Reminder: Parent/Teacher Conferences on October 15th and 16th. There will be a 1:30 early dismissal schedule for both of these dates. Please sign up for conferences if you haven't already done so. No School on Friday, October 17th.
7 days ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Today in the lab report! Melt Down!! Lots of learning about thermal energy, thermal insulators & thermal conductors!
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Some of my 5th graders using watercolors to paint their atmosphere perspectives.
17 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
5th graders painting their atmospheric perspectives.
5th graders using watercolors
Some 6th graders with wacky hair 🤪
18 days ago, Cassie Edwards
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A few of Mrs. Ruden's NEST group! ✅️ Door Decorated! Fairy-tale: Where Dreams of Winning Come True ❤️🖤 Go Cardinals, Go!! ❤️🖤
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7th Grade Lab Day! "Massing Around" This lab helped students understand the law of conservation of mass by exploring how mass impacts the thermal energy of a system!
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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!

20 days ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
5th Grade Band Inst. Reminder
Students had a blast racing their derby cars!
24 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
Innovators students racing their derby cars
5th and 6th grade Book Club participated in Flashlight Friday today!
24 days ago, Cassie Edwards
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6th students having a discussion about what creates depth in a two-dimensional picture.
25 days ago, Mrs. Sampica
6th grade students discussing what creates depth in two-dimensional art
Middle School Homecoming Dress Up Days
27 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.
about 1 month ago, Cassie Edwards
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Picture day at the middle school is tomorrow!!!
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month ago, Ms. Zara Lyons
2025 5th Grade Band Night Flyer
6th graders had fun making op art cubes in their Explore class time.
about 1 month 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 2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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Innovators learning about how workplanes work by doing Lego challenges.
about 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months ago, Maquoketa CSD
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