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, 2023

Volume 4, Issue 5

Dec 4-21: Map Testing

Dec 7: PTA Meeting, 6:30PM EFA+ Multi-Purpose Room

Dec 11, 12, 14: Musical Auditions (4th and 5th Grade)

Dec 18: Orchestra Concert @ 6:30 PM

Dec 18: Band Concert @ 7:15 PM

Dec 21: School Sing-a-long

Dec 22-31: No School- Holiday Break

Jan 2: No School- Holiday Break

Jan 3: School Resumes

Jan 4: PTA Meeting, 6:30PM EFA+ Multi-Purpose Room

Hello Eagle Families,

As the final month of 2023 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 Magician 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. Looking ahead to December, we look forward to welcoming families to our Orchestra and Band concerts on December 18.

If you would like to show gratitude to a Eugene Field A+ Elementary teacher, consider nominating one for the 2023 Teacher of the Year. See the information in the newsletter for more details.

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

Kindest regards,

Mr. Mees, Principal

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.

To nominate an outstanding teacher in your child's life, please visit the link below. Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on January 15th, 2024.

Teacher of the Year Nomination Information

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 7@ 6:30 PM in the MPR

• If you are unable to attend in person, please consider joining us virtually through Google Meet!

January 4 @ 6:30 PM in the MPR

Helpful Links:

PTA Membership Sign Up

Google Meet Link

Principal: Mr. Dustin Mees

Email: Dustin.Mees@k12.sd.us

Dean of Students: Mrs. Victoria Conner

Email: Victoria.Conner@k12.sd.us

Website: https://www.efes.sf.k12.sd.us/o/efes
Location: 501 S. Highland Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone: 605-367-6160