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Take a look at our February Title I Newsletter to see how we’re exploring, learning, and growing together!
Great learning is happening at Selfridge Public School!
From fluency-focused reading interventions and Spring Math across all grades, to students earning industry credentials, exploring STEM with LEGO and Ozobots, and new opportunities through elective courses — our students are building skills for the future every day.
We’re proud of the growth, goals, and hands-on learning happening across our school.
Great learning is happening at Selfridge Public School!
From fluency-focused reading interventions and Spring Math across all grades, to students earning industry credentials, exploring STEM with LEGO and Ozobots, and new opportunities through elective courses — our students are building skills for the future every day.
We’re proud of the growth, goals, and hands-on learning happening across our school.
February Calendar
Project Kindness with Sue Isbell.
Big lessons for little hearts. Our 3rd and 4th graders listened, reflected, and spoke from the heart as they learned how powerful kindness can be. Before you speak, think and be smart—because words can leave wrinkles on a heart that are hard to erase.
Thank you, Sue!
Big lessons for little hearts. Our 3rd and 4th graders listened, reflected, and spoke from the heart as they learned how powerful kindness can be. Before you speak, think and be smart—because words can leave wrinkles on a heart that are hard to erase.
Thank you, Sue!
🎉🌟 **December/January Students of the Month!** 🌟🎉
Great job to all **23 amazing students** who were nominated for Student of the Month — your hard work, positive attitudes, and great choices make our school a better place every day. We are so proud of each of you! 👏📚
🏆 **K–2 Winner:**
✨ Waylon Stands (Kindergarten)
🏆 **Grades 3–6 Winner:**
✨ Kyra Standing Bear (4th Grade)
🏆 **Grades 7–9 Winner:**
✨ A’Rayena McCauley (8th Grade)
🏆 **Grades 10–12 Winner:**
✨ Damien Twinn (11th Grade)
Fantastic job students. Keep striving for excellence and being a great role model! 🌟
#StudentOfTheMonth #SoProud #GreatJobStudents #SchoolPride #HardWorkPaysOff 🎓
Great job to all **23 amazing students** who were nominated for Student of the Month — your hard work, positive attitudes, and great choices make our school a better place every day. We are so proud of each of you! 👏📚
🏆 **K–2 Winner:**
✨ Waylon Stands (Kindergarten)
🏆 **Grades 3–6 Winner:**
✨ Kyra Standing Bear (4th Grade)
🏆 **Grades 7–9 Winner:**
✨ A’Rayena McCauley (8th Grade)
🏆 **Grades 10–12 Winner:**
✨ Damien Twinn (11th Grade)
Fantastic job students. Keep striving for excellence and being a great role model! 🌟
#StudentOfTheMonth #SoProud #GreatJobStudents #SchoolPride #HardWorkPaysOff 🎓
🎳🍕 STRIKES, SLICES & SMILES! 🍕🎳 (Elementary Edition)
Our Pizza & Bowling Incentive Party was a HUGE hit!
Students who missed **5 days or less** during 1st semester earned this fun reward — and they knocked it out of the park (or should we say… down the lanes 😄).
From pizza and chicken-filled plates 🍕
to bowling strikes 🎯
to nonstop laughter 😂
These students proved that great attendance pays off BIG!
Way to show up, work hard, and have a blast — we’re so proud of you! 👏
Our Pizza & Bowling Incentive Party was a HUGE hit!
Students who missed **5 days or less** during 1st semester earned this fun reward — and they knocked it out of the park (or should we say… down the lanes 😄).
From pizza and chicken-filled plates 🍕
to bowling strikes 🎯
to nonstop laughter 😂
These students proved that great attendance pays off BIG!
Way to show up, work hard, and have a blast — we’re so proud of you! 👏
🎳🍕 STRIKES, SLICES & SMILES! 🍕🎳 (JH/HS Edition)
Our Pizza & Bowling Incentive Party was a HUGE hit!
Students who missed **5 days or less** during 1st semester earned this fun reward — and they knocked it out of the park (or should we say… down the lanes 😄).
From pizza and chicken-filled plates 🍕
to bowling strikes 🎯
to nonstop laughter 😂
These students proved that great attendance pays off BIG!
Way to show up, work hard, and have a blast — we’re so proud of you! 👏
Our Pizza & Bowling Incentive Party was a HUGE hit!
Students who missed **5 days or less** during 1st semester earned this fun reward — and they knocked it out of the park (or should we say… down the lanes 😄).
From pizza and chicken-filled plates 🍕
to bowling strikes 🎯
to nonstop laughter 😂
These students proved that great attendance pays off BIG!
Way to show up, work hard, and have a blast — we’re so proud of you! 👏
Preschool Screening Newsletter
Happy Counselor Week, Miss Kelly!
Thank you so much for everything you do each and every day. Your kindness, patience, and support truly make a difference, and it means more than you probably realize. You always take the time to listen, encourage, and help others feel understood and supported. We’re so lucky to have you, and we appreciate all the hard work and care you put into helping everyone succeed. You’re truly amazing!
Thank you so much for everything you do each and every day. Your kindness, patience, and support truly make a difference, and it means more than you probably realize. You always take the time to listen, encourage, and help others feel understood and supported. We’re so lucky to have you, and we appreciate all the hard work and care you put into helping everyone succeed. You’re truly amazing!
🌟 **Math Fun with Miss Patty!** 🌟
Today in Kindergarten, Miss Patty and the Kiddos had a blast learning to add single-digit numbers with the help of Ozobots! 🤖✨ The kids loved drawing paths and watching their answers come to life as the robots followed their calculations. It was a fantastic hands-on way to reinforce those math skills, and everyone got involved in the fun! 🧮💡
🎉 **Happy 100th Day of School!** 🎉(Kindergarten)
🎉 **Happy 100th Day of School!** 🎉 (1st and 2nd Grade)
Today is a BIG day, and we’re celebrating 100 amazing days of learning, growing, and having fun together! 🎓💫
It's not just about counting to 100—it's about reflecting on how much we've learned, how far we've come, and the friendships we've built along the way. From reading to math to creative art projects, we've accomplished so much already! 📚✏️
Here’s to 100 days of **hard work**, **laughs**, and **memories**! And guess what? We’re just getting started! 🚀
Let’s make the next 100 days even more epic! 🌟
Today is a BIG day, and we’re celebrating 100 amazing days of learning, growing, and having fun together! 🎓💫
It's not just about counting to 100—it's about reflecting on how much we've learned, how far we've come, and the friendships we've built along the way. From reading to math to creative art projects, we've accomplished so much already! 📚✏️
Here’s to 100 days of **hard work**, **laughs**, and **memories**! And guess what? We’re just getting started! 🚀
Let’s make the next 100 days even more epic! 🌟
Selfridge School Spelling Bee - Grades 1-8 competed in our classroom Spelling Bees to determine who represents us at the Sioux County Spelling Bee on February 20th.
Selfridge School will be the host of the Sioux County Spelling Bee: Come out and support the following students as they complete against student from all over the county.
1st Grade - Olivia Rodland & Tobias Eagle
2nd Grade - Dream Crow Ghost & Morganna Starr
3rd Grade - Aalah Shepard & Ariya Starr
4th Grade - Jake Celestino & Connor Standing Bear
5th Grade - Cecilia White Bull & Braylin Cruz
6th Grade - Ben Iron Eyes & Deviah Gullickson
7th Grade - Maurice Standing Bear
8th Grade - Eli Gayton & Henry Martin& Kim Black Cloud
Congrats to these students, and good luck on the 20th. Proud of you kiddos...
Selfridge School will be the host of the Sioux County Spelling Bee: Come out and support the following students as they complete against student from all over the county.
1st Grade - Olivia Rodland & Tobias Eagle
2nd Grade - Dream Crow Ghost & Morganna Starr
3rd Grade - Aalah Shepard & Ariya Starr
4th Grade - Jake Celestino & Connor Standing Bear
5th Grade - Cecilia White Bull & Braylin Cruz
6th Grade - Ben Iron Eyes & Deviah Gullickson
7th Grade - Maurice Standing Bear
8th Grade - Eli Gayton & Henry Martin& Kim Black Cloud
Congrats to these students, and good luck on the 20th. Proud of you kiddos...
Another February's Commons Area Activity
A LEGO station isn’t just for fun (though it *is* fun 😄) — it supports learning in some really powerful ways:
🧠 Builds Brain Power
LEGO activities strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and planning skills. Students learn to try, fail, fix, and try again — just like real-life learning.
✋ Improves Fine Motor Skills
Younger students especially build hand strength and coordination, which helps with writing and everyday tasks.
🤝 Encourages Teamwork & Communication
Students collaborate, share ideas, and work together to design and build — great practice for social skills.
📐 Supports Math, Science & Engineering Concepts
LEGO naturally introduces:
* Patterns and symmetry
* Measurement and spatial reasoning
* Basic engineering and physics
** Sparks Creativity & Imagination
Open-ended building lets students express ideas and stories in ways worksheets never could.
😌 Provides a Calm, Focused Learning Space
For many kids, building is relaxing and helps with emotional regulation and focus.
A LEGO station isn’t just for fun (though it *is* fun 😄) — it supports learning in some really powerful ways:
🧠 Builds Brain Power
LEGO activities strengthen problem-solving, critical thinking, and planning skills. Students learn to try, fail, fix, and try again — just like real-life learning.
✋ Improves Fine Motor Skills
Younger students especially build hand strength and coordination, which helps with writing and everyday tasks.
🤝 Encourages Teamwork & Communication
Students collaborate, share ideas, and work together to design and build — great practice for social skills.
📐 Supports Math, Science & Engineering Concepts
LEGO naturally introduces:
* Patterns and symmetry
* Measurement and spatial reasoning
* Basic engineering and physics
** Sparks Creativity & Imagination
Open-ended building lets students express ideas and stories in ways worksheets never could.
😌 Provides a Calm, Focused Learning Space
For many kids, building is relaxing and helps with emotional regulation and focus.
Winter Weather and Recess Participation
School Handbook - (Read below on Fresh Air and Brain Research)
During colder weather, it is mandatory for all K-6th grade students to wear a hat/headband, gloves, and a warm winter jacket/coat. Snow boots and snow pants are also necessary when snow is present. It’s important to remember that bus driver regulations require appropriate winter attire for students boarding the bus. Parents will receive notification if their child arrives without proper winter clothing.
Recess supervisors will continuously monitor weather conditions.
CURRENT Feels Like Temperature Students Wear:
-10F and below .........................Automatically inside recess
Lower than 40F..........................All winter gear (As Necessary)
40F – 49....................................Long sleeves or coats
50F or higher..............................Long sleeves, short sleeves or shorts
Recess is an important part of the school day, and participation is encouraged for all students unless a daily written note from a parent/guardian or a doctor’s excuse is provided. Students will go outside for recess whenever weather and health conditions allow.
During winter, recess will be held outdoors until the temperature (including wind chill) reaches -10°F.
Please make sure your child/students come prepared with snow pants, boots, coats, hats, and gloves.
If your child/students are unable to provide any of these items, the school will help out. Students must be dressed appropriately for cold and wet conditions.
When the playground is muddy, wet, or snowy, snow boots and snow pants are required to play in those areas. Students without this gear will be asked to stay in designated dry areas.
🧠 How Fresh Air Helps the Brain
**1. More oxygen = sharper thinking**
Outdoor air has higher oxygen levels and fewer indoor pollutants. More oxygen to the brain improves: Attention, Memory, Processing speed
**2. Nature reduces stress — fast** 🌿
Spending time outdoors lowers cortisol (the stress hormone). When stress drops, the brain: Learns better, Regulates emotions better, Focuses longer.
**3. Movement + air boosts learning**
Even short outdoor breaks increase: Blood flow to the brain, Alertness, On-task behavior in kids
**4. Better mood = better learning**
Fresh air and sunlight increase serotonin and dopamine — chemicals tied to: Motivation, Happiness, Attention
📚 What this means for students (and adults)
Short outdoor breaks can:
✅ Improve concentration
✅ Reduce fidgeting
✅ Boost memory
✅ Lower anxiety
School Handbook - (Read below on Fresh Air and Brain Research)
During colder weather, it is mandatory for all K-6th grade students to wear a hat/headband, gloves, and a warm winter jacket/coat. Snow boots and snow pants are also necessary when snow is present. It’s important to remember that bus driver regulations require appropriate winter attire for students boarding the bus. Parents will receive notification if their child arrives without proper winter clothing.
Recess supervisors will continuously monitor weather conditions.
CURRENT Feels Like Temperature Students Wear:
-10F and below .........................Automatically inside recess
Lower than 40F..........................All winter gear (As Necessary)
40F – 49....................................Long sleeves or coats
50F or higher..............................Long sleeves, short sleeves or shorts
Recess is an important part of the school day, and participation is encouraged for all students unless a daily written note from a parent/guardian or a doctor’s excuse is provided. Students will go outside for recess whenever weather and health conditions allow.
During winter, recess will be held outdoors until the temperature (including wind chill) reaches -10°F.
Please make sure your child/students come prepared with snow pants, boots, coats, hats, and gloves.
If your child/students are unable to provide any of these items, the school will help out. Students must be dressed appropriately for cold and wet conditions.
When the playground is muddy, wet, or snowy, snow boots and snow pants are required to play in those areas. Students without this gear will be asked to stay in designated dry areas.
🧠 How Fresh Air Helps the Brain
**1. More oxygen = sharper thinking**
Outdoor air has higher oxygen levels and fewer indoor pollutants. More oxygen to the brain improves: Attention, Memory, Processing speed
**2. Nature reduces stress — fast** 🌿
Spending time outdoors lowers cortisol (the stress hormone). When stress drops, the brain: Learns better, Regulates emotions better, Focuses longer.
**3. Movement + air boosts learning**
Even short outdoor breaks increase: Blood flow to the brain, Alertness, On-task behavior in kids
**4. Better mood = better learning**
Fresh air and sunlight increase serotonin and dopamine — chemicals tied to: Motivation, Happiness, Attention
📚 What this means for students (and adults)
Short outdoor breaks can:
✅ Improve concentration
✅ Reduce fidgeting
✅ Boost memory
✅ Lower anxiety
February Message:
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with plenty of action! Our classrooms are buzzing with learning, growth, and—most importantly—kindness.
Elementary students are working hard, helping each other out, and proving that good things really do come in small, snowy packages. Quick reminder: don’t forget to send your kids dressed for the winter wonderland outside, so they can fully enjoy their outdoor recess.
Junior and High School Students are busy with their 2nd semester and enjoy the new opportunities that on-line and hands-on classes have given them.
Also, keep up the good work at home—reading with your child and communicating about their day is like giving their brain a high-five. Seriously, it makes all the difference!
Thank you for being awesome partners in this adventure. We’re so proud of the effort our students and staff put in every day, and we can’t wait to see what exciting things February has in store!
Mr. S.
February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s packed with plenty of action! Our classrooms are buzzing with learning, growth, and—most importantly—kindness.
Elementary students are working hard, helping each other out, and proving that good things really do come in small, snowy packages. Quick reminder: don’t forget to send your kids dressed for the winter wonderland outside, so they can fully enjoy their outdoor recess.
Junior and High School Students are busy with their 2nd semester and enjoy the new opportunities that on-line and hands-on classes have given them.
Also, keep up the good work at home—reading with your child and communicating about their day is like giving their brain a high-five. Seriously, it makes all the difference!
Thank you for being awesome partners in this adventure. We’re so proud of the effort our students and staff put in every day, and we can’t wait to see what exciting things February has in store!
Mr. S.
A HUGE, OVER-THE-TOP THANK YOU to Sioux County Farmers Union! ❄️
Snowflakes Jamboree was an absolute blast, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible support! The smiles, laughter, and pure joy on our students’ faces said it all — the kiddos LOVED every minute!
Thank you, Sioux County Farmers Union, for investing in our students and for continually providing meaningful, fun opportunities that create lasting memories. Your generosity and commitment to our community truly make a difference, and we are so grateful!
Snowflakes Jamboree was an absolute blast, and we couldn’t have done it without your incredible support! The smiles, laughter, and pure joy on our students’ faces said it all — the kiddos LOVED every minute!
Thank you, Sioux County Farmers Union, for investing in our students and for continually providing meaningful, fun opportunities that create lasting memories. Your generosity and commitment to our community truly make a difference, and we are so grateful!
Emily is making Fry bread and Wojapi both are **traditional Native American foods**, especially common among Plains tribes.
Fry bread is a **simple flatbread** made from: flour, water, salt and baking powder
The dough is flattened and **fried in oil or fat** until it puffs up and turns golden. It’s crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Fry bread has both cultural pride and complicated history.
### 🫐 Wojapi (sometimes spelled wasna or chokecherry sauce)
Wojapi is a **thick berry sauce or pudding**, traditionally made from:
chokecherries, blueberries, or other berries,
water
sometimes a natural thickener (like crushed seeds or flour
Fry bread + wojapi is a **classic, comforting combo**—kind of like bread with jam, but deeply tied to Native culture and tradition.
Thank You Emily for sharing with the staff and students. You Rock Emily
Fry bread is a **simple flatbread** made from: flour, water, salt and baking powder
The dough is flattened and **fried in oil or fat** until it puffs up and turns golden. It’s crispy on the outside and soft inside.
Fry bread has both cultural pride and complicated history.
### 🫐 Wojapi (sometimes spelled wasna or chokecherry sauce)
Wojapi is a **thick berry sauce or pudding**, traditionally made from:
chokecherries, blueberries, or other berries,
water
sometimes a natural thickener (like crushed seeds or flour
Fry bread + wojapi is a **classic, comforting combo**—kind of like bread with jam, but deeply tied to Native culture and tradition.
Thank You Emily for sharing with the staff and students. You Rock Emily
Check this out — we’ve officially got a **student CEO taking over the snack world!**
Meet the boss of **Munchies Market** — serving up Filipino snacks, C2 drinks, and enough goodies to make recess feel like a shopping spree. 🛍️🍭
She’s not just selling snacks… she’s running inventory, handling customers, building a brand, and proving that future entrepreneurs start young (and apparently with great taste).
Wall Street who? We’ve got **Snack Street** right here at school! 😂👏
Meet the boss of **Munchies Market** — serving up Filipino snacks, C2 drinks, and enough goodies to make recess feel like a shopping spree. 🛍️🍭
She’s not just selling snacks… she’s running inventory, handling customers, building a brand, and proving that future entrepreneurs start young (and apparently with great taste).
Wall Street who? We’ve got **Snack Street** right here at school! 😂👏
February's Commons Area Activity
TECH AGE KIDS Program 💻🚀 Over Write
The commons area has officially transformed into the coolest spot in the building — home of the Tech Age Kids Program, Over Write -
The **Overwrite Program** is a technology and coding activity designed especially for K–12 students. It focuses on helping kids become confident digital creators — not just users of technology.
In a fun, hands-on way, students learn things like:
💻 Coding and basic programming
🧠 Problem-solving and logical thinking
🎮 Game design and interactive projects
🎨 Digital creativity (animations, storytelling, design)
🤝 Collaboration and teamwork
From clicking and coding to creating and collaborating, you can hear the excitement (and a little friendly chaos 😄) as students work together and try new things. It’s amazing to see their confidence grow while they’re having so much fun they don’t even realize how much they’re learning!
Who knew the commons could turn into a mini innovation lab? So cool — and even cooler watching our students become tech superstars! 🌟
Thanks Sue Isbell, your the greatest.
TECH AGE KIDS Program 💻🚀 Over Write
The commons area has officially transformed into the coolest spot in the building — home of the Tech Age Kids Program, Over Write -
The **Overwrite Program** is a technology and coding activity designed especially for K–12 students. It focuses on helping kids become confident digital creators — not just users of technology.
In a fun, hands-on way, students learn things like:
💻 Coding and basic programming
🧠 Problem-solving and logical thinking
🎮 Game design and interactive projects
🎨 Digital creativity (animations, storytelling, design)
🤝 Collaboration and teamwork
From clicking and coding to creating and collaborating, you can hear the excitement (and a little friendly chaos 😄) as students work together and try new things. It’s amazing to see their confidence grow while they’re having so much fun they don’t even realize how much they’re learning!
Who knew the commons could turn into a mini innovation lab? So cool — and even cooler watching our students become tech superstars! 🌟
Thanks Sue Isbell, your the greatest.
