The Aviation students challenged their paper folding skills to see who was able to create the best paper airplane...the longest flights were 47 and 44 feet! They also created loop airplanes to see how changing the aerodynamics changes the flight path. All of the students did a wonderful job and learned a little about aerodynamics and the 4 forces. #careerandtechnicaleducation #aviation
It’s all about communication and teamwork! Mrs. Hill’s Intro to Human Services class learned the importance of communication and teamwork by “Saving Fred”. Teams had to work collaboratively to put Fred back into his boat, with his life preserver on, all while only touching Fred, his boat, and the life preserver with the 4 paperclips provided.
Help us welcome Mrs. Soper! Mrs. Soper is our new Academy of Finance facilitator and will be continuing to support our current students while creating new relationships with industry partners for our CTE Academy students. Welcome aboard.
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
Help us welcome Mr. Scherf to the CTE Academy staff! Mr. Scherf is part of the special education team in the district and will be supporting our students and teachers to have the best semester! Welcome Mr. Scherf!
Academy of Finance Accounting students had a little arts and crafts time creating their very own piggy banks today; learning the importance of saving!
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
What better way to start August than some "inspired" learning? SFSD staff members are sharpening their skills to help your student(s) achieve!
Keep your students fueled to learn! SFSD is no longer able to offer free meals to all students. Now is a great time to add money to their My School Bucks account. Or, for families with qualifying income, it is important to fill out the Free/Reduced Meal application!
Log on to the Parent Portal in Infinite Campus to apply! If you have questions or need help filling out the application please call 605-367-6180. We are happy to help!
Please note: if your student does not have a free/reduced lunch application on file, you will be charged full price for breakfast and lunch starting the first day of school. Thank you!
Happy August 1! We are excited to start the new school year. Here is your reminder that CTE classes start Thursday, August 25!
Students/Families who need assistance with purchasing the necessary school supplies for a successful school year may consider attending Project SOS. The first day of classes for SFSD is Thursday, August 25, 2022.
EMT and Health Careers students got experience with a practice mass casualty of a tornado coming through the CTE Academy! EMT students triaged patients on scene and transferred the patients to the healthcare facility where Health Career students got to provide First Aid care and vital signs! It was great to see the students put their skills in action on 50+ patients! Great work students and staff!
We are so proud of the accomplishments of our students and at this time of the year – proud of our seniors. Ashton Schaap, a senior from Lincoln High School, built a combination chess/checker board table in his Advance Woodworking class. What a great centerpiece for a graduation party! Ashton, we are thrilled with your work and wish you the very best!
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“Experience is really important to me and I believe everything I have learned throughout the Academy of Finance Program will help me in a future career.” Those are the words of Claire Yunag, a “See the Vision” winner at the CTE Academy. Claire is a senior from Lincoln High School has proven herself at the CTE Academy and at Lincoln High School. At LHS, Claire has been a varsity golfer for the past five years, she was All-State golfer last year, finished in third place in the City this spring and is a member of Lincoln’s National Honor Society. Claire’s career aspirations began to unfold as she pursed AOF classes at the CTE Academy. Claire has taken Account I, Accounting II, Banking and Credit and Intro to Financial Services in the Academy of Finance Program. Claire’s quality of work, leadership and dedication to classroom projects and business development endeavors has been fantastic.
Her teacher, Mrs. Brunken said, “I am excited to watch Claire develop more professional skills at her summer internship at Weisser Distributing. Claire’s future is bright and I am excited to see where she goes after college.” Our “See the Vision” winner is headed to Northwestern College in Orange City to major in business and play golf at the collegiate level. Claire, we have enjoyed having you at the CTE Academy and we are eager to watch your pursuits in golf, academics and in the professional world of financial leadership. Congratulations!
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The Aviation class went on an amazing all-day field trip to UND. The students experienced both the ATC (Air Traffic Controller) position from the tower and radar rooms. Natalie had the opportunity to try out the simulator for spatial orientation. Students had the opportunity to climb inside UND’s training aircraft, learn about how pilots train in an altitude chamber, and got to fly on simulators using VR technology.
School Info 5.13.22
• Classes in-session and on-time today
• Bus routes may be impacted
• No tardies this morning
• Final day May 25, 2022
A huge thank you to Kristin with @hyvee at 26th & Marion who took time out of her busy dietician duties to help our Culinary/Baking & Pastries students understand the nutritional facts of the beverages they consume throughout the day. Students then had time to complete a scavenger hunt to learn more about the layout of a grocery store and found some South Dakota made products! #careerandtechnicaleducation #hyvee #siouxfalls
The CTE Academy is so excited to have the first Milana Arambasic Scholarship recipient. The Milana Arambasic Scholarship is sponsored by Arambasic Marketing. This scholarship was started in 2022 to recognize an Academy of Finance student who best exemplifies the characteristics of leadership, dedication, and enthusiasm for the AOF program. The recipient is determined based on staff recommendations and student responses to an essay.
The $500 scholarship is named for Milana Arambasic, who was a past AOF Alumni, who is currently Director of Sales and Marketing at ART Vision / ARTisan Skin and Laser Center, and owner of Arambasic Marketing. She has been a member of the AOF Advisory Board since 2018. Milana has a deep passion for the AOF program, and says it was instrumental to jump starting her career.
Milana is originally from Serbia, but has called Sioux Falls, South Dakota, her home since 2000. She is a graduate from both Southeast Technical Institute and the University of Sioux Falls, where she earned both her undergrad degree and her MBA.
In her free time, Milana loves to travel with her fiancé, spend time with family and friends, and help the community by volunteering. Milana is excited to be able to give back to the AOF program, and to watch the success of the future AOF graduates.
Congratulations to Jackson Lechtenberg from The Academy of Finance program at CTE. Jackson is also a Lincoln High School student. Congrats Jackson!
