Cedar Rapids Community School District

🌟 Staff Spotlight 🌟Today we’re celebrating Emily! 💐

One staff member shared: “Emily has stepped into the SEI role at Hiawatha this year, and she has already made an incredible impact. With our team starting the year extremely short-staffed, Emily has gone above and beyond to support teachers and paras, ensuring student needs are covered while also making sure every team member’s voice is heard and their needs are met. When some of us had to be away for district training, Emily took the lead in finding coverage and communicating plans so the day ran smoothly. She continues to show flexibility, dependability, and a willingness to step in wherever needed. Her leadership and dedication have made a huge difference for our students and staff. Thank you, Emily, for being such a strong and supportive teammate!"

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Cedar Rapids Community School District

National School Bus Safety Week! This week we celebrate our amazing bus drivers and remind students about the importance of riding safely. Always follow the rules, stay seated, and be respectful, safety comes first! 💙💛

Thank you to all our drivers for keeping our students safe every day! 🚦
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Cedar Rapids Community School District

Reminder to our CRCSD families:

There is no school for students this Thursday and Friday 10/16 – 10/17/25.

This is due to staff having a Teacher directed day and a Teacher Comp. day.

Enjoy the long weekend students!
There is no school for students this Thursday and Friday, October 16 – 17, 2025.
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Cedar Rapids Community School District

Kindergarten students in Ms. Jenny’s class at Trailside Elementary successfully completed an integrated literacy and engineering project this week, building durable, "wolf-proof" houses for characters from the classic story, The Three Little Pigs. The hands-on activity reinforced lessons from the CKLA Knowledge Unit on stories and emphasized the value of teamwork and structural design.
Trailside Elementary School
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Cedar Rapids Community School District

Happy National School Lunch Week! This week, we celebrate the amazing cafeteria teams who provide nutritious, delicious meals for our students every day. Thank you for fueling our learners and keeping them energized for success!

What’s your favorite school lunch? 🍽️
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Cedar Rapids Community School District

🌟Staff Spotlight 🌟

Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Brown! 💐

One student shared:

“Mrs. Brown helped me a lot when I was new to this school. I was usually quiet in all my other classes, but I felt most comfortable in hers. She was really sweet and always checked on us, making sure everyone was involved and happy. She helped us build friendships through fun projects, and I felt really close with her—she’s absolutely the best of the best! Her class was so interesting that I was eager to come every day. She made reading new books and writing essays fun, not just because of her skills, but because of the relationships she built with us.”*

Thank you, Mrs. Brown, for creating a welcoming classroom and inspiring a love of learning! 📚✨ #StaffSpotlight #CRCSDFamily #ThankATeacher

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Cedar Rapids Community School District

Happy National Coaches Appreciation Day! Today we celebrate the coaches who inspire our student-athletes, teach teamwork, and help our students grow both on and off the field. Thank you for your dedication and guidance!

Tag a coach who’s made a difference! 🏀⚽🏈
Happy National Coaches Appreciation Day! Today, we celebrate the coaches who inspire our student-athletes, teach teamwork, and help our students grow both on and off the field. Thank you for your dedication and guidance!
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Cedar Rapids Community School District

Fire Prevention Week is Here! This week, we remind students, families, and staff to stay safe by practicing fire drills, checking smoke detectors, and knowing escape routes at home and school. Safety first! 🧯

Let’s work together to keep our community safe.

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