As we wrap up a busy week of conferences, we would like to extend our gratitude to the JHE PTO for providing food in evenings of conferences.
Everything was delicious!
Tomorrow is our last day to collect food for Feeding South Dakota.
Bring an item to donate and celebrate our hard work with Jersey Day!
Thank you for your help with our SOUPER BOWL food drive!
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5-years-old on or before September 1st? If so, Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open on the Sioux Falls School District website or through the Parent Portal. Start your child off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
We are so fortunate to have Mrs. Morrison as our school counselor! Her kind, dedicated, and empathetic approach to her work truly benefits the entire JHE community. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Morrison!
The Scholastic Book Fair is where your readers get to choose. They can be true to them shelves at our Book Fair! Plus, every purchase benefits our school.
Learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
#ScholasticBookFairs
Book Fair hours: During conferences, Monday, Feb 3rd 12 to 7 and Thursday, Feb. 6th 3:30-7
We wrapped up the week with our PBIS celebration: Sip and Sketch! Congrats to students on demonstrating HERO behaviors throughout January!
First grade students worked with artist in-residence Laura Nerness this week. Next week, she will spend time with third grade students!
We look forward to seeing families at conferences!
We celebrated the 100th day of school yesterday! There were many fun activities to celebrate throughout the building. Kindergarten students completed the 100th day projects. They will be displayed throughout conferences next week!
See the pictured flyer for details about the John Harris "Souper Bowl" Food Drive!
The Feeding SD barrels will be placed at student entrances.
Thanks for supporting this wonderful donation opportunity.
Last Thursday, as part of the science fair kickoff, professors and students from SDSU treated JHE students to unforgettable science demonstrations!
Friday an email was sent to parents about registering for the 2025 Science Fair, which will take place on Friday, February 21, 2025. Review the email for details if your child is interested.
502 had a blast cardio drumming yesterday!
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!
Congratulations to December's Honorable Hurricane Hero nominees!
Join us for All Pro Dad tomorrow morning at 7:15 a.m. in the gym. Come for coffee, donuts, juice, and great conversations between father figures and kids!
Volleyball players from Bentley University joined 402 and 205 for P.E. today! They were in town from Massachusetts for the D2 National Volleyball Tournament. The kids loved it!
For more than a month, John Harris staff worked as "gift giving teams" to collect items to donate. The teams dressed up as "Christmas movies" on Friday and yesterday students voted for their favorite picture. Congratulations to the Home Alone team for collecting the most votes!
Please see the flyer with details about optional dress up days starting tomorrow.
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!
4th and 5th grade students in band/orchestra completed their first concert of the year yesterday!
Congratulations to 4th/5th grade orchestra students under the direction of Rachel Bozonie and to the 5th grade band students under the direction of Ali Dunbar and Holly Gage.
It was a wonderful performance!
On November 5th, as part or "kids vote" experience, students voted for an inflatable race. Yesterday afternoon, we ended the day with some laughter and fun!
Congratulations to November's Honorable Hurricane Hero nominees!
