Today we celebrated 2nd grade leaders with our Leadership Lunch. Congratulations to the following students for being great leaders at Cardinal Elementary!
Augie Zismer works hard to be his best and has made great growth as a leader in 2nd grade. He works hard to do well and even finds time to sharpen his saw! Way to go Augie! I am so proud of you!
Chevy Dague demonstrates habit 7 by being responsible and respectful to his classmates. He balances work and play. He knows when it's time to focus and give his best effort, and he also enjoys appropriate moments of fun without losing control or distracting others. He leads by example to help create a positive environment. I'm so proud of the leader he's becoming! Keep up the great work Chevy Dague!
Chloe Hotler does a great job “sharpening the saw” by taking care of her body and mind so she can do her best learning. She has practiced keeping a positive attitude and willingly accepts feedback to improve her learning. Chloe regularly tries her best and asks for help when something is difficult.
Hailey Hicks has been working really hard to sharpen her spirit and soul! She works to find the good in all things and uses her tools to find calmness when things get challenging. We are so proud of you for bringing so much joy to not only yourself, but all those around you!
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
We are back with another addition of CWNK news (https://youtu.be/lDCWqZlsCNI). Looking forward to a full week with students!
Highlights Include:
2nd Grade River Museum Field Trip - April 13th
Tornado Drill - April 15th
High School Recognition Assembly - April 17th
Habit 7-Sharpen the Saw
Joke of the Week
Please consider giving back at our Impact For Life Blood Drive. This will be hosted at Cardinal Elementary today from 2pm-5pm. Walk-ins are welcome.
DeXoraine Manyer has been working so hard on waiting for her turn during large group activities and she is having so much success! DeXoraine knows that this is an important skill to have for kindergarten and she makes sure to practice during large group learning times. Ms. Cari is so proud of you! Keep up the great work!!
Charleston Capelle is always so happy and kind. He is such a nice friend and is always willing to help others when needed. Charleston has a smile that can brighten your day! :)
Anastasia Welch does an amazing job of working with friends on Math and Reading tubs once all of her work is complete. She works on matching and reading the words with the pictures. She also does a great job of sharing her thoughts during discussions with her partner in structured partner talks.
Winsley Miller has done a great job buckling down to get her work completed and is trying her very best. We keep saying "she is on fire!" Keep up the amazing work Winsley!
Due to blowing and drifting snow on rural gravel roads, Maquoketa Community School District will have a 2-hour late start tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17.
* Buses will run 2 hours later than normal morning pick-up times
* No morning activities
* No morning preschool
* No breakfast will be served
We will continue to monitor conditions closely. If any changes are necessary, additional information will be shared.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff during these winter weather conditions.
Due to the winter weather forecast, Maquoketa Community School District will have a Virtual Learning Day on Monday, March 16.
Elementary Students:
Students will complete their Virtual Learning Day packets and return them to school on Tuesday for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Students in Grades 7–12:
Students will complete lessons posted by their teachers in Canvas. These assignments must be completed by 3:30 PM on Tuesday, March 17 in order for students to be counted present for the Virtual Learning Day.
Teachers will be available to respond to student questions through email or Rooms.
A decision regarding practices and after-school activities will be made later in the day on Monday.
Thank you for your flexibility and support as we prioritize student and staff safety.
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
It was wonderful seeing so many of you last night and we hope to see more tonight. We love this opportunity to share with you the wonderful things that are happening at school and the progress that your child is making. Enjoy an extra day with you child(ren) as we do not have school tomorrow, March 13th. Check out this week's CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/xVk-AeWcaJQ) for more information about next week. We hope you can join us for the literacy event on Friday, March 20th, called Cookies with Cardinals. Have a great weekend!
News Highlights Include:
Field Trip Alert! Ohnward...Three Billy Goats Gruff
Cookies and Books on March 20
Level Up for Leadership Day-April 2nd
Synergize: Just like ants!
Joke of the Week
The Middle School iJAG program, here in Maquoketa, will be hosting a movie night next Tuesday, March 17th from 5-6:30 pm, with doors opening at 4:30. There is no entry fee, but there will be snacks, food, and drinks for sale. Please spread the word, all families in the community are invited. It will be at Maquoketa Middle School, in the Cafeteria. Please check out the flyer below for more information! Thank you and hope to see you there!
Thank you for being part of our school community. If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the 2026–2027 school year or are interested in learning more about our Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten programs, please take a moment to review the attached flyer with details about Kindergarten Round‑Up.
We are excited to welcome your child as they begin this important learning journey. Kindergarten Round‑Up is a wonderful opportunity to meet our staff, learn about the program, and get answers to any questions you may have.
Thank you for your continued partnership. We look forward to seeing you and your family soon.
Warm regards,
Sara Bennis
Cardinal Elementary Principal
