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• November Lunch Menu
• Fundraiser Delivery Information
• Picture Retake Day Information
• Koch's Corner
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• 16th- Bring a Book, Take a Book
• 17th- Picture Retake Day
• 24th- One Hour Early Dismissal (2:30)
• 25th & 26th- NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

November is one of my favorite months of the year with the fall colors and the college football season in full swing! This time of year is also a time that is generally focused on family, gratitude, and caring. We have much to be grateful for here at Leeds Elementary School. We are so very blessed to have a wonderful, caring staff of custodians, paraprofessionals, office staff, teachers, and all of our remaining support staff that play an integral part in helping us reach the goals and vision we have for our school. I am personally so grateful every day for the opportunity to work with all of them and all of the amazing, supportive students, families and friends in our Leeds community.

A couple reminders for you:

· Now is a good time to get out those winters coats and warm clothing to ensure the students are safe and warm as we move into those cold winter months.

· If your child is in need of a coat, mittens, or hat, please contact the office and we will do our best to find them what they need.

· Goodwill is also having their Shoe & Mitten Party. Parents/ Guardians need to fill out the application online or submit a hardcopy to Goodwill before the deadline November 15, 2021.

The first 1,000 applicants will be invited to the party and will receive free shoes and mittens. The event will take place on Saturday December 4, 2021, 9:00am – 2:00pm at Goodwill on 4th street

Goodwill Shoe & Mitten Party link https://www.goodwillgreatplains.org/siouxcity/

Mr. Koch

Principal, Leeds Elementary School

With the cooler temperatures upon us, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the colder weather. Even during the winter season, the District allows recess and outdoor activities to continue as usual, so it is important that students have the right winter weather clothing. When the temperature feels like 15 degrees or lower, then students are kept inside for recess and activities. Students should be prepared for the cooler weather with a warm coat, hat, scarf, and gloves. If your student does not have access to cold weather apparel, please contact our school office.

Please remember that parents and guardians have the right to make the decision to keep their child home on any day they feel it is unsafe for their student to be in school because of weather conditions. If you believe the weather provides a sincere reason why you may have to keep your student at home, or take your student home when classes are scheduled to continue, you as a parent or guardian will simply need to contact our school office to let us know.

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!

The weather in Iowa can be unpredictable. If the weather requires us to delay the start of our school day, cancel school for the day, or dismiss school early, information will be sent to families through Blackboard, our communication system. In addition, this information is posted to our social media sites and the District website.

• Have you filled out a free and reduced meal application for the 2021-2022 school year? If you haven’t, please take a few moments to fill out the application today. While meals are free to all students due to the pandemic, the information collected on the free and reduced meal application is needed for program funding within the District. Families who qualify for free or reduced meals may also qualify for P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits carry over for 30 days in the school year or until a new application is filled out for the new school year. The free and reduced meal application is available on the SCCSD website.

• 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.

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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