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District Dialogue

Keeping you informed the week of Oct. 2-6

District Dialogue Keeping you informed the week of Oct. 2-6

October is a month of Recognitions! October is a month of Recognitions!

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National Custodian Day - Oct. 2nd

Today and every day, we are thankful for our custodial staff for keeping our buildings clean and well-maintained. Schools that look nice help our students and educators feel proud about their surroundings, which leads to a sense of pride about themselves. We each play a critical role in educating students. Thank you to our entire custodial staff for the ways in which you contribute to the quality education that we provide.

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Customer Service Week - Oct. 2 - 6

This week is Customer Service Week! Before the start of this school year, many clerical and administrative staff took part in a customer service training. Clear and concise communication to parents and guardians is an often overlooked aspect of providing a quality education to students. Thank you to everybody who provides service with a smile to all of the families of SFSD!

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World Teacher's Day - Oct. 5th

World Teachers’ Day is held annually on October 5th to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It is a day to celebrate how teachers are transforming education but also to reflect on the support they need to fully deploy their talent and vocation, and to rethink the way ahead for the profession globally. Thank you teachers for all you do everyday to educate and prepare the next generation!
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National Coaches Day - Oct. 6th

This Friday, October 6th is National Coaches Day! It's a day to pay tribute to the dedication and contributions of coaches across various fields, and to highlight their role in shaping and mentoring individuals to achieve their best potential. It’s a time for acknowledging the impact coaches have on personal and professional development, as well as expressing gratitude for their guidance and support. Whether in sports, education, or other domains, National Coaches Day honors the positive influence these mentors exert on our lives.

📌Reminder!📌 📌Reminder!📌

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No School October 9th & 10th

In honor of Native American Day, there will be no school next Monday, October 9th. We encourage you to join us at the 6th Annual Native American Day Parade, which starts at 11 am on 13th Street & Phillips Ave.

Tuesday, October 10th is an inservice day. Classes will resume as normal Wednesday, October 11th.

Discounted Ticket Opportunity! Discounted Ticket Opportunity!

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

Pass code to save $5.00 - TEACHERS

The Washington Pavilion is offering discounted ticket prices to the Bored Teachers Comedy Tour show happening on October 22nd. Just use the code: TEACHERS to receive $5.00 off!

Click here for tickets!

Do you have a coworker or colleague who is constantly going above and beyond? Do you notice when somebody is going out of their way to make a student's day just a little bit brighter? Do you have a staff member who consistently brings their best, day in and day out? We want to hear about it! We know that amazing things happen every day in every building of the Sioux Falls School District, and we need your help to tell those stories. Follow the above info (or click the link below) to nominate a coworker to be recognized for their amazing dedication to the work of SFSD.

Click here to fill out a nomination form!

Be Prepared - NOT Alarmed Be Prepared - NOT Alarmed

Leadership Development Series Leadership Development Series

Join the American Heart Association in partnership with OPEN as we explore today’s relevant topics to aid in the development of happy and healthy lives within your school community! The next professional learning session will be Wednesday, September 6th at 3:30 PM to tackle the topic of The Vaping Crisis and the Power of Prevention.


A bit more info on these FREE webinars:

  • Each 45-minute webinar will take place on the first Wednesday of each month and there is no cost to join.
  • All webinars start at 3:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM CT / 12:30 PM PT and will be recorded for those that can’t attend the live session.
  • These professional learning webinars will include must-have follow-up resources and an attendee certificate.
  • Chance to win a $250 US Games certificate for each webinar you attend. Receive a BONUS opportunity for an additional $250 US Games certificate when you attend all 4 webinars.
Register here!

Upcoming Performances Upcoming Performances

The Promising Futures Fund presents a collaborative concert event featuring the Augustana University Choirs and the Choirs of George McGovern, Whittier and Ben Reifel Middle Schools.

We want to highlight all the ways the Sioux Falls School District SHINES!

SHINE stands for Scholarship, Honors, Innovation, Networking and Exceptionalism. We’re looking for stories we can tell about high school seniors, any-age students, staff (yes, you can and should absolutely fill out this form for yourself!), projects and programs. Have a new partnership that is benefitting the classroom? Win a grant you think the world should know about? Get nominated for or receive a state-wide, regional or national honor? Know a senior stand-out on a team, in the fine arts arena, or in the classroom? How about younger students who are leading by example, making giving to charity a priority, or are making the most of a bad situation? Should a program or portion of your school be highlighted? What about some current projects: experiments, field trips, new collaborative lessons?


Send your suggestions today, and keep this in mind for the days, weeks and months ahead!

Click here for the nomination form!

FREE Opportunity to Learn From World Class Experts FREE Opportunity to Learn From World Class Experts

Imagine Solutions Conference is a nationally known thought leader conference that brings world-class visionaries to share ideas on today's most relevant issues. The conference offers an impressive speaker lineup in topics, such as Science and Technology, Biodiversity, Arts, and much more. We are excited to provide Sioux Falls School District teachers the opportunity to attend this year's conference virtually. Registered attendees will receive a link to the recorded videos in late May of 2023.

This is a small way that we can show our appreciation for all you do for our students.


  • All registered teachers will be provided a link to the conference videos from the Sioux Falls School District in late May until October 15.

  • Each video is approximately 19-25 minutes in length and can be viewed 24/7.

  • All registered teachers qualify for 5 hours of professional development for registering and completing a brief survey after watching all of the videos.
Register Here!
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Celebrating YOU During Customer Service Week!

The best part of service can't be seen.

It's when people feel that you cared enough to try to make a difference.


Thank you, thank you, thank you—

for giving great service!


The great service you give is far more than simply great service.

Every time you treat someone with kindness, listen to them carefully, solve a problem or at least, give it your best effort, you are making a real difference. Thank you!

Every time you choose to be positive in attitude, words and actions, you are making a difference. Thank you!

And every time you decide to still be and do your best for a challenging customer, you are making a difference. THANK YOU!!!

This week:

Someone taught you to be kind, to be and do your best. Someone showed you how to stay positive despite life’s challenges.

  • Who was that 'someone' for you?
  • What did they share with you that taught you kindness?

HR Radar HR Radar

Upcoming Sand Creek Webinars

  • Click the link below to register for Sand Creek EAP’s live webinars

    • Wednesday, October 11th - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Empowering Your Influence
    • Wednesday, November 8th - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Competent Leadership
    • Wednesday, December 13th - 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Personal Fitness for Life

Upcoming South Dakota Retirement Events

SDRS: Early & Mid-Career Workshop

This workshop targets those members in the early and middle stages of their careers and offers a wide-ranging spectrum of money-related topics to promote personal financial awareness and increase retirement preparedness through budgeting and financial planning exercises.


What people are saying about this workshop:

  • This was incredibly helpful. I wish it were required of all employees. I'm very glad I came.
  • I wasn't sure what to expect...it was very informal, educational, and even kind of fun.
  • Surprisingly interesting and thought-provoking.
  • I really need to go to another one of these because I didn't know how much I was missing!


Date: October 30, 2023

Location: Holiday Inn City Centre

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm with check-in beginning at 5:30pm

Registration Deadline: October 30, 2023


Register Now!

Woman and Financial Planning Workshop

Statistically speaking, women live longer, are more conservative investors, and are more apt to take time off work to care for children and elders, creating unique challenges when it comes to financial and retirement planning. The Women and Financial Planning workshop focuses on strengthening the overall financial wellness of SDRS's largest membership group.


What people are saying about this workshop:

  • The focus on women was refreshing.
  • Speakers were engaging and easy to follow. Topics were diverse and covered relevant topics.
  • I never knew how important all of this was until this presentation.


Date: November 20, 2023

Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Virtual Event (A link to the workshop and presentation materials will be emailed to you prior to the event.)

Registration Deadline: November 20, 2023


Register Now!

Benefits Buzz

Important Notice About Your Prescription Drug Coverage and Medicare

Click HERE to view the notice!

Weekly Wellness: Uprise Health - Wellness Program

Wellness Program Guides will be mailed out to employees in the next few weeks for those who had medical insurance as of July 1st, 2023.

Employees who had their insurance start after July 1st, 2023 will receive their Wellness Program Guide in the next couple of months.


How Do I Get Started?

  1. Go to https://hmchwwellness.com/SFSD
  2. Click the “Sign Up” icon
  3. The Participant Sign Up window will appear, and you will need to enter:
    • Last Name
    • Date of Birth
    • Last four digits of your SSN


IMPORTANT: Please sign up using your own last name, date of birth, and social security number, even if you are not the primary on the health plan.


2023-2024 Preventative Care Form

View the 23-24 District Dialogue archive here!
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