Carol Neale received the first award for her proposal, “‘Bee’ Explorers”
She plans to use $1,500 to purchase a light table, literacy trays, math manipulatives, a sand and water table, and sensory floor tiles that will be used by 60 Early Childhood students. In the application, she wrote, “Sensory play enhances the curriculum by providing a foundation for learning through exploration and engagement of multiple senses, which supports the development of cognitive, motor, language, and social skills, allowing children to better understand and interact with their environment. These materials also foster creativity and support brain development.”
Emmala Gunnare received the second Public School Proud Grant! She will use $1,250 for her application, “The World Around Us”
With these funds, she will purchase costumes for dramatic play, puppets, floor puzzles, rocket ships, space figurines, farm animals, tractors and construction vehicles, dinosaur fossil skeletons, toy tools, and more. In the proposal, she wrote, “Dramatic play has a vast number of opportunities for hands-on and immersive learning experiences. When a dramatic play area is rich with materials, the teacher can create literacy, writing, math, and motor skill practice with these items. Students will also be able to use social emotional and critical thinking skills when playing with their peers, and they can immerse themselves in scenarios that apply to real world situations.”
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
With more than 3,000 employees serving 24,000 students, the Sioux Falls School District is not only the largest school district in South dakota, we are one of the largest teams in the city working toward a common goal, helping students succeed!
Whether in the classroom, behind the scenes, or out in the community, every role matters and every employee plays part in creating a supportive, welcoming environment where out students can thrive.
THANK YOU ALL for your dedication, your passion, and the countless ways you show up for students each and every day. SFSD wouldn't be what it is without you!
The weather is getting nicer and each day we inch a little closer to the end of the school year. And we all know, nice weather + closer to the end of the school year = NEED MORE/STRONGER COFFEE!
Well you're in luck! For only $10, you can get yourself a big bag of coffee that will 'perk' you right up! And even better, ALL PROCEEDS of the sale go back to our schools.
You can order and pay through this link and pick up at IPC (see Vicky Vetter in the CLC) or request the coffee be sent to your school office.
