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John F. Kennedy High School students shared the spirit of giving with food baskets for those in need. The Cougar Corner Food Pantry and parent donations supplied 79 families with the ingredients for a holiday feast.
"We want to help, and not everyone is blessed to have a Thanksgiving meal, so we want to share with those that cannot afford it," said Liza- KHS Junior.
In the four years that Kennedy offered the baskets, each year they have served around 50 families; this year, 79 families requested Thanksgiving baskets.
A tradition continued Tuesday with the 48th Metro High School Thanksgiving lunch. The meal offers all the fare of a traditional Thanksgiving meal in a relaxed, fun-filled environment.
The event takes weeks of preparation and is a learning experience as students are responsible for different elements, from cooking the turkeys to decorating the dining area.
"Metro has done this since 1974, and our staff looks forward to it every year because it provides a sense of family for our kids," said Dawn Bouzek- Metro Facilitator.
The event typically sees 150-200 guests; all current students, staff, and retired staff are welcome to the feast.
I loved this when I went to Metro! It was so much fun preparing and I took a lot of photos for the school. I’ll never forget it and I’ll always feel proud I went to a school that did this for students and their families.
I was lucky to be invited a number of times. Yummy, and such a great experience all around for staff, students, and guests.
I’m so jealous and hungry by looking at this post. Everything looks great!! Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Great event! Congrats on continuing this fine tradition! Make us all very proud!
A lot of talented kids at Metro.
Great experience!
Such a nice event!
Fabulous. Love this.
May I, as former staff of Tyler Elementary, attend next year?
Come on with the greens!
Bettie Webber
Washington High School IJAG (Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates) students are creating and donating tie blankets as part of a community service outreach.
"The blankets will keep people warm for the holiday season," says Avianna- WHS junior.
Students have chosen the Willis Dady Shelter to receive all 36 blankets.
Great job iJAG Wash!
Great job and am sure the blankets will be appreciated.
That's great! Good job!
Great!
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Nurse Practitioner Week 2022 is underway, thank you for all the medical care and support you have shown the past year to CRCSD students and staff.
Metro Care Connection is a school-based health center in three high schools staffed by pediatric nurse practitioners. They provide physical and preventive health services to students in a youth-friendly environment for all Cedar Rapids Community School District students PK-12. Services are provided to students regardless of their ability to pay.
For more information about Metro Care Connection, please follow the link- crschools.us/students-and-families/student-services/health-services/metro-care-connection/
Kaia Munger
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🚨❗❗ State Championship ❗❗🚨 🏈 Lewis Central 🆚️ Xavier, Cedar Rapids 📆 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 🕥 kick off 7pm 💻 If you can't make it, you can watch the game live at 👇👇👇 onelink-channel.berkahkeun.com/hs-football.php?live=IHSAA+REGIONAL+FINAL 🚨 Link free💯 ,Please Support and Share,thanks you 💙💜❤
Congratulations to Cindy Garlock for being elected the 2022-2023 Vice-President Director, Board of Education.
Congratulations Cindy Garlock 👏
Congrats, Cindy. Leadership in very good hands.
Congratulations Cindy. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher back in the day.
Congratulations to Cindy!!!
Congratulations, Cindy!
Congratulations Cindy!
Congratulations!
Congratulations Cindy!
Yes, congratulations Cindy
Congratulations to David Tominsky for being elected the 2022-2023 President Director, Board of Education.
Congratulations and blessings to you and your family
Young Artists Etch Color on City of Cedar Rapids Snowplow.
Students in the Mural Club at Hoover Community School have put the finishing touches on a piece of art. This snowplow is from the City of Cedar Rapids and will be moving through the streets this winter, removing snow.
With assistance from the Hoover art teacher, Renee Reedich, and support from the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy, the students painted the front of a City of Cedar Rapids snowplow.
Reedich adds the student’s favorite part of the process was using spray paint to cover the plow.
”I am extremely proud of my mural club students. They were so excited and enthusiastic through the whole process," says Reedich. "They have a lot of pride in their work and school. I feel the plow displays this in so many ways!”
So be on the lookout for this snowplow, and the Hoover Community School hopes it makes your winter experience a little brighter.
Wonderful Renee and the mural club!! What a great idea.
looks great
Amazing work, I love it
neat idea
Love it!
Renee Martin-Reedich
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Schools across the CRCSD held Veterans Day assemblies to thank all veterans for their military service.
4th and 5th-grade students at Harrison Elementary School serenaded local veterans and family members with patriotic songs.
Van Buren Elementary began its celebration with a presentation of the colors by one of their substitute teachers, Deb Covington. Mrs. Covington shared her experiences during the Vietnam War and showed a quilt she was gifted for her efforts in Operation Babylift. Mark Moyer, a former paratrooper, donated his uniform to the school.
Grant Wood Elementary Preschool-5th grade students showed their gratitude for our United States Veterans by creating appreciation cards distributed to all veterans who attended a veterans breakfast at Grant Wood’s business partner, the Mt. Vernon Road Hy-Vee. Also, the Grant Wood 5th grade students performed patriotic songs to all veterans in attendance under their music teacher, Mrs. Chloe Smith, to show their love and appreciation for our US veterans.
Please follow the link for photos-
flic.kr/s/aHBqjAeMnR
Thank you for thinking of the veterans, I am one myself. I am sure that there are plenty of students that have parents or grandparents that are veterans that could offer their perspective of their service, reasons why they served and where they were stationed that could add to students appreciation of military service.
Deborah Covington
The Monday, November 14, 2022, Annual/Regular Board Meeting for the Cedar Rapids Community School District – Board of Education will begin at 5:30 PM starting with the Annual Meeting, Regular Meeting will begin at 5:40 PM. crschools.us/about/board-of-education/meetings-and-agendas/
CRCSD Parents, there are four ways for you to give input on the new superintendent search. Join us! See here-
crschools.us/2022/11/superintendent-search-input/
From Rooks and Pawns to Queens and Kings, the Game of Chess at Metro High School.
Since at least 2005, chess has been played in classrooms at Metro High School. The boards come out, the pieces are placed, and the strategy happens, whether before or after school or during lunch hour. Whether you are a new player or an expert, the strategic moves of chess give students mini-life lessons as they move each piece toward the goal of “checkmate!”
Watch the matchups happen by following the link. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN2gyTHgBlE
At one time there was an alternative program at Harding for kids with potential, but a lack of support. We had 30 7th graders and 30 8th graders. Lots of hands on learning. The high point of our year was our chess tournament before spring break. You could feel the concentration as they spent time practicing the weeks before. During the tournament…opponents shook hands before they started…and the winner said ‘good game’ to his opponent after a match. This was serious, real stuff for them. I choked back tears many times…observing the potential these kids had. Chess does wonderful things to the brain. ♟❤️
Love seeing this game in schools.
CRCSD is holding public input sessions for the superintendent search. Please choose from 4 virtual sessions held on the 10th and 11th of this month. Follow the link for more information and to register for a session. crschools.us/about/board-of-education/superintendent-search/
The Franklin Middle School CR Quarterly Cuts tradition continues; one classroom buzzes with clippers as barbers cut fresh haircuts on students. But this month, there was a twist! Special guest Kimberly Carter, Kenwood Leadership Academy Magnet School principal, shared her talents in braiding students’ hair. Thank you, The Lounge Hair & Beard Parlor, for your continued support. Please follow the link for photos. flic.kr/s/aHBqjAdP7H
Students across the District have been enjoying unseasonably warm temperatures the past few days. Cleveland Elementary School 3rd and 4th-graders played soccer and tossed a football around during recess Monday.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the third annual Trunk or Treat Saturday. On such a beautiful day, we had 967 people come through the event. Thank you, volunteers, for decorating, supplying candy, and reaching out to the community.
CREA/CRCSD sponsors this collaborative community outreach event.
For photos, please follow the link- flic.kr/s/aHBqjAdiyB
Our top 4 Fan Favorite Trunks are as follows. In 4th place with more votes than you can throw a ring at, Washington FBLA with 75 votes. In third place we have enough votes to fill a skid loader, it is Cedar Rapids Custodial and Maintenance Education Association (CRCMEA) with 128 votes. In second place we went on a Jurassic Adventure with RCCBA twisting and turning their way through the jungle to find 111 votes. In the top spot they were really reeling in the votes they caught a whopper Fan Favorite, Pierce Elementary with a grand total of 237 votes.
Who won for best trunk and treat?
Say hello to the Jefferson Volleyball Coaches, Will & Amy Norton! This is their 8th year as head coaches, and both were assistants before that. Their favorite thing about coaching volleyball, "The relationships with the kids, and continuing to see them grow not just in volleyball, but also in the game of life, and having an impact on that" says Will.
Such great individuals and even better team together!! 💙💙
Yeah for Jefferson what an awesome duo!
Awesome people and awesome coaches!!!
You are a great team.
Oh, how wonderful Will and Amy! 🏐
Looking good, Norton’s. Thanks for all you do for kids!
So happy for you two!!!
Yeah, Will and Amy!
Miss you guys!!!
Are you related to Kevin Slaymaker?
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Yaaaaayyy for Will Man & Elsbie!!!!!
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❗❗❗ PLAYOFF GAMEDAY ❗❗❗ Washington Vs. Xavier | Iowa High School Football 📺 𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄 Stream link 🔗 – game-day1.broadcast4k.com/hs-football.php?live=Washington%20vs.%20Xavier Warriors @ Saints The Xavier (Cedar Rapids, IA) varsity football team has a home playoff game vs. Washington (Cedar Rapids, IA) on Friday, October 28 @ 7p. This game is a part of the "2022 Iowa High School Football Playoff Brackets: IAHSAA – Class 4A" tournament.
Share your input for the superintendent search via this survey link. Thank you, in advance, for your time.
survey2.ecragroup.com/index.php/518837?newtest=Y&lang=en
Don’t forget to join us for the third annual Trunk or Treat event tomorrow! Come on out for some spooky fun while you enjoy your favorite treats from your favorite school staff.
Join us to visit our newest elementary school, Maple Grove! We’ll be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house tonight, Thursday, 10/27. See you then!