Showing up to school means teamwork, self-regulation, and building vital relationship skills for their future. Showupsf.com
This week's ⭐️🤩 SFSD All-Star✨💫 is Abby Wheeler at Central Services! Abby was nominated by her colleague Robin, who had this to say, "I really, really, really feel that Abby should be named an All Star! Customer service is a strong point with Abby. She has the patience of a saint with those she talks to on the phone as well as those who visit the department for information and help. She has a quick sense of humor and is so friendly to all she engages with. She is very knowledgeable and has a desire to learn new things and how to work things better. She has a charitable heart and looks for ways to make life better for those around her. She is calm, cool and collected when speaking to those who who might not be so friendly and she is very understanding and reaches out to help in any way she can. She is organized and artistic. She is a joy to work with personally and I'm glad I can call her a coworker as well as a friend. The effort she puts out on problem solving and collaborating with others is tremendous. We should all have an Abby in our department! I'm glad she's in ours!"
Thank you, Abby, for being an embodiment of the SFSD Experience!
The SFSD District News Minute is back! Media arts students at the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy bring you the latest news and information about your public schools! Tune in today! https://youtu.be/YhEg6OkH6fg
September is National Suicide Prevention Month - a time to raise awareness about the critical issue of mental health and suicide prevention. This month is a reminder that we all play a role in creating a culture of compassion, understanding, and openness. By recognizing signs of distress and offering support, we can help make a difference in someone's life. SFSD schools have counselors who are trained to offer support and connect students and families with any resources they may need. Sometimes, just starting a conversation can be the first step toward healing.
Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized from September 15 - October 15. This is a time for us to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic communities in Sioux Falls and throughout the United States. It’s also a time for us to embrace and celebrate the cultural richness our Hispanic students and families bring to our schools. For example - students from throughout our schools, including those from our Spanish Immersion programs and other Spanish classes joined in the fun of the 2024 Latino Festival and Parade 2024! Let’s make this a month of learning, celebration, and connection!
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Did you know September is National Attendance Awareness Month? We're working hard to make sure school is a place that students want to be at. If there are barriers to a student who is having trouble getting to school, we have teams of staff who are there to help make sure they show up to succeed. When students show up, the possibilities are limitless. #ShowUpSF
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"Report, Don't Repost." Parents, students, and the community are asked to take 3 minutes to hear an important message from Superintendent Jane Stavem and Police Chief Jon Thum. School safety is everyone's responsibility!
Congratulations to the 20 SFSD students who were recently announced as National Merit Semifinalists! This prestigious recognition places them among the top academic achievers in the nation, a testament to their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Read more here: https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/article/1770430
Our Child Nutrition staff play an integral part in serving our mission to continuously improve meals and services to meet nutritional requirements, provide a variety of menu items, and give the healthiest choices with the freshest ingredients available. As a Child Nutrition Truck Driver, you have the opportunity to support this mission through delivering food to our schools, assisting with the set-up of our serving lines, and maintaining a safe and clean truck and workspace. Find more information here! https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6724
This week's ⭐️ SFSD All-Star 💫 is Heather Conrad, PE teacher at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary! There are 26 sections of students at Sonia Sotomayor elementary, and each one of them receives Physical Education. But that's not enough for Heather. She takes morning arrival duty, volunteers with lunch duty, teaches playground and recess expectations, fully plans and runs field days, serves on multiple leadership teams, takes on mentors, and otherwise daily builds relationships with students and families through a myriad of other extras. Thank you for going above and beyond for your students and school everyday! https://youtu.be/UvPeMucS484
Did you know that having a consistent morning routine can set the tone for regular school attendance? hashtag#ShowUpSF
The 33rd Annual President's Bowl was another huge success with all SFSD high schools represented. Cheer (and cheer camp participants)!, band, dance, many students helped make the day amazing. Thousands of fans showed up to enjoy the beautiful day and a good time was had by all. Check out more photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBHP8w
This Tuesday we will see the return of the Avera Family Forum Series. Experts from Avera and SFSD host free VIRTUAL forums the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6pm to allow families a safe space to learn about the challenges today's students face. This week we'll hear about tips and tricks for navigating Canvas and Infinite Campus. Keep an eye on your email for a link, or tune into the SFSD Youtube page to watch!
Sports offer huge benefits to the girls involved: Leadership opportunities, scholarship possibilities, and self-development are just a few. But perhaps most important - it's FUN to participate and spend time with friends old and new! https://youtu.be/B5GjpOcCfHs
This year's theme, "I Show Up for Kids" is so popular, even students are participating! Earlier this week, some students on the Jefferson High School and Lincoln High School soccer teams had an idea. They wanted to help their community, so they held a donation drive for the Foster Care Closet and were able to deliver lightly used clothes, hygiene products and other goods to the organization. Both the boys and girls soccer teams at JHS and LHS participated. Thank you all for your commitment to showing up for kids!
Keep an eye on your mailboxes for the annual SFSD Ignite newsletter! This newsletter contains links to important information and exciting news to share for the 2024-25 school year. If a copy doesn't show up at your mailbox, there are copies at all SFSD schools and building as well.
Happy National Arts in Education Week! This is a week to put a focus on the import role the arts has in a well rounded education. From being named a Best Community for Music Education to having award-winning arts educators, SFSD has many robust offerings when it comes to the arts. Encouraging students to explore their creative sides is a crucial part of a complete and balanced education, and nobody can attest to that better than Kathy Dang, SFSD art educator extraordinaire! Tune in to this episode of our podcast to hear her take on the role of the arts in education, and to hear from the Education Foundation about an exciting new donation that will give the arts in SFSD an added boost.
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Did you know? The SFSD accepts donations of gently used musical instruments—such as clarinets, flutes, trumpets, trombones, saxes, baritones, and all sizes of violins, violas, and cellos. Instruments can be dropped off at the Instructional Planning Center 8:00AM-5:00PM. Contact the fine arts department at 605-367-7958 with questions.
The SFSD Early Childhood Program is currently taking applications for eligible 4 year olds for preschool! For more information scan the QR, call the number on the flier, or go here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCeqpGT1xt-0NNIoYhq21YrbMPumt-YW6GmL4QTwG_pA0Ruw/viewform
Education Assistants (EAs) Show Up For Kids everyday. EAs are crucial parts of the educational process. They develop important relationships with students, support teachers, fill all kinds of roles throughout the day, and can leave each afternoon knowing they've made a difference in the lives of kids.
If you're ready to start making a difference in the lives of students, apply to be an EA here: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx?jcat=Education%20Support%20Professionals
Starting at $17.85 per hour.
Benefits available for positions of 20 hours or more per week.
Work one-on-one or in small group settings with our students.
Responsibilities may include: support educational and behavioral goals, maintain student records, monitor students during lunch and playground times, and other duties.
