Thank you to Sioux Falls Sports Authority for providing the opportunity for 5th grade students at Cleveland to attend the Curling Olympic Trials yesterday! It was a great experience and provided new learning for a sport that many were not familiar with.
Students in 202 celebrate World Kindness Day by singing a song about BEING KIND!
Have a safe and Happy Halloween!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back tomorrow night! It's Daylight Savings Weekend!
We have the BEST SRO in Sioux Falls!! Officer Chernock joined us at lunch to award prizes to our Cubs Count winners for the week!! These kids were here all week and on time each day! #attendancematters
First graders at Cleveland have been working hard on models of ocean animals and how they protect themselves from predators. They had an Open House today for other classrooms to visit!
Cleveland Cubs far surpassed their PBIS goal of earning 3,000 Cub Coins for showing ROARing behavior throughout the month of October! They celebrated by Silly Stringing the teachers!!
REMINDER: Tomorrow morning, October 31st, beginning at 7:15, Cleveland will be hosting their Title 1 Breakfast. Please plan to join us and learn more about what makes Cleveland a great place to be.
Friday, October 31st will be a busy day at Cleveland. We will start the morning with our Title 1 Breakfast. Please plan to attend and bring your family. We will be serving egg bake, fresh fruit, muffins, coffee and juice. Learn all about the many supports Cleveland Students have by being a part of a Title 1 school.
Students have earned 6,142 Cub Coins! We exceeded our October goal of 4,000! This week we will be having an assembly to recognize students that have been in school 94% or more during 1st quarter (275 students). We will also recognize our ROARing students for the month of October. At the end, something "silly" will happen to celebrate meeting our Cub Coin goal!
Lastly, students will have a Fall Party in their classroom. Students may dress up as their favorite book character on Friday, October 31st. REMINDER: The costume must be school appropriate-no masks, weapons or gory face paint.
Students have earned 6,142 Cub Coins! We exceeded our October goal of 4,000! This week we will be having an assembly to recognize students that have been in school 94% or more during 1st quarter (275 students). We will also recognize our ROARing students for the month of October. At the end, something "silly" will happen to celebrate meeting our Cub Coin goal!
Lastly, students will have a Fall Party in their classroom. Students may dress up as their favorite book character on Friday, October 31st. REMINDER: The costume must be school appropriate-no masks, weapons or gory face paint.
Junior Kindergarten is new to Cleveland this year! With a mix of academics and play based enrichment activities, students are gaining independence and skills that will better prepare them for Kindergarten!
502 turned into a "Construction Zone" today. Ask your child more about what he/she learned and what being a project manager is all about.
REMINDER: Picture Retakes are on Wednesday, October 22nd.
This morning, Cleveland and Horace Mann teachers gathered for Professional Learning.
From Jon Gordon's book, The 7 Great Commitments of a Great Team, we focused on Commitment 4: Commit to Getting Better.
We used the PLC+ experiences we've had with Questions 1, 2 and 3 and spent our time on Question 4: What did we learn today?
We closed out our morning with a circle identifying what we learned and how it will impact change.
Congratulations to our Monthly Class Attendance Winners in September!
Mrs. Whealy's class (201) was here 96.62% of the month.
Mrs. Marnach's class (402) was here 96.68% of the month.
Each class celebrated by receiving the Traveling Attendance Trophy filled with a treat!
WAY TO GO CUBS!!
#attendancematters
🌟 What is the CLC?
The Community Learning Center (CLC) program launched in the 2023–24 school year and offers:
📍 After School Care - 🕕 Runs from school dismissal until 6:00 PM
Offered at all elementary schools except Horace Mann, and now at 3 middle schools:
Ben Reifel
Whittier
George McGovern
📍 Summer Programming
Also available for families needing care over summer break!
💰 There is a cost, but scholarships are available.
We also accept Child Care Assistance through the State of South Dakota.
💡 Why Does CLC Matter?
Out-of-school time programs make a real impact on students and families.
✅ For Families:
Supports working parents with reliable before/after care
Helps families balance work, life, and school schedules
✅ For Students:
Builds strong relationships with staff and peers
Provides homework help and enrichment activities
Encourages skill development in a safe, structured space
📊 What the Data Says
Students who participate in quality out-of-school programs show improved attendance, academic performance, and social-emotional development
The positive impact is especially strong for students from low- to moderately low-income households
CLC supports key SFSD goals:
✔️ Positive academic outcomes
✔️ Increased school attendance
✔️ Higher graduation rates
✔️ College & career readiness
✔️ Adult achievement
🔍 Preliminary data shows the following for CLC-enrolled students:
✔️ Increased school day attendance
✔️ Improved academic scores
🙌 How You Can Help
We’re doing everything we can to reach families — including outreach via Thrillshare, and hosting CLC tables at school events (like conferences, movie nights, Bingo nights, etc.). You may hear from CLC staff requesting permission to participate—thank you for supporting these efforts!
Our Connections Coordinators are also connecting with students during the school day to spread awareness.
But we know some families may still miss the opportunity without your help.
👀 Do You Know a Student Who Could Benefit?
Think of a student who might benefit from…
Better attendance?
Extra academic support?
Positive peer and adult relationships?
A safe, fun, and enriching space after school?
📧 Email us their name(s):
communitylearningcenter.sfsd@k12.sd.us
Our Enrollment Team will take it from there! If we have room in the program at your school, we will offer an enrollment spot and guide the family through the enrollment process. If we do not, we will offer a waitlisted spot and will reach out to families when a spot becomes available.
Thank you so much for your continued support. Your role is crucial in helping us connect students to meaningful opportunities that support their growth, success, and well-being.
The Community Learning Center (CLC) program launched in the 2023–24 school year and offers:
📍 After School Care - 🕕 Runs from school dismissal until 6:00 PM
Offered at all elementary schools except Horace Mann, and now at 3 middle schools:
Ben Reifel
Whittier
George McGovern
📍 Summer Programming
Also available for families needing care over summer break!
💰 There is a cost, but scholarships are available.
We also accept Child Care Assistance through the State of South Dakota.
💡 Why Does CLC Matter?
Out-of-school time programs make a real impact on students and families.
✅ For Families:
Supports working parents with reliable before/after care
Helps families balance work, life, and school schedules
✅ For Students:
Builds strong relationships with staff and peers
Provides homework help and enrichment activities
Encourages skill development in a safe, structured space
📊 What the Data Says
Students who participate in quality out-of-school programs show improved attendance, academic performance, and social-emotional development
The positive impact is especially strong for students from low- to moderately low-income households
CLC supports key SFSD goals:
✔️ Positive academic outcomes
✔️ Increased school attendance
✔️ Higher graduation rates
✔️ College & career readiness
✔️ Adult achievement
🔍 Preliminary data shows the following for CLC-enrolled students:
✔️ Increased school day attendance
✔️ Improved academic scores
🙌 How You Can Help
We’re doing everything we can to reach families — including outreach via Thrillshare, and hosting CLC tables at school events (like conferences, movie nights, Bingo nights, etc.). You may hear from CLC staff requesting permission to participate—thank you for supporting these efforts!
Our Connections Coordinators are also connecting with students during the school day to spread awareness.
But we know some families may still miss the opportunity without your help.
👀 Do You Know a Student Who Could Benefit?
Think of a student who might benefit from…
Better attendance?
Extra academic support?
Positive peer and adult relationships?
A safe, fun, and enriching space after school?
📧 Email us their name(s):
communitylearningcenter.sfsd@k12.sd.us
Our Enrollment Team will take it from there! If we have room in the program at your school, we will offer an enrollment spot and guide the family through the enrollment process. If we do not, we will offer a waitlisted spot and will reach out to families when a spot becomes available.
Thank you so much for your continued support. Your role is crucial in helping us connect students to meaningful opportunities that support their growth, success, and well-being.
Please plan to join us for our PTA meeting tomorrow night at 5:30 at Cleveland Elementary.
Congratulations to our Cubs Count Winners for last week! These students were here every day and on time the WHOLE week! Way to go CUBS!!
Congratulations to our Cubs Count Winners this week! These students were all here and on time the entire week!! #attendancematters
Congratulations to our Cubs Count winners this past week! These students were here every day and on time. #attendancematters
Congratulations to our Cubs Count Winners this week! These students were here every day and one time! Way to Go!
Congratulations to our first Cubs Count Winners. These students were at school every day and on time last week. #attendancematters
