Tiger Times

• April 24 - May 12: NWEA MAP Assessments K-5th Grade
• May 1-5: Celebrating Teacher Appreciation!
• May 6: Off the Fridge Reception Date 10:00-11:00am
  
• May 11: 5th grade visits BRMS (AM)
• May 10 & 12: Buy One, Get One Book Fair
• Wednesday, May 10th - Shop from (2-6pm)
• Friday, May 12th - Stop in the school and shop with your child if you would like. (8am-4pm)
• **Please note, you will need to check in at the office with a photo ID if shopping prior to 2:45pm
• May 12: Fabulous Friday
• May 15: Field Day
• May 16: PTA Meeting at Morningside Community Center 6:00pm

• May 22: PTA Food Truck Night (end of year picnic on playground) 5:00-7:30pm

• May 24: Last Day of Early Childhood Classes

• May 26: Last Day of School/4th Quarter Ends

• *Presidential Awards - Donuts & juice with parents/guardians at 7:30am (If your child is receiving this award, you will be notified and invited to breakfast.)
• *Awards Assembly - 8:20am

Tiger Tuesdays - Wear Harvey Dunn Spirit Wear or a shirt with favorite sport or team on Tuesdays!

The School Board has voted to move the last day of student classes to Friday, May 26, 2023, requiring students to make up two of the five days missed due to weather.

Greetings Harvey Dunn Families,

It is hard to believe the 2022-2023 school year is coming to an end this month. Kindergarten through 5th Grade students will finish taking the NWEA MAP Assessments, in addition to participating in Fab Friday and Field Day events. This time of the year becomes busy in and out of school. As we reflect on the school year, we celebrate the academic and social growth students have made. Thank you families for your continued support in your child(ren)'s education!

We wish our 5th graders the best as they start their new adventure in middle school next year!

Watch for information at the end of the school year regarding our Summer Dreambox Challenge!

Kindest regards,

Mrs. Chamberlain, Principal

Hello, Harvey Dunn families!

As we come into the homestretch of the school year and see the summer months on the horizon, we are FINALLY experiencing some real spring weather here in South Dakota! After a long winter, adults and kids alike are feeling like our gas tanks are running low. But, with the extra sunshine and warmer weather, it's the perfect time to give our mental health a boost with some time outside.

There are so many benefits to time spent outdoors, for both our minds and our bodies! Being outside for even just short periods of time a few times a week can reduce stress hormones in the body, increase vitamin D, and improve quality of sleep. These physical factors are all correlated to better mental health as well, including lower rates of anxiety and depression, and greater ability to experience positive emotions.

This month, I invite you to think about how you can incorporate more time outside into your children's or your family's routine, both now and into the summer months. Are there any activities you already enjoy outside as a family? Anything you've always wanted to try together?

What will you add to your outdoor wish list this season?

Click on the link for an article with more information about the benefits of being outdoors, and some ideas for making outside time work for your family.

https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/why-getting-outside-can-boost-mental-health-for-kids-and-parents

We are excited to announce our upcoming art show at the Washington Pavilion as part of their monthly “Off the Fridge” art exhibit! Harvey Dunn will have 60 of our talented student artists in grades 1-5 proudly displaying their masterpieces during the entire month of May. Students who were selected to exhibit have been notified and given a pink note to take home. Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception which will be held on the morning of Saturday, May 6 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. Artist introductions will take place at 10:15 and refreshments will be provided. Please join us as we celebrate our creative accomplishments!

Mrs. Black, Art Teacher

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.

Our big news this month is our NEW EVENT! Food Truck Fest! Monday, May 22 from 5-7:30 PM. We will have 5 food trucks joining us on the playground with entertainment by Harry's Balloons! Food Trucks: Pa & Sons, Blackiron Waffles, Harry's Yellow Submarine, Craig's Shave Ice and SDSU Ice Cream

Fabulous Friday is right around the corner! 2nd-5th graders will enjoy field trips to the Washington Pavilion, Old Courthouse Museum, All American Gymnastics and Thunder Road. Kindergarten and 1st grades will have a music session with Andrew Rogers and some fun on inflatables. Thank you to everyone that is helping chaperone and volunteer! These events aren't possible without you!

Our last meeting for the year will be Tuesday, May 16 at 6 pm in the Morningside Community Center. Please consider joining us!

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.

Free & Reduced Lunch Application

From the Staff at Morningside Community Center: It has been a joy spending time with your kiddos after school. We want you to know that you have a great group of kids here. The final day of the afternoon open rec program is Friday, May 12. We hope you all have a WONDERFUL SUMMER!

Changes coming for the 2023/24 Afterschool Program: The afternoon open gym program currently offerred by Sioux Falls Parks and Recreation will be transitioning to the Sioux Falls School District at the end of this school year. Students who currently participate in the community center afternoon open gym program (2:30pm-6:00pm) are encouraged to enroll in the expanded Community Learning Center (formerly Kids Inc) at their school. The new SFSD led Community Learning Center will begin on August 24, 2023 and run through May 22, 2024. Online Application

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