Congratulations to these 2023 John Harris teacher of the year nominees: Ms. Moser, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Schempp, and Mrs. Roberts!
SFSD loves our school counselors! Join us in thanking them this week (and every week) for "Helping Students Dream Big!"
The Make a Blanket Day event that was scheduled for Feb. 11th from 10-12 is cancelled. Stay tuned for more opportunities/activities at John Harris!
John Harris Elementary is fortunate to have Mrs. Morrison as our school counselor! We are grateful for the work she does supporting students and staff! Thank you Mrs. Morrison!
Scholastic Book Fair starts today!
Attending conferences virtually or can’t make it in? Shop on-line .
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Bonus: Every purchase supports our summer reading program and our school library!
During conferences this week, support John Harris students by purchasing a sticker designed by a fourth grader! See the picture for more information.
Looking for a fun activity for your family on Tues, Feb. 21, 2023 - a No School Day in the SFSD? Head to Air Madness from 10am-6pm to jump, play, and unlock donations to Operation Hope & Caring! SFSD schools without PTAs/PTOs benefit!
John Harris Scholastic Book Fair coming next week!
See the attached infographics for more information!
John Harris Book Fair Homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Book Fair Flyer with previews:
https://bookfairsfiles.scholastic.com/flippingbooks/booklists/F22/F22-ES-Case-Booklist/F22_ES_Case_Booklist.html#p=1
204 & 501 Stem buddies! Thanks to the JHE PTO for granting us these hands on resources!!
Yesterday was a big day for 5th grade!
All 5th graders attended a program about a soldier in the Revolutionary War at the Old Courthouse Museum.
After returning, 5th graders rooted through all the 5th grade classrooms learning about simple machines. Pictured are students from 503 learning about wheels and axles in 505!
The 22-23 John Harris Science Fair is tonight!
Please join us from 6:30-8 to celebrate the research, experiments, and inventions our scientists have completed!
Participants: Check-in begins at 6:00.
Click on the link below to review the reminders.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CveRuuQhmiS2g-Yv2DfNCQUcR8bxQofJqkdncX7ma2o/edit
~Margaret Dalton
JHE Science Fair Chair
During last Friday’s “Sip and Sketch” celebration, each classroom chose a unique approach to express their creativity. 503 made colorful name banners with a variety of mediums and 401 chose videos off of Art Hub and was able to recreate them using canvases and paint!
From Ms. Powers: “Thank you, John Harris PTO and families! The PTO funded my grant for a tossback for my 202 friends!! Research shows that hand-eye coordination by tossing and catching a ball helps us become better readers! It is just like reading across a page from left to right!”
Last week, 502 and 503 went head to head during “explorer battles!”
Scholastic Book Fair Time!
Check out the book fair over conferences
February 6 ~ 12:00-3:00pm
February 9 ~ 3:30-7pm
Attending conferences virtually or can’t make it in? Shop on-line .
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/johnharriselementaryschool
Bonus: Every purchase supports our summer reading program and our school library!
Various happenings at JHE! Last Friday, kindergartners visited the Ronning library, Tuesday was National Compliment Day and many classes engaged in activities where they gave compliments to classmates, despite the cold, students are loving the snow hills, 5th grade orchestra practices for a performance, and yesterday we celebrated the great choices students have made in the last month with a “Sip and Sketch” celebration!
Since John Harris Elementary opened the fall of 1991, 5th graders have had the chance to participate in a project to design a flag that represents the theme for that school year. The newest flags are all hung in the Multi-Purpose Room with the older ones in the gym. The project is funded through the PTO but is implemented by both staff and parent volunteers. It was wonderful to have over 40 students who worked hard to come up with a flag design for this year’s theme. From the entries, 6 finalists were chosen. Congratulations to the finalists: Claire Adams, Layla Otto, Layton Phrommany, Ella Sand, Lucia Sanders, Arianna Stern.
The theme this year that the students had to represent visually is : “Trying something new isn’t always easy, but sometimes, it’s the hardest work that leads to the greatest reward!” The winner this year, decided by a vote of the JHE staff and PTO leadership is Arianna Stern! The flag will be displayed in the MPR along with a plaque.
Thanks again to EVERYONE who participated in this great tradition at John Harris Elementary!
Lori Blom, Krista Larson : JHE PTO 5th Grade Flag Co-Chairs
Ms. Samantha Levisay: JHE Art Teacher
401 is studying Energy & Waves this quarter. In this investigation they were determining if the height of the ramp affected the distance a (toy) car would travel!
401 is studying Energy & Waves this quarter. In this investigation they were determining if the height of the ramp affected the distance a (toy) car would travel!
Father figures: we hope to see you at the first All Pro Dad of 2023, tomorrow from 7:15 to 7:45.
Come for donuts, coffee, and great conversation!
