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Adventures of Don Quixote is underway in ELA Unit 4! Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Hofer’s 5th graders kicked off the unit by creating knight shields and brainstorming traits that make great knights. Each shield included a title (Sir/Lady/Dame), a trait, a place of origin, and symbols for their made-up character. Once finished, the queen (Mrs. Walls) knighted students in a ceremony honoring the Saber Code of Chivalry. After reviewing what they learned about knights in 4th grade, students are now ready to dive into an adapted version of Don Quixote—a story that includes satire, humor and idealism. This whimsical tale also exposes students to the timeless aspects of this classic work, such as the relationship between Don Quixote and his sidekick, Sancho Panza. It promises to be a fun journey of learning about plot development, characters and literary elements! Watch the Mrs. Walls Dubbing Ceremony here: https://youtu.be/Q4z8zVDrtb4 Watch the Mrs. Hofer Dubbing Ceremony visit: https://youtu.be/2DKvdFq4uro #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #5thgrade #dubbingceremony #donquixote #classic #amplify #sabercodeofchivalry #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Now that December is upon us, here is a reminder of how Central DeWitt CSD handles potential interruptions or cancellations to the school schedule due to weather events. Decisions are made with safety as our top priority and are communicated as early as possible. See the graphic for more information. Let’s hope for a safe and manageable winter season ahead! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #weatherprotocols #winterweather #schoolcancellations #communication #weatherevents #safety

We are thrilled to invite you to an evening of music and celebration hosted by Central DeWitt Intermediate School! This special event on Thursday, Dec. 5th will highlight the talents and hard work of our 4th-6th grade students as we embrace the season. The 6th Grade Choir Performance is from 5:30–6:30 p.m. and the 4th and 5th Grade Winter Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Both concerts are at the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. Make sure you also check out the students' incredible artwork on display while at the concerts! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #intermediateschool #cdiswinterconcerts #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite Saber this holiday season? The Central DeWitt Saber Athletic Boosters has just what you need! Stop by the CDHS Atrium during these upcoming dates to snag awesome Saber gear: 📅 UPCOMING DATES: • Tues., Dec. 3: 4:30-8:00 PM • Thurs., Dec. 5: 5:00-7:30 PM • Tues., Dec. 10: 5:30-7:00 PM • Fri., Dec. 13: 4:30-8:00 PM • Fri., Dec. 20: 4:30-8:00 PM • Sat., Dec. 21: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Items Available: Adult & youth clothing, hats, blankets, cups, and stadium chairs Saber gear makes a thoughtful, spirited gift AND supports the Central Saber Athletic Boosters and all of our athletic programs! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittathleticboosters #saberapparel #sabergear #makesagreatgift #supportoursabers #SaberPride #ShopLocal #SaberGear #HolidayGifts #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

On Saturday, 7th grader Evan Sandberg took the stage at NorthPark Mall to perform in the Quad City Saxophone Christmas, showcasing his talents and holiday spirit. Fellow saxophonist Ashton Heilig was set to join but couldn't attend due to illness. 🎶 Huge props to both Evan and Ashton for their dedication and for proudly representing the Central DeWitt Band Program! We’re proud of you! 💜💛 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsband #CentralDeWittBand #HolidayMusic #SaberPride #SaxophoneChristmas

🎓Our next senior spotlight of the year is Max Burgmeier, one of our seniors who has a bright future ahead! The Senior Spotlight is created by CDHS AmeriCorps Student Leaders Lauren Walker, Parker Petsche, and Natalie Cagle. In this role, these students serve as a resource for their peers in planning and preparing for post-secondary options. They help with scholarships, college applications, FAFSA, work-based learning opportunities, and more. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #seniorspotlight #americorpsstudentleaders #careerandcollegeready #postsecondaryoptions #saberssucceeding

Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with Ekstrand students next week at their winter programs! The K-1st grade winter program, “Our House Is a Holiday House,” will be performed on Monday, Dec. 2nd. The 2nd-3rd grade winter program, “A Holiday Moosical,” will be performed on Tuesday, Dec. 3rd. Both concerts will be performed at 6:30 p.m. in the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. While there, make sure you check out the wonderful artwork created by students that will be on display! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #ekstrandwinterprograms #ekstrandfineartsnight #ekstrandartshow

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks to generous donations from community members and local businesses National Honor Society was able to provide the makings for a complete Thanksgiving meal plus extra necessities to over 25 local families this year! Thank you to those who donated making it possible for Central DeWitt to continue this tradition of giving! Make sure you check out the list of those who donated! We’re proud of how our students are making a difference! 💜💛 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #nhs #nationalhonorsociety #welovehelpingourcommunity #thankyoufordonating #thanksgivingbaskets #thanksgiving #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Fifth grade teachers Mrs. Walls and Mrs. Hofer joined forces to create a cozy Poetry Café, showcasing their students’ favorite works from the CKLA Amplify Unit 2: Poetry. Students courageously took the stage to share their original poems, bringing their lessons to life in a creative and inspiring way. Special guest Adam Wilke, a junior at CDHS and member of The Scribbler staff, inspired everyone by reading one of his own works. The Scribbler, our high school literary magazine, is proof that the love of writing grows with every grade! Here’s to the next generation of poets and storytellers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdhs #AmplifyCKLA #poetry #PoetryCafe #Creativity #leanringisfun #handsonlearning #SaberPride #TheScribbler #saberssucceeding

On Monday, our 2nd graders hosted their very own Thanksgiving "Balloons Over Ekstrand" parade! Each student showcased their creativity by designing their own festive balloons. The hallways were filled with excitement as these masterpieces floated by! But the fun didn’t stop there! After the parade, students from Mrs. Sikkema and Mrs. Burzlaff’s classes took part in a fantastic readers theater performance of "Turks and Runt." The gobbling, giggles, and storytelling had everyone clapping and smiling from ear to ear! What a fantastic way to celebrate the season. Great job, 2nd grade! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #EkstrandPride #ThanksgivingFun #BalloonsOverEkstrand #ReadersTheater #saberpride #saberssucceeding

We invite staff, parents, and community members to attend the School Board Work Session Wednesday, Dec. 4th, at 6 p.m. in the Central DeWitt Performing Arts Center. This session will be a great opportunity to gain insights into school finance and understand the upcoming challenges we face in managing district expenses. Larry Sigel from Iowa School Finance Information Systems (ISFIS) will be joining us to discuss the Comprehensive Financial Projection Model (CFPM) and provide an overview of our district’s financial health. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstandelementary #centraldewittschoolboard #SchoolFinance #CommunityEngagement #SchoolBoardWorkSession #DistrictFinance #SchoolBudget

🦃 This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling extra thankful for the amazing students, staff and community members who make Central DeWitt such an incredible place! 💜💛 You’re the gravy to our mashed potatoes, the whipped topping to our pumpkin pie, and the reason our schools shine so bright! 🌟 We hope your holiday is filled with laughter, good food, and great memories. Enjoy the break, and we can’t wait to see you back on Monday, Dec. 2nd! Happy Thanksgiving, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #thanksgiving #thanksgivingbreak #happythanksgiving #gratefulforourstudentsandstaff #givethanks

REMINDER: If you ordered rolls from the Central DeWitt CSD Special Olympics team fundraiser they must be picked up tonight at 5 p.m. at Central DeWitt Intermediate School! Thank you for supporting our Special Olympic athletes!

Mrs. Waleszonia's class designed their very own tree for the Festival of Trees this year! The students enjoyed showcasing their hard work and taking a memorable field trip to admire the festive displays. A huge shoutout to our talented Ekstrand Elementary students and Mrs. Waleszonia for spreading holiday cheer! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #FestivalOfTrees #saberartists #fieldtrip #saberpride #saberssucceeding

We're proud to announce that 56 Saber Artists have their work on display at this year's Quad City’s Festival of Trees! A special congratulations to Sam Pfeifle who won 1st place in the 2D category! The Festival of Trees is at the RiverCenter in Davenport and runs through December 1st. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the creativity and talent of our artists. For more details, visit the official Festival of Trees website: https://www.qcfestivaloftrees.com/ SABER ARTISTS Sam Pfeifle, Dalani Beuthien, JJ VanDerGinst, Grant Olson, Caelynn Sherwood, Izzy VanDerGinst, Kennedy Lackas, Cam Zimmer, Izzy Heitz, Liv Gregoire, Asher Haedike, Natalie Janecek, Sydney McNealy, Amelia Griffin, Makayla Hardy, Ingrid Garcia Seba, Lily Hartley, Kenadi Olsen, Emma Pillers, Quinn Schroeder, Liam Kinrade, Gunner LaMaack, Breanna Perry, Tessa Lyness, Cali Dykema, Cal Kueter, Taylor Feuss, Emma Putman, Adalyn Leistikow, Jillian Hawthorne, Maelea Neilson, Camila Reyna, Dani Payne, Nicole Maher, Megan Schladetzky, Joellyn Dwinal, Audri Guldner, Ryder Peel, Willow Mueller, Joey Walker, Kerrigan Jefford, Jack Brassard, Libbi Neblung-Burmeister, Jack Butler, Jacqueline Wilke, Amya Gooch-Sims, Natalie Costas, Delaney Jacobsen, Seth Cummins, Austin Miller, Kinsley Robertson, Olivia Ortner, Carissa Schmidt, Adelynne Meyer, Bri Liphardt, Damien Schmitt #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberartists #festivaloftrees #saberpride #saberssucceeding

This past Saturday, Nov. 23rd, our Special Olympics Unified Bowling team shined when they competed in Cedar Rapids! Congratulations to all our athletes and their Unified partners for their amazing teamwork and accomplishments! We are so proud of you! Individual Bowler Results: 🥇 Athlete Marlee Michelsen (assisted by Unified member Klaire Gruntorad) - Gold 🥉 Athlete Gage Heston - Bronze 🥉 Athlete Skyler Raymond - Bronze Unified Doubles Results: 🥇 Athlete Joslynn Mulholland & Unified member Molly Morris - Gold 🥇 Athlete Cole Michelsen & Unified member Kennedi Green - Gold 🥇 Athlete Christian Jones & Unified member Nora Ubel - Gold 🥇 Athlete Erik Nicholas & Unified member Izzy Heitz - Gold 🥉 Athlete Christopher Shenker & Unified member Lily Gruntorad - Bronze #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittspecialolympics #UnifiedParnters #SpecialOlympics #UnifiedBowling #GoTeam #SaberPride #sabersucceeding

Our FCCLA members had the opportunity to attend the Mississippi River Bend District Conference, where they engaged in meaningful sessions, developed leadership skills, and strengthened their understanding of FCCLA’s core values. FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), is a national organization that offers intra-curricular resources and opportunities for sudents to pursue careers that support families. FCCLA has empowers members to strengthen families, careers, and communities by addressing personal, workplace, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Science education. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #fccla #familyandconsumerscience #futureleaders #supportingfamilies #saberpride #saberssucceeding

Last Thursday, a team of Central DeWitt students represented our high school at the IAHSEA Esports state tournament at Orpheum Theatre in Marshalltown. It was a close match, but lost to the tournament's top-ranked team from Council Bluffs, as well as another tough match to Marshalltown High School. Congratulations to Killian McManus, Mitchell Belk, Daven Gard, Diedrick Chance, Wyatt Jensen, Jaxon Martin, Connor Scott, Jason Claussen, Jaxyn Dingbaum, and James Neuberg on a great season! Now they move onto the winter Esports season – good luck, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #esports #statetournament #fallseason #saberpride #saberssucceeding

🏆 Congratulations to our November 2024 #SaberSpotlight students! #SaberSpotlight recognizes Central DeWitt students who stand out in the classroom and represent what it means to be a SABER! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #SaberSpotlight #studentssucceeding #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

🎵 This morning, CDHS celebrated Marie Klostermann, Brady Herington, and Matthew Boeding before they headed to the All-State Music Festival happening this weekend! • Marie debuts as one of the top 5 contra clarinet performers in the state. • Brady returns for his second year as one of the top 14 bass clarinet players in Iowa. • Matthew makes his first appearance after being an alternate last year, marking CDHS's first vocalist performing a the festival in nearly 10 years! 📅 The concert is Saturday, Nov. 23rd at 7:30 p.m. at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and will be rebroadcast on IPTV Thanksgiving (Nov. 28th) evening at 7 p.m. Enjoy every moment, Sabers! We're proud to have you represent Central DeWitt! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #allstatemusicfestival #saberssucceeding #saberpride