Kindergarten Registration is TONIGHT @ Cleveland from 4:00-6:00.
Please pass this information along to someone who has a Kindergartner next year and may not know about this event.
The PTA meeting scheduled for this evening will be rescheduled to next week, Tuesday, March 11th at 5:30 pm.
Happy Social Worker Week!
In the Sioux Falls School District, every student's journey is unique. For many of the kids we serve, our school social workers are there every step of the way! Whether offering a listening ear, connecting families to resources, or advocating for students' well-being, their dedication ignites hope and creates lasting impact in our schools.
This year's theme, Unite to Ignite: Celebrating Our Impact, is a perfect reflection of how our social workers bring people together to create brighter futures for students.
THANK YOU to our incredible school social workers for your compassion and care!
Today was the last Director Called Meeting for this school year. Teachers spent time backward planning strong Tier 1 instruction for the 4th quarter of school in the area of Mathematics.
Before the hard work starts, we always begin with a team builder. Today's team builder was similar to the game Master Mind. One person created a pattern that was hidden, while other members of the team made one move to try and match the pattern.
#learningisfun
Congratulations to our ROARing students for the month of February! These students were Respectful, took Ownership, Achieved their goals and were Role models!
Way to go Cleveland Cubs!!
We had such a BUSY and EXCITING day at Cleveland today! Students met their goal of earning 4,500 ROAR slips for the month of FEBRUARY! To celebrate, Viewboards were brought into the lunchroom and students enjoyed watching funny videos while they ate.
#laughterinthelunchroom
Our 5th graders worked on decimals in math today by becoming baristas! Students worked on pricing items, determining place value, comparing, adding and subtracting decimals.
THANKS TO STARBUCKS for the generous donation of CAKE POPS for each our our 5th grade students and for supplying the cups so our 5th grade teachers could make "pink drinks" for each student.
#learningisfun
#ourteachersROCK
Cleveland 4th and 5th graders had the opportunity to meet players from SMSU today.
Our 4th graders have the privilege of seeing a game on Monday thanks to a generous donation from the NSIC Intercollegiate Conference.
Our 5th graders have the privilege of attending a Summit League game on Friday thanks to a generous donation from the Summit League as well as Promising Futures.
Our kids are SO lucky to have such wonderful Community Support!! They are provided opportunities of a lifetime and we are SO grateful!
Congratulations to our Cubs Count Winners this week. These students were all here each day and on time for the entire week! Way to Go Cubs!!!
#attendancematters
Please plan to attend this opportunity to meet other Cleveland parents and share your ideas of how we can make Cleveland the best place to be!
We are still celebrating last night's wonderful Teacher of the Year event! So many amazing educators to celebrate! Congratulations again to 2025 Teacher of the Year, Bruce Rekstad, who left with a $4,000 check, courtesy of our friends at Vern Eide. Also, a huge congratulations to the other four finalists, Jennifer Aerts, Bryan Aukerman, Scott Amundson, and Jessica Foley. New this year, thanks to the generosity of the Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation, these four finalists walked away with $1,000 each. So many wonderful memories were shared last night! We are so grateful to everyone who attended, from nominees and their friends and families to past ToY winners, past educators, school board members, SDEA friends, and SFSD administrators, it truly was an unforgettable night! Were you at the event? Feel free to get your photos here! https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC3KKk You can watch the full video of the event here! https://youtu.be/D-60TEv2ijA
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! If you have a child entering Kindergarten next year, please join us for Kindergarten Registration!!
Tonight is the night! The 2025 Teacher of the Year will be announced at an event starting at 7:00 PM. Watch live with us here! ---> https://youtube.com/live/MnFs9wL28Oo?feature=share
A recent Facebook post regarding Washington High School falsely claimed a routine request for a birth certificate was related to immigration status.
State Law (SDCL 13-27-3.1-3.3) requires all public school students to have a birth certificate on file within 30 days of enrollment. When required records are missing from student files, school staff regularly attempt to contact families before sending the required information to the State’s Attorney.
These requests are made solely to ensure compliance with State Law and to maintain complete student records. They are in no way related to immigration enforcement. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our students and their families.
Please reach out to your child’s school or the district office with any questions rather than relying on social media for accurate information. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping student records up to date.
With the extensive professional development our teachers have been immersed in over the past few weeks, we took some time to pause and recharge.
Yesterday, our staff came together for a learning session centered on self-care and strengthening our school culture. Educators had the opportunity to choose activities that helped them relax and connect, including coloring, puzzling, and games.
The session emphasized the importance of well-being and teamwork, creating a positive and supportive environment for all. To add to the experience, staff enjoyed strawberry floats and snacks. It was a refreshing and meaningful time for all!
There will be a PTA meeting tonight, Tuesday, February 11th, at Cleveland Elementary beginning at 5:15.
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be 5-years-old on or before September 1st? If so, Online Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open on the Sioux Falls School District website or through the Parent Portal. Start your child off on the right foot this upcoming school year and get them registered now! https://www.sf.k12.sd.us/page/school-registration
A big congratulations to Class 203 and Class 501 for leading the way in attendance for January! With an outstanding 95.94%, Class 203 takes the top spot, closely followed by Class 501 with an impressive 95.75%. Your commitment to showing up each day makes a huge difference in learning and our school community. Keep up the great work, and let's continue striving for even higher attendance next month!
This morning during our in-service, Cleveland and Susan B. Anthony teachers participated in professional learning using the PLC+ model. Teachers worked together to share ideas, reflect on their teaching practices, and find new ways to support student learning and success. These professional learning days are all about growing as educators so our teachers can better meet the needs of your children in the classroom.
REMINDER: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, February 3rd. Teachers will be attending In-service in the morning followed by Parent-Teacher Conferences from 12:00-7:00 at Cleveland.
If you are unsure of your scheduled time, you can call the school office. We look forward to sharing the progress of your child/ren with you during your scheduled time Monday or Thursday night of this week.
