Central DeWitt will be dismissing at 1:00 p.m. today due to the incoming weather. We will not have afternoon preschool. Please plan accordingly and stay safe out there this afternoon!
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Due to the chance of inclement weather and the number of visitors that CDIS would be hosting this afternoon for our 5th Grade Planet Fair, we will plan to reschedule our fair for the same time on April 4th. Sorry in advance for any inconvenience that this has caused. We are so excited to see the work of our students on April 4th!
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🏆 Congratulations to our March 2023 #SaberSpotlight students! #SaberSpotlight recognizes Central DeWitt students who stand out in the classroom and represent what it means to be a SABER!
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This is a great way for students to continue learning AND have fun this summer! Robotics Summer Camp is available to those who will be in 3rd-8th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. For questions, please reach out to Terri Smith at terri.smith@cd-csd.org.
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‼ATTENTION: Tonight’s soccer games have been moved to TBK Bank Sports Complex in Bettendorf. Sabers will play on field 8. Varsity girls will play at 5 p.m. followed by the varsity boys game.
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This week soccer, tennis, and track will all be competing meaning the spring season is in full swing! Remember to dress warm and bring extra layers this time of year. Middle school track begins tomorrow. Seventh grade orientation is at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the CDPAC. Let’s make it a great week!
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Good luck to Elyce Burzlaff and Sabine Housenga who are performing at the IHSSA Individual Events All State Festival at UNI today! This prestigious event showcases the best of the best individual speech performers in Iowa. In fact, out of 9,000 speech participants in Iowa, only 400 events are chosen for All State.
Sabine will perform the song, "I'll Be Here" from the musical Ordinary Days, for her Solo Musical Theatre. Elyce will perform her original After Dinner Speaking piece, "The Karen Conference."
Last Friday, a send-off was held for them in the CDHS atrium where their coach, Mrs. Magill, shared this is both Elyce and Sabine’s first year participating in Individual Speech. What an accomplishment for your first year!
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Yesterday, 14 Central DeWitt students took advantage of the trades career fair offered at the Iowa National Guard Armory in Clinton. Students experienced six different hands-on booths that gave them the chance to practice and learn about careers within those trades. Great job to these students for exploring trade careers and thank you to everyone who made this opportunity possible!
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Sophomores Jake VanderHeiden, Delaney Barber, Katlin Truelsen, and Hannah Grantz spent time with area representatives at the Iowa Capitol on Tuesday for Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol. They are pictured with DeWitt resident and House Representative Norlin Mommsen. Tuesday was also National Ag Day, which was fitting as students spoke with Mommsen and others about important topics in agriculture including changes in education centered around veterinary medicine programs in rural areas. The students also had a chance to speak with House Representative Tom Determann and Senator Chris Cournoyer.
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LAST DAY OF SCHOOL UPDATE: The 2022-2023 school year will end on Friday, May 26th as we will meet the required number of instructional hours at that time. This will be a full day of school. Please keep in mind this is dependent on there being no other cancelled or unforeseen late starts or early dismissals the rest of the year.
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Did you know that alligator snapping turtles bite with the force of 1,000 lbs? That was just one of many facts Mr. Waterbury’s Field Science classes learned about amphibians and reptiles when Kari Jeffrey from Clinton County Conservation visited recently. Ms. Jeffrey brought a variety of snakes and turtles for the students to see. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with our students!
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It was a fierce competition Tuesday night at the FBLA Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game. Teachers won the “fun” game 30-28, but students came out on top in the “serious,” game, 42-41. Congratulations to Michael Schneider who won the 3-point contest! And, great job FBLA for putting on a fun event!
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What an incredible experience for our CDHS band students while on their trip to New York City over spring break! Thank you to Broadway Up Close for taking the time to inspire and educate our students!
https://fb.watch/jskBzBBweO/
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CDHS Early Childhood students are thrilled to welcome 3 and 4 year olds to participate in their annual “Little Sabers Preschool Lab.” The program runs April 10th-May18th at the DeWitt Community Library. There will be one session every other day from 8:10 a.m.-9:10 a.m. (no Wednesdays).
Please contact Rebecca Barnes at rebecca.barnes@cd-csd.org with questions or to enroll your child. There are only four spots available! Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your kiddos at “Little Sabers Preschool Lab!”
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Yesterday Sabers donned their brightest, craziest, and mismatched socks to create awareness about Down syndrome. The 21st day of March is specifically chosen as World Down Syndrome Day to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. We’re proud of our students and staff for bringing awareness and celebrating all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome who enrich our lives!
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ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS! The Publications team needs a senior picture and baby picture of every senior for the 2023 Senior Slideshow. You are also encouraged to share other photos of seniors (group, childhood, etc.). The slideshow will be shown after Senior Awards Day on May 16th. The deadline to submit photos is April 1st! Please upload photos here: https://bit.ly/3naZVOl
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Join us for the Central DeWitt Community School Board Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the CDMS Media Center. You can also attend via Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/86862187361?pwd=MHc5WEg5SEZNU0dBd2xWK1BtWXk2dz09
Below is the agenda for the meeting. We encourage you to access the most up-to-date agenda at https://www.cd-csd.org/ ➡️ Board ➡️ Meeting Agendas.
A. OPENING OF MEETING: 6:00 PM
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Public Hearing regarding Ekstrand Elementary Roof Replacement
4. Approve Agenda
5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings: February 22, 2023
6. Public Forum
B. INFORMATION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
1. Peer STEM Presentation
2. Administrative Reports
3. 2021-2022 Graduation Rates and Dropout Rates
4. Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS) and Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Election Results
5. Legislative Report
C. SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED PURCHASES
1. 12-Passenger Van
2. School Bus Engine
D. ACTION ITEM(S)
1. Financial Report
2. 2023-2024 Budget Presentation
3. 2023-2024 Budget Guarantee Resolution
4. Date for Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Amended Budget
5. Date for Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Certified Budget
6. Personnel Report
7. Donations to the School District
E. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF POLICY REVISIONS SUGGESTED BY IASB
1. 216.2, Board of Directors' Member Development and Training
2. 607.1, Student Guidance and Counseling Program
3. 701.5, Fiscal Management
4. 701.5R1, Financial Metrics
5. 705.1, Purchasing - Bidding
6. 705.1R2, Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts
7. 804.7R1, Radon Mitigation Regulation
F. REVIEW AND FIRST READING OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY REVISIONS AS REQUIRED ANNUALLY
1. Review and First Reading of 100 and 200 Policy Series: School District and Board of Directors
G. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S)
1. Open Enrollment
2. Professional Leave Report
3. Student Activity Fund Report
4. Abstract of Bills
5. UNI Cooperative Agreement for Student Teaching
6. Partnership Agreement with Clinton County Fair Board
7. Memorandum of Agreement 2023-24 Home School Assistance Program(HSAP)
H. FUTURE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES
1. Board Member Requests for Agenda Items for Future Board Meetings
2. Pre-Agenda Meeting Wed., April 5, 2023: 8:00 am (Bob Gannon, Angela Rheingans)
3. School Board Development Session Wed., April 12, 2023: 5:15 pm
4. School Board Regular Meeting Wed., April 12, 2023: 6:00 pm
5. Special School Board Meeting (Ekstrand Roof Bids) Mon., April 17, 2023: 2:00 pm (Zoom)
J. Adjournment
These Central DeWitt students recently toured the 2.2 million square foot John Deere facility to see the flow of the factory and learn more about careers available at the company. We love seeing our Sabers check out career options!
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Congratulations to the following Saber artists whose work was selected to represent Central DeWitt in the 2023 QC Arts High School Invitational!
Adriana Kerr, Alexsys Scheeper, Anissa Sailer, Caden Parkerton, Haley Wrage, Haley VanScoyoc, Jacob Vosler, Marisa Lopez, Mel House, Zoey Tiefenthaler, Emma Holmes, Isaac DeHaven, Rachel Spicer, Tate Schlimmer, Breanna Perry, Hannah Moore, Livy Crandall, Mackenzie McKnight, Vee Ortner, Emma Pillers
To see artwork visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KIoy7WhnCVCIWVyva-yCXAWdXduzrSPw_NoMc_SbmIs/edit?usp=sharing
To see video submissions visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hg9qAZ_CrlIL_a1Ve0J4pCpewPNEG4NC?fbclid=IwAR1vWuuF8-MHpGyIlvzFdDa6XuHqq2k26mpzZDNy-fEv_JpGwcpm3-HGzyM
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Congratulations to our Special Olympics basketball team, dance team and Best Buddies who had great success competing at the Spring Classic in Iowa City on March 11th! The dance team earned a gold medal and the basketball team earned a silver medal. Way to go, Sabers!
5 vs. 5 basketball team: Devin Kent (10th grade), Gage Heston (6th grade), Kayleb Goldensoph (6th grade), and Bastian Green (6th grade), and Christopher Shenker (5th grade). Head Coach Grace McCaulley (12th grade) and Assistant Coach Reagan Hofer (12th grade).
Dance team: Jess Shockey (12th grade), Lily Gruntorad (10th grade), Marlee Michaelsen (9th grade), Skyler Raymond (7th grade) and Klaire Gruntorad (7th grade), Tatiana Raymond (6th grade) and Adrianna Flick (6th grade), Ayana Gooch-Sims (5th grade), coaches Mallory McMahon (9th grade) and Dalani Beuthien (9th grade)
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