News from Spalding Park

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October 11th: Fall Festival 4:30-6:30

October 14th: Cerebral Palsy and Mental Health awareness day (Wear Green)

October 26th: End of 1st Quarter

October 28th: Fall Classroom Celebrations Party

November 3rd: Fall Picture Retake

November 3rd: Report Cards Home in Thursday Folders

November 23rd: 2:30 Early Dismissal

November 24th and 25th: No School for Fall Break

Mr. Lewis is dedicated to the staff and students at Spalding Park Elementary School. He shows kindness and is always willing to help others. Mr. Lewis forms positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

1. Why did you change to being P.E teacher to the student support?

Been working P.E for 25 years and wanted to try something new

2. What do you like the most about being the new student brace/support

Get to hang out with kids more now

3. Do you wish you could be the P.E teacher again?

Sometimes he plays games with the kids in P.E

4. Do you like your new spot as a teacher?

Yes, I like my new role

5. Was it a hard decision to change roles?

Yes, it was a very hard decision

6. When did you decide that you wanted to be student support?

This summer vacation

7. Do you think you are making a better difference by helping students more?

I hope I'm making a difference

8. When did you first start teaching here?

When it opened in 2012

9. How much longer do you plan to work here?

As much as possible

10. Do you like working with the kids here in Spalding?

Yes, I love it

11. Have you ever educated something besides P.E or student bare?

Special ED

Reporter: Stephanie

Interview with the new PE teacher Ms. Seil

1. Why did you want to become a PE teacher? “I love being active and passing that on to others.”

2. Are you happy teaching PE in a school? Why or Why not? “Yes, because I love being active!”

3. What would have been your other job if you didn’t become a teacher? “Probably still a teacher but teaching something different.”

4. If you were not a teacher, what would you do? “Veterinarian”

5. What is your favorite sport? “Soccer”

Reporter: Valeria

Supplies

- One toilet paper roll

- Some cereal or cracker box

- Paint

- Scissors

- Brown paper or tin foil

- Hot glue gun

Step One- Cut cardboard into small strips. (50-60)

Step Two- Hot glue one end of a strip on the inside of the toilet paper roll at the top and at the bottom. Repeat till you have a pumpkin shape. (Remember it doesn’t have to be perfect)

Step Three- Now paint your pumpkin whatever color your heart desires

Step Four- Twist the brown paper or tin foil into a stem then glue it into one end of your pumpkin. Then, if you are using tin foil, you need to paint it but make sure that you glue it in the hole first.

Enjoy!

Amy

Bullying and Harassment Free District

The District is committed to providing all students with a safe learning environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The District’s Anti-Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing policy defines bullying and harassment as well as the procedures for reporting and investigating bullying or harassment complaints.

Bullying and harassment are defined as any electronic, written, verbal, or physical act or conduct toward a student which is based on any actual or perceived trait or characteristic of the student and which creates an objectively hostile school environment that meets one or more of the following conditions:

• Places the student in reasonable fear of harm to the student’s person or property.
• Has a substantially detrimental effect on the student’s physical or mental health.
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s academic performance.
• Has the effect of substantially interfering with the student’s ability to participate in or benefit from the services, activities, or privileges provided by a school.

If your student feels they are being bullied or harassed, encourage your student to visit with the student involved and tell them to stop. They should also tell a teacher, principal, or trusted adult at their school. An online discrimination, bullying, harassment, and hazing complaint form is also available on the District’s website and may be completed by the student, parent, or school employee.

The Iowa Department of Education is seeking input from parents and/or guardians regarding Iowa’s current rules for public school districts. These accreditation standards, which are outlined in Iowa Administrative Code 281 chapter 12, define requirements for providing a standard level of education with a focus on improving the learning, achievement, and performance of all students.

Families of students in preschool through grade 12 are invited to share thoughts and opinions on these rules by completing the Chapter 12 Survey. The survey is voluntary and confidential. The survey will close on October 7, 2022.

Click here to access the Iowa Department of Education Chapter 12 Survey.

Parent Advocates are Needed

Volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and are asked to contact our legislators with the information you receive. Tips are provided to help volunteers connect with legislators. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Spalding Park Elementary School is part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program which allows our school to serve breakfast and lunch at no cost to our students. Your Spalding Park Elementary School student will not be charged for breakfast or lunch during the upcoming school year.

A complete list of CEP schools in our district can be found on our website. If you have a student attending another school that is not a CEP school, we encourage you to complete the 2022-2023 online application for free and reduced meals. This will help ensure other students in your family receive the meals they need during the upcoming school year.

For questions or assistance with school meals, please contact the District’s Food Service Department at 712-279-6860 or 712-279-6862.

Looking for family-friendly activities or ways to get your students involved? Stay updated on community programs, camps, and free events by signing up for Virtual Backpack. The Virtual Backpack newsletter will be emailed to you weekly with a listing of local events and activities.

Register for free today!

Connect with your student’s school, the superintendent’s office, or transportation. Let’s Talk provides you with an easy and convenient way to connect with schools and departments across the District with your ideas, questions, and concerns.

Get started today by clicking on the Let’s Talk icon located on the District’s homepage.

All parents/guardians are encouraged to stay connected to their student’s academic progress using Infinite Campus (grades K-12) and Canvas (grades 6-12). These parent portals can be accessed from the District website (www.siouxcityschools.org). These portals give parents access to teacher email addresses, student schedules, grades, attendance, and so much more!

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 Dr. 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: Dr. Bradford

Email: bradfom@live.siouxcityschools.com
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/spalding-park/
Location: 4101 Stone Avenue, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-274-4043
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpaldingParkElementarySchool/
Twitter: @SpaldingParkSC