Hawks News

Irving School exists to

…create a safe, caring, respectful environment,

…establish high academic & social expectations,

…use data to make collaborative decisions,

…and achieve success for all!

May 2: Children's Day

May 2: Band Concert at 2:30

May 9: FAST Literacy Assessments

May 9: Talent Show

May 10: Fifth Grade to West Middle School

May 11: Kid Wind Fieldtrip (Fourth Grade)

May 12: Sioux City History Fieldtrip (Fourth Grade)

May 16: FAST Math Assessment

May 17: Past and Present Fieldtrip (Third Grade)

May 18: Past and Present Fieldtrip (Third Grade)

May 19: Last Day of Tutoring

May 26: Last Day of School for Students (Report Cards)

May 27: Last Day for Teachers

As you may know, we have our Math and Literacy Goals. These goals pave the way we plan on working with staff and students to increase student achievement. Our literacy goal is to increase the percent of proficient students from fall to spring by 10% on the FAST Assessment and have a higher proficiency score than last spring. The math goal is to increase the percent of proficient students from fall to spring by 10% on Math FAST Assessment and have a higher proficiency score than last spring.

For the staff to do this we need to keep working on having our students and staff present at school as much as possible. If a staff member or student is ill, then they should stay home otherwise we are here ready to teach the students.

• Student Birthdays

We love celebrating students’ birthdays. To help us keep your child’s celebration safe for everyone, treats for birthdays should be store purchased, individually wrapped items. Also, due to Covid-19, parents or guardians are not allowed into our building. Your child’s teacher will assist with distributing birthday treats as needed. Students are now getting their picture taken and posted to Facebook on their special day! Check out our Facebook to wish our friends a happy birthday!

• Your Child’s Attendance Is Vital

The Sioux City Community School District recognizes that good attendance is essential to academic success. Nationwide, far too many students are at risk academically because they are chronically absent. Chronic absence is described as missing 10 percent of the school year—or about 18 days – for any reason, excused or unexcused. Research shows that’s the point at which absenteeism begins to affect student performance. We need your assistance to reduce absenteeism and help your student reach their highest potential. If there are challenges that make it difficult for your student to attend school, please let us know. We want to partner with you to build a habit of regular attendance and help your child succeed.

• Stay Up-To-Date On Community Events:
  

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.This month, there will be vouchers to the circus in the Virtual Backpack. Visit the link to check it out! Sign up to receive the weekly e-newsletter today!

• Return-to-Learn Plan and Weekly COVID-19 Reporting:
  

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.

• School Safety

The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. Each year, our school has fire, tornado, and intruder drills to ensure our students and staff are prepared for potential emergencies.

If an emergency should occur, we will notify you through our Blackboard messaging system. The system will call every phone number listed for your child, providing details about the emergency and directions for you on where and when to pick up your child if necessary. For more information on our safety processes, visit our website at https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/safety/.

• Download Our New Mobile App

Convenience at your fingertips! Download our new mobile app for easy access to the school calendar, events, and all the information you need about the Sioux City Community School District. The app is available to download now in the app store on your mobile device.

Attention Parents: Student Medication for the End of 2021-2022 School Year

Student medication and/or medical supplies will be sent home with your child on the last day of school. If you would like to make other arrangements, please contact the school office before the last day of school. Any unused medication that remains at school will be given to School Resource Officers for proper disposal.

Announcements

Starting May 9th students will complete their FAST Reading and Math assessments. This gives students a chance to show the great progress they have made during a year of learning. Encourage students to try their best on the test!

Tips for Guardians

As summer approaches don’t let the learning stop! Sign up for Summer School if you would like students to continue their learning once school ends. This Summer

· Read outside

· Visit the library

· Write a summer journal

Upcoming Events

On May 16th, students will have the chance to pick out their own book from the Title team along with a bookmark and a special surprise. Students are encouraged to spend time outside reading their new book and completing the activities that come with it!

Goodbye Mrs. Bata

As the year comes to a close, we say goodbye to a member of our Title team. Leanne Bata has a message to share with you.

“Hello Irving parents and students, My name is Leanne Bata. I have been with the district of Sioux City for 20+ years, and this year I will be retiring from teaching. Of those 20+ years, the last five years have been at Irving Elementary. My title here was, Title Reading/Math Interventionist. I have worked with many of your children on many levels. I have totally enjoyed my work here at Irving. The kids have been absolutely wonderful. I have enjoyed watching how much they have grown both academically and physically. Thanks for the opportunity to serve such a great group of kids. I will miss them all very much.”

Convenience at your fingertips! Download our new mobile app for easy access to the school calendar, events, and all the information you need about the Sioux City Community School District. The app is available to download now in the app store on your mobile device.

Newsletter: Now Available in 100+ Languages
If you prefer to read the newsletter in a language other than English, please scroll to the bottom of this newsletter to select your preferred language. Simply select the "Translate" button on the lower right, select your language from the drop-down menu, and click "Close." The entire newsletter will then be translated into the language you have selected. Over 100 languages are available for selection.

Boletín Informativo: Ahora Disponible en más de 100 Idiomas

Si prefiere leer el boletín en un idioma que no sea inglés, desplácese hasta la parte inferior de este boletín para seleccionar su idioma. Simplemente seleccione el botón "Traducir" en la esquina inferior derecha, seleccione su idioma en el menú y haga clic en "Cerrar". El boletín completo se traducirá al idioma que haya seleccionado. Más de 100 idiomas están disponibles para su selección.

Winter Weather Information

With cold weather upon us, it’s important to plan for inclement weather. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the colder weather. Suggested apparel includes a warm coat, hat, scarf and gloves. If a student needs access to these cold weather apparel items, please contact the school office.

Even during the winter season, the District allows recess and outdoor activities to continue as usual. However, if a student does not have appropriate winter clothing, a school official may ask a student to remain inside.

When the atmosphere reaches a temperature that feels like 15 degrees or less, then all students are kept inside for recess/activities. The “feel” of the temperature is determined based on the National Weather Service’s report.

Thank you for helping us keep students safe and warm this season.

Información del Clima Invernal

Con el clima frío sobre nosotros, es importante planificar las inclemencias del tiempo. Asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente para el clima más frío. La ropa sugerida incluye un abrigo cálido, gorro, bufanda y guantes. Si un estudiante necesita alguno de estos artículos de ropa para el clima frío, comuníquese con la oficina de la escuela.

Incluso durante la temporada de invierno, el Distrito permite que el recreo y las actividades al aire libre continúen como de costumbre. Sin embargo, si un estudiante no tiene la ropa de invierno adecuada, un funcionario de la escuela puede pedirle que permanezca adentro.

Cuando la atmósfera alcanza una temperatura que se siente como 15 grados o menos, entonces todos los estudiantes se mantienen adentro para el recreo/actividades. La "sensación" de la temperatura se determina según el informe del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional.

Gracias por ayudarnos a mantener a los estudiantes seguros y cálidos esta temporada.

• Hy Vee Receipts dated 8/1/20 - Current.
• Box Tops
• My Coke Rewards (caps from Coke products or codes)

We use this money for field trips. Thank you so much!

• Recibos de la Hy Vee con fechas de 8/1/20- ahora.

• Productos de Cartón con el sello “Box Tops for Education.

• My Coke Rewards (tapas de los productos o códigos de la Coca Cola)

Usamos este dinero para paseos escolares. ¡Muchas Gracias!

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.

Contact us!

Principal: María Ruelas

Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/irving/
Location: 901 Floyd Boulevard, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6834
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Irving-Dual-Language-Elementary-School-765440057148566/?modal=admin_todo_tour
Twitter: @IrvingElemHawks