Click HERE to get to the Sand Volleyball Flyer and access the links for the roster, rules, etc.

The 2019-2020 calendar has been approved, and is already entered on the LN Google Calendar, as well as the extra-curricular activities known for the upcoming school year. 

UPDATE:  Changes from the original calendar approved in March include:

Please be aware that the calendar is always subject to change, but the plan is attached!

Volleyball Summer Camp 2019 

Open to all students entering grades 3 - 8. 

Register online by clicking this link

REGISTRATION  

OR

Contact Karisa Troester at 402-469-4381 to sign up! 

Download form here

We are happy to announce that Sandy Creek & Lawrence/Nelson Elementary is now a Seesaw School! 

Look at all the parents that are connected and interact through Seesaw with their child and teacher. 

What does this mean?

Children will have their own digital portfolio to keep throughout their elementary career. 

Parents will multiple children will be able to easily scan between each child's journal. 

Teachers can schedule activities for students and easily communicate with parents. 

All elementary students will be using Seesaw next year, so be sure to keep the app on your phone! 

Boys' Camps

• WRESTLING:  July 9th & 10th at Sandy Creek put on by the SCNUSD #5 Red Raiders
  • PreK-4th Grade (Novice):  8 - 9:30 AM
  • 5th - 12th Grade (Advanced):  9:45 - 11:45 AM
  • Cost:  Free Will Donation
  • Registration:  Due by Mon., 6/24/19 to guarantee shirt size
  • Registration form linked HERE
  • Questions?  Contact Jarod Owens at jowens@southcentralusd.us
• BASKETBALL:  July 9th and 10th, 9 AM - 12 PM in Lawrence
  • Cost is $30 per person
  • No advance registration necessary
  • Contact Decker Brown with questions:  dbrown@southcentralusd.us
  • Grades 3 - 5:  9 AM - 12 PM
  • Grades 6 - 8:  1 PM - 4 PM

• FOOTBALL:  July 29th, 30th & 31st (this was moved due to Fair) IN NELSON
  • Cost is $30 per person
  • Registration due by Mon., July 1st to be guaranteed a tshirt
  • Grades 3-8:  10 AM to 12 PM
  • Contact Brian Blevins with questions:  bblevins@southcentralusd.us 

Girls' Camps

• July 8, 9 and 10:  Individual VB Camp at UNK for grades 5-12:  link is HERE
• July 15, 16 and 17:  Individual VB Camp at UNK for grades 5-12:  link is HERE
• July 18th:  VB Hitting & Blocking Clinic at Hastings College for grades 6 - 8:  link is HERE
• July 19th:  VB Serve/Pass/Defense Clinic at Hastings College for grades 6 - 8:  link is HERE
• July 22nd & 23rd:  VB Position Camp at UNK for grades 7-12:  link is HERE
• July 22nd:  VB Serve/Pass/Defense Clinic at Hastings College for grades 9 - 12:  link is HERE
• July 23rd:  VB Hitting & Blocking Clinic for grades 9 - 12:  link is HERE
• July 24th:  VB Setter Camp at Hastings College for grades 6 - 12:  link is HERE
• July 29th & 30th:  BB Camp at Hastings College for grades 1 - 8:  link is HERE
• July 31st:  Girls BB Camp in Nelson at LNHS
  • Grades 3 - 5 from 9 AM to 12 PM
  • Grades 6 - 8 from 1 PM to 4 PM
  • Cost:  $10
  • No pre-registration necessary

There are many area camps for elementary through high school students.  Please ask your coaches for a reference on a good camp to attend!

• HS VB Coach:  Jamie Lay, jlay@southcentralusd.us
• JH VB Coach:  Sheila McCartney, smccartney@southcentralusd.us
• JH and HS FB Coach:  Brian Blevins, bblevins@southcentralusd.us
• JH and HS Cross Country Coach:  Randi Fox, rfox@southcentralusd.us
• JH and HS Wrestling Coach:  Jarod Owens, jowens@southcentralusd.us
• JH and HS Boys' Basketball Coach:  Decker Brown, dbrown@southcentralusd.us
• JH Girls' Basketball Coach:  Brian Blevins, bblevins@southcentralusd.us
• HS Girls' Basketball Coach:  Andy Peterson, apeterson@southcentralusd.us
• JH Track Coach:  Sheila McCartney, smccartney@southcentralusd.us
• HS Track Coach:  Preston Hild, phild@southcentralusd.us
• HS Golf Coach:  Jerad Niederklein, jniederklein@southcentralusd.us

Please note the changes for next year's meal pricing below.

Current Positions Available

The South Central Unified School District is accepting applications for the following positions.  Required forms can be found by clicking on the links listed here.  Both the certified and classified staff positions require a background form.

Please open the appropriate forms and fill out online OR download the forms, and open them with Adobe Reader or Preview to fill in the application.  The forms needed for each job are listed next to the corresponding opening.  All open positions require TWO forms.

• Certified Application OR Classified Application
• One Source Background Check & Summary

Interested candidates may submit a letter of interest, resume, application, background form, and credentials to:

Superintendent
30671 Highway 14
Fairfield, NE  68938 

EOE Employer

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of South Central Nebraska USD#5 to employ the best qualified applicant for each position without regard to sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status, and to not fail or refuse to hire or to discharge any individual, or otherwise to discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment, because of such individual's sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status.

There shall be no discrimination by school officials against any employee because of membership or activity in an employee organization or because of protected free speech activities.  This position is subject to Veterans preference.  EOE

The Department of Education and SCNUSD #5 is concerned about your child's summer loss...especially in reading and math.  HERE is a link to Summer Learning Programs available from the Department of Education which are FREE resources!

NE LB 1081 goes into effect with the 2019-2020 school year, with the goal of having all students reading at their grade level by THIRD GRADE, and then continuing to grow.  Three times per year, our District will require a reading assessment in our elementary grades, with the primary purpose to identify reading deficiencies, and then address these with an individualized reading plan for your child, including small group or individual instruction being given.

We want to help our students be successful with this goal, as summer reading loss is a concern.

• HERE is a link to the presentation by Amy Schultz from ESU #9 on the Nebraska Reading Improvement Act to help you learn more.
• HERE is a link to help your child find a book at their current grade level (use your AR reading reports to find your child's reading level OR contact the school).
• In addition to this, at Lawrence/Nelson, we are working with the Nelson Library program and hosting our own reading workshops weekly at the Lawrence site on Tuesdays at 3 PM during the month of June.  Read more on the school website at:  http://www.southcentralunified.org/vnews/display.v/ART/5cc28406cd700?in_archive=1...where we are combining our PBIS passport with our summer reading goals!

And it's not just Reading, it is important for children to stay on top of their Math skills as well over the summer...

• Did you know that the typical child, regardless of socioeconomic status, loses approximately 2.6 months of grade-level equivalency in math skills over the summer months each year?
• A fun way to keep math skills sharp over the summer is by joining the Summer Math Challenge, a FREE math-skills program designed for students who have just completed first through eighth grade. The Summer Math Challenge can help your child retain math skills learned during the school year and keep them on the path towards college and careers.
• How does this work?  For six weeks in the summer, parents receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources. When the program ends, parents can print an award certificate to celebrate their child’s summer math accomplishment!
• HERE is a link to help your child work on their Math skills over the summer and HERE is a link to the Summer Math Challenge, where you can get daily emails for six weeks on your child's progress.

All students entering kindergarten and seventh grade, as well as all students participating in either junior high or senior high athletics, are required to have a physical. Students are asked to turn in all required forms to their respective school office by August 1st of the upcoming school year.  Forms that are required include:

ALL KINDERGARTNERS, 7TH GRADERS & OUT-OF-STATE NEW STUDENTS:

• Medical History & Physical Form

All Students:

• Health Information & Tylenol Administration Permission
• Emergency Contact Information (Only 1 per family/location)
• Student Handbook Signature Form
• Permission for Students to have Prescription Medication at School:  ONLY NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT IF YOUR CHILD TAKES PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE ON A DAILY BASIS WHILE AT SCHOOL!

Athletic Required Participation Forms for Grades 7 - 12:

• NSAA SPORTS PHYSICAL FORM - updated 5/20/19
• Athletic Handbook Signature Form

Each of the forms are linked above.   

ALL FORMS BE TURNED IN TO THE SCHOOL OFFICE NO LATER THAN AUGUST 1ST.

The Superior Family Medical Center will be holding physicals for our students at both the Nelson and Superior Clinics on the dates/times listed below:

IF PLANNING TO USE THE SUPERIOR OR NELSON FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, PLEASE CALL (402) 879-4781 FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

• Cost:   Sports physicals are $25 on the above dates only and payment is due at the time of the physical. 
• An EKG can be performed for an additional discounted rate of $15 to those interested. 
• Please indicate when calling to make the appointment whether or not the athlete wants an EKG. 
• Providers say each athlete should have one EKG performed during their career; if the athlete has had one EKG and it was normal, they do not necessarily need another EKG.  
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES  will sports physicals be turned into any insurance company (including state agencies such as Medicaid—Nebraska, Total Care, WellCare, or United HealthCare Community Plan) as a wellness exam. 
• If you desire the student athlete to have a wellness exam benefit paid by your insurance company, you will need to schedule a well-child exam during regular office hours outside of the designated sports physicals days. 
• In addition, if your student athlete has a condition or injury that needs to be addressed, the athlete will need to schedule a separate visit—it will not be addressed at the sports physical.

• Athlete’s physical form with the athlete/parents’ portions completed before you arrive for your appointment.  **THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT**  If the form is not completed prior to your arrival, you will be asked to complete the form before you will be checked in for your appointment:
• A urine specimen with the container marked with the athlete’s name.
• Athlete’s complete immunization record.
• Please wear loose fitting clothing such as a T-shirt and shorts.

• 7th graders are required to have a tetanus shot (Tdap)—this will be administered unless the parent notifies us differently. 
• If athlete is covered under state agency such as Medicaid—Nebraska Total Care, WellCare, or United Healthcare Community Plan,  they will be required to obtain this immunization through the Immunization Clinic.  If athlete is uninsured, it is highly recommended, due to cost, to also obtain this through the Immunization Clinic. 
• Optional vaccines include Gardasil and Menatra.  If you would like additional information on these vaccines to help you make an informative decision on whether or not you would like your to child vaccinated, please do not hesitate to contact our office. The Gardasil series is highly recommended in male and female children and is indicated at age 9.  Menactra is a safe and effective vaccine to protect against meningitis.