Congratulations to Mrs. Caitlin Arndt on being presented with the McTeacher of the Month Award! We are so happy for you and that you are teaching at LBA.
2nd graders were challenged to build the tallest possible cup tower that can balance a book on top. They were only given 10 plastic cups and some notecards. Students worked together to problem solve and persevere through this STEM challenge.
LBA spirit wear is available to purchase through an on-line store. The store closes at 11:59 PM on Sept. 21.
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Dental Education happened this week at LBA. We love when Miss Jean comes to share with us about healthy habits for our teeth.
Healthy students are better learners. Research shows that eating habits and healthy behaviors are connected to academic achievement. Please see the info-graphic for guidelines for healthy foods at school.
Mark your calendar for Tuesday at 6pm! SFSD and experts from Avera are teaming up for the second year of the Family Forum Series. It's 30-minutes of online learning that includes practical advice to strengthen families. September 19 Topic :Benefits of Setting Limits.
2nd Grade Scientists have been busy sorting, comparing, and finding similarities and differences with seeds. Inquisitive minds at LBA!
Hearing and Vision Screens will be done on all 1st, 3rd and 5th grade students on Sept. 21.
School Picture Day is coming soon - Tuesday, September 19th. Extra order forms are available in the office. Please call Scherling Photography at 844-211-5713 with any questions.
Our teachers and students have been digging into the new science curriculum. 2nd grade learned how to observe in a sample study site and made scientific pictures and labeled them. The 4th graders became system engineers and tried some out on the playground.
School Picture Day is Tuesday, September 19th. Information packets should have come home with students today. Please check your student's backpack. If you have questions, please call Scherling Photography at 844-211-5713.
There is no school on Friday, September 1st and Monday September 4th for the Labor Day Holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!
The SFSD Leadership Team is just as happy today as they were as Kindergarten students! Together, they've been in school a total of 150 years! Show us your "First Day" photos with #SFSDFirstDay. Have a GREAT year!
SFSD congratulates its valued partner Steve Hildebrand of Promising Futures! Steve recently received the Community Service Award from the Associated School Boards of SD for his work to remove economic barriers so all students can see their bright futures ahead. Thank you, Steve!
Back-to-school paperwork just got easier! There's a new, fast, phone-friendly way to fill out the Free/Reduced Meals Application! You'll be notified immediately. Use the QR code or the link to complete it TODAY! Bonus points if you also complete your student registration! 🙂
Do you have a question for us? We've made the process of finding answers much simpler with our Let's Talk! communication tool. We now have our own Let's Talk! page where you can submit questions directly, and it's easy to navigate! Let's Talk! can be found on our school's homepage at either the "contact us" tab at the top or the blue "Let's Talk" tab on the side of the page.
Freedom Reigns! Happy Independence Day!
The Power of Partnership is highlighted, once again, to help SFSD families get connected to affordable internet. The SF Area Community Foundation is investing $50,000 to enroll households in the Affordable Connectivity Program (AFP). SD Voices for Peace leads the effort.
Voices for Peace is working with SFSD schools to inform families of this program. An enrollment specialist will continue to meet families during school events like parent-teacher conferences, success nights, etc. Eligible families should enroll today! GetInternet.gov
Calling all income eligible SFSD children who will be 4-yrs-old by September 1, 2023! We're recruiting students for FREE preschool with an event on July 5 or 6, 8am-4pm, at the SFSD Learning Lab on the Southeast Tech Campus - 2205 N. Career Ave. Tell your neighbors and friends!
What's for breakfast? What's for lunch? All students can eat FREE this summer by visiting one of our Summer Meal Sites. Check the schedule to find out where and when meals are available in your area!
