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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.

Registrar - Andrea Rysta rystaa@live.siouxcityschools.com

Building Instructional Assistant - Rachel Rogers rogersr@live.siouxcityschools.com

SUNNYSIDE: 712-274-4047

Registrar - Cindy Posey poseyc@live.siouxcityschools.com

Building Instructional Assistant - Peyton Saunders saundep@live.siouxcityschools.com

NODLAND

MONDAY-THURSDAY 8:25am- 3:25pm, FRIDAY 8:25am -1:25pm

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 -THURSDAY 8:35am -3:35pm, FRIDAY 8:35am - 1:35pm

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.

Reminder when entering the office to show your ID and check in to be given a visitor's badge.

Call Nodland: 712-274-4044

Call Sunnyside: 712-274-4047

Email: CommNOD@live.siouxcityschools.com
Website: https://nodland-sunnyside.siouxcityschools.org/o/nodland-sunnyside
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NodlandSunnysideElementarySchoolsSCCSD/
Twitter: @Nod_SunSCCSD

Please note the following for recess:

60 degrees and below students must wear an extra layer.

32 degrees and below students must wear a coat.

Thanks for your help with this matter!

Lunch:

When joining your child for lunch at school, please check into the office with a valid ID. We will scan your ID and print you off a visitors' badge. When lunch time is over and students are dismissed from the lunchroom, we ask you to say goodbye to your child, and proceed to the office to check out. For safety reasons, parents will not be allowed to accompany their child to recess or back to their classroom.

*School will not be in session on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day.

*On Wednesday, June 4th, school will dismiss two hours early for summer break. Have a wonderful summer!

Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education.

*Students will be dismissed two hours early every Friday during the 2024-2025 school year for staff professional development. This will replace early dismissals on Mondays for professional development.

This month’s focus is Cooperation. One way to think about Cooperation is “working together to reach shared goals.” As a family, talk about how this definition applies to how you work together at home. What are some goals you share?

Cooperation is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Across grade levels, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.

Nodland Lunch Times:

TK/K: 11:25-11:50

1st: 11:50-12:15

2nd: 11:40-12:05

Sunnyside Lunch Times:

3rd: 11:25- 11:50

4th: 11:45-12:10

5th: 11:55-12:20

SUNNYSIDE - Tenille Mitchell 712-274-4047 mitchet@live.siouxcityschools.com

Please feel free to contact them with any questions regarding breakfast or lunch.

Important Reminders for School Meals

If your student qualifies for free or reduced meals, you will need to complete the online application if you have not done so already.

Families that do not qualify for free or reduced meals can deposit money into their student’s MySchoolBucks account. Information on meal prices for the 2024-2025 school year is available on the District’s website.

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

End-of-Year Information on Medication

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 disposed of in compliance with federal and state laws or will be given to the School Resource Officers for proper disposal.

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Free Summer Meals for Children

The Sioux City Community School District is once again participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are available Monday through Friday for all children ages 1-18 years without charge. Please visit the District’s website for more information including serving sites and schedules.

Summer Events & Programs for Everyone

There are a variety of community events, camps, and more to keep your student active and learning during the summer months. Check out the latest Virtual Backpack newsletter, emailed to district families every month, or click here for a calendar of upcoming events.

Do the terms Snap map, private account, or ghost mode sound familiar? If you answered no, you are not alone. Many families are unfamiliar with these social media terms and others. The District website offers information for parents on the most popular social media platforms and tips for keeping kids safe online. Information is available on the District’s website.

All Iowa public school districts are required to administer an annual school climate and culture survey to students in grades 3-12 called Conditions for Learning Survey. The survey is designed to measure their engagement in school, safety, and the overall learning environment. The survey will be administered to students in April.

Parents and families of students in preschool through grade 12 will also have the opportunity to participate in the Parent Conditions for Learning Survey. The survey contains similar items to those on the student survey, focusing on areas that range from student safety and positive adult and student relationships to school rules and how they are enforced. Participation in the survey is encouraged, but it is completely voluntary, and all questions are optional to answer.

Please watch your email for more information on the survey.

https://www.siouxcityschools.org/page/careers)

The District and our school are continuously updating families on important school information, closings and cancellations, and other announcements. Information is shared through email, phone calls, and text. Make sure we can connect with you by keeping your contact information updated in our records. If you need to change your contact information, please contact the school office.

The safety of our students and staff is paramount. The District uses Standard Response Protocol or common terms to communicate our actions and response to an emergency situation. The terms Hold, Secure, Lockdown, Evacuate, and Shelter are used so students, staff, and first responders understand the situation and how best to respond.

We encourage families to become familiar with these terms to better understand our school’s response and what to expect in a crisis situation. For more information on safety preparedness within the District, visit siouxcityschools.org.

Stay connected with family-friendly activities, programs, and clubs in the community through Virtual Backpack. The e-newsletter, which includes information from various Siouxland organizations, is sent out monthly to all district families. Or, view the most up-to-date lists of events and activities on the Virtual Backpack website