John Harris staff would like to extend a big thank you to JHE PTO for providing a meal to staff on Monday and to all of the families that provided a meal on Thursday. It was delicious! We are so grateful!
Every day is a GREAT day in SFSD classrooms! Thursday was extra special as Supt. Stavem and Board Member Marc Murren surprised six educators by naming them finalists for the Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating these amazing educators!
Reminder: All Pro Dad tomorrow morning at 7:15 in the gym. Hope to see you there!
Last Friday's JHE Science Fair was an absolute success! A big thank you to all of the volunteers, families, students, and staff that made the night possible. This event would not be possible without all of you!
Don’t forget to stop by the book fair tonight during conferences.
Thursday, February 9th
3:00pm-7:00pm
Can’t make it? Order on-line at:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
201 celebrated completing 250 Dreambox lessons in the month of January as a class. They had a pajama, stuffie and blanket party!
It's time! JK and Kindergarten registration for the 23-24 school year is NOW OPEN! Parents of children who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2023
and live in Sioux Falls School District boundaries can learn more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
4th Grade T-Shirt Designs!
We have some very talented 4th graders who used their artistic skills to design water bottle stickers and a T-shirt as a way for us to help students in need at our school. This "help" could be in the form of gas cards, grocery cards, clothes, winter outerwear, tennis shoes or whatever the need may be.
Sometimes families fall on hard times and the staff and students at John Harris brainstormed to come up with a way to help ease the burden for people we care about.
Stickers of the winning design will be for sale during Conferences on Thursday, February 9th in the Multipurpose Room for $2.00
Below is a link to the T-shirt store. As you "shop", be mindful of 2 different designs, 3 colors to choose from, and Adult and Youth sizes. The DEADLINE to purchase is February 20th at 11:59 p.m.
https://hauffsports.chipply.com/JHELEMENTARY/store.aspx
Next week is JHE's Random Acts of Kindness Week!
Congratulations to these 2023 John Harris teacher of the year nominees: Ms. Moser, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Schempp, and Mrs. Roberts!
SFSD loves our school counselors! Join us in thanking them this week (and every week) for "Helping Students Dream Big!"
The Make a Blanket Day event that was scheduled for Feb. 11th from 10-12 is cancelled. Stay tuned for more opportunities/activities at John Harris!
John Harris Elementary is fortunate to have Mrs. Morrison as our school counselor! We are grateful for the work she does supporting students and staff! Thank you Mrs. Morrison!
Scholastic Book Fair starts today!
Attending conferences virtually or can’t make it in? Shop on-line .
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Bonus: Every purchase supports our summer reading program and our school library!
During conferences this week, support John Harris students by purchasing a sticker designed by a fourth grader! See the picture for more information.
Looking for a fun activity for your family on Tues, Feb. 21, 2023 - a No School Day in the SFSD? Head to Air Madness from 10am-6pm to jump, play, and unlock donations to Operation Hope & Caring! SFSD schools without PTAs/PTOs benefit!
John Harris Scholastic Book Fair coming next week!
See the attached infographics for more information!
John Harris Book Fair Homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Book Fair Flyer with previews:
https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/booklists/F22/F22-ES-Case-Booklist/F22_ES_Case_Booklist.html#p=1
204 & 501 Stem buddies! Thanks to the JHE PTO for granting us these hands on resources!!
Yesterday was a big day for 5th grade!
All 5th graders attended a program about a soldier in the Revolutionary War at the Old Courthouse Museum.
After returning, 5th graders rooted through all the 5th grade classrooms learning about simple machines. Pictured are students from 503 learning about wheels and axles in 505!
The 22-23 John Harris Science Fair is tonight!
Please join us from 6:30-8 to celebrate the research, experiments, and inventions our scientists have completed!
Participants: Check-in begins at 6:00.
Click on the link below to review the reminders.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CveRuuQhmiS2g-Yv2DfNCQUcR8bxQofJqkdncX7ma2o/edit
~Margaret Dalton
JHE Science Fair Chair
