The EFA+ spirit wear store is open!
Use the link to shop between now and 11/26:
https://mrghauff.chipply.com/EUGENEAplus/
If you are purchasing something to be used as a holiday gift, please let your child's teacher know and they will help support keeping it a surprise.
Last night we announced the 2025 EFA+ musical!
Audition information for 4th and 5th graders will be shared soon.
Plan to join us in May for a sparkle-jolly-twinkle-jin-gle-y show!
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
Our first concert of the year is coming up on Monday, November 18th!
"GO FOR IT! Believe, Persevere, Soar!" will feature the 4th and 5th grade vocal music students, The EFA+ Treble Makers, The EFA+ Staff Choir, several dance groups, and a live band!
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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. 🇺🇸
5th graders had the opportunity to learn from a guest instructor in dance! Necedah Oros with Britza Performing Arts Studio shared her expertise in Hip Hop and Breakdancing.
During their Fall Party, 5th graders worked with candy chromatography. What a great use of Halloween candy! Conducting experiments and making art at the same time!
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5th graders shared 2nd drafts of their personal narratives in writing.
CLC celebrated Lights on Afterschool (a national event celebrating Afterschool programs) on Thursday.
Parents and guardians were able to visit and participate in games, art projects and a fun photo area!
5th graders enjoyed learning about Native American hand games in Library.
The lesson and games helped them work on concentration, intuition, social cues, sportsmanship, and respect.
Peaches visited EFA+ on Friday to help us celebrate all of the hard work students put in for the Fun Run!
Mr. Mees gave Peaches a kiss 💋 in front of the entire school
K03 got to spend some extra time with Peaches because they were the top class in fundraising.
The EFA+ and Oh My Cupcakes design for quarter two is Cookie Crumble by Zane!
Cookie Crumble is made of Oreo cake with a salted caramel filling, topped with cookie dough frosting, Oreo crumbles, and edible glitter...YUM!
Cookie Crumble will be sold at the All School Art Show on November 18th.
It will also be available at Oh My Cupcakes during the week of January 6th-11th or by special order.
Congratulations, Zane!
Students in 401 are working as systems engineers to build wind turbines, in hopes of generating energy for a fictional town, Ergstown.
Ergstown has been experiencing frequent blackouts and they are looking for a solution to prevent these in the future.
Four of our teachers are visiting A+ schools and attending New A+ Teacher Training in Raleigh, North Carolina!
This is part of our ongoing A+ training.
You can vote for our painted plow online now through October 28th!
Use the link below to vote:
https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/parking-street-services/snow/paint-the-plow
This Friday we will have a visit from Peaches, a Highland Calf from Glean for Good. As a silly celebration for surpassing our Fun Run goal, Mr. Mees will give Peaches a kiss!
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The 15th annual Paint the Plow event is this Saturday, October 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Levitt parking lot.
All of the painted plows will be on display and you can vote for your favorite one.
Today we had our 2nd MI Exchange of the year. Students shared a favorite way to use their Body Smart skills and learned about the artist, Keith Haring. Then they used inspiration from Haring's style to create their own active figure on their trading card.
