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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

Nodland and Sunnyside will be hosting a food drive November 4th-22nd. Sunnyside will benefit East High School's Food Pantry and Nodland will benefit the Siouxland Soup Kitchen. Below is a list of items needed for donation. Please see the flyers below for information regarding each school's donation needs..

Nodland Food Drive Information

Our 2nd grade students will once again be talking about what they CAN do to make a difference in our community. During the month of November, Nodland Elementary School will be accepting donations of non-perishable food items that will be distributed locally to the Siouxland Soup Kitchen.

Did you know?...

“Founded in 1987, the Siouxland Soup Kitchen is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing a free meal to anyone in need, in a dignified and respectful manner. The Soup Kitchen serves over 3000 meals per month, relying only on the assistance and generosity of our local community. Any donation will be greatly appreciated and used to provide nourishment to someone in need.”

Here is a list of some of their most requested items:

Nodland:

Chicken and Beef broth

Cream of Chicken Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Canned fruits and vegetables

Pasta sauce

Salsa

Enchilada sauce

Hot sauce

Canned Cheese sauce

Cornbread mix

Breadcrumbs

Au Gratin potatoes

Cookies

Saltine Crackers

Olive Oil

Disposable salt and pepper shakers.

Sunnyside:

November 4-8th

• Instant Oatmeal

• Granola Bars- bonus points

• Cereal Bars

• Pop tarts

• Toothbrush/paste

November 11-15th

• Mac and Cheese

• Ramen- bonus points

• Crackers

• Fruit Snacks

November 18th-22nd

• Microwavable Popcorn- bonus points

• Fruit Cups

• Spaghetti O’s

• Deodorant

East High Pick Up during the week of November 25-27

*Sunnyside’s fall Thanksgiving concert on November 11th, 6:00 p.m., at Sunnybrook Church.

*No School Day*

There will be no school on Tuesday, November 5 for staff professional development.

*Thanksgiving Break*

School will be dismissed two hours early on Wednesday, November 27 for Thanksgiving break. There will be no school on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. School will resume on Monday, December 2.

*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.

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.

Soap and water or alcohol-based sanitizers for hands?

Both alcohol-based hand sanitizers and hand-washing are effective ways of preventing disease, but remember these important facts:

· Hand sanitizers are not as effective when dirt is visible on hands. Hand washing with soap and water, singing the “Happy Birthday” song, should be used to remove the oil and grime where bacteria can live.

· Hand sanitizers should not be used in place of soap and water:

ü when preparing food

ü after restroom use

ü changing diapers

· Hand sanitizers will not work in killing certain viruses or bacteria such as:

Ø Cryptosporidium - causes diarrhea.

Ø Norovirus – causes stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea and to throw up.

Ø Clostridium difficile – causes watery diarrhea

Clean hands are one of the best ways to prevent infection or disease. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/handwashing/

Nodland School Nurse- Jessica Hamm, hammj@live.siouxcityschools.com

Sunnyside School Nurse- Melissa Kellen, kellenm@live.siouxcityschools.com

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.