District Dialogue
Keeping you informed the week of May 27-30, 2025
Hello, Summer! π
We hope this week's District Dialogue finds you recharged after the long holiday weekend! While summer break is in full swing for many, here are a few important reminders as we head into the season.
Summer Hours π
Starting next week (June 2nd through August 1st), the Instructional Planning Center and Central Services will be open Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Community Learning Centers and the Summer Lunch Program will continue to operate Monday through Friday.Wondering about your summer schedule? Individual Employee Calendars can be found here.
District Dialogue Schedule π¬
Over the summer, District Dialogue will land in your inbox only on School Board Meeting weeks, which are the second and fourth Monday of each month. Today's School Board Meeting was a short "bills only" meeting. You can watch a replay of it here.
Summer Meals Begin Thursday π
The Summer Meal Program kicks off this Thursday! Free meals are available to all kids 1-18, no sign-up required. Please help us spread the word in your school communities!
Here's to a smooth start to summer! We are grateful for all you do!
Congratulations to these final Public School Proud Grant recipients!
Sarah Winterscheidt at Lincoln High School
Christine Bossman at Lincoln High School
Grace Werner at Lincoln High School
CLC's to Launch Afterschool Program at 3 Middle Schools Next Fall!
Beginning Fall 2025, the Community Learning Centers will offer afterschool programs at George McGovern, Ben Reifel, and Whittier Middle Schools, complete with clubs, homework help, snacks, and more! Programs are open to students who attend these schools (or whose home attendance center is one of the three, even if they attend a specialized school).
- $30/week or FREE for qualifying families
- FREE at George McGovern thanks to grant funding
Perfect for incoming 6th grade families!
Learn more or share with someone who might be interested!
Final days to register!
We are excited to announce that TeamMates has been selected as one of 10 nonprofit organizations to participate in this year's Health Connect Human Race, a community fundraising event supporting causes across the Sioux Empire!
The Human Race includes a 5K run and a 1 mile fun walk at Sertoma Park on Saturday, June 7th at 9 am. When you register, you get to choose a non-profit to support and 75% of your registration fee will go directly to TeamMates when you select them.
This is a fun, family-friendly way to get active and make a difference for the mentoring matches that benefits students across all grade levels!
We hope to see you there!
SDRS Virtual Events
SDRS 101
Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Take a more detailed look at the system and its benefits, including how retirement benefits are calculated, understanding your annual Personal Benefits Statement, availability of survivor and disability benefits, and more.
Register Online: https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5UKUyuHqR2awHCDuNdmsWw
SDRS - SRP 101
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Additional personal savings will be key to having a financially successful retirement. Learn more about how the SDRS Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) can help you save more for your retirement so you can achieve your financial goals. Information will also be presented on the SDRS Special Pay Plan (SPP), an additional personal savings program funded by an employeeβs termination pay.
Register Online: https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EIyz8xYqT1SGVp_OMdRb-g
SDRS Steps to Financial Success
Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 | 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Build on your budgeting and savings skills and increase your awareness of the many challenges we encounter during our careers and into retirement. Be empowered to take charge of your finances and be more prepared for retirement.
Register Online: https://state-sd.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C5nplzOSRgi5ymiR3z47OQ
AllOne Health Webinars
AllOne Health (previously SandCreek), our Employee Assistance Program, is free, confidential, and available to ALL Sioux Falls School District employees and their family members. As a part of their extensive list of offerings, AllOne Health offers FREE monthly webinars that cover a variety of topics. Below are a couple upcoming ones!
To register for a AllOne Health account, visit https://allonehealthmemberportal.mylifeexpert.com/ and click the βSign Upβ link just below the Log In button. Enter siouxfalls as your company code and complete the signup process! A confirmation email will be sent to complete the registration.
Teamwork - The Essentials
Effective communication within teams is crucial for achieving personal and professional goals. In this session, participants will dive into team dynamics through discussions, hands-on exercises, and insightful debriefs. Weβll explore proven strategies for fostering collaboration and resolving conflicts, while learning how to apply these concepts in real-world scenarios. By the end of the seminar, participants will walk away with practical tools and resources to inspire their teammates, enhance teamwork, and ensure seamless collaboration to achieve shared objectives.
Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm
AllOne Health - Employee Assistance Program
AllOne Health can help you reduce stress, improve mental health, and make life easier by connecting you to the right information, resources, and referrals.
All services are free, confidential, and available to you and your family members. This includes access to short-term counseling and the wide range of services listed below:
- Mental Health Sessions
- Life Coaching
- Financial Consultation
- Legal Referrals
- Work-Life Resources and Referrals
- Personal Assistant
- Medical Advocacy
Click HERE to learn more about these services!
Get started today at www.sandcreekeap.com using company code: siouxfalls
Wondr Health
Wondr has helped millions of people just like you achieve their weight-loss goals. Through short weekly videos, you'll learn it's not what you eat but when, why, and how that can help you improve your health. Youβll master science-backed strategies to feel energized, stress less, and sleep better. No fads, no drastic diets - just practical skills that let you enjoy every seasonβs flavors and festivities all year round!
Get Started Today at wondrhealth.com/SFSD
Wondr Health is available to employees and spouses on the Districtβs medical plan. There is no cost to participate.
May 19th to May 26th, 2025
Below are new opportunities posted within the last week. Be sure to check them out and apply online (at the link provided) if youβre interested! Please note, most job postings are open until filled. If you click on a link and receive an error message (βNo matching records foundβ), it may mean the position has been filled. To view all Sioux Falls School District openings, please visit https://sf.schoolspring.com/.
ATHLETICS/ACTIVITIES
- Freshman Boys Basketball Coach at Lincoln High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5178466
- Assistant Cross Country Coach at Roosevelt High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5186611
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS
- IEP Facilitator - 1.0 FTE at Terry Redlin Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5175157
- Resource Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at Patrick Henry Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5142308
- Early Childhood Education Assistant - 0.6 FTE at the Learning Lab: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5178987
- Personal Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at Lowell Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5179025
- Early Childhood Extended Day Education Assistant - 0.725 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5179146
- Early Childhood Blended Education Assistant - 0.7 FTE at Hawthorne Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5179228
- Early Childhood Extended Day Education Assistant - 0.7 FTE at Lowell Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5182750
- Early Childhood Extended Day Education Assistant - 0.6 FTE at Lowell Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5183093
- Personal Education Assistant - 0.8125 FTE at Cleveland Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5186646
- Early Childhood Duration Day Education Assistant - 0.75 FTE at Cleveland Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5186996
- Early Childhood Education Assistant Float - 0.75 FTE at Cleveland Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5186997
- Personal Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at Laura Wilder Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5188318
- Personal/Resource Education Assistant - 0.875 FTE at Anne Sullivan Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5188338
FOOD SERVICE
- Child Nutrition General Worker - 0.8125 FTE at Child Nutrition Services: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5098722
OTHER CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALS
- Elementary Counselor - 1.0 FTE at Sonia Sotomayor Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5188390
TEACHING - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School Assistant and Elementary Band Director - 1.0 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5175279
- 3rd or 4th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Robert Frost Elementary: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5165929
TEACHING - MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Middle School Assistant and Elementary Band Director - 1.0 FTE at Ben Reifel Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5175279
- 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Patrick Henry Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5179036
- English Learner Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Edison Middle School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5185074
TEACHING - HIGH SCHOOL
- English Language Development Teacher - 1.0 FTE at Jefferson High School: https://sf.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5182790
Happy in your current role but know someone looking for new opportunities? Please feel free to share these postings with them and encourage them to apply!
Questions? Contact Kate Rovang at kate.rovang@k12.sd.us.
Sunlight: Follow these tips to protect your skin from sunlight
The sun, sunlamps, and tanning booths all give off ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Exposure to UV radiation causes early aging of the skin and damage that can lead to skin cancer.
People of all ages and skin tones should limit the amount of time they spend in the sun, especially between mid-morning and late afternoon, and avoid other sources of UV radiation, such as tanning beds. Keep in mind that UV radiation is reflected by sand, water, snow, and ice and can go through windshields and windows. Even though skin cancer is more common among people with a light skin tone, people of all skin tones can develop skin cancer, including those with dark skin.
Follow these tips to protect your skin from sunlight:
- Wear a hat with a wide brim all around that shades your face, neck, and ears. Baseball caps and some sun visors protect only parts of your skin.
- Wear sunglasses that block UV radiation to protect the skin around your eyes.
- Wear long sleeves and long pants. Tightly woven, dark fabrics are best. Some fabrics are rated with an ultraviolet protection factor (UPF). The higher the rating, the greater the protection from sunlight.
- Use sunscreen products with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. (Some doctors suggest using a product with an SPF of at least 30.) Apply the productβs recommended amount to uncovered skin 30 minutes before going outside, and apply again every two hours or after swimming or sweating.
Keep in mind that the sun's rays...
- are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- can go through light clothing, windshields, windows, and clouds
- are reflected by sand, water, snow, ice, and pavement
Adapted from: AllOne Health
Content Sourced From: Government of Canada