What could a retired Marine and a third-grader possibly have in common? Their shared love for the Sioux Falls School District lunch truck, of course! You might remember these familiar faces from a heartwarming story we shared over the summer. Child Nutrition professional, Lonny Meno made one of his biggest fans’ dreams come true by creating and gifting a custom toy truck modeled after the SFSD lunch delivery truck to Michael, a third-grade student at Rose Parks Elementary. Michael, who has a special passion for vehicles, especially the SFSD lunch truck, was overjoyed when he received the gift!
Fast forward to Halloween, and Lonny’s kindness has warmed hearts once again. Yesterday, he wore a custom SFSD lunch delivery truck costume, lighting the lunchroom with hundreds of smiles from students and staff alike! Lonny’s commitment to making students feel seen and valued is just one of the many ways he goes above and beyond for our school district.
Thank you, Lonny, for “showing up” in extraordinary ways and making a difference every day. Your compassion and creativity remind us all of the joy that simple acts of kindness can bring!
See Lonny & Michael's story here: https://youtu.be/eqVyNZ9rGI4?si=ZrN90j9Jiuk7qnfw
We did something fun today and let the staff Trick Or Treat during lunch time! They had fun and there may be a new tradition! It was a GREAT day!
Yummy!! Enjoying our mini-donuts from our monthly PBIS reward. Keep earning those ROAR tickets Wildcats!
Junior Achievement in 402. Today the students created a business based on the resources in their region.
Thanks to all the community members who volunteer to teach Junior Achievement.
On Tuesdays We Wear Pencils!
WHS Trunk and Treat
It's "thumbs up" in 233!
Friday is the day we celebrate! Students that sold five or more items in the fundraiser, will have the opportunity to dunk Mrs Machacek or Mrs Sonnenfeld. We will try to get some live video of the celebrations 💦. A huge thank you to everyone that supported Rosa Parks! We raised $11,000 to be used to support our students! The top five students were Landon (104), Aya (K05), Gabriel (202), Garrett (401) and Jojo (233); these students have earned a special reward for their classrooms. Landon sold 57 items; that's a lot of chances to dunk us😂. Should be a fun and wet afternoon!
October Counseling Newsletter
Fourth graders making wind turbines for their science unit.
REMINDERS:
1) No School:
Monday, Oct. 14 and Tuesday, Oct 15.
2) Conferences:
Tuesday, Oct. 15 and Thursday, Oct 17.
Third graders in 233 collecting data.
Pumpkin science in 233
Washington High School would like to invite Rosa Parks students and families to their 2nd Annual WHS Student Council Trunk or Treat!
233 took a field trip to Our Farm. Looking at all the smiles, they must have had a great time!
Wildcat October Newsletter
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Fourth grade team bonding.
Partner reading in 233!
Kindergartners exploring a milkweed pod. They are learning about needs of plants and animals in science and how monarch caterpillars eat milkweed.
Second graders had a great time painting their pumpkins!
