The Corn Growers trailer visited Sioux Central today! Thank you to the Iowa Corn Growers Association for including our students in this education experience. A few high school students volunteered to help, while the K-12 students enjoyed the tour.
SIOUX CENTRAL IS IN NEED OF SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS!
The requirements for a Substitute Authorization license are below:
Requirements - First Issuance:
Associate's degree or 60 semester hours or higher and the completion of an approved substitute authorization course.
Authority:
Substitute teach for a contracted teacher out on leave in any subject grades PK-12. Cannot serve as a long-term substitute. Limited to 10 days in a row in a 30-day period in the same assignment. Cannot fill open positions.
Paraeducators who hold a paraeducator certificate with the limited substitute authorization may serve as a substitute only in their own special education classroom. If the paraeducator holds a full substitute authorization, they may serve as a substitute teacher in any classroom except driver’s ed.
Renewals:
2 renewal credits and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.
Extension:
Yes - if more time is needed to complete renewal requirements.
THE CLASS REQUIRED FOR THIS CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1k9BbPXsgVwz5-KDXA767i21nyukHjBJQNKSWlX-khzA/edit#gid=0
https://www.gwaea.org/educators/educator-blog/2021/06/upcoming-substitute-authorization-classes
Sioux Central Volleyball will be hosting their 2nd annual Pink Out event Thursday, September 16th starting with JVR/JV at 5:30 with the Varsity match following.
We will have a guest speaker before Varsity introductions along with a silent auction of baked goods running from 5:00 to the first serve of the third set of the Varsity match. All proceeds raised will be donated to our local hospitals!
Come early to grab your FREE pair of pink out beads!
Sioux Central students will have their individual pictures taken tomorrow, September 15th!! Make sure you bring that great smile to school tomorrow!!
The 2020-21 yearbooks have arrived! Seniors, please contact Ms. Turnbull to pick yours up in the office. Underclassmen, see me during school. Thanks to all who supported the Sioux Central yearbook!
The varsity football game this Friday night will be in Sibley. They are hosting a tailgate prior to the game. Admission to the game is $6 so please plan accordingly.
Tonight's home volleyball match vs. SEV will be live streamed. It will require a subscription for viewing. Please follow the links at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/ to access. Go Rebels!
We have extended Little Rebel Cheer registration until Monday, Sept. 13! Please let Mrs. Rusk know if you have any questions. (arusk@siouxcentral.org)
The Character Development & Leadership class would like to invite you to Hero Night, a celebration of people who make a difference in our lives.
Please join us on Monday, September 13 at 7:00PM in the Commons to celebrate these wonderful individuals.
Reminder: To any new 8th or 10th grade student who is interested in going on the Washington D.C. trip and has not already signed up....here is your chance!
This trip is going to be so much fun! There will be a trip informational meeting to discuss this wonderful opportunity on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 5:30 PM in the media center at Sioux Central school. Any new registrant who both attends the parent meeting and registers for the trip within 48 hours of the meeting will receive $100 off of the trip price!
Here’s some additional information:
• Our Trip ID is 191319. Use this to sign up at worldstrides.com/signup or by phone at 800-468-5899.
• Anyone who both attends the parent meeting and registers for the trip within 48 hours of the meeting will receive $100 off of the trip price!
• Sign up now with a $99 deposit. Plus, you’ll have more time to spread out payments before your trip.
The deadline to sign up is 9/30/21. I hope to see you on the list if you are not already signed up! If you are already signed up you don't need to worry about coming to this meeting. We will have another meeting closer to departure for the last minute details for you.
Your tour leader,
Marla Huebner mhuebner@siouxcentral.org
My advisees had a blast with Ms. Ecker's and her 3rd graders today! Thank you letting us meet Stormy the Gerbil. We are looking forward to many more learning adventures this year!
Last Friday, Mr. Kasey Krager and Mr. Ryan Rusk used drones to take a few pictures of the #SiouxCentral middle and high school students and teachers.
The cross country meet in Okoboji has been canceled. XC runners will have regular practice.
The Cross Country meet at Okoboji today, Thursday, Sept 2, has made the following schedule changes:
Varsity Girls: 4:30pm
Vasity Boys: 5:00pm
JV Girls: 5:30pm
JV Boys: 6:00pm
The Sioux Central athletic department is looking for a volunteer to help run the scoreboard at home varsity football games. They would be running the down/distance/score portion, not including timing. If you are interested please contact Mr. Vasher at avasher@siouxcentral.org.
Teacher Leadership (TLC) Update - This week Mrs. Olson spent time working with our first graders on how to use the program Seesaw on their iPads. This will allow them to share their learning via drawing, photo, voice, and video!
Check out our new secondary school counselor, Ms. Weinzetl's website for useful resources regarding college and career planning, counseling, and more!
https://sites.google.com/siouxcentral.org/secondaryguidance/home
Sioux Central FFA Meats team placed 3rd of 14 teams; Livestock team places 18th out of 44 teams at Iowa FFA competitions September 28. Upcoming events include Clay County Fair and District Soils.
Sioux Central students were treated to a "Surprise and Delight" on Friday, August 27. This included an afternoon of canoeing, yard games, and ice cream. Great way to end the first week of school!
It is the first home football game of the season! Come to the #SiouxCentral Booster Club Tailgate 5:30-7:00PM on Friday, September 3. They are serving burgers and brats sponsored by Sioux Lumber and Beck Seeds.
