School Times

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Messages to School

Parents are urged to call if there is a problem or a matter of urgency in which the school staff may be of assistance.  However, it will be appreciated if routine matters are taken care of before your child comes to school. If it is necessary to talk to your child’s teacher, please call during the 15 minutes before or 30-45 minutes after school, or schedule an appointment time in advance.  During school hours teachers are responsible for classrooms and are seldom available for calls.

If a student is absent from school:

1.   Parents should notify the school by 8:00 AM.

2.   Students must make up all work missed.

If a student knows in advance that he/she will be absent:

1.   Parents should call or send a written notice prior to the absence.

2.   Students should make arrangements for his/her assignments to be completed after returning to school.

 In the event that an appointment is scheduled during the day, please inform the office as to the time you will be picking up your child and an approximate time when the child will be returning.  PLEASE PICK YOUR CHILD UP AT THE OFFICE.  DO NOT ASK TO HAVE YOUR CHILD WAIT AT THE DOOR OR TO WALK HOME.

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Visitors

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Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfasts and hot lunches are offered at Dakota City. The prices for breakfast tickets are as follows: $1.00/day or $5.00/5-day card, $10.00/10-day card, $15.00/15-day card, or $20.00/20-day card. Lunches cost $1.70/day or $8.50/5-day card, $17.00/10-day card, $25.50/15-day card, or $34.00/20-day card.  Payments should be paid to the cashier on Mondays.  Extra milk may also be purchased. Students may choose to bring cold lunches instead. They may either bring their own milk or juice, or purchase milk from the cashier.

Some parents may qualify to receive free or reduced price breakfast/lunch tickets for their children.  If you believe you are eligible for this assistance, please complete and return the application form.  A free/reduced breakfast/lunch application form will be sent home with every child on the first day of school. All information is kept confidential. Prices for reduced meals are as follows: Breakfast - $1.50/5-day card, $3.00/10-day card, $4.50/15 day card, or $6.00/20-day card. Lunch - $2.00/5-day card, $4.00/10-day card, $6.00/15-day card, or $8.00/20-day card.

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Are You Moving?

The school should be notified by the parent in advance of withdrawal stating where the parents are moving and the address of the new school, if possible.

Your child's records and report card will be sent to the new school upon request from that Principal's office. A Withdrawal Form indicating a general statement about the child's classroom performance will be sent with the records.  Please return all books and school materials before moving.

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Late Starts/Early Outs

Occasionally, it may be necessary to close school or have a late start because of weather, for furnace or water problems, etc.  In this event it would be well for you to plan with your child what to do in an emergency of this type. As soon as a decision is made to cancel school or have a late start due to weather condition, it will be announced on the Sioux City radio and/or television stations and via Long Lines on the Internet.

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Report Cards and Conferences

Report cards for Grades K-5 are issued at the end of each quarter.  Parent/Teacher Conferences are held at the end of the first and third quarters of school.  Parents are invited to come to school for a conference with their child's teacher.  Academic progress, social adjustment and general well-being will be discussed.

If you feel your child is having a problem with schoolwork at any time, please arrange a meeting with the teacher or call the school between 7:45 AM - 8:00 AM or 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM.

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Playground Rules

Boundaries

Sidewalks are the southern and eastern boundaries of the playground. Make sure that you stay away from the parking areas.

Bikes

3^rd – 5^th grade students may ride bikes to school. Walk your bike to the bike rack.

General Rules

Treat others the way that you would like to be treated.

          -Respect yourself and others.

          -Keep your hands and feet to yourself.

          -Keep rocks and other items on the ground.

          -Stay off the ice.

          -Have fun making snowmen, but don’t throw snowballs.

          -Play where teachers can see you.

          -At the end of recess, line up quietly, quickly, and orderly.

 Equipment

Only school equipment can be used at recess and before or after school. If you bring the equipment outside, you’re responsible for getting it back inside the building. When playing on the large equipment, treat each other with respect. Don’t run or play tag on the new equipment.

Swings

 Sit on the swings. Only adults may push students on the swings. Don’t jump out of the swings. Don’t twist the chains. Don’t play in between the swings. Don’t climb the poles.

Merry-Go-Round

 Sit on the merry-go-round.

Teeter-Totter

 Only one person may be on each end of the teeter-totter. Stop the teeter-totter before you get off.

Slides

 One person at a time can go down the slides. Wait at the top of the slide until the previous person reaches the bottom. Sit on your bottom with your feet out in front of you when you go down the slide.

Monkey Bars

Use you hands to go across the monkey bars. Don’t stand on the monkey bars. Don’t hang by your knees from the monkey bars. Don’t sit on top of the monkey bars.

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Playground Clothes

It is our thinking that if a child is well enough to come to school, he/she is well enough to participate in the daily program.  Exceptions are made in certain cases where the family physician requests that a child be excused from outdoor activity.  Fresh air and a chance to "run off" excess energy is a must for elementary children. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for recess. Therefore, we suggest warm caps, jackets, and mittens as well as some protective footwear.  Snow pants are required when there is snow on the ground.

If for some medical reason your child cannot participate in outdoor activity, please send a note to your child's teacher so stating, so the nurse can keep it as part of the health record.

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Health Policies

Medications

To assist us in providing the best care for your child, the following is our policy on administering medications at school: The term "medication" includes any substance for use in the diagnosis, cure, treatment or prevention of human disease which includes aspirin, vitamins, cough drops, and any other non-prescription drugs.

1.   All medications will only be administered upon a SIGNED REQUEST OF THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN stating the student's name. the dates to be administered, and the amount of each dosage.  Parents must fill out and sign a medication form allowing the school to dispense the medication to their child.  A medication form has to be filled out each time a child brings new medication to school.

2.   All medication must be in the original containers.  Do not send medication in a baggy or envelope.

3.   Any medication which can be taken at home and still get in the required number of doses per day should not be sent to school.

4.   All medications should be brought to the school office immediately upon arrival.

5.   Medication is kept only in the office and is dispensed only there.

Minor Illnesses

In the event a child becomes ill at school, he/she will be monitored until the parent can be contacted.  No child is ever sent home alone when ill unless a parent is contacted.  In case of a serious accident or medical emergency, it is the policy of the South Sioux City Schools to have the school administer any necessary first aid.  Every possible effort is made to contact the parents to find out what their wishes are in this matter.  If a parent cannot be contacted, the school assumes the right to call 911 to administer emergency treatment.  The school does not assume financial obligations.

Physical Exams

The State of Nebraska Law requires a physical examination by a qualified physician within six months prior to the entrance of a child into the beginning grade or in the case of a transfer from out-of-state to any other grade of the local school.  However, any parent who does not want their child to have a physical examination may sign a statement refusing a physical examination for their child.  EITHER A DOCTOR'S REPORT OR A PARENT SIGNED WAIVER MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL BEFORE THE CHILD CAN ENROLL.

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Clubs and Activities

Student Council

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Quiz Bowl

Art Challenge

Specials Classes

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