Project Search 2022! While it may not be a brand-new program, it is one that is having a huge impact on many Sioux Falls School District students! Project Search is an innovative, business led transition program for special education students ages 18-21 who have completed all high school requirements. The program is a partnership between the Sioux Falls School District, Dow Rummel Village, Department of Human Services, Transition Services Liaison Project, and Department of Labor and regulation. With the help of a classroom environment and Sioux Falls School District staff, students in the program learn and develop their employability skills. Students then apply those skills while participating in targeted internships at Dow Rummel, 5 days a week. The ultimate goal of Project Search is to find competitive employment for each intern upon completion of the program. The program’s strong partnerships are helping to develop the workforce of tomorrow, while gaining valuable interns and future employees along the way. To see more about Project Search, visit our YouTube page: https://youtu.be/5NsEybdUU94
John Harris Announces Fifth Grade Flag Winner! John Harris Elementary has been a school for 30 years this year. Since the school’s opening year, there has been a contest amongst fifth graders to create a new flag that represents the motto for learning for the school year. Students draw and submit their artwork to be judged by the JHE staff and PTO leadership who determine the winner. This year’s theme was, “Everything you don’t know is something you can learn.” Over 40 fifth graders submitted their artwork to the competition this year and there were four finalists. The finalists included Henry Combs, Sullivan Martin, Finley Salon, and Jake Van Rooyen. The winner of the flag was Sullivan Martin. His winning flag will be hung amongst the other 29 flags and be part of JHE history! Congrats, Sullivan!
Thank you, School Bus Drivers!
February 22nd is National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Our School Bus drivers have been through a lot this past year. From picking up extra routes due to driver shortages to having to pivot on a dime almost daily. We cannot emphasize their importance enough. Please help us say thank you to our bus drivers not just today, but every day!
No School February 21-22!
Don’t forget, President’s Day Break is Monday, February 21st through Tuesday, February 22nd. There will be NO school these days. See you on Wednesday, February 23rd!
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE - Softcover Color $13.00 You can return the envelope to your child's teacher with cash or check payable to: John Harris PTO. You also have the option of ordering online at inter-state.com/order and enter the code 63154J.
Both Flyer Orders and Online Orders are due Sunday, February 27th.
The John Harris staff would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to our John Harris families who provided food and beverages during conferences. Such a treat on those days to have a nice meal waiting for us. We appreciate Melissa Nesdahl and Lori Blom for always coordinating these for us. We would like to say "Thank You" also to Melissa Nesdahl for coordinating all Staff Appreciation activities for the last 10 years!!! Thank you for all you have done for our staff.
We have the best families! Thank you for helping us Fill the Fridge this month! Our staff have greatly enjoyed the special treat! All this month, you are invited to drop off a drink in the school office and we will keep the refrigerator full!
