SFSD's new Canvas platform allows students and families to access school assignments and homework anytime, anywhere. When winter weather can be predicted, students and staff will take devices home to continue their learning. Are you prepared? Check out the guidance BEFORE you need it!
Congratulations to this week's 💫🌟 🤩 SFSD All Star💫🌟🤩 Valerie Anderson at John Harris Elementary! Valerie was nominated by Kersten Dobberpuhl, and she had this to say, "Val is an incredible team member. She handles all the nurse calls and visits. She balances student needs/documentation/teacher needs. You will often find Val running the building as she goes room to room to assist students." Thank you, Val, for making John Harris and SFSD a wonderful place to be!
Be prepared for school delays or cancellations caused by winter weather! This chart is an example of how start times would be impacted if SFSD declares a One-Hour Late Start. Review it now... before winter weather is here to stay!
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
The 4th and 5th grade students put on an incredible performance of "At the Bandstand" two times yesterday! Thank you to Jill Fitzsimmons for putting together and directing a wonderful production. Thank you to Emily Anderson, Music 2 teacher, for supporting/supervising on the days that you were in the building. Thank you Angie Swatlowski, Andrew Gillen, and Tracy Gillen for creating the sets and poodle skirts. Thank you to Gretchen McKee and Erin Weyers for choreographing the dances. Thank you to all other parent volunteers for helping move sets and being an extra set of hands wherever help was needed. Thank you to students for performing and families for encouraging your children. Performances like last night are great reminders of how awesome our John Harris community is!
Last Friday, Kindergartners went to the John Harris "Pumpkin Patch" and enjoyed some fun activities together. Inside the building, 3rd grade students have brought in pumpkins decorated as characters from some of their favorite books. It feels and looks like fall around here!
Concerned that your child is not on track for development? The Sioux Falls School District is here to help! Our team of Birth to 3 staff provides FREE services. Call TODAY for an evaluation.
At the end of last school year, the HERO breakfast was added to our PBIS system as an additional way to recognize students and parent volunteers that have exemplified the John Harris CORE values (Helpfulness, Excellence, Respect, Ownership). This morning was our first HERO breakfast of the 23-24 school year!
Nominated by staff members, these students and parent volunteers became recipients of the "Honorable Harris HERO award," which was presented to each student and parent that was nominated.
Shaun Johnson, from the a capella group Tonic Sol-fa, was our guest speaker for the event. He spoke about the importance of putting forth effort, specifically emphasizing the importance of making small bursts of effort.
This event is sponsored by the WHS student council. Check the flyer for details.
At all levels, JHE students are authors!
We are ready to see students and families at the Book Fair today and Thursday. See the attached flyers and pictures for more information!
Here are the links to the flyers:
John Harris Book Fair Homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Book Fair Flyer with Previews:
https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_premium/flyer_premium.html#p=4
What a way to end the week! Weeks ago, students learned that if JHE earned our fundraising goal, members of the staff would be turned into human sundaes! We accomplished that goal...and let me just say that nothing could have prepared us for the feeling of ice cream between our toes!
What a way to end the week! Weeks ago, students learned that if JHE earned our fundraising goal, members of the staff would be turned into human sundaes! We accomplished that goal...and let me just say that nothing could have prepared us for the feeling of ice cream between our toes!
Scholastic Book Fair Time!
Check out the book fair during conferences:
October 10 ~ 12:00-7pm
October 12 ~ 3:30-7pm
Attending conferences virtually or can’t make it in? Shop on-line .
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Check out the digital flyer at:
https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/homepages/flyer_premium/flyer_premium.html#p=1
Bonus: Every purchase supports our summer reading program and our school library!
5th grade Hurricane Helpers helped us celebrate World Teachers Day by bringing around snacks and drinks to all staff!
We have amazing custodians at John Harris! They work hard to keep our building looking nice and complete many tasks that go beyond their job descriptions!
We are so appreciative of Steve, Jose, Thomas, and Kamal!
The 2023-2024 Fun Run/Color Run was a great success! Thank you to Jami Bishop for coordinating so many elements behind the scenes. Thanks Liza Schnabel and Deborah Miller for helping deliver prizes every morning for the last couple of weeks. Thanks Kevin Bishop and Dusty Schnabel for helping so much during the race. Thank you to all other volunteers and JHE staff that lent a hand in setting/cleaning up and tossing colors at students!
More information will be provided next week about money raised and how it will support our school.
The students and families of JHE are truly world changers!
Author and native South Dakotan, V.J. Smith, spoke with 4th graders today. He spoke of the importance of gratitude, appreciating small gestures, and demonstrating acts of kindness.
Teachers like prizes too!
Thank you JHE families for registering your kids at www.mybooster.com. Registering doesn't cost anything and it just takes a few minutes. As of yesterday, we have raised $14,568. Help us reach our school goal of $75,000!
Have a great day!
John Harris Elementary Families,
Our JHE Fun Run kicked off today with an All School Assembly! We are excited to announce that we have partnered with DUDE PERFECT!!!
With our partnership with DUDE PERFECT, over the next two weeks, our students will learn about how to be WORLD CHANGERS! They will learn about how to change the world by finding a need, making a plan, rallying a team and launching their plan into action!
Our goal is to raise $75,000, and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!
Here’s how you can support John Harris Elementary:
• 1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
• 2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
• 3. Give a donation, if you are able.
Thank you for supporting our school!. We can’t wait for the JHE Fun Run happening on Friday, September 29, 2023!
