Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #26-33
May 7, 2026
NO SCHOOL MONDAY MAY 25TH
There will be NO SCHOOL on MONDAY, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
LOST AND FOUND
Parents, please make time before or after school to stop in the hallways outside of our cafeteria to look through the abundance of lost and found items. Any items that have not been retrieved BEFORE the end of the school year will be donated. Thank you!
2026-2027 SCHOOL REGISTRATION
Registration for the 2026-2027 school year will be completed online. Parents, please make sure that your contact information is up to date in JMC. Communication regarding registration for next school year will be shared via text and/or email as soon as online registration opens.
FROM MRS. MUNSON
Family Discussion Topic of the Week: “It’s OK to not know, but it’s not OK to not try.” This week’s message builds on last week’s focus on perseverance. Learning something new can feel intimidating – for children and adults alike! It’s important for children to understand that all feelings are okay, including nervousness or uncertainty. What matters most is not letting those uncomfortable feelings stop them from trying. Encourage your child to try something new this week – whether it’s learning a new skill, raising their hand in class, or attempting a challenging task. Remind them that it’s okay if things don’t go perfectly the first time. Growth happens through effort and practice. Afterword, talk together about:
· How it felt to try something new
· What went well
· What was challenging
· How they felt afterward
These conversations help children build confidence, resilience, and a healthy mindset about learning.
Here are some books to read this week:
· Peep! A Little Book About Taking a Leap by Maria van Lieshout
· My Brave Year of Firsts: Tries, Sighs, and High Fives by Jamie Lee Curtis
· Try and Stick with It by Cheri J. Meiners
Thank you for supporting your child as they grow intro brave, resilient learners!
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 11th 2nd Grade to Putnam Museum
May 14th Preschool to The Discovery Center
May 18th Kindergarten to Bettendorf Family Museum
May 25th NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
May 26th Last Day of Preschool
May 26th Preschool Graduation at Camanche High School Theater
May 28th Kindergarten to Platt Park
May 29th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (provided we have no cancellations)
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse – Principal