The Weather Service indicates the greatest threat of severe weather did not materialize in Sioux Falls. We will begin our bus routes at approximately 3pm, so there will be a slight delay in getting elementary and middle school students home. High School dismisses at normal time.
Due to the weather 4-30-24, SFSD will hold all elementary students who walk or ride the bus until the system passes. We expect the system to arrive about 2:45pm and be done around 3pm. Busses will not leave the elementary schools until it is safe to do so. This will also cause a delay in middle school bus routes, so plan accordingly. If wx is still an issue at high school dismissal time, we will encourage students to wait to leave until the system passes. Thank you.
Weather may cause some challenges at school dismissal time today. SFSD will make plans with your child's safety as our highest priority. If there are changes, parents/guardians will be contacted immediately. We ask that you please monitor your phone and email closely.
Football & Star Wars Fans Unite! Fri, May 3-7:05pm Sioux Falls STORM take on the Green Bay Blizzard to support Operation Hope & Caring, a fundraiser for SFSD elementary schools without PTAs. Wear Star Wars gear, grab a light saber, and get in on the fun!
The Agriculture Program at CTE Academy recently received a sow from Pipestone to learn all about the farrowing process. Yesterday, Barbie gave birth to a batch of babies! Students got to be there for the birthing process and helped things along the way. It doesn't get much more hands on than that! This is the perfect example of how special and exciting our programing at CTE is and how important it is for students.
Barbie has more babies than she has spots at the dinner table to feed all her babies. Some of them that get enough food are put in a small basket to nap while the other smaller ones have a chance to eat. This is to make sure everyone's belly is full!!
Make sure to turn the sound up to hear the occasional cute squeals!
🐷Follow along with the Barbie Blog and LIVE CAM to learn more about the CTE piglet experience!
https://www.youtube.com/live/rdyexhITAzc?si=DbfXgZUXnZDiOgxP
Look Alike day in 502 and I Love Math Day in 102!
Always something happening at Pettigrew!
Pettigrew school-wide “Live to Give” project starts on MONDAY!
Classrooms will be gathering items from 4/15-4/19.
See flyer for more grade level specific details.
The Mindset of the Month for March was "Live to Give"
These students were chosen by their teachers as the Seven Mindsets Student of the Month for March.
**Congratulations to these students for exemplifying this Mindset quality.
REMEMBER to LIKE and FOLLOW the RF Pettigrew Facebook page so you always see our fun school posts like this one!
🗳️ Help shape the future! Five candidates are vying for two open seats on the Sioux Falls School Board. Learn about them and make time to get to the polls on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/elections
SFSD wants your feedback! Our annual parent/guardian survey is now open through Friday, April 19, 2024. Check your email for an active link and share your experiences with us as partners in your child's education! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/6HS2G1
Join us for some FUN April Dress Up Days starting April 3rd!!!
FIND THE RAINBOW!!
NO SCHOOL!!
Friday March 29th-Monday April 1st, 2024 for SPRING BREAK!
Enjoy the long weekend and some nicer weather!
See you Tuesday, April 2nd!
Please see this message from the Pettigrew PTO -- Please have your student return their completed April Calendar Raffle Fundraiser forms and payments to their classroom teacher on the first day of in-person school next week.
Thank you for participating in this fundraiser!
Plans are in the works for SFSD students and staff to bring electronic devices home over the weekend in the event that winter weather presents challenges on Monday. Refresh your memory now about the new remote learning plan by using the QR code on the image. We'll keep you posted if there are any schedule changes for Monday.
The R.F. Pettigrew Elementary PTO is excited to be kicking off its Spring Calendar Raffle Fundraiser! The funds raised will be used for Pettigrew Days, Field Trips (Spring 2024) and PTO sponsored events.
This year’s raffle has an even larger variety of businesses offering prizes for each day’s winner! Raffle tickets are $5 each or 3 tickets for $10! With each raffle ticket purchased, the buyer will be entered into the raffle for a chance to win the daily prize package during the month of April.
The last day to turn in completed order forms with payment to teachers is 3:00 PM Monday, March 25th.
Show your school spirit at Skate City March 19th, 6-8pm.
NO SCHOOL this Friday, 3/15/2024!
Enjoy a fabulous 3 DAY WEEKEND!!~
LIVE TO GIVE!
Pettigrew staff and their families spent some time Monday evening packing food bags for Kids Against Hunger! This was a great opportunity to exemplify the Live to Give theme in March for our Seven Mindsets program.
Congratulations to three of our Pettigrew Special Education teachers that have been nominated for SPED STAFF OF THE YEAR for the state of South Dakota!
RF Pettigrew Science Fair and Science Exhibition will be held March 21, 2024 at Pettigrew Elementary.
Both events are free and open to all Pettigrew students and families.
Participation in the Science Fair is not required for Exhibition attendance.
We look forward to amazing, hands-on exhibitions from South Dakota State University, Sanford Health, Avera, Sioux Falls Women in Science, Southeast Technical College, and more!
More information, Project registration, and Volunteer sign-up are at: https://www.rfpettigrew.org/
