If you would like help in registering your child/children for the upcoming school year you are more than welcome to come in to school on Tuesday August 3 or Thursday August 5. If these dates do not work for you please call (563) 672-3221 or email me carla.till@andrew.k12.ia.us and I can schedule you for another time. Thanks, Carla
Friendly Reminder.... Starting today, if you signed up for the Summer Lunch Program for the month of August please remember to pick up your meals between 11:00 - 11:30 (Monday thru Thursday).
Friendly Reminder..... Please remember to register your child/children online for the 2021-2022 school year. If this doesn't work for you please call school (563 672-3221) and we will be happy to schedule an appointment for you to come in.
Hello All, Hoping everyone is having a great summer. Just wanted to let you all know that online registration is open for the upcoming school year. You should be receiving an envelope in the mail in the next couple of days with directions to follow. Please be sure to log into the 2021-2022 school year and complete all of the steps. Your username is the parents last name and your password is located on the direction sheet. If you have any questions or need/want to come into school to register please feel free to email me or call the school 563 672-3221 and set up an appointment. Also included in the envelope is an application for free and reduced priced meals. Once again this year all students will be receiving a free breakfast and a free lunch but, if you feel that your family may qualify for additional benefits you must complete the application and return it to school. Thank you, Carla
We will be updating the look and feel of our website soon! We are wanting to make our site and app as user friendly as possible.
Here is the 2021-2022 School Supply list.
Here is a resource for students in Jackson County K-12 in need of school supplies!!
Supplies will be distributed at:
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Hall
208 W Maple St.
Maquoketa, IA 52060
Monday, August 9 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, August 10 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Wednesday, August 11 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday, August 12 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Friday, August 13 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Today is the day!! From 2:00pm-8:00pm today, the Maquoketa DQ will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Andrew Little League! Enjoy yourself with a sweet treat or supper from DQ. What an easy and delicious way to support our Andrew Little League! A big thank you in advance to everyone and DQ in Maquoketa! Please help SPREAD the word.
Next Monday July 5th from 2:00pm-8:00pm Maquoketa DQ will be donating a portion of their proceeds to the Andrew Little League! Enjoy yourself with a sweet treat or supper from DQ. What an easy and delicious way to support our Andrew Little League! A big thank you in advance to everyone and DQ in Maquoketa! Please help SPREAD the word.
Fun morning at summer school- kids were busy pulling weeds and planting sunflowers and then we’re rewarded with ice cream and a movie!
Some summer school fun from the past few days!
Summer school Parents: Notes went home with children who have missing summer school books yet! They are due back tomorrow because they need sent back to the Mississippi Bend Area library! Make sure and check your child’s bag for a note about which books they still have.
The summer school students had fun decorating Mr. Kirchhoff a birthday banner for his birthday today!!
Reminder Library books due back tomorrow Wednesday June 23rd.
Thanks to Maquoketa State Bank for a fun afternoon!
Fun afternoon with I-Smile and learning all about how to take care of your teeth.
Reminder summer school students to turn in i-smile forms today!
Swimming fun at the YMCA
Summer school: SWIMMING TOMORROW JUNE 17th at the YMCA from 12:30-2:30 We are leaving the school at noon and will be back around 3:00.
Make sure your child brings swimsuit and towel. If they forget they will be staying back at the school with a Para.
Lots of fun during art time and yoga! Ended the day with a game of Gaga ball!
Jackson County Emergency Management Announces RAVE Alert to keep the community informed during emergency situations (please see the attachment).
Interested in youth sports opportunities for your kids? The Maquoketa-Area Family YMCA is now offering registration for ALL YOUTH SPORTS for the entire 2021 - 2022 school year. You can sign your child up now ONLINE or in person at the YMCA. Check out the news section on our website for a link to view all offerings for the whole year.
Andrew Community School has 3-year old and 4 year-old preschool student openings for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested or have any questions please call the school at 563.672.3221.
Second week of summer school off to a great start! Fun this afternoon with Jenna from Ag in the Classroom. They learned all about Predators and Prey and played some fun animal games!
Water balloons and drip drip squeeze games. Miss Karyl was a good sport and played too!
Fun playing Dodgeball with the YMCA staff and popsicles to cool off afterwards!
More summer school fun and ice cream sandwiches to end the day!
Summer school students had lots of fun learning about building things from the Extension Office
Summer school afternoon information: Please check your child’s bag for important letters coming home today June 9th!
Having lots of fun in summer school!
Andrew Community Members,
A recent school partner informed us they have some refurbished computers they would like to donate to students who do not have this technology at home. If you have a technology need for your child at home, please fill out this survey (Link at the bottom)
Andrew school will share the information from this survey with our community partner to get in contact with you about this opportunity.
https://forms.gle/PNUZbUUA5tW8dDqL8
Get your two-person team signed up today! Every team is guaranteed two games in our double elimination brackets. The weather is looking to be great!
Eden Valley Part 3
Eden Valley Part 2
Summer school afternoons are off to a fun start! We went and explored Eden Valley today!
Just a friendly reminder to sign up for the Andrew Bags Tournament on Sunday June 13th. Please call Brittney Veach at 563.543.1395 or Jill Rockwell at 563.357.2873 to register your team. You can also sign up on Brittney Veach's Facebook page as well. Look for the Andrew Bags Tournament Event!! Hope to see you there!!
Reminder Summer School Students: We are going to Eden Valley for some hiking fun tomorrow afternoon Monday June 7th! Please wear tennis shoes!
Start your summer off with some fun and support our school at the same time! Don't wait - get your 2-person team signed up for the bags tournament next weekend!!!
Last call to sign up for lunches for the month of June. If you would like to sign up please do so before Friday, June 4th. The form will reopen the end of July for those who would still like to sign up for August.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdE1lSk67PDya85qgBkHA60Sft_J9MLJtOvxDhNpbJO91h3pw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Summer break!
Happy Summer Break!
Friendly Reminder.... Today Friday May 28th is our last day of school for the year and we have a 1:30 early dismissal
After school leap will not be going to a park due to the rain! We will stay at school and play in the gym.
Reminder: NO eap tomorrow Friday May 28th due to last day of school.
We made dream catchers in after school!
Fun at field day!
Tug a war was a huge success. The winning classes 3rd and 1st grade! We enjoyed popsicles too!
Water and kickball ☀️
The bubble man was very kind to bring the amazing bubble wands and solution !
Bubbles of fun!
1-Schmidt thought that Drip, drip, squeeze was a huge hit!! (Duck, duck, goose!)
And the fun continues!
1S enjoying the first few rotations at field day! Yard Games, shoe kick, beach volleyball and archery!
Field Day is underway!
Here is our 2021 Summer Adventure Schedule of activities. Please note the students will need hiking or good walking shoes on June 7th as they are going to Eden Valley. Also, on June 17th students will need to bring their swimsuit and towel since they will be going to the YMCA to go swimming.
Ms. Marla brought in some baby puppies for everyone to see! The kids in Mrs. Schmidt’s class were in LOVE!! a lot of “I want to take one home.” “They are so cute!” “I just want to hold them forever!” Thank you Ms. Marla
Thank you seniors for visiting us this morning! Congratulations!
Here is the link for the Spring Concert!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16IXgW_TZv7PQaonR0TQZXodVDJUJrHVj/view?usp=sharing
Wednesday May 26, 2021 will be a FULL day of school and NOT a 1:30 early dismissal as stated on the school calendar. Our last day of school for students is now May 28,2021 with a 1:30 early dismissal.
Thank you Jenna for teaching 2nd grade more about erosion. The erosion treat was awesome!!
Here is the 2020-21 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony from earlier today.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xo27Uz-k2sUQVqhvSB52yWKMItph9Jws/view?usp=drivesdk
The second graders had a great time making seed balls to help out the bees and butterflies in our community! Leadership day was a success!
Second grade leaders enjoyed Leadership Day!!!
Second grade leaders enjoyed Leadership Day!!!
Let your leadership shine! ✨
3rd grade at Leadership Day!
Group two just finished a round of headboard building with Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Thank you to the volunteers for teaching us some new skills and allowing us to make a difference in Jackson County!
🇺🇸Mrs. Schmidt’s first graders made Patriotic door hangers to give to the nursing home, for our leadership day project! We were focusing on habit 4- Think-Win-Win, habit 2 Begin With The End In Mind, and habit 6 Synergize! 🇺🇸
Our first group of Andrew Middle School students spent the morning with volunteers at Sleep in Heavenly Peace out of Maquoketa. Students, parents and teachers helped in drilling, sanding and assembling parts for beds to be given to families in need in our community.
Thank you Eric for opening early for us!
And the best part… ice cream! 🍦
🍨First grade stopped at Grandpa’s Parlor for some YUMMY ice cream. Officer Schroeder stopped by to say hi as well! 🍨
We didn’t forget recess!
Lunch is underway and they were starving!
The 1st grade field trip is underway! ☀️ 💦
Smiling faces and high fives!
In accordance with the new law signed by our governor, the Andrew School's mask mandate will end, effective immediately. Thank you.
The 2nd Graders had an awesome trip to Hurtsville on Wednesday! We had so much fun learning and exploring about animals. Thanks so much to everyone at Hurstville for a great afternoon.
3rd graders enjoying a beautiful day outside exploring at Hurstville!
3rd grade at Hurstville: part 2
3rd graders enjoyed learning and holding the animals at Hurstville this afternoon!
Thank you Jenna! The 3rd graders had a great time learning about the layers of soil and enjoying a special treat!
Parents and Community Members,
A letter came home with your students today about our summer lunch program. If you are interested in receiving meals this summer, please go to the Google Form and fill out the information.
The shirts were designed and the votes have been counted. The winning shirt will be announced on Leadership Day!
Today is the last day for Mon/Tues 3 year old preschool students and tomorrow is the last day for Thurs/Fri 3 year old preschool students.
4 year old preschool graduation is on Thursday night at 6:00- please RSVP to Miss Dolly to reserve cupcakes/juice to take home. 4 year old preschool students will return to school on Friday for a FULL day. Friday is also their last day of school! Please let Mis Dolly know if your child will be here so we can have a lunch ready for them.
Early out Wednesday at Prarie Creek fun part 3 of pics
Prarie Creek Part 2 of pics
Lots of fun at Prarie Creek on early out Wednesday! Part 1 of pics
Good Morning,
The seed corn is nearly all planted at Cornelius Seed which means deatsseling is around the corner.
They are looking for 14 year olds and up to hire for the 2021 detasseling season. Attached is a detasseling application and a link to a detasseling information video. They will need at least 100 detasselers to assist us with this critical piece of our production cycle.
Thanks for your consideration and if you have questions, please contact Chris Cornelius at Cornelius Seed 563.672.3463.
Video Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/fmlqm1knsxozswf/Detasseling%20Recruitment%202021_Cornelius%20Seed.mp4?dl=0
Wednesday May 26, 2021 will be a FULL day of school and NOT a 1:30 early dismissal as stated on the school calendar. Our last day of school for students is now May 28,2021 with a 1:30 early dismissal.
Friendly Reminder.... Tomorrow 5/12/21 is a 1:30 early dismissal
Lots of fun in after school this week!
First grade got to learn about trade with Jenna Stevens with the Jackson County Farm Bureau. They did a fun activity dealing with trading different goods. After trading they got to rate their satisfaction score. Thank you Jenna!
Tonight's Andrew CSD Special Board Meeting can be accessed via the following link:
https://andrew-k12-ia-us.zoom.us/j/84030232039
Meeting ID: 840 3023 2039
2nd & 3rd grade a had great time working on their state in the bag project!
Early Out Wednesday Fun
Friendly Reminder.... Today is a 1:30 early dismissal
Andrew staff wore blue this April to support autism awareness.
Happy Earth Day!
To celebrate our wonderful planet, Andrew Middle School students spent part of the afternoon collecting waste around our school campus and the city park.
We were surprised by the amount of garbage bags of trash we collected!
How did you celebrate Earth Day?
Thursday April 22 Leap will be at First Ward Park in Maquoketa. Please let me know if you plan on picking your child up there.
Fun at the park for after school
We are investigating how shapes fit together to create something new.
Wind is a tricky thing. 💨 We designed umbrellas that wouldn’t blow away! 🥳 We made connections to how trees survive in nature! 🌳
The 4th graders learned about how Iowa has changed over the years! the student's LOVED it!
Early Out Wednesday Fun!!
Friendly Reminder... today is a 1:30 early dismissal.
After School Schedule:
Early out Leap today April 14th at the school-Crafts & Games
Thursday April 15th Leap-Little Bear Park(let me know if you plan on picking child up at park)
Friday April 16th- Movie Night
Just a couple more pics to wrap up Day #1 of School of the Wild...
Ask your child what are invasive and noninvasive ways to tell a tree's approximate age?
How old was their tree?
What are some historical moments in US history their tree lived through?
More images from School of the Wild (SOW) Day #1!! 5th Grade parents, please ask your children each day what they learned about at School of the Wild. Each day will be a completely different!!
Here are some pictures from Day #1 of School of the Wild for 5th grade. This is program is for 5th graders only and is a taught in partnership with Jackson County Conservation Office. The purpose is to show students we incorporate all subject areas everywhere... even in nature.
If your child was invited to summer school please return the paper to school as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Non Fiction writing starts next week. Picking out our topics, is lots of fun!
Andrew Parent Lighthouse Bags Tournament
Leap (After School Program) will be going to the park in Lamotte on Thursday April 8,2021
Mrs. Schmidt's First Graders really enjoyed building with jelly beans and toothpicks in math today!
Easter fun in Kindergarten
Easter egg fun in Kindergarten
Ask 1st grade about Jelly Bean Building in math!
Here is the Hawk Herald that will be sent in the mail tomorrow. If you currently don't receive a copy in the mail and you would like to, please call the school office at 563.672.3221.
If you would like to look at past 2020-2021 Hawk Heralds, look under the Student/Parent Resources tab on our website.
Fun night of Crafts and Gaga Ball
Because of the shortened week next week, Monday/Tuesday 3-year-olds will come on THURSDAY, April 8 and the Thursday/Friday 3-year-olds will come on FRIDAY, April 9. If you have any questions, please let Miss Dolly know!
Friendly Reminder.... Tonight, Tuesday March 30, 2021 is Kindergarten Round Up. Please meet in the School Cafeteria at 6:30PM.
Get your Class Composites today at inter-state.com/flyerentry/58185HQ! Hurry, online ordering ends this Wednesday, 3/31/21.
From Little Leaders Daycare: The parent lighthouse team donated this wonderful table and chair set to us at little leaders for our children. We appreciate it so much!!
Part 2 of Hurstville fun!
Thanks to Jess and Tony from Hurstville for a fun afternoon!
Only one week left to order Class Composites! Visit inter-state.com/order and enter Order Code 58185HQ. Online Ordering ends on 3/31/21 so don't miss out!
Friendly Reminder: Today March 24, 2021 is a 1:30 Early Dismissal
I thought I would share these free Zoom sessions from Eastern Iowa Community College for Community College month with you. There are many exploratory sessions that would be great for high school students, but also for parents looking for further career education.
The Maquoketa Kiwanis Club has organized a family fun fundraising race. The event is called Miles For Maizie and will be held May 8th in Maquoketa at the YMCA. This is a family friendly event.
It is very important that your student/students are in their classrooms by 8:00A.M. Breakfast starts at 7:50A.M. giving students 10 minutes to eat before classes start at 8:00A.M. If your student/students are not present they are missing out on important instruction.
Get your Class Composites today at:
inter-state.com/flyerentry/58185HQ!
Hurry, online ordering ends on 3/31/21.
Today we stepped out of the classroom and into the operating room! Our surgeons did very well. All the contractions were saved! 🩺🩹❤️
Yesterday we practiced eating like various birds! We learned that a birds beak can tell us a lot! 🦅
Reminder After School Forms are due back tomorrow Thursday March 18th. 4th Quarter starts Monday!!
Anyone who is interested in the 8th Grade Raffle have the opportunity to watch it from their computer or phone live. The drawing will be held at 2:15 and can be viewed from the zoom link below.
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://andrew-k12-ia-us.zoom.us/j/84048153631?pwd%3DbG1CV2NRTE56MW9pY0RuK1hmUittQT09&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1616420133830000&usg=AOvVaw1JjVSwAh_hq3hftVlCeIgM
Oh those tricky leprechauns! 🍀
Picture Retake Day is Monday March 29, 2021.
Measuring with paper clips is a bit harder than cubes!
The Andrew School will be closed today, Monday, March 15, due to weather.
Families,
Here are the options for 4th quarter LEAP. The sign-up forms will be coming home with your children tomorrow. Please contact Melissa Widel if you have any questions.
Friendly Reminder.... Today 3/11/21 is a 12:30 early dismissal and tomorrow 3/12/21 we do not have school. Enjoy the extra long weekend!
Andrew Community,
Just a reminder that the AdCraft clothing store opened yesterday, March 9th and will close on March 16th. Orders will be shipped out on April 1st. You access the store by going to link below.
https://www.adcraftwebstore.com/SearchResults.asp?Cat=6126
Friendly Reminder..... Today, 3/10/2021 is a 12:30 early dismissal.
Families,
We wanted to pass along a summer learning opportunity from the University of Dubuque. If you have any questions please contact Peggy from the university @ udkids@dbq.edu.
Second graders continued their learning about Author's Purpose (P.I.E.) playing Pie in the Face. Lots of learning and laughing with this activity.
Parents and community members,
Our Spring AdCraft store will open on March 9th and close March 16th. During this short time you are able to order different Andrew apparel. Happy shopping!!
Fourth grade learned about plant and animal structures! Thank you to the Hurstville Interpretive Center for coming!
Thank you Miss Jess for sharing your milk snake and your fun activity about camouflage!
First grade learned about camouflage today with the help of the Hurstville Interpretive Center. They also got the chance to touch or hold the Milk Snake!
Fun zone is always lots of fun!
Reminder-NO LEAP next Wednesday March 10th and Thursday March 11th due to conferences. No school Friday March 12th.
Staff got in the Dr. Seuss spirit yesterday dressing alike on TWIN DAY!! We hope your children are excited to celebrate reading this week with our dress up days!!
The Cat in the Hat, Thing 1 and Thing 2 delivering treasures today!
Now THAT’s what we like to see!
Andrew MS students improved on meeting their individual math goal action steps during each week in the month of February.
Ending Tri. 2 on a positive note, let’s carry the growth into Tri. 3 on Monday!
From Little Leaders: Maquoketa Optimist club purchased a new chair from Furniture and Mattress Line in Maquoketa for Andrew Little Leaders to be used in the baby room. We are so grateful for this Wonderful donation!!
A HUGE thank you to our Andrew families for sponsoring our food drive over the past few weeks. We have LOTS of wonderful items to fill our little pantry over the next few months.
4th grade students learning perimeter.
4th grade students learning perimeter.
Second grade enjoyed learning about properties of solids, liquids, and gases with a root beer float experiment!!
Reading to partners in 1st grade!
7th grade is BUSY in the science lab! Data collection, prediction, teamwork and lots of learning!
Just a friendly reminder that today 2/24/21 we will have a 1:30 early dismissal.
Craft night was lots of fun tonight!
The 2nd-5th graders were excited the weather warmed up enough for them to go outside for recess yesterday. It looks like they had fun!!
3rd grade experimenting with magnets!
These 3 are getting ready for high school with a chemical reaction unit! Lots of learning, predicting, data collection and team work!
Sixth-grade mathematicians got right to it this morning while Mr. Riedesel met with teachers in the hall. The best part... he didn’t even have to give a direction!
Keep ‘putting first things first’ sixth-grade and we’ll reach our goal of mastering 56% of ALEKS topics by Feb. 28!
Due to poor road conditions the Andrew School will be delayed 2 hours today.
Due to poor road conditions the Andrew School will be delayed 2 hours today.
Friendly Reminder..... NO SCHOOL... Monday, February 15, 2021
Enjoy your day off. Stay warm and stay healthy!
Friendly Reminder... Tomorrow (2/11) is Picture Day. Bring those smiles!! All students will be photographed. If you would like to place an order, it must be done online at INTER-STATE.COM/ORDER and the online code is 57375YA At this time they are not offering class composites .
Just a friendly reminder that today is a 1:30 early dismissal.
Andrew CSD will be having a 2 hour late start tomorrow, February 9.
Families,
School pictures are scheduled for Thursday, February 11th. One thing that will be different than in the past is picture orders. The photo company, Interstate Studio, is doing all picture ordering ONLINE. The photo information sheet coming home today.
With the two cancelations last Thursday and Friday, we will be collecting any Valentine balloon orders on Monday. Please send those orders in!! All proceeds go toward the 8th grade trip.
Andrew School will be closed again tomorrow, February 5, 2021.
Due to the weather we are extending the bidding on the MEAT SLICER and STEAMER to the end of the day on Monday, February 8th. To place a bid, you must call the school @ 563.672.3221.
Playing bingo for the 100th day of school!
Middle School jumped in on the 100th day of School festivities too! 100 EBA's were created today! Our emotional bank account is over flowing and ready to fill other's buckets.
3rd graders as “100 year olds” today!
Due to hazardous weather in the forecast, Andrew CSD will be closed tomorrow, February 4, 2021.
After school fun!!
Families,
In case you missed it in the Hawk Herald, school pictures are scheduled for Thursday, February 11th. We wanted to make sure to get the information out to you, so you would not miss this opportunity. We hope to get fliers soon and send them home with your child.
Tayden says, “Missy’s spaghetti is mmm good!!”
Movie Monday on the Big Screen!
All kinds of fun with kinetic sand, Legos, Cootie game, and Magnatiles!
More Wednesday fun in after school!
Snow much fun on early out Wednesday’s ☃️
Just taking a moment to SHOW OFF a few hard working students with their locker caddies they sewed! #wearelearninglots
Just a friendly reminder that today is 1:30 early out.
Andrew School will be closed today, January 26, due to weather. Thank you.
There were also a couple snowmen created on our day of fun celebrating student reading and math growth!!
Some pictures of the students and staff having fun celebrating their growth from the fall to winter FAST Assessment!! Way to go Hawks!!
Snowshoeing fun in third grade!!
To go along with our early release today, there will be NO AFTERNOON PRESCHOOL or AFTER SCHOOL LEAP. If you have any questions, please call the office at 563.672.3221.
Andrew CSD will be dismissing 2 hours early today due to impending weather.
The fun continues at Leap
FunZone is loads of fun!
We have two items for sale, a commercial meat slicer and a commercial steamer. If interested please call the school with your best offer (573.672.3221).
Kindergarten inside recess consists of car playing, tower building, dinosaur roars, and coloring fun!!
Reminder Quarter 3 Leap starts tomorrow : Tuesday January 19,2021
Tuesday-Game night
Wednesday-Bingo Night
Thursday- Fun Zone
Friday-Craft Night
These 7th grade students are working the concession stand today! Need a treat or some fresh popped popcorn? We have it here at the school until 2pm. All proceeds go to their 8th grade trip!
Fun night of crafts Thursday night!
Reminder 3rd quarter leap starts Tuesday!
At Andrew we are celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. while also learning the difference between fact and opinion. These two students are taking the facts they have learned and using them to support an MLK writing project.
Snow fun!
Reminder After School Leap forms are due this Wednesday January 13th so I can plan for how many workers I need.
I am a little late posting...but last night was a BLAST! We made our own marble runs!!
Love partnering with the peeps at Hurstville! We had an amazing start to the 2021 school year by learning from Tony Vorwald via ZOOM in middle school science!
Fun in after school tonight!
Ms Houzenga, Andrew art teacher and Mr Kirchhoff, Andrew principal came up with the idea of students designing their own mask. One recommendation is to put their mask in the dryer for about 10 minutes before washing, it will (hopefully) heat set the permanent marker and last a lot longer.
Quarter 3 Leap Forms were sent home last night! Make sure and get them filled out and returned to school with payment by next Wednesday January 13,2021
Andrew CSD will be starting school on time as scheduled. Buses will need to be extra cautious and could run slightly behind. Travel in safely.
Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! We are excited to welcome students back tomorrow. There is a possibility of a delay or cancellation due to fog and road conditions so be sure to look for any updates before 6 am. Thanks!
Bellevue Youth Wrestling opportunity for both boys and girls.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lSmkM3rm1rxtTVEpRHu4GnffSvwIYYT4/view?usp=sharing
https://5il.co/o6fm
January Hawk Herald
Check out these young engineers SYNERGIZING!
Our second rotation of middle school exploratories have just started. We can’t wait to see what we can accomplish!
Friendly Reminder: today Wednesday, December 16 is a 1:30 early dismissal.
Friendly Reminder: With all this lovely snow that the kiddo's love to play in, please remember to send snow boots, snow pants and extra gloves/mittens for your child. Also with the kids wearing their masks to recess they tend to get wet. Please put a fresh mask in your child's book bag so they can switch it out with a dry one when necessary. Thank You
After a few days of testing, the Intro to Engineering students have decided to put their prototype ideas together to create a balloon powered car as a team. Testing on the new model should begin by the end of the week!
Lots of building going on at Leap tonight! 👷🏻♀️👷🏻
Thank you Jess and Hurstville Interpretive Center!
Here is our new Hawk Herald for the month of December. https://5il.co/nkdm
Fun afternoon of Leap on early out Wednesday!
Friendly Reminder: today , Wednesday December 2 is a 1:30 early dismissal.
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!