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CRCSD classes will dismiss 1 hour earlier than the normal early dismissal schedule tomorrow, Friday, March 31st, due to forecasted weather conditions. Elementary students will dismiss at 1:20; middle school will dismiss at 12:20, and high school will dismiss at 12:20.
So glad for those of us with derecho PTSD!!!
So only 40 minutes early for HS not an hr
Nathan Tae Bast
Thank you!
Good call, CRCSD!
Interim Superintendent Update
On Monday, March 27 board meeting, the Board of Education approved the appointment of Dr. Tawana Grover as the Interim Superintendent of the Cedar Rapids Community School District, effective April 3, 2023.
“The Board is excited to have Dr. Grover assume the interim role until her contract begins on July 1. There are big decisions that need to be made and Dr. Grover was available earlier than originally planned. I want to thank Art Sathoff for serving as interim when we needed him the most. He served with grace and his leadership guided us through this transition.” – David Tominsky, Board President
“Thank you for the opportunity to serve the district during a challenging time of transition. My five months here have given me an opportunity to see the many great things happening for students in the district as well as the challenges that are inherent in public education and large organizations. I really appreciate the many quality people I have had interactions with and the hard work they are doing on behalf of students.” Art Sathoff, Interim Superintendent
“As your next Superintendent, I am eager to use these next few months to extend my listening tour to meet and learn from staff, students, community members and business leaders. This provides valuable time to transition into the role to better understand the most immediate needs and lead CRCSD long into the successful future so Every Learner is Future Ready.” – Dr. Tawana Grover.
Art Sathoff’s last day at CRCSD will be Friday, March 31. Dr. Tawana Grover will serve as interim effective Monday, April 3, and begin her role as Superintendent effective July 1, 2023.
I’m so excited! I can’t wait to meet her.
Welcome, Dr. Grover!
Very good
YES!
Oh thank goodness.
The Monday, March 27, 2023, Board Meeting for the Cedar Rapids Community School District – Board of Education will begin at 4:45 PM with a Closed Session, and the Regular Meeting will follow at 5:30 PM.
crschools.us/about/board-of-education/meetings-and-agendas/
CRCSD Response to the Signing of Senate File 482
CRCSD stands strong in our commitment to welcome and serve our LGBTQ+ population with respect and dignity. We strive to create safe, supportive and inclusive spaces for all students, staff and families. In particular, we will do everything in our power to support and uplift transgender individuals in our district.
The newly signed law Senate File 482 requires students, employees, parents, and visitors to use bathrooms, changing rooms, and other facilities, according to their sex assigned at birth. Additionally, federal and state laws prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of gender identity. As a public school district, Cedar Rapids Community School District is required to comply with these laws.
We will continue to prioritize students’ sense of belonging in our schools. Students’ ability to use the restroom is a basic need and we will ensure it is met in a manner that is least restrictive and least disruptive to our students’ access to their education.
Just a reminder to all principals and superintendents who decide to follow the current, Iowa law on transgender‘s bathroom use. You can and most likely will be brought to court for breaking federal civil liberty laws because this is codified in the constitution of the United States. Federal law trumps state law. If the school is going to impose penalties on students who continued to use bathrooms that aligned with their gender identity you are reminded that you are obligated to comply with the US constitution and that the equal protection clause prohibits discrimination against transgender individuals (so that if they so impose penalties on students, the school district could be found in violation in a suit, as well).
I know you area state-run and -funded institution and that you really are supposed to follow laws. But what does this post mean? Are you going to enforce this law or not? Please just be clear about what you will do.
CRCSD is making a political statement here. Their rapid response team needs to be reminded that there was an election to the Iowa State Assembly in November 2022, and the overwhelming majority voted democratically against the kind of thinking behind this statement. Elections have consequences. State law supersedes any Federal law on Education. vide The 10th Amendment to the US Constitution. While empathizing with the very very small minority of Trans-students, I must forcefully say that I will not tolerate any gender-confused "men" (Trans or not) anywhere near my daughter's restroom/changing rooms. Period.
Thank you, Cedar Rapids Community School District, for caring about these students. As a former teacher, coach, LGBTQ+ ally, as well as having experienced being asked to help students start a GSA in a middle school to create a safe space and show support for their peers, I am very worried about these students that it discriminates on. Having a relationship with so many students in the middle and high school years has led me to confidently say that they, as a group, want their peers supported and treated respectfully. This is so sad for everyone and it affects all students, not just a few. Please fight hard for these students and allowing our classrooms, gyms, fields, lunch rooms, etc to be a safe space for all, no matter who they want to be called or identified with.
It’s good to know that our elected officials care more about appropriate useage of bathrooms meanwhile #1 cause of death in the country is fun violence. Your more likely to die from a school shooting then you are to get assaulted in a bathroom. But yea…makes total sense. I’m so sorry for our schools struggling to keep our kids safe and educated with these RIDICULOUS rules laws and crap pay they get. Our public schools deserve better. Our kids deserve better.
Thanks, Molly, for caring and doing everything you can in this situation.
That's a lot of words that don't say a single thing.
Can someone clarify what this actually means for trans students in CRCSD?
Poor kiddos. 😩
Which laws???? It sounds as if they are saying they will obey the federal laws.
Good! Some laws are meant to be broken and this is one of them!
Michael Peyton
If you are out enjoying the first day of spring with a walk along the CeMar Trail, you may notice large equipment moving dirt near B Avenue and 29th Street NE. Construction is underway for CRCSD’s newest school, Trailside Elementary. The dirt excavation started in March, and structural steel construction will be in the next few weeks. The school is scheduled to be open in the fall of 2024.
The CeMar Trail will not be affected by the construction.
How will the building be positioned on the green space?
Glad this neighborhood is finally getting a school!
So exciting!!
So exciting!!
What will happen to Arthur?
Andrea Johnson Irenesha M. Thompson … this the school ur girls will go to if they go to Garfield
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) is looking for a Communications Specialist who has a flair for storytelling, is proficient in simplifying complex topics, and is savvy in digital analytics. The Communications Specialist will develop marketing and communication content for all internal and external district communication, including an award-winning email newsletter, social media, web, video, and print. The person in this role must be proficient (and clever) at writing and able to produce clear and compelling content on tight deadlines.
For more information, please follow the link- ow.ly/emph50NmGHC
New recipe sneak peek! In celebration of National School Breakfast Week, the cafeteria will be serving up a new recipe tomorrow at breakfast, strawberry overnight oats served with a side of granola.
That is not enough food for most kids. 😕
Will they keep this on their menu every week at National School Breakfast Week?!?!
Looks delicious!
And what else?
Claudia Klenk
This identifies as real food
Important Changes to Medicaid
A community services reminder. Medicaid’s continuous coverage will come to an end on April 1, 2023; this is also referred to as “Unwinding.” CRCSD has many clients with Medicaid, and we want to remind those clients to verify that their contact information is up to date as this is how the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services will contact individuals who are impacted by this change in the coming month.
To learn more information about this change, you can visit this website- hhs.iowa.gov/ime/Unwind
This semester 24 juniors and seniors participated in CRCSD’s Work-Based Learning program, which connects students with an Individualized Learning Plan (IEP) to local businesses to develop real-world experience and 21st Century skills needed to obtain and maintain competitive employment.
Beginning this school year, students started learning real-world experiences throughout the district by working in the school buildings and at the Educational Leadership and Support Center (ELSC) in the warehouse, Buildings and Grounds department or Graphics and Printing department.
Please follow the link for more information and photos of students in action- crschools.us/2023/03/crcsd-students-learning-competitive-job-skills/
LeAnna Oliver
🏀 IAHSAA Class 4A Boys State Basketball Quarterfinal Cedar Rapids Kennedy vs. Pleasant Valley ᴴᴰ🎥 Live Stream 📎 www.bigthreenet.live-warstreamhd.com/hs-basketball.php 🗓️ Wednesday, March 8th ⏲️ 2:00 PM CT 📍 Wells Fargo Arena
March is National Nutrition Month, and this year’s theme is "Fuel for the Future." Our CRCSD food and nutrition department is devoted to fueling the future, serving approximately 15,500 nutritious meals daily and ensuring Every Learner is Future Ready through healthy school meals.
Can I have your autograph Megan
The Executive Director of Behavior Supports provides oversight to the implementation of the settlement agreement between the CRCSD and the US Department of Justice. This position will develop and oversee implementation of District policies and procedures to assist CRCSD employees and Crisis Prevention teams to appropriately respond to students in crisis to ensure Every Learner is Future Ready.
This position will work closely and collaboratively with the special education team and will review and analyze Physical Restraint, Crisis Intervention, and other relevant data to assess discrepancies with expected process and procedures and work with staff to implement the remedies. This position will provide written reports that detail the steps that have been taken towards meeting the requirements of the DOJ Agreement.
Please follow the link for more information- www.applitrack.com/cr/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Congratulations J-Hawk Academic Decathlon Team, on your 23rd consecutive state title, and good luck as you move on to the national competition in April.The Academic Decathlon team from Cedar Rapids Jefferson won the state competition on Saturday, March 4th in Urbandale, Iowa. Academic Decathlon is an academic competition where students study and take tests in ten subject areas centered on a common theme. This year the students studied topics related to the American Revolutionary War. The Jefferson team earned 57 of the 90 subject awards. The highest scoring decathlete at the competition was Danika Burkett. This was the 23rd straight state championship for the team from Cedar Rapids Jefferson. By winning the state competition, the team qualified for the national competition April 27-29 in Frisco, Texas. Team members include: Wrigley Brody, Levi Thompson, Sydney Proctor, Davonte Townsend, Danika Burkett, Andrew Garms, Killian Schlotfelt, Owen Steinke, Lydia Cassell, and Ethan Caton.
#JeffBleedBlue #JHSPlace2B
Outstanding! Congrats, J Hawks. Best wishes for Nationals!
Congratulations!!! Way to go!
That's so awesome! Congratulations.
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations 🎉
Amazing!!
🥳🙌💙🩵🤍🩵💙🙌🥳
Yay J-Hawks!!!!Well done all.
An exciting weekend for Metro Robotics at the First Tech Challenge: Iowa Championship held at the Xtreme Arena in Coralville, IA.
Metro Robotics Team 4175 won the 2022 – 2023 Judges Choice Award. The Team also hosted a 50-fan challenge, including a member from all 13 seasons that Metro has been part of the First Tech Challenge. Also, Chuck Tonelli was recognized as an Outstanding Volunteer Coordinator for First Robotics.
Congratulations to all the students and staff; their hard work and dedication made these events possible.
Science!!! Great job METRO
What a great accomplishment! Congratulations, Metro!
Congratulations, Metro. Judge's Award is a fantastic award and you have to be really good to earn it. Great job!
Good luck
Congratulations robotics team!!! This is a great accomplishment. ❤️
Congrats!
Congratulations
Prod alum here. I love seeing opportunities like this for students at Metro. Metro itself is an incredibly important resource in Cedar Rapids, and the more experiences students can partake in there, the better they will be in the long run, just like students at any "other" high school in the area. Also, way to go, Chuck Tonelli!
Way to go Metro!!! 👍🏻
This week, March 6th – 10th, we celebrate National School Breakfast Week. Breakfast is available each morning at all CRCSD schools, and research shows starting the day off with a healthy school breakfast ensures children have the nutrition they need to learn and thrive.
The Magnet Lottery closes tonight.
Please follow the link for more information- crschools.us/schools/magnet-schools/
#hereforthekids
The Chief of Staff/Board Secretary serves as the highly critical right-hand administrator to the Superintendent of Schools and Board of Directors. As Chief of Staff/Board Secretary this position provides leadership and oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Superintendent’s Office, Board of Directors, and operations/management of the Educational Leadership & Support Center.
This position requires a high level of skill in project management, knowledge of Iowa Law and legal requirements, and the ability to collaborate as a member of the executive cabinet.
Exceptional communication skills are a must as well as a high level of interpersonal skills to effectively work with a variety of stakeholders to ensure Every Learner is Future Ready.
Please follow the link for more information and to apply- lnkd.in/gvGUCrT
Good title change. They will have big shoes to fill!
There is delicious-looking food in the Ther Library, but you better not eat it. It’s a display of art called Paper Food Sculpture. First, students sketched the food in 2-D and then created 3-dimensional objects by sculpting them from toilet paper with water and watercolor paint. Eight graders looked at foods worldwide and shared celebrational family meal ideas to brainstorm favorite dishes.
Throughout the process, students problem-solved and collaborated with peers to construct each dish and completed it with a menu describing the food served. #hereforthekids
So cool! I love art!
I can’t get over the “flesh bread.” These kids are so funny. 😂
We love the thinking outside the box. Super intriguing project. It’s also a reminder about how much food unites us all in many different ways.
Great work!! What a fun assignment!
EVERYTHING LOOKS LIKE you couldn't eat and enjoy most of it.
That’s awesome 👏 What a fun project!
This is a wonderful project!
These are so cool!
That is cool!!
Love it!! 🥩🌮🍓
Nice work!!
When is spring break?
Christina Dukes
love it
The Cedar Rapids Community School District proudly offers in-district student choice with six magnet schools serving students in Kindergarten through 10th grade. The three magnet elementary schools have STEAM, sustainability, and leadership themes. The two magnet middle schools have the themes of STEAM and business and leadership. City View Community High School will focus on the theme of community.
#hereforthekids
Please follow the link for more information and to enter the magnet lottery- crschools.us/schools/magnet-schools/magnet-school-lottery/
You know, they advertise the crap out of this but never actually explain what this is. Is it a regular school? What is STEAM? Not enough information.
We’re so excited!!
They don't do anything for students. My students didn't learn anything at there magnet school. You say you offer all this stuff but it's a false tentative that they are giving just like so many other magnet schools. I say this is there way of covering up the fact is where they send trouble kids to and claim it a education place to learn differently…..just look at which schools they turned into magnet schools. High school magnet school that a joke because what they told my kid what they were doing…made it sound like they don't learn much of anything. Just my opinion
Jessica Klenk
The Cedar Rapids Community School District’s new Magnet High School, City View Community High School, will be located in the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance building in downtown Cedar Rapids next Fall. The proposed location was announced at the February 27th Board Meeting, with pending board approval expected in March.
Please follow the link for more information- crschools.us/2023/02/city-view-community-high-school-proposed-location-announced/
This is so forward thinking! Makes much more sense than the ‘every student should be college ready’ from a few decades ago. The alternative education choices available in Cedar Rapids just keep growing! I believe you are definitely on the right track!
So are you getting rid of Metro and this is taking it's place? Also is the city getting the electrical and HVAC ready or is the district taking on the expense? What about having the restrooms redone to be ADA compliant?
So they are repurposing the old Science Station/IMAX?
This is not a magnet school and is more like a trade school.
We’re so excited!!!
Love this idea!!!!
Steven Jackson you were wondering what they were building
Roosevelt "magnet" did nothing to help our kids.
This is so exciting! What a win for CRCSD!!
Address?
Andrea Johnson
Sarah Sarabi Merfeld Shriver
Ashley Massa
Jessica Klenk
Families, educators, school leaders, and public education advocates across the country are joining together in celebrating public schools, Feb. 27–Mar. 3, a week designated to highlight and show support for our local public schools. #hereforthekids