Anne Sullivan Elementary Newsletter

September 2016 Issue #1

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“Together we will build a nurturing community committed to the academic success of each student. “

Learning Never Stops By Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent

Welcome back to what I’m certain will be another exciting year in the Sioux Falls School District! By now, I hope you and your student(s) have developed a routine that includes a healthy breakfast, a priority on school attendance, nightly reading and just the right amount of rest. It’s been said that play is a child’s work. This summer, I’m pleased to say we introduced a good balance of both in a new program called Summer Climb. The focus of the 8-week Summer Climb experience is to increase reading and math scores among students who struggle. A small group of children in Kindergarten through third grade in three schools – nearly 200 students - were given the opportunity to spend their summer learning. And, learning they did! Summer Climb students at Hawthorne, Hayward and Laura B. Anderson Elementary Schools built and launched rockets to sharpen their science and math skills. They wrote stories and attended play performances in the park. They went on field trips and experienced nature, first-hand. Some of the District’s top teachers guided their learning and created an unforgettable summer in an effort to boost student achievement. We’ll be tracking Summer Climb students throughout the year to see if the extra classroom time had a positive impact. And, as soon as we have results from our youngest learners, we’ll be sure to share the news.

Summer break rarely means quiet halls in the high schools. Between sports practices, marching band rehearsals, Driver’s Education and other community events, there is plenty to squeeze in to the months of June, July and August. In addition to these extracurricular activities, I’m pleased to tell you about how our more veteran students focused on academics through the summer, as well.

High school students who were close to completing their coursework on the last day of school, but just needed a little extra time, found that opportunity at each of our high schools this year. Teachers stayed overtime to guide students toward completing assignments and taking tests to keep them on pace for graduation. More than 450 motivated students spent part of their summer taking courses to get ahead on credits. It is admirable that so many students value their education over their vacation.

As you can see, the Sioux Falls School District is serious about this business of educating students. We’ve adjusted what you might consider to be the traditional school year to meet the needs of today’s learners. We are excited to see how these efforts benefits students – and in turn, benefit our community - in the months and years to come.

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Health 101: Important! Keep Your Children Healthy

NOTICE: The State Department of Health is no longer providing free flu vaccine to schools, which means the Sioux Falls School District will not be holding flu shot clinics in the middle and high schools this year. Families should contact their health care provider for the flu vaccine.

Seasonal colds, flu and other respiratory illnesses are unwelcome interruptions to our lives. Encourage your child to practice the following prevention tips:

• Avoid close contact with those who are sick. Don’t share food/drinks.

• Cover coughs and sneezes. Help keep germs from circulating-cover your nose with a tissue when sneezing and dispose tissues properly. When coughing, cover your mouth with your arm, not your hand.

• Wash your hands periodically with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use hand sanitizer when you’re not near a sink.

• Avoid touching your face. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose or mouth.

• Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink plenty of fluids, manage stress and eat nutritious foods.

• Get a flu vaccine, it’s not too late!

Gold cards are available at NO charge to residents 60 years or older! The

Sioux Falls School District is excited to welcome your participation in our

public school and community events through the Gold Card Club! As a

valued Gold Card Member, you can enjoy several Member perks:

• Discounted entrance fee to public school sporting and fine art events.

The cost is only $1! • Biannual Community Education Catalogs mailed directly to you! • Invitations to Gold Card Series Events!

Gold Card Series Events are provided by the joint efforts of Community Education and the Fine Arts Department. You will have the opportunity to see talent from elementary,

middle and high school students while also learning something new! The Series is held at a variety of school

buildings and sometimes includes a meal. Minimal fees may

be required for Gold Card Events.

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To become part of the club, stop in at any Sioux Falls School District front desk, come into the Instructional Planning Center 201 E. 38th St.

or call 605-367-7999

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