Our students are using **Phoneme Phones** during Reading Intervention to help build stronger reading and pronunciation skills. These phones allow students to **hear their own voices more clearly** as they sound out words and practice blending sounds together.
This simple tool boosts confidence, improves focus, and makes reading practice *fun*! 🌟
We love seeing our students excited about learning and growing every day! 💬❤️
**Keep it up, Chieftains!** 🧡🖤📖
Our students are really enjoying our new **Spring Math Program**! 🌟
**What is Spring Math?**
Spring Math is a daily math support program that helps students build strong math skills step-by-step. Teachers work with students in small groups, giving them hands-on practice, quick feedback, and fun activities that match each student’s needs. The program helps students grow their confidence and master essential math skills—one day at a time! ✏️➗➕
Students are already showing great focus, teamwork, and excitement as they work through their math goals. We are proud of their hard work and progress! 💪📈
Keep up the great learning, Chieftains! 🧡🖤
They thought it was the coolest thing ever — listening to themselves as they read.
So cute to see students enjoying books, whether they were reading the story or making up their own!
Love the joy of early reading! ❤️
Students created clay Earth models to learn about the layers of our planet.
Hands-on learning at its best — great job everyone!
Thank you, Mr. Johnson!
Great job to all of our students who were recognized this month. We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and positive leadership. Keep shining and continue to set a great example for others! 🌟
**Native American Heritage Month Post**
November is **Native American Heritage Month**, a time to recognize, honor, and celebrate the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native peoples. It is also a time to encourage learning, respect, and cultural understanding within our school and community.
Throughout the month, our students will be taking part in hands-on learning experiences that highlight creativity, tradition, and personal identity. Activities will include:
* **Weekly Dream Project:** Students will reflect on their hopes and goals for their futures and learn how dreams and personal direction are valued within Native communities.
* **Dream Catcher Projects:** Students will explore the cultural significance of dream catchers as symbols of protection and positive energy while creating their own.
* **Beading Projects:** Students will learn about beading as an art form passed through generations, focusing on patience, pattern, and meaning within traditional designs.
To celebrate the end of Native American Heritage Month, we are honored to welcome **Della No Heart** and **Kathy Froelich**, who will share cultural knowledge, stories, and teachings with our students.
We look forward to a meaningful month of learning, creating, and honoring Native heritage and identity. 🌾🧡🖤
November 2025
What an incredible week it’s been! From theme days and classroom activities to our Halloween celebration, our students showed amazing spirit, creativity, and enthusiasm every single day. ❤️
A *huge thank you* goes out to all the students, parents, grandparents, teachers, and local businesses who helped make this week such a success. Your time, donations, encouragement, and community involvement truly made a difference. 🙌
It’s always inspiring to see everyone come together to support healthy choices, kindness, and school pride — and what better way to end Red Ribbon Week than with a little Halloween fun! 🎃👻
We’re so proud of our students and so grateful for our incredible community. Thank you for showing what teamwork, pride, and positivity look like every day! 💪
What an incredible week it’s been! From theme days and classroom activities to our Halloween celebration, our students showed amazing spirit, creativity, and enthusiasm every single day. ❤️
A *huge thank you* goes out to all the students, parents, grandparents, teachers, and local businesses who helped make this week such a success. Your time, donations, encouragement, and community involvement truly made a difference. 🙌
It’s always inspiring to see everyone come together to support healthy choices, kindness, and school pride — and what better way to end Red Ribbon Week than with a little Halloween fun! 🎃👻
We’re so proud of our students and so grateful for our incredible community. Thank you for showing what teamwork, pride, and positivity look like every day! 💪
Congratulations to our **October Student of the Month nominees and winners!**
Your hard work, positive attitude, and dedication to learning truly stand out. We are proud of each and every one of you.
**Great job — keep up the amazing work!** 🧡🖤
Chieftain Pride!
Our students had a great time diving into *hands-on* science activities today! They explored **electricity** and teamwork while **building their own catapults**. Loved seeing the creativity, problem-solving, and excitement in action!
Great job, Chieftains and Mr. Johnson! 🧡🖤
Call to Action: Supporting Families During the Upcoming SNAP Benefit Pause
Gov. Armstrong and Superintendent Kirsten Baesler encourage North Dakota school leaders to help families prepare for a likely pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits beginning Nov. 1, if the federal government shutdown continues. While North Dakota has funding to support the program, the state cannot issue benefits without federal authorization, leaving many households at risk of temporarily losing access to food assistance. Please note: The pause in SNAP benefits does not affect free or reduced meal status at school. Students who have been eligible for meal benefits at school will continue to receive meals at no cost.
This disruption may increase food insecurity among families, particularly those who rely on SNAP to purchase groceries. It is estimated that over 40% of those benefiting from SNAP are children. Hungry students have a harder time focusing, learning, and thriving in school, making early awareness and support essential. If your district doesn’t already, we encourage you to consider hosting a pantry or backpack program. Even a small pantry stocked with shelf-stable items or weekend meal packs can make a meaningful difference for students in need.
Schools can also help by:
Sharing local food resources with families.
Referring families confidentially to school counselors, social workers, or local partners.
Partnering with local entities to expand access to meals.
Families can find additional assistance through:
ND SNAP Information and FAQs: hhs.nd.gov/applyforhelp/snap/snap-faqs
Great Plains Food Bank: greatplainsfoodbank.org/get-help
FirstLink: myfirstlink.org or call 2-1-1 for local food-pantry listings.
By proactively sharing these resources—and expanding school-based supports where possible—districts can help ensure that every student has access to the nourishment they need to learn and succeed during this uncertain time.
📚 **Red Ribbon Week Connections** ❤️
Today, a few of our high school students spent time reading with our elementary students — and it was such a wonderful sight to see! The smiles, conversations, and shared stories are what make our school community strong.
Moments like these remind us that we learn best **together**.
**Big kids leading, little kids listening, everyone growing.** 🌟
**Love to see the interaction and positive role modeling happening across our school!**
A lot of Red Ribbon Week Activities this week. TOMORROW is the last day. Halloween Parties and Movies.
As part of the North Dakota accountability system, under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), continuous improvement is expected for all public schools. All public schools in North Dakota receive General Support, with some schools identified for either Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) or Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI).
The following school within your district has been identified as a CSI school, based on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s (NDDPI) preliminary data results.
• Selfridge High School
CSI schools are identified every three years by generating a pool that includes the lowest performing schools and/or low graduation rates.
There are a couple of projects available for students to participate in:
✍️ **Drug-Free Pledge Poster**
Teachers will bring their students to sign the Drug-Free Pledge Poster. After signing, each student may choose a bracelet and a Red Ribbon to show their commitment!
🎨 **Community Coloring Project**
All students are invited to help color our school-wide mural!
Once it is finished, we will proudly display it for everyone to see.
Thank you for supporting a healthy, safe, and drug-free school community! 💪🧡🖤
Nothing brings students together like donuts and hot chocolate! 😄
We learned:
1️⃣ Sprinkles are a *serious* decision.
2️⃣ Hot chocolate tastes better when shared with friends.
3️⃣ Some students drink **half the cup** before it cools down. (We *saw* you. We respect you.)
So proud of our students for choosing healthy, positive lifestyles.😂
**Great day. Great treats. Great kids.** ❤️🧡🖤
Your hard work and dedication to improving educational opportunities in Selfridge has truly paid off!
Based on the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction’s **preliminary data results**, **Selfridge Elementary School has officially exited Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) status** after three years of focused improvement efforts. This is a **major accomplishment** and reflects your commitment, collaboration, and belief in our students. **You made this happen.** 💪🧡🖤
At the same time, our school has now been identified for **Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI)** status. This next step provides us with a **continued opportunity to grow** (Grant Money) as we strengthen systems, refine instructional practices, and build on the positive momentum already underway.
This phase is about **renewal, deeper implementation, and sustaining improvement** to support long-term success for every student in our care.
**Thank you, staff for your perseverance and unwavering commitment.**
**Thank you, students, for your hard work and resilience.**
**Thank you, families and community, for your support.**
We are proud of how far we’ve come—and excited for where we are going next.
**Chieftain Pride continues!** 🧡🖤
Our staff and students enjoyed a lively volleyball game after lunch today as part of our Red Ribbon Week activities! Great teamwork, great energy, and lots of laughter — a perfect reminder that healthy choices and fun go hand in hand! ❤️🖤
