Eugene Field A+ Elementary
Where Eagles Soar!
Eugene Field A+ Mission:
Eugene Field A+ Elementary recognizes that people are smart in many ways. Our mission is to provide a strong academic program by using drama, visual art, music and dance to meet the needs of each and every student!
April 1, 2021
Volume 1, Issue 12
EFA+ Month at a Glance . . .
April 2-5: No School
April 6: PTA Meeting
May 4: PTA Meeting
Principal's Corner
Hello Eagle Families,
It is April which means we have officially made it to 4th quarter and beyond March 13th, the day South Dakota schools were first recommended to close due to COVID-19. . . and we're still standing, still offering in-person learning, and still filled with gratitude to work with your learners each day! We are thankful to be surrounded by students, families, teachers, and a community that has persevered, adapted, and come #together in the face of the difficulties brought on by the pandemic.
Additionally, the arrival of 4th quarter means our students will be very busy over the next 9 weeks of school. Fifth grade students have already begun to make progress on their state assessments, and our 3rd and 4th graders will begin this endeavor in the coming weeks. Further, all students K-5 will begin their NWEA Map assessments the week of April 26th. These assessments will provide us with information on each student's growth since the beginning of the year. While there is no need to study for these assessments, we do recommend that your child get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast on these days. We also ask that you please encourage your child to put forth their very best effort when completing these assessments. Thank you for all you do to support your child's success in school and overall well-being.
Kindest regards,
Mr. Mees, Principal
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EFA+ Facebook Page
EFA+ Activities Calendar 20.21
Library Corner
A Note from Nurse Kari
EFA+ PTA Information
The purpose of PTA is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. At Eugene Field A+, the PTA is a collective of parents, teachers, and other interested parties who want to support and be involved in the education of our children.
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Attention: Future Whittier Wolverine Parents
Welcome to Whittier Middle School parents and students!
In a few short months, you will be entering a building that is filled with energy, activity, diversity, and success! Get ready to grow, learn, succeed, and create beautiful memories. Get ready to be involved, cheerlead your child, meet new people, and learn from the best! #whittierway #wolverine
WMS PTSA is actively involved in supporting its students, teachers, and administration.
WMS PTSA is currently seeking an executive committee to include a president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary. The current WMS PTSA members are ready to assist in preparing you to lead, support, and grow the PTSA. Many accomplishments have been acquired by PTSA over the years. Whittier Wolverine spirit is contagious and parent involvement is necessary and worthwhile to the success of the student and school communities.
We encourage you to reach out and connect with the current vice president to discuss all the opportunities for involvement for you and your child at WMS.
Please email or call WMS PTSA Vice President Jen Johnson at 605.988.4949 or jenj815@gmail.com to discuss, learn, and commit to the Wolverine spirit!
Can't wait to hear from you!
#whittierway #wolverine #ptaproud
Junior Achievement
Every year South Dakota schools welcome Junior Achievement (JA) volunteers into classrooms to share lessons and activities about money, careers, owning a business, and ethics. Although it looked different this year, the impact of the program remained strong.
During the 2020-21 school year, schools and JA volunteers modified their plans to ensure students did not miss out on JA programs. Thanks to classroom teachers and JA volunteers who were innovative and adaptable to host the program remotely, JA was able to continue its longstanding partnership with our school despite challenging circumstances.
JA volunteers virtually shared information about their career journey and examples of how businesses adjusted to a changing economy. By describing their personal and professional experiences, JA volunteers led students to make the connection between what they learn in school and how it applies to life after graduation.
Please extend a special thank you to the volunteers and teachers listed below who participated in JA during the 2020-21 school year. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge and business experience with students in our community, please contact the JA office at (605)336-7318 or jasd@ja.org.
Save the Date!
Ready! Set! Enroll!
New this year is a QR code that takes you straight to the registration page on your mobile device! Please note, the intention behind the QR code is to take you to the site in which you will find all the registration information you need. However, it is best to complete your registration using a desktop computer or laptop.
We are so excited to welcome aboard our newest Eugene Field A+ Eagles - Class of 2034!
Ready to Start!
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Contact Us
Principal - Mr. Dustin Mees
Email: Dustin.Mees@k12.sd.us
Administrator Intern- Mrs. Alisha Bell
Email: Alisha.Bell@k12.sd.us
Email: dustin.mees@k12.sd.us
Website: sf.k12.sd.us
Location: 501 S. Highland Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57103
Phone: 605-367-6160
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EugeneFieldAPlus