The Jefferson Street Times

• March Events
• March Lunch Menu
• Koch's Corner
• Spring Music Concert Information
• Spring Picture Day Information
• Kindergarten Registration
• District News

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• 1st-4th- Read Across America Week
• 3rd & 10th- Get Ready for Kindergarten Class (5:00-7:00pm & 5:00-6:30pm)
• 9th- Spring Pictures
• 15th- Bring a Book, Take a Book
• 17th- End of 3rd Quarter
• 30th & 31st- Kindergarten Registration ( NO SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN ONLY)

Looking Ahead.....

• April 12th- Spring Music Concert ( all grades/ @ North High School)
• April 13th- Early Dismissal (2:30)
• April 14th-18th- Spring Break (No School)
• April 29th- Snow Make up Day or No School

Future Star Families,

I hope this newsletter finds all of you healthy and happy. It is hard to believe we are already heading into March! It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming our students back to Leeds for the start of the 2021-2022 school year.

As we move towards spring, our teachers and staff are working diligently to prepare the students for the upcoming ISASP assessments and the spring FAST literacy and math assessments. Please be mindful, as always, of the importance of your children getting plenty of sleep, staying healthy, and attending school every day! We feel so blessed to be able to educate your children at Leeds Elementary, and are looking forward to a spring filled with warm weather and lots of learning!

As we continue our preparation for a strong finish to the 2021-2022 school year, we will begin planning for continued student success in the upcoming school year as well. Any teacher requests for the 2022-2023 school year will be accepted in writing until March 31. Please be mindful and include an academic reason you are requesting your teacher of choice. We will do our very best to accommodate the request keeping in consideration the requirements to meet the academic needs of all our students.

As we hope for warmer weather, we want to keep our students focused on continuing to strive to do their best. I appreciate all of the effort you put in at home to ensure this carries over into their school day, as it impacts their academic standing. Thank you to all of our students, staff, families, and SLS (Leeds Boosters) for your continuous support.

Have a great month,

Mr. Koch

Principal, Leeds Elementary School

Picture Day for Leeds Elementary School is scheduled for Wednesday, March 9, 2022!

Please go to inter-state.com/order and use order code 67536VF.

Please note, only students who purchase pictures with a picture packet or online will have their picture taken.

Kindergarten registration will be held on Wednesday, March 30th and

Thursday, March 31st . There will be no school for kindergarten only, on

these days. Please call the office if you have a student you need to

register and you haven’t provided us with their information yet. Thank

you!

Starting kindergarten is a major milestone for children and parents. The District offers both transitional kindergarten and kindergarten for children age five on or before September 15, 2022. Visit the District’s website for important information on registration dates and other information to help families prepare for this important step in a child’s education.

Virtual Backpack is a central hub for district and community events and information and replaces the District’s traditional flyer distribution process. Virtual Backpack events are shared through an e-newsletter and on the District’s website.

If you are affiliated with a Siouxland nonprofit organization, let us know about your upcoming events or programs. Virtual Backpack submissions must be informational or educational in nature and appropriate for students and families. Submit your community event information today by visiting the Virtual Backpack webpage!

Find a new career that matches your goals and schedule. Job openings are available for teachers, substitutes, food service, bus drivers, summer employment and more. Visit the District’s Career section for a complete listing and to apply!

• The Sioux City Community School District is proud to offer many ways for students and families to stay involved and connected in our community. Virtual Backpack provides families with a convenient way to receive the latest news and information from local non-profits and community partners on events and activities that may be of interest to District families. From camps and sports leagues to family services and resources, the SCCSD Virtual Backpack is a one-stop resource for community information. Sign up to receive the weekly e-newsletter today!

• The District’s Return-to-Learn Plan including our health and safety protocols and our weekly report for positive COVID-19 tests reported by parents and staff is available on the District’s website. The weekly positive COVID-19 data is updated every Friday as part of the District’s commitment to maintaining transparent communication with our families.

We encourage you to stay up-to-date on school news, highlights, and student recognition by following our school on Facebook and Twitter as well as the District’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram channels. It is one of the best ways to stay engaged with our school and the District. Follow us today!

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 Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075,jungd@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.

Principal: Ron Koch

Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/leeds/
Location: 3919 Jefferson Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-239-7034
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsSchool/
Twitter: @LeedsES