
Future Raider News
Nodland and Sunnyside Elementary Schools
November 2022
We are RESPECTFUL We are RESPONSIBLE
We are READY We are RAIDER READY
Nodland/Sunnyside Mission Statement
Nodland/Sunnyside endeavors to create inquiring, knowledgeable, open-minded students that demonstrate respect for cultural differences. We encourage students to be active, compassionate, lifelong learners. Through safe and challenging learning experiences and a rigorous curriculum, we equip our students to show agency and to be collaborative in a global society.
In This Issue
- Office Contacts
- School Information
- Breakfast/Lunch Menus and Contacts
- PTA News
- Health News
- District Info: Communication/Let's Talk/Community Resources
Nodland/Sunnyside Office Contacts
Registrar - Cindy Posey poseyc@live.siouxcityschools.com
Building Instructional Assistant - Candy Booe-Kass booekac@live.siouxcityschools.com
SUNNYSIDE: 712-274-4047
Registrar - Yvon Fitch fitchy@live.siouxcityschools.com
Building Instructional Assistant - Kathy Ewoldt ewoldtk@live.siouxcityschools.com
SCHOOL HOURS
NODLAND
MONDAY 8:30 - 2:20/2:25, TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 - 3:20/3:25
STUDENTS MAY START ARRIVING AT SCHOOL AT 8:20 UNLESS THEY ARE PLANNING ON EATING BREAKFAST WHICH STARTS AT 8:00 AND ENDS AT 8:20.
SUNNYSIDE
MONDAY 8:40 - 2:35, TUESDAY - FRIDAY 8:40 - 3:35.
STUDENTS MAY START ARRIVING AT SCHOOL AT 8:30 UNLESS THEY ARE PLANNING ON EATING BREAKFAST WHICH BEGINS AT 8:00 AND ENDS AT 8:30.
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Calendar of Events
SCHOOL INFORMATION
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/.
Tennis Shoes For PE
Please remember to send your child with tennis shoes on their PE days. We appreciate your help in keeping our students safe.
LUNCHROOM NEWS
Breakfast Reminder
Nodland: Breakfast is served from 8:00am - 8:20am. There is no staff on duty to supervise your student until 8:20.
Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Nodland/Sunnyside Kitchen Managers
SUNNYSIDE - Tenille Mitchell 712-274-4047 mitchet@live.siouxcityschools.com
Please feel free to contact them with any questions regarding breakfast or lunch.
Nodland-Sunnyside PTA
PTA Board
President: Hylarie McClellan
VP: Jennifer Lindsey
Treasurer: Krissi Bata
Secretary: Angela Benz
NURSES CORNER HEALTH NEWS
NODLAND & SUNNYSIDE - Nancy Treft - School Nurse, treftn@live.siouxcityschools.com
Rachel Rogers - Certified Nursing Assistant, rogersr@live.siouxcityschools.com
Advocate for Public Education
We are looking for more volunteers to join our District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. If you have a passion for supporting public education, consider joining this committee. The Grassroots Advocacy Team is an important resource for the District to disseminate information about important legislative priorities. While you will never be required to attend a meeting, as a volunteer advocate, you will receive email updates about important legislation impacting our school and be asked to contact legislators to advocate on our behalf.
Interested in joining? Please contact the Communications Department at Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com
Dress Right for Winter
With the cooler temperatures upon us, please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the colder winter. 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, 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.
School Closure Information
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 email, text, and voicemail. In addition, this information is posted to our social media sites and the District website.
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.
Nodland & Sunnyside Elementary Schools
Nodland: 3300 S. Cypress St. (712) 274-4044
Sunnyside: 2700 S. Maple St. (712) 274-4047
Principal: Blair Taylor
Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/nodland-sunnyside/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nodland-and-Sunnyside-Elementary-Schools-117120565300003/
Twitter: @NodSunES