Cardinal Elementary News
January 31, 2025
February 3rd- February 7th
Kids Heart Challenge!
Monday, February 3rd:
Early Release @ 1:45
Tuesday, February 4th:
3:00-4:00 After School Math
3:00-4:00 DI Team Meeting
Wednesday, February 5th:
3:00-4:00 DI Team Meeting
Thursday, February 6th:
3:00-4:00 After School Math
5:30-7:00 SEL/Lego STEAM Night
Friday, February 7th:
100th Day of School! Dress Like You are 100 Years Old
Upcoming Important Dates:
February 6th Social Emotional Learning Family Night
February 7th Kids Heart Challenge Begins/SOAR Assembly
February 11th GOTR Practice Begins on Tuesdays and Thursdays
February 14-18th Mid Winter Break
February 27th 5:30-7:00 MIRM Kick Off Party
It's a Great Day to Be a Cardinal!
December Students of the Month
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Information for Families
Dear Cardinal Elementary Families,
Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, kicking off on 2/7/2025 and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero.
Sign up TODAY
- Download the FREE AHA Schools App for Apple or Android and click on “Register Now” then scroll down to join your school's team.
- OR click HERE. and choose “Sign Up” to get started.
We have a special BONUS heart hero Wylie & Bingo for anyone who registers online before our KHC Kickoff Assembly on Friday, February 7th!
Plus, when you complete Finn's Mission, you are entered into a special Midwest Drawing for TWO 2026 Super Bowl Tickets!
Thank you for your support, together we are building a Nation of Lifesavers!
Letter from Superintendent, Jim Nielsen
PTO Meeting
We will be holding our next PTO meeting on Monday, February 10th at 4:30 in the Cardinal Elementary Collab Lab.
Parents or Grandparents are welcome to attend and pizza will be provided by the PTO. Students will receive a book coin for the book vending machine if they have a family member attend the meeting.
Meetings will be held on the second Monday of each month.
During our February meeting, we will be planning for the Special Person Dance. We will also be finalizing plans for CandyGram delivery.
Any and all are welcome!
Parking Lot Safety
The parking lots become quite slippery which can cause falls or cars sliding. On Friday, we saw quite a few people parking in the front lot and walking across to pick up. The front lot is for drive through pick ups only. There is no crossing guard. If you want to park and pick up students, please use the west lot and use the crossing guard to safely cross. There were also cars that were driving way too fast in the parking lots.
We have recently seen some cars passing the line and pulling up to the front. Please be courteous and wait your turn in the line.
Please observe the parking lot rules for the safety of the students, visitors, and staff.
Worlds Finest Chocolate Fundraiser Money Past Due Now
World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser money is past due. Those who owe money have been contacted by the office. Payment can be made with cash, check payable to Cardinal Elementary, or you may contact the office to pay by credit card at 231-760-1700.
Winter Weather!
Winter weather is here!
Please be sure to send your students dressed for the winter weather. Students will be outside for recess unless it is raining or the "feels like" temperature is less than 10 degrees.
Students should wear winter coats, snowpants, boots, mittens, and hats. We recommend labeling winter items so if they are lost they are easy to identify ad return to the owner.
If your family needs assistance with winter gear, please contact the office at 231-760-1700.
Please complete the Orchard View Education Benefits Form!
We currently have 165 students who have not had a Education Benefits Form completed for the school year. There was a link to this in the forms for the school year and forms were available at the Back to School Block Party.
Not having these forms completed could impact our ability to provide free breakfast and lunch in the future. This report is critical in determining money that our district receives from State and Federal grant programs like Title 1A, At-risk, and Title IIA, etc. It is also necessary to determine families' Summer EBT eligibility.
Please click this link to complete the form if you have not already done so.
Volunteers Needed!!
Upcoming Events
OV Spectator Guidelines
Please review our Spectator Guidelines with your children before attending sporting events and other special events.
Conduct on School Property
Please review the poster below.
We are here to work collaboratively to provide a safe, nurturing school for your children. We are happy to meet with you regarding any concerns you may have. We do ask that you follow the expectations outlined below, or you will be asked to leave and schedule a time to meet with us later.
Thank you for your assistance with this.
Sincerely,
The Cardinal Elementary Office, Teachers, and Staff
Cardinal Elementary Webpage
On the "Parents" page, there are updates about upcoming activities and other important information for parents.
PBIS Updates!
December Behavior Data
Attendance- Top 5 Classrooms
Week of January 27th-31st
Cardinal Weekly Attendance: 94.31%
Top 5:
#1 Mrs. McKay's 3rd Grade Classroom 97.6%
#2 Ms. Szuber's 3rd Grade Classroom 97.5%
#3 Miss Christensen's 4th Grade Classroom 96.5%
#4 Ms. Johnson-Nicolette's 5th Grade Classroom 95.7%
#5 Mr. Becklin's 3rd Grade Classroom 95.2%
Perfect Attendance August-December!
Staff Shout Outs!
If you would like to recognize a Cardinal Elementary staff member, please use the QR code to complete a Cardinal Staff Shout Out.