SCCS TEACHING AND LEARNING SEGMENT
In the January Home Bulletin I shared a slice of what happens inside the walls of SCCS, describing what faculty do during our professional development time on Wednesday afternoons to keep improving our craft. In today’s slice, I would like to share an example from second grade that demonstrates how our faculty design learning experiences that nurture and engage students in a balanced approach to reading, writing, and communicating effectively. Our master teachers and paraprofessionals divide their English Language Arts class time into 20-30 minutes of decoding skill practice, 20-25 minutes of small group reading instruction, and 20-30 minutes of whole class instruction. Our teachers weave in grammar, spelling and a minimum of 30 minutes of writing instruction as well. It is pretty amazing to see how many different opportunities students are given to develop their reading, writing, and communicating abilities!
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TRAILBLAZER DAYS - Jan. 30-Feb. 3
Trailblazer Days continue:
Thursday, February 2
Decade Day
Students are invited to choose a decade and dress in clothing from that time period.
We will have a series of mini-assemblies featuring the Omaha Street Percussion Ensemble.
Friday, February 3
Celebrate SCCS - Fan Friday
Students are invited to dress in their favorite team gear.
We’ll have the annual 8th grade vs. teachers volleyball match from 2:30-3:00 in the gym. Students in grades 5-8 are invited to attend.
SCCS RECEIVES STEM BEST® + HD PROGRAM AWARD
The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council recently announced Sioux Center Christian School as one of the 37 schools awarded the STEM BEST® (Businesses Engaging Students and Teachers) + HD (High Demand) Grant. The STEM BEST Program brings schools and businesses together to provide students with real workplace experiences, introduce businesses and career opportunities in Iowa, and gain career-ready skills. SCCS has been awarded $40,000 toward the Blazer Center addition, specifically for the science lab planned to be built.
The STEM BEST + HD Program encourages teachers and industry professionals to work side-by-side to develop a work-based learning model that incorporates STEM subjects like mathematics and science with experiential learning opportunities to emphasize high-demand skills for the workplace. SCCS will be partnering with Interstates to make the project a reality. Thank you to Interstates for your partnership!
We praise God for this gift!
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
- Please check the online calendar for upcoming events (http://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/calendar.cfm)
- UPDATE: Transportation information for Friday, Feb. 3 - Sioux Center Community Schools will be having school now on Feb. 3, as a snow make-up day. All buses will run as normal.
PARENT VISIT DAY
We value the partnership between our parents and school! We want to invite you into the school so you can experience what’s happening in the classroom. Each grade level will be hosting a Parent Visit Day again this year.
5th Grade parent visit day will be on Friday, Feb. 3. The morning will start with a welcome in the orchestra room at 10:55 followed by a classroom visit from 11:05-11:55 and lunch will be served at 11:55. We will be ordering pizza from Pizza Ranch for our guests and will start with 2 pieces of pizza per person. You are welcome to stay for recess as well! Looking forward to seeing you then!
6th grade parent visit day will be on Friday, Feb. 10. The morning will start with a welcome at 11:00, followed by a classroom visit from 11:10-12:00 and lunch will be served at 12:00. We will be ordering pizza from Pizza Ranch for our guests and will start with 2 pieces of pizza per person. You are welcome to stay for recess as well! Please sign up here by Tuesday, Feb. 7, so we know how many to plan for. Looking forward to seeing you then!
More information will be sent out later for the 7th & 8th visit day on Friday, February 24, which will begin at 11:00.
ROUND UP INFORMATION
Do you have a child who is ready to start Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten this fall? Our Parent Information meeting is on Thursday, March 2 and Round Up is Thursday or Friday, March 30 or 31. Go to our website (https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/tkkroundup.cfm) or stop by the office to get a Round Up packet if you didn’t receive one from preschool. If you know of any families who might be interested in sending their child to SCCS, please share this information with them!
WE ARE HIRING
Sioux Center Christian School invites you to consider the opportunity to work with a dedicated faculty and staff, passionate parents, and fantastic students through the following positions with a start date of August 1, 2023. The ideal candidate loves God, loves kids, and loves learning. Interested applicants should complete the faculty application package, located at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm A review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
- School Counselor (Full-time)
- Title 1 (0.85 FTE or adjusted based on the best fit candidate)
- Reading Specialist (Full-time)
- Discovery (Full-Time)
- 4th Grade (Full-time)
- 3rd Grade (Full-time)
- Paraprofessional (Full-time one-to-one support for a 1st grader) - start day August 2023
- Paraprofessional (Full-time one-to-one support for a 4th grader) - start day August 2023
- Bus Drivers
- Custodian
ASSISTANT CUSTODIAN POSITION OPENING: Sioux Center Christian School is looking to fill the position of assistant custodian. We are looking for a hardworking, dependable, detail-oriented person to serve in this position, working 2-5 hours/day after school releases (working any time after 3:15). Responsibilities include general cleaning and custodial duties. This position has very flexible hours to meet your schedule. We invite you to join our fast-paced, fun work environment! Interested candidates should forward the staff application (found at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/connectwithus/employment.cfm), and a resume to Josh Bowar, head of school, at jbowar@siouxcenterchristian.com. A review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS: We are in need of substitute teachers for this school year. Subs are needed for teachers and paras at all grade levels, kitchen crew and at times a nurse. Please fill out the form at the link below if you are interested in adding your name to the sub list. SCCS will provide all training, and you even get a free lunch when you sub! Qualifications for being a sub include a love of children, the ability to follow teacher lesson plans, flexibility, and a commitment to Christian education. We invite you to join us!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchPyh3Fnjis7w7htYQfnSK137TfmJ339p5IfWqkRChIwhAqQ/viewform
STORYLINE CHAPEL
Storyline chapels are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1:35pm in the gym. Please remind your child to wear their chapel t-shirt. Parents and guests are WELCOME to attend! You may also join our livestream (and recording) at https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/livestream.cfm
Storyline Chapel Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaU4iNoUawUq8yQH7NLx7eQFcBk06m529
OUTLET 75
Congratulations to managers, Melissa Punt and Amy Feekes, plus all the Outlet 75 volunteers who have made the biggest distribution from O75 to SCCS possible! Outlet 75 was able to write a $40,000 distribution check to SCCS from Oct – Dec profits (and we had a snowstorm almost every Wed-Thurs in December)!! This brings the total contributions from Outlet 75 since they opened in 2019 to $259,000!
Volunteers make this kind of profit possible! Thank you, parents, for fulfilling the commitment you made at the beginning of the year to help at Outlet75. It has been a huge blessing!
Sign up now for the February and March shifts – February has some openings that need to be filled soon!
February: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAAAD22ABFEC52-february
March: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4AAAAD22ABFEC52-march
Outlet 75 sells new clothing, shoes, home décor, kitchenware, bedding and more …and all profits go to Sioux Center Christian School and contribute to the Alternate Revenue discount that was on your tuition statement!
Open hours: Wednesdays 11am-8pm and Thursdays 11am – 3pm. One Saturday each month (February 11 is the next open Saturday 10am-1pm)
Location: About 1 mile south of Sioux Center on Hwy 75. Look for the red flag.
If you have any questions about helping at Outlet 75, please feel free to email info@shopoutlet75.com
FOOD SERVICE NEWS
- Thanks to everyone who signed up to help with dishwashing this year! If you would like to help out you can sign up here. If you have questions, contact Ashley Keith (akeith@siouxcenterchristian.com).
- You can find the lunch and dishwashing schedule here.
- If you would like to eat lunch with your child, please contact school 24 hours in advance.
PELLA STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH AWARD
REQUESTED ANNOUNCEMENTS
https://www.siouxcenterchristian.com/currentfamilies/officehandouts.cfm is the place to check regularly for camp information, registration forms, and more!
Currently there is information for:
- Hull PRCS Guild 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
- Iowa State University Extension and Dordt University STEAM FEST
- Inspiration Hills Summer Camp Brochure
- 2023 Drivers Education Options
