There will be no school from Monday, December 23rd, 2024, to Wednesday, January 1st, 2025. We look forward to seeing you again on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025!
Wishing you a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season!
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire their students? Now is the time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve!
The Sioux Falls School District’s Teacher of the Year program celebrates outstanding educators who make a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Applications are open through Monday, January 13, at 5 pm, and we want to hear about the amazing teachers who make our schools shine.
Visit: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program to learn more and submit your application!
Help us celebrate the incredible work our educators do to shape the future. Tag a teacher or share this post to spread the word!
JFK November / December News:
Please use the link to view our recent newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/rgxv6
JFK 5th graders are working at being leaders at school. They are asked to collaborate with younger students on occasion. Here 5th graders are helping 1st graders in small groups or one on one. Great job SOARing as leaders 5th Grade - and 1st grade staying On Task and Being Kind!
Thanksgiving Break:
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 27th, through Friday, November 29th. This season reminds us how much we have to be grateful for, especially our amazing students, staff, and families! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
Help shape the future of the Sioux Falls School District by completing a survey about the most desired qualities of the next superintendent. The SFSD School Board is using an educational leadership search firm to gather input. https://hyasurvey.com/SiouxFalls
John F Kennedy Elementary 5th Graders
2024-2025
Present a Musical Program
“On the Radio”
By John Jacobson and John Higgins
Tuesday, November 19th, 6:30 PM
The first week of November, JFK had a Collection Drive to give back to our community. Students were asked to bring nonperishable food items - like Tuna, Helper Box meals & Peanut Butter and personal care items - toothpaste, soap, shampoo and more. With the help of our families and friends, 35 large boxes of items were collected. These were taken to Peace Lutherans Necessities for Neighbors and the Mobile Food to You Program to support the needs of others in our community.
Thank you to all of the JFK students, families and friends for your support and helping us to give back to the community.
JFK Fall Band and Orchestra Concert
Students from Sonia Sotomayor (pictured in this photo) and the rest of the Sioux Falls School District would like to wish you a Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD staff members who proudly serve(d) in our schools and on the front lines. 🇺🇸
Sioux Falls Public Schools Health Guidelines
Celebrating 50 Days of School! Kindergarten had a day filled with special learning moments using 50 as the theme!
Celebrating our Principal, Mr. Wright and our Dean of Students, Ms. Hoekstra. Thank You both for all that you do!
JFK Recess Outerwear Guide
It's that time of year again where mornings are chilly, wind is picking up and weather is cooling down. Please check your students’ outerwear as they leave for school each morning. Remember we go outside for recess daily, even as temperatures drop. The exceptions to outside recess are in steady rain, lightening, or when the temperature is below 0.
Please use the picture guide to help make sure children have appropriate outerwear for our daily outside recesses.
JFK Eagles are SOARing through another month. Students are staying Safe, being On-task, Always being kind and Respectful. This month they earned a NEON Dance Party, which happened this past Monday. Great fun was had by all! Keep Soaring Eagles!
Shared on behalf of Memorial Middle School:
MMS PRO Time classrooms will be hosting “Treat the Halls of MMS” on October 31st from 5:30-6:20pm.
Our students are decorating doors and passing out candy at 47 locations throughout our halls and any children accompanied by an adult is welcome to attend. We would love to see future Mustangs trick-or-treat with us on Halloween night!
It's the LAST DAY to order from the JFK Spirit Wear Store. Orders will be taken until 11:59pm tonight. Payment must be made online. Orders will be delivered to school and sent home with students. Please use the link or QR Code below to access the store: https://mrghauff.chipply.com/jfkelementarystore/store.aspx Thank you!
