R.F. Pettigrew Summer

2016 Edition

Do you want to get involved at Pettigrew?

Join PTO! Contact Marianne at 605-691-4993 or April at 605-881-7306

  

 

Well, another school year has come and gone. Preparations are under way, already, for next year. But for now, it is time to enjoy the fun of the last few days of the school year, and an-ticipate all the activity of summer. This year started later than most other school years in re-cent memory, and is now concluding as late as many in the area can remember. It has been a busy, productive and engaging year on many different fronts.

This edition is packed full of ideas from the school and other partner agencies for activities for your family and your school aged children. I encourage you to check out as many as you can. Also, children need to READ over the summer. Please encourage and facilitate their interest and ability to continue to use the strategies they have learned all year as they read in a less structured environment. Children also need some down time in summer, so be sure to allow for that, among all the other vacation and out of school activities!!

Congratulations to our award winners that will be recognized on Friday, June 3, our last day of school. Also, congratulations and best wishes to our 5th grade class, most of whom are headed for Memorial Middle School. You are ready for the next challenge in your academic and social life, and you will do well next year and beyond!!

Pettigrew Families, enjoy your summer, be safe, and we will see many of you back in fall. Enjoy the DOWN time!!

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK

Pe grew has a new fundraiser for the 2016/2017 school year!

What: The Panther Dash is a fun run put on by Pe grew PTO. It will be a 10k run, 5k run, 5k 

fun walk, and children’s dash. The 10k and 5k runs will be chip  med. The children’s dash 

length is yet to be determined, but will be very short (less than ¼ mile). This will be divided 

into age groups and not  med. If they choose, elementary children may sign up for the walk, 

5k, or 10k.  

 

Who: Anyone who would like to be involved! We hope this is a day for the Pe grew Elementary community to 

come together for a family day. Any runner, walker, or dasher is welcome and encouraged to sign up and a end! 

 

When: Sunday, Oct. 2nd at 2pm. The 10k, 5k run, and 5k walk will begin at 2pm. The children’s dash will happen at 

the comple on of those events. 

 

Where: The Sioux Falls Bike Trail. The official star ng point is in the works, but not yet finalized. 

 

Why: The Panther Dash is a fundraiser for RF Pe grew Elementary School. This will be the large school fundraiser 

for the 2016‐2017 school year, in place of selling items such as cookie dough or candles. As our school con nues to 

grow it is evident that more playground equipment is needed. We would like to add another  re swing and zip line 

to the exis ng playground. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in order to finish the playground project that was started a 

few years ago. The money will also be used for events such as Pe grew Day, Teacher Apprecia on, Conference 

Meals, Pizza Bingo, the Science Fair, and so much more.  

How: How can you be involved? Sign up for the race, volunteer, become a sponsor and share this informa on. The 

sign up is online at h p://pantherdash.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=7695 

 

We have set an early bird race price ($30‐10k, $25‐5k run or walk, $15 Li le Panther Dash) along with a family bun‐

dle pack. When you sign up there is also a place for a dona on. If you are not a runner or walker, you can buy a race 

t‐shirt, or just make a dona on. Please help spread the word about the race by sharing the sign up link with friends, 

family, neighbors, etc. We also need many race day volunteers to make this event a success. Volunteer sign up will 

happen in the fall. We need sponsors for the race. The sponsorship informa on is a ached.  

 

All racers (including dashers) will receive a Pe grew Dash t‐shirt.   

We are very excited about this event! It will be a wonderful day for the Pe grew Elementary com‐

munity as well as the community of Sioux Falls. If you have any ques ons please contact: 

Marianne 605‐691‐4993 mariannelynn@hotmail.com, or April 605‐881‐7306 april_grabow@yahoo.com 

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Lit and Knit Wednesdays at 2:30-3:30 p.m. June 1-29 & August 10-31 Ronning Branch

Have fun discussing your favorite books and authors while knitting blanket squares. Each week a new knitting stitch will be introduced for a square. Squares will be made into blankets which will be donated to local charities. Bring size 10 needles.

Volunteer Fair Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m Downtown Branch

If you are considering donating your time and are interested in finding a volunteer opportunity that is a good fit for you, join us for the Downtown Library's Volunteer Fair. We will be hosting 20 organizations to give you a chance to explore options in the Sioux Falls area.

Henna Tattoos Monday, June 6, 2-3 p.m Ronning Branch

Tweens and teens join the fun at Siouxland Libraries for a Henna Tattoo! (Temporary tattoos will last from one to three weeks.) To register call the library of your choice. For ages 10 and older.

Henna Tattoos Monday, June 6, 3-4 p.m Crooks Branch

Tween and teens join the fun at Siouxland Libraries for a Henna Tattoo! (Temporary tattoos will last from one to three weeks.) To register call the library of your choice. For ages 10 and older.

Crayon & Ice Milk Carton Candles Tuesday, June 7, 3- 4 p.m. Brandon Branch

Upcycle old crayons and milk cartons to make ice candles. Please register at www.siouxlandlib.org

Smoothie Science Wednesday, June 8, 2-3 p.m. Oak View Branch

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us at Washington High School Library to learn how to make and taste healthy smoothies.

2016 Teen Summer Programs

EVENTS:

Will You Have A Preschooler Next Year?

New for 2016/2017

Learning Adventures Preschool

is adding a NEW

West Side location at Discovery Elementary!

The Preschool is led by certified early childhood professionals, providing an instructor to student ratio of 1:8.5. Learning Adventures offers a fun and aca-demically enriching experience for your little learner. Students must be 4 years old by September 1st, 2016. No transportation provided. There is a $25 En-rollment Fee and Tuition is processed bi-weekly at a rate of $125.00 - sixteen payments per school year. The program starts September 12, 2016, and stu-dents will meet Monday through Thursday from 8:15 am – 11:15 am.

To register your child or for additional information, please go to:

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LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS 2016

  ""CUT APART AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION. KEEP TOP PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS. "" PRINT CAMP NAME AND DATES ___________________________________________________________ (Make copies if attending additional camps 1 FORM PER CAMP IS NEEDED) NAME _______________________________________________ 2016-2017 SCHOOL GRADE _________ ADDRESS ____________________________________ CITY ______________ STATE ____ ZIP _______ PARENT/GUARDIAN ______________________________ PHONE(S) ____________________________ EMAIL ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________ CIRCLE USUAL ADULT T-SHIRT SIZE: XXL XL L M S MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE FOR $50 TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL. IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO ATTEND CAMP, THERE WILL BE A $5 ADMINISTRATION CHARGE PER CAMP. IF YOU REGISTER LATE FOR CAMP YOU MAY NOT GET A T-SHIRT. MAIL OR RETURN FORM TO: MARLENE STINGER, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, 2900 S. CLIFF AVE., SIOUX FALLS, SD 57105. REGISTRA-TION IS DUE ASAP! MUST BE SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN!!! I certify that the registrant named below is in good health. Realizing that there are some inherent risks in athletic activities, I hereby, for the named registrant, myself, heirs, executors, and adminis-trators, waive, and release any or all rights and claims for damages we may have against the Sioux Falls School District, coaches and directors for any and all injuries by the named registrant during the camp period. Registrant (print) _________________________________________ Date _______________ I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the competitor, hereby approve and confirm the above waiver and release. Signature ________________________________________________ REVISED 2 2/22/16

CAMP  GRADES  DIRECTOR  DATES  TIMES  COST 

Girls Basketball  5-8  Matt Daly  June 27 - 30  10:00 AM – 12:00 AM  $50 

9-12  June 7 - 10  8:00 AM – 10:00 AM  $50 

Boys Basketball  5-8  Jeff Halseth  June 7-10  10:30 AM – 12:30 PM  $50 

9-12  June 7-10  1:00 PM – 3:00 PM  $50 

Football @ LHS fields 

4-8 (no pads)  Aaron Beavers  June 13-15  8:30 AM - 10:00 AM  $50 

9-12  June 13-17  6:00 PM - 8:30 PM  $50 

Volleyball  5-8  Emily Palmer   

June 14-16  1:00 PM - 3:00 PM  $50 

9-12  July 11-13  4:00 PM - 6:00 PM  $50 

Boys and Girls Tennis 

Elementary  Tom Krueger     

June 13-16  8:00 AM - 9:00 AM  $50 

Middle School  June 13-16  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM  $50 

High School  June 13-16  11:30 AM - 1:00 PM  $50 

Varsity  June 13-16  1:30 PM - 3:00 PM  $50 

Cross Country  6-12  Eric Pooley  June 28 –July 1  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 

Gymnastics Lil’ Campers 

Age 4-6  Rebecca Mager  June 13 & 16 June 20 & 23 

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM  $30 

Gymnastics Jun-ior Gymnasts 

Age 7-12     

Rebecca Mager  June 14 & 16 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  $45 July 12 & 14 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM  $45 

   Gymnastics High School 

Campers 

Grades 9-12  Rebecca Mager     

June 27 - 30 June 20 - 23 

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 

June 27 -30  8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 July 11 - 14  8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 July 18 - 21  8:30 AM - 10:30 AM  $50 Middle School

Campers Grades 6-8  Rebecca Mager  June 27 & 29  8:00 AM - 9:30 AM  $40 

July 25 & 27  8:00 AM – 9:30 AM  $40 Girls Soccer  5-8  Steve Burckhalter 

Lions Centennial Park July 18-21  5:30 PM – 7:00 PM  $50 

9-12  July 18-21  7:15 PM – 8:45 PM  $50 Boys Soccer  5-8  Doug Townsend  July 18-21  5:30-PM - 7:00 PM  $50 

  9-12  Edison Middle School  July 18-21  7:15 PM – 8:45 PM  $50