4th Grade DAPA play!
Last week the "Spotlight Theatre from the Washington Pavilion came to share they play with our 4th grade students. The play was called, "Monster in the Mirrow" it was about cyberbullying, seeing people for who they are, and forgiveness.
Parents: Cyberbullying is a growing issue as technology becomes more and more accessible to youth audiences. A 2022 poll from the Pew Research Center states that 46% of US teens have experienced some sort of cyberbullying. There are many sources on how to spot cyberbullying and ways to help students heal from cyberbullying and the surrounding feelings that may come with.
Common Sense Education has an abundance of sources to build internet literacy with students and spot cyberbullying. School Safety also has sources on how to prevent cyberbullying. Check out the links below to utilize these resources!
• https://www.schoolsafety.gov/bullying-and-cyberbullying
• https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/what-is-it
• https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-cyberbullying-prevention
Last week before the long break all our students got to celebrate with a little Valentines Day fun. From class movies to games with friends and all the snacks, students had a great time! It was a great day to spend time celebrating all of our learning and fun as a school.
Anne Sullivan parents, there is no school on Monday, February 17th and Tuesday, February 18th!
Our 4th grade students have been working hard the last few weeks to research and write about different countries. They took that work and created a nonfiction PowerPoint to show their learning. Parents were invited in to come and listen to these presentations. It was a great time by all!
Both Mr. Jensen and Mrs. Copple work hard every day to support all of our Anne Sullivan students but in and out of the classroom. School Counselors have a tremendous impact in helping students achieve school success, feel safe at school, and build problem solving skills and peer interactions.
If you see them around the building or out on the playground, take a moment to say Thank you!
Let's take a moment to say congrats to our teachers that were nominated for "Teacher of the Year" with the Sioux Falls School District. These four teachers are amazing and work so hard each day to help our students learn and grow!
Terra Brost - 4th grade teacher
Betsy Kringen - 4th grade teacher
Sarah Yee - School Librarian
Darcy Cunningham - 1st grade teacher
Our Annual Soup-er Bowl Challenge is here!
Last year Anne Sullivan brought in 3,178 items which equates to 2,106 pounds of food that was donated to Feeding South Dakota! We did AMAZING! Let's do it again!
During the week of February 2nd to the 6th we will have dress up days and lots of opportunities to bring in food shelf items. See below for items to bring in.
Monday - Dress like a teacher or Dress your best Day
Tuesday - Comfy and Cozy Day
Wednesday - Hat Day
Thursday - Twin Day - Dress like a friend
Friday - Sports Day
Tomorrow, Friday, January 23rd will be an E-learning day. This is a learning day from home. Devices came home with your children!
Tomorrow have your students get on their devices to check any messages from their teacher, work on iReady math and Lexia reading!
Thank you and stay warm!
iPads and Chromebooks were sent home with each student earlier today. We will not have in-person learning in the schools, but students are expected to connect to their Canvas account from home for assignments and learning resources. They have practiced this at school and know what is expected of them.
Additional information for Students and Families can be found here: https://app.smore.com/n/wgz62
There is NO school on Monday, January 12th and Monday, January 19th!
Yesterday, our 3rd and 4th grade students got to enjoy a musical performance from the Dakota Wind Quintet. They came to share their musical talents and talk to students about their instruments and all that they do.
Students will be dismissed EARLY at 12:45 pm. Remember to come to school and pick up your children!
We will return to school on Monday, January 5th, 2026!
All of our students from kindergarten to fifth grade completed the winder reading and writing MAP test these last two weeks. Everyone worked so hard, took their time, and applied all of their knowledge from this school year to do their best! We are so proud of our students and how hard they work each day!
Parents, take a moment to ask your child how they did on their reading and math tests. Students are setting goals, checking scores, and making progress each day!
We have had so much fun with our December dress up days and love when the teachers and students can both join in on the fun!
Tomorrow, Friday the 19th, is Workout Day! Students can wear athletic wear, workout clothes, or different sports items. Please dress appropriately per the weather and this wind!
Student can join the teacher dress up day on Friday, December 12th, for tree topper day! Wear your favorite headband, hat, or tree topper for the day!
Yesterday during school and in the evening, our 4th and 5th grade orchestra, band, and choir students put on an amazing performance! They all did an amazing job and worked so hard to learn all of their musical parts.
Thank you to our amazing instructors for all of your hard work!
This morning 100 pairs of shoes and boots were gifted to Anne Sullivan, some of those went directly to students who got a brand-new pair of shoes! Thanks to First Bank & Trust and their partnership with Scheels Sporting Goods for your generous donation to our students this holiday season.
We are beyond blessed to have all of our community partners!
For the month of December, we will be having dress up days for teachers and students. Check out the attached picture for all of the student dress up days!
December 5th - Wear your favorite fun, crazy, cozy socks
December 12th - Wear your favorite hat, headband, head wrap, etc.
December 15th - Wear light blue, white or silver and sparkle
December 19th - Wear workout clothes or sports clothes
December 23rd - Pajama day to celebrate the holiday break
Reminder Anne Sullivan Families, there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week for Fall Holiday Break.
School will resume on Monday, December 1st, 2025!!
Here is our wonderful 5th grade team. They work hard each year to help students build independence and learn all of the things they can before we send them off to middle school!
