Reminder: We are back to our normal daily schedule. Which means next Wednesday, December 2 is a 1:30 early out day. There will be LEAP from 1:30 - 5:30 but you must be signed up and have your tuition paid in advance.
Any questions please contact melissa.widel@andrew.k12.ia.us
Parents, Students, and Community Members,
Here is the Award Assembly for November. Use the link below to access the video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16t1brc5tChnklypJc3RVHY5CndsWPWFI/view?usp=sharing
Parents, Students, and Community Members,
I think we forgot to post October's Award Assembly last month. Please click the link below to access the video.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SmdyQU_96dmZRo9AVqL6i6zQmvZ8RuhF/view?usp=sharing
The roads are a little sloppy this morning, but school will start on time. Travel in safely!
Congratulations Andrew Hawks,
Just a reminder tomorrow is a PJ Dress Up Day for meeting one of our reading goals. The students and staff surpassed reading 10,000 books, which was our end of the year goal. We will create a new goal but wanted to celebrate with a dress up day and popcorn!!
Wednesday Night LEAP! No caption needed: All Smiles
Full School Days = Time for Family Consumer Science!
We made turkeys for craft night! 🦃
6th grade has implemented the new Math WIN (What I Need) menu! Whether it’s spending time on prac. probs or using higher-order thinking, we’re becoming better mathematicians!
Fun night of jumbo games in the gym!
Just a friendly reminder that Monday November 16th we will resume our normal school days from 8:00 - 3:30. There will no longer be a 12:30 dismissal. All students (K - 8) will attend full days.
We use algebraic thinking everyday without even thinking about it!
Today, 8th grade wrote equations to represent how the Little Caesar’s Pizza fundraiser can help them raise money for their class trip in the spring.
If you are interested in the pizza kit fundraiser follow this link —> pizzakit.com Enter the Fundraiser ID: 387184 to purchase your pizza kit from Andrew Middle School as soon as today!
Sixth-grade spent the morning doing a card sort and gallery walk in math. This was a great way to share thinking and use questioning to help us with our misunderstandings.
Andrew students and staff would like to thank all of the veterans for their service to our country. Happy Veterans Day!
Andrew students are thankful for Mr. Till! Thank you for synergizing with Jack to put this kitchen cart together! Team work makes the dream work!
Reminder NO Afterschool Leap tomorrow Wednesday November 11th! Everyone leaves at 12:30!
Reminder 2nd quarter leap starts this week:
Nov 2nd-5th
Monday- Bingo Night
Tuesday-Jumbo Game Night
Wednesday-Science Night
Thursday- Will be a movie this week but normally is Crafts.
Friday: No Leap
ACSD received some upgrades for our recycling program! #doingourpart
Why don't water droplets or ice crystals fall from the sky when they start forming? Ask any 7th grader as they are learning all about gravity & updraft forces!
Practicing math facts is fun when we can play math games!!
Children and adults have more social, emotional, and behavioral needs than ever before. For this reason, Andrew School has partnered with Life connections to bring a school based therapist into the school. Our school-based therapist, Marinna Kroh will be available to meet at conferences if you are interested in getting to know more about the resources she can provide your child(ren). She will be here from 1:30-4:00 on Wednesday and by appointment on Thursday. If you would like to meet with her on Thursday, simply email her at m.kroh@life-connections.org.
Lots of fun tonight at Leap!
LEAP-EARLY OUT WEDNESDAY’S:
Reminder Anyone needing to sign up for 2nd quarter early out Wednesday’s December 2nd and 16th- please turn in your orange forms and check by Monday November 2nd.
Just a reminder ALL STUDENTS will be dismissed and coming home at 12:30 this Wednesday and Thursday for conferences. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Just a reminder that we are celebrating Andrew Spirit Week this week with some dress up days.
Monday, Oct. 26th - Pajama Day
Tuesday, Oct. 27th - Your Favorite College Shirt Day
Wednesday, Oct. 28th - Crazy Sock Day
Thursday, Oct. 29th - Favorite Andrew Apparel
Friday, Oct. 30th - No School
Reminder Leap forms are due tomorrow October 23rd! Make sure you fill out the early out Wednesday paper for December that was sent home on bright orange paper the other day! 2nd quarter starts Monday November 3rd.
Just letting everyone know we switched lunches. We will be serving Thursday's menu tomorrow (Uncrustable) and Wednesday's menu on Thursday (Chicken Nuggets).
Andrew Students and Families....The City of Andrew will be holding the annual Trick or Treating event this Sunday, October 25 from 4 - 6 pm. Participating homes will turn their porch lights on. Celebrate safely!
Literacy Rotations!
Families,
If you plan on sending a birthday celebration item to share, make sure the items are individually wrapped. This does exclude cupcakes and other items of this nature. If you have questions on what your child can or cannot bring please talk with your teacher.
6th Grade is learning about humidity, water vapor, and condensation! Nothing beats some hands on learning using magnetic marbles, straws and water to demonstrate all the many things that happen in a cloud! Lots of learning going on!
We were artists tonight 🎨
New After School Forms went home with kids last night! Please fill out and return by next Friday October 23rd! Quarter 2 Leap starts November 2 and goes through January 15th
Back in the lab again, this group of three is giving their best, both in person and on-line!
Our free little library and little pantry were in need of some TLC. Thanks to a couple of middle school students for helping out on Friday afternoon.
Anyone wishing to observe tonight's Andrew School Board Meeting is invited to join virtually by clicking the following link:
https://bit.ly/33P7HRR
Password = 121212
2nd & 3rd grade fun in art!
2nd & 3rd grade grade fun in art class
Even though we aren't having big assemblies in the gym, it doesn't mean we stop recognizing excellence at Andrew!! Please enjoy watching the September Awards Assembly. A big shout out to Mr. Rockwell, Mrs. Ruden, and Mr. Riedesel for getting this created.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uOREOkhnefAJBBALTbBYfBRRhMBgQYUl/view
NO SCHOOL Monday October 5, 2020
Enjoy your extra long weekend!
Melty bead crafts
Lots of fun in after school!
Today is the deadline for signing up for the 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run and Kid's Fun Run Event. If you still would like to register you can call Jillian Rockwell at 563-357-2873.
The event will be on October 10, 2020.
Due to the COVID pandemic we will not be taking student fall portraits. As of now we plan to take them in the spring. If you have any questions please feel free to call the office (563)672-3221.
The deadline for signing up for the 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run and Kid's Fun Run Event is approaching. The event will be on October 10, 2020. However, you need to be registered by September 27th in order to get a shirt.
8th grade is back in the lab this
week!!
Just a little team work in science this week!
A pandemic and derecho. Two things you did not ask for and definitely not the norm. In the aftermath, you still have to live your life.
You could be wondering what steps to take? COVID Recovery Iowa may be able to assist. Free virtual services such as counseling, group education, and stress reduction activities are available to you.
Congratulations to our middle school Cross Country runners! Maquoketa girls took first place while the boys placed fifth Thursday in Cascade. On Monday the girls and boys teams both finished first at Bellevue! Way to go Andrew runners!
Fun night of games at Leap
Kindergarteners had fun in art today making puppets!
Please join us for the 3rd Annual 5K Walk/Run and Kid's Fun Run Event on October 10, 2020. You need to be registered by September 27th in order to get a shirt.
This group of students is not only collaborating like pros but they are mastering this unit on WEATHER!
In need of a study space at home? Andrew CSD is selling student desks that were previously used in our high school. For just $1 per desk or any donation to Andrew CSD, up to 75 desks can be yours. Act now by calling our office at (563) 672-3221 before September 30.
Andrew Families and Community Members, Please help us to stock our "Little Pantry" by bringing nonperishable food and personal care items to school the week of September 14-18th. These items will be used to replenish items for people who need them in our community.
Playing a new fun game at after school- Pop up Pirate
Today we remembered September 11th by making cards to thank some "Local Superheros" around Jackson county. Thank you for all you do!
Save the Date: Andrew Lighthouse Team is looking at doing our 5K Run Event on October 10th. More information about this event will be coming soon!!
A reminder the AdCraft Store for school apparel is opened yesterday and will remain open until September 15th.
Andrew Families and Community Members,
Please help us to stock our "Little Pantry" by bringing nonperishable food and personal care items to school the week of September 14-18th. These items will be used to replenish items for people who need them in our community.
Parents & Guardians,
Andrew School has enrolled in program to give all students breakfast and lunch FREE of charge until December 31st or until funds run out. Please encourage your child to come grab breakfast in the morning. If you have any questions please call the school.
This week our read aloud was "We're All Wonders." Students picked someone they felt was a "Wonder" in their life and had to write about this person. A student chose to write about our very own Ms. Marla!
The Andrew Parent Lighthouse Team has once again got a school apparel drive ready to start next week. The Adcraft Webstore will open on Sept. 8th and close on Sept. 15th. There will be a flyer coming home with your child today.
Parent Lighthouse Team
1st grade is beginning to learn about Character Traits. Today we described some traits of ourselves!
The "Free Little Pantry" which is located on our playground near the school day care is in need of some nonperishable food donations. If you would like to donate to the pantry please send donations to school with your child or drop donations off at the school office. Thank you!
Lots of fun on our first night of Leap!
Afternoon Leap pickup is Door #5 by the office!
“Happy Hearts for our Andrew Community “
Reminder Leap starts tomorrow for those who are signed up!
Morning Leap begins at 7am and is located on the stage. Remember you can do drop in in the mornings for $2 a day if needed!
Today, we learned that an individual at our school tested positive for Covid-19. Please open the following link for more info...
https://5il.co/kbqz.
Just a friendly note. If your child received a water bottle at school please DO NOT put it in the dishwasher because they are not dishwasher safe. Have a great day and try to stay cool!
Even with the extra safety protocols, the Andrew staff found a way to keep the flag raising celebration going!!
We are trying to make Morning Leap more convenient for parents. You can either sign up for the week and pay your $10 or pay $2 a day and use it when needed! We would like you to prepay for the week or month if you know you are coming each day. Otherwise pay daily- if Not paid we will send home a bill on Fridays.
The new Morning Leap location is on the stage so you will enter in through the entrance by the office doors and get your temperature taken before being allowed to enter the building. Leap Morning hours are 7:00-7:50 am
Remember to turn your Leap Forms in by Thursday August 27th.
Parents,
The school board had a special meeting last night and approved going forward with LEAP for the the first quarter. Attached is the updated LEAP registration form for the first quarter (8/31 - 10/27). Thursday's activity has changed from parks to crafts.
Remember to register your child/children for school ASAP. This includes our online learning students. If you need assistance please call the school at 563 672-3221 and we will set an appointment for you. School starts Monday! Thank You
The Andrew CSD School Board will be meeting online for a special board meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 7:30 pm. The meeting can be accessed via the following link: https://bit.ly/2FyucAI. Thanks!
A big shout out to Sharon Asmussen!! Yesterday, the staff recognized her commitment to Andrew Schools by doing a retirement parade for her. For those who haven't heard yet, Mrs. Asmussen will be spending more time with those beloved grandkids as she officially retired after working for the Andrew district for the past 37 years. Congratulations and thank you for your dedication to the students, families, and the community!
Andrew CSD is seeking to fill a vacancy for our HEAD COOK position starting at $14/hr. 11 month contract with July off. Includes single health insurance, personal days, sick leave. Hours are 6am - 2pm daily. Email interest to brandon.kirchhoff@andrew.k12.ia.us. EOE/AA
Please remember to use the online registration to register your children for the 2020 - 2021 school year. Feel free to call or email if you have any questions.
Operation New View in Maquoketa is offering FREE school supplies through their “Drive up fro School Supplies”. See below for more information.
Here is the school supply for the 20-21 school year
Good Morning Everyone and welcome to the 2020 -2021 school year. You may have already received information in the mail about online registration. Online registration will not be open until Wednesday August 5. If you have any questions please feel free to email or call.
Parents,
Please take a moment and fill out this Intentions survey for next school year. Please read the information carefully as it outlines our protocols and plans for next school year. The survey results will inform the school board on the best way to begin the year. Please fill out this survey by Sunday. Next week staff will be calling families who have not filled out the survey. Thank you for time in filling this out.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes005ayHuP_QGZPVLkgeftRbzXbulfQ7gzlZvz99FtZNpErw/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Andrew School Board will be hosting an online special school board meeting at 6:00 am July 31, 2020. The meeting can by the public via the following link:
https://bit.ly/3hV3LTY
Little Leaders currently has openings for all kids!! Please call Andrea Kuhlman @ 563.672.3223 or email her at andrea.kuhlman@andrew.k12.ia.us.
Just a reminder that school registration is Wednesday, August 5th. We are recommending families to register online this year in order to social distance. Watch your mail for a packet coming next week.
We're Hiring Childcare Provider
Approximately 32 Hours
Job Description
We provide childcare for infants-preschool. Must be at least 16 years old, love children, pass a background check, and be reliable. Experience with children preferred, but not required.
To Apply
Employment applications are located on the Andrew School District Website under Employment Opportunities.
Applications can be submitted to Andrea Kuhlman @ Andrea.kuhlman@Andrew.k12.ia.us or they can be dropped off at the elementary office in Andrew. In the subject line, please write Andrew vacancy.
Drive-thru to pick up materials & information from local agencies, enjoy a free dinner (while they last), learn about available services, and receive kid/family activity packs!!
We have 5 different STEM Activities in the lobby of the school for you to grab at your convenience! These resources are provided to us from the Iowa State Extension Office and 4-H.
The lobby is typically open from 10-3 Monday-Thursday.
Two more Social Emotional Resources from COVID RECOVERY IOWA.
Pre-Teen, Teen, and Parent Support Group Resources from Pathways Behavioral Services. This is resource associated with COVID RECOVERY IOWA.
ANNUAL ANDREW SCHOOL GOLF OUTING
Sunday, August 16, 2020
At the Bellevue Golf Club
4-Person Team Best Shot
Tee times starting at 11:00 am (no shotgun start this year)
$180/team - Includes golf, cart ,and meal.
The Andrew School Board will be hosting an online special meeting Thursday, July 2 at 7 am. The public can access the meeting via the following link:
https://bit.ly/2YOX2Em
Andrew CSD is seeking to hire a new Assistant Daycare Director. We are looking to fill the position ASAP so APPLY NOW! All details and applications materials can be found in the following link. https://5il.co/hnb8
Drive-thru to pick up materials & information from local agencies, enjoy a free dinner (while they last), learn about available services, and receive kid/family activity packs!!
Hi there! I hope everyone's official summer is off to a great start, in this crazy season we are in. I wanted to share with everyone that I will be taking a new position next year at Briggs Elementary. It was a heart wrenching decision as Andrew has always been my home and I feel very honored to serve our students here.
I'm so proud of all of the amazing things our school has accomplished in the past decade, and I know these amazing things will continue.
Thank you everyone for your love, support, and friendships.
As Always, I love your face! 🥰
The state has asked all school districts to share a Technology Access Survey. The survey will be open from June 3 to June 24.
http://bit.ly/iowatechsurvey
The responses from this survey will help the state prioritize $26.2 million in federal relief money.
Andrew and Easton Valley are seeking to hire a shared daycare director. Click this link to find the job description, compensation package, application packet, and more!
https://5il.co/h2rg
Here is our eighth 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Garrett Miller and his time at Andrew!!
The Iowa Department of Education needs your input to ensure internet access to all families. Please take 3 minutes to complete this short statewide survey. http://bit.ly/iowatechsurvey
I just wanted to let you know that even though Maquoketa Public Library isn't doing summer programing, they are still providing take-home activities outside the library. Every Tuesday they will be switching out the activities complete with all the materials to do them as well!
Here is a video from Ms. Houzenga. It shows the recent art she took down off the walls and have for you to pickup. If you have 2 minutes, take a look at the great artwork from our very own Andrew Artists!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fhDTMihnmE&feature=emb_logo
Every Tuesday the Iowa State Extension Office is creating a STEM 4-H at Lesson to do at home. Last week it was dealing with Pet Food and this week it is on Solar Art. Please come in the Andrew lobby from 10-4 and pick yours up today!!
Please go to this link and take the Andrew Return-to-Learn Survey. This survey will help give us much needed information to create the best plan for everyone involved.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYIsgMGbkH5Kn4a6gee5numb1xp4NdOTjKJ1tuK-o2vGyZxg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Here is our seventh 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Kieran Huffman and his time at Andrew!!
We had 3 people turn in talent show submissions. Thanks Jaden, Kaden, Mrs. Pitts, & Miss Steines for sharing your talents!!
https://flipgrid.com/s/d48ea793aef5
https://flipgrid.com/s/0bc784dbba6b
https://flipgrid.com/s/167e2f13f966
Which grade will be the first to get everyone to come get their materials??? Ice cream party next year for the first GRADE to complete this task!! Stay tuned to find out which grade is the big winner!!
Reminder today we are asking all families to come to the school lobby, by the office, from 12PM - 5PM to return all school items. Materials were picked up for 90 students the past two days. Let's see if we can get the last 83 today!!
Please click on the link below to access our tenth and final installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The tenth installment is with Mrs. Eggers. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IvlMDaT-7-Ns5pcAt9ZAQMOAI7fQNecL/view?usp=sharing
Reminder today and tomorrow we are asking all families to come to the school lobby, by the office, from 12PM - 5PM to return all school items (computers, instruments, library books, etc.). Materials were picked up for 43 students yesterday. Let's see if we can beat total today!
Reminder of the Reverse Parade Event happening tonight from 6:00 - 7:00 here at the school. To learn more check out the News Feed section of the school website, Facebook, or Twitter. Hope to see you there!!
Please click on the link below to access our ninth installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The ninth installment is with Mrs. Jamison. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UEYqrIHyWXer4plGj4Mqb5HcIWq7jYTg/view?usp=sharing
Please click on the link below to access our eighth installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The eighth installment is with Ms. Estal. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ijkSDOvEW-KWxBQr0-xF-z83-U0KgBRa/view?usp=sharing
Please click on the link below to access our seventh installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The seventh installment is with Mrs. Casel. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EUkl-BzOs1Ky_w0yA1VRvx6mtreSfh0I/view?usp=sharing
Reminder today and tomorrow we are asking all elementary families to come to the school lobby outside of the office anywhere from 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm to return all school items (computers, instruments, library books, materials that need to go back to teachers, etc.).
Congrats MAX on completing your ALEKS work!!
In March when our school closure began he was at 45% so it was a very lofty goal to finish but he was determined. It wasn't always easy and we definitely had some struggles but it's something he's now very proud of accomplishing.
Miss Erica's Preschoolers want to tell everyone to have a fun and safe summer!!!
Mrs. Pitts and some of her friends want to wish everyone a happy and healthy summer!
Due to the Monday holiday we will be serving meals on Tuesday and Thursday next week from 11:30-12:00.
Andrew School District has a message for you!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14Y9qk6ensKMZTJox4ujgXU0vK13bTmHR/view
Cornelius Seed is looking for Destasslers!!
Please see the attached flyer and video for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/146pWAUCFqTYyXktyhiZ-g5hiXhI0C6P1/view?invite=CN6vsNIB&ts=5ec55311
Here is our fifth 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Isabel Fullbright and her time at Andrew!!
Please click on the link below to access our sixth installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The sixth installment is with Mr. James. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n-zJC94XBRM6edshZQ4pCleNQg0geqJT/view?usp=sharing
Here is our fourth 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Lonnie Hamilton and his time at Andrew!!
Here is our third 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Jaymes Kunde and his time at Andrew!!
Please click on the link below to access our fifth installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The fourth installment is with Ms. Philgreen. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dyt44hi4Jw7M5FI67ematocU7PUX3jyp/view?usp=sharing
Please click on the link below to access our fourth installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The fourth installment is with Mrs. Pitts. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KvpFb_pvnHf12xssB_vcwXVsjbZR4X4k/view?usp=sharing
Here is our second 8th Grade Spotlight!! Please take a look to learn more about Gavin Huizenga and his time at Andrew!!
We are hosting the Andrew School Board Meeting online on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 pm. Anyone can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/3bwcRma.
Please take a look at our first edition of our 8th Grade Spotlight. We will be recognizing each one of our 8th Graders as we wish them well as they move onto High School. Our first 8th grader we would like to recognize is Karlye Till.
Please click on the link below to access our second installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The second installment is with Mrs. Ruden. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TxomRaGA-I7LLJXdBRdmd8hC5seDc-p7/view?usp=sharing
Please click on the link below to access our second installment of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The second installment is with Mr. Riedesel. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vK_dq2PU5unxeNYtzYs8MZ8pkVuchxjZ/view?usp=sharing
Please remember to grab only the packet of your child's current grade level. There will also be a box in the lobby for library book returns, if you would like to bring those back at this time as well.
The second and last Distance Learning Packet came in and are ready to be picked up in the lobby area starting today!! The school lobby will be open all week from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Please email Mr. K. with any questions: brandon.kirchhoff@andrew.k12.ia.us
Thank you Andrew CSD Educators!
https://youtu.be/r5x6PtzFiyU
Please click on the link below to access our first of 10 installments of our 10 @ 10 Staff Interviews. The first installment is with Mrs. Kilburg. We hope you enjoy the videos!!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ng5T7fHmuQLcZe5mKLbQHZ2HR4Ot5HgO/view?usp=sharing
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!
A sincere thank you for all that you do for Andrew Community School, its students, parents, and community!!
Middle School Zoom - Round TWO
The 3 R’s hope to see more of those bright-eyed and bushy-tailed middle schoolers during our next Zoom!
Join us on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00am!! You can find the link on our Middle School Google Classroom page.
- Rockwell, Ruden & Riedesel
We are hosting the Andrew School Board Meeting online this evening at 6:30 pm. Anyone can access the meeting via this link: https://bit.ly/3b4iCaF. Thanks!
Please remember to fill out the New Meal Form if you wish to pick up meals starting Monday. The form can be accessed here: https://forms.gle/ZHRTRfbhhYQzHjk68 . There is also more procedure information about the meal plan in the news feed on our website, Facebook and Twitter.
Attention Andrew Middle School students: The Three R’s will be hosting a Middle School Zoom session Friday, April 24, at 1pm. Check the ACSD Google Classroom for the link!
We hope to see you there :)
- Ruden, Rockwell & Riedesel
We are restarting the meal program starting Monday, April 27th. If interested please go to: https://forms.gle/FA78yiAdLZ6ceP649 to fill out the new form. We are starting with some hot meals and meals to warm up, so it's important to get an accurate count to minimize waste.
Hi Andrew families and friends!
We wanted to send a reminder about our Andrew Staff Parade tomorrow, April 23rd at 5pm! We are starting at the school and will be driving around Andrew, and then the Andrew area countryside. We are only able to drive some streets so please see the routes in the pictures attached to make sure you see us! Families are welcome to find a spot on the route in town or outside of town if we are not passing your house, but please remember to keep distance from others. Both the town route and countryside route are attached. We can’t wait to see you!
The Distance Learning Packets came in today!! The school lobby will be open Tuesday (4/21/20) and Thursday (4/23/20) from 10-2 for you to come in and grab the grade level packets for your children. Please email Mr. K. with any questions: brandon.kirchhoff@andrew.k12.ia.us
Families in the Andrew Community,
I wanted to remind you Andrew School has a little pantry with canned vegetables, boxed pasta dishes, cereal, and other boxed and canned food items. If you have a need, please use this resource. It's there to help all who need it.
Andrew families and friends!
Our Andrew Staff is so excited to announce the Andrew Staff Parade coming to you on April 23rd at 5pm! We will be starting at the school and driving around Andrew, and then taking a route around the Andrew area countryside! Families are welcome to come to town to see the staff parade or find a spot on the country route to see us. The countryside route is attached in the picture below. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you have! We cannot wait to see you!
Today, our governor announced that schools in Iowa will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. Despite this being the right thing to do, we are very saddened by this news. We will continue to deliver quality learning experiences via our Voluntary Distance Learning Plan. Please look for additional info and guidance to come out next week. Be safe and take care!
Andrew CSD families....we are excited to launch our new Voluntary Distance Learning Website! You can access the site on our district home page or click here https://bit.ly/2RIK2vX to find everything you need ALL IN ONE PLACE. Together, we will keep learning and leading! Go Hawks!
Preschool Registration will be open starting tomorrow at 7:30 AM. Please read how we are accepting applications this year due to COVID-19 at:
https://www.andrew.k12.ia.us/article/231091?org=andrew-csd
Andrew CSD Families...We are in the process of finalizing all the components of our Voluntary Distance Learning Plan that we hope to roll out by the end of the day. In the meantime, please be sure to check your emails for any updates from your child's teacher today.
Today, the Governor of Iowa announced that school closures will extend thru April 30, 2020. Moving forward, the state will examine the data every two weeks to determine the course of action. Andrew CSD will reach out to all families next week to inform you of our plan to offer voluntary educational opportunities for April 13 - April 30.
Starting Wednesday April 1st, we will be handing out lunches in front of the office doors instead of the park. Simply drive up and we'll drop off your lunches to your car. You won't even have to get out of your car.
If you receive meal deliveries, please have a cooler or box outside your front door. When we drop off your meals, we will put your meals in the container you provide for us and ring your doorbell/knock. We are doing this to social distance during these crazy times.
Good Morning Hawks! I miss you! Click on the link below and let me know what you have been up to! I Love Your Faces! https://flipgrid.com/00482409
There is a free food Pantry in the LaMotte post office. Even when the lobby window is closed, the north side door to the post office is open as residents can get their mail from the lobby. The pantry is self-served.
Hi Andrew students and families!
I have posted the 1st Kindness Challenge video on my flip grid page! I am challenging our students to write a note or draw a picture to give someone they are missing during this extra time at home. It could be a friend, grandparents, or a teacher! Post a video back to me on flip grid and tell me who your wrote your note or drew a picture for :) Miss you all! The link to my flip grid is below.
-Mrs. Adrian
https://flipgrid.com/ab26e2fa
Starting tomorrow (3/25) we are going to serve lunches from 12:00-12:30 instead of 12:00-1:00.
Hi Everyone! Click the link below to see everything in one place! We love your faces! -Your Andrew Family
https://andrewschool.symbaloo.com/home/mix/13eP2DPD1W
Hi all! If you have a student that attends Andrew please have them check out my flip grid for guidance :) I would love to be able to interact with them through the flip grid site. I will be starting some kindness challenges and would love to hear what they are doing! Can’t wait to see those smiling faces :)
-Mrs. Adrian
https://flipgrid.com/16578bcc
I know there are a lot of crazy things going on everywhere right now, but I wanted to remind everyone the Andrew Adcraft Online Clothing Store closes today. You can access it from the address below:
https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=5672
Julia Cook will be going live on her Facebook page at 9am on Monday’s and Fridays to read some of her most popular books and provide a fun lesson to do at home! Take advantage of this great opportunity for Social Emotional Learning while you are at home with your students. I use a wide variety of Julia Cook books for classroom lessons at the elementary level and I would love to see any pictures or videos of you and your students doing the activities! I hope you enjoy this opportunity!
-Mrs. Adrian
Beware: Leprechaun traps in the making! Stay tune for our finished projects.
Graphing in 1st grade!
Students from 4th, 5th and 6th grade represented the Andrew Talented and Gifted program at the 13th Annual QCESC Battle of the Bridges competition at the Putnam Museum on Friday. Teams were challenged to build a lightweight bridge that could sustain a large amount of weight. The most efficient bridges and most intuitive designs were celebrated.
Our students performed well! All three teams placed within the top four of most efficient bridges. A huge congratulations to our sixth graders for being awarded the FIRST place trophy for the most efficient bridge in the elementary team pool!
The students and Mr. Riedesel agree it was an amazing first experience for our school and that they can’t wait to go back next year. Go Hawks!!
Hey Mrs. Pitts’ Class. Please parents, check your email and join our ClassDoJo. I will be posting questions and lessons on here weekly.
Remember we have a FREE lunch program that all students in our attendance area can participate in. Here is the link once again to signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenAcogoDx67abCo94D3VCeaSAoT8EMXuydEidOx4gEhp3clA/viewform?usp=sf_link
In an effort to stay connected to our school family we will be regularly sending out video messages to the Andrew school community. Enjoy video message #1.
https://youtu.be/kW99pLgO810
Parents and Guardians,
Mr. Notz and Mr. Kirchhoff will be at school until 5:30 if you would like to come over tonight instead of tomorrow afternoon to get your computer. We know this may benefit a lot of you so it won't eat your lunch break time that way.
Please look at the News Feed section, Facebook, or Twitter for two important posts. One post is about online resources to support student learning at home. The other is one is about assisting families with a FREE lunch program starting this week.
Andrew Families,
Here is a link to a children’s YouTube video made by children’s book author Julia Cook about the “Yucky Bug” to help kids understand what is happening in this time of uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD9KNhmOCV4
Read around the Clock that was scheduled for Friday March 20th is CANCELLED! Will keep you informed if it works to reschedule.
At the recommendation of the governor of Iowa, Andrew CSD will be closed for a minimum of four weeks. Effective March 17, only essential staff will be able to access the school. Staff PD will be held as scheduled for March 16. If you need any student belongings, etc please gather them from school tomorrow. We are working on plans to offer options for learning at home, meals for students, and more. We will communicate additional details as soon as possible. We urge you to practice social distancing as much as possible to protect the elderly and those with other health issues. Remember, we are a school family and we will get through this together. Take Care.
Dear Andrew Community, The Andrew administration is continuing to work with all our partners to determine the best course of action to best respond to the coronavirus threat. No decisions have been made but there is a strong chance that extended school closures will occur, even as early as Tuesday of this week. Please coordinate plans with your family to prepare for any changes in our school schedule. We will keep you posted ASAP with any new developments. Take Care!
The Andrew Adcraft web store opens tomorrow until March 19th. During this time you can purchase school apparel from this site. Once the items are ready, they will be shipped to your house.
Friendly Reminder... School is out at 12:30 both today and tomorrow
3rd grade had a great time with their estimation jars!
📢 A little 6th grade lab time with lots of TEAM WORK! 📖✏🧫
ONE of the MANY reasons I LOVE science, it is a little bit of EVERYTHING! Look at these reading strategies we use in middle school science!!
Reminder 4th Quarter Leap forms are due this Thursday March 12th.
There will be no LEAP after school on Wednesday and Thursday due to the 12:30 early dismissal both days and parent teacher conferences.
Leap weekly schedule: March 9th-13th
Monday-Bowling 🎳
Tuesday- Dance 💃🏽 and Kathy’s Krafts 🎨
Wednesday- No Leap due to conferences
Thursday- No Leap due to conferences
Friday- No School
6th grade had to find some of the best deals in the grocery ads to cater a meal for 8 guests. Four groups presented interesting meals, but the team that found the most economical meal goes to...
C-Boys Catering!!
Congratulations, C-Boys!
Look for these envelopes coming home today Inside you will find your child’s trimester 2 report card. Please return the envelope back to school!!
Thanks,
Andrew Staff
Fun Zone was a blast!
We have FINALLY implemented the new WONDER WALL in Mr. Riedesel’s classroom!! Today, the Middle School TAG group WONDERED why tornados form in supercells. Our research led to learning about the EF-5 tornado that tore through Parkersburg, Iowa in 2008. I think we have some future weather scientists/meteorologists on our hands!
Fun Craft Night 🍀
Happy Dr. Seuss Week! Our 4th graders recieved these special rocks made by a student's grandma!
Happy Dr. Seuss Week! Our 4th graders recieved these special rocks made by a student's grandma!
Happy Dr. Seuss Week!
Fun at Leap tonight
3rd graders working together to build the tallest structure!
3rd graders working together to build the tallest structure!
Thank you Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, & Thing 2 for visiting 3rd grade today!
Dr. Seuss Week 3/2-3/6
TAG ELA groups are underway. First thing we’re trying out... Readers Theater!! We have some excellent 3rd grade actors and actresses!
7th grade students are learning so much!! We are analyzing duck fat and vegetable oil, burning both, comparing the results. Then applying that to how we burn fat as humans and animals in hibernation.
Friendly Reminder.... Today February 26,2020 we are having a 1:30 early dismissal.
Leap weekly schedule: February 24-28th
Monday- Bowling 🎳
Tuesday- Dance 💃🏽 and Crafts 🎨
Early out Wednesday- Movie & Games 🎥
Thursday- Games Galore and D&D 🎲🃏
Friday- Movie Night 🍿
Make sure and get signed up for a fun night on March 20th!
Menu Change:
Friday for lunch we will be having a Hot Dog, Curly Fries, Baked Beans, Fruit and Milk. Thanks ~Miss Jill
Just wanted to let you all aware we are officially catching the bug...
Leap weekly schedule: February 18-21
Tuesday- Dance & Kathy’s Crafts
Wednesday- Crafts & Yearbook
Thursday- Games Galore and D&D
Friday- Movie Night
We have waiting all day for this... finally time to pass out our Valentines!
WIN READING - Readers Theater
Remember, with a two delay, we will not have morning preschool.
Andrew CSD will be having another 2 hour delay tomorrow, February 14. Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
It’s time to start unpacking! 🙌🏼 Today our Physical Education grant arrived from Blank Children’s Hospital! 🎉 We can’t wait to start implementing these new tools in PE class!
Andrew shuttle busses transporting high school students to Maquoketa and Bellevue will transport two hours late today.
Just a reminder, with a 2 hour delay we do not have our morning preschool session.
Andrew CSD will be having a two hour delay today, Thursday, February 13 due to poor road conditions.
Ski trip was a blast! ⛷🎿☃️❄️
6th Grade Continued...
6th Grade is back in the lab again! We are learning about light, reflection, absorption, temp change, and comparisons all in one! Lots of predictions, reflections and learning going on here!!
Friendly Reminder.... We do have a 1:30 early dismissal today.
Get your team together for the annual Andrew Trivia Night, to be held Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 pm at the Andrew Fire Station. Doors open at 6. $80/team. Max 8 people per team. Prizes for best themed team. Food and drinks available for purchase from the fire department. Outside food welcome; no outside drinks.
Weekly Leap Schedule: February 10-14
Monday-Bowling
Tuesday-Dance & Kathy’s Krafts
Early out Wednesday-
Kindergarten-3rd: Movie & play in snow
4th-8th grade: ski trip (1:30-8:30 pm)
Thursday-Games and D&D
Friday-Movie Night
Reminder ski trip is this Wednesday February 12th 1:30-8:30pm. ⛷🎿
Andrew Parent Lighthouse Team has some fun events coming up this year: Trivia Night March 28; Bags Tournament May 2; Golf Outing August 16. Mark your calendars!
Shout out to our Jackson Co. Sheriff’s Department on the amazing presentation at Andrew.
Preschool is loving that the classroom turned into a construction site!!
Skating fun!
Just a reminder, tomorrow is donuts with deputies! The Andrew Lions club with be supplying complementary donuts for all students so remind them to come eat!
Change in menu.... tomorrow lunch will be. : Orange Chicken over Rice, Lettuce Salad with Ranch, Celery with Peanut Butter, Oranges or Frozen Fruit Cup and Milk
The 100th day!
Fun night at Leap
Cup Stacking with 100 cups 1st Grade!
100th Day Fun in 3rd Grade!
Parents and Guardians,
Please grab this letter that is coming home with your child today explaining a field trip K-8 students will be taking Thursday .
Save the date: Friday March 20th
What: Read around the Clock
Who: 2nd-5th grade Andrew students
Time: 6-9pm
Where: Andrew school
More details will be sent home in the next few weeks! There will be special guest community readers, snacks and a free book for every student who participates!
This is put on by Andrew Leap and the Andrew community Library.
Congrats to our Andrew 5th & 6th grade girls on 🥇in the Little Hawk tournament today! 🖤💛🏀
The morning 4 year olds synergized this morning while working on letter identification and alliteration while building snowmen.
Friendly Reminder..... NO LEAP tonight (Friday) due to the Little Hawk Tournament.
Fun night of playing games!
Early out Wednesday =Fun swimming at the YMCA
Friendly reminder: today Wed. Jan. 29 is a 1:30 early out.
Learning, creating and exploring about canyons and landslides was SO much fun!! Mrs. Davis’s second graders enjoyed the hands on learning with Jess Wagner! Thank you, Jess!
Reminder :4th-8th graders wanting to go on ski trip forms are due Friday JAN 31!!
Andrew Middle School had an AMAZING guest speaker come to visit today!! Chief Deputy Steve Schroeder talked with us regarding so many topics!! We talked about the career field of a law officer, drug education and US laws! #lotsofgreatquestionsasked
Parents and Guardians of 3rd-8th grade students. Please have your students bring their winter gear for gym class this week for outside activities. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Read. Have a great evening!!
Weekly leap schedule: January 27-31
Monday-Bowling Night
Tuesday-Dance & Kathy’s Krafts
Early out Wednesday-Swimming at the YMCA
Thursday-Games Galore and D&D
Friday-NO LEAP DUE TO LITTLE HAWK BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
7th Grade is digging deep into OpenSciEd to diagnosis our patient MKenna!! Right now we are studying the small intestine of a normal person and comparing it to the symptoms of MKenna! The 7th graders are blown away with how important the small intestine is!
Just a friendly reminder that Habit Boosters are due on Wednesday, January 29th!! If yours is misplaced, you can print one off from the Andrew Facebook page or the school website.
Those of you waiting for Tim’s bus he will be on his way shortly. His bus got stuck and we had to go out to get it unstuck. Sorry for the inconvenience...
With the 2 hour delay, there is no morning preschool and no morning LEAP.
2 hour delay today, January 24th.
Lots of fun in after school this week!
NED’s Mindset Mission came to school Wednesday and we had a blast! We learned all about...
• Never giving up 💪🏼
• Encouraging Others 👯♀️
• Doing your best 🤩
Plus we got to see some amazing YO-YO Tricks 🪀 😎
Ned was brought to us at no cost by another school paying it forward to us! ♥️ Now it’s our turn to pay it forward. We will be selling Ned’s Yo-yos before school from 7:40-8 for the next 5 school days. The money we raise will help a different school bring Ned to them! 🖤💛
4th-8th grade parents:
Make sure and get your child signed up for ski trip by next Friday!
Iowa State University Extension is offering a basic and advanced babysitting course in Maquoketa for 5th and 6th grade students. If you are interested in taking the course stop in the office and pick up a form. You must register by January 31st.
I have forms in the office for Bellevue summer league baseball and softball. If you are interested please stop in and pick up a form.
4th grade is learning about Opinion Writing. They had 5 questions they had to discuss with a partner. It was a great activity to get us up and moving around!
Andrew CSD will have a 3 hour early dismissal today, January 17. No afternoon preschool or after school LEAP.
Dance and Crafts were a lot of fun last night!
Andrew CSD will be closed today, January 15 due to icy roads.
Andrew CSD will be having a two hour delay. Early dismissal is cancelled. Stay posted for any updates in the next couple of hours.
In the event that we need to have a late start tomorrow due to weather, we will cancel our early dismissal. Please plan accordingly.
2nd & 3rd graders appreciated the positive good luck wishes for testing that they found on their lockers and encouraging notes from home!
Bowling fun tonight! 🎳
Please be extra cautious when you drop off/pickup your children. In the past week and a half, three cones have been hit and destroyed by cars hitting them. I’m just glad it’s a cone and not a person...
3rd quarter leap starts this week:
JAN 13-17th
Monday-Bowling
Tuesday-Dance and Kathy’s Krafts
Early out Wednesday- Movie and Crafts
Thursday- Games Galore and D&D
Friday-Movie Night
We are learning how to manipulate our own fluency folders and record our progress!
Lots of fun had in Fun Zone tonight!
The 4th/5th Math TAG group was working on mean, median and mode using dominoes and decks of cards.
Lots of fun tonight at Leap: Math Bingo, Dodgeball and scooter races.
We examined trees and how they keep from blowing down in the wind. Using these observations students designed an umbrella that could stay up in strong winds.
We learned all about lizards last night from the Mississippi River Museum. 🦎
Before break we sent out information about how the number of free/reduced price lunch students affects our school funding. Currently, the future of our after school program is in jeopardy if more Andrew CSD families do not accept the assistance they qualify for. This is the last chance to apply in order to help our school qualify for the funding to offer before/after school LEAP and more. To apply, please download the form at https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1965 or ask Carla in the Andrew school office. Thanks!
Last week of 2nd quarter Leap! Jan 6-10:
Monday- River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in kitchen & Cooking Club
Wednesday- Sports Zone
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday-Movie Night
Early out Wednesday fun with 2-8th graders. Movie, ornaments and melty beads 🎄🎅🏻
Early out Wednesday fun with a movie and Crafts. 🎅🏻🎄
The second graders sharpened their saw by having a giving tree in their classrooms. They collected hats, scarves, gloves, mittens and socks to share with Cardinal Elementary students. Our hearts felt warm and fuzzy when Mrs. Notz came to collect these items to share with the Cardinal Elementary students.
The 2-3 TAG math group hosted the middle school study hall students in our design studio. We used a design process that involved STEM to create our own backpacks!
Slime Night was a huge success again! Check out these buddy bubbles!
Reminder Leap forms are due TOMORROW!
Reminder Leap forms for 3rd quarter are due this Thursday Dec 19th!
NO LEAP This Friday December 20th
Weighing more of our options!
Weighing all our options in science!
Andrew students will be spreading holiday cheer tomorrow, Tuesday, December 17th. Our elementary students will be holiday caroling at Maquoketa care centers and MSB in the afternoon. The MS students will be caroling in Bellevue.
Leap weekly schedule: December 16-20
Monday-River museum & Slime Night
Tuesday-Kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Early out Wednesday-Movie & Crafts
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday- NO LEAP ( Enjoy winter break).
New leap quarter starts January 13th- forms were sent home last week. They need turned in by Thursday December 19th .
Next week, Andrew School will be celebrating the coming of winter. See the fun things we have planned:
December 16th- Hat Day
December 17th- Flannel Day
December 18th- Crazy Socks/Holiday Socks
December 19th- Ugly Sweater Day
December 20th- PJ Day and/or Stuffed Animal Day
Leap weekly schedule: December 9-13
Monday-River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Wednesday-Sports Zone
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday-Movie Night
December Leap Schedule
Fun at the YMCA
Apologies from the Kitchen........
It seems the incorrect December Lunch Menu has been sent home. A corrected copy will be sent home today :)
In math today, the 6th grade class had a gallery walk as a way to practice our critical thinking skills. If we had any questions, we had to ‘flag’ the cards in the sort.
Fun with the River Museum tonight. The kids got to touch cockroaches, beetles and millipedes and look at a tarantula and scorpion. The kids then drew a picture of their favorite bug from tonight and wrote about it! 🐛 🕷 🐜
Leap weekly schedule: December 2-6
Monday-River Museum and Slime Night
Tuesday- kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Early out Wednesday-Swimming at the YMCA
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday- Movie Night
More!!
More Slime Night adventures!!!
I am not sure how I am going to top this SLIME NIGHT!!
We made pumpkin pies in Cooking Club! 🥧
Second graders enjoyed retelling their Thanksgiving story with the use of their Thanksgiving bracelets they made!
Fact Family Turkey’s!
Ella treated Mrs. Davis to a hot chocolate today to thank her for being a difference maker here at Andrew!
Andrew Little Leaders currently has two openings for infants. To inquire please contact Katie Laban at 563.672.3221
Sudoku!! The 2-3 TAG Math group has been looking at solving these ancient number puzzles. We started with 4x4 sudoku puzzles and explored 9x9 puzzles today!
Leap weekly schedule: November 25-26
Monday- River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Italian physicist, Enrico Fermi loved asking bizarre questions like “How many times does your heart beat in one year?”
It IS possible to answer such a crazy question by asking other smaller questions. So, 6th grade explored some of their own Fermi Problems during Math today!
Thursday night Fun Zone and Yearbook
Hurstville fun on early out Wednesday!
Jaymes is learning all about sound, vibration, and how to complete a speaker circuit to make music play! He even created a faux window to show vibrations!
Learning about thermal energy!!
Lots of testing in 6th grade science!
DON'T FORGET.... Joe Beckman, tonight at Andrew Community Schools. LEAP will be providing complimentary appetizers from 5:30p - 6:30p so come early, enjoy a snack and stay for our guest speaker, Mr Beckman, starting at 6:30p. Also free childcare for kids PreK and older.
Speaker time with Joe Beckman
We can change the world with our kindness! Second grade finished up their guidance unit on kindness with a craft and identifying a few ways they could brighten someone’s day this holiday season!
The 4 year old morning preschool class crushed their goal of everyone being able to write their name correctly without a model! Our goal was by December 2019!! Miss Erica is so proud of all of them! Way to go preschoolers!!
The River Museum taught us about Pioneer life! The kids loved making butter and eating it on crackers. They enjoyed the relay race too!
Leap weekly schedule: November 18-22
Monday- River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Early out Wednesday-Hurstville from 2-5.
We will return to school at 5:15. Check folders for a note informing you what child needs to bring that afternoon.
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday-Movie Night
Please watch the following YouTube video sent to Andrew Community School from our guest speaker on Wednesday, Joe Beckman. This is an introduction to Joe as well as a little bit about what his powerful messages will be on Wednesday. https://youtu.be/NROSr824a1k
Don't forget tomorrow is the deadline for Parents Night Out on November 22nd! Enjoy an evening out while your children get in the holiday spirit at school!
Mrs. Ruden's homeroom for the WIN!! CLASSROOM PARTICIPATION is our jam, we ROCKED IT! Better luck next time Mr Rockwell and Mr. Riedesel!
Always lots of fun on Fun Zone Night!
Parents, students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade received their report cards to bring home today. Please look for the small manilla envelope, take out the report card, and have your child(ren) return their envelope to claim their sweet prize!
Kindergarten and 1st grade are synergizing to make cards to be sent to our students’ brother in honor of him serving our country!
Cooking Club was a success tonight! The teachers will get some of these yummy cupcakes tomorrow in the teachers lounge! 🧁
In after school we learned all about snakes from the River Museum. 🐍
Veterans Day and Make a Difference Day
Andrew Veterans Day Assembly. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Our veterans were given blankets today, made by our students, as part of our special celebration.
Students creating inspirational coffee sleeves for the community!! Find them at the Andrew Gas Station, Moore’s Family Farm store, and the Carwash in Bellevue.
Students making blankets for our veterans!!
Students coloring flag pieces and the teachers trying to put them together!!
Students learning about the Honor Flight!!
Make a Difference Day is underway! ❤️
The Veterans Day Assembly at the Andrew Community School will be held at 2:15 today in the New Gym
The final decision has been made to have school today. Please drive safely.
Because of the 2 hour delay today we will not have our morning preschool classes.
Due to poor road conditions Andrew CSD will have a 2 hr delay today, Monday November 11. Stay posted for any updates.
Leap weekly schedule: November 11-15
Monday- River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in Kitchen & Cooking Club
Wednesday-Sports Zone
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday- Movie Night
We had several Middle School students reach their personal goals for the month of October! Here are few celebratory photo booth pictures!
3rd grade enjoying the symphony!
Thank you Dubuque Symphony
Just a reminder that our annual Veterans Day Assembly will be on Monday, November 11th in the Andrew gym at 2:15. We hope to see many community members attend! We would also like to see our students wear red, white and blue in celebration of our honored guests.
Early out Wednesday swimming fun at the YMCA
7th grade is working with the phenomena of the human body! Today we create our own small intestine to investigate! #weloveopenscied
6th grade is experimenting with thermal energy! #opensciedisthebest
Mrs. Ruden's love for slime makes Monday night LEAP the BEST! #weloveslime!
MSB came to help us wrap up our social studies unit on financial literacy in middle school! Thank you MSB!! #beasaver
Homework and cooking club tonight. We made yummy dirt cups!
Reminder:
EARLY OUT WEDNESDAY Tomorrow November 6th -Swimming at the YMCA. Bring swimsuits and towels. If you are picking child up at YMCA be there no later than 3:45pm
Our 2nd grade students are hard at work exploring place value through games and small group instruction.
Fun night of Leap with Slime for the 3rd-8th graders and Turtles for K-2nd grades!
Leap weekly schedule: November 4-8
Monday- Mississippi River Museum & Slime Night
Tuesday- Kids in the Kitchen & Cooking Club
Early out Wednesday- Swimming at the YMCA from 2-3:30
Thursday- Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday- Movie Night
In it to win it! Andrew Middle School students participate in some lunchtime fun!
If your child sold items for the Red Wheel Fundraiser, the items will be delivered to school on Monday, November 4th. Please make arrangements to pick up your child’s fundraiser items in the old gym between 3-3:30 p.m. on Monday. Thanks for supporting Andrew School!!
On Monday, November 11th, the staff and students of Andrew School will be honoring our veterans by hosting an all school assembly at 2:15. Family and friends are welcome to attend. We would also like to encourage our students to wear red-white-blue attire for this event.
Halloween Fun!
4th grade investigated pumpkins, made pumpkin slime and learned about the history of pumpkins!
4th grade investigated pumpkins, made pumpkin slime and learned about the history of pumpkins! We also had a Halloween parade.
The students enjoyed a fun night of learning about how to make a yearbook and fun zone!
4 Year old Preschool did a pumpkin investigation and had the pumpkin "throw-up". The kids loved this so much!
The big kids had lots of fun in cooking club tonight!
Reminder that today is the last day to purchase your Andrew Community School apparel. Please visit http://adcraftwebstores.com/andrewcommunityschoolapparelfall2019
Pumpkin patch fun 👻🎃
We are having a HAT DAY on Friday, November 1st. Students wearing a hat need to bring $1.00 OR 1-2 nonperishable food items to donate towards the free little pantry. Let's work together to fill the little pantry!
NEW LEAP QUARTER STARTS THIS WEEK!
Leap weekly schedule: October 28-Nov 1
Monday-pumpkin patch 11:30-3:00
Tuesday-Kids in the Kitchen & Cooking Club
Wednesday-Sports Zone
Thursday-Fun Zone & Yearbook
Friday- Movie Night
Reminder:
Pumpkin Patch tomorrow Monday October 28th. Be at school by 11:20 am. Bus leaves at 11:30. Pick your child back up at the school by 3:00 pm
Dress warm-coats, hats, and mittens.
Trick or Treat in the town of Andrew is Sunday 4:00 - 6:00
A great science and writing to kick off our morning!
Huge shout out to Dupaco for coming to The Andrew School!! We learned so much from you, and it was a perfect fit for our financial literacy unit in Social Studies!
We made scarecrows tonight in Art Explosion and enjoyed a game of Duck Duck Goose in the gym.
Reminder: NO LEAP Wednesday or Thursday afternoons due to early out for conferences
Last night of Crafts we made Ghosts and read a ghost story 👻
Show your school pride by visiting Andrew Community School's apparel web store to purchase your Andrew Hawks gear. Hurry the store is only open until 10/29! www.adcraftwebstores.com/andrewcommunityschoolapparelfall2019
Andrew After school Leap Program is looking for a few volunteers Monday-Thursday afternoons from 3:30-5:30pm. If any community members or high schoolers are interested in helping out please contact Melissa or Katelynn at the school. 563-672-3221
Leap weekly schedule: October 20-25
Monday-Crafts & Forensic Science
Tuesday- Art Explosion & Kickball
Wednesday- No Leap (Conferences)
Thursday- No Leap (Conferences)
Friday- No School
☠️🧙🏽♀️It’s spooky season 👻🕸
DJ Waldo (Mr. Riedesel) is hanging out in the new gym for the first ever Andrew Middle School Monster Mash! It’s so great to have our Middle School celebrating together.
Andrew School will be hosting our annual Halloween Parade in the gym beginning at 2:45 on Thursday, October 31st. Feel free to join us in the fun!
4th grade students have been working so hard on mastering 2 digit by 2 digit Multiplication!
Just a reminder that our conferences are next week, Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th. Our conferences are student led so please plan to have your child attend his or her conference with you. We cannot wait to celebrate all of our learning with you!
Geocaching was so much fun with this group tonight!
Leaf art and kickball tonight at after school
The 3rd-8th graders who are in leap on Wednesday nights with Hurstville will be traveling to Cottonville tomorrow night! Please wear old shoes and warm clothing.
Reminder to turn 2nd quarter Leap forms in by Friday October 18th. New programs start Tuesday October 29th.
Leap weekly schedule: October 14-18
Monday-Crafts and Forensic Science
Tuesday- Art Explosion and Kickball
Wednesday- LEGO and Hurstville
Thursday- Maquoketa Park
Friday- Movie Night
4th grade had so much fun being archeologist!
Race day registration and pre-race announcements will be held in the gym due to the cool weather. We'll see everyone in the morning!
Finally, school pictures are in! Be sure and check your students folders for picture packets. Picture retake day is next Tuesday October 15th so basically you have the weekend to decide if you like them or not. If you would like your child to have retakes please send the packet back to school . Thank you and have a wonderful weekend but STAY WARM!!!
Early out Wednesday was lots of fun! K-1 enjoyed a Halloween Garfield movie and made a candy corn craft while 2-8th watched Monster House and made Melty bead crafts!
Please consider donating!
4 year old preschool's letter of the day is "W" what a perfect letter for a "W"ednesday!
Early out Leap today we will be staying at the school all afternoon doing homework, watching movies and a craft! Students can be picked up anytime between 1:30-5:25
We made pumpkins with Katie from Iowa State Extension tonight. 🎃
friendly reminder.... Tomorrow (Wednesday October 9) is an early out day. We will be dismissing at 1:30.
Scarecrow math and fun designing our own scarecrows!
Andrew 4th graders took a trip into the past as they participated in Pioneer Days with Easton Valley students.
students that ride busses may be returning home a few minutes late today. Homecoming festivities are delaying the busses.
We are looking for donations of clothing--sizes youth XS to adult medium and shoe sizes Y1 through Adult 7. If you have any of these items and would like to donate them to school, please send them to school with your child. Thanks in advance!
Please return your National Hot Lunch Week form on Monday so our wonderful kitchen staff can prepare enough meals. Have a great weekend!
Thank you Andrew Fire Department for teaching us about Fire Safety this morning!
7th grade is applying all of their geometry skills learned to recreate a scaled floor plan of our math classroom!
Fun fact: Before deciding he wanted to become a teacher, Mr. Riedesel wanted to be an architect!
Fun with chalk art last night
4th grade had an awesome time at Cornelius Seed Corn today. We learned about their harvesting process and learned so much about corn. We also toured the one room school house #9. Make sure to ask the students about it when you see them. We were thankful to learn so much today!
4th grade had an awesome time at Cornelius Seed Corn today. We learned about their harvesting process and learned so much about corn. We also toured the one room school house #9. Make sure to ask the students about it when you see them. We were thankful to learn so much today!
Nothing like some friendly competition in MS to make learning the musical notes a little more fun.
Due to a shortage on this weeks order, we will be changing up Thursday's lunch menu just a little. Instead of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, we will be serving Spaghetti with Meatballs. :)
Working on our 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication!
Tonight in leap we read the ”Littlest Pumpkin” and then designed our own Pumpkins! 🎃
Leap weekly schedule: Sep 30-October 4
Monday- Crafts and forensic science
Tuesday- Art Explosion and Kickball
Wednesday- LEGOS and Hurstville
Thursday- Park Night
Friday- Movie Night
Great way to end the week! Movie 🎥and Popcorn 🍿
Fun learning in 3rd grade!
Just a friendly reminder that Red Wheel Fundraiser order forms and money are due to the school by Tuesday, October 1st.
Thank you,
Karen Kilburg
Writing in the dark is so exciting on this rainy Friday!
Learning how to make butter, soap, and brooms!
Learning how to make butter, soap, and brooms!
We had a fantastic day learning about Pioneer's!
We had a fantastic day learning about Pioneer's!
Thank you to a few of the Student Lighthouse members for putting the finishing touches on a bulletin board this morning. Way to SYNERGIZE!
Lots of hard workers and homework time and Legos last night!
95% in 1st grade Pitts! We love chips!
Miss Jill will be out this week so we are changing up the menu. Today will be Nacho Grande, Ranchero Beans, Fruit, and Milk. Stay tuned for Thursday and Friday menus. Feel better Miss Jill. No one can make lunch or run this kitchen like you do!
Trip to the post office was a success! Thank you to our class sponsors. Our letters are going anywhere from Iowa, Florida, Wisconsin or Nevada.
Morning leap is back in the library! Remember to check your child in!
Leap weekly schedule: September 24-27
Tuesday- Art Explosion and Kickball
Wednesday-LEGO club and Hurstville
Thursday- Lamotte Park
Friday-Movie night
Goal Met in 1st grade (Pitts). We have been working hard to build our stamina! We celebrated with a pajama and stuff animal day. Woohoo for learning!
Iowa vs Iowa State day at The
Andrew School!❤🎉
More Iowa vs. ISU at The Andrew School!❤🎊
Just a little middle school field trip action! WHITEWATER CANYON!! Be an outsider, check it out! Bernard, Ia.
4th grade learned about Technical Text. In one of our readings it told us how to make paper mache. Here are the masterpieces we made during makerspace!
More farm safety day fun!
3rd grade enjoying farm safety day!
3rd grade enjoying farm safety day!
NO PARK TONIGHT FOR AFTER SCHOOL. We will be staying at the school instead! You can pick your child up anytime between 3:30-5:25.
Reminder... If you are interested in joining the fun of the 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run on Saturday Oct. 12 please return your form by Sept. 27th so t-shirts can be ordered. You are also welcome to register the day of the race but will not receive a t-shirt. Any questions about this event contact Tara Notz (563)357-3502 or email her at taramnotz@gmail.com. All money raised will be used to support stroke survivor rehabilitation services at Comprehensive Rehab and The Andrew Community School.
Hey Andrew Hawks! Our little free pantry has been put to great work the last three year! We wanted to remind the community that we are constantly accepting donations to keep it stocked! Feel free to add to our pantry at anytime or drop off any donations in the office! We appreciate your support and hope to keep this wonderfully utilized resource going for many years to come! Go Hawks! 💛🖤
Tuesday night fun- Kickball, math homework and Art
Fun night of leap with Forensic Science and Crafts
Picture day is tomorrow (Tuesday September 17) Bring on those Smiles!!!!
Morning LEAP will be moved to the Music Room for the next 2-3 weeks while the Library gets a makeover!
Color run fun!
Color run fun!
Color run fun!
Leap weekly schedule: September 16-20
Monday- Crafts & Forensic Science
Tuesday- Art Explosion & Kickball
Wednesday- LEGO Club & Hurstville
Thursday- Bellevue City Park
Friday- Movie Night
Don’t forget Tuesday is picture day! Bring on those smiles!
The afternoon 4 year old Preschool was NOT a class divided! We also had a good time at the color run!
We are a house DIVIDED! Go Hawks and Go State!
The 4 year old Preschool classroom is a classroom divided!!
Beautiful afternoon at the park
Today for after school leap we are heading to 1st ward park in Maquoketa
Middle schoolers having fun with Gaga ball!
Tomorrow is IOWA/IOWA STATE Day and Andrew's Annual Color Run! We are raising money for new library books. Wear your Hawkeye or Cyclone attire and don't forget to bring a light colored shirt to change into for the color run in the afternoon.
More Alpaca farm fun
So much fun at the Alpaca farm today!
Craft fun from Monday night!
Tomorrow Wednesday September 11th leap will be going to the Alpaca farm from 1:30-5:00. We will be back to school a little after 5:00 pm. Wear comfy clothes and tennis shoes.
Reminder tomorrow’s early out Wednesday September 11th- Leap will be heading to the alpaca farm for the afternoon and may not return to the school until 5:25
Picture Day is 09/17/2019, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/40631MF
Don't forget our Iowa/Iowa State tailgating fun this Friday. The fun begins at 1:45. All money raised at our "Run for Readers" color run will go towards new books for our school library. Return pledge sheets by Friday. Let's work together to get new books for the library!
6th Grade partner work!
6th Grade paleontologists hard at work digging for fossils!
Fun at the Preston park tonight
Picture Day is coming up on 09/17/2019!
Order online at inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/40631MF
Leap Weekly Schedule: September 3-6
Tuesday- Art Explosion & Kickball
Wednesday- LEGO Club & Hurstville
Thursday- Preston Park
Friday-Movie Night
Our “Run for Readers” color run is on Friday, September 13th. All money raised will go towards new books for our school library. Pledge sheets and envelopes have been sent home. Let's work together to get new books for the library!
So much fun at the Lamotte Park this afternoon!
Reminder: Thursday August 29th we are going to the park in Lamotte for the After School Program. We will be leaving the school at 3:30 and returning around 5:15 pm
Fun night of Leap. Grades K-2 enjoyed a story in the library and building all kinds of LEGO creations! Grades 3-8 enjoyed learning about how to work a compass and about how to find geocaches.
I can't express enough how much I love our partnership with the Department of Defense. By partnering with them, we are able to offer so much fresh produce to our friends at The Andrew School at little cost to the district. FRESH, tasty and healthy options that our kids love!
Fun night at Leap for Art explosion! The kids drew murals about what they did this summer! Of course we played on the new playground too!
On the hunt for PE expectations!
We had a great day in 4th grade! Playing some math games, unlocking our lockers, and getting to know each other!
Counting Collections on Day 2!
We had a great day in 4th grade! Playing some math games, unlocking our lockers, and getting to know each other!
We had a great day in 4th grade! Playing some math games, unlocking our lockers, and getting to know each other!
Happy First Day Flag Raising
Just a reminder there IS morning LEAP before school tomorrow, but there will be NO afternoon LEAP. Afternoon LEAP will begin on Monday.
Yes, tomorrow is Friday!
Yes, tomorrow is the 1st day of school!
But did you know that tomorrow is also 📢📢 DONUT DAY??
Bring your students in early for a delicious, fresh baked donut and a SWEET start to their day!! 🍩.
Breakfast is served from 7:40a- 8a!
Busy morning at Leadership Academy getting ready for tonight! Kids made glitter calming jars, decorated the middle schoolers lockers with welcome back signs and lots of chalk art outside!
Remember tonight is Unpack the Backpack night from 5:30 - 7:00. Parent Lighthouse will also be providing a free supper for all to enjoy. Come and check out your classrooms, meet your teacher, enjoy a free supper, and also there will be a few surprises to enjoy! See you tonight!
Make sure and visit the Leap table tonight at Unpack the Backpack night to get registered for 1st quarter leap! If you hand in your leap form tonight, your name will be entered in the bucket for a chance to win a prize! Stop by and get your picture taken in the leap photo booth!!
Andrew Golf Outing cancelled today due to rain and course closure. Tenative makeup date is Aug 25th at Plum River in Preston. Contact us ASAP if your team can join us next Sunday. Thank you.
They leaders academy students enjoyed trying out the new playground
Enjoying a movie and popcorn on the big screen after a hard week or working! 🍿 🎥
Days 3 and 4 of Leadership academy have been lots of fun!! Scavenger hunts, math games, reading books and getting ready for backpack night have been keeping us busy!
Day 2 of Leadership academy was a success! We worked on math papers, read books, played p.e. Games and worked on the birthday board!
The 2nd Annual Andrew CSD 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run will be on Saturday, October 12. This year's theme is "In this community, no one fights alone" to honor stroke victims with proceeds benefiting Comprehensive Rehabilitation in Maquoketa as well as our LEAP program. Please complete this form https://5il.co/9f7t and return it to Andrew School.
Sneak peak at 1st quarter leap options! Come to unpack your backpack night on August 21st to get signed up!
First day of Leadership Academy was lots of fun! We made welcome back signs for the teachers, read books, played math bingo and built schools out of Legos!
Reminder- Leadership Academy starts tomorrow at 8:00 am. Snack and lunch provided!
Just a reminder Leadership Academy starts next Monday August 12th at 8am. Snack and lunch will be served daily! Hope to see you there!
Registration is Wednesday August 7 from 9:00am - 7:00pm. You are welcome to register online. Our online payments system is not running yet but, we are hoping it will be ready by Wednesday. As always you are welcome to stop in and make your payment. Thanks so much! Looking forward to seeing all those smiling faces!!!
Reminder: We extended our Summer Lunch Program to run until school starts. This provides a FREE lunch to any child between the ages of 1 and 18. Check out what is on the menu for this week.
I think they enjoyed their last Donut Day Friday before school starts!!! 🍩
GREAT NEWS!!! We have just extended our FREE LUNCH PROGRAM to last until the beginning of school. This means your child can come enjoy a FREE lunch Mon.-Fri. between 11:30a and 12:00p. I have posted August's menu below. (NOTE: July 26th will be the last day for free breakfast)
Check Out This Week's Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
Operation New View in Maquoketa is offering free school supplies to students on August 8th and 9th. See attached flyer for more information!
Fun day at the Niabi Zoo & Delmar Splash Pad
Niabi Zoo day is tomorrow July 10th. 🦁🐯🐻🐒🐍 Be at school by 8:15 and bus leaves at 8:25. We will return back to school by 3:25! We are providing a sack lunch and water for all the students going.
Check out this week's breakfast and lunch menus at Andrew CSD! There is a lot of our students favorites so send or bring them on in!
Reminder Niabi Zoo trip Wednesday July 10th for those who signed up and returned permission slips! Be at school by 8:15 am
Reminder: We are still offering FREE breakfast & lunch through July 26th for anyone ages 1 to 18. Today's Menu- Breakfast: Pumpkin Bread, Fresh Fruit, Juice & Milk. Lunch: Breaded Tenderloin, French Fries, Baked Beans, Fresh Fruit and Milk. Also, check out our revised breakfast menu starting July 8th.
Today's Lunch: 11:30a - 12:30p
Goulash, Twisted Garlic Bread Stick, Cheese Stick, Strawberries and Milk.
Free to any child age 1 to 18
Fun in the “rain”
The kids enjoyed making butterflies with Becca this afternoon 🦋
Fun on the last day of Summer Library playing water games!
Change of plans for tomorrow-Delmar splash pad and park! Breakfast at 7:40. Bus leaves at 8:15 and return to school by Noon.
Did You Know??? The Andrew CSD partners with the Department of Defense to offer fresh fruits and veggies with our free summer lunch program for both breakfast and lunch? Fresh Fruit and Summer, How Could You Go Wrong? Check out Today's Menus
Monday’s adventures at Eden Valley.
Ice cream fun with Iowa State Extension today! 🍨🥧
Check bags for notes about bringing library books back tomorrow and parent and student Summer Adventure Surveys
Got Some Hungry Children With You Today??? GOOD!
Send them over and let them enjoy a FREE delicious lunch, we are serving from 11:30a-12:30p. Today's menu includes, Breaded Chicken Drummy, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Green Beans, Garlic Bread Stick, Apple & Milk.
Join us for our annual Andrew Community School golf outing! Registration closes on August 8th so hurry to get your team signed up today! Please see the flier for additional information.
Reminder tomorrow to dress like your favorite book character or make a poster for the parade at the Library!
We start serving lunch today at 11:30a and serve until 12:30p. On the menu today is Pepperoni Pizza, Corn, Lettuce w/ Ranch Dressing and Watermelon. Send your child our way for a free, delicious lunch.
https://5il.co/899n July, August, and September Hawk Herald
Picnic and fun playing at Cole Park in Bellevue
Bellevue state park
Happy Friday My Friends. We have lunch today at Andrew Schools, FREE lunch for anyone ages 1 to 18.
Todays Menu includes : Chili Cheese Dog, Mashed Potatoes w. Butter, Side Kick, Apple and Milk.
We serve from 11:30a to 12:30p. See you Soon
Yesterday we had fun reading “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” and learning about the largest rocking chair made in the Amana Colonies. We enjoyed measuring and making our own rocking chairs!
Fun day of Summer Library and Arts with Becca
School may be out for summer but "Friday DONUT DAY" is still happening and to make it even better, any child from ages 1-18 eat for FREE. Breakfast is served from 7:40a - 8:30a so send those hungry donut-eating munchkins our way.
Lunch Today Is: Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Country Gravy, Green Beans and Milk. This is a FREE meal to any child from the age 1 to 18
REMINDER, we are still participating in the Summer Lunch Program here at Andrew. This offers FREE breakfast & FREE lunch to any child between the ages of 1 and 18, so send your children our way.
Check out what we are having the rest of this week.
It’s only 66 degrees out but these kids are having so much fun at Flora Pool!
Summer Leap is heading to Flora Pool in Dubuque tomorrow Monday June 17th. Lunch at 11:30 and Bus leaves at Noon. We will return to school by 3:25
More ice cream fun 🍦
Soccer ball homemade ice cream (I think the adults had more fun with this than the kids)
Fun morning of making homemade ice cream 🍨
Fun afternoon with marshmallows! We learned that 31 of our 32 kids like marshmallows! We read a story about camping and a bear, made marshmallow shooters and learned about Mildred Day- the lady who invented the Rice Krispies bar treat! We ended the day eating a rice krispy bar of course!
Tuesday fun at Hurstville canoeing and kayaking 🛶
Monday fun at the Dewitt Pool
Fun morning at Mines of Spain Hiking
Fun day of leap yesterday! Summer Library and Author Kurt Wagner! 📚
Parents please help us fill out a census survey for state. The letter from the state is in the picture below with url to the survey.
Reminder: Author Kurt Wagner will be at the school Tomorrow June 6th from 1-3 reading his new book “Summer Vacation“. He will have books available to purchase tomorrow!
Busy 2nd day of Summer Leap- Summer library, coloring sand buckets & Learning about saving money with MSB
Check your child’s bag for a note about tomorrow’s activities to the Maquoketa Caves Wednesday June 5th and a calendar of the months activities!
Great first day of Summer Leap Swimming!
Summer leap starts tomorrow. Meet at school at 11:30 for lunch. Bus leaves at noon for flora pool in Dubuque. We will be back at school by 3:25
Field day fun!
Summer Meals Information
Students working on homework in after school and having fun in Fun Zone!
Thank you to our Parent Lighthouse team for sponsoring a surprise Happy Joe's lunch to these students. These six students have been at school every day this school year. What an accomplishment!! Way to go!
3rd graders delivering notes to the future 3rd graders!
Just finishing up some landscaping around Little Leaders! 4th grade Rocks!!
Coming to the gym nearest you, our annual talent show is sure to excite! Please join us on Friday May 31st in the main gym from 10:30-12:10!
Andrew’s Annual Track and Field Day is on Wednesday, May 29th at 1:00 with a rain date of Thursday, May 30th. Families are welcome to attend. Please remind your students to wear comfortable clothes and be ready for an active and fun afternoon.
Just because it is close to the end of the year, we are full steam ahead learning about solar energy and careers in the solar field! Thank you to Lynn Roth of Solar Point Dbq for coming and sharing your knowledge!
Last Weekly Leap Schedule of the Year:
Tuesday- Fun Zone & Basketball
Wednesday- Swimming at YMCA ( Bring swimsuit and towel)
Thursday- Bellevue Park
Middle School field trip for tomorrow is canceled. The landfill said it is too muddy and we’d get stuck...
Some of our 4th and 5th graders presenting Jack and the Beanstalk!
More pretzels in the making...
First Grade TAG students learned the history about the pretzel, wrote their own pretzel recipe, and made their pretzels today!
Andrew Seniors came back to walk the halls and stopped in to play some P.E. games!
Today we celebrated the high school graduation of some former Andrew students. It was so great to see the success of our former students. Congratulations and best of luck to these former students!
Fun at the park!
Got to go outside for PE
Doing a paint pour with 6th grade art!
Learning about the Maquoketa Public Library Summer Reading Program!
Preschool is working very hard on their graduation songs! We can't wait to see everyone Thursday at 6:30p.m. in the Andrew gym.
Preschool is working very hard on their graduation songs! We can't wait to see everyone Thursday at 6:30p.m. in the Andrew gym.
Weekly Leap Schedule: May 20-24th
Monday- Helping Hands & Garden Club
Tuesday- Fun Zone & Basketball
Wednesday- YMCA Swimming
Thursday- Parks
Friday- Movie Night
Homework , Storytelling and Sweating at the Andrew Park!
Summer School Leap Program Schedule!
Thank you to Maquoketa State Bank for partnering up with our very own 2nd and 4th grade class! We wrapped up the year with a pizza and ice cream party! 🙌🏼We’ve learned so much about financial literacy this year! 😊
8th graders doing what they do best, learning hands on!
8th grade is full of experiences!! The 8th grade favorite--dissection!
We had a great sunshiny trip! ☀️
8th grade is full of experiences!! The 8th grade favorite--dissection!
There is so much growing going on in Andrew! Thank you to Jack for helping to plant the flower box outside of the office today!
3rd graders creating Quadrilateral Creatures!
3rd graders creating Quadrilateral Creatures!
We would like to invite our Andrew families to help us celebrate the end of the year with Andrew’s Annual Track and Field Day on Wednesday, May 29th at 1:00 with a rain date of Thursday, May 30th. Families are welcome to attend. Be ready for an active and fun afternoon!
Tomorrow Wednesday May 15th Swimming at the YMCA. Please bring swimsuit and towels!
4 year old preschool field trip!
Letter and Sound work!
Planting the school garden!
Andrew's 7th annual Leadership Day was a HUGE success! Students landscaped around the daycare, planted a school garden, cleaned up around town, and planted a Mother's Day flower. Our students have SO much to be proud of. We are GROWING amazing leaders in Andrew!
Middle school is on a roll collecting shoes for the Jackson Coumty Human Society! Shoes will go to an underprivileged country and the Humane Society will receive 4 cents for every pound! That is a WIN-WIN!
Leadership Day 2019!
Happy Leadership Day 2019!
Get Excited Hawks! Leadership Day is fast approaching! We have 2 hours to go!
Just a friendly reminder NO Leap Friday night after Leadership Day!
TOMORROW is the day...join us for our Leadership Day celebration. Let our students show you how they have "GROWN" into amazing leaders! Most events will take place outside from 12:30-3:00. Dress accordingly.
Are you ready for Leadership Day? We are busy getting ready!
Fun afternoon of crafts 🌼🌸
Be sure to check your students folder as we are sending home some very important information about the Summer Adventure Program. Please complete the form and return to school by May 24th.
A lot of fun at basketball clinic tonight! 🏀
3rd and 4th grade field trip!
3rd and 4th grade field trip!
Helping Hands was busy last night getting flowers ready to deliver to the teachers this morning! Happy teachers appreciation week! 💐
Garden Club was busy tonight!
First graders working on their planting after reading Eric Carle's "The Tiny Seed". We have an experiment to see what will happen to the sunflower when it is planted without the seed coat!
Just a reminder the last day for bids on the artwork is leadership day! All proceeds go to funding the fine arts department
6th graders helped out a lot hanging artwork today. Check out this awesome k-6 mural all about the rights of the child on leadership day! Ask your students about these rights that they have as well!
Leap weekly schedule: May 6-10
Monday- Helping Hands & Garden Club
Tuesday- Fun Zone & Basketball
Early out Wednesday- Movie & Crafts
Thursday- Park
Friday- NO LEAP (Leadership day)
Being an 8th grader has its perks!
We LOVE being an 8th grader at Andrew Community School District!
8th Grade Trip is the BEST!
A special thank you to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Lions Club for supporting Donuts with Deputies this morning! Thank you to Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Schroeder, K9 Deputy Sieverding, and Deputy Grover for sharing your time and talents with us! We learned so much!
Had a great time learning about the helicopter and the people that ride in it.
Thank You Andrew First Responders for bringing in AirCare1. What an amazing experience to learn how these three men work together to help people in our community when we need assistance.
Happy May Day
No worries, these three students will give Michelle the full check-up she needs!
Middle school continued
We can do anything if we put our mind to it! These middle schoolers were super busy using power tools to make raised garden beds!
Preschool had some fun working underneath their work in art today!
Leadership Day is fast approaching. “Growing Leaders At Andrew” LEADERSHIP DAY 2019 Friday, May 10, 2019 12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Rain date set for Friday, May 17th. Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/hLZDEvzJd81RbzME9
or call the office at 672-3221
Getting together the final mural to be displayed leadership day in 2nd grade art!
Leap weekly schedule: April 29- May 3
Monday- Helping Hands & Garden Club
Tuesday- Fun Zone & Basketball
Wednesday- Games at the school(due to no bus to go to Y)
Thursday- Andrew Park
Friday- Movie Night
Today we are focusing on Doubles and Doubles +1 during Math Win!
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Busses will be running about 20 minutes late due to an all school performance running longer than we expected
We always have a great day when we are greeted with a smile!
Family Breakfast
Arts at Andrew is tomorrow! Artwork will be up for viewing tomorrow during the family breakfast and the silent auction will start at the event tomorrow night. See you there!
Tomorrow, Friday, April 26th is our Family Breakfast. Doors open at 7:30. Hope to see many of you there!
Jack enjoyed a great day at the Jackson County Track and Field day hosted by Maquoketa High School's Student Senate. All participants had a GREAT day!
Leap weekly schedule:
Wednesday- swimming at YMCA
Thursday- Little Bear Park
Friday- Movie Night
The students of Andrew Community School would like to invite you to:
“Growing Leaders At Andrew” LEADERSHIP DAY 2019
Friday, May 10, 2019
12:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Rain date set for Friday, May 17th.
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/hLZDEvzJd81RbzME9
After two Thursday’s of rainy nights we finally made it to a park! The adults are freezing but the kids are loving it!
Middle school listening to our guest speakers for their STEM unit: Farm-to-Table! Thank you Chris and Janie for speaking to our students!!
Thanks to a very generous cash donation, we were able to purchase some food for our Free Little Pantry. Jack had a GREAT time helping to pick out the yummy food to put in the pantry.
ARTS @ ANDREW Friday April 26th from 5:30-6:30
Bonus: LEAP will be serving a FREE family meal in the cafeteria. Watch our street musicians throughout the school, check out our art silent auction. Funds raised help support the Fine Arts Department at Andrew School. See you there!
These girls made my morning at LEAP! Nothing better than good friends, singing & lots of giggles!
Learning about reduce, recycle, and reuse. We picked up "garbage" on out garbage trucks.
3rd graders learning how plants grow flowers by pollinating other flowers.
Please complete the following survey no later than April 19th! Thank you!
https://mra.leaderinme.net/survey/index.php?r=survey/index&sid=827926&token=9d30bc716ca9fcbd4cf44f0ca5594d42&lang=en&newtest=Y
Lots of fun at Leap tonight during Basketball and Fun Zone
These middle schoolers have a green thumb! These tomatoes 🍅 will be so good on a BLT!
Middle school is learning about Farm to Table! There is no better representation of this than our school chickens. Thank you Carmel, Butterscotch and Coco for providing us with eggs daily!
Reminder: Tomorrow Wednesday April 17th is swimming after school! If you are signed up please bring a swim suit and towel!
Middle School working hard to set some edgers... we can do anything we put our mind to!
