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Coralville Central Newsletter
April 25th, 2024
Coralville Central is... the place to be!!
A Note From Mr. Gahan
"It's gonna be May!" - Justin Timberlake's famous words. It's hard to believe we're entering the final full month of the 2023-24 school year. The good news is, we still have time to achieve lots before the year ends. Please check the list below for end-of-the-year activities.
A big shoutout to the 3rd-6th grade students for their outstanding performance at the Spring Music Concert. Their hard work and dedication were evident, and it was amazing to see their excitement on stage. Thank you, Mr. Heimerman, for preparing the students so well for the show. We're eagerly anticipating the K-2 performance in May. Happy May!
Andy Gahan
Gahan.andy@iowacityschools.org
319.666.1100
Upcoming Events
April/May/June Events
Tuesday, April 29th - 1st grade field trip to Englert Theatre
Wednesday, May 1st - 3rd grade field trip to Kinnick Stadium
Wednesday, May 1st - Orchestra Concert, West High School (5th/6th grades)
May 1st - May 10th - ISmile Dental Services for 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th grades
Friday, May 3rd - 5th grade field trip to Oakland Cemetery
Wednesday, May 15th - Track & Field at City High (5th & 6th graders)
Tuesday, May 21st - 2nd grade field trip to Kent Park
Tuesday, May 21st - K - 2 Music Concert (6:00-7:00pm)
Monday, May 27th - No School (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 28th - 6th grade visits NorthWest Middle School (9:15-10:15am)
Wednesday, May 29th - 5th grade visits NorthWest Middle School (9:15-10:15am)
Wednesday, June 5th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (1 hour early release)
Coralville Central's Personal Device Policy
Here is the policy for all students' personal devices.
Personal Devices (i.e. cell phones, smart watches, tablets, personal laptops, etc.):
- ALL cell phones and other electronic devices, including smart watches, must be turned in at the start of the day.
- Phone calls can only be made from a school phone with adult supervision.
- If you need to contact a parent about an issue at school, you must first speak to a teacher or another adult about the situation.
- If it is discovered that a student has not turned in their device, parents will be called to pick it up from the office.
The district will not be held accountable for lost or stolen items brought to school by a student.
A further note, this policy extends to field trips. NO PERSONAL DEVICES WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANY FIELD TRIPS.
Lost & Found
LOST & FOUND
All items left in Lost & Found will be donated at the end of the school year.
EXTRA CLOTHES
Please send EXTRA Clothes!
Music Program (grades 3 - 6)
Our 3-6 Music Performance was a blast on Wednesday! Thank you to all who came and supported their students' hard work. The kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade will have a concert of their own on Tuesday, May 21st at 6:00 pm. More information is coming soon.
Thank you!
Camden Heimerman
K-6 General Music
Coralville Central Elementary School
Track & Field
Track & Field is coming soon for 5th and 6th graders--Wednesday, May 15th. T & F will be held at City High.
Schedule is below. Also a link with a map of the track at City High.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AT IOWA CITY HIGH
11:15 Be in stands for roll call, introductions, instructions
11:30 Tug-o'war 300 meter run (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
11:45 ICCSD Buddy Walker Event Buddy walker preliminaries and finals(5th grade, 6th grade) 5th girls and boys long jumps begin
11:55 Hurdle race preliminaries (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
12:05 Hurdle race finals (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
12:10 Co-Ed Hurdle relay 5th grade, 6th grade
12:15 5th grade field events 6th grade running events: 50 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys 60 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys 70 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys
12:30 6th grade dash finals - in the same order
12:40 6th grade field events 5th grade running events: 50 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys 60 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys 70 meter dash preliminaries - girls, then boys
1:00 5th grade dash finals - in the same order
1:10 3-legged preliminaries (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
1:20 3-legged finals - (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
1:25 Shuttle relays (5th girls, 5th boys) then Co-Ed Shuttle
1:35 Shuttle relays (6th girls, 6th boys) then Co-Ed Shuttle
1:40 4 x 50 (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
1:45 4 x 100 (5th girls, 5th boys; 6th girls, 6th boys)
Extra Yearbooks
We have some extra yearbooks available. If your student would like one, please send exact amount ($7.50) in cash or check as no change will be given. It is first come, first serve. There is a limited number.
LIBRARY NEWS
From the Library - Devin Redmond
If you want your child to take their Chromebook home for the summer, you must read through these expectations: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19yzaU-zRJkomY0kIdm1vT_ViNwlNWjqwAKDoI_B2l5g/edit?usp=sharing and then fill out this form: https://forms.gle/EySaxnFdPPEszgZm8.
If you want us to keep the Chromebook here at school, you do not have to do anything.
Current 5th and 6th graders will all take their devices home, and some ESY (extended school year) students will have theirs to use during summer school and then they will take them home. ALL devices and chargers will need to be brought back to school in August.
Devin Redmond (she/hers)
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central Elementary : ICCSD
Instagram @cclibrary
Facebook @coralvillecentral
Twitter @devinred
Counselor's Corner
In guidance, we are focusing on the 3Rs of Bullying Prevention
The poster below has been hanging up by my office and discussed in the different grade levels.
Ask your child how they know how to Recognize a bullying situation. What could they do to Report and Refuse a bully?
Walk & Roll - coming in May
Commendable Cougars
Commendable Cougar Nominations
Do you have a teacher & staff member you or your students notice going above and beyond to make Coralville Central The Place To Be?
Nominate them for our monthly COMMENDABLE COUGAR AWARD.
Help Your Child Succeed!!
A Note from the Nurse!
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
What is conjunctivitis?
It is the most common eye inflammation. The most common causes of acute conjunctivitis are bacteria, viruses, allergens or sometimes irritation from toxic chemical exposures.
Who is at risk?
Anyone! It is most commonly found in children < 5 years of age.
What are the symptoms of conjunctivitis?
The onset is sudden with redness of the white-colored area of the eyeball and edema or swelling of the lids, secretions that contain mucus or pus, pain, blurred vision, sensitivity to light and occasionally low-grade fever, headache, tiredness and tenderness in the area surrounding the eye(s).
How do you get conjunctivitis?
Contact with the discharges of the eye or upper respiratory tracts of infected people, from fingers, clothing and other articles, including shared towels, eye-makeup applicators, multiple dose eye medications soiled with discharges and inadequately sterilized eye examination instruments.
How is conjunctivitis diagnosed?
Drainage from the eye can be tested to determine the cause.
How is conjunctivitis treated?
Most types of mild bacterial conjunctivitis and most types of viral conjunctivitis are usually time-limited conditions that require no treatment. Some infections may be treated with eye ointments or drops with a doctor's prescription.
How can conjunctivitis be prevented?
It can be prevented through personal cleanliness, including frequent handwashing. When washing hands at school or work, use paper towels after washing or the hot air blower. At home, provide a separate towel and face cloth for each member of the household, and wash towels regularly in hot water and detergent. Try not to touch eyes while infected. Do not use common eyedropper, eye medicines or eye makeup. Make tissues available at work or school classrooms; dispose of them in a trash receptacle after use. Use disposal tissues to blow your nose, sneeze or cough.
Should infected persons be excluded from work or school?
Children do not need to be excluded from school unless they are directed to do so by a physician or public health professional, or if they have a fever or additional symptoms indicating a more serious infectious illness.
Contact Information:
The Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology
321 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50319
(800) 362-2736
Nurse Kelly
Kelly Joseph, BSN, RN
PBIS
PBIS Empowers Students to Play a Central Role in their Education
Schools implementing a PBIS framework define positive expectations like respectful and kind and teach students skills to help create the environment they want to see. (Source: https://www.pbis.org/pbis/why-implement-pbis)
Tier 2/Tier 3 Team
Our building has a Tier 2/Tier 3 Team (see below) that we utilize when a student is in need of extra support. If you are looking for additional support for your student, academically, behaviorally or emotionally we encourage you to first email your child's classroom teacher. Once you have done so, the teacher will fill out the necessary referral form to request supports. Feel free to contact the team members below with any additional questions.
Our Tier 2/Tier 3 Team consists of Mr. Gahan (principal), Miss Becca (counselor), Mr. Mendoza (student and family advocate), Ms. Doster (special education teacher), Tennille Nelson (school facilitator), Bonnie Winslow Garvin (GWAEA Psychologist), Noah Catron (GWAEA Social Worker), Meaggan Bermingham (Instruction Design Strategist), Ashley Stogdill (Behavior Interventionst) and like members who come together weekly to discuss students and individual needs in our building.
Technology & Learning
Technology continues to evolve and play a key role in learning. One recent emerging technology claiming to transform education is artificial intelligence (AI). As the district explores both the potential and pitfalls of AI, we wanted to gain your insights. The questions within the survey will help us better understand your knowledge of AI, what concerns you may have, as well as what hunches you have about its ability to enhance student learning. In addition, your expertise will assist in the creation of guidelines for both teachers and students as they use artificial intelligence in the classroom. Your anonymous feedback will play a crucial role in ensuring artificial intelligence is not only accessible but used responsibly and effectively to enrich student learning experiences. We greatly appreciate your time and thoughtful responses to the probing questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevjjZDHHv9QfHLmy9ek2YhScTmen739_hMp4Q_9Hdc4XdmLA/viewform
DPO
Designate ICCSD Honorees!
We our amazing Iowa City Community School District teachers, staff, and volunteers! Let’s recognize them!
The 2024 Districtwide Parent Organization (DPO) Honoree Recognition Form is live!
The ICCSD DPO Teaching Scholarships for ICCSD Students was established in 1954 in honor of Kate Wickham, who taught in the Iowa City Schools from 1902 to 1939. Since then, students planning a career in teaching have been awarded more than $80,000 in scholarships. These scholarships are made possible by donations from Parent Teacher Organizations, individuals, and area groups in honor of individuals who have contributed to our schools.
For each $50 contributed to the DPO Scholarship for Future Teachers Fund you or your organization(s) are entitled to designate one Honoree. Traditionally, Honorees have been current or retiring teachers, administrators, staff, and exemplary volunteers who have contributed to the education of ICCSD students.
We will celebrate both the seniors’ winning scholarships and the Honorees at the DPO Honoree & Scholarship Reception at the ICCSD Education Services Building on Wednesday, April 10th at 6PM.
Honoree Nomination Deadline: March 31, 2024, at 11:59pm
DPO Honoree Recognition Form: Honoree impact statements at the reception in April, when we award the scholarships.
Traffic Patterns at Coralville Central
The link below is the description of the expectations for drop-off and pick-up at Coralville Central. Thank you for following these guidelines. We want everyone to make it safely and on time.
Student Handbook
Ombuds Office
High Reliability Schools
In order to achieve our goals of excellence and equity for all students, we have adopted a new school improvement model called High Reliability Schools. High Reliability Schools is a framework that supports fulfilling our vision of equitable outcomes for all students. It gives us a common language to name what we’re doing, assess our current reality, align our initiatives, and determine where to go next. It is a vehicle that allows us to balance shared responsibility and autonomy to make decisions that best meet the needs of all our students.
We are excited to get this work started and we are excited to partner in this process with all of you! We value the voice of our school community and we want to make sure that your experiences are reflected in our High Reliability Schools implementation. Throughout the year, there will be multiple opportunities for our students, families, and staff to provide feedback that will inform the work that we do. Please stay tuned for information on these opportunities. We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting new adventure!