Parent/guardian feedback is important to SFSD! We just launched a 7-question survey - which takes 5 minutes or less - to help guide the next steps toward becoming the BEST school district in the nation!
Check your email or paste this URL in your browser: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/QDVv1e
The survey is open until the end of the school year. Take the survey once for each child enrolled. If you prefer to only take it on, please reference the oldest child in your household. Thanks for your participation!
8th grade ELA teachers ended the week by dressing up as Effie Trinket to introduce a new read aloud to students. They remained in character throughout class periods & brought some joy to end the week.
Today we celebrate our educational assistants. These individuals work each day to meet the needs of our students and assist our staff. Our school would be lost without them! They help us make BRMS a great place to learn and grow.
Today we celebrate the best clerical staff in the business. They truly are the best group of administrative assistants we could ask for. Each day they go above and beyond to work with our students, families, and our staff. We cannot thank each and every one of them enough for all they do.
Thank you Jennifer, Amber, Kristin, Tanya, Ashton, Donna and Paige. We appreciate you!
Today we celebrate the best clerical staff in the business. They truly are the best group of administrative assistants we could ask for. Each day they go above and beyond to work with our students, families, and our staff. We cannot thank each and every one of them enough for all they do.
Thank you Jennifer, Amber, Kristin, Tanya, Ashton, Donna and Paige. We appreciate you!
Hello Bison families!
Due to demand, we have one final opportunity to order a yearbook. Please see the details below on how to secure one.
Beginning Wednesday April 27th and through Friday April 29th, students can meet with Yearbook advisors in the library from 8:40-8:55am to order a yearbook. $17 cash or check (made out to BRMS) for softcover book only. No other form needed.
Orders will be submitted 9am on Friday April 29th and there will be no additional copies ordered or on hand after this time.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the yearbook advisors: Heather.Maschino@k12.sd.us or ashley.krdzalic@k12.sd.us
Thank you!
Meet Barb Christophersen - our staff star! She was nominated by Mr. Sanders.
"She's uplifting, kind, thoughtful, and most importantly, engaging. Students in Power Math at Ben Reifel Middle School know they have an advocate and cheerleader, someone in their corner who won't let them down - and so do the staff members there. Caring connections are a key part of every interaction for Barb."
Way to go Barb! Thank you for your dedication.
https://youtu.be/LeIwn8s7HpQ
The grand staircase has been getting great use by the track and field team as they prepare for upcoming meets. We are proud of how hard our students are training to represent the Bison community.
📌 Reminder!
🌷 Spring Break starts tomorrow!
There will be NO school Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022.
See you on Tuesday, April 19!
Hello BRMS families!
Please plan to join us for the Ben Reifel Middle School Color-a-Thon fun run and walk. Students will raise funds for their school and more importantly, build community as we come together with splashes of non-toxic color powder and fun! We're hoping for students, families (siblings, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, everyone!) and staff to all enjoy the afternoon together!!! All are welcome.
Friday, May 13 registration begins at 4 and the run starts at 4:30 P.M
http://shop.schoolathon.org/194949
Students will turn in their fundraising envelopes on Friday, April 22nd.
Want to volunteer?https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da5a829a6f5cf8-brms3
Mark your calendars! The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 25th, 2022.
The Sioux Falls School Board approved a recommendation at their meeting tonight to move the last day of school from Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 due to the one day of school missed for inclement weather in December.
Today the WHS JROTC visited all 8th grade SS classes and presented etiquette associated with respecting the flag, along with the history of the US flag, the National Anthem, and the Pledge of Allegiance. Students were given the chance to ask questions about what they learned and questions about what high school is like and how they can become involved at WHS next year. It was an engaging, interesting, and informative day for all.
Hello Bison families!
We would like to invite you to the Ben Reifel Variety Show, which will be held Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. There will be excellent solo and small group musical performances, music ensembles and our Cheer and Dance Team!. Adult admission for non-staff will be $5.00 and students/kids will be $3.00.
We hope you come out and support our students.
Maxed out on NCAA basketball? Switch gears and take in some football to raise funds for Sioux Falls Schools without PTA/PTOs! The Sioux Falls STORM take on the Iowa Barnstormers (that's the team Kurt Warner played for before he became SuperBowl MVP!) at 7:05pm tonight at The Premier Center.
50% of net proceeds from tonight's game go to Night of Hope & Caring!
https://www.ticketmaster.com/sioux-falls-storm-vs-iowa-barnstormers-sioux-falls-south-dakota-03-28-2022/event/06005C3CC1FA7A1E
Book battles are here!
Book battles are kicking off this week for 6th and 7th grade! Book Battle teams will compete in a tournament the 2nd week in May!
Check out the 6th and 7th grade videos Mrs. Heinert put together.
6th grade:
https://animoto.com/play/l0n7MIgaptz01r3kI3N5DA
7th grade: https://animoto.com/play/01oRtJXfvjsi9hn1pFSjRw
Community Engagement is a strong focus for the Sioux Falls School District. Take this 7-question survey to help us learn more about your interactions with your school and with other families.
https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXRVPsQQSYsPsPsPsYQRWQRXQQ&lang=0
Attention Future Warriors who are enrolled for 9th grade at WHS for upcoming 2022-23 school year. WHS will be hosting an All Activities Night TONIGHT, March 22nd, 2022 from 6:00pm – 7:45pm at WHS.
This event will be for all incoming 9th-12th Grade WHS students (and their parents) interested in Athletics/Fine Arts for the 2022-2023 school year. The event will begin with a General Information session in the Main Gym from 6:00-6:20PM.
After the general session, students and parents will have the opportunity to receive additional information on WHS Activities from Activity Leaders via breakout sessions and open house format.
Can you spare 30 minutes each week to make a difference in a student's life? Ben Reifel is always looking for mentors who can have a positive impact on our students. If you think this could be you, please consider applying.
https://lsssd.org/what-we-do/mentoring/become-a-mentor.html
A few updates and reminders for our Bison families: Students will need earbuds for the South Dakota State Assessment. Our practice session is March 28th. Please ensure your child has a pair. They are available from the dollar tree or any other local store for just a few dollars.
Yearbook orders are due in just one week! Get your orders submitted by paying via Infinite campus (under optional payments) OR check/cash to pro teacher. Hardcover is $24; softcover is $17! 3.
Coming soon - more information about the BRMS color run taking place on Friday May 13th after school.
There is no school today, Friday March 18th. We will see you back Monday morning!
BRMS students recently took a trip to CTE. The “Pizza, Pop, and Power Tools” field trip allowed students to listen a panel of women talking about their successes in an male dominated field. These 8th grade girls were able to use power tools, build a miniature wall framing with miniature studs, run some of the machinery, weld, and work with concrete! They even got to go bowling with an excavator! 🎳
