Junior Wolverines News

February 6 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 - Professional Development

February 6 - Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Begins

February 9 - ELPA Assessment Begins for ELLs

February 9 - Reach Theatre Assembly (4th & 5th Grade) - 2:00

February 13 - Valentine's Parties

February 13 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 - Professional Development

February 16 - No School - District Professional Development

February 17 - Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Ends

February 19 - Farm Theme Dress Up Day

February 19 - Charlotte's Web Family Movie Night @ 6:00

February 20 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 - Professional Development

February 23-27 - iSmile (Grades 2 & 3)

February 24 - Home Team Tuesday (8:00-9:00)

February 25 - Opera Iowa Field Trip (2nd Grade)

February 27 - Early Dismissal @ 1:30 - Professional Development

We have noticed an increase in traffic congestion, particularly at dismissal time. Please refer to the image for traffic flow. Red areas are not to be used for pick-up/drop-off. Red and Orange areas should never have unattended vehicles in them. If you need to exit your vehicle, please pull into a parking space. This will ensure that cars do not get blocked in. During arrival/dismissal, adults should not exit the vehicle in yellow areas. During school hours, adults may use the yellow areas for quick trips in/out of the building. There should be plenty of parking spaces for families who need to get out of their car to walk and pick up their children. Please speak with building administration if you have any questions. Thank you!

We have had an increasing number of issues coming to school from Snapchat messages and groups that students participate in outside of the school day. Be aware that students are not to be on Snapchat unless they are 13 years old. While Snapchat may seem appealing to students because messages and images “disappear,” this feature can actually create a false sense of security.

Children and adolescents are still developing the self-regulation, judgment, and impulse control needed to consistently make safe and appropriate decisions online. In the moment, they may post or send messages, photos, or videos without fully considering the long-term impact—even when they know the expectations.

What’s important for families to know:

• “Disappearing” messages can still be saved, screenshot, or shared

• Impulsive decisions can lead to unintended consequences socially, emotionally, and legally

• Inappropriate content often happens quickly and without forethought, not with harmful intent

We strongly encourage families to:

• Monitor social media use closely

• Talk openly with children about digital responsibility and permanent digital footprints

• Consider whether your child is developmentally ready for apps like Snapchat

Partnering together to guide safe, responsible technology use helps protect students and supports their well-being both in and out of school.

See the graphic below for more important information for parents and guardians.

The District provides every student with a device to enhance the overall learning experience. When a student receives their device, it is their responsibility to take appropriate care of the device. Unfortunately, the District has hundreds of devices damaged or destroyed each year.

Damage to devices or lost devices could result in fines and reduced Internet access. Detailed information on fees is available in the Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook on the District website. We encourage you to remind your student about the responsibility that goes with having a device.

The District’s mobile app provides quick and convenient information at your fingertips. Download the mobile to receive push notifications from the District about closings and cancellations and stay updated on today’s school lunch menu, upcoming events, and school news. Look for Sioux City Community Schools in your app store today.

We communicate with families through a variety of methods. Our school has social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, InstaGram and TikTok! Follow us to keep up to date on what is going on at Liberty!