Happy Friday Cardinal Families!
Teachers and their instruction have the greatest impact on student learning and growth. Many other factors impact students, but none of which we have so much control over than our instruction... when, what, and how we teach our students.
I wanted to share a little bit about our upcoming plans for Student Engagement and Culture Growth & Development in our schools.
At the June 24th meeting, the Board of Education approved six two-hour early release days to support these initiatives this school year.
September 19, 2024
October 17, 2024
November 21, 2024
January 16, 2025
February 20, 2025
March 20, 2025
These two-hour early release days will give our teachers time to collaborate and plan strategies to enhance student engagement in their lessons.
Starting next week, our leadership team will begin non-evaluative and peer walkthroughs focusing on student engagement strategies, cooperative learning, and feedback for teachers.
We understand that two-hour early release days may require adjustments to your schedule. We are exploring options to provide some assistance with childcare for families in need. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to create the best possible learning environment for our students.
Thank you for your partnership in this important work. I wish you a happy and safe holiday weekend!
Bob Walker, Superintendent
Come out and support these amazing seniors as they embark on their final season of high school soccer!
Fourth grade students played Showdown Captain with their classmates. They had fun reviewing how to read and write numbers!
Our Spanish classes had a fun time this week learning about "La Tomatina", a tomato throwing festival in Spain!
Congratulations to our JV lady cardinals on their win over Bethel tonight.
Lady Cards taking on Bethel tonight.
Fourth graders enjoyed practicing their math skills with games during math success time!
Harper is the current AR point leader for 4th grade! Great job Harper!
Cards at Friendly Meadows tonight for SBAAC national division 9 hole match.
Mrs. Peck's class earned extra recess for filling our classroom kindness tree up with hearts for showing acts of kindness. We did indoor due to the extreme heat this afternoon!
Fifth grade had fun learning "Plainsies Clapsies" in Music this week!
Students play a game of Heads and Tails. Aiden is the winner! He won a class ring courtesy of our Jostens rep Brad!
Freshmen and Sophomores receive information regarding class rings.
We celebrate our seniors this morning. They begin their senior journey by signing a memory diploma! #Ticket2TheFuture
Teachers engage in after school professional learning.
Chlorophyll paintings in 5th as part of our photosynthesis unit!
Mrs. Stephens' class practicing addition facts!
Third graders were working hard today to find the lesson they can learn from a story. They were such amazing partners!
We are excited to see all of our seniors tomorrow morning!
Attention Freshmen and Sophomores!!! A representative from Jostens will be at school on Thursday to provide information regarding class rings.
