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Welcome!
Welcome!
We are so excited to welcome students back into the building! They bring so much joy to all of us!
We welcome families in for Back-to-School Conferences on Friday, Aug. 23, and Monday, Aug. 26. The first day of school is August 27th. Parents may enter the building at drop-off for first-day photos on Tuesday, August 27. Please park on side streets and enter door 3. Then starting on Wednesday, August 28th we ask that you say your goodbyes outside the school as only students will be able to enter unless you need to speak with office staff. This procedure helps ensure the safety of the building, instills independence and confidence in our students, and allows our teaching staff to focus on students. Thank you for your support and understanding in this matter.
Safety is of the utmost importance. Again this school year, all staff, guests, teachers, substitutes, and visitors will wear an ID badge in the building. The elementary building has a secure entrance to ensure visitors go through the office first to sign in and obtain a pass.
A few other notes include, elementary school picture day will be on Tuesday, September 17th. A retake date will be scheduled and communicated later. More details will be sent home at a later date. Here is a link to the school supply list. Please let us know if you need assistance acquiring these supplies. Also, we are pleased to welcome new staff members to North Iowa CSD, including Ms. Jordan Lukes, Special Education Teacher; Mrs. Sara Ahlers, ELL/Spanish Teacher; Mr. Aaron Mathahs, Band & HS Choir Teacher; and Mrs. Cassidy Gelhaus, School Nurse.
We are looking forward to an amazing school year and "Linking Students with Success". Thank you for taking the time to read the entirety of this newsletter. A family newsletter will be sent approximately the first Tuesday of each month.
~Mrs. Henely
Four-Day School Week
Four-Day School Week
North Iowa CSD will be utilizing a 4-day school week for the 2024-2025 school year. School times are 8:05 am - 3:45 pm, Tuesday-Friday (a few Monday exceptions). Breakfast and morning recess will begin at 7:45 am. More information can be found in the welcome back letter from Superintendent Erickson or on the website. The school calendar can be found here, 2024-2025 North Iowa CSD Calendar.
Back-to-School Conferences
Back-to-School Conferences
Please come to your scheduled time. A reminder email will be sent the day prior to your conference.
Friday, August 23 from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Monday, August 26 from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Preschool Registration
Preschool Registration
The first day of preschool is Tuesday, September 3. Preschool will also be Tuesday-Friday with the morning session from 8:05-11:30 and the afternoon session from 12:30-3:45. Registration packets are still available in the school offices. We will continue to participate in the Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program, which means children turning four years old by September 15, 2024 will be able to attend the program for free.
Communication
Communication
We try to be as responsive as possible to all parties. We use the following image to guide our communication. We ask you to consider the same when communicating with the school. If you would like a response within 24 hours, please email. If you need to get a message to the teacher/student sooner, please call the school at 641-562-2525, and the message will be hand-delivered on a note. The staff tab on the website has contact information.
ATTENDANCE: All attendance must go through the office. If your child will be gone, tardy, or leaving early, please notify the Elementary Office. The office will inform the teachers.
AFTER-SCHOOL PLANS: Always include Mrs. Davis in any email or text communications about changes or updates to after-school plans.
I also want to share that if you send me, Tina Henely, an email you will likely get the following auto-response, "I have received your email. I check emails once per day, excluding weekends. My goal is to respond within 24 hours when appropriate. This system allows me to maximize my time out of my office supporting students and staff, to promote an exceptional educational experience daily. If this happens to be urgent, please contact Chris Davis, Elementary Secretary at (641) 562-2525 and she will assist you. Have a wonderful day."
Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival & Dismissal
Arrival 7:45-8:05 a.m.
Breakfast and morning recess begin at 7:45
School starts at 8:05
May enter doors 2, 3, or 4
Dismissal 3:45 p.m.
Bus - walked to busses by staff
Little Bison Daycare
Walkers, Drive-Thru & Pick-up
Walkers - crossed by staff at NE & NW corners
Drive-Thru - drivers stay in their car and remain in the southbound car line. Staff direct students to you.
Pick-Up - adults walk up at the north gate only.
These procedures are in place to ensure efficiency and most importantly safety.
Student Handbook
Student Handbook
New! Wearable technology (ie. fitness trackers, smart watches) is allowed, but may not be used for communication purposes. We want to ensure that all communication still goes through the office.
Property "The district is not responsible for damage to, theft, or loss of personal property brought on the bus or to school. If cell phones are brought to school, they should not be turned on, seen, heard, or used until the dismissal bell at the end of the school day (this includes lunch and recess). Other electronics, including wearable technology, will not be used for communication. Unauthorized or inappropriate use of items will cause them to be confiscated, parent/guardian notified, and may not be permitted for the remainder of the school year "
Counseling Services
Counseling Services
North Iowa continues to partner with Seasons Center for Behavioral Health. If you have questions about services, please contact Tyler Determann, tdetermann@seasonscenter.org for more information. He will be stationed at the elementary entrance during back-to-school conferences.
5th Grade Band
5th Grade Band
More information will be communicated with families of 5th grade students.
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