Congratulations to our 2nd quarter Top Bees! These students have been nominated by either their classroom teacher, specials teacher, and/or classmates based on good character here at Laura B. Anderson. We are so proud of you!
Reminder...there is no school this Friday, January 10th for a teacher work day. Enjoy the long weekend!
Make plans to join us for Mindfulness Morning next Wednesday, January 15th, 7:30 am to 8 am in our Library.
2nd grade worked hard to tackle a Yeti Fortress STEM Challenge as they worked to build a structure for the Yeti to find shelter in!
Before the winter break our 5th grade worked on fractions and made Christmas/Holiday trees!
Winter Outdoor Recess - We go outside if the temperature and wind chill are above zero. Snow boots, snow pants, gloves, hat and coat are required gear to leave the blacktop during recess if snow is on the ground. Please make sure your students are bringing winter clothing to school every day.
Happy New Year from everybody at SFSD! Here's to another year of opportunities and possibilities. We are excited to welcome back students and staff TOMORROW, January 2nd, 2025! We can’t wait to see everyone!
Reminder... there is no school December 23rd thru January 1st for the winter holiday break. We look forward to seeing everyone in the new year on January 2nd.
Congratulations to Staff All-Star Caitlyn Baker!
Caitlyn Baker is the Tier II Teacher at Laura B. Anderson Elementary. Not satisfied with simply providing interventions as the needs come to her, she has been going into every single classroom weekly to educate ALL students on interactions, behaviors, relationships, respect, and finding success. Her non-stop support of students and staff throughout the building is infectious, and her impact stretches far beyond her job title because of it. Find out how she honors others, builds community, and goes above and beyond, hourly, to make students successful.
https://youtu.be/yyacHuWhy18
The Dental Mobile is coming to LBA the week of January 13-17.
Nearly 1 in 4 South Dakota children has untreated tooth decay. It is the #1 chronic disease of childhood, but nearly 100% of cavities can be prevented. A toothache can make it hard for a child to eat, sleep and pay attention at school. Untreated tooth decay can cause pain bad enough to miss school or even visit the emergency room.
If your child has not seen an area dentist for two years this is a great way to give your child a healthy smile. There is no cost to the child or family. No insurance is necessary. A full range of dental services are offered, including exams, cleanings, preventive treatments, and cavity fillings.
Please contact the school to let us know if you are interested in your child getting dental care from the Delta Dental Mobile and we will get you the additional paperwork needed. Limited spots are available.
For more information contact the office at Laura B Anderson Elementary: 605-367-6130.
Next week, December 16-20, we will have some special dress up days at LBA.
Mark your calendars to join us next Wednesday, December 18 for our Mindfulness Morning - 7:30- 8 in our Library.
Our Early Childhood classes had a gingerbread decorating party. Thanks to all the families that came out. It was a sweet time!
Our Band and 4th and 5th grade Orchestras performed for us. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire their students? Now is the time to make sure they get the recognition they deserve!
The Sioux Falls School District’s Teacher of the Year program celebrates outstanding educators who make a lasting impact in and out of the classroom. Applications are open through Monday, January 13, at 5 pm, and we want to hear about the amazing teachers who make our schools shine.
Visit: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program to learn more and submit your application!
Help us celebrate the incredible work our educators do to shape the future. Tag a teacher or share this post to spread the word!
Our Early Childhood classes had their own Thanksgiving Day parade last week. They worked hard on creating their balloons and then paraded around their playground for some of our elementary classes. It was adorable!
First grade did an exhibit about animal defenses. Kindergarteners and 2nd graders came in to hear about our defense models!
3rd grade is learning about inheritance and traits. They made creatures based on the parent's genes!
Our band and orchestras have been working hard to prepare for their first concert of the year. We hope you can join us to support these young musicians on Monday, December 9th - performances at 8:30 am and 6 pm.
Through the generous support of our community, we have been able to provide 40,000 brand-new fleece blankets to children and families in need across the Sioux Empire and beyond. This initiative relies entirely on the kindness of others to make it possible, and we are so grateful for every bit of help we receive.
As we approach the holidays, we’ve received a request for over 1,300 blankets to be delivered to schools in the Sioux Falls School District the week of December 16th. We are urgently seeking donations of fleece fabric, funds, and/or completed blankets to help meet this need.
The outpouring of support from our community has been incredible, and we truly believe that together, we can make a difference for so many this season.
