Camanche Elementary Newsletter
NEWSLETTER #26-35
May 21, 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!
SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
Students, up to the age of 18, have the ability to go to either Jefferson Elementary or Bluff Elementary schools, in Clinton, to participate in the summer meal program. There is no charge for these breakfasts or lunches. The program runs from June 8th – June 26th and July 6th – July 31st from 7:30-8:30 a.m. (breakfast Jefferson only) and 11:30-12:30 p.m. (lunch Jefferson and Bluff) Monday through Friday.
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 Focus of the Week: “Mistakes Help Me Learn and Grow.” We all make mistakes – some big, some small. The important thing to remember is that every mistake is an opportunity to learn. This week, we are encouraging students to think about how mistakes help them grow. The message “mistakes help me learn and grow” supports the idea of a growth mindset – a concept students explore during counseling lessons. A growth mindset helps children understand that abilities improve with effort, practice, and learning from setbacks. At home, talk with your child about a mistake you’ve made and what you learned from it. Sharing your own experiences helps normalize mistakes and shows that growth is a lifelong process.
Here are a few helpful tips to discuss with your child about learning from mistakes:
· Take a deep breath and stay calm
· Think about what you learn from the situation
· Ask, “What can I try differently next time?”
· Remember that no one is perfect
You may also enjoy reading these books together this week:
· The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett and Gary Rubinstein
· The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
· Too Perfect by Trudy Ludwig
· A Perfectly Messed-Up Story by Patrick McDonnell
Thank you for supporting your child as they build confidence, resilience, and a love of learning!
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 18th Kindergarten to Bettendorf Family Museum
May 25th NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
May 26th Second Grade to Platt Park
May 26th Last Day of Preschool
May 26th Preschool Graduation at Camanche High School Theater
May 27th First Grade to City Park
May 28th Kindergarten to City Park
May 29th LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (provided we have no cancellations)
Yours in education,
Aimee Dohse – Principal