Stay up-to-date with the PH events happening this week, November 11-15, 2024.
In honor of Veterans Day, enjoy the 1st week of “Prowling the Halls of Patrick Henry” where staff and students responded to the question, “Who is your favorite Veteran?” Thank you to all of our friends and family who have served our country!
Students from Sonia Sotomayor (pictured in this photo) and the rest of the Sioux Falls School District would like to wish you a Happy Veteran's Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
South Dakota public schools proudly recognize and support the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces. Their sacrifices and dedication have upheld the values and freedoms we cherish, and we are deeply grateful for their commitment to protecting our nation.
Our schools are committed to instilling respect and appreciation for veterans among our students, helping them understand the importance of service and dedication. We invite our community to join us in expressing heartfelt gratitude and respect for our veterans.
Thank you to all our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
Attention Patrick Henry 8th Graders - On Wednesday, November 13 from 4:00-5:30, the PBL Academy is hosting an Open House at Jefferson High School. If you’re interested in this option for high school, make sure you attend! Project based learning (PBL) is a method of instruction focused on building graduates with skills in Collaboration, Creativity, Real World Connection, Project Management and Public Speaking. Check out the website to learn more: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/o/jhs/page/project-based-learning
REMINDER! Sioux Falls School District schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, November 11, in honor of Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served! Especially SFSD staff members who proudly serve(d) in our schools and on the front lines. 🇺🇸
Good Luck to this crew of runners as they wrap up their season this weekend. They will be running in the Nike Cross Regionals Heartland Event as a postseason option. 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Students enjoyed themselves at the Patrick Henry Dance last Friday! Time with friends, dancing, pizza and pop made for a fun evening! Thank you to the PH Student Council for sponsoring this event!
During Red Ribbon Week, students and staff had fun with dress-up days and decorating doors to bring awareness to choosing a Drug-Free life! The doors pictured are the winners of Door Wars!
Be sure to read the Patrick Henry November Newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/8w7sq
Student Council is sponsoring a Pajama Drive during the month of November! Check out the details!
Patrick Henry artists submitted Fall Bookmark designs and then staff and students voted for their favorites. These designs have been printed for student use!
Check out the events taking place at Patrick Henry this week, November 4-8, 2024.
Tomorrow, November 1st is the PHMS Dance after school from 4:00-5:30.
Reminders:
- Students must have purchased a ticket last week from their PRO teacher - they will receive their ticket during PRO on Friday morning.
- Students will need their Student IDs to get in.
- Extra slices of pizza will be $1.00
- Students should have a ride arranged to pick them up at 5:30!
We are excited to share that PHMS had 100% staff participation in the United Way Campaign this year! To celebrate, staff were treated to donuts this morning! Way to Go, PHMS staff! 👏🎉🍩
If you are a 7th or 8th grade girl interested in girls basketball, there will be a meeting with Mr. Clarke tomorrow, Thursday morning, October 31, 2024 during PRO. Please check in with your PRO teacher first!
Patrick Henry is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week, October 28-November 1. Red Ribbon week is a national program that promotes a drug-free environment in our schools. This year's theme is “Life is a Movie. Film Drug Free.” Along with dress-up days, students in Directed Studies classrooms are also decorating doors to fit the theme!
Tonight is the night! Head to B & G Milky Way on 69th and Cliff between 4:00-6:00 for supper and support the Patrick Henry PTO!
Check out the Red Ribbon Dress Up Days and other events that are planned for this week!
Don't forget - The Online Book Fair is still open until October 30! 📚Order here: https://book-efairs.follettcontent.com/guest/home?efairCode=ZED87
Did you know all these reading benefits:
-Reading for just six minutes can reduce stress levels by 68%.
-Only 32% of the US population reads books for pleasure.
-Reading can increase empathy and emotional intelligence.
-Children who are read to or read at home have a higher success rate in school.
-Reading can improve sleep quality.
-Reading can increase vocabulary and improve writing skills.
-Reading can improve mental focus and concentration.
-Reading can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
Reminder - there will be a Flu Shot Clinic available at PHMS tomorrow, October 25 for students that have a parent permission form. For more information and the parent permission form, check out this link: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/flu-shot-information
