Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #26-21
February 5, 2026
NO SCHOOL
There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, February 13th due to a Teacher Professional Learning Day
CES SPELLING BEE
Our school recently held its annual spelling bee, and our students showed impressive focus, effort, and dedication. Earlier in the week, each grade level hosted its own spelling bee. The grade-level winners were Brynne Hilgendorf (fourth grade), Iris Thomson (third grade), and Ashlynn Gravert (second grade).
Following those competitions, the top spellers from each grade advanced to the school spelling bee. Iris Thomson was named our school spelling bee champion and will move on to the next level of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
We are proud of all the students who took on this challenge. Fourth-grade participants included Izaak Cinadr, Cully Enlow, Brynne Hilgendorf, Jenna Lehmkuhl, Harper Mink, Mckinley Schwandt, Autumn Snodgrass, and Garrett Snodgrass. We also recognize our third graders for their dedication to learning their spelling words: Mayva Clements, Kinnick Coffey, Emery Drury, Kierstyn Handy, Declan Handley, Lily Lambert, Addi McDonnell, Bailee Peterson, and Iris Thomson. Hardworking second-grade spellers were Ashlynn Gravert, Kellen Graves, Holden Jennings, Deacon Klahn, Daniel Maloy, Sophia Stevens, Thea Sweeney, and Mycle Thomas.
Congratulations to all of our hardworking spellers for a job well done!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP _ NEXT WEEK!
Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Thursday, February 12th at 4:00 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. If you have a child that will turn 5 years old on or before September 15th, 2026, please call our office to add them to our Round Up list. We can’t wait to meet all of our future kindergarteners!
PRESCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
Children who live in Iowa and will turn 4 years old on or before September 15th, 2026 qualify for FREE PRESCHOOL. Please join us for a preschool information night on Tuesday, February 24th in the CES Media Center.
FROM MRS. MUNSON
Great Discussion Topic of the Week: “A place for everything, and everything in its place.” Helping children build strong organizational habits sets them up for success both in school and in everyday life. While some kids naturally stay more organized than others, every child can learn simple routines and strategies that make a big difference. Want some easy, practical ideas? Check out this helpful article: https://www.understood.org/en/articles/10-tips-to-help-get-your-child-organized
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb 12th Kindergarten Round Up 4:00 p.m. & 5:15 p.m. at CES Media Center
Feb 13th NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Learning Day
Feb 24th Preschool Information Night 5:00 p.m. at CES Media Center
Mar 11th & 12th Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1:45 p.m. Dismissal
Mar 13th NO SCHOOL
Mar 16th-20th NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse – Principal