Our students definitely know who to go to when they need something fixed. Rick saved the day by repairing a tractor in one of our preschool classrooms!
We are thankful this Veterans Day for all those who have served our country. Thank you to all who attended our assembly today.
First grade students had a blast practicing their throwing skills in a strategic game of Battleship in PE.
Pumpkins aren't just for carving or eating! Our preschool students used pumpkins to help build their fine motor skills.
Our second grade class was able to spend time with the preschoolers exploring the Iowa PBS STEAM items. It's always fun to watch our students from different grade levels interact!
Our preschool had the chance to enjoy the Iowa PBS STEAM trailer recently. It was filled with so many fun things to do!
First grade students loving having someone read to them. Here they are enjoying story time with Ms. Jenn!
We may have a future engineer on our hands. After building her boat, which even included a propeller, this preschooler was nice enough to let her friends try it out!
Third grade students worked on building skate parks in science. Before they could build their skate park, they first had to learn about forces and motions. They experimented to learn the effects of a curved path versus an open floor.
As part of a STEM lesson, Mrs. Helmle's first grade class built pumpkin catapults. After planning and building, they were able to test out their catapults.
Picture Day is Tuesday, November 2nd!
All students will be photographed on this day. Paper order forms were sent home earlier this week. Orders can also be placed online.
http://halverson-photography.hhimagehost.com/2021DelwoodElem
Deputy Lange from the Clinton County Sheriff's Office visited our school this week to discuss Halloween safety with our students.
Every year Mrs. Kieffer's third grade class writes a book. They have been organizing paragraphs, typing, editing and practicing how to draw the illustrations they want to include.
Student Council kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a skit. They did a great job!
This week is Red Ribbon Week and one of the topics that will be discussed with students this week is bullying. Mrs. Flanigan, our Guidance Counselor, uses this image when explaining the term bullying to students.
Just a reminder - we have dress-up days this week for Red Ribbon Week:
Monday - Our Dreams are Too Big for Drugs! (pajamas)
Tuesday - Say Peace out to Drugs! (tie dye clothing)
Wednesday - From Head to Toe, I'm Drug Free! (crazy hair & socks)
Thursday - Color My World Drug Free! (each class wears a different color: preschool-orange, kindergarten-yellow, 1st-pink, 2nd-gray, 3rd-blue, 4th-black, 5th-green, 6th-red)
Friday - Stomp out Drugs! (mismatched shoes)
We love allowing prospective future educators the opportunity to come into our school and get a glimpse of what it is like to be a teacher. This one holds a special place in our hearts, as it is one of our own former students.
Delwood CSD is accepting sealed, silent bids on a 2005 Ford Taurus Station Wagon. Bids must be received by 4:00pm on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. Bids can be mailed or dropped off: Delwood CSD, 311 Delmar Ave, PO Box 292, Delmar, IA 52037. If you have any questions, please contact the school at 563-674-4164.
Thank you to all of the parents who attended conferences this week! Our teachers appreciate you taking the time to meet with them.
Reminder - there is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 22nd.
Have a great weekend!
Kindergarten students ended Fire Safety Week with a visit from Firefighter Marshall, who also happens to be our Principal!
