7th Grade Eagle Awards for Academics and Character
Erik F., Kylar M., Kaleb R., Lily H., Haley R., Rebecca H., Kelly Jo F., Trevor F.
6th Grade Eagle Awards for Academics and Character
Back Row: Madison E., Mariah W., Logan C.
Front Row: Jackson S., Eva D., Ellie B.
Front Row: Jackson S., Eva D., Ellie B.
Mrs. Stephanie Thomas, K-7 School Counselor/At-Risk
On January 9, 2018 students at Clayton Ridge Elementary hosted an interactive assembly from the Bureau of Lectures called R.A.P. (Realize Anything is Possible). The presenters delivered an entertaining and energetic presentation using humor, crowd engagement, and hip-hop to help our students realize that anything is possible when they have the right perspective. This was a full production rap concert that used positive music while delivering an encouraging message. They hit on topics such as: literacy, respecting one another’s differences, persevering through obstacles, having an optimistic attitude, reaching goals through self-discipline, and discovering potential.
On January 9, 2018 students at Clayton Ridge Elementary hosted an interactive assembly from the Bureau of Lectures called R.A.P. (Realize Anything is Possible). The presenters delivered an entertaining and energetic presentation using humor, crowd engagement, and hip-hop to help our students realize that anything is possible when they have the right perspective. This was a full production rap concert that used positive music while delivering an encouraging message. They hit on topics such as: literacy, respecting one another’s differences, persevering through obstacles, having an optimistic attitude, reaching goals through self-discipline, and discovering potential.
Mrs. Stephanie Thomas, K-7 School Counselor/At-Risk
Elementary Students took part in PBIS Booster Lessons today to start the new semester! These lessons included a review of their Eagle Pride expectations across five settings including the Hallway, Playground, Bus, Lunchroom, and Restroom. When students show Eagle Pride they are being Ready, Respectful, Responsible and Safe. What a great start to the second half of our school year!
Elementary Students took part in PBIS Booster Lessons today to start the new semester! These lessons included a review of their Eagle Pride expectations across five settings including the Hallway, Playground, Bus, Lunchroom, and Restroom. When students show Eagle Pride they are being Ready, Respectful, Responsible and Safe. What a great start to the second half of our school year!
Mrs. Jill Stannard, MS Teacher
Graphics created by Mrs. Deb Henkes, District Technology Integration Coach
Students from Clayton Ridge Middle School in grades 4-8, earned a Ski Trip to Sundown Mountain last week! Good grades, behavior and decisions made by students, allowed them to participate in the merit activity. Students left at 8:30am with all their snow bunny attire! They were on the slopes by 10:30 taking lessons or for the more experienced, zooming down the bullet! Students were able to hang out in the lodge with their teachers while breaking from the hills. Teachers were on the slopes to help students successful complete their first ski lift ride! Many students said it was one of the best days ever! Teachers enjoy this day with students as well. It is nice to spend quality time with students outside of the classroom. Lots of fun memories were made!
Graphics created by Mrs. Deb Henkes, District Technology Integration Coach
Students from Clayton Ridge Middle School in grades 4-8, earned a Ski Trip to Sundown Mountain last week! Good grades, behavior and decisions made by students, allowed them to participate in the merit activity. Students left at 8:30am with all their snow bunny attire! They were on the slopes by 10:30 taking lessons or for the more experienced, zooming down the bullet! Students were able to hang out in the lodge with their teachers while breaking from the hills. Teachers were on the slopes to help students successful complete their first ski lift ride! Many students said it was one of the best days ever! Teachers enjoy this day with students as well. It is nice to spend quality time with students outside of the classroom. Lots of fun memories were made!
VFW Essay Contest Winner
Mrs. Carole Mackey, MS/HS English
Bernie Maiers (left), Commander of VFW Post 7736 of New Vienna, and Dick Ehlers (right), Quartermaster of VFW Post 11503 of Guttenberg, present Maddelline R., an eighth grade student at Clayton Ridge Community School District, with a certificate and check for her first place finish in the VFW Patriot’s Pen District contest for her essay on the topic “America’s Gift To My Generation". Conducted nationwide, this VFW-sponsored youth essay competition gives students an opportunity to write essays expressing their views on an annual patriotic theme. Maddelline’s winning essay is included below.
America’s Gift To My Generation
“What has America given our generation?”
As one would expect, the list of answers to this question are endless. If you took a handful of people and asked them this question, their answers would be vastly different. We have so much to be proud of in our country; it’s difficult to decide on one answer.
But if we take everyone’s answer and put them together, we would see a common underlying message. Freedom.
This country functions on freedom. Without the privilege of freedom, our country would be an unfair place to live and work. Before our country was almost entirely equal, segregation existed, and women weren’t allowed to vote, among many other obstacles. Many people in today’s generation take this change of history for granted, but the country we live in would be entirely different if not for the change made by American citizens.
We don’t have many country-dividing problems today, but nearly a century ago the same could not be said. Inequality was frequent and the mistreatment of minorities was common. Brave Americans that wanted something to be done rose up and helped lead this country to a bright future. They gifted today’s generation with the right to live without social imbalance. Many of these Americans are now present day veterans.
Saying that veterans are important in our country is quite an understatement. Veterans have always played a key role in our society. While some Americans have inspired change, veterans have made the ultimate sacrifice to ensure it. Not only have they made change, they have verified consistency with our laws. The work they’ve accomplished has allowed our bill of rights to stay in effect, especially the first amendment. Throughout the tests of time, veterans have made a sacrifice to keep this country undivided and strong.
In conclusion, the gift our generation has received can lead to so many possibilities for the future. It’s important for today’s generation to use the opportunities to their advantage to make a better future for the generation ahead. We must also memorialize those who served and gave us the gift of freedom we often take for granted. “Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known,” Ronald Reagan.
About Us
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 4-7. 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 preschool, elementary (K-3), and grades 8-12.