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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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/
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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The Magnet Lottery closes tonight.
Please follow the link for more information- crschools.us/schools/magnet-schools/
#hereforthekids
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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
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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
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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/
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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/
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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
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