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Join us Tuesday night, January 31, at the Career & Technical Education Academy for our annual open house! Learn all about the dozens of hands-on and advanced programs available here. To learn even more before Tuesday: https://www.ctea.sf.k12.sd.us/o/ctea

HAPPENING TOMORROW! ❗📣❗ Students and families have the opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by attending the Cyber Academy open house on Tuesday, January 31st from 4-7:30 pm at the CTE Academy! This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by taking college-level courses while in high school. Presentations at 5pm and 7pm will explain how students can get started and the program's benefits. Reminder, this event is open to anyone and everyone! Can't wait to see you there!

As if Fridays couldn’t get any better around the office, National Fun at Work Day fell on January 27th this year! This National Day of Fun was created to foster happiness and humor in the office and bring employees together. So, we rallied your coworkers and bosses to celebrate at IPC!

Lynn Reding of the CTE Academy is this week's SFSD All Star! ⭐ The CTE Academy is unlike any other high school in our District, so it's no wonder the Business Manager there is unlike any other employee in the District. Her considerable list of job duties barely scratch the surface of the daily work she gets done, and she does it all with a heart for kids, for her coworkers, and for career and technical education. Lynn Reding fills countless roles, but she's one of a kind. Learn more about Lynn here! ---> https://youtu.be/vN0h4YNErZw

PBIS is being implemented across the Sioux Falls School District, and that will look a little different in each building. See how trained & invested JFK Elementary staff are letting students SOAR! https://youtu.be/Gw1G-P86YRo

REMINDER! One week from today! ❗📣❗ Students of any age and families have the opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by attending the Cyber Academy open house on Tuesday, January 31st from 4-7:30 pm at the CTE Academy! This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by taking college level courses while in high school. Presentations are at 5pm and 7pm will explain how students can get started and the benefits of the program. Can't wait to see you there!

The future of education looks bright in the SFSD! Today, 110+ high school students visited IPC as part of the Teacher Pathway Program. Students heard from Supt. Stavem, met with Instructional Coaches, and visited universities to explore post-secondary options. A+ for All!

Cell companies that service Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas are experiencing issues with delivering phone calls. If you need to contact a school, please use a landline to make the call or email the person by using FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME@k12.sd.us.  

Terry Redlin's Alison Johnson claims the title of SFSD All Star this week! ⭐ Alison Johnson is a Special Education teacher at Terry Redlin Elementary. She was nominated for this All Star Award by Principal, Ryan DeGraff who shared this about her, "Alison is the epitome of excellence. She dedicates herself to meet the needs of all of her students on her caseload. She never gives up when trying to find solutions to challenges that her students and colleagues face. Alison communicates often with families on the student successes and areas of need. She is a fantastic SPED leader for our building and is alway willing to provide answers or suggestions to all staff. The Sioux Falls School District is lucky to have such a SPED star like Alison Johnson!" Congratulations, Alison! Thank you for being a bright star in our District! ⭐

Classes will start 2-hours late tomorrow, Thursday, January 19, 2023 in the Sioux Falls School District due to the forecasted snow. There will be no morning practices or activities and no breakfast will be served. Please drive safely and slowly.

ATTENTION STUDENTS & FAMILIES! ❗📣❗ Learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by attending the Cyber Academy open house on Tuesday, January 31st from 4-7:30 pm at the CTE Academy! This is a great opportunity to learn how to get started in the field of Cybersecurity and Technology by taking college-level courses while in high school. Presentations at 5pm and 7pm will explain how students can get started and the program's benefits. This opportunity is open to anyone and everyone! Can't wait to see you there!

Establishing healthy eating habits is the focus of this month's Family Forum Series, brought to you by Avera Behavioral Health and the Sioux Falls School District. Watch with us here ---> https://youtu.be/52bvfQkh6GQ

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! On this day, we celebrate and remember Martin Luther King's life achievements. We reflect on the impact the work of this civil rights leader had on our nation's history and across the globe.

DEADLINE APPROACHING! Get in your nominations for the 35th Annual Dr. John W. Harris Teacher of the Year Award! 🏆 Outstanding, full-time teachers in ANY accredited Sioux Falls school are eligible for the award and $4,000 in prize money donated by Vern Eide Motorcars! The nomination submission deadline is Monday, January 16th, at 5 pm with the ceremony taking place February, 27th! To learn more and to nominate that special teacher, visit ---> https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/teacher-of-the-year-program

Reminder there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, January 13th, through Monday, January 16th, 2023. See you all on Tuesday the 17th!

Meet this week's TWO All Stars! ⭐ These two ladies are the first people you see when you visit Jefferson High School! Jen McKellep and Chastity Erickson are the administrative professionals who create a welcoming space for JHS students, staff, and caregivers alike. They were nominated by JHS Principal Dan Conrad, who had this to say about the duo, "Jen and Chastity have been invaluable as we have opened JHS. They are the faces and voices of Jefferson High School. They work extremely well together as we all work to meet the varied needs of staff. From simple directions, securing subs, purchase orders, guiding staff through the proper process, they do it all, and they always do it with a kind, optimistic, empathetic approach. Together they are a great team, and JHS would not be the same without them." Thank you Jen and Chastity for being the friendly faces and voices of Jefferson High School!

January is National Mentoring Month! And today is National "I Am A Mentor Day"! Mentorships are changing our community for the better. Watch how just one hour a week can begin to change lives for generations to come here ---> https://youtu.be/4Cg_ESoCNeY

Don't miss valuable parent information provided by our partners at Avera Behavioral Health in our Family Forum Series. On Tuesday, January 17, 2023, we're discussing the importance of establishing healthy eating habits. Watch for the link or join us through our website.

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! On this special day, we want to say thank you to the Sioux Falls Police Department and all our School Resource Officers who work hard each day to. keep our community and schools safe!

✔️ Get paid weekly (starting in February) ✔️ Earn up to $175 per day ✔️ Enjoy a flexible schedule ✔️ Inspire the next generation Join our team of substitute teachers! Enjoy a flexible schedule that you create and get paid WEEKLY (starting in February) while supporting our students and staff. Our substitute teachers earn a daily rate of $160 and can earn up to $175 per day if they teach at one of our bonus schools. Bonus Schools Include: Anne Sullivan Elementary Cleveland Elementary Terry Redlin Elementary Laura B. Anderson Elementary Hayward Elementary Lowell Elementary Hawthorne Elementary Garfield Elementary Horace Mann Elementary To apply, visit https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4776.