Local author Codi Mills-Vallery who wrote Husker the Mule books and Claudia Little author of Patches, Midpies, and Two Little Bugs visited first and second graders last week. The students were excited to learn both ladies found their love for writing in the early grades.
Congratulations to the following students for being awarded March Student of the Month: Jade Barnes, Drew Coyle, Ronin Dunavant, Mason Foley, Jaxon Millett, Ruby Pulk, Mariah Tanninen, Gracie Williams, and Twila Williamson.
April is Autism Awareness month. Let's wear blue on Friday April 23 in support of Autism Awareness.
https://youtu.be/pQC5otZaG2k
Purple Up for Military Kids
On Thursday April 15, 2021
Wear purple to show support for our military kids
April 2, 2021
No Friday Fun Club
WHO: You!
WHAT: Rock Your Socks for World Down Syndrome Day!
WHEN: Thursday, March 18th
WHERE: Everywhere!
WHY: To Celebrate our Differences
HOW: To wear your most colorful and even mismatched socks!
Kindergarten screening will begin at 10 am. Any screening appointments that were supposed to take place before 10 am will need to be rescheduled. Please call North Park at 723-3379 if you need to reschedule.
Belle Fourche SD: Two hour late start for Belle Fourche schools today, Monday, March 15th
Do you know a teacher or staff member who is truly outstanding? Nominate that teacher or staff member for 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year or Employee of the year by filling out the nomination form and returning it to central office by March 23, 2021. The forms can be found at these links:
Teacher: https://5il.co/q93r
Employee: https://5il.co/q93q
Congratulations to the students who were nominated for February Student of the month. Jadah Adamson, Garrett Gumm, Kimber Mills, Nevaeh Card, Addy Clem, Marcus Shannon, Jace Hiles, Renae Rosenlund, Braiden Wallace, and Chaisley Daniels
The South Dakota Statewide Family Center is a great resource! The following link has some really good tips to help you prepare your child for kindergarten. Belle Fourche kindergarten screening is March 15, be sure to make an appointment.
https://sdsfec.org/kindergarten-readiness/
Read Across America March 1-4
Monday—Wear Stripes and/or Hat Day
Books: Cat in the Hat and On Beyond Zebra
Tuesday— Wear Pajamas /Dress as 100 Year Old
(100th Day) Books: I Am Not Going To Get Up Today
Oh the Places You’ll Go
Wednesday—Wear Wacky Clothes
(inside out, backwards, mismatched, etc)
Book: Wacky Wednesday
Thursday— Wear Crazy Socks
Book: Fox in Socks
Due to forecasted extreme cold temperatures for Thursday February 11, 2021, all learning in the Belle Fourche School District will be done virtually.
Computers will be sent home with all Elementary Students. Your student's teacher will be in contact with you via pre arranged communication method (Class Dojo, Remind, or email). This will be considered a day of learning and your children will need to complete tasks assigned by their teacher.
Thank You!
Spring Picture Day is February 17, 2021
Congratulations to the January Student of the month winners: Nadia Bevier, Frankie Gomez, Brad Rosenlund, Bryn Coyle,
Gracie Polk, Maycee Coffield, Cole Mailloux, Izaiah Ramos-Runyan, Oaklee Curtis, and Kynlee Jankord.
Happy Groundhog's Day!!
Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so we can expect to see at least 6 weeks of winter.
https://nypost.com/2021/02/02/groundhog-day-2021-punxsutawney-phil-predicts-winter-will-hang-on/
South Park students celebrated The Great Kindness Challenge this week by participating in the Golden Valentine Project during their Guidance class. Mrs. Coulter will be delivering the special handmade cards of love to the local Nursing Home and Assisted Living Center in Belle Fourche.
Team Jersey Day!!! Wear your favorite team Jersey on Thursday, February 4!
Menu change for 1/28/2021:
Instead of "Pancake sausage stick" they will be serving "pancakes"
Instead of "Taco in a bag" they will be serving "mini corndogs"
It's never to late to celebrate!! We missed posting the November Students of the Month. Here they are: Jeremy Merjil, Everly Uttecht, Carli Knuteson, Kyler Schmidt (Not Pictured), Grace Long (Not pictured), Tessa Dennis, Madisyn Vansickle, Raina Reder
South Park Elementary is proud to announce the 2020-2021 Student Council representatives. The representatives are selected by their peers and are as follows Alexis Allart, Avery Coyle, Kasey Dobesh, Owen Hatling, Aaliyah Johnson, Isabel Jones, Ellie Kukuchka, Raina Reder, Madisyn VanSickle, and Braiden Wallace.
Student council members will encourage school spirit and abide by the 3 B’s; Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. Student Council members will do intentional but random acts of kindness, help to create a bully free school, and lead celebrations of principal and teacher appreciation day.
Student council members will also give tours to new students and represent South Park as opportunities arise.
