Today is National Educational Support Professionals Day! The JHE Educational Assistants (EAs) play a vital role in the learning of students. They serve/support in so many ways- in classrooms, the lunchroom, and supervision on the playground!
At John Harris Elementary, we truly appreciate their hard work and dedication to students, staff, and families! We have an amazing EA team!!!
Help shape the future of the Sioux Falls School District by completing a survey about the most desired qualities of the next superintendent. The SFSD School Board is using an educational leadership search firm to gather input. https://hyasurvey.com/SiouxFalls
4th and 5th graders performed "Get in the Game" under the direction of Mrs. Fitzsimmons on Thursday night. It was a wonderful performance! Ms. Levisay prepared 4th/5th grade artwork to be displayed in the gym for families to enjoy. Thank you to staff, students, and volunteers for making this Fine Arts Night possible!
See the flyer for details about a fun night at Air Madness! We hope to see you there!
Students from Sonia Sotomayor (pictured in this photo) and the rest of the Sioux Falls School District would like to wish you a Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD staff members who proudly serve(d) in our schools and on the front lines. 🇺🇸
Students learned a little about the election process today by visiting the John Harris Polling Place! Students voted between a silly hat day for students and staff or a staff inflatable race! Students received an "I voted" sticker after voting. Hurricane Helpers counted up the votes and announced the winning activity: A staff inflatable race!
Disney day/Fall party pics- part two!
Disney day/Fall party pics - part one!
102 is growing their reading and writing brains by earning badges for UFLI!
Yesterday, kindergarteners gathered for a "Read for the Record" assembly!
The JHE HERO breakfast was added to our PBIS system in the Spring of 2022 as an additional way to recognize students that have exemplified the John Harris CORE values (Helpfulness, Excellence, Respect, Ownership). Last Friday was our first HERO breakfast of the 24-25 school year!
Nominated by staff members, these students became recipients of the "Honorable Harris HERO" award.
We would like to say a BIG thank you to the John Harris PTO for providing meals for staff during conferences this week! We are grateful!
Last Friday, first graders took a field trip to "Our Farm" in Parker, SD! Kids enjoyed a wide variety of activities...including the bus ride there!
The JHE Scholastic Book Fair runs from 12-7 during conferences today! It will also be open 3:30-7 on Thursday!
104 is learning about various Native American cultures and customs. This morning students learned and played Lakota hand games.
It's Scholastic Book Fair time! Tuesday, October 15th (12pm -7pm) and Thursday, October 17th (3:30pm - 7pm), come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool1
Ahoy! Students in 2nd-5th grade have been working on throwing accurately at targets in the gym. "Battleship" is a favorite game to practice this skill! Teams worked together to guard their pins to keep their ship afloat. Rescue boats (scooters) gathered balls to bring back to their ships. Each ship tried to sink enemy ships by knocking down their pins. Many laps were ran for stepping off ships or sunken ships!
Friday ended with the Fun Run fundraising celebration...dropping staff members into a dunk tank! A handful of people who weren't planning on getting wet surprisingly found themselves in the dunk tank. Here are some of the pics/video snapshots of our celebration! Thanks to Jami Bishop for helping us cap off the fundraiser with this great activity.
Yesterday, the 5th grade Hurricane Helpers delivered a treat to all staff to celebrate World Smile Day!
