Including the 100 Days Brighter school celebration!
Sunday, March 2nd was Read Across America Day! Read Across America Day is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2nd, also known as Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books, and you can too! Here is the Spirit Schedule for the week following March 2nd.
With Spring fast approaching, we are looking forward to warmer weather! However, temps can vary widely this season. There is an AM, Noon, and PM recess each day. Please refer to the visual provided and send students in attire that allow them to be comfortable for the coldest and warmest temperatures throughout the school day.
There are four (4) FLD built into the school calendar that count toward school hours.
Frequently Asked Questions document
School is closed and there is no new work assigned to students. Stay safe and warm!
Encourage students to read, play indoors or outdoors (as able), and minimize screen time.
Monday, March 24 - In-session
Tuesday, March 25 - 2:45 Student Dismissal - 3:20-7:20 PM Conferences (Preschool will have additional spots available to accommodate all families.)
Thursday, March 27 - 2:45 Student Dismissal - 3:20-7:20 PM Conferences (Preschool will have additional spots available to accommodate all families.)
Friday, March 28 - No school for staff or students
New for the 2024-2025 school year is the ability to sign up for elementary conferences with your student’s advisor in Family jmc. Please log in to your Family jmc portal to sign up for a conference beginning on March 1. Please schedule a conference with your student's advisor, special education teacher, and Title I teacher as needed. The student's advisor name can be found in Family jmc on the menu under Academics -- Schedule.
Scheduled conference times will auto-save.
Families can see when your conferences are scheduled in your Family jmc portal at any time. No confirmation is sent to families at the time that you schedule the conference.
Families will receive a reminder email the day before your conference.
Preschool - 5th Grade: Sign Up for a Conference Date & Time
Family jmc Online sign-up will be available March1- March15. Those not signed up by that date will be assigned a date and time.
Advisors will be located in their classrooms.
Specialist teachers (music, art, physical education) will be in the main gym.
Mrs. Olson is located in Room #117. Ms. Lukes will be located in Room #222 (second floor). Mrs. Jutting is in Room #223 (second floor).
6th - 12th Grade: Sign Up for a Conference Date & Time
Family jmc Online sign-up will be available March1- March15. Those not signed up by that date will be assigned a date and time.
Families need to sign up for a time with their child's advisor and student's need to attend their conference.
Advisors will be in the main gym
Special education students should also visit with their special education teacher.
We look forward to sharing your child’s educational growth with you! If you have questions, please call the school office at 641-562-2525.
Friday, Mar. 14 End of 3rd quarter
Monday, Mar. 24 School on MONDAY
Mar. 25 Parent Teacher Conferences (1 hour early out)
Mar. 27 Parent Teacher Conferences (1 hour early out)
Friday, Mar. 28 No School (Comp day)
Monday, April 14 Elementary Spring Concert
K-2nd @ 5:30 PM 3rd-5th @ 6:15 PM
Please, text 515-218-1206 to indicate any last-minute changes, before or during school. Include student name(s) and transportation change. For example, John and Jane Doe will not be riding bus #4 tomorrow morning.