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Support your local student-farmers! 👩🌾👨🌾
The Metro Garden Market is officially back for its second year at Metro High School in Cedar Rapids. Our students have been working hard in the greenhouse to get everything ready for your spring planting.
Market Details
When: Starting today (Friday) through Sunday!
Where: Metro High School Greenhouse.
What’s in store:
Over 500+ plants grown entirely by students.
Jack-o’-lantern pumpkin starts for your future fall harvest.
Handcrafted garden essentials like bird feeders, planter boxes, and pots.
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to add some green to your space, come out and support these incredible students and their hard work. See you at the greenhouse! 🪴✨
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Growing minds and growing trees! 🌳📖
This morning, the City of Cedar Rapids Forestry team visited Viola Gibson Elementary for a special Arbor Day celebration. While recent rains made the ground a bit too muddy for our students to help with the digging today, they had a front-row seat to learn the "right way" to plant a tree!
The forestry experts walked our students through the entire process, from checking root depth to proper mulching, ensuring these new additions to our campus get the best possible start. It was a great morning of learning how we can all help keep our "Tree City USA" thriving. 🍃
A big thank you to the City of Cedar Rapids for partnering with us to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards!
#CRCSD #ViolaGibsonElementary #ArborDay2026 #TreeCityUSA #CedarRapids #PlantingForward #GreenSchools
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KLA Leaders are changing their community! Over 30 Kenwood Leadership Academy girls attend the Women Lead Change Leadership Conference in downtown Cedar Rapids.
We are so proud that they shared their skills with other attendees at their exhibition booth, sharing the 7 Habits of Leadership! They got to mingle with key speaker Shawn Johnson East and her husband. Way to go, KLA rockstars!
#crschools #7habits #WomenLeadChange
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🏢 THE HEARTBEAT OF OUR SCHOOLS: Administrative Professionals Day 🏢
If you’ve ever walked into a CRCSD building, the first smiling face you likely saw belonged to one of our Administrative Professionals. Today, we are celebrating the incredible individuals who keep our district moving!
From managing complex schedules and budgets to being the "calm in the storm" for a student having a tough day, our office staff does it all. As this year’s theme says, they truly hold "The Power and the Responsibility" of keeping our schools safe, organized, and welcoming.
Take a moment today to say "Thank You" to the office team at your school! Whether they are an Administrative Assistant, Registrar, or Secretary, our district simply couldn’t function without their expertise and heart. 💙🍎
#CRCSD #AdminProfessionalsDay #SchoolHeroes #EveryLearnerFutureReady #CedarRapids
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🌍 EARTH DAY 2026: Our Power, Our Planet 🌍
Today, we join millions around the globe to celebrate Earth Day! This year’s theme, "Our Power, Our Planet," reminds us that when we work together—as students, teachers, and families—we have the power to create a sustainable future.
In CRCSD, we see that power in action every day, from our school gardens and recycling programs to our students’ passion for environmental science.
3 Simple Ways to Celebrate "Our Power" Today:
♻️ Audit your bin: Make sure your recycling is clean and correctly sorted!
🚶 Human-Powered Commute: If you’re able, walk or bike to school or your favorite local park.
🗑️ Community Cleanup: Grab a pair of gloves and spend 10 minutes picking up litter around your neighborhood.
Let’s keep Cedar Rapids beautiful for generations to come! 🌿💙
#CRCSD #EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet #SustainableCR #EveryLearnerFutureReady
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🌟 STAFF SHOUTOUT: Morgan Meese 🌟
At Roosevelt Creative Corridor Business Academy, Morgan Meese is a master of the "human connection." A fellow staff member recently shared why Morgan is such a vital part of the RCCBA team:
"Morgan consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her students feel safe, supported, and truly valued. What makes her so impactful is her ability to genuinely listen—not just to words, but to needs and emotions. In environments where students may face uncertainty, her calm and supportive presence helps ground them."
Whether she is problem-solving a tough moment or celebrating a win, Morgan’s student-centered mindset makes a world of difference. Thank you, Morgan, for being a steady, caring force in our district! 💙
#CRCSD #RCCBA #RooseveltCreativeCorridor #StaffAppreciation #EveryLearnerFutureReady
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More than just shelves and silence, libraries are where "once upon a time" becomes "I can be anything." 🚀
For young school kids, the library is a vital space because:
It levels the playing field: Every child gets equal access to the same high-quality stories and technology.
It builds "Information Literacy": In a world of screens, librarians teach kids how to find the right answers, not just the fast ones.
It’s a safe third space: A place to explore interests outside of a graded classroom environment.
This #NationalLibraryWeek, let’s celebrate the magic of the library card—the only "credit card" that pays off in imagination! 📚✨
#NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesTransform #FutureReaders #SchoolLibrary
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🐢 ISASP TIP: It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint! 🐢
When it comes to the ISASP, "finishing first" isn’t the goal—accuracy is!
With the new 2026 adaptive questions, the test actually adjusts to your student’s performance. This means the nuances of each question are more important than ever. If a student finishes a 75-minute Reading test in just 20 minutes, they might be missing out on the opportunity to truly show what they know.
How to help your student tonight:
🛑 The "Speed Bump" Rule: Remind them to slow down and read every prompt twice.
🔍 Check Your Work: Encourage them to use the extra time to review their answers before hitting "Submit."
🏁 Quality over Quickness: Remind them that there are no prizes for being the first one done!
Let’s encourage our learners to take their time and do their best work. 💙🍎
#CRCSD #ISASP2026 #SpeedBumpStrategy #TestingTips #EveryLearnerFutureReady
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