Hello 5th Grade Band Families!
With lessons starting soon, it's important that instruments and materials are ordered as soon as possible so they have time to be delivered before we begin.
Follow the link, or use the QR code in the flyer to access the West Music website: https://rent.westmusic.com
Please reach out to Ms. Lyons with any questions, comments, or concerns.
We can't wait to get this new group of young musicians started!

about 7 hours ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
5th Grade Band Inst. Reminder
Students had a blast racing their derby cars!
3 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
Innovators students racing their derby cars
5th and 6th grade Book Club participated in Flashlight Friday today!
3 days ago, Cassie Edwards
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6th students having a discussion about what creates depth in a two-dimensional picture.
5 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
6th grade students discussing what creates depth in two-dimensional art
Middle School Homecoming Dress Up Days
6 days ago, Rachel Truelsen
Dress up Days
8th-grade students working together in small groups to build DNA models, enhancing their understanding of molecules. After reading about DNA and visualizing the concept, students are now actively constructing it.
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5th and 6th graders synergized again for Flex Friday. We walked to 5th Ward park and enjoyed the beautiful day.
12 days ago, Cassie Edwards
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Picture day at the middle school is tomorrow!!!
12 days ago, Rachel Truelsen
Picture Day is tomorrow!
Come join us for our 5th Grade Band Information Night TONIGHT! We'll discuss how to get an instrument for band, what the band calendar will look like this year, and answer any other questions you still have. We hope to see you there!
13 days ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
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6th graders had fun making op art cubes in their Explore class time.
15 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
having a chill art class time with 6th grade crew.

We are excited for our first home football game this Friday, August 29th vs. Anamosa. Please review our Activities Expectations. Students 5th grade and younger are expected to sit with their family members (5th grade will continue to sit with their family even though they are in Middle School). In addition, once students enter they need to remain in Goodenow. Students will not be able to reenter the event if they leave, unless the are with an adult.

Thank You for your support as we work to make this a fun and safe event for everyone!

about 1 month ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Innovators learning about how workplanes work by doing Lego challenges.
about 1 month ago, Mrs. Sampica
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Tomorrow is the first day of school and we are so excited to welcome back all students, staff and families for the new school year! Tomorrow, Monday, August 25th is an early out. Please review the following times for your specific building:

Cardinal: 1:10 pm dismissal
Briggs: 1:10 pm dismissal
Middle School: 1:20 pm (walkers/car riders), 1:25 (bus riders)
High School: 1:30

These times will be the same times that apply to all Friday early outs also. A gentle reminder, to please be patient and give grace to staff, bus drivers and families as navigating pick-up and drop-off can always be a little challenging these first few days. Specifically, if you have a student at Briggs, Middle School or riding the Cardinal/Briggs shuttle please review the information that was provided regarding pick-up and drop-off locations.

Thank You,

Superintendent Notz
about 1 month ago, Tara Notz
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Thank you so much to our local businesses and organizations who donated and supported our district wide back to school staff luncheon on Friday. We appreciate the support of our staff as we kick off the new year! Thank You to the following: Fareway Dollar Fresh Eagles Club Women's Club Board Member Mary Herring for helping serve staff. Staff and parent volunteers for helping grill the delicious burgers and hotdogs. It was a beautiful day and great way to connect with everyone before students arrive. Here's to a great year!
about 1 month ago, Maquoketa CSD
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We look forward to seeing students and families at our school "Open House" events on Thursday, August 21st to kick-off the new school year! Cardinal families, please look for information that was shared about how to sign-up for a time using "Meet the Teacher." See you Thursday!

about 1 month ago, Maquoketa CSD
Open House Information

Reminder: Meal pickup is available tonight, July 29th from 3-6 pm at Maquoketa High School!

2 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.
Maquoketa Families,

Online registration for the '25/'26 school year opens Monday, July 28th at 8:00 AM! Go to this link: https://www.maquoketaschools.org/page/registration, to complete the registration process.

If your student plans to participate in athletics this year, don’t forget to complete the necessary paperwork on Bound. Go to this link for Bound: https://manager.gobound.com/registration/ia/school/maquoketa/family

If you are unable to register online, join us for in-person support on August 5th at the High School from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Thank you for being a part of our school community and we look forward to seeing you for the '25/'26 school year!
2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
Online Registration

Reminder: Meal pickup is available today, July 22nd from 2 pm to 5pm (modified hours due to fair parade)! We are back to normal hours next week.

2 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.
Reminder: Meal pickup is available tonight, June 24th!
3 months ago, Kristy Haxmeier
The letter announces free summer meals for children and teens 18 and under from June 10 to August 12 at Maquoketa High School, 600 W Washington St, Iowa. It explains that meals are grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs available every Tuesday 3–6 pm (except July 8), free for all kids regardless of school attendance, but must be picked up by children or their parents/guardians only. Daycares are not eligible. Parents are asked to scan a QR code to sign up to help plan meals, which are distributed first-come, first-served. Contact info and a website for more details are included. The letter closes with well-wishes for a safe, healthy summer and lists district staff names and titles. A QR code is at the bottom right.
🎉 Congratulations to our amazing 6th graders on their Awards Day! 🎉 We’re proud to celebrate students who have shown incredible growth, dedication, and teamwork throughout the year. Post 4
4 months ago, Rachel Truelsen
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