Congratulations to our 1st 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!
Saturday's snow has us thinking ahead to winter weather. Is your family prepared for the possibility of Late Starts or Remote Learning Days? This week, we'll highlight everything you need to know to prepare for changes in the school day caused by weather.
Picture retakes are tomorrow, Thursday, October 26. Please send your packet back with your student if you want retakes. All students who did not get pictures done on the original day will also get their picture taken.
Concerned that your child is not on track for development? The Sioux Falls School District is here to help! Our team of Birth to 3 staff provides FREE services. Call TODAY for an evaluation.
We had our first school skate party last night at Skate City. Thanks to all who came out and had fun while supporting our school.
Our Early Childhood classes had their own pumpkin patch on our playground. Each student was able to pick out a pumpkin. Happy Kids!
Our 3rd grade students enjoyed a day at the Our Farm pumpkin patch. Our Farm has many activities for students such as a petting zoo and corn maze. Students were also able to pick their own small pumpkin. Thanks to the Promising Futures Fund for sponsoring this trip.
School Skate Party at Skate City on Tuesday, October 24th, 6-8 pm.
2nd graders are learning about how seeds are dispersed in a habitat. They acted like a bird that moved yummyberries and sweetpink berries through our classroom habitat.
Picture Retake Day is Thursday, October 26. Please return your packet to the school if you would like retakes done. All students who did not get pictures done in September will also have their picture taken that day.
Free Coat Giveaway!
Our Extended Day Early Childhood class read the book Scribble Stones by Diane Alber then got to create their own to show kindness.
Beginning this week, LBA will be hosting prize drawings when you participate in school-sponsored activities! As an example, if you attend the upcoming conferences on Thursday, you'll have the chance to win a night at the Ramada Inn and a gift card for a delicious meal at Boss' Pizza! All you have to do is be present. Stay tuned for more exciting opportunities to get involved!
Chris Bierle
Dean of Students
Laura B. Anderson Elementary
The LBA Chess Club will begin on Tuesday, October 24. We will meet for 45 minutes immediately after school (2:45 pm to 3:30 pm) and we plan to meet every Tuesday through April.
The Chess Club will be open to all LBA students, K-5. Parents/guardians will be responsible for picking up their children promptly at 3:30 pm.
The Chess Club this year will be more about introducing kids to the basics of the game than simply playing chess. In other words, this will be more educational than recreational. This year will also be special because we will have the support and periodic visits from an actual Chess Master - Elliott Neff - who lives in town and is the President and Founder an international Chess program called Chess4Life.
If your child is interested in joining the Chess Club, please return the sign up form to your child's teacher or the school office.
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 and Thursday, October 12. Please call the school office if you do not know your appointed time. We look forward to seeing you.
There is no school Monday, October 9th for the Native American Day holiday and Tuesday, October 10th for Staff Inservice and Parent Teacher Conferences.
Enjoy the long weekend!
Our first grade read the book I'm Not Just a Scribble by Diane Alber last week as part of our remembering of Mrs. Thompson. They put together this display as part of that lesson. So True!
Parent Teacher Conferences are next week - Oct. 10 & 12. Conference guides for parents with your appointed time for parent teacher conferences should have come home with your student today. Please check backpacks.
Free Dental Care Day!
Today we remembered and celebrated Mrs. Thompson's birthday by reading special books in each of the classes. One of our 1st grade classes got to go outside and read their book under the tree planted in Mrs. Thompson's memory.
