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.
Sioux Star Knowledge (STARLAB) is coming to Selfridge
🌟 **You’re Invited to Star Lab!** 🌟
Friday, February 6th
Get ready for an **out-of-this-world adventure**! 🚀
Our students will be visiting the **Star Lab planetarium**, where they’ll travel through the night sky and learn **Sioux (Native American) star stories**.
Inside the Star Lab, students will:
✨ Look up at the stars
🌌 Hear traditional stories passed down for generations
🪶 Learn how the Sioux people used the stars to tell stories, mark seasons, and understand the world around them
This fun experience blends **culture, storytelling, and science** in a way kids love — and families are welcome to join us!
🕒 **Star Lab Visit Times**
Kindergarten: 9:00 – 9:20
Grades 1–2: 9:25 – 9:45
Grades 3–4: 10:00 – 10:20
Grades 5–6: 10:25 – 10:45
JH/High School 12:00 - 12:30
Open to Everybody 12:45 - 2:30
If you would like to experience the Star Lab with your child/children, the Star Lab will be available to you and your family from 12:45 to 2:40 pm.
🌟 We hope you can come share this special learning experience with your child as we explore the stars together!
🌟 **You’re Invited to Star Lab!** 🌟
Friday, February 6th
Get ready for an **out-of-this-world adventure**! 🚀
Our students will be visiting the **Star Lab planetarium**, where they’ll travel through the night sky and learn **Sioux (Native American) star stories**.
Inside the Star Lab, students will:
✨ Look up at the stars
🌌 Hear traditional stories passed down for generations
🪶 Learn how the Sioux people used the stars to tell stories, mark seasons, and understand the world around them
This fun experience blends **culture, storytelling, and science** in a way kids love — and families are welcome to join us!
🕒 **Star Lab Visit Times**
Kindergarten: 9:00 – 9:20
Grades 1–2: 9:25 – 9:45
Grades 3–4: 10:00 – 10:20
Grades 5–6: 10:25 – 10:45
JH/High School 12:00 - 12:30
Open to Everybody 12:45 - 2:30
If you would like to experience the Star Lab with your child/children, the Star Lab will be available to you and your family from 12:45 to 2:40 pm.
🌟 We hope you can come share this special learning experience with your child as we explore the stars together!
Selfridge Public School will dismiss at 1:00 today for professional development.
Big congratulations to our very own Senior Zane for being named a starter on the 2025–2026 SRCS Boys Basketball Team. All those practices, and extra shots are paying off.
Now it’s our turn — let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and cheer like we’re part of the team (even if we’re just really good at clapping).
Let’s go, Zane! Have a Great Seaon💪🎉
Now it’s our turn — let’s pack the stands, bring the noise, and cheer like we’re part of the team (even if we’re just really good at clapping).
Let’s go, Zane! Have a Great Seaon💪🎉
Our Cooperative Work Experience class has been busy building real-world career skills! 💼✨ Thanks Miss Kacey
Students recently earned their **Canva certification** and put those new skills to work by creating professional materials for **two different job opportunities**. Along the way, they learned how to read and analyze job ads — figuring out exactly what employers are looking for and how to tailor their work to match.
The learning didn’t stop there! Students **peer reviewed each other’s work**, gave constructive feedback, made corrections, and then resubmitted their projects for a final grade — just like in the real world where revisions and teamwork matter.
This is an awesome way to prepare our students for life beyond the classroom — communication, creativity, collaboration, and career readiness all in one!
And next up… **student interviews!** 😄 Can’t wait to hear what they’ve learned and see them shine!
Students recently earned their **Canva certification** and put those new skills to work by creating professional materials for **two different job opportunities**. Along the way, they learned how to read and analyze job ads — figuring out exactly what employers are looking for and how to tailor their work to match.
The learning didn’t stop there! Students **peer reviewed each other’s work**, gave constructive feedback, made corrections, and then resubmitted their projects for a final grade — just like in the real world where revisions and teamwork matter.
This is an awesome way to prepare our students for life beyond the classroom — communication, creativity, collaboration, and career readiness all in one!
And next up… **student interviews!** 😄 Can’t wait to hear what they’ve learned and see them shine!
Our Semester ONE Attendance Incentive Trip is rolling in — literally!
Students who earned the reward (5 or fewer days absent) will be heading to **Midway Bowling** for an afternoon of bowling fun, a math lesson, and (most importantly) pizza. Because nothing says “great job this semester” like knocking down pins, adding up the scores and eating cheesy goodness!
🎯 Who made the cut?
• JH/HS: **11 out of 24 students qualified**
• Elementary: **29 out of 35 students qualified** — WOW!
If you get a chance, ask your child(ren) if they made the cut — we’ve got some proud bowlers ready to roll!
Expect:
🎳 Lots of strikes (and a few gutter balls)
🍕 Pizza power-ups
😂 Smiles, laughs, and friendly competition
It’s our way of celebrating all the hard work, great attendance, and awesome effort from Semester ONE.
Thank you — we hope this will be a fun and motivating reward for our students.
Mark Sondag
Students who earned the reward (5 or fewer days absent) will be heading to **Midway Bowling** for an afternoon of bowling fun, a math lesson, and (most importantly) pizza. Because nothing says “great job this semester” like knocking down pins, adding up the scores and eating cheesy goodness!
🎯 Who made the cut?
• JH/HS: **11 out of 24 students qualified**
• Elementary: **29 out of 35 students qualified** — WOW!
If you get a chance, ask your child(ren) if they made the cut — we’ve got some proud bowlers ready to roll!
Expect:
🎳 Lots of strikes (and a few gutter balls)
🍕 Pizza power-ups
😂 Smiles, laughs, and friendly competition
It’s our way of celebrating all the hard work, great attendance, and awesome effort from Semester ONE.
Thank you — we hope this will be a fun and motivating reward for our students.
Mark Sondag
Check out this Junior High Scientist in action — building, tweaking, testing, and proudly operating the robot, that they built, like a true STEM superstar! 🤖✨
From bolts to brainpower, they turned a pile of parts into a moving, working masterpiece. There may have been a few “why isn’t this working?!” moments (because that’s real science 😄), but with persistence, problem-solving, Mr. Johnson, and a whole lot of determination, this robot is officially up and running!
Future engineer? Inventor? World-changing scientist? We wouldn’t be surprised one bit! 🚀
Great job putting those science skills to work — keep building, keep experimenting, and keep being awesome! 👏
From bolts to brainpower, they turned a pile of parts into a moving, working masterpiece. There may have been a few “why isn’t this working?!” moments (because that’s real science 😄), but with persistence, problem-solving, Mr. Johnson, and a whole lot of determination, this robot is officially up and running!
Future engineer? Inventor? World-changing scientist? We wouldn’t be surprised one bit! 🚀
Great job putting those science skills to work — keep building, keep experimenting, and keep being awesome! 👏
Updated Fiscal Year Calendar
Selfridge School will have to go Virtual again on Friday January 23rd do to the extreme cold weather conditions. Normal school will resume on Monday January 26th with much better and more favorable weather conditions. Stay safe and warm. Thanks
This Saturday's snowflake winter carnival has been rescheduled to Saturday January 31st. Any questions please call Mary Jean Hunter at 701-445-3356. Thanks.
Selfridge K-12 School will go Virtual today due to the extreme cold weather conditions. A decision on school status for tomorrow will be made by this evening. Stay safe and stay warm.
Selfridge School will have a 2 hour late start tomorrow, Thursday January 22nd. Bus route pickups will be 2 hours later than normal times. Please have all students properly dressed for the extreme cold weather conditions. Thanks.
WATERFORD FREE TO 4 YEAR OLDS IN OUR DISTRICT
Waterford is a **research-based early learning and education program** for young children designed to build strong foundational skills in **reading, math, and science**.
Waterford is a **research-based early learning and education program** for young children designed to build strong foundational skills in **reading, math, and science**.
Selfridge School will dismiss at 1 PM today. Students are to take their computers home tonight. Tomorrow's school day status will be determined by 8 PM tonight. Please check the school web page, school Facebook page for any changes. I want to express my appreciation for everybody's flexibility in these highly unpredictable weather and road condition related times.
Our 3rd and 4th graders are learning to play the flute in Music class! 🎶 Fingers flying, cheeks puffing, and yes… a few *surprise squeaks* filling the room. 😄 With lots of practice, patience, and laughter, these young musicians are turning noise into music—one note at a time!
3rd/4th graders are hard at work practicing for the County Spelling Bee! 🐝📚 Their focus, determination, and willingness to challenge themselves truly shines as they build confidence and sharpen their spelling skills.
We’re proud of the effort they’re putting in and can’t wait to see them represent our school—great job and keep up the hard work!
We’re proud of the effort they’re putting in and can’t wait to see them represent our school—great job and keep up the hard work!
UPDATE - DATE CHANGED
❄️ Snowflakes Jamboree – Winter Carnival ❄️
Snow much fun, you won’t want to miss it! ☃️❄️
🗓 **Saturday, January 24** (CHANGED TO JAN 31ST)
⏰ **1:00 – 3:30 PM**
📍 **Selfridge School Gym**
💲 **FREE**
👧🧒 **Kids through 6th grade are invited!**
What’s inside?
🎯 Games (no snow shovels required)
🎨 Crafts (glitter may happen)
🎁 Prizes (bragging rights included)
🍬 Treats (the good kind!)
**Sponsored by:** Sioux County Farmers Union — thanks for keeping it cool 😎
📞 **Questions?**
Call Mary Jean at **701-445-3356**
(She knows all the *chill* details!)
Congratulations to our 4 students who achieved **Perfect Attendance for Semester 1**! 🎉 Arlene/Braylin/Phyllece/Ma'Lani
This is a huge accomplishment and a true reflection of your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to your education. Showing up every day, on time, and ready to learn takes effort, consistency, and determination. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and it plays a big role in your academic success and personal growth.
We are incredibly proud of you for making attendance a priority and setting a positive example for your classmates.
We had 25 Elementary Students, 7 Junior High Students, and 5 High Students who qualify for the attendance incentive trip (Less then 5 absences in Semester 1).
(Movie in Bismarck, here we come)
Keep up the outstanding work as we move into Semester 2—your commitment today builds the foundation for success tomorrow! 👏📚✨
This is a huge accomplishment and a true reflection of your dedication, responsibility, and commitment to your education. Showing up every day, on time, and ready to learn takes effort, consistency, and determination. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and it plays a big role in your academic success and personal growth.
We are incredibly proud of you for making attendance a priority and setting a positive example for your classmates.
We had 25 Elementary Students, 7 Junior High Students, and 5 High Students who qualify for the attendance incentive trip (Less then 5 absences in Semester 1).
(Movie in Bismarck, here we come)
Keep up the outstanding work as we move into Semester 2—your commitment today builds the foundation for success tomorrow! 👏📚✨
