Addressing #chronicabsence is key for improving graduation rates, increasing achievement & giving young people a good chance for success at school & beyond. #HereTodayReadyforTomorrow
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Abordar la #ausenciacrĂłnica es clave para mejorar las tasas de graduaciĂłn, aumentar los logros y brindarles a los jĂłvenes una buena oportunidad de tener Ă©xito en la escuela y más allá. #AquĂHoyListosParaElMañana
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Abordar la #ausenciacrĂłnica es clave para mejorar las tasas de graduaciĂłn, aumentar los logros y brindarles a los jĂłvenes una buena oportunidad de tener Ă©xito en la escuela y más allá. #AquĂHoyListosParaElMañana
Happy National Principals Month!
This October, we celebrate the incredible principals of South Sioux City Community Schools!
Our principals are more than building leaders, they are mentors, motivators, and champions for every student and staff member who walks through our doors. Their dedication to academic excellence, student success, and building strong Cardinal communities is unmatched.
Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and vision. You set the tone for “One Team. One Goal. One Cardinal Family,” and we are proud to have you leading the way!
Please join us all month long in recognizing and thanking our SSC principals for the countless ways they inspire, guide, and support our students, staff, and families.
#NationalPrincipalsMONTH #ThankYouPrincipals #CardinalPride
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¡Feliz Mes Nacional de los Directores!
Este octubre celebramos a los increĂbles directores de las Escuelas Comunitarias de South Sioux City!
Nuestros directores son más que lĂderes de edificio: son mentores, motivadores y campeones para cada estudiante y miembro del personal que entra por nuestras puertas. Su dedicaciĂłn a la excelencia acadĂ©mica, al Ă©xito estudiantil y a construir fuertes comunidades Cardinales no tiene comparaciĂłn.
Gracias por su liderazgo, compasión y visión. Ustedes marcan el camino con nuestro lema: “Un Equipo. Una Meta. Una Familia Cardinal.” ¡Estamos orgullosos de tenerlos guiándonos!
Acompáñenos durante todo este mes para reconocer y agradecer a nuestros directores de SSC por todas las maneras en que inspiran, guĂan y apoyan a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias.
This October, we celebrate the incredible principals of South Sioux City Community Schools!
Our principals are more than building leaders, they are mentors, motivators, and champions for every student and staff member who walks through our doors. Their dedication to academic excellence, student success, and building strong Cardinal communities is unmatched.
Thank you for your leadership, compassion, and vision. You set the tone for “One Team. One Goal. One Cardinal Family,” and we are proud to have you leading the way!
Please join us all month long in recognizing and thanking our SSC principals for the countless ways they inspire, guide, and support our students, staff, and families.
#NationalPrincipalsMONTH #ThankYouPrincipals #CardinalPride
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¡Feliz Mes Nacional de los Directores!
Este octubre celebramos a los increĂbles directores de las Escuelas Comunitarias de South Sioux City!
Nuestros directores son más que lĂderes de edificio: son mentores, motivadores y campeones para cada estudiante y miembro del personal que entra por nuestras puertas. Su dedicaciĂłn a la excelencia acadĂ©mica, al Ă©xito estudiantil y a construir fuertes comunidades Cardinales no tiene comparaciĂłn.
Gracias por su liderazgo, compasión y visión. Ustedes marcan el camino con nuestro lema: “Un Equipo. Una Meta. Una Familia Cardinal.” ¡Estamos orgullosos de tenerlos guiándonos!
Acompáñenos durante todo este mes para reconocer y agradecer a nuestros directores de SSC por todas las maneras en que inspiran, guĂan y apoyan a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias.
The safety of our students and staff is one of the most important factors to a successful school district. South Sioux City Community Schools is committed to ensuring our schools are safe and our staff is prepared. To enhance this, in 2017, we moved to a Standard Response Protocol (SRP) called "I Love U Guys". We feel this protocol will give us the tools to be even more prepared for weather events, fires, accidents, intruders and other threats to student and staff safety.
The Standard Response Protocol is based not on individual scenarios but on consistent response to any given scenario. SRP demands a specific vocabulary but also allows for great flexibility. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident.
• Secure is followed by the Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors" and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within a building.
• Lockdown is followed by "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight" and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.
• Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
• Shelter is always followed by a type and a method and is the protocol for group and self protection.
• Hold is a "hold" in the classrooms. Students and teachers are directed to stay in their rooms and clear the hallways. This is typically used for medical emergencies.
Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in practice drills for each of the Standard Response Protocols. On Thursday, September 25th E.N. Swett students practiced evacuating the building. During an evacuation drill, students are provided the experience of going to our secondary site. Students did a wonderful job of following the protocol guided by our Building Safety Team.
Thank you for all your support and a wonderful start to the school year.
Mrs. Major and E.N. Swett Staff
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal escolar son los factores más importantes a un exitoso distrito escolar. Las Escuelas de la Comunidad de South Sioux City están comprometidas a asegurar que nuestras escuelas estén seguras y que nuestro personal esté preparado. Para realzar esto, en 2017 nos movimos a un Protocolo de Respuesta Estándar (SRP) llamado "I Love U Guys". Sentimos que este protocolo nos da las herramientas para estar aún mejor preparados para eventos del clima, incendios, accidentes, intrusos y otras amenazas a nuestros estudiantes y a la seguridad del personal.
El Protocolo de Respuesta Estándar está basado no en un escenario individual pero en respuesta consistente a cualquier escenario dado. SRP demanda un vocabulario especĂfico pero tambiĂ©n permite gran flexibilidad. La premisa es simple - hay cinco acciones especĂficas que pueden ser ejecutadas durante un incidente.
• Secure - Cierre es seguido por la directiva: "Entrar. Cierre las puertas exteriores" y es el protocolo usado para proteger a los estudiantes y el personal dentro del edificio.
• Lockdown - Confinamiento es seguido por "Cierre, Luces, Fuera de Vista" y es el protocolo usado para asegurar salones individuales y mantener a los estudiantes tranquilos en un lugar.
• Evacuate - Evacuar siempre es seguido por una ubicación, y es usado para mover a estudiantes y personal de un una ubicación a otra dentro o fuera del edificio.
• Shelter - Refugio siempre es seguido por un tipo y método y es el protocolo para protección individual o de grupo.
• Hold - Mantenerse en lugar es el "mantenerse en lugar" en su salĂłn de clases. Los estudiantes y maestros son dirigidos a quedarse en sus salones de clases y despejar los pasillos. Esto se utiliza tĂpicamente para emergencias mĂ©dicas.
A lo largo del año escolar, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en simulacros de práctica para cada uno de los protocolos de respuesta estándar. El jueves 25 de septiembre, los estudiantes de E.N. Swett practicaron la evacuación del edificio. Durante un simulacro de evacuación, los estudiantes tienen la experiencia de ir a nuestro sitio secundario. Los estudiantes hicieron un trabajo maravilloso al seguir el protocolo guiado por nuestro Equipo de Seguridad del Edificio.
Gracias por todo su apoyo y un maravilloso comienzo del año escolar.
La Sra. Major y E.N. Personal de SWETT
The Standard Response Protocol is based not on individual scenarios but on consistent response to any given scenario. SRP demands a specific vocabulary but also allows for great flexibility. The premise is simple - there are five specific actions that can be performed during an incident.
• Secure is followed by the Directive: "Get Inside. Lock Outside Doors" and is the protocol used to safeguard students and staff within a building.
• Lockdown is followed by "Locks, Lights, Out of Sight" and is the protocol used to secure individual rooms and keep students quiet and in place.
• Evacuate is always followed by a location, and is used to move students and staff from one location to a different location in or out of the building.
• Shelter is always followed by a type and a method and is the protocol for group and self protection.
• Hold is a "hold" in the classrooms. Students and teachers are directed to stay in their rooms and clear the hallways. This is typically used for medical emergencies.
Throughout the school year, students will have the opportunity to participate in practice drills for each of the Standard Response Protocols. On Thursday, September 25th E.N. Swett students practiced evacuating the building. During an evacuation drill, students are provided the experience of going to our secondary site. Students did a wonderful job of following the protocol guided by our Building Safety Team.
Thank you for all your support and a wonderful start to the school year.
Mrs. Major and E.N. Swett Staff
La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal escolar son los factores más importantes a un exitoso distrito escolar. Las Escuelas de la Comunidad de South Sioux City están comprometidas a asegurar que nuestras escuelas estén seguras y que nuestro personal esté preparado. Para realzar esto, en 2017 nos movimos a un Protocolo de Respuesta Estándar (SRP) llamado "I Love U Guys". Sentimos que este protocolo nos da las herramientas para estar aún mejor preparados para eventos del clima, incendios, accidentes, intrusos y otras amenazas a nuestros estudiantes y a la seguridad del personal.
El Protocolo de Respuesta Estándar está basado no en un escenario individual pero en respuesta consistente a cualquier escenario dado. SRP demanda un vocabulario especĂfico pero tambiĂ©n permite gran flexibilidad. La premisa es simple - hay cinco acciones especĂficas que pueden ser ejecutadas durante un incidente.
• Secure - Cierre es seguido por la directiva: "Entrar. Cierre las puertas exteriores" y es el protocolo usado para proteger a los estudiantes y el personal dentro del edificio.
• Lockdown - Confinamiento es seguido por "Cierre, Luces, Fuera de Vista" y es el protocolo usado para asegurar salones individuales y mantener a los estudiantes tranquilos en un lugar.
• Evacuate - Evacuar siempre es seguido por una ubicación, y es usado para mover a estudiantes y personal de un una ubicación a otra dentro o fuera del edificio.
• Shelter - Refugio siempre es seguido por un tipo y método y es el protocolo para protección individual o de grupo.
• Hold - Mantenerse en lugar es el "mantenerse en lugar" en su salĂłn de clases. Los estudiantes y maestros son dirigidos a quedarse en sus salones de clases y despejar los pasillos. Esto se utiliza tĂpicamente para emergencias mĂ©dicas.
A lo largo del año escolar, los estudiantes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en simulacros de práctica para cada uno de los protocolos de respuesta estándar. El jueves 25 de septiembre, los estudiantes de E.N. Swett practicaron la evacuación del edificio. Durante un simulacro de evacuación, los estudiantes tienen la experiencia de ir a nuestro sitio secundario. Los estudiantes hicieron un trabajo maravilloso al seguir el protocolo guiado por nuestro Equipo de Seguridad del Edificio.
Gracias por todo su apoyo y un maravilloso comienzo del año escolar.
La Sra. Major y E.N. Personal de SWETT
Welcome to a new month in preschool! Our students are busy building skills, friendships, and curiosity each day. Each month we will send a newsletter with information about upcoming events and share celebrations with you. Thank you for partnering with us to support your child's learning and growth.
Click the link below for the E.N. Swett August and September Newsletter!
E.N. Swett August & September Newsletter
Check out the attached fliers for more information about the free family literacy information and carnival night happening on August 28th!
First Week of School Important Information.
Meet our incredible team of school nurses and health clerks!
This year, we’re thrilled to officially welcome them in-house as part of our Cardinal family. These compassionate professionals are the heartbeat of our buildings—keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. ❤️🩺
We’re so excited to have them on board as SSC employees and part of the Cardinal team!
#SSCCards #CardinalPride #SchoolHealthHeroes
This year, we’re thrilled to officially welcome them in-house as part of our Cardinal family. These compassionate professionals are the heartbeat of our buildings—keeping our students healthy, safe, and ready to learn every day. ❤️🩺
We’re so excited to have them on board as SSC employees and part of the Cardinal team!
#SSCCards #CardinalPride #SchoolHealthHeroes
NOW AVAILABLE
25-26 ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
Confirm your student's enrollment, sign various back to school forms, and update any changes right from your phone!
To get started
1. Sign into ParentVUE
Z. Click "Online Registration" at the top of the screen
3. App Only: Click Open Online Registration"
4. Choose Enrollment Venification - Current Students
DON'T HAVE A PARENTVUE ACCOUNTE
Visit bit.lv/ssopvue to request one
25-26 ENROLLMENT VERIFICATION
Confirm your student's enrollment, sign various back to school forms, and update any changes right from your phone!
To get started
1. Sign into ParentVUE
Z. Click "Online Registration" at the top of the screen
3. App Only: Click Open Online Registration"
4. Choose Enrollment Venification - Current Students
DON'T HAVE A PARENTVUE ACCOUNTE
Visit bit.lv/ssopvue to request one
Important Summer School Information.
Calling all future volleyball stars!
Don’t miss out on an exciting opportunity to sharpen your skills and have some fun this summer at our Cardinal Volleyball Camps!
Camps are available for a variety of age groups and skill levels, check out the attached flyers for all the details on dates, times, and how to register. Links to the registration forms can be found below.
Let’s get ready to serve, spike, and soar!
#CardinalVolleyball #SSCStrong #SummerCamps2025
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¡Llamando a todas las futuras estrellas del voleibol!
¡No te pierdas esta increĂble oportunidad de mejorar tus habilidades y divertirte este verano en nuestros Campamentos de Voleibol Cardinal!
Los campamentos están disponibles para varios grupos de edad y niveles, revisa los volantes adjuntos para ver las fechas, horarios y cómo inscribirte. Los enlaces para registrarte se encuentran debajo.
¡Prepárate para sacar, rematar y volar alto!
#VoleibolCardenal #FuerzaSSC #CampamentosDeVerano2025
Redbirds (2nd-6th Grade) Volleyball Registration Form:
https://form.jotform.com/251275569416161
7-12th Grade Volleyball Registration Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz9NmdM5CiojfYCNi14MSPjX734G_BMh-Ps3OBIvuJp5TBDw/viewform
🥗 FREE Summer Meals for Kids! 🍎
South Sioux City Schools is offering free meals for all youth ages 1–18 this summer!
📅 June 2 – June 27 (Monday–Friday)
đź“Ť Covington Elementary & SSC Middle School
🍽️ Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📅 July 7 – July 31 (Monday–Friday)
đź“Ť Covington Elementary only
🍽️ Lunch: 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
No sign-up needed—just stop by!
đź”— For more info, visit www.ssccards.org
📱 Or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find additional locations near you.
Let’s make sure every child has a healthy, delicious summer! ❤️🖤
#SSCFamily #SummerMeals #FuelUpWithSSC #CommunitySupport
South Sioux City Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, due to predicted weather conditions. All classes, activities, and preschool sessions are canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and monitor official district channels for any further updates.
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 Alumni Tournament 👉 https://register.htgsports.net/default.aspx?id=13297 🔗
Early Bird Registration cost closes April 18th 🤝
Who’s taking the trophy home this year? 👀 #GoCards
Red Carpet Celebration at En Swett Elementary
Family School Dance
Thursday, April 24th, 2025
5:30-7:00PM
($10 entry fee per family)
Attention Cardinals we have some BIG NEWS! Our Brand-New Website is LIVE! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce the soft launch of our brand-new website https://www.ssccards.org/, our newly upgraded, user-friendly website designed to better serve our students, parents, and staff!
But wait—there’s more! 📱✨ Stay connected anytime, anywhere by downloading the SSC Cards app! Be sure to turn on notifications 🔔 so you never miss an important update.
It's everything SSC Cardinals, in your pocket!
đź’» Explore our new site today: ssccards.org
📲 Get the SSC Cards App now:
➡️ Android: https://aptg.co/qH7Ydm
➡️ iPhone: https://aptg.co/glJSmv
We can’t wait to hear your feedback! Let us know what you think, and help us spread the word.
#SSCCards #NewWebsite #StayConnected #NeverMissAnUpdate #EverythingSSCInYourPocket
Learning Through Play!
Our preschoolers love role-playing, building, and exploring new ideas through hands-on activities! Whether they’re playing pretend in our mini marketplace, dressing up as community helpers, or working together on creative projects, every activity helps them develop important social, cognitive, and motor skills.
These little learners are imaginative, curious, and always ready for adventure!
#PlayToLearn #PreschoolAdventures #ImaginationAtWork #HandsOnLearning #SSCCards #CardinalPride
Our preschool students are busy learning, exploring, and having fun every day! From hands-on activities to creative play, we love watching their curiosity grow. Whether they’re painting masterpieces, building with blocks, or singing along to their favorite songs, every moment is a step in their learning journey.
#LittleLearners #PreschoolFun #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether #WeAreSSC #CardinalPride
Students of the Month!
South Sioux City Community Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to poor weather conditions. All classes, activities, and preschool sessions are canceled. We encourage everyone to stay safe and monitor official district channels for any further updates.
No habrá clases en las Escuelas Comunitarias de South Sioux City el miércoles 5 de marzo de 2025, debido a las condiciones del clima. Todas las clases, actividades y sesiones de preescolar están canceladas. Manténganse seguros y sigan monitoreando los canales oficiales del distrito para cualquier actualización.
