Crawdads, mosquitos, and frogs oh my! Last week, 3rd and 4th grade students had the opportunity to brainstorm ideas to add some visual flair to their concert music. With ideas ranging from holding stars, staff in costume, marching off stage, and suspending friends from the ceiling, we certainly had some colorful conversation! We worked together to combine actions and visual ideas to allow students to present their own creative takes on the songs. We are excited to perform for our school and community this Thursday, May 7th!
Throughout the year, Mrs. DeMoss has had the incredible opportunity to lead two amazing groups: 3-D Pens and Paper Crafts! Watching students explore their creativity and showcase their unique talents has been truly inspiring.
From imaginative designs to hands-on creations, these students have absolutely thrived—and had a blast doing it! We are proud of their hard work, creativity, and willingness to try new things.
This week (May 4th–8th) is Teacher Appreciation Week! This is a special time each year when we recognize and celebrate the incredible work our teachers do each day to support, inspire, and care for our students.
We would like to invite all students to join in the fun by participating in this week's dress-up days:
Monday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color
Tuesday: Dress like a teacher
Wednesday: Pajama Day!! Dress like a tired teacher!
Thursday: Hawaiian Day- Wear your summer vacation clothes!
Friday: Viking Spirit Day – Show your school pride!
Join us in showing our appreciation- let's celebrate our teachers all week long!🖤💚
Mrs. Kieffer’s third grade class did it—they filled up their marble jar and earned their well-deserved reward: Flashlight Friday! 🔦📚
Through teamwork, kindness, and hard work, this class showed what it means to support one another and stay focused on their goals. Recently, they got to cozy up with a good book and read by flashlight—a simple reward that felt extra special because they earned it together.
So proud of them for their positive choices and classroom spirit. Keep shining bright, third grade! 💛
Today, we celebrate the incredible leadership, dedication, and heart our principal brings to our school each and every day. Thank you for supporting our students, uplifting our staff, and creating a positive place where everyone can grow and succeed.
Students had the opportunity to buy temporary tattoos for their teachers, and our staff proudly wore their designs throughout the day. It was a simple, fun way to raise money and have fun!
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this event. We appreciate your help in making it a success.
To celebrate Earth Day, students created eco-friendly seed bombs made from recycled paper pulp and flower seeds. They learned how repurposing materials can help the environment while also planting something beautiful for pollinators and our community.
We can’t wait to see what blooms! 🌼🌍
🌎💚 What an Amazing Earth Day! 💚🌎
We are so proud of our students, and staff who participated in our City-Wide Earth Day Clean-Up & Community Project at Delwood Elementary!
From picking up trash and sticks to working side-by-side on our school grounds, it was wonderful to see everyone pitching in to make our school and community a better place. This was a great opportunity for students to give back and take part in caring for our community while working together. We appreciate everyone who helped make it a success!
📸 Check out some highlights from the day below!
Today we’re celebrating Ms. Melinda and Ms. Denise for everything they do each and every day. We appreciate you more than words can say!
This weekend, six students were selected to represent Delwood at the Coe College Elementary Honor Band in Cedar Rapids! Throughout the day, they had the opportunity to rehearse with guest conductors Adrian Sims and Kim Benson, as well as students from several other schools in Eastern Iowa. They worked hard to prepare their music and put on a great concert! Congratulations to the following students on a wonderful performance!:
5th Grade:
Porter (Tuba)
Zoey (Flute)
Isabella (Flute)
6th Grade:
Owein (Baritone)
Krystin (Flute)
Addison (Trombone)
To celebrate their hard work, students had the opportunity to perform their play for other teachers and students in our building. Experiences like this not only strengthens their reading abilities but also builds confidence, teamwork, and a genuine love for reading. We couldn’t be more proud of their effort and growth!
Save the Date: Preschool Signing Day is almost here!
We invite our preschool families to join us on Thursday, May 21 any time from 4:00 – 6:00 PM (4:00-5:00 PM- Mrs. Rogge's students and 5:00-6:00 PM- Mrs. Roe's students) to celebrate the end of an amazing year. Watch as our littlest Vikings officially "sign" their commitment to the next step in their learning journey here at Delwood!
It’s a time for smiles, photos, and celebrating all the hard work these students have put in this year. We can’t wait to see you there! 🖤💚
