Ms. Cari's TK class had a special lunch in their classroom! They ate green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss and Read Across America week!! They said it was delicious!!
Due to Wednesday's conferences being rescheduled because of the weather, we are extending the book fair to March 12th! Please stop by the book fair at the Cardinal Elementary School Library from 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday, March 12th!
Due to Wednesday's conferences being rescheduled because of the weather, we are extending the book fair to March 12th! Please stop by the book fair at the Cardinal Elementary School Library from 2pm to 6pm on Wednesday, March 12th!
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
We are excited to share with you another CWNK (https://youtu.be/a50w5Urt8d0?si=H6YqGrp7Rnlrsa7p) news report from Liam True and Kahari Campbell!
Don't forget we do not have school on Monday, March 10th!
Highlights Include:
* Parent Teacher Conferences are rescheduled for Wednesday, March 12th, (2pm-6pm)
* 2nd Grade Leaders of the Week
* Our focus habit for March is Habit #6: Synergize (Working Together Makes Things Better)
*Daylight Savings Time on Sunday! Be sure to "spring" forward an hour on your clocks.
ATTENTION! EXCITING AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM CARDINAL ELEMENTARY!
Due to unstable weather conditions, including high wind advisories (gusts up to 60 mph) and potential snowfall reducing visibility, Maquoketa CSD will have a virtual learning day today, Wednesday, March 5th. The safety of our students, staff, and families is our top priority, and we are erring on the side of caution given the unpredictable nature of this storm.
📅 Conferences Update:
* Conferences today (March 5th) are canceled and will be rescheduled for Wednesday, March 12th.
* Conferences on Thursday, March 6th, will continue as planned.
* Additional details and conference sign-up information will be shared soon.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these challenging weather conditions.
Thank you for your flexibility, and stay safe!
Superintendent Notz
Maquoketa Cardinals ,
If you are heading to Wells Fargo today please review important information for tickets and also entrance into the arena. Also, a reminder that students riding the pep bus do not an advanced ticket. We look forward to a great Cardinal Community Crowd! As shared earlier, if you can't make it live, you can live stream the game at: watchingsau.com . Go CARDS!!!
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
Please enjoy our CWNK (https://youtu.be/vTD2AfNqPsY?si=G5xJf2VUY3K0y_DC) news report as we prepare for another great week at Cardinal.
Highlights Include:
*Thank you to all those that joined us on Thursday night for Read Across Cardinal
*Reminder of Dress-Up days for Read Across America
*High Hopes and Count on Me award winners for Habit 5
*Parent Teacher Conferences Wednesday (2pm-6pm), Thursday (2pm-8pm)
*There is still time to schedule these conferences through Meet the Teacher
*Early Out Days - Tuesday (12:30), Wednesday (1:30), Thursday (1:30)
*No school on Friday, March 7th or Monday, March 10th.
*We WILL have morning preschool on Tuesday, NO morning or afternoon preschool on Wednesday or Thursday
Please join Cardinal Elementary in celebrating Read Across America Week with some fun dress-up days.
REMINDER #1: We will have a 12:30 pm early-out on Tuesday, March 4th, to cheer on our Maquoketa girls basketball team as they advance on to state. This is an hour earlier than our normal early-out. Students can be picked-up at 12:10pm on this day and busses will leave Cardinal between 12:05 pm and 12:15 pm. We WILL have morning preschool on Tuesday during the regularly scheduled times.
REMINDER #2: Parent Teacher Conferences are Wednesday and Thursday. We have a 1:30pm early out on both days. Students can be picked-up at 1:10pm on this day and busses will leave Cardinal between 1:05 pm and 1:15 pm. You can still sign up through Meet the Teacher if you have not done so already.
More fun from Read Across Cardinal!
Thank you to Katie Pauls and the Maquoketa Library and Joanne Evans from the Jackson County Grade Level Reading from supplying free books, library cards, and buttons!
Thank you for all those that joined us for Read Across Cardinal! Fun night to celebrate reading and Cardinal friends and family!
Attention Parents of Preschoolers, Cardinal Elementary is excited to be hosting our Kindergarten Round-Up, March 19th! See the flyer for more information.
🚨🏀 THANK YOU, MEGA’S GRILL & SMILES ON MAIN! 🏀🚨
A huge THANK YOU to Mega’s Grill & Smiles on Main for their generous support and sponsorship of our pep buses for the Maquoketa Girls State Basketball Tournament! 🎉👏 Their contribution, along with the support of our amazing community partners, is helping cover the cost of transportation for our students—so there is now NO cost for students to ride the pep bus! 🙌
This sponsorship will also help support additional pep buses if our team continues their State journey—and we’re hopeful we’ll need them! 🔥🏀
We are incredibly grateful for all of our community supporters, partners, and families who continue to invest in our students and celebrate the great things happening at Maquoketa CSD. Your generosity makes a lasting impact, and we couldn’t do this without you! ❤️🖤
Let’s fill those stands and cheer on our Cardinals at State! #GoCards #OneCardinalCommunity #StateBound #CardinalPride
Don't forget tonight is our "Read Across Cardinal" Literacy Night at Cardinal Elementary. We have plenty of treats for all! The QR code is no longer activated but feel free to come and bring friends if you haven't already signed up. You don't want to miss out on all the fun!
We are beyond proud and excited to celebrate our Maquoketa Girls Bowling Team for their incredible achievement at the State Bowling Tournament today—finishing 7th in the STATE! 🎉🔥
This is an amazing accomplishment, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work, dedication, and determination all season long! ❤️🖤
Congratulations to Cardinal Elementary's High Hopes and Count on Me award winners for Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. Tune in to Sunday afternoon's edition of the CWNK news report to hear more about these awesome students and staff.
Attention Maquoketa Families!
Dear Cardinal Elementary families,
Kids Heart Challenge is wrapping up soon, and we are so proud of all we have accomplished! Your enthusiasm, dedication, and commitment to learning about our hearts and brains have created an incredible community of heart heroes! ❤️
The challenge isn’t over yet! There’s still time to make a difference, please sign-up and join our school’s team of lifesavers. Donations are due 2/28/2025. Together, we can reach our goal and continue spreading awareness about the importance of heart and brain health.
Remember, every action counts. Whether it’s learning about Hands-Only CPR, understanding the warning signs of heart attack and stroke, or simply sharing our cause with friends and family, together we are making an impact.
Help us Save Lives by following these steps:
Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
Next, click on “send a text today” to easily reach friends & family!
OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.
Thank you for being part of the Kids Heart Challenge, supporting our school and the American Heart Association. Together, we are providing hope and health for everyone, everywhere.
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
We are looking forward to a full five days of learning with our students this week! Here is the CWNK (https://youtu.be/VT9_3u19gs4?si=xPj6pLd2vS4_zrLG) news report to learn more about what we have planned.
Highlights include:
*Read Across Cardinal - Literacy Night this Thursday, Feb. 27th!
*Sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences through Meet the Teacher.
*Leaders of the week announcement - TK/Kindergarten
*Dress-Up Days coming the week of March 3-6 Read Across America
*Kindergarten Round-Up March 19th!
Have a great week!
