Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #26-13
November 20, 2025
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to our school Sumdog Math team! They earned 1st place in the Statewide Sumdog math contest. Mckinley Schwandt earned 1st place with the highest score in this year's math competition. The top 10 scores were all earned by Camanche Sumdog team members. They were: Mayva Clements, Garrett Snodgrass, Iris Thomson, Jenna Lehmkuhl, Kinnick Coffey, Bailee Peterson, Declan Handley, Brynne Hilgendorf, and Cully Enlow. Kierstyn Handy, Lily Lambert, Addi McDonnell, Emery Drury, and Izaak Cinadr also scored well in the contest. These students' scores were determined by how accurately they answered 1000 math problems in one week. The team was coached by Sheryl Kennedy. We are so proud of these determined and dedicated mathematicians.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES – NEXT WEEK!
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 24th and Tuesday, November 25th from 2:00 – 7:15 p.m.
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
CES GIFTED EDUCATION PROGRAM
Join us on November 24 from 6:30–7:00 p.m. for a short presentation about Camanche Elementary’s Gifted Education program. This is held in Mrs. Kennedy's classroom. Her classroom is next to the Media Center/library. Mrs. Kennedy She will share the purpose of the Gifted Education program, give an overview of what students learn, and explain how children are identified for participation.
LOST AND FOUND
Parents, please stop in the hallway outside of our cafeteria to look through the abundance of lost and found items. Any items that have not been retrieved by the end of parent/teacher conferences will be donated to Goodwill.
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.
Parents, please look for signs directing you where to drop students off at the evening performances. Just drop your student off at the high school choir room where their classroom teachers will get them lined up and ready to perform. Find your seats and get ready to enjoy the show! Please pick them up from the same location promptly, as we have multiple performances each night.
FROM MRS. MUNSON
Using our strengths to help others – This week, we're learning how to use our unique strengths and talents to make our school and community a better place! Everyone has special things they’re good at - like being kind, solving problems, or being creative - and when we use those strengths to help others, it makes us feel great too. Helping out can boost confidence, build connections with others, and even improve our overall well-being. It’s a win-win! Talk with your child about what they’re good at and enjoy doing. Then brainstorm ways your family can use those strengths to give back - at school, in your neighborhood, or beyond! Check out this list of 17 ways to give back using your strengths: https://livehappy.com/giving/17-ways-to-give-back-according-to-your-strengths/ Listen to this podcast for kids about making a difference: https://shows.acast.com/the-big-life-kids-podcast/episodes/episode-eight Let’s inspire each other to do good and grow stronger – together!
Here are some books to read together this week:
· Don’t Be Afraid to Drop by Julia Cook
· Everyone’s Contributions Count by Bryan Smith
· The Good Egg by Jory John
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 5th Pajama Day
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