Eagles' Voice Newsletter

Book Fair is coming to the Elementary!

March 13-17th during school Hours for students to shop

March 14th Family Members can shop from 3-7PM

Visit our book fair website with the link below

Happy Reading!!

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/claytonridgeelemschool

The Clay-Gar Post 723 members donated a new flag to Clayton Ridge Elementary.

Pictured from left: Principal Laura Bilden, Gerald Frye, Jon McElderry, Larry Moser, Randy Moose, and 5th grade teacher Sara Lawrence.

Students were recognized for their Flag Essays at Clayton Ridge Elementary. Clay-Gar Post 723 recognized three fifth graders for their essays: Jayda Werger earned third place, Amelia Miller earned second place, and our first place winner was Kacie Hatcher.

Back Row: Gerald Frye, John McElderry, Larry Moser, and Randy Moose

Front Row: Kacie Hatcher, Amelia Miller, and Jayda Werger

Read the winning Essays

Congratulations to these middle school kids who participated in the Tri-State honor band in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday!

Fifth graders enjoy learning spelling words with friends and playing a game makes learning even more fun!

Preschool students had a fun time creating crafts for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day and Easter holidays with high school students.

On Wednesday, February 8th teachers were led by Instructional/tech coach Nicole DeGidio in preparing for KAGAN coaching in the classroom on Monday, February 27. Teachers will have a KAGAN trainer observe in their classroom and provide feedback on the structures they are using.

On Friday, February 10, winter sports' athletes and performers were recognized at a 6-12 assembly.

The sixth-twelfth grade is celebrating National School Counselors Week by showing appreciation for all the work she does! Thank you, Mrs. Hansel, for all the work you do to support students, families, and staff!

The elementary is celebrating national school counselors week by giving a big shout out to our school counselor Mrs. Thomas.

Fifth graders enjoyed the snow and warm weather!

Third graders dress like it is 100 degrees for the 100th day of school. For the 100th day of school, the third graders got to dress like it was 100 degrees outside and got to take pictures in front of the green screen.

Kindergarten had a blast finding 100 Hershey kisses in the classroom and then matching its number to a hundred chart! We are 100 days smarter!!

The preschoolers and fifth graders gathered together to celebrate Read Across America. Everyone loves Reading Buddy Time!

Today 5th graders celebrated Cat In The Hat and wore their favorite hat and stripes!

5th graders dressed in red and blue for One Fish Two Fish today and created Truffala Trees and The Lorax.

5th graders wore pajamas to celebrate Dr. Seuss's book Sleep!

5th grade students had fun with silly and mismatch sock day! Reading is fun! Let's celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America all week!

Third graders participate in Silly Sock Day for Dr. Seuss Week!

Teachers even had fun with Dr. Seuss Week!

On Tuesday, February 7 the NICC College and Career Connection High Demand Skilled Trades Event was held at Kendrick Forrest Products in Edgewood.

Generous employer partners met with students by providing stations with hands-on events that help students understand some of the components of the work.

The employer partners include -

Kendrick

Forever Cabinets

Edgewood Locker

Fehr Graham

Price Electric

Berry Global

Cascade Manufacturing

Henderson Products

Taylor Construction

Steger Construction

Pattison Sand

NICC Virtual Reality Fire Extinguisher Safety

JB Holland/NICC Construction Simulator

Students attending included: Ashton Schroyer, Nik Miller, Caden Strader, Jamie Ludovissy, Mariha Werger, Brandon Schumann, Carson Letterle, Owen Ludovissy & Kurt Ross. Students were chaperoned by Aaron Mueller & Julie Hansel.

Thank you to FBLA for providing snacks to the teachers during professional development on Wednesday, February 15.

Miss Williams and her FCCLA students held an assembly for all students during FCCLA week.

We celebrated FCCLA and FBLA Week with dress-up days.

Miss Hess’ class had the option of creating their own Valentine's Day
treat boxes. They turned out great!

Fifth graders enjoyed making "Love You Too Pieces" Valentine's Day craft with Kindergarteners. The 5th graders and kindergarten classes got together for a fun activity for Valentine's Day. Following the activity, they were able to read together!

These boys were the winners of Miss Hess’ STEM activity! Each group was given 1 piece of 12x18” construction paper, 1 pair of scissors, 1 glue stick, and 20 minutes to create the longest paper chain. Their chain was over 20’ long!

Jenna from Osborne presented the program “Snow Detectives” to Clayton Ridge third grade classes. Students learned how to identify animal tracks in the snow. They made their own animal footprint plaster cast to take home.

Third grade students are busy measuring time, mass, volume, and length of objects in their Math Measurement Unit.

Miss Wilke started band with the 5th graders recently.

1st graders have been learning about fast and slow tempos in music class. They have been playing a game using cars to help boost their understanding.

This month the middle school teachers focused on students who are hardworking and show determination. We are so proud of these students and all of the good things they are doing!

The teachers are also so proud of all the middle school students for their hard work and determination on meeting their ST Math goals! Keep up the good work!

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