Have an Interest in Being a Teacher or Know Someone Who Does?
The Sioux Falls School District is piloting a paid Teacher Internship Program for the 2018-2019 school year for individuals who have thought about a career in education. You do not need to currently work for the Sioux Falls School District to qualify. If you are currently employed by the District as a Facilitator, EA, Specialist, or work in some other capacity besides a classroom teacher, this may be a career changing opportunity for you. Applicants need to have a Bachelor’s Degree, or will be completing the degree, prior to starting the internship.
A message to teachers from South Dakota Department of Education Secretary Donald A. Kirkegaard:
Gov. Dennis Daugaard has proclaimed May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week in South Dakota, and I want to take this opportunity to extend a sincere thank you to all of South Dakota’s teachers. In my brief time as Secretary of Education, I have most enjoyed the opportunities I’ve had to visit schools across our state. You are doing great things for kids in your classrooms, and I want you to know your work does not go unnoticed.
I know that teachers are keep-your-nose-to-the-grindstone types. And your work is not limited to the classroom. Between advising, coaching, lunch, recess, bus and all those myriad other “duties as assigned,” you might sometimes wonder, am I making a difference? Let me assure you, unequivocally, yes. You make a difference—every day.
During this special week, allow yourself some time to pause. Take a look around—at your students, your colleagues and your community. You impact all of them, and they are all better because of you.
Enjoy your week!
Donald A. Kirkegaard
The SFSD Facilities Planning Task Force is making good progress in determining future needs to account for the District’s increasing enrollment. Early in the process, the District mentioned a community-wide survey would be launched May 1. As discussions continue, it has been determined that it would be in the best interest of the community to delay the survey until the Task Force has gotten deeper into its work. Survey questions can then be more specific and, thereby, the answers more informative to the Task Force and the School Board. We'll be sure to post a link to the survey as soon as it is ready. Your feedback is important in this process!
Roosevelt High School's art department was notified today that RHS Junior Ashley Geraets and her artwork, "Fall of Shinrinyoku", have been awarded 1st place in the Congressional Art Competition. Ashley's piece will hang in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol for the next year.
Last year, Ashley won 1st place for her colored pencil, "Aqua Vitae" about water conservation and nature, and her piece is currently in D.C. representing South Dakota. Two years ago she won 2nd place, and her colored pencil piece "Foxology" was displayed in Representative Kristi Noem's office. This year's piece features the black footed ferret, a species that is endangered in South Dakota.
This is the 7th time in the past 9 years that Roosevelt students won 1st or 2nd in this prestigious competition. Winners from each state are selected and their works displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. for one year. Runner ups are displayed in the State capitals.
Congratulations to Ashley Geraets and her Roosevelt art teacher Lisa Dresch!
