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April 1 - 1:30 Dismissal - Spring Break

April 2 - No School- Spring Break

April 3- No School- Spring Break

April 6- No School - Spring Break

April 13- 24 - ISASP for 3rd-5th grade

April 20 - Music Concert - 2nd and 5th grade

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Principal Updates

Hello Bear Families,

As we welcome April, we enter the final quarter of the school year—a time that always seems to arrive faster than expected. While the end of the year is in sight, these remaining weeks are incredibly important for your child’s learning. Our classrooms continue to be filled with meaningful instruction, opportunities for growth, and moments for reflection. Maintaining strong routines, high expectations, and engagement will help all students finish the year successfully.

Spring break is happening now, and we hope your family is able to enjoy some well-deserved rest and time together. This break is a great opportunity for students to recharge so they can return refreshed, focused, and ready to make the most of the final weeks of school.

Throughout April, we also encourage families to celebrate the successes your child is experiencing—both big and small. Every step forward builds confidence and supports continued growth. We are proud of the hard work our students are showing each day and appreciate your partnership in helping make this a positive and productive school year.

Mr. Preston Fischer

Drop Off/ Pick Up Information: What time does school start? 8:30 AM Can my students eat breakfast in the morning? Yes. Breakfast starts at 8:00 and is served until 8:25 AM. Students eating must enter through the lower-level entrance (Door #4). Where do I drop my students off for school? Drop off students at the lower-level entrance (Door #4) beginning at 8:25 AM. There will be an adult at Door #4 at 8:25 to let students in. Reminder- if your student is not eating school breakfast, they are not to arrive until 8:25 AM. Preschool students are dropped off at Door #2 at 8:25 AM. An adult will check you in and bring your child to the classroom. Is there supervision outside in the morning? No, all our students enter the building at 8:00 for breakfast or at 8:25 for students not eating school breakfast. A bell will ring at 8:25 and students will line up in their designated spaces. Staff will escort students to their classrooms. What do I do if I am later than 8:35 dropping off my student? You will need to drop your child off at the front doors (Door #1 on Jones Street) so they can be let into the building. What do I do if I need to enter school during the day? Parents are to use the Jones Street entrance (Door #1) and check in with the office. The ID that is printed for you in the main office will be your ticket into the building. Without the ID you may enter the office area, but not the rest of the building. All doors are locked during the school day for security. What time does school end? 3:30 PM Monday through Thursday and 1:30 PM on Friday 3:15 PM for Preschool and 1:15 PM on Friday How do I pick up my student after school? Bryant is a neighborhood school, and we encourage students to walk to and from school. When parents drop off and pick up their students it is important that they follow the procedures below to ensure that all students arrive and depart school in a safe manner. Students may walk to adjacent streets or to Leif Erickson Park to be picked up.

ALL STUDENTS WILL EXIT THROUGH THE LOWER ENTRANCE • Please refer to the map on the reverse side for the following instructions: • The drop off/pick up lanes are one way only. The entrance is on 31st Street and the exit is on Jennings Street. • Please refrain from stopping in the crosswalk as we need to safely cross our students. • There are two lanes of traffic: • The outside lane or YELLOW lane is for moving vehicles only. Do not drop off students from the yellow or outside lane. • The inside lane or RED lane is for dropping off and picking up. Parents may stop when in the red lane but MUST REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLE. Students should exit the vehicle on the passenger side. • The Yellow lane must turn left (north) when exiting the parking lot. • The Yellow through lane will merge into the red lane and must turn right (south) when exiting the parking lot. • The Red lane must turn right (south) when exiting the parking lot. • Students exiting the Lower entrance will be directed to proceed toward the supervised crosswalks at the Parking Lot. Parents are NOT to park on 31st St. or in the Blessed Sacrament/Holy Cross parking lot. STUDENTS WALKING HOME will exit through the Lower Entrance (Door #4) at dismissal time. Students on bikes or skateboards will walk until they are off school property for safety. Older siblings will pick up younger siblings from their classroom teacher and walk their route home. Where will I pick up my child at the end of the school day? • At 3:15 PM PK will dismiss through Door #2 where parents will sign them out. • At 3:30 PM: o BTB, Boys and Girls Club, and Daycare Vans will be dismissed from all grade levels. These students will meet siblings in the commons and will dismiss to their van locations. o Kindergarten will dismiss using door # 2 and will be held on the playground for pick up. o 1st Grade will dismiss using door # 6 and will line up on the sidewalk to the left of the Lower Entrance. o 2nd Grade will dismiss using door #4 and will line up to the right of the Lower Entrance doors. o 3rd Grade will dismiss using door # 4 and line up to the left of the Lower Entrance doors o 4th Grade will dismiss using door # 2 and will line up on the sidewalk in front of the Kindergarten windows. o 5th Grade will dismiss using door # 6 and will line up on the far end of the sidewalk by the beginning of the fence. **Grade level line up locations are indicated on the attached map with the yellow ovals. **As a reminder, for student safety, the Jones Street doors are only for Boys and Girls Club and Daycare Van pick ups.

Important Calendar Reminder

School will dismiss two hours early on Wednesday, April 1 for spring break. School will not be in session from Thursday, April 2 through Monday, April 6, resuming on Tuesday, April 7. Have a safe spring break!

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Outstanding Fees? Pay Them Today!

Do you have school fees that need to be paid? Visit the Sioux City Community School District website and click on “Pay Fees”. This will link you to MySchoolBucks where you can pay your student’s school fees online. Questions? Please give our school office a call.

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Iowa immunization laws require certain immunizations and screenings for students or completed medical or religious exemption forms on file. The requirements and exemption forms are located on the District website We encourage you to contact your student’s doctor soon to schedule any required immunizations or screenings so your student is prepared for next fall.

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What’s Happening in Siouxland

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.

Costs for Damaged or Destroyed Devices

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.

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Download the District’s Mobile App

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!

Start the Day with Breakfast

Studies show a strong connection between eating breakfast and improved academic performance. To support a healthy learning environment, our school provides breakfast daily in addition to lunch. Breakfast is served at our building from 8 am to 8:30 am (elementary school) OR 7 am to 8 am (middle and high school).

Visit the District's website for more information on the District’s breakfast and lunch menus.

TalkingPoints

Connect with your student’s teacher! TalkingPoints is a communication tool that allows you and your student’s teacher to easily communicate via text message. Text messages will be sent to you in your family’s primary language. Watch for a text from your student’s teacher or contact your student’s school if you have any questions.

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Handbook Includes Updated Protocol Information

Have you reviewed the 2025-2026 SCCSD Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook? The handbook includes important information to help students reach their fullest potential at school. Families are encouraged to review the handbook with their students to make sure they are aware of what is expected of them as a student in the Sioux City Community School District.

Click here to view the 2025-2026 Parent/Guardian – Student Handbook.

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Have a Safety Concern?

Safe + Sound Iowa offers students and families a convenient way to anonymously report safety concerns related to our school. Trained dispatchers will share the information with appropriate school administrators and/or law enforcement so help can be given to those in crisis or at risk.

Visit Safe + Sound Iowa for more information.

School Safety

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.

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