Camanche Community School District

Camanche Elementary Newsletter

 

NEWSLETTER #19-30

April 4, 2019

 

CULTURE FAIR – TONIGHT!

            We had such a terrific Culture Fair last Thursday that we are having another Culture Fair today, Thursday, April 4^th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.! Tonight’s Culture Fair features the work of our third grade students.  Participating third graders are Beau Bigwood, Jenna Dunlap, Daitoniah Ebensberger, Octavain Harrington, Sofia Jacobo, Archer Kelly, Autumn Klahn, Mia Macke, Kennedy Melchiori, Maya Pendleton, Jacoby Sampson, Vinnie Srp, Paxton Steffes, Olivia Steines, and Chloe Toler. The Culture Fair is an Open House. It is a terrific opportunity to learn about 15 different countries and see the wonderful learning centers our third graders have made.

 

HEALTHY HABITS CALENDAR

            April Health Habits calendars were sent home last week!  The April calendar is also attached if you would like to print it yourself. Any students that complete at least 23 days of activities listed on the calendar AND return the calendar to school on Wednesday, May 1^st will receive an extra recess with Mr. D.!  Let’s finish the year strong CES!

 

IOWA ASSESSMENTS TEST PREPARATION

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 11^TH – APRIL 16^TH – APRIL 18^TH

            3^rd and 4^th grade students will be taking the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress, or ISASP, on April 11^th, 16^th, and 18^th. Both grades have already had guidance lessons on preparation, test anxiety, and motivation. Your encouragement of your students is greatly appreciated!

 

ISASP TEST TAKING TIPS:

• Get enough sleep.
• Eat a healthy breakfast.
• Read the directions carefully.
• Read the questions carefully.
• Always check your answers.
• Stay focused.
• Take your time.
• Most importantly — Do your BEST!

 

FROM THE MUSIC STUDIO

            Families – we have our spring music informances coming up next month! These are casual performances in our gym by grade level. Please mark your calendars; more information will be coming in the next couple of weeks!

Monday, May 6^th – Kindergarten at 6:00 p.m. & 1^st Grade at 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 9^th – 2^nd Grade 6:00 p.m. & 3^rd Grade at 6:45 p.m.

Thursday, May 16^th – 4^th Grade 6:00 p.m.

3^RD GRADE SPOTLIGHT ARTISTS

            Congratulations to these students who were showcased for their creativity, ability, and craftsmanship in art class!

                                                            1^st Place: Sophia Housenga

                                                            2^nd Place: Chloe Toler

                                                            3^rd Place: Mason Hilgendorf

 

CES READING GOAL

            We DID it!! We surpassed our goal of 98,500 minutes in the month of March! We read 112,254 minutes.  We will be celebrating with an extra 30 minutes of art TOMORROW! Thank you for helping support this work! Keep reading and stay tuned for the next upcoming reward opportunity!

 

ATTENDANCE

            If your student is going to be absent, will arrive late, or needs to leave early, please make sure to call the main office no later than 9 a.m. on the day of the absence, tardy or early dismissal.

Our attendance is currently 95.73%. We as a school have set a goal of 97%. Thank you for working with us to reach that goal, EVERY DAY matters.

 

DATES TO REMEMBER

April 4^th                                   Culture Fair Open House Featuring 3^rd Grade Participants

April 11^th, 16^th & 18^th                   ISASP Testing for 3^rd and 4^th Grade Students

April 18^th                                  Snow Day Make Up Day

April 19^th & 22^nd                       NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

April 25^th                                 3^rd Grade to National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

April 29^th                                 1^st Grade to Hurstville Interpretive Center

May 6^th                                   TK & K Music Informance at 6:00 p.m. & 1^st Grade Music Informance at 6:45 p.m.

May 7^th                                   Mrs. Klahn’s and Mrs.. Bielenberg’s Classes to the Arboretum

May 9^th                                   Mrs. Keeney’s and Mrs. Simmons’s Classes to the Arboretum

May 9^th                                   2^nd Grade Music Informance at 6:00 p.m. & 3^rd Grade Music Informance at 6:45 p.m.

May 13^th                                   Regional Battle of the Books

May 16^th                                   4^th Grade Music Informance at 6:00 p.m.

May 23^rd                                 Kindergarten to Bettendorf Family Museum

May 23^rd                                 4^th Grade Track & Field Day

May 27^th                                 NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day

May 31^st                                   3^rd Grade Track & Field Day

June 3^rd                                  Snow Day Make Up Day

June 3^rd                                  2^nd Grade Bike Rodeo

June 3^rd                                  3^rd Grade to Rock Creek

June 4^th                                  Snow Day Make Up Day – Last Day of School (provided we have no more    cancellations)

 

Yours in education,

Aimee Dohse – Principal