Today 5th grade worked on one of the favorite lessons for classes every year, with Analyzing Text Structure, using Functional Text. Pictures show the instructions students had to work with, students working together, and also showing their success at the sink. Be sure to ask your 5th grader about this lesson. If your students previously attended JFK, I wonder if they remember doing this?
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5-years-old on or before September 1st? If so, Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open on the Sioux Falls School District website or through the Parent Portal. Start your child off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
Please use the link below to view the JFK February Newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/2rzpb
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2025? Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten Registrations are NOW OPEN! Visit https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration to register and for more information.
JFK appreciates Ms. Carder and all that she does to support our students and families!
Look at our Glue Engineers, hard at work! Students in 204 are well prepared with Lab Coats and Safety Glasses while mixing the ingredients and making their first batch of glue. Future Scientist are getting their start at JFK.
Reminder - No School 2/3 - Conferences 2/3 & 2/6 - Book Fair during Conferences.
A Jr. Kdg. student asked, "Do you know what it is the last day of?"
Then they formed the answer, "January". How awesome is that?! GREAT WORK!
Congratulations to Mrs. Creviston, JFK Kindergarten Teacher, on her nomination for the Annual Teacher of the Year Award! Mrs. Creviston joined the Sioux Falls School District in 2000. She has taught in Early Childhood SPED, 1st Grade and Kindergarten.
Mrs. Creviston states, "I’ve been so blessed to spend lots of time in the world of education, where I’ve had the chance to learn, grow, and make lots of fun memories with students, families, and colleagues. I hope to create a happy, warm, and exciting classroom where kids feel super confident, loved, and ready to learn! I want them to see all the amazing things I see in them, and I hope they leave my class, loving school, and knowing that I’ll always be one of their biggest fans!"
JFK is so thankful to have you as part of our team of teachers. You share joy with staff and students and enhance our days together. Congratulations Again on this honor of being nominated!
JFK is so very fortunate to have amazing staff. Our teachers work in a variety of ways to promote learning and success while meeting the needs of students. Along with this they are committed to improving their practice and positively impacting the lives of our students.
The Sioux Falls School District has Instructional Coaches to support teachers and enhance student success. Krista Peterka has served as the Instructional Coach at JFK for the past eight years. When teachers are eager to grow in their knowledge and practice, they can sign up to participate in coaching cycles and professional learning opportunities with Krista. Student-Centered Coaching is an approach that uses data to inform teaching and learning. This approach boosts the effectiveness of teachers, coaches, and most importantly, students. Krista’s greatest passion is to be in classrooms alongside students and teachers fostering growth and achievement.
In the first semester of the 24-25 School Year, we had several teachers that participated in Coaching Cycle's or Opportunities. Congratulations to Ms. Matia, Ms. Muhs, Ms. Mellegaard, Mr. Thorson, Ms. Lenz, Ms. Baker, Ms. Powell, Ms. Leininger, Ms. Tribble, Ms. Ekholm, Mr. Benda and Ms. Johnson for participating this semester. These teachers are exemplifying Lesson #3 from Jon Gordon’s The Hard Hat; “Choose to Be Humble and Hungry”. He writes: “The key to success is to be a lifelong learner who continuously works hard to improve. When you stay humble and hungry and focus on the process, you will love what the process produces.” - Pg 51.
At JFK Elementary, partnership, progress and creating a lasting impact on student learning is a focus. Thank you to each of these staff members for demonstrating that you are committed to improving your practices and positively impacting the students at JFK!
Thank you to all who attended the 2nd Annual JFK Literacy Night! On a cold January evening, we had a nice turnout and enjoyed stories, games and more. It is always nice to gather as a community and enjoy time together. Thank you again!
Congratulations to CLC on a successful Health and Wellness Fair held at JFK last night! We are thankful for your partnership and for all you do to support our community.
If you missed this event, there will be one more CLC Health & Wellness Fair at Anne Sullivan Elementary on March 25, from 4:30-7:00pm.
Reminder - there is No School on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025
Save the date!
JFK Family Literacy Night
Jan 21, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
Please use the attached link for the January 2025 JFK Newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/zrc2v
Start 2025 with great habits! Being on time to school is important for students to get the most out of their day.
At JFK school starts at 7:40am. Students should be in class ready to work at that time to be considered ON TIME for school.
Dismissal is at 2:25pm.
Soar Eagles Soar!
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!
Upcoming Community Health and Wellness Fair
Hosted by Community Learning Centers
Jan 16th 4:30-7:00PM at JFK Elementary
Please see attached fliers for more information.
Oh What Fun - A Sing Along!
JFK Specials Teachers Hosted Sing a Long time for students to attend today! Students and staff enjoyed this larger group time with holiday songs and cheer!
THANK YOU to our Specials Teachers for helping "Making Spirits Bright" at JFK today!
The Hot Cocoa Hall Walk was a great success at JFK. Students and Families were able to enjoy cocoa and stroll the halls to view and enjoy all of the Merry and Bright decorations. Thank you to everyone who came and participated. Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Holiday Break!
