A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg (Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-8488 for that program.)
PRESCHOOL OPENINGS! Summer is slipping away! If you have a 4 or 5 year old needing a quality preschool experience this fall, check out Learning Adventures! The District's fee-based preschool is offered at three Sioux Falls School District elementary schools - Discovery, John Harris, and Sonia Sotomayor. Click the link for more info! https://www.smore.com/yvqsg
(Income eligible preschoolers may qualify for federally funded Early Childhood. Call 605-367-4484 for that program.)
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
There will be a slight adjustment to the school start and end times at Rosa Parks Elementary this fall. Please plan accordingly!
Wildcat Families…we need your help! Your child does not need to be in the Dual Immersion program to host an intern! You don’t even need to know Spanish😊. Please consider this opportunity below. I know we have the most amazing families at Rosa Parks!
Thanks-
Kiersta Machacek
We are looking for one more Rosa Parks family to host an intern this year. The intern we are looking to place is a female intern from El Salvador. Her personality lights up a room. She is upbeat, easy to talk with, sweet and accommodating. She loves to ride bike, play baseball/softball, enjoys jogging, family time, listening to music and watching movies in her free time. Does this sound like your family? Please reach out to Kelly and Cheran, the intern coordinators, with questions. If this is something you are considering at all, please reach out to us by Wednesday, June 29th. Thank you.
Kelly: kelly.iversen@k12.sd.us 605-212-3212
Cheran: ckwynstra@yahoo.com
“Hosting an intern was such an enriching experience. We are still in communication with our intern since she went back home. She became another member of our family and jumped in on our crazy." -Kelly
Kelly Iversen and Cheran Wynstra
Intern Coordinators
Sioux Falls School District is actively recruiting income eligible children turning age 4 prior to September 1st for a free, high-quality preschool experience. Attend our event on June 14th from Noon to 4 pm at the Learning Lab-2205 N Career Ave. Questions? 605-367-8488.
Second grade visited the Multirose Dairy Farm today! Super fun!
Kindergarten had so much fun at the zoo! Thanks to all the parents for coming and helping!
Remember: today is the big multicultural celebration at Hayward starting at 4:30!
3rd grade went to the Washington Pavilion to learn about science! Look at all those smiles! They sure did have fun :)
Field day is always one of the best days at school! Beautiful weather and fun games!
Here is first grade having fun with chalk and bubbles. The weather couldn’t have been nicer!
Rosa Parks Fun Run 2022 was a blast! We definitely reached the goal and the principal will be kissing a pig! Way to go Wildcats! Thank you Rosa Parks PTO and volunteers for organizing this!
Mrs. Schaffer’s first grade class had so much fun at the zoo!
This week we will be celebrating AFRICA for our Festival of Nations Month. Kids and staff will celebrate this wonderful continent with songs, music, instruments and activities! Remember: TUESDAY MAY 17 wear your FUN RUN shirt and FRIDAY MAY 20 wear a hat!
Wildcat families, Hayward Elementary is hosting the very first WE ARE ONE (Somos Uno) event in recognition of the many Hispanic cultures existing in our schools. Rosa Parks families are all invited to this event with inflatables, DJ, face painting, games and food trucks! Remember, FRIDAY MAY 20 4:30-7:00 pm at HAYWARD ELEMENTARY!
5th grade took a field trip to Lake Pahoja! They fished, played games and learned about nature and wildlife in South Dakota!
