We are ready for a full week of activities and learning at Patrick Henry!
Mark your calendar for Thursday, December 5 - Eat at Culver's on Minnesota Ave. from 4:00-9:00 pm and support the Patrick Henry PTO!
We are extra thankful for our amazing students, staff, families and Patrick Henry community. Your support and dedication make Patrick Henry an incredible place. Students and staff shared what their favorite thing to eat on Thanksgiving is and what they are thankful for. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃
Last Friday, Mr. Hall and Mr. Noll battled it out on the track because Patrick Henry students met the goal and reduced sweeps by a whopping 31%! The race was a photo finish with Mr. Noll coming out victorious! We are proud of our students for demonstrating our values of being respectful, responsible, and safe in our hallways! It’s important to arrive at class on time! Students will watch a replay of the race in their PRO rooms! Thanks for being great sports, Mr. Hall and Mr. Noll!
A reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 27th, through Friday, November 29th. This season reminds us how much we have to be grateful for, especially our amazing students, staff, and families! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
It was a great week for the Pajama Drive! As a whole school, we have collected 218 pairs of pajamas so far! Furness' Pro is still in the lead with 28 pairs, Weaver is close behind with 22 and Larsen has 21! The PRO with the most pajama donations will get donuts! **The last day to donate will be Tuesday, November 26.**
Participants in the after school Lego Club recently designed and built Playground and Amusement parks! Check out their creations!
Patrick Henry 8th graders attended the JA Inspire Career Fair this week. 75+ South Dakota companies represented high-demand careers. They shared advice and engaged students with interactive exhibits. JA Inspire offers students the opportunity to learn about careers before they plan their high school coursework!
Looking for Holiday Gift ideas? Check out the online PH Spirit Wear store! Deadline to Order: Friday, November 22, 2024 (10:00am CST) https://phwinter24.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Today is Education Support Professionals Day! Let’s celebrate and express our gratitude to the Education Support Professionals at Patrick Henry who make our school such a great place to learn. ESPs include clerical workers, custodians, nurses, food services, educational assistants, school resource officers, bus drivers and more! We are lucky to have such awesome ESPs at Patrick Henry!
Students in Accelerated Math on Team 6-1 applied their math skills to a real-life situation - planning a Thanksgiving meal with a budget of $100. They had to figure out what they would serve to feed 8 people and were required to have main meal, two side dishes and a dessert!
“Prowling the Halls of Patrick Henry” Question of the Week: When do you predict the first snowfall will be?
Congrats to our November Students of the Month! These students are setting the bar high as they show responsibility, respect and make safe choices!
Help shape the future of the Sioux Falls School District by completing a survey about the most desired qualities of the next superintendent. The SFSD School Board is using an educational leadership search firm to gather input. https://hyasurvey.com/SiouxFalls
Panther Artists at work - 6th graders have been working on landscapes using one point perspective and 8th graders have been working on portrait drawings.
Here's what's happening at Patrick Henry this week! From basketball games and an 8th Grade Career Fair to a Winter Choir Concert and Wrestling match, there's a lot to look forward to.
PRO rooms are still collecting pajamas through Tuesday, November 26! So far, we've collected a grand total of 102 pairs. The leading PRO rooms are:
Furness with 28 pairs
Bell with 13 pairs
Haugland and Vortherms are tied with 12 pairs
Weaver and Hanneman are close behind with 9 pairs each
The PRO with the most pajama donations will win a donut party, but best of all, we are providing children in need with a new pair of pajamas! 💛💙💛
6th grade students experienced what it was like to be a scribe in Ancient Mesopotamia. They made a clay tablet with a message in Cuneiform using a wooden stylus.
7-2 Science students recently dissected frogs to learn about body systems that work together. Accelerated students experimented with thermal energy in chemical reactions!
Stay up-to-date with the PH events happening this week, November 11-15, 2024.
