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LBA Update-August 2026

What's theBuzz?LBA Update-August 2026

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year, LBA Families!


We hope you have all had a wonderful, restful summer filled with fun and memorable moments. As we open our doors for the start of the 2026–27 school year, we are thrilled to welcome our returning families back to school and extend a warm greeting to all of the new faces joining the LBA community!


Our staff has been hard at work getting classrooms and facilities ready to ensure your children have a safe, engaging, and respectful environment to learn and grow. We are energized for the year ahead and eager to build on the wonderful foundation we have created together in the past.


Be sure to keep an eye out for updates from The BEE Team, our school support organization launched last spring. They have some fantastic events and volunteer opportunities planned for the coming months, and there will be plenty of ways to jump in and get involved. The first, of which, is an introductory meeting on Wednesday, August 12 at 5:00pm in the school library. Please email Wade.Helleson@k12.sd.us if you plan to attend.


Communication and partnership are keys to a successful school year. Please never hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any questions, ideas, or needs as we settle into this exciting new year. Welcome back!


-Mr. Helleson

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

Join Us to Meet Teachers and See Classrooms
Tuesday, August 25 | 4:00–6:00 PM

This will be a traditional-style open house. There will be no presentations or formal meetings. Stop by to get help with annual updates or enrollment registration. If you know of neighbors that have school-aged kids, please send them to LBA for the Open House!

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Upcoming Events

August 12: Bee Team Meeting 5:00pm Library

August 21: Early Childhood Family Picnic 4:30-6:30pm Mansor-Pioneer Park

August 25: Open House 4:00-6:00pm

August 27: First Day for Students

September 4: NO SCHOOL-Labor Day Weekend

September 7: NO SCHOOL-Labor Day Weekend

September 22: Picture Day

October 12: NO SCHOOL-Native American Day
October 13: NO SCHOOL-Teacher In-Service
October 13 & 15: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 29: End of 1st Quarter

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Our Mission

Interdependently, we will nurture the hearts of children within a learning community driven by high expectations and academic success for all students.

Email: Wade.Helleson@k12.sd.us
Website: https://www.laes.sf.k12.sd.us/o/laes
Location: 1600 North Wayland Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-367-6130
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFSDLBA

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