Today we had an outstanding turnout for the Cardinal Community Carnival! Thanks to all who helped to organize and prepare for this event (Parent Lighthouse Team, HS Student Lighthouse Team, and Cardinal Staff). Thank you to our local community partners for supporting our students bringing games, prizes, and refreshing treats to help us celebrate a year of success!
One last round of BBQ pictures. Thank you to all those that were able to join us!
Some more family fun at the BBQ!
It was a great day for a family BBQ at Cardinal Elementary!
Today we had an amazing show of talent at the 2nd Grade Talent Show. For those of you that didn't get to make it, here is the video (https://youtu.be/zPBB_YpzE9c)!
Thank you to all the volunteers that helped organize our Cardinal Carnival this afternoon!
Thank you to all the local businesses and organizations that had a booth and passed out so many wonderful prizes!
2nd grade Talent Show - so many great talents showcased today!
Maquoketa Families,
We have a full day of school tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29th in order to ensure we meet our school hour requirement for the year. The last day of school is Thursday, May 30th. This is also a full day of school.
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
I can't believe this will be the final newscast (https://youtu.be/FfG3YDmEeoE) of the 2023-2024 school year! We want to thank you for allowing us to spend the year with all of your amazing children. We have enjoyed every minute of watching them grow and discover their many skills and talents! Hopefully you all enjoy the summer break. We can't wait to see many of the students return in the fall! Here is one last look at what's ahead for our final week.
Highlights Include:
-NO SCHOOL Monday, May 27th Happy Memorial Day!
-2nd Grade Talent Show - 9:15-10:15 May 29th (Parents are invited if your child is performing)
-Cardinal BBQ, May 29th (see flyer for lunch times)
-Cardinal Carnival, May 29th (See flyer for grade level times)
-Last Day, May 30th
-Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are all full days
-Check with classroom teachers for additional activities for the week
Join us for the Maquoketa CSD Graduation Ceremony today at 2:00 pm at the Maquoketa High School Gym. For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be live streamed on the Maquoketa CSD Facebook Page. Let's celebrate the achievements of our graduates together! 🎓🎉
Our field trip got rained out, so we made the most of our day!
•picnic in our classroom for lunch
•working together to complete a puzzle
•crafts and more!
What a day, what a day! It all started with cupcake decorating after tornado sirens and storms, then ended with cupcake sharing and two groups of incredible 4-year-old graduates! 🎓🥰🌈🧁☔️
As students sang today, “WE DID IT!”!!! 🤩
Thank you to Maquoketa FFA and Cassie Miller for the gorgeous flowers we were able to gift to families. 🌸
Congratulations to our afternoon preschool graduates at Cardinal Elementary!
Today we celebrated preschool graduation at Cardinal Elementary! Congrats to our morning graduates!
Students are resuming their normal schedule. Thank you to our bus drivers, and all staff for keeping kids safe and calm.
Maquoketa Families,
We are implementing all of our tornado protocols until the tornado warning passes. If your student has not been picked up on the bus we will wait until after the storm passes.
Such a fun Track and Field day! The kids loved it! Thank you Mr. Schipper and HS students for your help and organizing a fun event!
Mrs. Trusty's first grade class had a blast at Field Day today! So much fun and so many great athletes! They did a great job cheering each other on and trying their very best! Go Cards!
Such a fun Track and Field day! The kids loved it! Thank you Mr. Schipper and HS students for your help and organizing a fun event!
Great day at the high school for field days.
