Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
Registration for Learning Adventures Preschool for the 2023-2024 school year is open. See the link and brochure pictures for more information.
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures-preschool
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
Summer is here! Last Friday's YEA (Year End Activities) at JHE were a hit! Thank you Lucy Henglefelt for coordinating/organizing the fun!
Congrats the HERO Essay Contest Winners:
Jack Garry K05
Madison Parks 104
Owen Schuldt 202
Bailey Hansen 303
Ingrid Sumey 401
Claire Schneider 502
We wish the entire JHE community a wonderful summer!
Mrs Effling got a PTO grant for the George McGovern books written by a former JHE 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Sarah Herbert. They made a comic strip of his life!
4th grade used PTO funds to purchase Book Club books!
Today was the first 5th graders vs. staff basketball game. 5th grade players were selected by lottery system after indicating their interest in playing. It was a close game, but the staff team came out on top! It was so much fun! 4th and 5th graders were excellent spectators. Thanks to all the students and staff that played, supported teams, and helped make it a great event!
Thank you Nan and Emily Baker! These two created a coffee bar experience that was just what our staff needed to start the day!
Do you have a 3-5 year old? Considering pre-school? See the infographic for more details.
Yesterday, 104 had a "whale of a good time" reading in the life size whale in their classroom!
On Wednesday of this week, JHE had its first Books and Breakfast Book Swap. To say this event went very well would be an understatement! See the Book Swap 2023 results pictured below. Thank you to Stefanie Hage, Tammy Christensen, Emily Savage, Lisa Erickson, Brittany Anderson, Sue Roemeling, and Cindy Breen for helping prep, organize, and facilitate the event. Thanks to our middle school helpers and teachers that stepped up to deliver and distribute books. They couldn't keep up!! It was a great problem to have! We had so many book donations...this event would not have been possible without the support of our awesome school community!
All Pro Dad is complete for the 22-23 school year! The conversation between children and father figures was powerful as they discussed leadership this morning! We hope that you will join us next school year when All Pro Dad starts up again!
A "Team Survivor" challenge during the staff meeting last week ended in a three way tie. After school today, the three teams faced off in a tie breaker challenge called "Cheese Head." The goal was to throw and stick as many cheese balls to the shaving cream resting upon the head of a team member. Congratulations to the Blue Bandits on their victory! Their prize is that Mrs. Dobberpuhl and Mr. Conner will be covering all of their recess duties next week!!
Yesterday was a beautiful day for the third grade literacy lunch!
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is looking to fill their Custodian, Clerical, and American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor roles. Visit the links below to learn more about each position and apply!
🧹Custodian: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=3836
💻Clerical: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=clerical
👋American Sign Language Interpreter/Tutor: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=5525
The weather was so nice...all grade levels had outside lunch today! The kids were excited. Comments from kindergartners included, "This is the best day of my life!" and "Freedom!"
As the school year winds down there are numerous activities and special events keeping students and staff busy!
Tomorrow is the JHE Books and Breakfast Book swap! We hope to see you there!
