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Please see the updated version of our Cardinal Carnival plans. Hope you can join us on this day. The new flyer has designated times for grade level rotations if you were planning to take time off work. Please contact Cardinal Elementary if you have any questions.
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During Kid Town last week first graders had a great time spending their money they earned. They also got a chance to work together as they took turns running the different stores.
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
I can't believe that we are entering our last month of school for the 2023-2024 school year. This week's CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/YSf56798GDM?si=9pn0Rw8FkLtllkhR) is filled with some exciting events as we wrap up the end of the year. I would also like to share some things that are happening toward the end of the month that parents are invited to attend. We look forward to celebrating the many accomplishments of our students and staff as we say goodbye for the summer break.
Highlights include:
-Cardinal Carnival - May 29th from 12:45-2:15 (The Carnival will be on the Cardinal blacktop and we will use grade level rotations. TK/Kindergarten: 12:45-1:25, 1st Grade: 1:25 - 2:00, 2nd Grade: 2:00-2:45) at Cardinal Elementary
-Cardinal Track and Field (See times in the flyer for grade levels) at the High School Track
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More fun at first grade's Kidtown at Cardinal!
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2nd graders loved their field trip to the National Mississippi River Museum! They saw lots of great exhibits!
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Mrs. Trusty captured first graders at Cardinal working, shopping, and being outstanding community members at this year's Kidtown! They had a blast! ❤️
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Cardinal Elementary Families! Don't forget tonight is the Spring Concert for 1st and 2nd Grade students only. Doors open at the Ohnward Performing Arts Center at 6:00pm students should come in anytime from 6:00-6:20pm. Hope to see you there!
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Today we celebrated our kindergarten & staff Leaders of the Week! We are grateful for our leaders at Cardinal! Check out the video (https://youtu.be/x0bacyxyjbg) to learn more about what makes them good leaders.
TK/Kindergarten: Emitt Bowling, Jayden Lux, Marco Akright, Rayleck Buck, Luke Weise
Staff: Pam Bowman (paraprofessional), Kaitlyn Lane (secretary)
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Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Thank You to all of our bus drivers at Maquoketa CSD for transporting our students safely to school and home each day! You are such an important part of our students' school experience and you make a positive difference in our community!
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Thank you to all those that were able to donate blood this afternoon. We greatly appreciate your generosity.
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Some first graders in Ms. Denger's class wrote speeches to be mayor of Kidtown! One student even gave a special treat to encourage classmates to vote for him! 👏🏻
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Mrs. Johnson's club enjoys Sharpening the Saw by practicing yoga.
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Maquoketa State Bank, 2nd grade's business partner, comes in for monthly financial literacy lessons. Today they taught us about wants, needs, and saving money! They gave each student their own piggy bank and a coin to start saving! THANK YOU MSB!
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In Cardinal Clubs today, Mrs. Toops and her club practiced their love for reading!
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Today we recognized our Cardinal Leaders of the Week for 1st, 2nd grades and our staff. Please see the video (https://youtu.be/WPswLwobP9g) for a presentation of these honors! We are so proud of our Cardinal Leaders!
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Maquoketa Families,
There will be a 1:30 dismissal today due to the potential of severe weather moving into our area later this afternoon . Thank You for your understanding as we try to keep everyone safe.
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One of Mrs.Klemme's kindergartners is reading to the rest of the class!!
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
This is a friendly reminder to those of your that pick your students up at the end of the day. We ask that you remain in your cars and pull forward as cars move up in the line. If you would like to get out of your vehicle, we ask that you park at the top of the hill and wait on the sidewalk. The crossing guard will assist your child safely across the drive. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Sara Bennis
Cardinal Elementary Principal
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Please see the attached letter for more information regarding our upcoming intruder drill at Cardinal Elementary.
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
It's time for another look at what is happening at Cardinal Elementary this week. Enjoy the CKWN news report (https://youtu.be/EARrdtAe6ZY) to learn more.
Upcoming Events:
Cardinal Intruder Drill Practice - We will practice our plan for what to do if an intruder were to enter the building on Wednesday, April 17th
Cardinal Blood Drive: Monday, April 22nd, from 3pm-6pm
Cardinal Spring Concert: Thursday, April 25th @ 6:30pm
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