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!!
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!
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)
More Halloween fun in first grade at Cardinal! 🎃
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻😁
🎃 Happy Halloween from Mrs. Owen's Kindergarten! 🎃
1st grade had some Halloween fun!
Happy Halloween, Cardinal Elementary Families! Today, we celebrated with colorful costumes and yummy snacks! Enjoy your evening and stay safe and stay warm!
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!
All middle school students and family of middle school students are invited to attend a fall fundraiser tonight at the Middle School to support our iJAG program. Please join in on the fall fun tonight at the Middle School.
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
I wanted to send out a reminder about the upcoming Family Bingo Night coming up on Thursday, November 7th. There will be lots of great food and fun provided by our Cardinal Staff and Parent Lighthouse Team. We are excited to share more information about our Leader in Me Program and collaborate with families. Every student who attends will get a free stuffed animal and book with opportunities to win door prizes and family games to play at home. I'm also including a link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBee4Gv-06Xn2jhp204s_1VO2AyS3_B9QHQhzIbkYIjfRdgg/viewform?usp=sf_link) for the sign-up. You may also call the school and let Kaitlyn know how many will be attending and she can sign you up. I know there are several activities going on that night so if you can only make it for some of the time, that is okay too. We are planning for plenty of food and dessert! Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.
Warm regards,
Sara Bennis
Cardinal Elementary Principal
The Booster Club is organizing a state send-off for Izzy Hardin on Thursday, October 31st, at 9:40 a.m. Thank you for helping make this a memorable moment for Izzy and showing support from our entire school community.
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
This week we will celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31st. Please look for more information regarding classroom expectations for costumes and party plans. Here is this weeks CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/yVvDssSO670) with updates on what students will be doing next week at Cardinal.
Highlights Include:
2nd Grade Leaders of the Week at the Leadership Assembly
Halloween parties on Thursday
Have a great week!
Great way to wrap up our learning about the body systems in 1st grade.
Mrs. Owen's class had a blast acting out "Three Billy Goats Gruff," a story from our Knowledge unit.
Today was RED day at Cardinal Elementary as we celebrated Red Ribbon Week!
Cardinal Elementary Students Celebrating Red Ribbon Week in SEL Explorations with our School Counselor, Mrs. Fuerste. "Too Bright For Drugs" ❤🖤
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
Here is our latest addition of the CWNK news (https://youtu.be/c8DEBaW2Fic) with an update on What's Ahead at Cardinal Elementary for the week of 10/21/24.
Highlights Include:
Tornado Drill on Tuesday 10/22
High Hopes and Count on Me Awards given out on Wednesday
Information about Halloween Parties/Parade on 10/31/24
Reminder to sign-up for the Fall Bingo Night - 11/7/24
Hope you enjoyed the 3 day weekend! Help us celebrate Red Ribbon Week with some fun dress-up days starting on Monday!
We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week next week at Cardinal Elementary. This year’s theme is “Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free”. We will celebrate Red Ribbon Spirit Week with dress up days during this special week! This week promotes drug prevention and awareness in a mission to keep kids drug-free! In elementary school, we talk about what type of choices are healthy for our body and what choices are not healthy. Red Ribbon Week is meant to bring awareness to the devastating effects of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. It is a way for communities to show that they are taking a stand against drugs. The symbol of a Red Ribbon has been around since 1985 to symbolize a commitment to a drug-free America. Red Ribbon Week is celebrated nationwide October 23-October 31. October is also Safe Schools Month, as well as Bullying Prevention Month. Please partner with us and discuss this message at home, at the dinner table, at family outings, and with friends and extended family. Let’s take this week to celebrate and teach students about making safe and healthy choices for their minds and bodies!
A reminder that MCSD has a 1:30 pm early out today, Thursday, October 17th for conferences and no school on Friday, October 18th. Please reach out to your student's buildings if you have any questions about conferences for today. Thank You!
