Andrew Families,
Today starts our Giving Tree for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. We encourage anyone who would like to give to come and grab an ornament from the tree. Simply purchase the item on the tag, and return it to the school before December 19th.
Tied Christmas pillows for LEAP today. We had some pretty excited kiddos.
LEAP is having fun with Matchbox Car night
Andrew Families,
Picture retakes are tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
A few reminders for parents:
- Only students who need their photo retaken or missed the initial date will be photographed
- Those that are getting portraits retaken will need to return their portrait package at the time of shoot.
- Order forms can be filled out and returned with payment on picture day.
- Online payments can be made with a credit card at https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001234112.
Pictures will be available to purchase throughout the year. Please note, after sale prices are a bit higher than pre-sale prices, and a fee for shipping will be charged.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Halverson Photo directly at service@halversonphoto.com, or contact the school office.
Thank you!
Picture retakes are tomorrow, Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
A few reminders for parents:
- Only students who need their photo retaken or missed the initial date will be photographed
- Those that are getting portraits retaken will need to return their portrait package at the time of shoot.
- Order forms can be filled out and returned with payment on picture day.
- Online payments can be made with a credit card at https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001234112.
Pictures will be available to purchase throughout the year. Please note, after sale prices are a bit higher than pre-sale prices, and a fee for shipping will be charged.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Halverson Photo directly at service@halversonphoto.com, or contact the school office.
Thank you!
Andrew Community,
I have been asked if we recorded the Veteran's Day Assembly from the other day. We did, but we didn't catch the beginning (missed about the first 5-8 minutes). I hope you can enjoy what we were able to capture.
Star Spangled Banner sang by the 6th grade girls - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHC1u60ETm0lwtATQcLFdDFyV-EB1UNt/view?usp=drive_link
Most of the Veteran's Day Assembly - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFUVdL17MTPwtju8XOf6X4WlR_r1VrQ0/view?usp=drive_link
I have been asked if we recorded the Veteran's Day Assembly from the other day. We did, but we didn't catch the beginning (missed about the first 5-8 minutes). I hope you can enjoy what we were able to capture.
Star Spangled Banner sang by the 6th grade girls - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gHC1u60ETm0lwtATQcLFdDFyV-EB1UNt/view?usp=drive_link
Most of the Veteran's Day Assembly - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TFUVdL17MTPwtju8XOf6X4WlR_r1VrQ0/view?usp=drive_link
ANDREW COMMUNITY SCHOOL District
has the following opening
PARAPROFESSIONAL
If interested, please contact Principal, Mr. Brandon Kirchhoff
at brandon.kirchhoff@andrew.k12.ia.us or HR Director,
Kathy Meier @ kathy.meier@andrew.k12.ia.us
Andrew Community School District
13 S. Marion St.,
Andrew, IA 52030
has the following opening
PARAPROFESSIONAL
If interested, please contact Principal, Mr. Brandon Kirchhoff
at brandon.kirchhoff@andrew.k12.ia.us or HR Director,
Kathy Meier @ kathy.meier@andrew.k12.ia.us
Andrew Community School District
13 S. Marion St.,
Andrew, IA 52030
Andrew Families,
Coming home today is an Information Flyer from Iowa Public Health about lice. We have had a couple of cases here at school, so please take the time and look over your child's head often, especially as we get ready to use our winter gear. Thank you for your time and effort to handle this in your homes so we can prevent the spread of this in our community.
Thanks,
Andrew Staff
Coming home today is an Information Flyer from Iowa Public Health about lice. We have had a couple of cases here at school, so please take the time and look over your child's head often, especially as we get ready to use our winter gear. Thank you for your time and effort to handle this in your homes so we can prevent the spread of this in our community.
Thanks,
Andrew Staff
The 5th grade class had so much fun today with Katie Peterson from Iowa State Extension & Outreach leading a STEM activity all about engineering! Students became engineers and designed chairs for Goldilocks — testing their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills! 🛠️💡👷♀️🪑 #STEMlearning #FutureEngineers
Our 2nd quarter of LEAP got off to a great start. We did some cooking, crocheting, crafts and bowling.
Due to Professional Development Trainings scheduled for staff, we will not have after-school LEAP on Fridays in December.
December 5, 12 and 19. A reminder will be sent out closer to these days.
This year’s Winter Concert will be held on Thursday, December 4th, in the Andrew Gymnasium at 6:30 PM. Family and friends are encouraged to attend! To ensure students arrive in the correct order and at the gym on time for our performance, we kindly request that students arrive at 6:15 and report to their classrooms. All students are encouraged to wear Christmas colors to the concert. Please be aware that there will be a short intermission before the 4th-6th-grade mini-musical, “How to Become an Elf!”
At the end of the concert, please be aware that pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taken in the Old Gym. Families will be released at random to get in line. There will be no running or jumping off the stage at this time.
Thank you so much, and we hope to see you there!
At the end of the concert, please be aware that pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be taken in the Old Gym. Families will be released at random to get in line. There will be no running or jumping off the stage at this time.
Thank you so much, and we hope to see you there!
Andrew Community,
I wanted to get our electronic newsletter out to families in the community. If you would like a paper copy, they are available in the school vestibule, the Andrew cafe, and the Andrew Country Mart.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-rQ6g3UrIVDJk6ifMXn0nRaXFHN2xCBQ/view?usp=drive_link
I wanted to get our electronic newsletter out to families in the community. If you would like a paper copy, they are available in the school vestibule, the Andrew cafe, and the Andrew Country Mart.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-rQ6g3UrIVDJk6ifMXn0nRaXFHN2xCBQ/view?usp=drive_link
Andrew students and staff had a fun day celebrating Haloween. We hope everyone has a fun and safe night of Trick-Or-Treating!
Andrew staff and students will honor veterans with a Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Andrew Gym. All are welcome to attend. We would especially love our local veterans and their families to attend, so we can honor them properly.
October Leadership Award Winners enjoyed their Ice Cream Social yesterday! Andrew Schools would like to extend a thank you to Isaac Ambrosy and Innovative Ag Services for sponsoring the October Ice Cream Social! Students really enjoyed their sweet treat!
Attention Business Owners: If you would like to receive a pop tab tub for your business, please reach out to Mrs. Ehlers at chelsea.ehlers@andrew.k12.ia.us or Mrs. Hilmer at jaci.hilmer@andrew.k12.ia.us.
If you missed our October Leadership Assembly, you can follow the link below to view the Assembly Slideshow!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14YpWdxHwtFfGwyE3ViQyBBkNumqusaK5-7Dpm5E_9zo/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/14YpWdxHwtFfGwyE3ViQyBBkNumqusaK5-7Dpm5E_9zo/edit?usp=sharing
Students at Andrew Elementary School came together to celebrate Make a Difference Day on Friday by engaging in meaningful service projects that support the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). The day was filled with creativity, teamwork, and community spirit as students worked on a variety of activities designed to help families in need.
Andrew Families,
Thank you for participating in the Red Wheel Fundraiser. As a reminder, the items will be here this afternoon and can be picked up starting at 2:30 and ending at 4:00. If you need to make other arrangements for tomorrow, we will be here from 7:40-3:40 for pickup. Thanks again for your participation.
Thank you for participating in the Red Wheel Fundraiser. As a reminder, the items will be here this afternoon and can be picked up starting at 2:30 and ending at 4:00. If you need to make other arrangements for tomorrow, we will be here from 7:40-3:40 for pickup. Thanks again for your participation.
I hope this message finds you well!
I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for all K–5th grade girls and boys in your school community. We’re launching a brand-new Cub Scout Pack—Pack 3238—right in Maquoketa, and we’d love to invite your students to our “Fishing with Friends” event happening this Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Horseshoe Pond!
Attached is a virtual flyer with all the details. It’s a fun, free event designed to introduce families to Cub Scouting in a relaxed and friendly setting. We’re working hard to get this new pack up and running to serve the youth in your community, and events like this help us connect with families who might be interested.
I’m reaching out to share an exciting opportunity for all K–5th grade girls and boys in your school community. We’re launching a brand-new Cub Scout Pack—Pack 3238—right in Maquoketa, and we’d love to invite your students to our “Fishing with Friends” event happening this Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Horseshoe Pond!
Attached is a virtual flyer with all the details. It’s a fun, free event designed to introduce families to Cub Scouting in a relaxed and friendly setting. We’re working hard to get this new pack up and running to serve the youth in your community, and events like this help us connect with families who might be interested.
