Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,

It's been a great week of learning as we settle into the new semester. Next week all students will be starting their FAST testing to measure progress from the start of the year. Please see the CWNK news (https://youtu.be/Ncu-qSD-INY) for more information about what's happening at Cardinal Elementary next week. Enjoy the extra day with your child(ren) on Monday!

Highlight's Include:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day-no school on Jan. 19
Think Win-Win-Habit 4
FAST testing begins next week - Be sure students are getting a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast. Encourage your child to "try their best"!
Joke of the Week

2 days ago, Sara Bennis
Today we celebrated our 1st Grade Leaders of the Week at Cardinal Elementary. Congratulations to the following students for being good role models for others!

Zayn Wiese is doing a great job of getting his work done, not just on time, but he does his best work. He's also been doing a wonderful job of following directions and being a kind friend to other students in our class. Good job, Zayn!

Alaina Varty has been working hard on following directions the first time and getting her work done on time.

We are so proud of you!
3 days ago, Sara Bennis
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Today at Cardinal Elementary we celebrated our 2nd Grade Leaders of the Month! Congratulations to the following students. We are grateful for your excellent leadership and being good role models for others! Way to go!

Rylee Brewster is the sweetest, kindest girl you will ever meet! She is always rooting for others to succeed and has a smile on her face. I can count on Rylee to follow directions the first time and she is always prepared and ready to learn. She is a role model in and out of the classroom.

Emma Smith is a leader in our class by demonstrating Habit 5, Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood. She always considers the perspectives of others before making assumptions. She is caring and compassionate toward others. She respects the thoughts and feelings of her peers and shows that through her actions. Keep up the great work Emma!

Sawyer Lucas is a nice sweet girl. She is a good friend to others and always tries her best. She is easy to get along with and loves to see her friends do great things. Keep up the great work!

Stan Beltz always does his best every day by following directions, being respectful, and being kind to everyone. No task is too big and he always has a smile.
6 days ago, Sara Bennis
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,

We had a great start the the second half of our school year! We are excited to debut our newscasters for the month, Charlie Goodenow and Anthony LaPage. They are excited to share with you what is happening next week at Cardinal Elementary in our CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/C3rox9RnTts)! Hope you all have a great weekend!

Highlights Include:
Habit Focus for the month: Habit 4: Think Win-win
Level-Up Leadership Day coming in February
Joke of the Week

9 days ago, Sara Bennis
We loved having our friends back in the building today! Enjoyed seeing all the fun PJ's as we jumped back into learning and a review of the rules and expectations at Cardinal Elementary! See if your child can recall the rules of their classroom! ☺️
12 days ago, Sara Bennis
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The holidays are such a fun and magical time in preschool! 🥰🎄✨ It has been a busy few days, and we hope students will have a ton of great memories from these times. Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and break! 😊
about 1 month ago, Elizabeth Wawro
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Cardinal Elementary had some fun visitors today! Happy Holidays!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Wishing all of our Cardinal Families Happy Holidays! Here is one final CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/YOfZXvtcDE4) for the year! We will welcome all the students back in the building on Tuesday, January 6th!

about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,

Today at Cardinal Elementary we recognized our 1st and Kindergarten Leaders of the Month for Habit 4: Think Win-Win. Congratulations to the following students.


Fletcher Hamilton has been working hard on following directions the first time and getting his work done on time.

Za'Leah Fritcsh thinks win-win with her friends by trying to think of compromises when she's playing with her friends so that all feel like they are winning. She is also very helpful in the classroom, not only helping to keep our classroom clean but also helping friends when they need it. Way to go, Za'Leah!

Alan Chen has been an awesome leader in our classroom! He always focuses on what he needs to get done and works very hard on his work. He's an amazing role model for others. Way to go, Alan!

Claira Yeager does a great job of solving problems and helping friends compromise. She shows real leadership in "Habit 4 - Think Win Win!" Keep up the great job Claira!

Urijah VanAmburg has been working extremely hard to get his work done on time. His listening has improved as well so he is able to get his work done without additional help. I am so proud of Urijah for gaining confidence and learning so much! :)

Cohen Smith has been a leader in the classroom. He is thinking win-win and helping friends with their work and play. He has been helpful to the substitute and responsible for being in the right place at the right time. Thank you for being a great role model, Cohen!

We are so proud of you all for being leaders!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Candy Canes galore at Cardinal Elementary today! Tomorrow we dress festive as we bid farewell to our young learners for the holiday break!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Mrs. Owen's kindergartners enjoyed a story told by their Kiwanis reader today! 😊

about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Cardinal Elementary had some elf fun today! Tomorrow brings another day of dressing for the holidays with candy cane stripes!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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It was a wonderful Elementary Holiday Sing! Thank you to Mrs. Wright and all the Maquoketa staff who helped make this a such a great experience for all! Thanks to all who made it!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Hello Cardinal Families,

Thank you to all those that were able to attend the Elementary Holiday Sing this morning. What a great way to welcome in the holidays and share joy with those around us! Please view this week's CWNK News report (https://youtu.be/gYkfKcjjld8) to learn more about what will be happening at Cardinal Elementary as we head into our last week before the holiday break. Don't forget we are on winter break from December 22nd - January 5th.

Have a great weekend!


about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
It was certainly a Holly Jolly day for hats at Cardinal Elementary! Join us tomorrow for Comfy Cozy Thursday wearing or favorite flannels or hoodies! 😊
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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We had a Merry Grinch-mas day at Cardinal Elementary! We can't wait to see what tomorrow brings on Holly Jolly Hat Day!
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Families,
We are excited to celebrate the holiday season with our Holiday Sing at the high school on December 12th, starting at 9:30am. After the program, parents may take their child home if they sign them out at Cardinal Elementary.

Please note the procedures:
Program location: High School
If you plan to take your child home after the program, you must come to Cardinal Elementary to pick them up. You must sign your child out on the sign out sheet at the office before you leave.

about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
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Hello Cardinal Elementary Preschool Families,

This is a reminder that we are not having morning and afternoon preschool classes tomorrow, December 8th. This does NOT include TK-2nd Grade. The rest of the building will be in session as normal. Preschool classes will resume on Tuesday, December 9th. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.

Warm regards,
Sara Bennis
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
Hello Cardinal Elementary Preschool Families,

Due to a water leak in the preschool section of the building we are not having classes on Monday, December 8th. This includes morning and afternoon preschool. This does NOT include TK-2nd Grade. The rest of the building will be in session as normal. Preschool classes will resume on Tuesday, December 9th. Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.

Warm regards,
Sara Bennis
about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis

Hello Cardinal Families,

I hope you have all had a great week and are ready for the weekend! We have certainly had fun with all the holiday dress up and are excited about the upcoming Holiday Sing at the high school this week. Please watch our CWNK news report (https://youtu.be/VMiTcbOWgUM?si=hoeIPEHro3U6PggM) to learn more about next week at Cardinal Elementary.

Highlights Include:
Holiday Sing, Friday,December 12th at 9:30am at the high school
Pick up your child at Cardinal following the program
Dress Up Days
Dress for the Snow: snow pants, gloves/mittens, boots
No Snowball throwing
Joke of the Week

Don't forget tonight is Family Night at the Voy!

about 1 month ago, Sara Bennis
Family Night at the Voy!