
Enroll your child in preschool for the 25-26 school year today!
https://www.maquoketaschools.org/o/ce/page/preschool-programs


We had a big day at Cardinal Elementary! Congratulations to our leaders who were recognized as our High Hopes (students working hard on their academics) and Count On Me (students showing kindness and being a good friend to others) for Habit #6: Synergize! Mrs. Bennis also got a pie in the face as part of the Kid's Heart Challenge. Thank you to all those that donated! See the video to watch them receive their awards (https://youtu.be/2yDqpuX26sw).
High Hopes:
Eli Paulsen
Lucas Parker
Daryel Tepole-Porras
Trae Kane Jr.
Joseph Small
Chloe Hotler
Bryant Simmons
Ivy Burns
Avery Charlier
Alissandra Phillbrick
Braxton Roden
Ms. Bahlmann
Ms. Denger
Count on Me
John Edwards
Harper Balliu
Alex Watters
Amier Covington
Rafe Morris
Ensleigh Flenker
Hugo Petersen
Nikki Schultheis
Evie Scharff
Brayler Bunge
Jaslynn Robert
Carsen Suthers Bodkin
Mrs. Bennis




Update: Maquoketa Elementary Parent Lighthouse Fundraiser


What a great night for a movie! Thank you to the Maquoketa Elementary Parent Lighthouse Team for organizing the event and to the Voy Theater for hosting! 😊











What a great night for a movie! Thank you to the Maquoketa Elementary Parent Lighthouse Team for organizing the event and to the Voy Theater for hosting! 😊











Don't forget tonight is Maquoketa Elementary Parent Lighthouse Team's Movie Event at the Voy Theater. Hope you can join us!


Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
Another exciting week ahead at Cardinal Elementary. Check out the CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/3JQXPsOtg50) to learn more.
Highlights Include:
- Cardinal Kindergarten Leaders of the Week
-Math Stem Night coming April 10th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm @Innovate 120
-Hear what we are learning about in CKLA Knowledge
-Focus is on Habit #6: Synergize
-Physics Carnival Friday, March 28th @Cardinal Elementary
-April 10th, Spring Musical Matinee at 1:30
Coming Up:
-April 2nd, Autism Awareness Day at Cardinal Elementary! Wear Blue
-Cardinal Spring Concert at Ohnward starting at 6:30 on May 6th.
-Cardinal Blood Drive on Monday, April 7th
-Cardinal Track and Field is scheduled for May 9th
-Donuts with Grown-Ups will be held that morning from 7:45-8:15
-Cardinal Carnival and 2nd Grade Talent Show will be held on May 27th.



Congratulations to our Kindergarten Leaders of the week;
Mireya Quintinella
Brayden (Hass) Greer
Ava Lux
We are so proud of you!


Hello everyone! Thank you so much to the 4th & 5th grade families who were able to make it to tonight's transition meeting, it was a great turnout! If you weren't able to join us, that's okay, too! I am sharing the slideshow that MS Principal Rachel Truelsen and I referenced as we spoke tonight. We kept it pretty broad for this meeting and left time at the end for questions. If you or your student has any additional questions, feel free to reach out to either Mrs. Truelsen or me and we can follow up with you. We will have another meeting on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:30pm, at the Middle School. At this meeting, we will share some of the same information but with some more details, we'll show families where classrooms will be located, and have time for questions at the end. We hope to see you all there!!
Mrs. Recker & Mrs. Truelsen









Thank you to Joanne Evans and the Jackson County Grade Level Reading Program for bringing in wonderful guest readers to share their excitement for reading with our young readers. We greatly appreciate you!









Hello Cardinal Families,
We have another exciting opportunity for you to join us in the community for a STEM night. Please see the flyer for more information.
Also, the movies playing this Friday at the Voy are Looney Tunes and Snow White. We hope to see you there as well!
Have a great end to your week!



Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a 4th grade & 5th grade Move Up Meeting!


iJAG is having a bingo night fundraiser. Join us on Wednesday, March 26th from 4:00-5:15 at the Maquoketa Middle School Cafeteria.


Kindergarten wrapped up their CKLA unit about Kings and Queens with a Royal Tea Party! Their attire was fancy and the manners were impeccable!








Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
We are LUCKY to have another week of learning headed our way at Cardinal Elementary! Please check out our CWNK news (https://youtu.be/3QPu3mla8gA?si=P82NLU-TFJgr7ZZB) cast as our new newscasters, Bradley Drury and Evelyn Larson.
Highlights Include:
-Spring Picture Day is this Monday, March 17th!
-Guest readers from the community are coming to share their love of reading with students on Wednesday, March 19th.
-Kindergarten Round-Up is this Wednesday, March 19th. You can come from 2:00pm-3:00pm OR 6:00pm - 7:00pm
-3 and 4 year old Preschool Registration is now open
-Welcome to our new Therapy Dog, Mesa
-Congratulations to our 1st grade Leaders of the Week
-You can now sign-up to donate blood to our Cardinal Blood Drive on April 7th!





Picture Day is coming on Monday, March 17th to Cardinal Elementary! Lifetouch School Photography, known for capturing school pictures from K-12 nationwide, will take our school photos this year. For more information about Picture Day, visit: https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-families/


Don't forget you can still visit the Scholastic Book Store at Cardinal Elementary during conferences on March 12th, from 2pm - 6pm.


Join us on April 7th for the Cardinal Blood Drive!



Please see the following flyers to learn how you can support the Cardinal Blood Drive!



Parents of students ages infant to 12th grade: Check out this great opportunity from the collaboration of Jackson County Conservation, Jackson County Energy District, and Neighborhood Forest!
Reserve a free tree for your child (infant to 12th grade) online and pick it up at an Earth Day event for the whole family at Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa on April 22nd! Hosted by The Jackson County Energy District and Jackson County Conservation. Fill out the online registration form by March 15th to receive a free tree (6- 12 inches in size). The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and / or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve. Reserve your tree at: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=111339.
Thanks,
Jessica Wagner
Environmental Education Coordinator
Jackson County Conservation
Hurstville Interpretive Center
18670 63rd St. Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-3783
www.JacksonCCB.com