Having health insurance is critical for our children to thrive at school. There are free and low-cost health coverage options available through Medicaid and Hawki which include coverage for medical, dental, immunizations, prescriptions, mental health services and more. You can have a regular doctor for your child and be protected from unexpected accidents and illness. Many working families qualify; children and teens in a family of 4 earning up to $80,030 may qualify for Hawki. And don’t forget, if your child is already enrolled in these programs, it’s important to renew their coverage every year so they can get the care they need when they need it. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) can assist with in-person application assistance for families with children through presumptive eligibility. You may contact your local Hawki Outreach Coordinator at 563-556-6200 or for more information go to https://dhs.iowa.gov/hawki or call 1-800-257-8563.

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Please send your child's photo of the finished pumpkin to us using the Facebook Event Messenger. Please do not include your child in the photo; it should be of the pumpkin only. Once your photo is received, it will be added to the Pumpkin Carving Contest Judging album.

The photo with the most likes by 5PM on October 30th will receive a $50 class pizza party and $100 will be donated to their school in their name.

Note:

1. Likes must be on the original photo. Please make sure when sharing you tell your friends to like the original photo not the post.
2. Photo should not include your child.
3. The photo of the pumpkin can be lit or unlit.

Intro to Art students visited Hometown Designs this week, and met owner Andrea Meyer. Andrea walked through the process of screen printing with the group and allowed each student a try at printing their own shirt.

In recognition of National Hot Lunch Week the elementary recognized their wonderful school cooks, Megan Pecha, Cheryl Williams and DiAna Werger with customized bouquets.

6th grade technology with Mrs. Scott has been working on creating a Battleship game board on Google Sheets. They have been learning about conditional formatting, and how to use Google Sheets!

Fourth graders in Miss Hess’ class were asked, “Could a volcano pop up where you live?” Their research lead them to discover where active volcanoes tend to occur and the term “Ring of Fire.”

Clayton Ridge sports and activities leaders are the first to visit the Boy Scout Camp named Camp Klaus. All sophomores are then also taken to camp for one night.

Students focus on team-building and leadership skills.

Miss Hess’ 4th graders took advantage of October 7's beautiful weather to get their 30min walk in for the Healthiest State Initiative!

Clayton Ridge Elementary students participated in a bus safety drill. Here bus driver Pam Hoefer demonstrates how to open doors in case of an emergency.

Work to the baseball infield is under way.

Third grade students place milkweed seeds in mud balls. Students will take the mud balls home to plant in ditches and fields. Monarchs cannot survive without milkweed; their caterpillars only eat milkweed plants and monarch butterflies need milkweed to lay their eggs. With shifting land management practices, we have lost much milkweed from the landscape.

We were sent the eggs; they hatched into caterpillars. We fed them and made sure their habitat was fit. They ate a lot of milkweed! The tops of our cages began to fill with chrysalis’. During this stage, the hard work is done. The chrysalis’s began to turn a dark color. And one day a beautiful Monarch emerged. Its wings were crumpled up and wet.

As we watched, the wings fluttered, straightened out and dried. We provided a sponge and Gatorade for them to eat, and the students got to see a Monarch’s proboscis being used to suck up the sweet mixture.

Students did wonderful learning how to safely hold and tag a monarch. They did amazing! It is quite the metamorphosis. Simply amazing! We reared and released the most Monarch we ever have! Nicely done 5th graders! Your teachers are proud of you!!

Thanks again to Lynne Campbell for the opportunity and knowledge!

Preschool classes enjoy going on a walk to pick up some leaves they can use to for various learning opportunities!

A shoutout goes to Guttenberg Brewing Company for donating protein drinks for the Clayton Ridge Strength / Conditioning Program. This will be a huge benefit to our student-athletes. Thanks for the support to Clayton Ridge. Go Eagles! #gettingstronger

Preschool students had a fun time getting introduced to their classroom iPads!

Students in English II have been writing collaborative paragraphs in preparation for their literary analysis essay over “The Monkey’s Paw”. The paragraphs are color-coded to represent different elements of the paragraph.

The Eagle Pride Ticket Store was open for business at the elementary school today! Students earn tickets to spend at the store by showing Eagle Pride at school! 🦅💚🖤

Happy First Day of School to River!

River had her first day of school at Clayton Ridge Elementary on Thursday. She was able to listen to students read and attend classes with her handler Mrs. Stephanie Thomas, Elementary School Counselor. During the classes, students learned more about River's role as a Therapy Dog and practiced interacting with her in their classrooms.

Mrs. Stannard's 5th-grade class is learning about the Web of Life and What Plants Eat. Today they experimented to see if air weighed anything. They discovered that, with the help of balloons and a balance scale, that air is weightless.

Students from both the middle school and the high school student senate decorated windows throughout the town in preparation for homecoming week!

The boys’ varsity Cross Country team finished 3rd place at the 24th Annual South Winneshiek Invitational held at the golf course on Tuesday, October 5. The boys’ team score consisted of times from Keaton Reimer, Gavin Moser, Erik Flores, Jesus Lara, Jackson Patiño, and Nate Meier. Major highlights of the meet were Keaton Reimer and Gavin Moser placing in the top ten and medaling. Keaton finished in 4th place and Gavin Moser finished in 8th place. With 5 out 7 boys having their personal best time during this meet.

The middle school boys’ team placed 2nd and had two athletes finish in the top ten. The two boys were Kaleb Hefel and Fernando Flores. Kaleb Hefel received a 3rd place with Fernando Flores finishing just behind him in 6th place. The team consisted of Fernando Flores, Luke Cook, Russell Chemlar, Tate Armstrong, and Evan Claycamp.

The varsity girls team finished in 9th place. The varsity girls’ team consist of Daisy Dickson, Eleanor Dickson, Alyssa Sadewasser, Hailey Gaul, Mollie Schaefers, and Hinkley Simon. The major highlight was the majority of the girls getting their personal best time.

The boys’ varsity Cross Country team finished 2nd place at the Central Cross Country Meet held at the Elkader Golf Course. The team performed well, beating all 1-A competition. The boys’ team score consisted of times from Keaton Reimer, Gavin Moser, Erik Flores, Jesus Lara, Jackson Patiño, and Nate Meier. Major highlights of the meet were Keaton Reimer and Gavin Moser placing in the top ten and medaling. Keaton finished in 5th place and Gavin Moser finished in 7th place.

The middle school boys’ team placed 3rd place last night and had three athletes reach the podium, thus finishing in the top ten. Kaleb Hefel, Fernando Flores, and Evan Claycamp finished in the top ten and medaled. Kaleb Hefel finished in 2nd place with Fernando Flores directly behind him in 3rd place, and Evan Claycamp finished in 10th place. The team consisted of Fernando Flores, Evan Claycamp, Luke Cook, Russell Chelmar, and Tate Armstrong.

The girls’ varsity team placed 6thth place. A highlight for the girls was Daisy Dickson finishing in 38th place. She was followed by Eleanor Dickson, Hailey Gaul, Mollie Schaefers and Hinkley Simon.

Mrs. Nicole DeGidio, NHS Advisor

On Thursday, September 29, 2022, the Clayton Ridge Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 11 new members. These inductees join the 7 current NHS members.

The objective of National Honor Society is to recognize students who have demonstrated achievement in the following four areas:

Character Scholarship Leadership Service


All juniors and seniors who have acquired a minimum 3.2 GPA will be invited to apply based on scholarship. Eligible students must indicate their desire to be considered by submitting materials demonstrating their accomplishments in the remaining three areas of character, leadership, and service.

Candidates will be considered based upon evidence of character, leadership, and service, in addition to the quality of their essays. Because all four areas are considered in the selection process, a top academic student may not be selected if any of the other areas are lacking.

While selection for membership in National Honor Society is a way for us to honor deserving students, it is also a responsibility. Upon induction into NHS, selected students will be expected to participate in chapter activities including meetings and service projects and to uphold the standards of character, scholarship, leadership, and service by which they were selected for induction.

WHEN: The Fall Training Camp will be on Saturday, October 15th from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

WHERE: Camp will take place at Jack Dittmer Field.

WHY: The Fall Training Camp is designed to provide an opportunity for skill development, fun, competition, and exposure. Players will get a chance to go through college type practices and workouts. All skills will be covered (Hitting, Pitching, Outfield, Infield, Catching, and Base Running).

WHO: Players who will be in grades 7th – 12th during the 2022-2023 school year.

LEADERSHIP: Instruction will be provided by Winona State University Baseball Staff. Instructional teachers include Seth Wing, Patrick Reilly and current Winona State University Baseball Players.

COST: The cost for the training camp is $20 and payable to Winona State University Baseball.

REGISTRATION: Please sign up online at www.warriorbaseballcamp.com send the registration, medical consent, and fee to Winona State University Baseball if you want to pre-register. (600 First St SW, Winona, MN 55987). There will be on-site registration as well. Check, cash, or Venmo accepted for registration on site.

MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Seth Wing

Head Baseball Coach

Winona State University

507-457-2332

EMAIL: seth.wing@winona.edu

Clayton Ridge Community School District has both a north and south campus. The northern campus is located in the midst of the rolling prairie of Garnavillo, Iowa and currently serves students in grades PK-5. The southern campus is situated among the picturesque Mississippi River bluffs and boasts a magnificent view of the mighty river and Lock & Dam 10 in Guttenberg, Iowa. The south campus serves middle school (6-8), and high school (9-12).

Email: ndegidio@claytonridge.k12.ia.us
Website: http://www.claytonridge.k12.ia.us/
Location: 131 South River Park Drive, Guttenberg, IA, USA
Phone: (563)252-2341