Vaccine information will be mailed to your home soon. Please be watching for the paper work to be filled out and returned to school no later than March 27th.Genesis VNA is offering the tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccines to all 6th graders who qualify. These 2 vaccines are required prior to school in the fall under Iowa...
Camanche Middle School Yearbook order forms are now available
You may also order online
Order Deadline is March 29th Books are $15.00
Carters Crew Change Challenge!!!
March 18-22nd the 1st hour class to collect the most change wins a PIZZA PARTY!
8th Graders interested in High School Football
Football meeting during lunch...
2018-2019 Yearbooks are on sale now.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 29TH
Get your orders in before it's too late!!$15.00 forms are in the office or you may order online.
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NEWSLETTER #19-27
March 14, 2019
THANK YOU
A big THANK YOU to the many families that attended Parent/Teacher Conferences last week! If you were unable to make your child’s conferences, we urge you to contact your child’s teacher to try to reschedule. Our goal is 100%...
Camanche Middle School Yearbook order forms are now available
Order Deadline is March 29th Books are $15.00
8th Graders interested in High School Football
Football meeting in the high school gym on Wednesday, March 13th at 1:45pm
Boys track 7th/8th Grade
Track meeting for 7th/8th grade boys will be held...
Sunday, March 10thTime: 4:00-7:00Where: CMS CafeteriaCost: Cash Donation or item for the trip- Ex: Bottled water, fruit snacks, granola bars, chips individually wrapped snacks, etc........The students depart March 12 for Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. Come meet the students, let them serve you dinner, and wish them well on their trip.
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NEWSLETTER #19-26
March 7, 2019
SCHOOL TOMORROW
Just a reminder that we DO have school TOMORROW, Friday, March 8th, to make up one of our snow days from earlier in the school year.
TIME TO SPRING FORWARD THIS WEEKEND!
This Sunday, March 10th, it will be time to...
Parent Education Series tonight, March 7, in the Middle School gym 6-8pm.
The subject is Oxy, Lean, Xs, Addy-Teen Prescription Drug Abuse
Yearbooks are now on sale. $15.00 per book and Deadline is 3/29/2019. Forms are available on the activity rack outside the office.
WE HAVE SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 8!!!!!
Conferences- March 6 & 7-Early out 1:15pm
March 6 conferences scheduled by request from 1:30-7:30pm.
March 7 conferences are drop in, no appointment needed. Teachers will be available from 1:30-7:15pm.
Please be sure to check out the lost and found outside the office.
Bake Sale
Carters...
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NEWSLETTER #19-25
February 28, 2019
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
THANK YOU to all of our future kindergarteners and parents that were able to attend Kindergarten Round Up last week! If you were not able to attend, please be sure to complete the paperwork that was mailed to you prior to Round Up and...
March 8th will be a snow make up day-School will be in session
Attention Parents
Could you please help remind your student to charge their chrome book at night. That would be great! Thank you
Junie B. Jones is Not A Crook
March 1 and 2 at 7PM, performed at the middle school gym.
We will be selling Sweetheart Bakery Cookies at...
The current weather in central Iowa and southern Minnesota is impacting the delivery of our cookie dough. Delivery will now take place next Wednesday, March 6th.
Camanche Middle School will be participating in "Say Something Week" which is from February 25th-March 1st, 2019.
We will have the following activities:Monday: Wear green (Sandy Hook Promise Color)Tuesday: Have students sign a pledge to say something if they see something that might indicate violence or harmWednesday: student news do interviews during WINN/lunch...
NEWSLETTER #19-24
February 21, 2019
JUMP ROPE FOR HEART
Our school wants to reach AS MANY students as possible and we really need your help! We need 145 more students to register on our website! If we can get 50% of our students registered online at home with a home email address, our school will receive $500 in US Games...
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 18th. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
Items to highlight from...
Due to the number of days missed to inclement weather, March 8th, April 18th, and June 3rd will now be regular school days. If additional school make-up days are needed they would be added in June, starting on June 4th. For a complete explanation regarding this, please read the previous story on this site about the plan that was proposed to, and approved by the...
The following proposal, to make up the school days lost to the extreme winter weather we have experienced this year, will be presented to the School Board at their meeting on Monday, February18th at 7:30 p.m. This proposal is being published on our website at this time for everyone to review. If approved, the District will notify students, parents, and community...
Order forms are available in the office. Orders are due February 19th.T-shirts $15.00Long Sleeve Shirts $20.00Hoody's $30.00
NEWSLETTER #19-23
February 14, 2019
NO SCHOOL FEBRUARY 18TH – PRESIDENT’S DAY
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 18th in observance of President’s Day.
CLASSROOM PARTIES – TOMORROW!
We will be having our classroom parties on Friday, February 15th from 2:30-3:00. Please follow the...
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEB 18
Attention Parents
Could you please help remind your student to charge their chrome book at night. That would be great! Thank you
Middle School Drama-Junie B. Jones is not a Crook
There may be a practice Friday, Feb 15. Please watch for further announcement.
Congratulations Ashtyn Kudelka for Winning the Play...
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NEWSLETTER #19-22
February 7, 2019
FAMILY VALENTINE BINGO – TOMORROW!
The Camanche Elementary PTA is excited to be hosting the 2nd Annual Family Valentine Bingo night tomorrow, Friday, February 8th from 5:30-7:30pm! Admission is $4 per person and will include a meal, dessert, drink...
Camanche Middle School
Announcements
February 5, 2019
Middle School Drama-Junie B. Jones is not a Crook
There may be a practice Friday, Feb 8. Please watch for further announcement.
Play T-Shirt Design Contest-Deadline extended one more day
Winner will get a free t-shirt
Due February 6th to Mrs. Eissens with your...
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NEWSLETTER #19-21
January 31, 2019
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
If there are no other snow days, the 100th day of school will be Monday, February 11th. If we do have a snow day between now and then, we will adjust our 100th day of school celebration accordingly.
HEALTHY HABITS...
6th Grade 2nd Quarter Art StudentsPlease pick up your art projects from Mrs. Wallace at the beginning of the 7th period Friday, Feb 1 or after school.**Any student who had a "missing quarter project" on their report card needs to see Mrs. Wallace to submit your project or send an email of your digital art to Mrs. Wallace to fix your grade**Middle School Drama-Junie...
The Middle School Basketball game is cancelled for tonight, Jan 28th due to North Cedar not having school today.
The school board is looking for community input regarding future facility needs of the school district. During several informal discussions with stakeholders throughout the district, the following facility topics seem to consistently come up:
Remodeling the entrances to improve safety at the elementary and high schools
Adding a new auditorium/theater
...
NEWSLETTER #19-20
January 24, 2019
100TH DAY OF SCHOOL
If there are no other snow days, the 100th day of school will be Tuesday, February 5th. If we do have a snow day between now and then, we will adjust our 100th day of school celebration accordingly.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the families that wore...
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 21st. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
Items to highlight from...
The Boys Basketball game tonight it cancelled, January 24th
The Camanche Jr. Lego League Robotics team has been chosen to compete in the 2019 World Expo in Detroit, Michigan in April. The Moon Savers, a third-grade team, was one of 60 teams selected for this honor from among the 20,000 Jr. Lego League teams throughout the world. Members of The Moon Savers are Beau Bigwood, Jenna Dunlap, Archer Kelly, Autumn Klahn, Mia...
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NEWSLETTER #19-19
January 17, 2019
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST – MLK JR DAY
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Thursday, February 21st from...
End of First Semester Friday!
No School Monday, January 21
By January 18th*****ALL 7TH AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS*******
If you are interested in adding or dropping choir 2nd semester you will need to talk with Mr. Mennenoh before Friday, January 18.
Jan 17th-Boys Basketball Game (Home) 4:15pm
7th Grade Boys Basketball
...
“We know that today, good jobs call for the skills and knowledge levels required for success in the first year of college. Regardless of career path, ACT Aspire can help all your learners acquire the readiness they will need for future success.” - ACT Aspire
The Camanche School District is fortunate to be a part of a partnership with ACT and the...
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NEWSLETTER #19-18
January 10, 2019
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST – MLK JR DAY
There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
KINDERGARTEN ROUND UP
Kindergarten Round Up will be held on Thursday, February 21st from 5:00-6:00PM &...
7th Grade Boys Basketball
Practice 3:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Wednesday Practice is at 2:00pm
8th Grade Boys Basketball sign up is in the office.
Practice is Mon-Fri from 3:30-5pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA-JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
Practice is Mon, Tues and Thurs. from 3:30-5pm
GAME CLUB -7th and 8th Graders
WEDNESDAYS...
The Camanche School District is mourning the loss of Clinton firefighter, Lieutenant Eric Hosette, who lost his life in the line of duty this past weekend. Lieutenant Hosette was a 2003 graduate of Camanche High School. The school district extends its deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and fellow firefighters of Eric. We also extend our best wishes to...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
7th Grade Boys Basketball
Practice Jan 7th is 3:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs, and Fri. Wednesday Practice is at 2:00pm
8th Grade Boys Basketball sign up is in the office.
The first practice is January 7th from 3:30-5pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA-JUNIE B. JONES IS NOT A CROOK
Practice is Mon, Tues and Thurs. from 3:30-5pm
...
REMINDER7th Grade Boys Basketball practice Thursday, January 3rd at 8:00a.m.
Camanche Elementary NewsletterNEWSLETTER #19-17December 20, 2018
WINTER PARTIES
Classroom Winter Parties will be Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2:00. Pleasefollow the guidelines from the Healthy Kids Act. A list of approved snacks is available onour school website. Due to food allergies, any items that do not come pre-packaged will besent back home with the...
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 17th. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
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Themes for Assembly and Volleyball Tournament TOMORROW
5th:RED 7th: Blue
6th: White 8th: Black
The best-represented class gets the traveling trophy!!!!!!
GAME CLUB
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2:15PM. STUDENTS MAY STAY TILL...
Band and Choir Concert-
December 17th-5th and 6th Grade perform at 6pm.
7th and 8th Grade perform at 7:15pm
GAME CLUB
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2:15PM. STUDENTS MAY STAY TILL 2:30 IF THEY WANT.
7th Grade Boys Basketball
The first practice is January 3rd at 8a.m.
8th Grade Boys Basketball sign up is in the office.
The...
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NEWSLETTER #19-16
December 13, 2018
WINTER MUSIC PROGRAM – TONIGHT!
When: Thursday, December 13, 2018
Where: High School Gym
Afternoon Program: 1:30 p.m.
Students are transported from the elementary school and back.
Evening Programs: 6:00 p.m....
8th grade boys interested in signing up for basketball the sign up sheet is in the office. The first practice will be January 7th at 3:30pm to 5pm.
Camanche Middle School
Announcements
December 11, 2018
Band and Choir Concert-
December 17th-5th and 6th Grade perform at 6:pm. 7th and 8th Grade perform at 7:15
GAME CLUB
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2:15PM. STUDENTS MAY STAY TILL 2:30 IF THEY WANT.
DRAMA TRYOUTS TODAY MORE INFORMATION BELOW!!!!!!!!!
MIDDLE SCHOOL...
Bowling Tournament January 27, 2019
Register @ www.cdcoalition.org by Jan 20 or until the 12 teams are full.
For more information contact Lauren@563-241-4371, lauren@cdcoalition.org, www.cdcoaliton.org
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NEWSLETTER #19-15
December 6, 2018
WINTER PARTIES
Classroom Winter Parties will be Friday, December 21st from 1:30-2:00. Please follow the guidelines from the Healthy Kids Act. A list of approved snacks is available on our school website. Due to food allergies, any items that do not come...
The sign up sheet is now in the office. First practice is January 3rd at 8am in the Middle School Gym.
*********ACTIVITIES**************Basketball (Here) at 4:15pm December 04
(Away) at 4:15pm December 10
Wrestling (Away) at 4:15pm December 06
Band and Choir Concert-
December 17th----5th and 6th Grade perform at 6:pm. 7th and 8th Grade perform at 7:15
GAME CLUB
WEDNESDAYS AFTER SCHOOL TILL 2:15PM
CMS...
The Camanche School Activities Department has announced the newest Athletics Hall of Fame members. The class of 2019 includes seven exceptional individuals, as well as girls’ track team members who competed at the state meet from 1986-1988.
Individual selections into the Athletics Hall of Fame include Kelsay McCausland ‘07, Gary Foster ’86, Doug Timmer ’88,...
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NEWSLETTER #19-14
November 29, 2018
WINTER MUSIC PROGRAM
Date: Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Location: Camanche High School Gym
Time(s): Afternoon: 1:30 p.m. – This will be a K-4th grade program (Students will be bussed to and from this program)
Evening: 6:00 p.m. –- K-2nd...
Hex 3 began TODAY
PICTURE RETAKE NOVEMBER 29TH
**********Practices**************
7th Grade Girls Basketball- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays AT 3:30PM. WEDNESDAYS AT 2:00PM
8th Grade Girls Basketball – Every day at 6:15am.
Students will enter in the back doors of the gym.
7th/8th Grade Wrestling-Everyday at 6:00am at the...
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 19th. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
Items to highlight from...
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NEWSLETTER #19-13
November 21, 2018
SCHOOL PICTURES AND RETAKES
School pictures are in and have been sent home. If you are dissatisfied with your child’s picture or if your child was absent on picture day, Lifetouch will return on Thursday, November 29th to take new pictures. All pieces of the...
THANKSGIVING BREAK NOVEMBER 21-23
PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS NOVEMBER 29TH
**********Practices**************
7th Grade Girls Basketball- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays AT 3:30PM. WEDNESDAYS AT 2:00PM
8th Grade Girls Basketball – Every day at 6:15am.
Students will enter in the back doors of the gym.
7th/8th Grade Wrestling-Everyday...
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NEWSLETTER #19-12
November 15, 2018
SCHOOL PICTURES AND RETAKES
School pictures are in and will be sent home with students today. If you are dissatisfied with your child’s picture or if your child was absent on picture day, Lifetouch will return on Thursday, November 29th to take new...
This team of teachers was chosen to receive Pint Size Science curriculum through a grant from Iowa STEM! Each teacher received a crate like the one shown here that includes ALL the materials they need for FOUR hands-on modules! We can't wait to see all the fun they'll have! Thank you Iowa STEM!
The Camanche VFW Post 9664 and Camanche American Legion Post 0734 have donated $10,000 to the endowment for the Camanche Schools Foundation. These funds will be used to fund a VFW/American Legion scholarship that will be awarded annually to a deserving Camanche High School graduate. Endowed funds support perpetual giving with annual payouts of up to five percent....
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education held their “Goal Setting Meeting” on Thursday, November 8th. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are available and posted on our school district website (camanche.k12.ia.us).
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Here is our victorious fourth grade Sumdog team. They earned first place out of 37 teams from throughout Eastern Iowa. Bobby earned first place out of hundreds of participants. These mathematicians' dedication was evident! They are great role models for demonstrating hard work and determination!
Below is our third grade team. This group of dedicated mathematicians...
NEWSLETTER #19-10
November 1, 2018
S’MORE FOOD DRIVE
The food drive has begun! The camping trip has started! We have many class S’MORES that are moving along the campsite to the blazing bonfire! Mrs. Clarke‘s 3rd grade class is currently in 1st place and Mrs. Munck‘s 1st grade class is not too far behind in 2nd place. Make sure to...
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NEWSLETTER #19-9
October 25, 2018
ADCRAFT APPAREL ORDER
Just a reminder that the Camanche Elementary fall apparel web store is open for just a few more days! We have a great selection of items for you to purchase! Our web store will run through Sunday, October 28th. Here is the link...
Teachers support Red Ribbon Week as they take a walk on the wild side and wear their crazy socks!
Camanche Elementary Students have set a goal to read 98,500 minutes monthly and to perform acts of kindness. They read over 114,000 minutes in the month of September and are on track for this goal in the month of October. They are sharing their love of reading and being kind and created bookmarks for patrons of our local public library.
Mrs. Kennedy's mathematicians are doing some experiential learning to become more familiar with using centimeters and meters. Just wait until the kilometer math lesson.Even one of our class worms was measured. Our worms are great for composting leftover fruits and vegetables.
The Camanche School District’s Board of Education met on Monday, October 15th. Now that we have the Apptegy Social Media application available, we will plan on posting a monthly “Summary Page” of the Board’s meeting. Please note that these are not the official minutes. The official Agendas and Minutes from the Camanche Community School District school board are...
NEWSLETTER #19-8
October 18, 2018
ADCRAFT APPAREL ORDER
The Camanche Elementary fall apparel sale is ONLINE ONLY this year. We have a great selection of items for you to purchase! Our web store opens TOMORROW at 9 AM and will run through Sunday, October 28th. Here is the link:...
On Monday, October 29, Shannon McManus from the Iowa Department of Public Health will be conducting the state mandated 9th grade dental screenings at the High School. Please call the High School at 563-259-3008 if you have any questions.
Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Eissens are learning so much at ITAG- state conference of gifted education teachers.
Student Council is having a dance October 22nd.
5th and 6th grade is at 3:45pm.
7th and 8th grade is at 6:00pm.Cost is $3.00. Concessions will be available .Prizes for costumes!!!!!
Open gyms for basketball cheer will be next Tuesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 25 at 6 PM. Tryouts for basketball cheer will be on Tuesday, October 30 at 6 PM.
The Camanche Players will present the Fall Musical, "Oklahoma!" on Thursday, Nov. 1 through Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018 in the Little Theatre. Times are as follows: Thurs., Nov. 1 - Sat., Nov. 3 at 7:00 pm and Sun., Nov. 4 at 2:00 pm. Ticket prices are Adults - $6 and Students/Seniors (65 years and older) - $4. Ticket pre-sales will start on Monday, October 29, 2018,...
Please join us on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Clinton Middle School, for our 3rd session in Parent Education Series: Optimizing Technology for Your Kids. This session will be presented by Peter Komendowski, President and Executive Director, Partnership@Drugfreeinfo.org
The average teenager spends over 60 hours per week living in a virtual...
Camanche School District, Central DeWitt Community School District, Clinton Community School District,Riverbend School District, and St. Joseph School are partnering with the Camanche-DeWitt Coalitionand Gateway ImpACT Coalition to offer this educational series.For details or more information, call 563-241-4371 or visit www.communitycommitted.com.
Be sure to check out our new apps!While we're proud of the new website, the mobile app is really going to be the best place to take full advantage of the new tools, and tailor the information you get to you and your students!