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Thank you to everyone that participated in parent/teacher conferences. We are looking forward to the day when we can meet with you all in person to talk about your child's progress, but appreciate everyone's flexibility with our virtual protocols. Our teachers are expected to have 100% participation so we will continue to be working to get in touch with parents who missed the conference opportunity.

ELPA testing

Students in our English Language Learner (ELL) programs started taking the ELPA21 test today. Our testing window is March 1st-March 12th. It is required that we assess all of our students who are in our ELL programs as well as any students who have waived services. Students in grades K-5 will be taking tests on the computer in the areas of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.

What can parents do to help their child do well on the tests?

· Make sure students are to school on time

· Have your child dress comfortably

· Stick to normal bedtime and breakfast routines

· Be a positive cheerleader as they prepare each day

Save the Date: Kindergarten Registration-April 20th and 21st

Kindergarten Registration for Bryant will be held on Tuesday, April 20th and Wednesday, April 21st. We have been pushing out additional information regarding registration. Please feel free to click on the link to begin your online registration: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/enrollment-and-registration/tk-kindergarten-registration/?fbclid=IwAR2ydgfzLBQab9Zmp0FX7Cjim1M3S-jUVT3yA7zVk9NzPxIq-Dl9PopOT0U

We look forward to a great day meeting all of our incoming Bryant Bears! Students will need to be 5 years old by September 15, 2021 to register.

Preschool

SCCSD is now accepting applications for students to attend preschool for the 2021-22 school year. Students must be 4 years old by September 15 and be an Iowa resident. The application can be found on the district website under preschool. You can also call our office at 712-279-6819 for assistance.

Reminder

We are still not able to allow birthday treats into the building. An exception was made at Valentine's day to help students have a more typical celebration. The COVID cleaning protocol that has to occur when food is consumed in the classrooms is much more rigorous than our normal COVID cleaning protocol. Not only does the process take twice as long, it is also not as safe for our students to be around, especially when food is present. I appreciate your help in following this protocol. I am hopeful that as we roll into next school year this might be able to go back to something more normal.

I hope you are all enjoying this weather. Let's hope that March coming in like a lamb does not mean it is going to go out like a lion!

Below you will see our recent data that shows where our students started in the fall on their FAST Math assessments and where they are now based on the winter testing we just completed in February. As a reminder our goal is for our building proficiency to increase by 7% from fall to spring. You can see in the graph below our scores increased by 3.07%. Specific information to your child was shared with you at parent/teacher conferences.

You can see that while we have made growth in most grades, we still have work to do. Our teachers are digging into their classroom data to determine what specifically needs to be done to support students moving forward. This dig will help them to design their instruction for whole group as well as the teacher table. In addition teachers are using the data to help focus their Number Sense routines and Fact Fluency work with students.

Below you will see our recent data that shows where our students started in the fall on their FAST Literacy assessments and where they are now based on the winter testing we just completed in mid to late January. As a reminder our goal is for our building proficiency to increase by 10% from fall to spring. Specific information to your child was shared with you at parent/teacher conferences.

You can see from the graph below that we are well on our way to meeting that goal. Our students increased by 7.38%. While we have made growth in most grades, we still have work to do. Our teachers have dug into their classroom data to determine what specifically needs to be done to support students moving forward. We have used this data along with other data sources to revamp our WIN (What I Need) interventions. We are also focusing on our explicit instruction at the teacher table during our literacy rounds as we move into spring.

Calling all parents and families of children ages 2 through 5 years old (not yet attending Kindergarten), we are excited to announce that we will be offering virtual learning courses and learning kits for interested parents on various ways to help your child get ready for Kindergarten. There is no cost to you to participate. This is a great opportunity to learn more tips and tricks on helping your students prepare for school.

These classes will include literacy skills, mathematic skills, and social and emotional skills during the 2020-21 Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions. These self-paced learning sessions will be available to you through the virtual and safe access of your own homes with approved pre-registration using the "sign in" and "create your account" option, and registering for the current session. Families completing the current online learning course will be shipped a set of “all you need learning tools & toys” to help your child develop imperative ready for school skills.

Go to this webpage to sign up today! Sign up here àt https://www.readyforkindergarten.org/siouxcity

Session Dates:

· #3 Spring (Social & Emotional) self-paced courses will run from February 19 through April 18.

The Sioux City Community Schools are committed to providing students safe learning environments, high-quality educational programs, and the skills they need to achieve lifelong success on whatever paths they choose. To meet that commitment, we must listen to you about how we can best support your child. This year, your feedback is even more critical as we navigate the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19. Share your feedback on the Return-to-Learn Plan, school quality, and student support. The survey is open from March 1 – March 22. Check your email for a link to access the survey. If you do not see an email or if would prefer to complete a paper survey, please call 712-224-7471. Thank you.

The Sioux City Community School District launched a new website that provides timely information for parents. Everything you need to know is at your fingertips. Access tools, resources, and tips, all specifically designed to support you and your child.

From the Homepage You can Access:

· School Menus

· Infinite Campus

· Canvas

· Let’s Talk

· News

· Events

· Our Photo Gallery

· Students Spotlights

Dig a Little Further to Fin New Features Including:

· Parent Guide to Student Success

· Tools to Stay Connected

· Online High School Course Guide

· And so much more!

Explore the District Website on Desktop or Mobile[MA2]

From camps to sports leagues to family services, the SCCSD Virtual Backpack serves as a link between non-profit community partners and our students and families.

Would you like to get weekly updates about events? Sign Up for the Virtual Backpack email list here.

Mar. 1-12 ELPA testing window opens

Mar. 16 Spring Picture Day

Mar. 31 Early Dismissal 2:30

Apr. 1 No School

Apr. 2 No School

Apr. 5 No School

Apr. 21 and 22 Kindergarten Registration

Apr. 26-May 14 ISASP testing window grades 3-12

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Jen Gomez, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, gomezj2@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/bryant
Location: 3040 Jones Street, Sioux City, IA 51104, USA
Phone: 712-279-6819
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