Freedom Elementary School Families!
Our Freedom Fun Run kicks off today, and we are thrilled about this year’s program!
This year, our entire school is raising funds for a xylophone set for music, indoor and outdoor recess equipment, field trips, books for our book vending machine, and other annual PTO expenses that help out our school! Our goal is to raise $35,000 and, if you’d like to, we are inviting YOU to help!
Here’s how you can support Freedom Elementary School:
1. Register on mybooster.com tonight. It’s so easy!
2. Share about our fundraiser with your family and friends using the SHARE BUTTON on mybooster.com.
3. Give a donation, if you are able.
Thank you for supporting our school! We can’t wait for the Freedom Fun Run happening on 05/19/2023!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉🍎📚
To all of our amazing teachers at HSD, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and passion for education. Your tireless efforts to inspire and shape young minds do not go unnoticed. Especially during these challenging times, you have gone above and beyond to ensure that our students continue to learn and grow.
We are grateful for your commitment to our community and for being such an important part of our children's lives. Thank you for all that you do! ❤️ 🐾#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher #EducationMatters
Next week is Staff Appreciation Week and the Freedom PTO Is asking for your help to stock the staff lounge with goodies on Tuesday, May 9th! Please use the sign-up below. All items can be delivered to the Freedom Office on or before Monday, May 8th. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c48a4aa2aa7f58-stock2#/
#AutismAwarenessMonth
Come to the Horizon, Liberty, and Freedom Band Concert at the HHS PAC on May 1 @ 6:30 PM!
The Freedom PTO Is participating in an exciting summer opportunity for Freedom students! Skate City is offering $15 ALL YOU CAN SKATE summer passes! Students will receive free admission all summer long with purchase of the pass. Check out the attached flyer for more details.
Attention all parents! Looking for an exciting summer activity for your kids? District summer camps are now open for registration! With a variety of options from sports to arts to outdoor adventures, there's something for every child. Give your kids a chance to make new friends, learn new skills, and have fun this summer. Don't wait, spots fill up fast! Register now and give your child a summer they'll never forget! #districtsummercamps #summerfun #kidscamp
https://bit.ly/HSDSummerCamps
Mark your calendars for our 4th annual Freedom Fun Run on Friday, May 19th! This is our biggest fundraiser, and the money raised helps fund PTO projects for most of the upcoming year! We will kickoff pledging on May 8th and will run our race on May 19th. All are welcome to attend. More information will be posted as we get closer to the event.
A reminder there will be no school Friday, April 28th. 🐾
The School Board Election slated for May 9, 2023 will not take place. The School Board had two vacancies which were filled by the two candidates that filed petitions. Mike Knudson and Linda Heerde will be starting their new 3 year terms in July 2023.
A reminder there will be no school Friday, April 7th or Monday, April 10th. 🐾🌸
2nd graders saved Mr. Muth this week during our HERO challenge! They were “here every day, ready to learn, and on time!” They have earned a gum day. On Tuesday, March 28, Ms. Fox will bring gum around to 2nd grade learners.
Thank you for encouraging your students to be attendance HEROes! Next week we will announce the winners with the best overall attendance percentage. Keep up the HEROic work learners!
The upcoming school year is just around the corner, and we're getting ready! As one of the fastest-growing districts in the state, it is vital we have accurate student numbers so we can staff appropriately and create teacher and student schedules. Avoid future personal reminders from the District by registering now! https://bit.ly/HSDAnnualUpdate
We are approaching end-of-the-year assessments for our learners here at Freedom. Many of these assessments, including state testing in 3rd-5th grade, are completed on the iPad using headphones. Quite a few learners have missing or broken headphones at the moment, so we'll need to get those replaced as soon as possible. If you're wondering which brand I recommend, the Noot K11 and Noot K22 have been reliable and very durable. Both are on sale on Amazon right now. Just please make sure to put a name on them since we have so many of the same kind here at Freedom.
Come to the Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center on March 23 @ 6:30 PM to hear the Freedom 5th grade students perform!
The Importance of Attendance
Hi parents, please take a moment to watch this 2-minute video about the importance of attendance with your learner.
Research shows that students who miss two or more days of school per month are more likely to fall behind academically and socially. This includes chronic tardiness.
If you would like additional resources or support, please reach out to Ms. Fox: lindsey.fox@k12.sd.us. We are here to support your learner’s success!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEDQWgvJwHU
Our annual Easter Bash is coming up in a few weeks. This is a huge event for our PTO and we are looking for a few volunteers to help out. Please click on the link and sign up for a time if you're available. Any help is greatly appreciated! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0C48A4AA2AA7F58-easter
Check out the attached flyer for more information. The all-you-can-eat breakfast is new this year, so please come hungry! We'll be posting pictures of the raffle baskets shortly.
A reminder there will be no school on Thursday & Friday, March 16 & 17. 🐾🍀
Just a reminder that tomorrow is our Freedom Movie Night sponsored by our PTO! Feel free to come dressed in pajamas!
Adult supervision is required at all times; learners are not allowed to be dropped off. This is usually a well-attended event, so we need everyone sitting quietly and watching the movie. Running and moving around a lot is a distraction for those that are watching.
We hope you can make it. Details in the flyer.
Come to the Harrisburg High School Performing Arts Center on March 14 @ 6:30 PM to hear the Freedom 3rd grade students perform!
