REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL Friday, April 15 - Monday, April 18. School will be back in session on Tuesday, April 19!
📌 Reminder!
🌷 Spring Break starts tomorrow!
There will be NO school Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022.
See you on Tuesday, April 19!
The Whittier Spring Dance will be held April 22nd from 4:00pm to 5:30pm . It is open to all Whittier students in grades 6 - 8. The cost will be $3.00 per person which will get you a slice of pizza and pop. Students can start buying tickets to the dance next week in their protimes.
Attention Whitter Students: Do you love soccer? Need something to do after school? You're in luck, the soccer club is here! The soccer club is for all students grades 6-8 who are not on the track team. If you are in track, you can join soccer club after track season is over, you will not be allowed to quit track to join soccer club. Mrs. Samuels in the counseling office has the sign up information if you are interested in joining.
Mark your calendars! The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 25th, 2022.
The Sioux Falls School Board approved a recommendation at their meeting tonight to move the last day of school from Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 due to the one day of school missed for inclement weather in December.
Do you ask your child, "What did you learn in school today?" Well, they will probably say POETRY! April is National Poetry Month and many classes are in full swing studying poetry in all its different forms. So join in and read, write, listen, and study poetry all month long.
Happy National Assistant Principals Week! This week, we honor assistant principals and the important work they do to ensure student success. Thank you for all you do here at Whittier, Dr. Moore! #APWeek
This week is National Library Week, and this year's theme is "Connect with Your Library." It's a great week to celebrate our libraries as places to get connected. Libraries offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas, and classes—in addition to books. Most importantly, libraries connect communities to each other. Visit your library today!
It's South Dakota ELA, Math, and Science Assessment Week! Students are already testing today. Just a reminder - you can help prepare your kids for great day at school with a good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive, encouraging thought for the day.
Reminder that there is an early dismissal on Friday, April 1. School is out at 2:00 PM. There will be NO After School program, Homework Help or afterschool activities that day.
Maxed out on NCAA basketball? Switch gears and take in some football to raise funds for Sioux Falls Schools without PTA/PTOs! The Sioux Falls STORM take on the Iowa Barnstormers (that's the team Kurt Warner played for before he became SuperBowl MVP!) at 7:05pm tonight at The Premier Center.
50% of net proceeds from tonight's game go to Night of Hope & Caring!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/sioux-falls-storm-vs-iowa-barnstormers-sioux-falls-south-dakota-03-28-2022/event/06005C3CC1FA7A1E
Community Engagement is a strong focus for the Sioux Falls School District. Take this 7-question survey to help us learn more about your interactions with your school and with other families.
https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXRVPsQQSYsPsPsPsYQRWQRXQQ&lang=0
Important information about school lunches for next year (2022-23):
Because Congress voted against covering the cost of school meals, FREE SCHOOL MEALS END THIS SUMMER. What does this mean for you? That means starting in the Fall of 2022, parents/guardians will again be responsible for paying for school meals – and fees will more accurately reflect the real cost of each meal instead of being subsidized. If you believe your family meets the income eligibility requirements to qualify for Free or Reduced School Meals, please fill out the 2021-22 form now. For more information about school lunches next year click on this link: https://www.smore.com/3gzqj-free-school-meals-end-this-summer
Math in the library???? Absolutely! Today Mr. Taphorn's 6th grade math classes practiced writing algebraic equations. They worked in pairs to solve different problems spread around the room. Who knew math could be so much fun!
It's #ThrowbackThursday here at Whittier library. Everyone is reading their favorite books as part of the city-wide Everybody Reads initiative including our Whittier Wolverine who is reading in the famous Egg Chair! It has been here for decades, and it is still a student favorite in the library. Find your favorite spot and cozy up with a good book today!
We are working hard at Whittier! Students in Ms. Mayer's social studies classroom answered the question, "How did geography affect life in ancient China?" by creating 3-D landscape models. Great job, 6th Grade!
This week the Whittier Wolverine is with Director Kaye Waltner. Whittier students are busy with practices on the stage getting ready for the spring musical – Moana, Jr. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic event full of singing, dancing, and fun! Make plans now to come out and see the show Thursday, March 24 or Friday, March 25 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $4.00; Pre-sales start this week (for students during lunch/PRO Time) or tickets will be available at the door the night of the show.
Great things are happening at Whittier! In our new “Cops and Kids” program students are training hard and learning social skills, self-discipline, and building confidence through martial arts. Read more about it in this feature story from KELO: https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/new-program-combines-kids-cops-and-martial-arts/?fbclid=IwAR1GoBecS_feN30-3osSmfSg0EiUN2u-P1lnVvVhAI8mpfD2XUBVIQoqKgQ
Congratulations and good luck this weekend to Sam Ayalew and Nathan Loaeza who were chosen by audition to be part of the 2022 SD Middle School All-State Band! They will represent Whittier at the All-State Concert in Mitchell on Saturday, March 3 at 3:00. Check out the live stream: https://youtu.be/ebCUDA_zzFs
Superintendent Jane Stavem hosted nearly 50 future educators Tuesday for "Bagels with the Boss." Student teachers currently working in SFSD classrooms joined us to learning about job opportunities, hear about the support offered by the District's Instructional Coaches, and connect with leadership. We look forward to adding many of these new teachers to our team in the Fall!
