If you are interested in volunteering, please let us know by commenting below or sending an email to jrabe@delwood.k12.ia.us or jflanigan@delwood.k12.ia.us.
Thank you in advance for your involvement!
STAFF SHOUTOUT: Our next shoutout goes to Jenna Spencer. Miss Spencer teaches music and band and is also in her second year at Delwood Elementary! She is such a kind, caring person and is very intentional about connecting with each of her students.
Here’s what her colleagues say about her:
"Jenna has a very kind heart and always wants to do what is best for students!"
"I appreciate Jenna's great story telling ability. She always can add something to a conversation or discussion with a personal reflection or experience. And, she does it in such a calm, unrushed manner so you can fully appreciate the whole story. "
"Jenna is an incredible music teacher who brings so much energy, creativity, and passion into everything she does. She goes above and beyond for her students and is always willing to step in and lend a helping hand wherever it’s needed. Jenna’s positivity, teamwork, and dedication make her such a valued part of our school community, and we are so lucky to have her on our team!"
"Jenna is always kind and caring towards others. She always goes the extra mile for others, and looks for opportunities to support and collaborate with her colleagues. She is She is always thinking of ways to improve and grow, but also takes the time to celebrate when things go well. Her work with our band students has been incredible to watch over the past two years- their growth is reflective of the hard work she puts in to making them great musicians and individuals."
-Julia Rabe, principal
Thank you, Jenna, for making Delwood a great place to be- we are lucky to have you!
STAFF SHOUTOUT: Our first shoutout of the week goes to Peyton Sierra, a second-year Kindergarten teacher here at Delwood Elementary!
Mrs. Sierra is known for her positive energy, kind heart, and dedication to her students and colleagues. Her classroom is a place where learning is filled with joy, students feel loved, and everyone is encouraged to grow.
Here's what some of her colleagues have to say about her:
"Peyton is always a go-to coworker and an amazing friend! She is someone you can always count on no matter the situation. Peyton is consistently willing to step in, lend a hand, share ideas, or offer support whenever it’s needed, and she does it all with such a positive attitude. Her kindness, teamwork, and dedication make a huge difference in our day-to-day work, and our school is truly better because of her. We are so grateful to have Peyton!"
"I love the relationship Peyton has with her students. You can tell every student loves learning from her and she cares deeply about her students. I appreciate all her energy and enthusiasm she brings to any task she is doing. "
"Peyton is a fun, go with the flow teacher! Her classroom always seems so happy and inviting!"
"Peyton has high expectations for herself and her students. She always looks for ways to make our school better and bring new and fresh ideas to try. I appreciate her work this year with our student leaders and community projects, as well as her involvement on our leadership team. Peyton is a great asset to our school and we are lucky to have her." -Julia Rabe, principal
Thank you, Peyton, for making Delwood a brighter, stronger place for our students and staff every day.
Delwood Community School District is proud to announce their partnership with ZeroEyes, Inc. to provide weapon detection services for the district. As part of this partnership, ZeroEyes will be conducting a field calibration test on Friday, January 9th at 2:00. As part of this calibration, a representative from ZeroEyes will walk around the building with a fake replica weapon being escorted by law enforcement from the Clinton County Sheriff’s department. So you will notice a law enforcement presence at the school, but Delwood CSD would like to assure you that there is no active threat to the school nor the community.
Delwood CSD would like to thank you for your understanding and cooperation during this time.
Our staff shoutout goes to Mrs. Doll! Through dedication, patience, and a true passion for literacy, she works individually and in small groups to help students build confidence, strengthen skills, and discover the joy of reading. Her impact goes far beyond the classroom—building relationships with them and supporting their path to success.
Thank you for the heart and passion you bring to your work and for making such a meaningful difference for our students at Delwood every single day!
1st Place- Emerie Henson (7,674 correct questions answered)
2nd Place- Ava Brown (7,406 correct questions answered)
3rd Place- Trace Flagel (4,455 correct questions answered)
Third Grade also took 1st Place as a class with an average of over 2,147 correct questions answered per student. They absolutely rocked it!!
We would also like to recognize our December Top Ten:
Mila Doubek, Logan McDermott, Colt Hughes, Josie Kilburg, Noah Marshall, Wyatt Rabe, Lincoln Irwin, Kenley Doubek, Isabella Ingersoll, and Chloe McClain
Your hard work and dedication to learning shines through- Way to go!
December is the season of giving back, and our students are leading the way! 🎄✨
Through our Giving Tree project, our students practiced "Thinking Win-Win" by pairing leadership with heart. On Monday, our students hit the road to deliver donations and sing carols at local nursing homes! 🎤🏘️
We are so proud of their commitment to service and so grateful for everyone who donated to make this happen.
Together, we’re making the holidays a little brighter! 🌟
#StudentLeaders #DelwoodGivingTree #SpreadJoy
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TK: Heidi has been participating so well during lessons and has been working hard on solving conflicts independently. Braylynn always gives her best effort and strives to reach every goal she sets, especially during math activities. - Ms. Eden
KINDERGARTEN: Mila and Beckett both have been coming to the carpet so quietly and being respectful to their teacher and friends! Keep it up! -Mrs. Sierra
SECOND GRADE: Allen Behrle and Adeline Kinrade--Both of these students have been doing a great job of being more involved in the class. They are participating in discussions by raising their hands and volunteering to share their thoughts and ideas. I love that they are both so much more outgoing and willing to share with the group! Keep it up Allen and Adeline! -Mrs. Eberhart
Natalynn Otten has been very focused on sounding out words and is using great strategies when she blending her sounds together. She has been coming into the room ready to get right to work and is making good choices during our work time. Thank you for putting in the effort it takes to be a better reader. -Mrs. Kleinsmith
As we've been preparing for the concert, Eoghan Ashpole has been giving his best effort by showing "riser-ready," singing his best, and responding quickly when given a direction. I can count on Eoghan to make good choices to help himself be successful!
Easton Edwards has been working hard in music. He is always looking for ways to help Ms. Spencer and the class, asks thoughtful questions, and works to better himself each class. I'm proud of Easton for his growth in music this past year! -Ms. Spencer
THIRD GRADE: Emerie Henson, Josie Kilburg, and Mila Doubek- These three students stand out for following expectations even when no one else is looking. They frequently have their hands up to participate in class. They also work hard on independent work and ask questions when they don't understand. -Mrs. Keiffer
FOURTH GRADE: Jaycee Cavanagh has been demonstrating extreme kindness when her classmates need help. She is the first one to volunteer to lend a hand, to give encouragement, and help with anything that others need. She is a great role model for others and continues to lead by example. I am so proud of her! _Ms. Hodge
FIFTH GRADE: Lincoln Irwin's determination, work ethic, never-give-up attitude, and sense of humor are helping him make incredible strides in fluency. He set a goal and has been working very hard to reach it. His effort, positive attitude and excitement have helped him make great gains. Way to go!
Haiden Hughes has shined on both the math and reading and tests for the last units. She has also been a fabulous partner in groups where she takes on a leadership role and keeps everyone on task and working together. Keep it up! -Mrs. Maher
Congratulations to each of these students- we are so proud of their kindness, hard work, and leadership!
Thank you to every one who took an ornament from our Giving Tree for our friends at Jackson Ridge! We love being able to give back to those in need, and our students enjoy being a part of service learning projects like this one. Your generosity is much appreciated! Please make sure to have ornaments and gifts returned to the school by this Friday, December 12th so we can coordinate times to get the gifts delivered.
Delwood Stakeholders,
We have updated our Special Education Delivery Plan and it will remain on our website for public comment until December 10, 2025. The plan will then go to the school board for approval. If you have comments regarding the plan, please contact Mr. Trenkamp, Special Education Director at Ntrenkamp@delwood.k12.ia.us
The Delwood Special Education Delivery Plan can be accessed here.
Congratulations to the students who earned a shoutout this week for their hard work and responsibility!
Preschoolers Aiden, Cal, and Cam celebrated their shoutout lunches on Thursday with no preschool on Friday.
Beckett, Addison, and Jovie for working hard on tricky reading skills, lending a helpful hand, and doing a great job following directions.
Addison Lafrenz for absolutely rocking it this week by improving her fluency every day, putting in her best effort, and keeping a positive attitude.
Colt Hughes for being an awesome leader in PE class and impressing his teacher by writing a long response with several details from the text.
Wyatt for achieving the most growth this month in math on IXL, hitting triple digits in the math arena.
Violet for the highest positive gains in both math and reading on IXL this month.
Tanner Usher for helping to sort through sound wall materials.
Kingston for coming in ready to work each day this week, responding politely, and getting started right away.
Blake for being so helpful cleaning up the classroom and always putting her best effort into everything.
Cohen for working hard on his handwriting and showing kindness by always thinking of others.
Trace for doing a great job this week helping a TK friend during recess while lining up.
Keep showing up and doing your best! We love celebrating your success!
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Our staff shoutout for this week goes to Mrs. Maher, our 5th grade teacher at Delwood Elementary.
Principal Rabe said that she appreciates Michelle's dedication to excellence and having high expectations for all students. She is organized, and always finds a way to get things done. She prioritizes her students growth and does a nice job celebrating their successes. She is a strong instructional leader in our building and brings many years of experience to the classroom. She had 100% of her students proficient in math and reading last year on our state assessments, which is a strong reflection of her dedication to success and collaborating with her colleagues to help students grow."
Her colleagues had the following to say about her:
"Michelle is a colleague who is always willing to collaborate to find what works best for students. She consistently pushes students to reach their fullest potential. Highly organized, well-spoken, and passionate about everything she does, Michelle brings dedication and excellence to every aspect of her work." -Mrs. DeMoss
"Michelle has been a wonderful mentor to me at Delwood. In my first years here, she was very helpful in keeping me on the right track with everything we were doing at school. She has become a great resource for me and usually has the solution for whatever problem I might throw at her." -Mr. Cavanagh
Thank you, Michelle, for being an important part of our Delwood team!
