CUBS News
Cleveland Elementary
Mission: Cleveland Community - Working Together to Achieve and Succeed.
Newsletter Date:
January 15, 2021
Volume 2, Issue 6
Mark your Calendar!
NO SCHOOL THESE DATES:
Monday, January 18
Monday, February 15
Tuesday, February 16
Friday, March 12
Friday, April 2
Monday, April 5
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Monday, January 18th from 11:40-2:40
Thursday, January 21st from 3:00-7:00
Monday, January 25th from 3:00-7:00
Early Dismissal Day
Friday, March 19
We will be dismissing at 1:00PM.
Our Teachers have In-service right after dismissal on this day.
Please make after school plans for this early day.
School Related Cancellations and Postponements
It is important to be prepared for the winter storms and extreme cold that every South Dakota winter brings. Please read the following information so you are aware of the procedures for school related cancellations and postponements.
District leaders rely on experts from the National Weather Service and city/county officials when we make decisions on school cancellations, late starts or early dismissals.
Cancelling School/Late Start
When a severe storm hits the area, or is forecast, we start contacting local officials as early as 3:00 a.m. We communicate with our Operational Services Department, the Weather Bureau, the City Street Department, Sioux Falls Transit, and our transportation contractors. It is our goal to decide whether or not to cancel school by 5 a.m. to allow time for parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared, food services to prepare meals and the bus company to begin operations. In the event that school needs to be cancelled or delayed, families will be alerted via a ParentLink phone call. These calls will generally be sent between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. to accommodate families whose children are picked up by buses at 6:45 a.m. Announcements are also made on the District’s website, Sioux Falls School District social media sites (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsSchoolDistrict/ and Twitter: twitter.com/SFSchools ) the SFSD app, and over the local radio and television stations.
Because the public schools have a limited rural area, it is often possible for Sioux Falls to have school when nearby towns may not.
Early Dismissal
Storms occasionally move in during the day, making it necessary to assess whether or not to dismiss school early. We choose early dismissal only under the most extreme circumstances. In most cases, it is safer for students to remain at school due to the need for transportation and proper supervision. In the rare instances when schools are dismissed early, families will receive a ParentLink phone call and the information will appear on the District’s website at www.sf.k12.sd.us, and our Sioux Falls School District social media sites (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsSchoolDistrict/ and Twitter: twitter.com/SFSchools ). Announcements are also made over the local radio and television stations.
Notifications refer to dismissal “one hour early” or “two hours early” because of the number of different building schedules. In addition to noting the early dismissal, announcements about evening activities are normally included.
It is very important that every family has a plan for early dismissal. Be sure your student knows where to go in case no one is at home. Parents/Guardians are urged to talk with their student about his/her safety during winter weather emergencies.
Be Safe This Winter
The school system offers these suggestions concerning cold weather and
emergency situations:
1. Listen for a ParentLink phone call regarding school closings, late starts, or early dismissals. Check the District’s website at www.sf.k12.sd.us for updated information. Follow us on our Sioux Falls School District social media sites (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxFallsSchoolDistrict/ and Twitter: twitter.com/SFSchools ) for updated information. Announcements will also be made on local radio and television stations. (Please avoid calling schools or the Instructional Planning Center. Phone lines are needed for emergency communications.)
2. Make sure students are properly dressed for predicted weather conditions so they are prepared for walking or waiting for a bus in the cold or for being delayed on a bus in a weather-related situation.
3. Students should not arrive at school until the scheduled time for outdoor staff supervision or the breakfast program begins.
4. Develop a plan and inform your student about where your student will go if school is dismissed early.
5. School officials will use their best judgment about school closings, late starts, or early dismissals, but please remember that a parent has the right to keep children home or to pick them up from school early if they feel weather conditions require this action.
Principal Corner
Hello Cleveland Families,
We are excited to visit with you during conferences in the next two weeks. You should have received your conference time from your child’s teacher. They will be on January 18, 21, and 25. As you know conferences will be held in a virtual format once again. Our goal this round, is to use video conferencing via google meet as much as possible. We believe meeting in person is the most effective way to discuss student progress at school but realize that it’s not feasible yet at this point. So we will take the next best thing and see each other on a screen! If video conferencing will not work for you, we will still connect via phone.
Partnering together to educate your children is important to their success. During conferences, we will provide an update on progress, review any previous talking points, and together determine best steps to take to continue the academic growth. Please be sure to ask any questions that you are thinking so we can provide necessary clarity. Moving forward beyond conferences, please don’t hesitate to contact us at school if you have any concerns or questions.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sheaffer
Dental Mobile Coming to Cleveland
Your student’s teeth are important. Dental disease (cavities) can threaten a child’s health, wellbeing, and achievement. Children with oral health problems can have difficulty eating, sleeping and paying attention in school. Nearly 1 in 4 South Dakota children has untreated tooth decay.
The Delta Dental mobile truck will be at Cleveland Elementary on March 8-12, 2021. If your student has not seen a dentist in the last two years, please call 605-367-6150 or have your student stop by the office to pick up the required paperwork.
Thank You!
Renae Peyton, RN, BSN
Cleveland Elementary School Nurse
Give Credit for Your Scans!
Silent Auction! for Cleveland PTA
We are having a fundraiser for Cleveland Elementary PTA.
Our Silent Auction is being held January 18-25.
Go to https://fb.me/ClevelandPTASiouxFalls
or look for Cleveland Elementary PTA on Facebook.
We have dozens of great items to bid on, including gift cards to many great local and national retailers!
Happy Bidding!!!
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Free Preschool Options
“FREE Child Screenings”
The Sioux Falls School District is offering developmental screenings for preschool children who reside within the Sioux Falls School District.
Screenings can be completed from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (schedule could change with seasons). Some evening appointments also are available. Children from birth to age five are eligible for the free service. For information or to schedule a free appointment, call the Early Childhood screening office at 367-8488.
Relay Services for Hearing Impaired: Dial 711 before the desired number.
The Early Childhood screening office is located at:
1101 N Western Avenue
Kids Inc. (After School Daycare)
Looking for a place for your child to go after school each day?
Kids Inc. offers affordable, quality child care for all elementary age children right at your child’s school. Care is provided immediately after school until 6 pm daily. No transportation needed-students can simply head to the lunchroom area after school is over to check in with a Kids Inc. staff member. Parents can pick up their children anytime between the end of school and 6:00 p.m.
Daily snack is provided as well as help with homework & reading time along with fun, educational activities. Kids can enjoy use of the gym, computer lab, and spend time with friends playing games or doing arts & crafts.
Please call the Kids Inc. Office at 367-4424 for more information. Spaces are limited and fill on a first come, first serve basis.
http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/parents/after-school-programs/kids-inc-after-school
Substitute Teachers Needed
Are you looking for another way to support your public schools? How about Substitute Teaching? Substitute teachers are needed daily to maintain the educational progress of students.
Sub EA rates this year are $13.64
Sub Clerical rates this year are $15.98
Contact us
Website: http://www.sf.k12.sd.us/cleveland/home
Location: Sioux Falls, SD, USA
Phone: 605-367-6150