Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, Thank you for your continued support and partnership. As we transition into the cooler months, I want to remind everyone that temperatures can fluctuate significantly. It’s important for students to dress appropriately for recess to ensure their comfort and well-being. I’ve attached a poster outlining our expectations for recess attire. Please review it with your child to help them make the best choices for their outdoor time. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Warm regards, Sara Bennis Cardinal Elementary Principal
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, Today during the Leadership Assembly at Cardinal Elementary we celebrated our TK/K Leader of the Week and Staff Shout-Outs. Congratulations to our Cardinal Leaders! Alan Chen does an excellent job of getting his work on time and listening during instructional times. School is very important to Alan and he enjoys learning. Keep up the great work Alan! Bennett DeLarm comes to school every day ready to work. He tries hard even when it is something that he doesn't like to do. Bennett makes sure that he has his work done first before he plays. Keep up the hard work!! Kai Welley does a great job getting his work done before going to reading and math centers. Alex Watters is trying his best to be a leader in our classroom and set a good example for his peers. He knows what needs to be done and he gets right to it! Keep up the great work! Nurse Carlie is the best! She prioritizes tasks and responsibilities, demonstrating exceptional time management and commitment to our students and team. She always ensures that the most important tasks are attended to first, while also inspiring others to do the same. Her ability to balance multiple priorities with grace and efficiency sets a fantastic example for our Cardinal students! Ms. Jackie is new to our building but has jumped right in to help out where she is needed. She is proactive and likes to get things done before they need to be. She begins with the end in mind when she is working with her TK students and sets goals for them and then creates a plan to help them reach their goals. Thank you for coming to Cardinal Ms. Jackie!!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
🌟 Attention, staff, students and families! 🌟 We’re celebrating National Pajama Day! 🎉 This is your chance to wear your favorite school-appropriate pajamas to school tomorrow, Thursday, November 14th! Let’s make it a cozy and fun day together!
about 1 month ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, This week we bring you another CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/U0PcmxqjSDw) to tell you more about the events happening at Cardinal Elementary. Have a great week! Highlights include: -Students will be attending a sneak peak of the HS fall play at Ohnward on November 14th. -During the Leadership Assembly on Wednesday, we will announce TK/K Leaders of the Week! -The focus habit this month is Habit 3: Put First Things First -Thank you to all families, staff, and students that came and/or helped at the Fall Bingo Night
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
Additional Photo Booth pictures at Cardinal Fall Bingo Night!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Here are the fall Photo Booth pictures from last night's Fall Bingo Night!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Congratulations to our BINGO winners! 🏆
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Thank you to the Parent Lighthouse Team and Cardinal staff for all your help in planing, preparing, and serving others in order to make the Fall Bingo Event a success! 🤩 We also appreciate Joanne Evans and the Jackson County Grade Level Reading program for suppling free books to all that came! 📚
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Thank you for all those that were able to join us for the Fall Bingo Night at Cardinal Elementary. We had so much fun!🎃
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, Please join us tomorrow night for our Fall Bingo Night at Cardinal Elementary. There will be plenty of food and fun for all so even if you didn't sign-up, you can still join us! All those that come will get a free stuffed animal, book, and meal. You even have a chance to win fun prizes during the game. Please contact Cardinal Elementary if you have any questions. Hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
We had a great time celebrating Halloween with a staff costume contest. The staff voted on their favorites district wide and the winners are: Most Creative Costume: "The Struggle Bus" Angela Brown and Taylor Fuerste at Cardinal Funniest Costume: "Mr. Clean" Zac Gavin at MHS Best Team Theme: "The 5th Grade Final Tour" Josh Koob, Brielle Reicks, Mandy Fischer, Jayme Johnson and Laura Grau at Briggs Overall People's Choice: "The Spice Girls" Jill Rockwell, Kate Kramer, Audreianna Schmidt, Cathy Huebbe, Amy Latner and Alicia Gade at MMS.
about 1 month ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Another Wednesday to celebrate Leadership at Cardinal Elementary! Congratulations to our First Grade Leaders of the Week and Staff Shout-Outs! See this video (https://youtu.be/VOwZRnLhJFg) of our Leadership Assembly and watch as these students earn their stickers! We are so proud of our Cardinal Leaders! Jax Johnson does a wonderful job of making sure his big rocks are completed before starting on his little rocks. He is responsible and accountable for his work and always tries his best. Good job, Jax! Brynn Bowman has made a lot of progress in the goals she has set for herself and has stuck to her commitments. She participates in activities and helps her friends when they need it. She is a kind friend in our classroom. Way to go, Brynn! Talan Till does a great job of being a leader! He follows directions the first time they're given and shows others how to do things by being a role model. He's a very good listener during Knowledge as he's always answering questions. Way to go, Talan! Matheson Nena has done an awesome job being a leader! He makes good choices and shows others how to do things. He's also a very nice helper to others. Way to go, Matheson! Kristen Ralston tries to be an example of putting first things first. She works hard on finishing her work before doing other things. Kristen is kind and is always willing to help others. Luna Bakey shows that she can be a leader with Habit 3 by putting first things first. Luna works hard on finishing her work on time at school and at home. She is kind to others and always willing to help someone who might not understand the assignment. Keira Farris exemplifies Habit 3. She stays on task, completes her work, and even helps others before taking free time for herself. Keira prioritizes the important things, taking care of those big rocks first. She also does so with a positive attitude, being a great leader and role model in our classroom! Great job, Keira! Mrs. Trusty is very dedicated and puts in a lot of hard work to make her classroom great. Her enthusiasm for learning inspires her students every day, and her support makes a significant impact on student's growth. Thank you for inspiring your students to be their best selves and for always encouraging them to try their hardest. We are so grateful to have Mrs. Trusty as a teacher at Cardinal. Miss Kaitlyn makes sure that everything is ready to go for the day; answering phone calls, getting in lunch counts, helping teachers and Mrs. Bennis. She goes above and beyond to support student needs and keep the building running efficiently. Thank you for all you do, Miss Kaitlyn!!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, Check out what is happening this week at Cardinal Elementary from our new CWNK newscasters (https://youtu.be/pqg7EAUQYsw). Highlights Include: -Cold weather is coming (check out the expectations for outdoor recess) -November 14th are Lifetouch Picture Retakes -This week we will announce our 1st Grade Leaders of the Week! -Focus Habit for November - Habit 3: Put First Things First -November 7th - Family Bingo Night Have a great week!
about 2 months ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
We had some great student readers sharing their skills with our preschool friends at Cardinal Elementary today. The more you read the more you know! Thank you for sharing your talents with others! Malia DenHerder (K-Gavin) Mackenzie Butron (1-Graham) Maci Creager (1-Brown) Samual Nowacheck (2-Bahlmann) Connor Sheldon (2-Johnson) Rosie Pape (2-Johnson)
about 2 months ago, Sara Bennis
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More Halloween fun in first grade at Cardinal! 🎃
about 2 months ago, Ryanne Trusty
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🎃 Happy Halloween from Mrs. Owen's Kindergarten! 🎃
about 2 months ago, Mrs. Stacy Owen
1st grade had some Halloween fun!
about 2 months ago, Sara Bennis
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Happy Halloween, Cardinal Elementary Families! Today, we celebrated with colorful costumes and yummy snacks! Enjoy your evening and stay safe and stay warm!
about 2 months ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
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sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families, Today at the Leadership Assembly we announced our 2nd Grade Leaders of the Week for Habit 3: Put First Things First. Congratulations to these leaders and our Staff Shout-Outs! Arizona Baker is a great leader in our classroom. She works well independently and works hard on her big rocks before completing other activities. Michael Schipper is a great leader in our classroom when he works hard and then when he finishes his work, he does his may dos. Great job Michael! Kepriel William is a hard worker and a great leader. He works on his big rocks and is a great friend to everyone. He is a good role model in the classroom and I appreciate him. Evelyn Larson has become very vocal in the best way! She has become more confident in herself and always participates during every lesson. Evelyn adds so much to our class discussions and is a joy to watch grow! Keep up the great work Evelyn! Damonie Moss has been working hard on his reading at home and has consistently returned his baggie book. As a result of reading his baggie books, Damonie's reading fluency has improved! Way to go Damonie!! Piranjay Robert is a good role model for other students to follow. He puts first things first when he gets right to work during work time. He gets his work done in a timely manner. Piranjay makes sure to do his must dos first before doing the may dos each day. Keep up the good work, Piranjay! Mrs. Neyens deserves a big shout out for coming out of retirement to teach a 2nd grade class. She is building relationships with the students. She arrives early to prepare for the day so she is ready for the students. Her willingness to go the extra mile, whether it was engaging the students in creative activities, or ensuring that her lessons were delivered smoothly, does not go unnoticed. Thank you Mrs. Neyens for your commitment to providing a positive learning environment. Your hard work truly makes a difference! Ms. Sue is an amazing support for our preschool friends and even helps to guide our second grade friends to make good choices at recess. She is very knowledgeable in supporting students as they learn sounds and how to use those sounds to make words. The relationships she builds with students and her kind, caring nature let students know that she cares about them and their success. Thank you for being a great leader, Ms. Sue!
about 2 months ago, Sara Bennis
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org
sbennis@maquoketaschools.org