Camanche Community School District

Camanche Elementary Newsletter

NEWSLETTER #26-9

October 23, 2025

WINTER PROGRAM NEWS

            It’s that time of year again… Camanche Elementary students will be presenting their winter program, “Name That Show Ho-Ho”, in just a few short weeks! Visitors are welcome at both performances, just know that the afternoon is our practice performance.

                    TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2^ND                        WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3^RD

                Kindergarten    1:00 & 5:00 p.m.                        2^nd Grade        1:00 & 5:00 p.m.

                1^st Grade          1:30 & 6:00 p.m.                        3^rd Grade         1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

                4^th Grade        2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

FALL FEST

            Camanche Elementary will be celebrating fall with a Fall Fest on Friday, October 31^st. Nonfood items such as erasers, pencils, silly straws, stickers, Play-Doh, and other similar treats are welcome at celebrations. Thank you for keeping our students safe!

READING INFORMATION HOUR

            Are you interested in learning about reading supports the school offers? Have a voice in our reading compact. Would you like to know about our public library online resources? We would love to see you at the Camanche Elementary Reading Informational Hour on October 23^rd. from 4:30 – 5:30 in the CES media center! There will be four stations set up for you to explore and have conversations with our reading interventionists, principal, and public librarian.

FROM MRS. MUNSON

            This week, take some time to talk with your child about what it means to recognize their strengths and weaknesses. Understanding what we’re good at – and what we might need help with – is an important part of growing and learning. When children know their strengths, it helps build their self-confidence and self-awareness. It also helps them see that everyone is unique and has something special to offer. Recognizing weaknesses isn’t a bad thing – it just helps us know where we can improve and grow.

Here are a few ideas to start the conversation at home:

·       Ask your child what they think they’re really good at. What makes them proud?

·       Talk about something they find challenging. How do you feel when something is hard? What helps them keep going?

·       Share some of your own strengths and weaknesses. It helps children see that everyone is always learning – even adults!

Want to learn more or explore some fun tools to discover strengths together? Visit this website for ideas and resources: https://positivepsychology.com/what-are-your-strengths/ Let’s help our students grow into confident, self-aware learners!

Here are some books to read together this week:

·       Study Skilled… NOT!!! by Julia Cook

·       Hooray for You by Marianne Richmond

·       I’m Special, I’m Me by Ann Meek and Sarah Massini

·       I am Human by Susan Verde

Here is a video you could watch together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLUOlLRbazA

DATES TO REMEMBER

Oct 27^th                      End of 1^st Quarter – Report Cards Sent Home

Oct 23^rd                      Picture Retake Day

Nov 24^th & 25^th           Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:15 p.m. Early Dismissal

Nov 26^th – 28^th            NO SCHOOL

Dec 2^nd                         Kindergarten Winter Music Performance 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.

Dec 2^nd                        1^st Grade Winter Music Performance 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Dec 2^nd                        4^th Grade Winter Music Performance 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Dec 3^rd                        2^nd Grade Winter Music Performance 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.

Dec 3^rd                        3^rd Grade Winter Music Performance 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.

Yours in education,

Aimee Dohse – Principal