We are so thankful for the opportunity to have two unique schools in our Jane Addams building. On the other side of our building, we have the Elementary Immersion Center (EIC). They have a wonderful team of teachers that go above and beyond to support their new incoming students from all over the world!!! Many of these immigrant and refugee children come from diverse backgrounds and levels of education/English abilities. These kiddos come to EIC to help learn basic English, writing, and math skills to then one day be 'promoted' back to their home-based school. We love the opportunities for ACE and EIC to do student buddy time throughout the year and combine lunch/recess times with their grade level. Thank you, EIC educators, for all you do for your children and families to get them accustomed to the American education system for the first time. You have an important and hard job because you are constantly getting newcomers! Thank you for your dedication to your students!
Wow! SFSD is so grateful to the Sioux Falls STORM, LEVO, and media partners KELOLand TV for supporting Operation Hope & Caring where $18,417 was raised to support elementary schools that don't have PTAs/PTOs. We had a great time at the game and especially enjoyed the WIN! ❤️
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!! We are so thankful for our amazing educators at All City! We are blessed with the best! They make learning fun and embody the full spirit of ACE! We are so appreciative of their time and talents they share to our students and families!! Thank you for all you do!!
Kindergarten-Mrs. Pike
1st Grade-Miss Joffer
2nd Grade-Mrs. Rausis
3rd Grade-Miss Leloux
4th Grade-Miss Nelson
5th Grade-Mrs. Gray
The 4th and 5th graders had their bike check today with the help of some Scheels bike shop service employees. Their bike trip on the trails is coming up soon so they have to make sure everything is ready to go! Thanks Scheels members for the help!
The ACE & EIC 4th and 5th graders enjoy buddy time! Today they got to do bubbles and chalk! Fun!
Due to the stormy weather, the Arbor Day Farm was closed on Friday, April 26. Upon notification of the closure, the 4/5 team, including room parents, worked with Mrs. VanDuyn to provide students with an alternate class trip! The students enjoyed renting out an entire theater at WestMall 7 to watch "Kung Fu Panda 4", enjoyed a fast-food lunch experience at Burger King, and showed off their agility and strength skills to parents, friends, and teachers at 605 Ninja that afternoon! A huge thank you to the 4/5 team, including the 4/5 room parents, for figuring out an alternate plan so students were still able to have fun and share great experiences making more ACE memories!
Tonight is THE night! Come out to support SFSD elementary schools without PTAs/PTOs as the Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard. It's also Star Wars night, so wear your gear and bring your lightsaber to this fun family event sponsored by LEVO Credit Union!
Happy PE Week! We appreciate all the efforts Mr. Borges (Mr. B) puts in to PE to make exercising fun! Thanks!
The 4th and 5th graders had their spring band and orchestra concert. They improved so much since the beginning of the year! Way to go!
Happy Principal's Day, Mrs. Van Duyn! We appreciate all of your time and dedication you put in to our entire school! We know how much you care about the students, staff, and families! Have a great day!
The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
The 1st and 2nd graders traveled to Jefferson High School to see their musical about Charlie Brown. They enjoyed the show!
The El Riad Shrine Circus is a fun time for all ages! The kids always look forward to going and getting to celebrate a year of working hard with their friends! Big thanks to the Steele family and Shriners for the tickets for all of the kids! Look at those smiles!
Congrats to two weeks worth of High Flyers! We are so proud of you!! Keep up the good work! (Note we are missing 4th and 5th grade due to their class trip.)
The 3rd-5th graders participated in the Adopt A Cow program again this year. The 3rd graders were able to live Zoom in to meet Ruby and the farmer that takes care of her on Friday. They got to ask questions and listen to what it all takes for her to grow up into an adult cow.
3rd graders in Miss Leloux's class got to visit the Fire Safety House. These fire fighters talk to the kids about a fire safety plan for your home, how to escape safely from a fire, discussing your safe meeting place, and practicing calling 911 in the event of an emergency. Discussing these things can be scary but very important to do with your entire family.
* Does your family have a fire escape plan set up in your home?
* Have you practiced it with your family?
* Does your family have a safe meeting place in the event of an emergency/fire to go to?
* Does your child know their address if they had to call 911?
* Do you test your smoke alarms/change batteries at least once a year?
If your family is in need of smoke alarms, the Sioux Falls Fire Department will provide up to 4 free ones for your home. Please call 211.
Happy Earth Day! On Saturday, the 4th and 5th graders did their service project at Elmwood Park by picking up trash! They joined the Friends of the Big Sioux River and helped clean up the park and riverbanks as well! Overall about 50 bags of trash were taken out of that park and these kids, staff, and ACE families worked hard! Way to go, ACE! Thanks to Ryan Kolbeck for helping to organize the event!
