Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #26-11
November 6, 2025
GOOD LUCK
Good luck to the students in the upcoming fall Sumdog math contest. The following fourth graders are on our school team: Izaak Cinadr, Cully Enlow, Brynne Hilgendorf, Jenna Lemkuhl, Mckinley Schwandt, and Garrett Snodgrass. Members of the third-grade team are Mayva Clements, Kinnick Coffey, Emery Drury, Declan Handley, Kierstyn Handy, Lily Lambert, Addi McDonnell, Bailee Peterson, and Iris Thomson. These students need to complete 1000 math problems in one week in a contest against other students throughout the state of Iowa. Sheryl Kennedy coaches the team.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th from 2:00 – 7:15 p.m. Notices indicating the time and place of your child’s conference should be coming home soon. Please return these notices as soon as possible to confirm your conference time.
DUE TO CONFERENCES, WE WILL BE HAVING AN EARLY DISMISSAL AT 1:38/1:45 ON BOTH DAYS.
THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH.
ADDITIONALLY, THERE WILL BE NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH DUE TO THANKSGIVING BREAK
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 2ND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3RD
Kindergarten 1:00 & 5:00 p.m. 2nd Grade 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.
1st Grade 1:30 & 6:00 p.m. 3rd Grade 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.
4th Grade 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
FROM MRS. MUNSON
Confidence is something we want all our children to feel, and it starts with believing in themselves. True self-confidence grows not just from praise, but from kids seeing what they can do on their own and feeling proud of their efforts and accomplishments. This week, take a moment to talk with your child about the statement “I believe in myself”. Ask them “When do you feel confident?” You might be surprised by what they share! Confident kids are more likely to try new things, face challenges, and bounce back when things get tough – all important parts of growing up happy and strong.
Want to help build your child’s confidence? Check this article for simple, everyday ways to support their growth: https://childmind.org/article/4-small-ways-to-build-confidence-in-kids/ You could also watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctNg0DgMa-o
Here are some books to read together this week:
· I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affirmations for Kids by Gabi Garcia
· Hooray for You! A Celebration of “You-ness” by Marianne Richmond
DATES TO REMEMBER
Nov 24th & 25th Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:45 p.m. Early Dismissal
Nov 26th – 28th NO SCHOOL
Dec 2nd Kindergarten Winter Music Performance 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Dec 2nd 1st Grade Winter Music Performance 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.
Dec 2nd 4th Grade Winter Music Performance 2:00 & 7:00 p.m.
Dec 3rd 2nd Grade Winter Music Performance 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.
Dec 3rd 3rd Grade Winter Music Performance 1:30 & 6:00 p.m.
Dec 22nd NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Learning Day
Dec 23rd – Jan 2nd NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
Jan 5th Classes Resume – Pajama Day!
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse – Principal