- December 21 - Winter Classroom Parties
- December 22 - January 2 - Holiday Break
- January 9 - PTA Meeting 6pm - 7pm in office conference room
- January 11 - End of 2nd Quarter
- January 12 - NO SCHOOL
- January 15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, PTA Barrel House Night
- January 27 - PTA West Mall 7 Movie Matinee @ 10am
- February 2 - PTA Quiz Bowl
REMINDER!
Now that we have changed into the cold temperatures, please remember to send appropriate gear to school. If your child wants to play in the snow, they must have snow pants and snow boots. All students without these items will only be allowed to play on the black top. Make sure your students have hat and gloves and winter coat. It is also a good idea to have an extra pair of socks and pants packed in their snow gear bag, just incase they get extra wet. We go outside for recess when the temperature is above 0 degrees.
Principal's Corner
Greetings Harvey Dunn Families,
As we enter the month of December, we take time to reflect upon how grateful we are for our Harvey Dunn community. Thank you families for your ongoing support. During November, our 5th grade students showcased their musical talents in Snow Biz., and our 4th/5th grade band and orchestra students shared their musical instruments with us. Thank you Mrs. Rygg, Mr. Travers, and Ms. Bigge for your time and leadership in preparation for these events.
If you would like to show gratitude to a Harvey Dunn Elementary teacher, consider nominating one for the 2024 Teacher of the Year! See the flyer below for more details or click on this LINK to access nomination form and information.
Kindest regards,
Mrs. Chamberlain, Principal
PTA Information
Mark your calendars for the following upcoming events:
Our monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 PM. Please follow our Facebook page where can find the meeting schedule and info on events.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065219912891&mibextid=ZbWKwL
As always, our events are not possible without the help our parents. Please consider giving an hour or so of your valuable time to volunteer for one of more events.
Parking Lot Reminders - Thank you for reviewing and keeping students safe!
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 & 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.
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Contact Us
Principal: Mrs. Chamberlain
Email: Jennifer.Chamberlain@k12.sd.us
Intern: Mrs. Blank
Email: Naomi.Blank@k12.sd.us
Secretary: Ashley May
Email: Ashley.May@k12.sd.us
Attendance Secretary: LuAnn Murren
Email: LuAnn.Murren@k12.sd.us
Early Childhood Secretary: Nicole Wolfgang-Wheeler
Email: Nicole.Wolfgang-Wheeler@k12.sd.us
2400 South Bahnson Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 571203
605-371-4120
Fax: 605-371-4122