π« π Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!π π
With 102 buses, 50 vans, and over 37,000 miles traveled each week, our transportation team at CRCSD is simply amazing! Today, we want to give a big shoutout to our dedicated team of 105 bus and van drivers who safely transport over 4,500 students to and from school every day. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!
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Our 2023-24 Outstanding Volunteer Award Celebration was held Monday evening. We recognized 32 fantastic community members involved in our schools and making a difference.
Please follow the link for more information about the honorees.
crschools.us/about/volunteer/volunteer-recognition-2023-24/
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Truman Early Learning Center celebrated Bus Driver Appreciation Day by giving its drivers and bus attendents a special thank-you gift. Each day, nineteen buses safely transport students to and from the school. Truman’s principal, Monica Frey, wanted to say thank you: " Sometimes preschoolers can be real characters to deal with, so we wanted to say thank you to the drivers for being so careful and patient with them."
The gift bag included a bag of chips, a soda, and a candy bar.
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π’ Just a friendly reminder that there is no school for student on Monday, April 22nd.
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Hurry! There are just a few days left to submit your CRCSD Community Facility Survey! Help us reach our goal of getting 10,000 responses. Your input will help to shape the future of CRCSD. The deadline to complete the survey is 11:59 PM on Monday, April 22nd.
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π Get ready to meet some more of our amazing Homegrown Heroes! These are just a few of the teachers and administrators who are also proud CRCSD alumni, who have returned to serve in our building. π« π We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your commitment to giving back to our community!π
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π π Misplaced your CRCSD Community Survey? Threw it away?π€
No worries! Simply email communityrelations@crschools.us and we’ll get you another copy. π¬ Remember, your feedback matters and surveys are due by 11:59 PM on April 22, 2024.
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Friendly reminder: No school next Monday, April 22nd. And while you’re marking your calendars, don’t forget to add these other important dates that are coming up.
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Way to go Warriors!
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We are almost halfway to our goal of 10,000 completed community facility surveys. You have one more week to submit yours!β³ This really is your chance to have your voice heard and to help shape the district’s future.
πIf you threw your mailed copy away, we do have a few extras at the ELSC building, and you can call 319-558-2202 to get one.βοΈ If you deleted the email version of the survey, a reminder email will be sent out from School Perceptions on Thursday (4/18), so be on the lookout for it.
Thanks to the 4,584 people who have already completed the survey. We appreciate your participation and input.π
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βοΈ This morning, a survey reminder email was sent out to staff and families. The survey asks for community input on the District’s facility needs and how to address them. We encourage everyone to participate! Help shape the future of our district for our students and staff.
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On Thursday, the Washington High School Theatre Department and Playtime Poppy allowed students to experience life behind the scenes of a theatrical production. Third graders from Erskine Elementary School and Johnson STEAM Academy learned about building and painting sets, costumes, applying make-up, fly lines, and using a lift to adjust the lighting.
Washington High School and Playtime Poppy will present "The Hardy Boys," a modern twist on classic novels, April 18 – 20.
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πΆπ« Happy National Dog Therapy Appreciation Day!πΎβ€
Today, we’re giving a special shoutout to our District’s furry friends, who bring comfort, joy, and support to our students and staff. Currently, CRCSD has 9 therapy dogs, including Simba, who is our newest addition and serves at Jefferson High School. Here’s to the bark-tastic work our four-legged friends do in our schools.π
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π β° Donβt forget to fill out your CRCSD Facility Survey! The survey is coming from School Perceptions and was emailed and mailed out last week, so check your mailbox/inbox. The survey aims to gather stakeholdersβ input on our facility needs and how to move forward with our Facility Master Plan. Your participation in this survey is crucial as it will help to shape the future of our district. Please complete the survey by April 22nd and encourage your friends, family, and neighbors to do so as well.π£ Help us reach our goal of getting 10,000 completed surveys!π
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Students and staff across the District observed the solar eclipse Monday afternoon.
Taft Middle School provided viewing glasses for nearly 700 students and staff. Mr. Koepke has been preparing students for the event in his 7th and 8th grade science classes. "This is a once in a lifetime event for many students. While it may happen often, it does not happen often for where you are on planet Earth," says Mr. Koepke. Many students thought it was interesting and appreciated the rare occurrence. Some thought it would be darker, but everyone noticed a distinct temperature drop.
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π£ π CRCSD is conducting a comprehensive community survey to gather input from our staff, families, and the broader community regarding our facility needs and how to move forward with our Facility Master Plan. The survey, administered by an independent research firm, School Perceptions, was sent out earlier this week. So, check your email and mailbox for your copy and complete it by April 22nd. Our goal is to get over 10,000 responses!
*All participant responses and contact info will be kept confidential.
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π Join us in applauding the incredible dedication and passion of these Cedar Rapids Community School District teachers and administrators, who are also proud alumni! π π« From once walking the halls as students to now shaping our students’ futures, these individuals have come full circle.π #homegrownheroes #wearecrcsd
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The Kingston grounds crew is preparing for one of the season’s largest CRCSD Track and field events on Saturday. The Kingston grounds crew i boys are hosting the Draxton-Stiers Invitational, and the Kennedy girls are hosting the Wilkinson Invitational. Both events begin at 10:30 a.m.
The co-ed event and moderate weather are expected to bring larger-than-normal crowds to the facility.
The Kingston grounds crew is part of the District’s Buildings and Grounds Department.
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π Happy National School Librarian Day! π« π
Today, we are taking a moment to celebrate the incredible school librarians in our district. These champions of literacy guide students on their literary journey and help to foster a love for reading. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff! π Let us know who your favorite school librarian is!
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π£ Attention parents & community members:
Check your email and/or mailbox for a survey from School Perceptions. π¬ πThis independent research firm is working with the district to administer a comprehensive community survey around our facility’s needs. Your voice matters to us. Please take the time to share your thoughts by completing the survey by April 22, 2024. Your input will be kept confidential and returned to School Perceptions, who will analyze the data and report the findings to the Board of Education in the coming months.
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