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ANOTHER new Staff Star! Barb Christophersen teaches Power Math at Ben Reifel MS and makes lessons engaging for students. Her care is contagious. https://youtu.be/LeIwn8s7HpQ

Our newest Staff Star is devoted to students, relationships, and helping others. She's made a huge impression at Memorial MS this year, with ripple effects that continue far into the community. Meet Rachel. https://youtu.be/UgbN0DSHhNA

Whittier Middle School’s Culture Squad just recorded a new panel discussion about the triumphs and challenges of growing diversity in middle schools today.

Please join us as we celebrate our 2022 SFSD Retirees and Staff with 25 years of service, Thursday, May 5th. Tickets may be purchased for the event through PayPal: https://bit.ly/2022BanquetTickets . (A PayPal account not required, you can check out with a credit card.) 2022 Recognition Celebration: Thursday, May 5th, 2022 6:30pm – Doors open at 6:00pm Country Club of Sioux Falls 3400 W 22nd Street Retiree Spotlight: https://www.smore.com/bj27p 25 Year Honoree Spotlight: https://www.smore.com/7yxvh For questions about the event, please contact Human Resources at amira.lawrence@k12.sd.us

📌 Reminder! 🌷 Spring Break starts tomorrow! There will be NO school Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022. See you on Tuesday, April 19!

This week on the District News Minute: Celebrating the SD Week of Work, a Memorial teacher is in the running for a big award, and the last day of school is finalized! https://youtu.be/d02pAU6BJ0s

Mark your calendars! The last day of school will be Wednesday, May 25th, 2022. The Sioux Falls School Board approved a recommendation at their meeting tonight to move the last day of school from Tuesday, May 24, 2022 to Wednesday, May 25, 2022 due to the one day of school missed for inclement weather in December.

Please help us congratulate Memorial Middle School's, Marta Benson for being nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award! The National History Day award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students. Each of the 58 National History Day affiliates may nominate exceptional educators and Mrs. Benson is this year’s nominee from South Dakota. Every nominee for the $10,000 award is a teacher who demonstrates a commitment to engaging students in historical learning through the innovative use of primary sources, implementation of active learning strategies to foster historical thinking skills, and participation in the National History Day Contest. The national winner will be selected by a committee of experienced teachers and historians, and announced on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the National History Day National Contest Awards Ceremony to be held virtually. Congratulations, Mrs. Benson!

April's edition of "What's the Scoop" - a monthly newsletter from the Child Nutrition department is here! This month we highlight the urgent changes surrounding free school meals and take you on a tour of the Sonia Sotomayor lunch room. View here! ---> https://www.smore.com/mg4ds

Summer Youth Band Camp is BACK for 2022 and NEW this year...Summer Youth Orchestra Camp! Register for one or BOTH now through ComEd! https://www.smore.com/p5mcn

It's National Library Week! (And more specifically, National Library Day!) First started in 1958, National Library Week is a time where we celebrate our school libraries and the library professionals who continue to have an incredible impact on connecting students to literature. School library workers play a critical role in our students educational careers and help to transform lives and strengthen our community. Please help us thank our extraordinary SFSD library staff!

Our latest District News Minute: School lunch changes for next year, the wrap of the 2022 SD legislative session, and a brand new SFSD app! https://youtu.be/SuyEbSvhuLE

If he's not leading on the BB or tennis court, he's in the front row cheering on the Pats. A multi-sport athlete, StuCo President, sports editor @lhsstatesman & collegiate-level scholar. "When you think of Lincoln High School, you think Gage Gohl." https://youtu.be/UHGgzKiCujQ

Do you have a passion for building a strong foundation of successful reading skills in students? The Secondary Reading Intervention Teacher assists classroom teachers with developing their knowledge and use of evidence based reading interventions to support secondary students who need more intensive instructional support in order to develop critical reading skills. The Secondary Reading Intervention Teacher models effective instruction, provides professional learning for staff, supports implementation of reading interventions, and monitors the use of interventions in the classroom. This position also assists building teams at middle and high schools with analyzing data to support instruction. Requirements: Master's degree in Reading, or Master's Degree with an endorsement in Reading required. (Willingness to pursue endorsement may be acceptable). Evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience in the classroom desired. Ability to plan, model, and provide professional learning on targeted instructional strategies for all learners (e.g., special education, general education); must possess instructional technology skills, communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel, and parents. Have knowledge of the Science of Reading, foundational reading development and skills, curriculum materials, content standards and assessments. To apply: https://sf.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=4464

The countdown is on! The end of March is just a few days away, which means we are near the end of the #EverybodyReads community-wide reading initiative. As a community, we've read over 300k books in just 29 days! This is an incredible effort by our schools and the rest of the community. Let's end the month strong and keep our trees growing! What do you think, can we make it to 350K by Friday? 📚

Wow! We are blown away by the $15,323 raised for Sioux Falls Public Schools without PTA/PTOs through Night of Hope & Caring! Our partners at Levo Credit Union and the Sioux Falls STORM Football Team knocked it out of the stadium with their efforts! On behalf of our students who will benefit, a heartfelt THANKS to all who contributed!

Our schools are wasting no time in getting prepared for 2022-2023! For 5th graders moving up from elementary, middle school can be an intimidating place. Upcoming tours, summer orientations and videos like this one are available to ease fears. https://youtu.be/0hWCGlznFGc

Please help us congratulate our newest SFSD All Star, Karen Hanisch! Hanisch works in the Child Nutrition Department. She was nominated for this award by Child Nutrition Supervisor, Gay Anderson who had this to say about her, "This has been a very hard school start for our department and Karen has been in the middle from beginning to end to get things aligned with menus changes, menu shortages and other things that have tried to hold her work back. She has remained dedicated putting in extra time and assuring our students are safe." Congratulations, Karen!

This week on the District News Minute: Public School Proud grant winners in your local schools, a new survey for parents to gather feedback, and the 2022 Night of Hope and Caring! https://youtu.be/DSPiZZlKSE0

Community Engagement is a strong focus for the Sioux Falls School District. Take this 7-question survey to help us learn more about your interactions with your school and with other families. https://survey.k12insight.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsXRVPsQQSYsPsPsPsYQRWQRXQQ&lang=0