LIW Elementary
De Smet, SD
Updated Version
This new format of the LIW Newsletter is an effort to be more "green" and parent friendly. Last year, results from a parent survey told us that you would appreciate more electronic communication, as opposed to hard copies sent home in backpacks. If you would prefer to have a hard copy, just let the office know!
Event Information
Homecoming Week
Dress-Up Days:
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Western Wear Day
Wednesday - Twin Day
Thursday - Class Color Day
(Kindergarten - Red; 1st - Orange; 2nd - Yellow; 3rd - Green; 4th - Purple; 5th - Blue)
Friday - Spirit Day
When?
Monday, Oct 6, 2014, 08:15 AM
Where?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, Ingalls Avenue Southwest, De Smet, SD, United States
Young Reader's Festival
43 third, fourth, and fifth grade students attended the Young Reader's Festival late Thursday afternoon at the Children's Museum in Brookings. They had the opportunity to listen to Kate DiCamillo, author of Because of Winn Dixie and The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, speak about her childhood, inspiration, and story characters. They also watched a Native American Hoop Dancer, Kevin Locke, perform his songs and dances. Mr. Locke has performed in 80 countries!
Event Information
No School - Native American Day
When?
Monday, Oct 13, 2014, 08:00 AM
Where?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, Ingalls Avenue Southwest, De Smet, SD, United States
Keloland News
Students getting interviewed by Keloland about the Computer Programming Course!
5th Grade
5th Grade students learned how to use their school email accounts recently!
First Grade
Mrs. Jeffrey's class is learning about habitats.
Event Information
Picture Day
Students in grades K-5 will have picture day. Packets will be sent home soon. Preschool students will take pictures on Wednesday, October 15.
When?
Thursday, Oct 16, 2014, 08:30 AM
Where?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, Ingalls Avenue Southwest, De Smet, SD, United States
Code.org
Code.org is the name of the computer programming course that LIW students are using as an after-school activity. 2nd & 3rd grade students started the class and Keloland News reporter, Erich Shaffhauser, joined us. Each grade level will have an opportunity to take the course at some point during the year. Yes, even kindergarten students will be learning how to write computer code!
Event Information
Teacher In-Service 1:00 Dismissal
When?
Friday, Oct 17, 2014, 01:00 PM
Where?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, Ingalls Avenue Southwest, De Smet, SD, United States
Remind Text Messages
If you have not signed up for the Remind text messaging service, please do so. You can also choose for messages to be delivered to your email.
Two Thumbs Up!
Mrs. Albrecht and her 4th grade students attended the movie, Dolphin Tale 2, in Huron last week after school. They have been learning about dolphins and have read the Dolphin Tale 2 book. It was a great movie with a terrific message!
Hoop Dancer
Native American Hoop Dancer, Kevin Locke, performing for LIW students.
Johnny Appleseed
Kindergarten students are learning about Johnny Appleseed.
Dolphin Tale 2
Fourth graders gave Dolphin Tale 2 a review of "Two Thumbs Up!"
Event Information
Parent-Teacher Conferences
There will be 2:30 dismissal on Oct. 23 & 24 for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
When?
Thursday, Oct 23, 2014, 02:30 PM
Where?
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary School, Ingalls Avenue Southwest, De Smet, SD, United States
First Grade Fishing Extravaganza
LIW is cooperating with the Outdoor Campus to offer a fishing class to 1st grade students. It will be held after school on Tuesday, October 14th. Students will learn the basics of fishing and then ride the bus to Lake Thompson to test their luck! More information and a permission form will be sent home with 1st grade students.
Contact Information
Mrs. Abi Van Regenmorter, Principal
Email: abi.vanregenmorter@k12.sd.us
Website: www.desmet.k12.sd.us
Phone: 605.854.3963