Grief and Loss are the topics of this month's Family Forum Series - an online program to strengthen families with a partnership between SFSD and Avera Behavioral Health. Watch for the link Tuesday at 6pm or join us at sf.k12.sd.us. Click Students & Families, then Counseling.
The Sioux Falls School District is excited to partner with Siouxland Libraries again for Everybody Reads! From March 13-31, students, staff, parents, and community members are being encouraged to track how many books they read. The goal is to create a community of readers ages 0 –100! Starting March 13, you will see a rocket, astronaut and a galaxy begin to appear in the library. For the next three weeks, a new star will appear in the galaxy when a book is read. Once your student(s) completes a book, they will receive a star to add to the galaxy. We look forward to a bright galaxy with billions and billions of stars!
Wondering how you can get involved as a parent? Encourage your student to read at home! As mentioned, this is a community-wide reading initiative. Anytime YOU finish a book throughout the month of March, we would encourage you to stop by your local library to add your own star to the growing galaxy and record your progress at https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/everybody-reads
Thank you for your support and let’s get reading!
If you would like to order Hayward spirit wear, please follow this link:
https://haywardspiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
If you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2023, it’s time to start thinking about Kindergarten Registration! Registration opened on February 1st, and this is an opportunity to come check out your child’s new school!
Nominees and finalists for the 35th annual Teach of the Year award ceremony will be celebrated tonight, and our very own Mrs. Ramstad is a finalist! We are so proud and are cheering her on. If you would like to watch the event, please see the link below.
The event and livestream will start at 7:00pm tonight Monday, February 27th.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ja8rQtsSzuc?feature=share.
The full event will also be available on YouTube after the event.
To allow extra time for safe transportation, Sioux Falls School District schools will be opening 2 hours late on Friday, February 24th 2023. Please check your email for more information on how this may impact your family.
Due to the ongoing winter storm, there will be no school in the Sioux Falls School District Thursday, February 23, 2023. School and District offices WILL open at Noon Thursday.
No School for Sioux Falls School District Wednesday, Feb 22, 2023 due to winter weather.
Parents of teens and preteens won't want to miss this month's featured Family Forum topic. Vaping is on the rise among young people and carries some costly concerns. Join us Tuesday, Feb 21 at 6pm at sf.k12.sd.us, click Students & Families, then Counseling or watch for the link.
Please mark your calendars! There is No School Monday and Tuesday, Feb 20 and 21. Central Bank wants to help families with meals while students are on President’s Break. On Monday, Feb 20, they will be in our school parking lot with grab-n-go meals for Hayward students. They will be handing out meals from 12:30-1:30 on Monday. This is the first time they have chosen to serve the Hayward community so we hope it is well-attended and appreciated. Please plan to bring your child to pick-up a meal on Monday, February 20.
The Sioux Falls School District is committed to providing the highest quality education possible for your child. At Learning Adventures Preschool, children will develop the strong educational foundation that is key to their future success. Enrollment is now Open! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/learning-adventures-preschool
SFSD sends a HUGE Thank You to our School Resource Officers from the SF Police Department! SROs establish relationships with students and staff to keep schools safe!
Mark your calendars! SFSD students will be on President's Break next week, so it's a great time to take in some fun at Air Madness to support Operation Hope and Caring! Levo and other community partners are "jumping in" to support schools without PTA/PTOs. Join us!
Every day is a GREAT day in SFSD classrooms! Thursday was extra special as Supt. Stavem and Board Member Marc Murren surprised six educators by naming them finalists for the Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating these amazing educators!
Spanish Immersion students were gifted tickets from Promising Futures to attend a play at the Pavillion today. The story was Cenicienta - a variation of Cinderella with a Spanish twist. The play was performed by one actress who spoke her lines in both Spanish and English. Full of humor, this play was full of laughs and a wonderful way to celebrate two languages and cultures. Thank you for this awesome experience!
It's time! JK and Kindergarten registration for the 23-24 school year is NOW OPEN! Parents of children who will be five (5) on or before September 1, 2023
and live in Sioux Falls School District boundaries can learn more at:
https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
The nominees for the John Harris Teacher of the Year Award have been announced! Hayward is blessed so with many great teachers and it is always excited to see our own recognized with a nomination for this award.
Megan Lang'at is in her 6th year teaching special education at Hayward and Tammy Ramstad has bringing joy of learning to the kindergarten classroom at Hayward for 24 years. Please join us in congratulating these two amazing educators on this well deserved recognition!
Dr. John Harris served as superintendent of the Sioux Falls School District from 1968-1992. Dr. Harris led the school system with compassion and integrity, touching the lives of thousands of students, teachers and employees, and guiding the system to be one of the finest in the country. This year, 66 individuals were nominated. The 2023 Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year will be announced on Monday, February 27th, 2023 at a special award ceremony at Ben Reifel Middle school for nominees, finalists & their guests. The event will be live streamed.
SFSD loves our school counselors! Join us in thanking them this week (and every week) for "Helping Students Dream Big!"
Looking for a fun activity for your family on Tues, Feb. 21, 2023 - a No School Day in the SFSD? Head to Air Madness from 10am-6pm to jump, play, and unlock donations to Operation Hope & Caring! SFSD schools without PTAs/PTOs benefit!
Upcoming Event:
Band & Orchestra Winter Concert
Tuesday, January 24th at 6:30pm
