A Note From Mr. Gahan
Dear Coralville Central Families,
Next week, we will kick off Spirit Week at Coralville Central in celebration of West High Homecoming. It will be a fun opportunity to show school spirit and connect with the high school that many of our students will eventually attend. You and your students are also invited to participate in the West High Homecoming Parade. The meeting location and details can be found below. Please note that an adult must accompany students, although adults are not required to walk in the parade.
Monday- Coralville Central Gear (green/gold) West High parade, be there around 5:30 for the parade at 6:00.
Tuesday- Color Day (Match your grade level color: K- red, 1st- orange, 2nd- yellow, 3rd- green, 4th- blue, 5th- purple, pre-k and others- pink)
Wednesday- Sports/Hat Day
Thursday- Mismatched Day
Friday- PJ/Comfy Day
Wishing you all a wonderful start to the fall season!
Andy Gahan
319.666.1100
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.
Hello Coralville Central families,
With fall almost upon us, here is a resource for free winter outerwear for infants through adults, which includes coats, hats, gloves, and scarves. Other warm clothing will be available in limited quantities. Check out the flyer attached below for more information.
Thank you!
Mr. Mendoza
Student and Family Advocate
Coralville Central Elementary
Iowa City Community School District
Email: mendoza.michael@iowacityschools.org
Office #: 319.688.1100 Ext. 4513
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is already overflowing!!
Please remind your student to check for missing items often. It is EXTREMELY important to remember to label coats, jackets, sweatshirts, lunch containers, water bottles, etc. That way we can give the items back to its owner.
Starting in October, all unclaimed items will be donated at the end of each month.
4th Grade parents. We are very excited to begin recorders in music class on October 1st! Your student has the option of using a school instrument or purchasing their own. If they choose to use a school instrument, they will have the same one all year, but may not take it home. If you would like to purchase one for your student, you may do so and they can take it to and from school and will be able to keep it at the end of the school year.
If you are purchasing, I STRONGLY recommend doing so through West Music in Coralville. Any soprano recorder from them will be good quality and their pricing is very low.
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Camden Heimerman
K-5 General Music
We are excited to have chess club start back up again! It will be on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 AM in the school library, beginning October 1st. Your child does not need to know how to play chess to join or be interested in playing chess competitively to participate. Club play is casual, not competitive.
Our goals for students are to:
- Have fun
- Frame losses as an opportunity to learn
- Learn chess
All sign-up and club information is included in the attached PDF. We hope to see many kids participate!
To start every classroom counseling lesson we do a deep breathing exercise. A student chooses between ‘puffer fish breathing’ or ‘picture breathing’. Both videos prepare our minds and bodies to learn BUT it could also be helpful to wind down at home.
Ask your child which deep breathing exercise they like more.
Try it when you are transitioning to a new activity at home.
Please remember if you would like me to meet with your child for any additional social-emotional support you can reach out via phone (319.688.1100), email (bender.becca@iowacityschools.org), or this referral form (Counseling referral form).
Becca Bender
School Counselor
Coralville Central
319.688.1100
From the Library - Devin Redmond
The Coralville Public Library is hosting a Charlotte’s Web book discussion at the Coralville Public Library on Mon., Oct. 14 at 1:00 p.m. We are inviting children in grades 3-5 to come talk about the book as part of a collaboration with the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances of Charlotte’s Web (the play) are at the end of October. There are extra copies of the book available at CPL to check out.
Devin Redmond (she/hers)
Teacher Librarian
Coralville Central Elementary : ICCSD
Instagram @cclibrary
Facebook @coralvillecentral
Twitter @devinred
Is Your Child Too Sick to go to School?
The Iowa City Community School District has a protocol in place for sending and keeping children home from school when they are ill. We follow this protocol to make sure that children are given adequate time and rest to get well before returning to school and to prevent the spread of germs to other children and school staff. Please help to keep the school in the Iowa City Community School District healthy environments by following these simple rules:
- Keep your child home from school when they have a fever of 100.4 (F) or greater and for 24 hours after the fever has gone away, without taking Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
- Keep your child home from school when they have diarrhea and/or vomiting and for 24 hours after these symptoms have occurred.
- When your child returns to school after an illness, they should be able to participate in the total school program including outdoor recess and physical education. Your child will be excused from outside recess and physical education after an illness only with a written recommendation from your family doctor or primary healthy provider.
- Please be sure your school has a telephone number where you can be reached in case your child becomes ill at school. Call the school if your child will not attending school because of illness.
Classroom Snacks & Celebrations
The District is committed to providing a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. Due to the increase in food allergies and concerns with childhood obesity, changes have been made to the district's Wellness Policy regarding classroom snacks, birthday treats, and classroom celebrations. Some elementary schools are celebrating without food, so please check with your child's school to find out their practice.
When food is served to students in the classroom as a snack, birthday treat, or during a classroom celebration, the following rules apply (ICCSD Wellness Policy 507.9):
- allow only fresh fruits/vegetables or purchased foods with the ingredients listed (no homemade foods).
- allow only foods that meet the Healthy Food Guidelines/Smart Snacks. The only exception to this would be food-tasting related to district-approved curriculum lessons.
- not allow foods with peanuts or peanut butter, or foods that were made in a factory where cross-contamination may occur.
- food that does not meet the guidelines will be sent home.
- a list of acceptable foods (Healthy Food Guidelines/Smart Snacks) will be made available to parents and teachers at the beginning of the school year (and can be found on the district web site).
Examples of Acceptable Foods:
- Veggie straws or chips
- Skinny Pop or Boom Chicka Pop popcorn
- Cheddar Goldfish or Annie's Cheddar Bunnies
- Gluten-free pretzels or pretzel chips (example: Snyder's brand)
- Carrots
- Applesauce
- Fruit leathers
- Benton's animal crackers (Aldi)
- Apples, bananas, cuties
- Pirate's Booty
- Mott's, Welch's or Annie's fruit snacks
**Snacks MUST be individually packaged.
**All snacks MUST be PEANUT/TREE NUT FREE and MUST NOT be made in a facility that processes nuts. The packaging should not have any NUT Allergy Warnings.
Read the ingredient label for any allergy warnings.
**Snacks that are not on the approved list will be sent home.
**Non-food items are always preferable so all students may safely enjoy a treat. Some examples include:
- Stickers
- Washable tatoos
- Bubbles
- Pencils/erasers
September/October
- Week of September 30th - 5th grade band lessons begin
- Monday, September 30th - West Homecoming Parade & start of Homecoming week
- Friday, October 11th - No School (Yom Kippur)
- Monday & Tuesday, October 14th & 15th - No School
- Monday, October 21st - Flu Clinic 3:15-5:00 (public)
- Thursday, October 24th - 4th Grade Voxman Symphony Field Trip
- Friday, October 25th - Kindergarten Sass Family Farm Field Trip
- Thursday, October 31st - No School (Diwali)
Please send EXTRA Clothes!
Attendance Information
Dear Families,
Before the start of the school year, we shared information with you about our updated school attendance guidelines based on new state regulations. Since then, we have received additional guidance from the State of Iowa. We want to provide more information about our approach this year, including the state-mandated changes, particularly regarding absence exceptions and the related Infinite Campus attendance codes.
Some absences are exempt from these new guidelines, so it's important to provide specific details when reporting your child's absence. The following absence types will not count towards student absenteeism and will be coded as excused in Infinite Campus:
- Absences related to illness or medical appointment - After a student reaches the equivalent of (8) days of absence related to illness or medical appointments, parents will be required to provide documentation for the medical absence(s) to continue to be considered excused. Absences may be taken in hourly segments. Families are encouraged to provide documentation to the school for ongoing health concerns so we can proactively work with your family to best serve your student.
- Absences related to a family medical emergency.
- Absences while attending religious services or receiving religious instruction.
- Absences excused for sufficient reason by any court of record or judge.
- Absences related to an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that affects attendance.
- Absences related to a Section 504 plan under the Federal Rehabilitation Act that affects attendance.
Due to the new State guidance, any absence that does not fall into one of the above categories will appear as unexcused in Infinite Campus and will count toward student absenteeism. As a reminder, our primary goal is for students to be in school daily and to confirm their safety with a parent or guardian if they are absent.
State Attendance Requirements:
The Iowa Department of Education has implemented strict guidelines that requires schools to address absenteeism. As part of this, schools will notify guardians when a student has missed 5%, 10% and 15% of days each grading period. Based on State Law, schools must also notify the county attorney when a student is absent 10% of the days in a grading period. For more details, please visit the updated Attendance Page on the district website.
Reporting Absences:
If your child will be absent, please notify your school's attendance office before the start of the school day. You can do this by creating an Absence Request in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by calling the school attendance office. If we do not hear from you, the school will reach out to confirm your student's safety and ensure you are aware of their absence.
Important note: In the Attendance section of the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you will see your child's total number of excused and unexcused absences. Following state requirements, 'excused' indicates absences that are exempt from state reporting requirements, and 'unexcused' indicates absences that the state requires us to categorize as non-exempt.
Consistent school attendance is essential for your child's learning and development. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these new guidelines.
Sincerely,
Matt Degner
Superintendent
Iowa City Community School District
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.
Team Breast Friends Celebrate 10th Anniversary of the 5K Rack Run
Iowa City, Iowa – October 13, 2024 – Team Breast Friends proudly announces the 10th anniversary of the 5K Rack Run, set to take place on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at the Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City. This milestone event invites participants to run or walk to support breast cancer patients in the Corridor, with all proceeds directly benefiting those in need.
This year’s event will feature chip timing for participants who wish to record their run times. Registration is now open at getmeregistered.com, and all are encouraged to join this community effort, whether running or walking, to make a difference in the lives of those battling breast cancer.
Since its inception, Team Breast Friends has raised over $598,000.00, providing critical funding for mammograms and other diagnostics for underinsured breast cancer patients in the local area. The organization, a local 501(c)(3), ensures that every dollar raised stays in the Corridor, directly supporting patient diagnostics or offering personal grants.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the 5K Rack Run is just one of the many events planned by Team Breast Friends to raise awareness and support for breast cancer patients. Watch the Team Breast Friends’ website or social media posts for information about other fun October events.
About Team Breast Friends:
Team Breast Friends was founded by a handful of friends with a mission to make a positive difference in the lives impacted by breast cancer and to bring awareness through their efforts. Over the years, the team has become a dedicated local organization committed to supporting breast cancer patients in the Corridor through fundraising events like the 5K Rack Run. With a focus on funding diagnostics and providing financial assistance, the team has made a significant impact in the community, ensuring that underinsured patients receive the care they need.
For more information about Team Breast Friends, visit teambreastfriends.org.
To register for the 5K Rack Run, visit getmeregistered.com.
Contact:
Patty Frantz
Team Breast Friends
icbreastfriends@gmail.com
teambreastfriends.org
Facebook: Team Breast Friends
