Many staff members interact with students at JFK, but few see ALL the students at JFK on a daily basis.

Ms. Marissa is our Lead Lunchroom staff at JFK. She greets students daily as they come to breakfast and lunch. Ms. Marissa is constantly giving encouragement to children, helping them fuel themselves for the day ahead. Because of her daily interactions, many JFK students may recognize Ms. Marissa if they see her in public and want to greet her.

Two additional Child Nutrition staff members join us daily at JFK to help, Mr. Gary and Ms. Shelley. Mr. Gary drives our meal truck and helps to serve students daily. Ms. Shelley helps to manage all the special diets at JFK while serving students. Together, these three staff members bring over 12 years of SFSD Child Nutrition Experience to our lunchroom.

Along with these three, many other staff members spend time assisting in the lunchroom. These staff help serve, provide help getting missing items, opening items, monitoring behavior and helping students line up for recess.
If the lunchroom is a somewhat new experience for your students, be sure to encourage them to raise their hands and ask for help as needed. Also, please encourage all students to continue to use their JFK SOAR’ing behavior while in this space. SAFE, ON-TASK, ALWAYS KIND, RESPECTFUL.

Thank You Ms. Marissa, Mr. Gary and Ms. Shelley for all you do to support our staff and students at JFK!

4 days ago, JFK Elementary
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Picture Day Packets will be coming home on Friday 10/17.
Contact information for Scherling is listed on the back of the envelope if you have any questions or concerns.

Picture Retake Day will be the Wednesday, Oct 29 - AM Only. Please return your pictures in the packet if you want picture retakes done.
7 days ago, JFK Elementary
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Monday, Oct 13 is Native American Day - a day set aside to honor the rich history, cultures and traditions of Native Americans in South Dakota.
11 days ago, JFK Elementary
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Monday, Oct 13 - Native American Day Observance
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Tuesday, Oct 14 - Inservice Day
12 days ago, JFK Elementary
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Fall Conferences are here:
14 days ago, JFK Elementary
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month. At JFK we work together to create a world without bullying!
16 days ago, JFK Elementary
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If you haven't used this already - the QR code shown will link you to the JFK Website. If you scroll down to EVENTS and choose, See All Events, it will open the new JFK Elementary Eagles calendar through BOUND. You can see many events that are scheduled throughout the school year to help with planning and scheduling. Of course, new things will be added as they come up. Feel free to bookmark the BOUND calendar so you can look back at it on occasion and stay updated on events for JFK.

17 days ago, JFK Elementary
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🚨Last chance to participate in JFK Fun Run! 🚨We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal of $40,000, can you help? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!

Thank you for supporting JFK Elementary!

22 days ago, JFK Elementary
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October is National Physical Therapy Month! We are celebrating our school Physical Therapist and send a THANK YOU for all that they do to support students!
23 days ago, JFK Elementary
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A message from Ms. Carder
23 days ago, JFK Elementary
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JFK is proud to share that one of our teachers has been nominated for The EMBES - A Tribute to Women Celebrating the Extraordinary Contributions of Individuals in our Community. Since 1974, this event has shone a light on individuals who exemplify EmBe’s mission and have made outstanding contributions to our community. This year marks the 52nd year of uplifting women and community members in 9 categories.

Outstanding Educator nominees are:
Jodi DeHaven, Sioux Falls School District
Dana Dyer, Sioux Falls School District
Esther Crandall, Harrisburg School District
Taylor Gustad, Irene-Wakonda School District
Laura Kniffen, Sioux Falls School District
Sarah Sutter, Canton School District
Rachel Stallinga, Sioux Falls School District
Sarah Muller, Sioux Falls School District
Sherri Nelson, Brandon Valley School District / Self Employed

JFK Congratulates Mrs. Stallinga on her nomination! We are so proud and thankful you are part the JFK Team!!
24 days ago, JFK Elementary
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It is AMAZING what we accomplish when we work together! Our JFK Fundraiser is doing so well. Together we have raised over $20,000! We have celebrated with Crazy Sock Day! - Wacky Hair Day! - and today is Stuffed Animal Day! Thank you for your continued support as we work toward our goal of $40,000!!
25 days ago, JFK Elementary
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September is Attendance Awareness Month.

Every Minute Counts.

JFK School hours are 7:40am - 2:25pm
25 days ago, JFK Elementary
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⏰It’s not too late to sign up! We’re getting closer to reaching our goal, but we need your help to cross the finish line! Sign up at MyBooster.com today. ✅Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference! 🙏

Thank you for supporting JFK Elementary!

25 days ago, JFK Elementary
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Your student can star 🤩 in a video with trickshot sensations Dude Perfect! 🏀 Just head to MyBooster.com and upload a photo. Then let the fun begin as you share with friends and family to support JFK Fun Run.

Thank you for supporting JFK Elementary!

29 days ago, JFK Elementary
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🎉 LET’S GO! 🎉 Our JFK Fun Run starts TODAY! We’re raising $40,000 for field trips, staff appreciation, and new student desks and chairs and need YOUR help — it only takes a minute to sign up and share your page with friends & family!

🙌 Thank you for making a difference for our school!
about 1 month ago, JFK Elementary
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It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today! We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! 🙌
about 1 month ago, JFK Elementary
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September 17 is Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, marking the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
about 1 month ago, JFK Elementary
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Reminder...TOMORROW, Tuesday 9/16 is Picture Day at JFK!
about 1 month ago, JFK Elementary
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JFK BINGO tonight, Thurs 9/11 from 6-7:30pm. We hope to see you all there!
about 1 month ago, JFK Elementary
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