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!
#StudentShoutouts #Vikingproud
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!
We are so proud of our Vikings and the amazing leadership, kindness, and growth they show every day. Check out this week’s shoutouts from our staff! 💚🖤
👏 Raelee & Grady
These two have worked hard all week—completing their work on time, putting full thought into everything they do, and using their time wisely. Way to go, Raelee and Grady! We are so proud of you!
👏 Anja & Aria
Both girls have been extra helpful in the classroom—picking up trash, following directions, and showing kindness to friends. Keep up the great work, Anja and Aria!
👏 Braylynn & Casey
Braylynn is showing leadership during Heggerty and building strong phonemic awareness. Casey stays on task, completes his work, and always shows kindness. Ms. Eden is proud of you both!
👏 Gray Frett
Gray has shown awesome growth—neater handwriting, stronger math fact fluency during Gumball Math, and excellent progress toward IXL goals. Keep trying your best, Gray!
👏 Oakley Taggart
Oakley jumps right into Amplify Knowledge story time with great listening and amazing recall. Your participation shines, Oakley!
👏 Tate Flagel
Tate is working hard during Math WIN time and pushing himself to meet his IXL goals. Great job, Tate!
👏 Kaiser – 4th Grade
Kaiser brings a positive attitude every day! He engages in lessons, makes personal connections during reading, and shows true excitement for learning. Keep it up!
👏 Ernest Feeler
Ernest starts every morning by greeting students at the door, opening it for others, and sharing high fives. Thank you for spreading positivity, Ernest!
👏 Preston Cathelyn
Preston works hard and gives his best effort in everything he does. Keep it up, Preston!
👏 Charle Postell
Charle has shown tremendous musical growth and has been a fearless singer while preparing concert music. Her effort helps the whole group shine. Great job, Charle!
👏 Harrison & Ryan
During recess, Harrison was accidentally hit with a ball and Ryan immediately helped him to make sure he was okay. Both boys handled the situation maturely and responsibly. Great job, boys!
👏 Walter & Adalyn
Both have shown major growth in reading thanks to their hard work and perseverance. Keep it up!
👏 Savannah & Dekker
Savannah cares deeply about her work and always gives her best.
Dekker shows responsibility and uses his class time wisely to complete work on time. Great job to both!
👏 Evelynn Albrecht – 2nd Grade
Evelynn stays focused on her sounds and word writing, forming beautiful letters and spelling carefully. Keep working hard!
👏 Dean Block
Dean has worked hard to follow directions while using his Chromebook and used it responsibly all week. Keep it up, Dean!
👏 Cason
Cason works hard in everything he does, perseveres through challenges, and is always willing to help a friend. Amazing leadership, Cason!
👏 Carson Denger
Carson follows routines, stays curious, and helps friends—whether it’s putting name tags away, sharing, or including others. Keep being you, Carson!
👏 Vivienne
Vivienne is working toward neater writing—slowing down, forming letters beautifully, and using finger spaces. She’s growing as a writer every day. Great job, Vivienne!
👏 6th Grade Class
Mrs. Rabe shared a shoutout for the entire 6th grade class. They are excellent leaders- always looking for ways to be helpful and a good example to younger students. After the Veteran's Day Program on Tuesday, 6th grade stayed to help put everything away and continued to find ways to help even when they were not asked. Thank you for being helpful and caring for your school!
Congratulations to our shoutout students this week! Keep showing leadership, kindness, and hard work every day!
(We talked about why we receive a shoutout from teachers or staff- being responsible, respectful and caring towards others- setting goals and working hard to achieve them. We want students to understand the purpose behind receiving a shoutout and how we want to celebrate them when they do their best).
This week we would like to recognize Cora Roe as our staff shoutout! Mrs. Roe moved back to preschool at the beginning of last year and has been doing great things with our young students.
Principal Julia Rabe said "Cora is one of those people who makes me smile every time I see her. I love that she always puts kids first and finds ways to connect and build relationships with each of them. Her classroom is one of my favorite places, and everything she does is with the intention and purpose of growing herself and her students. In addition, Cora has been instrumental as we started our Transitional Kindergarten program this year and helped to align our preschool and TK programs. "
When asked about Cora, a teacher said, "Cora has been a lifesaver and a huge help. As a new teacher and going back to school, I have had so many questions that she has helped answer. I could not do this without her. "
Several other teachers also spoke to Cora's organization and helpfulness. They stated that the reason our students have been able to show such success in Kindergarten is due to the quality instructional programming and support they receive in Preschool.
Thank you, Cora, for being an important part of our Delwood team!
Our Student Leaders were responsible for greeting our guests today, and Dekker Morris, one of our Student Leaders in fifth grade gave a speech about why we celebrate Veteran's Day. One of our Delwood parents and a veteran, Josh Bauer, talked about why we should cherish our freedom and never take them for granted. Our 6th grade band performed the Star Spangled Banner, and 5th/6th Choir sang the Armed Forces Medley, followed by a performance from our own Ms. Spencer for her special rendition of Taps.
Thank you to everyone who attended this afternoon and to our veterans, thank you for your courage, dedication, and sacrifice in serving our great country.
STUDENT SHOUTOUTS:
We had another great group of student shoutouts this week!
Preschool: Owen Kinrade is a role model of routine and expectations. He knows what to do and when to do it and makes sure to be on his best behavior for my subs. Thank you Owen for being someone Mrs. Roe can count on to be the best version of yourself when she is away. Keep being you!
Kindergarten: Lillian Behrle is always working hard and is a great friend to the other students in the room!
Lorey Powell and Sylvie Ingersoll always work hard on their classwork and are such good friends to others! These girls are kind, follow directions, stay on task, and always give their best effort. Way to go, Lorey and Sylvie!
1st: Jorja Kilburg was showing kindness and responsibility! She noticed a friend needed help cleaning up and jumped right in without being asked. Thank you for being such a caring and helpful classmate!
2nd: Davina Swarts has been working hard towards her goal of becoming more fluent when she's reading. Her reading is sounding much more like she does when she's speaking. Mrs. Eberhart can tell she's been practicing her reading on her own time as well. Keep it up, Davina!
Raiden Ingersoll has been working hard during his intervention time. He's getting much better at blending sounds to make words. He is able to write many more words now by using the skills he's learned during his intervention time. Keep on writing, Raiden!
3rd: Cato Irwin is a leader in Mrs. Doll's mClass group. He is always doing what te is supposed to be doing and encourages others to be on tasks as well. Thank you Cato for being a good role model in her room. Keep up the good work!
Mila Doubek and Emerie Henson are constantly following directions and doing the right thing. They are great leaders who always set a positive example for others. Mila and Emerie show respect not only to their teacher, but to everyone around them.
4th: Chloe McClain and Max McAndrew have been doing such a great job of using their time wisely. They work hard to complete their work on time, independently, and with thought. I am so proud of how well they have been doing! They take pride in their work and contribution to the class discussions. I am so proud of you two! Keep up the great work!
5th: Zoey Fischlein always comes ready to work and brings a positive mindset. Her actions show Mrs. Kleinsmith that she is willing to work hard to be a better reader and practice any difficult phonic patterns. Keep making these good decisions, Zoey.
Isabella Ingersoll turns in quality work including wonderful details that is always neatly done. She takes great pride in her work and it shows!
Taryn Bowman is working hard to achieve her goals. She is seeing progress as she made the leaderboard on IXL this week!
In band lessons, Adalynn Bartels and Taryn Bowman come prepared and ready to learn. They tackle their lesson materials with enthusiasm and work together to help each other grow. Their humor and positive mindset make band a fun place to be. Keep up the great work, Adalynn and Taryn!
6th: Zachary Hart and Addison Ralston always come to school with a good attitude and putting forth their best effort.
Congratulations to all of our shoutout students! We are proud of you for being respectful, responsible, and kind.
Our Shoutout for this week goes to Ruth Fuegen (Ms. Ruth). Ruth teaches in our three-year-old preschool room and is always working hard to grow their young minds and build relationships with each child. She is creative, organized, and makes each day fun and engaging for them.
Principal Julia Rabe shared that "Ruth is a great teacher. She cares deeply for her students and the people she works with. As a parent, I love being able to see my child form such a strong bond with her teachers and see her grow, make friends, and enjoy being at school. "
A fellow teacher said, "Ruth is a wonderful woman who is always willing to help. She has wonderful ideas and does a amazing job with her students. "
Another teacher shared that "Ruth has been instrumental in our preschool program, bringing a perfect balance of nurturing care and intentional teaching to her 3-year-old classroom. She skillfully introduces essential self-help and social-emotional skills, helping our preschoolers grow in confidence, independence, and empathy. At the same time, she builds a strong foundation in early academic skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. Her dedication and creativity make her classroom a warm, supportive, and inspiring environment for young learners."
Thank you, Ruth, for being such an important part of our school!
