It takes a lot of bravery to get up in front of your peers and perform. Harper demonstrated that Stewart Star bravery for her music classmates and performed a beautiful rendition of Ode to Joy. Way to go Harper!

These second grade Stewart Stars got creative using blocks to experiment with matter this week!





Stewart 4J SHOUT OUT!
Meet Mars and Alton!
Mars (left) is one curious 4th grader! His inquisitive mind, thoughtful questions, and enthusiasm for discovering new things make learning more fun for our entire classroom. His curiosity is contagious, and I love the excitement he brings to our learning!
Alton (right) is the kind of classmate every kiddo deserves to have! He is genuinely kind, thoughtful, and leads with an incredible sense of integrity. He consistently chooses to do what's right, even when no one is watching. His character speaks volumes!
These two fellas bring their own special kind of goodness to our classroom! So proud of these fellas!
Meet Mars and Alton!
Mars (left) is one curious 4th grader! His inquisitive mind, thoughtful questions, and enthusiasm for discovering new things make learning more fun for our entire classroom. His curiosity is contagious, and I love the excitement he brings to our learning!
Alton (right) is the kind of classmate every kiddo deserves to have! He is genuinely kind, thoughtful, and leads with an incredible sense of integrity. He consistently chooses to do what's right, even when no one is watching. His character speaks volumes!
These two fellas bring their own special kind of goodness to our classroom! So proud of these fellas!

Shining student alert! ✨ Brooks helped make Stewart School glow this first quarter with his helpful smile and can-do spirit. He stays after school to tidy our classroom every evening and spreads kindness that makes learning fun. 📚💫

Mrs. Johnson’s 4th Grade Stewart Stars have been busy thinking like scientists, engineers, and inventors!
After studying plant and animal structures and adaptations, our students explored BIOMIMICRY—using inspiration from nature to solve real-world problems!
Working in teams, our young inventors designed and built creations inspired by some amazing animal adaptations!
🐟 Catfish – Sensory abilities and protection
🦉 Owl – Hearing and sound detection
🐙 Octopus – Water propulsion
🦇 Bat – Echolocation
🦅 Falcon – Powerful vision
🦘 Kangaroo – Balance and shock absorption
After studying plant and animal structures and adaptations, our students explored BIOMIMICRY—using inspiration from nature to solve real-world problems!
Working in teams, our young inventors designed and built creations inspired by some amazing animal adaptations!
🐟 Catfish – Sensory abilities and protection
🦉 Owl – Hearing and sound detection
🐙 Octopus – Water propulsion
🦇 Bat – Echolocation
🦅 Falcon – Powerful vision
🦘 Kangaroo – Balance and shock absorption





Mark Your Calendars!!
Little Gazelles Volleyball Camp for 3rd & 4th Graders will be held this coming January and February
Scan the QR code or Use this link to pre-register. Those pre-registered by Dec 19 will receive a VB Camp shirt
Pay the first night!
Contact tiffany.beste@k12.sd.us with any questions

Parents who are residents of the Yankton School District with concerns about their 3- or 4-year-old child’s development are invited to schedule a free screening appointment. Call 605-665-3999 to schedule your appointment. The screening date is Wednesday, October 14.

The weather caused a lot of delays, but Stewart Star Summer Readers finally celebrated indoors with summer treats, books and lots of fun creating! These readers really rock - so proud of your dedication! Keep reading, Stewart Stars!







Mrs. C's class from Stewart had a great week of dress up days for Homecoming. If only their teacher remembered to take a picture every day. 🤦♀️ However... remembered on the best day- Red and Black day to cheer on the Bucks on Friday! Go Bucks!

These second grade Stewart Stars enjoyed wearing pajamas and cheering on the Yankton Bucks today!








Tuesday Homecoming Dress Up Day for Mrs. Christensen's class at Stewart- Dress like a teacher or staff member. So fun!








Stewart Elementary dress like a staff member day!




Stewart Stars celebrated DOT DAY September 15ish by "making their mark" during library! Art, creativity, kindness, bravery and making the world a better place are all a part of making your mark as inspired by the book, The Dot, by Peter H. Reynolds. Amazing artists at work! #InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark





Stewart Elementary Homecoming Dress Up Days!

Stewart School offers Running Club every Tuesday morning for our 4th and 5th graders. They run a mile before school starts. They are moving, making connections and having fun!
Way to go, Stewart Stars!
Way to go, Stewart Stars!

Stewart 3rd graders in Mrs. Law's class working on creating & collaborating for Teamwork Tuesday!





Stewart SUPERSTAR Summer Readers had a surprise library lunch with Mrs. Bergeson to celebrate their awesome reading!


Thank you Valley Ag and all of the wonderful presenters at the Field to Table program. Mrs. Heiter's 4th graders had a great time learning about agriculture and various topics such as machinery, animals, crops, dairy, and bees.






Attention all fifth grade families!
Next Tuesday, September 8th is Orchestra Kickoff Night! 5th grade students who are interested in learning about or joining orchestra should join us in the Yankton Middle School Theater at YMS at 6:30pm. Students can also try out all of the instruments at kickoff night, so please come and make some noise with us! Any fifth grade student enrolled at Beadle Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Stewart Elementary, or Sacred Heart can sign up for orchestra, no prior music experience required! Please send an email to Drew.Ohlendorf@k12.sd.us with any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there!
Next Tuesday, September 8th is Orchestra Kickoff Night! 5th grade students who are interested in learning about or joining orchestra should join us in the Yankton Middle School Theater at YMS at 6:30pm. Students can also try out all of the instruments at kickoff night, so please come and make some noise with us! Any fifth grade student enrolled at Beadle Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, Stewart Elementary, or Sacred Heart can sign up for orchestra, no prior music experience required! Please send an email to Drew.Ohlendorf@k12.sd.us with any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there!

Mrs. Christensen, 4th grade at Stewart, would like to introduce Mr. Cade Sudbeck, Stewart School's new 3rd grade teacher. Mr. Sudbeck student taught at Stewart and is engaged to Miss Jarovski, Stewart School's first grade teacher. Welcome, Mr. Sudbeck.

