Eagles' Voice Newsletter

Iowa Immunization Requirements

Jody Pierce BSN RN

Clayton Ridge MS/HS Nurse

Iowa Immunization Law requires:

• All students entering 7th grade to have the Meningococcal vaccine AND a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, or whooping cough) booster before school starts in the fall.
• All students entering 12th grade to have a second dose of the Meningococcal vaccine before school starts this fall. This dose must be given after the age of 16. (One dose meets the requirement if it was received when the child was 16 years of age or older.)

Students WILL NOT be allowed to start school in the Fall of 2022 without proof of these vaccines or a valid exemption on file.

Iowa Law also requires:

• All students entering 9th grade have a dental screening by a dentist or dental hygienist within one year before the start of school, but no later than 4 months after the school year has started.

Please feel free to call or email with any questions.

Having health insurance is critical for our children to thrive at school. There are free and low-cost health coverage options available through Medicaid and Hawki which include coverage for medical, dental, immunizations, prescriptions, mental health services and more. You can have a regular doctor for your child and be protected from unexpected accidents and illness. Many working families qualify; children and teens in a family of 4 earning up to $80,030 may qualify for Hawki. And don’t forget, if your child is already enrolled in these programs, it’s important to renew their coverage every year so they can get the care they need when they need it. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) can assist with in-person application assistance for families with children through presumptive eligibility. You may contact your local Hawki Outreach Coordinator at 563-556-6200 or for more information go to https://dhs.iowa.gov/hawki or call 1-800-257-8563.

The Class of 2029 is moving onto Clayton Ridge Middle School!

Clayton Ridge Elementary kicked off testing week with an air band rock concert led by lead vocalist Principal Wahls.

The theme for testing week is “The Final Countdown.”

Air band members Mr. Wahls, Mrs. Koth, Mrs. Hoefer, Mrs. Arndt, Mrs. Stannard and Ms. Streich.

Clayton Ridge National Honor Society students took pictures of current and past projects funded by the Foundation of Cornerstone Communities in Guttenberg, Garnavillo, Edgewood, and the surrounding areas. The photos were presented in a video at the Guttenberg Brewing Company as a promotional video on Thursday, May 26. See the video here: https://youtu.be/gKkNItEB0Rg

#EaglePRIDE #BuildingCommunityLeaders #StrengtheningCommunity

Clayton Ridge High School's National Honor Society hosted our first family literacy night. Students and their families were invited to the high school to play literacy games, hear fun stories, and win literacy prizes. Everybody who attended won something, and fun was had by all!

Clayton Ridge's Brooke Hansel, the. 2022 Clayton County Beef Queen, served burgers, while her dad and other Clayton County Cattlemen grilled burgers outside the high school.

The elementary surprised Mr. Wahls with his own personal rock concert as a final farewell as he will no longer be the elementary principal.

The classic Journey song, “Don’t Stop Believing” was rewritten to focus on Mr. Wahls.

Staff and students celebrated Mr. Wahls as he transitions to his new role as full-time superintendent. Mr. J wrote meaningful lyrics to the tune of "Don't Stop Believin'" for students to share with Mr. Wahls.

https://youtu.be/UbKd4EvuZV8

Associate Mr. Jason Tipsword wrote the following lyrics for the parody:

Just a small town boy
Born and raised in Garnavillo
Got his education and come back home
Just a small town school
With a little inspiration
Hard work and dreams can take us anywhere

A singer in a 80's air band
Ninja warrior and 4-time dad
Training mustangs, he shares his light
With I can, I will, I must, and on

Pops a Bang can
Up and down the corridor
Reminding us to do what's ri-ght
Ready, respectful
Not afraid to say I love you
Reminding us, do what's ri-ght

Jumps off stage and swings on ropes
Supports his students' dreams and hopes
Giving anything to show support
Just one more time

Healthy body, healthy mind
Shows eagle pride from every side
Our guy's character never ends
It goes on and on and on and on

Pops a Bang can
Up and down the corridor
Reminding us to do what's ri-ght
Ready, respectful
Not afraid to say I love you
Reminding us, do what's ri-ght

Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Eagles, eagles!
Don't stop believin'
Hold on
Eagles, eagles
Don't stop believin'
Hold on to that feelin'
Eagles, eagles!

Mrs. Lori Bunting and Ms. Karen Geuder are retiring. We wish them all the best!

This year, Mrs. Stannard's 5th Grade class was the Top Reading Class at CR Elementary for the Brown's Reading 4 A Reason Program. Students logged their nightly reading and turned in their forms each month of the school year. Great job, Elementary!

Clayton County Farm Bureau assigned Mrs. Friedlein's class a farmer penpal. We have been writing letters back and forth with Jessi Lansing. She has told us about her farm and invited us to her work for a tour. We went to Pattison Dairy farm! We loved it and had a lot of fun!

5th graders learned about plant identification and pioneer life and enjoyed fishing.

It was a fantastic day for fifth graders at Osborne participating in a Pioneer Day! Students identified pioneer plants, made butter for biscuits, went fishing and toured the Pioneer Village at Osborne. Students cooked their lunch over a fire (we may have snuck in some “pioneer” s’mores😆). So much fun and learning!

The seventh-grade students visited the Lockmaster House in Guttenberg to continue their Iowa History studies. Thank you to the volunteers who gave us tours!

The 7th grade had the opportunity to visit the Carter House in Elkader and Motor Mill for a social studies field trip. The 7th grade students have been studying Iowa History and learned quite a bit about the history right here in Clayton County.

In April students from the elementary, middle, and high school went to Camp Courageous. They got the opportunity to try different activities like zip lining, rock climbing, laser tag, ice cream making, and many more! The students and the adults that went along had a blast.

Mrs. Connelly’s 3rd grade class surprised her with an end-of-the-year treat bag full of her favorite snack foods. The class organized and carried out the surprise among themselves by brining in her favorite school snack foods.

5th graders enjoyed a pizza part and then played in the park! May is a great month for fun outdoors!

Parents joined their 5th-grade student for a picnic, indoors due to the heat. Students are celebrating the end of their elementary careers! The Hansel family also treated the students to pizza, juice and cookies, while Diana Werger made the 5th graders a graduation cake! It was a great week!

Mrs. Deutmeyer was able to complete art lessons with 5th graders! Students weaved paper and found inspiration from Op Artist, Bridget Riley. They discussed optical illusions.

Students also created their own Zentangles! A zentangle is a relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing constructed patterns

Hannah presented a beautiful red geranium and a sweet card to Mrs. Lawrence for teacher appreciation week! ❤️ Hannah's quick smile fills us with happiness daily!

National Food Service Worker Day at Clayton Ridge Elementary were recognized by students and staff.

Thank you, Cheryl, Megan and DiAna!

Diana Werges was named the OPAA! Employee of the Year for the state of Iowa. A surprise reception was held in DiAna’s honor at the elementary school in Garnavillo. OPAA! Food Service is the contracted provider of school lunches at Clayton Ridge and many other Iowa districts.

Pictured below are District OPAA! Manager Emily Pattison, DiAna Werger and elementary food service staff members Megan Pecha and Cheryl Williams.

CRMS Students were honored on the final day of school.

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