A great student with great goals is how to describe Lucien MartinezSmith, Jr. Our newest “See the Vision” winner from Lincoln High School enrolled in Accounting this fall and his teacher, Mrs. Brunken, soon learned that she had a motivated young man on her hands. His teacher will say the Lucien has a knack for numbers and Lucien will say it is easy to ask questions in class. Lucien wrote, “I like the class approach that you can ask questions and get an answer that is easy to comprehend.” Lucien wants to become a Certified Public Accountant and go into real estate. It is very evident that Lucien is planning his future to Mrs. Brunken. MRs. Brunken says, “I see a bright future for Lucien. He knows how to explain numbers and his participation in the classroom shows me his leadership skills.” Lucien – asking questions, explaining numbers, class participation and making a positive impact on the people you are with demonstrate the merit of our belief in you and of what you can achieve in the future. Congratulations! You are a 22-23 “See the Vision” winner at the CTE Academy!
The staff at CTE is great...but we have an All-Star in our midst! Congrats to our very own Lynn Reding! Thank you for everything you do for our students, our teachers, and our administration! We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to the Sioux Falls School District and we are proud that you work with us!
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Alexis Shea is a senior from Washington High School and she has enrolled in Small Animal Science this fall semester and next spring semester she will be enrolled in Large Animal Science. Alexis stated, “It has opened by eyes to animals and a lot more than the basics. It is also extremely fun.” Our See the Vision winner, Washington Warrior and extremely strong animal science student has some goals. “I want to become a veterinarian, own my own clinic with a rescue attached.” CTE Agriculture Teacher, Mr. Jensen, says Alexis has the virtues and the abilities to make it happen. “Alexis is a true leader. She is the first to invite someone to sit with her and the first to make class activities fun.” Mr. Jensen explained that Alexis was a true leader when she set up a class tour to Dog Days Hotel and Day Camp – where she works! Alexis, we see a student that is driven, motivated, makes things happen and is exceptionally nice to other people. We know you love animals and have wonderful people skills which is a great combination for a vet clinic and an animal rescue shelter. We see a young lady that is destined to make a difference in the lives of people and animals. Congratulations on being a winner of CTE’s – See the Vision award!
Manikins are being used in Biomed to practice CPR skills and learn to measure patient vital signs.
Thanks to Southeast Technical College
and instructors Patrick Frentz and Steven Pierce for allowing the CTE Digital Animation Class to sit in on a class.
Our Culinary students along with their teacher Chef Whempner made 200 beef and bean burritos to serve with the program Nightwatch. Nightwatch is a local organization that helps deliver meals directly to food insecure neighborhoods in Sioux Falls. Many of our students took time out of their busy schedules to prepare and serve the meal last night. Great work Culinary students and Chef Whempner!
JOIN US IN 15 MINUTES for our second Family Forum Series virtual webinar! Tonight's topic will focus on anxiety.
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Health Careers students working on communication skills and barriers in healthcare!
Mark your calendars! Next Tuesday, October 25th the CTE Academy will be hosting our annual Career Fair & Open House. Take a tour of the CTE Academy, meet with industry professionals, post secondary education representatives, & military representatives! Open House style format from 4:00-7:00pm! Bring the family!
Chantelle Meyeraan has established a new “first” for the CTE Academy. Chantelle is our first “See the Vision” winner from our brand-new Agriculture Program. Our ground-breaking student is a junior from Roosevelt High School and is enrolled in Small Animal Science. Chantelle plans to take Large Animal Science in the spring semester. Chantelle wrote about her class, “I enjoy the hands-on learning and how relative it to the work force.” Her teacher, Mr. Jensen, said it is Chantelle’s approach to class that is the difference maker, “Chantelle always brings a smile to class, is always ready to lend a hand and is always supportive of her classmates.” Chantelle has made it clear that she loves animals and she hopes to work in animal science and agriculture some day. Chantelle – we think your abilities to initiate conversations, work on projects and communicate with other students is exceptional. Those skills together with a love for animals will make you a ground-breaking difference maker in the industry of animal science.
In the world of career and technical education, we often talk about industry standards. Industry standards is what our students need to understand and be able to do. In this case, it is being able to run a telehandler in Carpentry class. Each student is able to gain telehandler experiences with close supervision and the skill for handling materials.
The Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade is BACK for its 5th year celebrating heritage and culture in our community! Everyone is welcome to join in on the fun this Native American Day, Monday, October 10th. Celebrations start as early as 9 am, with the parade beginning at 11 am on 13th Street and Phillips. The theme of this year is “Wounspewicakyag Hena Ob Maunipi” – We Walk With Our Teachers.
The Native American Day Parade & celebrations are hope in continued healthy dialogue on conversations surrounding the health and well-being of Native Americans & Sioux Falls community through truth, reconciliation, and self-representation. #SiouxFallsNADP
If you are not able to attend the parade in person, watch the live stream at this link ---> https://youtu.be/cjjxSYsI7NY
Harmony Hutchinson is our first “See the Vision” winner of the school year. Harmony is a sophomore from Roosevelt High School and she is a veteran CTE student. Harmony has taken Robotics, Baking and Pastries and now she is taking Accounting I in our Academy of Finance Program. Harmony likes the hands-on-experiences and plans to apply for internships using what she has learned at the CTE Academy. Her teacher, Mrs. Brunken, says that Harmony has a skill for understanding and explaining what numbers mean. Mrs. Brunken said, “I look forward to providing opportunities to enhance Harmony’s financial aptitude and to work with her remarkable attitude. Harmony will be an excellent business leader in our community.” Harmony, we are thrilled to be a part of your journey to adulthood. We see your attitude, aptitude and efforts. Congratulations! You are a CTE “See the Vision” award winner!
Students in the Natural Resources class learned about pollution and were tasked with an oil spill clean up using a variety of everyday items like cotton balls, straws, and feathers to see which was most effective in their clean up! #careerandtechnicaleducation #siouxfalls #learnbydoing
Do you know all of the great course offerings the CTE Academy offers students?! Take a look at our video! https://youtu.be/bn_ATFDgn5M
Students created history of health care timelines in Health Careers and also practiced being patients getting in and out of the hospital beds, learned how to operate the hospital beds, and learned how to take pulses.
Excuse us while we brag for a minute… Our Superintendent is pretty talented! Dr. Jane Stavem is an accomplished pianist, vocalist, trumpet player, French horn player, percussionist, xylophone player… oh, and she also plays harmonica! 😉 These talents, along with her deep love for all things Fine Arts, earned her the honor of Parade Marshal for Festival of Bands 2022! We are proud to be lead by someone who values the role extracurriculars play in “preparing each student to succeed in a changing world!”
CTE staff supporting Orange Shirt Day!
Friday, September 30th, 2022, is Orange shirt day which began in Canada in 2013. It promotes awareness about the history of American Indian and Native Residential boarding school systems, which still impact Native American and First Nations communities in the United States and Canada. The day honors the children who were removed from their families and forced into boarding schools and remembers those who never returned home.
Updated breakfast and lunch pricing, how to re-apply for free and reduced meals, who gets low fund balance notifications, and an easy and delicious snack mix recipe to try at home. It's all in the October edition of the "What's the Scoop" newsletter from our Child Nutrition Services!
Read it here! ---> https://www.smore.com/g09r2
Introduction to Robotics students are designing three prototypes in the lab today! Does the control work?! How do we adjust?!
