Oct. Nov. and Dec. Hawk Herald http://5il.co/52tk
Our summer LEAP adventures continue today at Eden Valley near Baldwin. We had lots of fun hiking, crossing the swinging Bridge, checking out the observation tower, and catching minnows and crayfish. Some students even climbed through the crack of doom!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/nAX49ZpBddwRGHel2
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE: Tomorrow (6/6) YMCA staff are leading afternoon programs and activities, we are not going swimming at the YMCA.
Friday (6/8) we are going to Grand Harbor Waterpark. Younger students (K-1) are welcome to bring their lifejackets / puddle jumpers if they want to go in the lazy river or water slide. They are not required on the splash pads!
National Doughnut Day + Olivia’s 6th birthday + Creative Adventure Lab = Summer Adventure!
Tomorrow (5/18) is the last day for LEAP after school! The computer lab will still be open before school next week from 7am-7:40am.
We will have LEAP after school tonight prior to the Spring Concert. If your student will not be attending LEAP please call the office at 672-3221, thanks!
Today is the GREAT GIVE DAY sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque! A 24 hour online giving day to strengthen communities and inspire giving in our region. You can donate to Andrew School here:
https://www.greatgiveday.org/andrew
Andrew School was able to support Dance Marathon with a check for $731.41! Thank you to everyone for supporting this great cause! The winner of our class ice cream party was Mrs. Pitt's Kindergarten class, bringing in $212.76! Great job! #ftk
Reminder...there will be no LEAP next week on Friday, April 13th due to Leadership Day activities!
Tomorrow is the last day to bring in money for Dance Marathon! If you would like to join our celebration, please come to school around 2pm tomorrow afternoon. The top fundraising class wins an ice cream party and here are the standings as of this afternoon:
K-Pitts
PreSchool
4th Grade
K-Kilburg
3rd Grade
5th Grade
1st Grade
Middle School
2nd Grade
#FTK
Dance Marathon Update: Current Class Ranking by funds raised so far:
4th Grade
Kindergarten-Kilburg
5th Grade
Kindergarten-Pitts
1st Grade
PreSchool
3rd Grade
2nd Grade
Middle School
The class with the most money raised will win an Ice Cream party! Keep up the great work! #FTK
We have a slight change in programming for LEAP for tomorrow, April 4th. We will not be going swimming at the YMCA. We will have other activities at school for the 2nd - 5th graders. Sorry for the inconvenience! If your student will not be attending, please call the office at 563-672-3221 or write in your student's planner. Thanks!
Tonight at LEAP we played Gaga Ball and indoor soccer!
Out and About today at the Hurstville Interpretive Center! Thanks again Jess and Jenn!
Session 4 LEAP forms are going home today! New programs will start next Monday, 3/19. Please return them by Friday March 16th. #Iowa21cclc
https://tinyurl.com/ybl6lsww
Great turnout at the Carnival! Thank you to all the volunteers that made it happen.
The monthly Parent Lighthouse meeting will now be held on Wednesday March 14th at 6:30pm. Have a great Spring Break!
Spirit Week is next week!
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday: Wacky Dress Day
Thursday: Nerd Day
Friday: Black and Gold Day and Hat Day (bring $1)
On Sunday, March 4th the Parent Lighthouse Team is hosting a Carnival in the main gym for Pre-K - 8th grade from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. In order to host this AWESOME event, they will need a dozen or so volunteers to help make the afternoon a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Jess Wagner (563-542-5822 / jesswagner423@gmail.com) or Brittney Veach at billybrittneyveach@gmail.com.
On Sunday, March 4th the Parent Lighthouse Team is hosting a Carnival in the main gym for Pre-K - 8th grade from 1:30pm - 3:30pm. In order to host this AWESOME event, they will need a dozen or so volunteers to help make the afternoon a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact Jess Wagner (563-542-5822 / jesswagner423@gmail.com) or Brittney Veach at billybrittneyveach@gmail.com.
The Winter Ski Trip for the 4th - 8th graders is this Thursday, February 15th and the forecast looks great! Here are the trip details: http://5il.co/2l43
We had our first session of Yoga last night at LEAP before our Iowa State Extension program. #namaste
Check out what our friends from the National Mississippi River Museum brought to the afterschool program last night! We saw a Honduran milk snake, a corn snake, a Kenyan sand boa, and a pine snake.
Shout out to our middle school kids for helping run stations at the LEAP basketball clinic!
Our high score bowlers from LEAP this week were Jada and Chris! Congrats!
The Andrew School Parent & Community Lighthouse Team is hosting a FAMILY FUN DAY at the YMCA on Sunday, January 28th from 12:30pm - 2:30pm. Bring your swimsuit, or tennis shoes to play in the gym. There will be games and refreshments in the multipurpose room. All Andrew students and their families are invited to this free event! http://5il.co/2lne
New LEAP forms are coming home tonight for Session III which will run from January 16th - March 16th. Forms are due by Friday, January 12th. The registration form can also be accessed here: http://5il.co/2l3z
Just a reminder...Our current LEAP programs will run until Friday January 12th! New registration forms will be coming out very soon as well as a ski trip sign up for grades 4th-8th. Stay warm!
Winter 2018 Hawk Herald: http://5il.co/2kee
A couple of important LEAP updates...There will be LEAP tomorrow after school (12/14) prior to the Elementary Winter Concert, which starts @ 6:30pm. If your child is not attending LEAP tomorrow, please send a note or call the office @ 563-672-3221. There will be NO LEAP after school on Thursday 12/21.
We will still have LEAP on Thursday December 14th, prior to the Elementary Winter Concert, which begins at 6:30pm. Please send a note or communicate with the office at 563-672-3221 if you do not plan on attending LEAP this Thursday.
Thanks to all the families who have filled out the December Family Habit Booster! Please be sure to fill it out online or send in the paper copy by December 15th to be entered into the drawing to win Andrew Hawk prizes. 5 lucky names will be drawn live on December 18th.
https://tinyurl.com/y8uy528h
Please take a couple of minutes to fill out our December Family Habit Booster in the form provided below in the link. For any family that turns in a Family Habit Booster between now and December 15th (paper or electronic copy) your name will be put into a drawing to win Andrew Hawk prizes. Five lucky families will be chosen! Only one form is required per family.
https://tinyurl.com/y8uy528h
We are excited to gather with everyone tonight for Family Literacy Night! Our meal starts at 5:30pm. Local author B.J. Schwartz will be here from Plumery Tails Mal-amusement park along with malamute's Max and Odin! B.J. will have his books available before and after tonight's program.
A “Free Little Pantry” is a mini food pantry where those who want and/or need supplies can go.
Where: The “Free Little Pantry” is near the Andrew Little Leaders Daycare.
Why: There is a local need for FREE nonperishable food items and personal care items.
The “Free Little Pantry” is for anyone! Our “Free Little Pantry” is in need of nonperishable BOXED food items and personal care items that will withstand the freezing temperatures over the winter months. Please help us to stock our pantry by bringing items to school the week of November 5th to November 10th.
Reminder...LEAP forms for Session II are due tomorrow! New programs will start on Monday, October 23rd. Here's a link to the registration form: http://5il.co/236b
L.E.A.P. Session II forms are being sent home today! This is the last week of Session I. New programs will begin next Monday, October 23rd! This Session we have: Mississippi River Museum, Little Chefs (ISU), 3-D Printing Club, Hip-Hop Dance at the YMCA, Craft Club, Board Games Galore, Cooking Club, and Friday Flicks! Be sure to turn in your forms no later than Friday October 20th! Here's a link to the form as well:
http://5il.co/236b
Local author Kurt Wagner is coming to join our after school program on Wednesday to read his latest book, "Anthony's Happy Halloween." You can find our more about Anthony the Mouse here: https://www.anthonythemouse.com/
Check out this photo album from our Guitar Club's latest project. We purchased a Telecaster style guitar and build it from scratch. Paint, clear coat, wiring, pickup placement, bridge assembly, and more! All we need to do is add the strings next week and we are ready to rock! #iowa21cclc #AndrewLeap
https://photos.app.goo.gl/BHrFhVaCfPaKdip42
Reminder...the LEAP field trip forms for K-3rd grade to Papa's Pumpkin Patch need to be returned by tomorrow. http://5il.co/20l1
K-3rd Fall Field trip registration forms to Papa's Pumpkin Patch went home today! Please have them back by the end of the week! http://5il.co/20l1
4th - 8th students going on the Vertical Jump field trip need to have the e-waiver filled out online prior to attending. Here's the link: https://verticaldubuque.pfestore.com/waiver/
Sign up sheets are due this Friday for our 4th-8th grade field trip to Vertical Jump Park on September 25th. Here is a link to the registration form: http://5il.co/1vof
Online waivers must be filled our here prior to attending: https://vertical.pfestore.com/waiver/
Haven't enrolled yet in L.E.A.P.? Find out why everyone loves our groundbreaking after school program! http://andrewcsdia.apptegy.us/o/andrew-csd/page/meet-l-e-a-p