Well done Sibley Prairie Fire Particpants

Last Friday and Saturday, Sibley's performances of Alladin were well received by students and families alike.  Congrats to everyone on their hard work.  Giving students an opportunity to participate in theater is something we are thrilled to be able to do here at Sibley.  We are also fortunate that this experience continues to be supported and funded by our PTO.  We are already looking forward to next year, so stay tuned.  A special thanks to Jane Hanson (phy-ed.), and Teresa Bergene (music) for their long days and commitment to the program this year.  Thanks also to Alliant Energy as Sibley's PTO was awarded a grant by Alliant to help assist in funding this great event. Some additional pictures can be found at the following link to some of the practicing that had taken place earlier in the week.

Congrats to Sibley Spelling Bee Participants

At the district competition on January 24th, Sydney Collins and Ellie Reichel represented Sibley.  Ellie placed fourth and will be advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee on Feb 12.

Great job!

Prairie Fire Theater time clarification on Saturday

To parents of students involved in Prairie Fire Children’s Theater:


The performances for Alladin and His Magic Lamp will be on Friday night at 7:00PM and Saturday morning at 10:30AM. Students should be at Southwest an hour before the performance, 6PM on Friday and 9:30AM on Saturday.

*Please note the sheet that you originally received listed the Saturday performance for 7:00PM which is incorrect. Saturday’s performance is at 10:30AM.

Readers Theater Continues

Every year and in every elementary school students are treated to Reader's Theater.  What is that you ask? Readers Theater is a dramatic and fun reading of a book or even a play.  It takes the complication and planning out of large scale staging and set design of theater and brings the fun of the read, right to you.  Today,  students had a wonderful time as they were read to by volunteers from our community.  Thank you to our readers for making this such a great experience year after year.

Prairie Fire Theater is coming to Sibley

Starting January 28th, directors with Prairie Fire theater will be coming to work with students in grades 3-5 on this year's production of Alladin.  Permission forms have gone home.  If you have questions about this great opportunity for kids, please call the school. Their week culminates in two performances at our middle school and it is truly an amazing experience that we are thankful our PTO continue to support. 

PTO updates

Starting January 16, 2013 at will be our Wednesday Morning Reading Club.  This is an opportunity for students at Sibley to have a book read to them.  Several changes and new ideas are underway, so we hope kids take advantage of this time.  If you have specific questions, give us a call but look for more information as the program develops further.

Sibley Game Night will be January 25th in our gym.  Try your hand at bingo, or even Minute to Win It games. Getting school families together is important and we look forward to having you and your child attend.  

Also, mark your calendars for February 22 as Sibley's Fun Night.  More information will be forthcoming, but it is a great opportunity for our families to get together for lots of prizes, games, and conversation.

TOY - Teacher of the Year

Every year, you have an opportunity in district 241 to nominate that special teacher that has had an important impact on you and your child.  Currently, nominations are being taken and a nomination form can be found on our building website by clicking here.  These nominations are due January 25, 2013.  Thank you for taking the time to consider nominating one of these outstanding individuals.

K-2nd Grade Concert Clarification

This year, Sibley students in grades k-2 will present their version of The Mitten by Jan Brett for their December Concert at Albert Lea High School.  Please know that this concert is scheduled for December 18th, not December 11th as has been printed in the school calendar.  We apologize if this has caused some confusion.  Start time is 6:00pm and the doors to the auditorium will open for seating at 5:30pm.  We look forward to seeing you there.