Andrew Community School District

Andrew Elementary School proudly invites you to our Leadership Day Celebration! Join us as we showcase the incredible talents, achievements, and leadership skills of our students. Come celebrate with us and see how our young leaders are making a difference in our school and community! 📅 Date: Friday, May 9, 2025 🕒 Time 9:00AM 📍 Location: Andrew Elementary School PLEASE RSVP by Friday, May 2, 2025.

Andrew Families, We sent out a message a month or two ago about an error on the calendar with the Spring Break date. We wanted to send a reminder message to inform you that Spring Break starts on Thursday, April 17, and goes through April 21st. We also have a teacher in-service day on Tuesday, April 22nd. Therefore, Andrew students will be off from Thursday, April 17th - Tuesday, April 22nd. Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 23rd, and this day will be an early out.

Andrew Families, A couple of weeks ago, we sent home papers about your child doing the MRA survey with their class. We sent home papers to fill out ONLY if you do not want your child to participate. We wanted to let you know that we plan on administering this survey starting on Monday, April 14th. Andrew School has given the MRA since 2012 and uses the information in this survey to target areas where we need to improve. The attached letter gives you more information. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Hilmer at 563.672.3221.

Families, Just a reminder that Spring pictures will be April 15th. Pictures are only taken for students who purchase online in advance or bring in the order form before or on the day of pictures. To purchase online visit: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001222091

Families, We have been asked to share these fliers for students in grades 2nd-5th who may be interested in tackle football next fall in Maquoketa or Bellevue. Attached you will find contact and registration information for each.

Andrew Ukulele Club Families, There will be NO Ukulele Club afterschool today. If you have any questions or concerns with your student's afterschool transportation needs, please call the school office at 563.672.3221. Have a great day!

Passing this information along from ISU Extension and Outreach---We are excited to introduce the Iowa 4-H Statewide Fishing Club, this program is designed to engage students in grades 4-12 with Iowa’s aquatic ecosystems, fishing techniques, and environmental stewardship. This unique program helps youth step away from screens and into the great outdoors, where they can develop lifelong skills in fishing, fish identification, lure tying, water safety, and more. Through hands-on activities, webinars, and tournaments, members will build confidence and appreciation for nature while connecting with other young anglers across the state.

LEAP had a blast with Jenna Stevens yesterday, making farm models.

If you're interested in finding out more about the preschool program here at Andrew, our 3 and 4 year old Open House will be tomorrow night at 6:30. Please join us!

Andrew 5th Grade Students would like to invite the community to our Wax Museum event this Thursday, April 3rd from 1:00-2:30.

Talent Show Announcement! 🌟 We will be having our annual Talent Show on Friday, May 23rd. All students in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to audition with their talent on Friday, May 2nd. If your student or group of students are interested in auditioning, please have them complete the form that will be going home and turn it into their classroom teacher by Monday, April 30th. Please note that their performance and music used will need to be school appropriate and approved by the audition judges. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Stevely by email at bailey.stevely@andrew.k12.ia.us or by Seesaw.

Hello, Ukulele Club Families! Our last Ukulele Club practice dates have been set! Our last Monday group practice will be Monday, April 7th. Our last Thursday group practice will be Thursday, April 10th. Your students and Mrs. Stevely have had so much fun over the past couple of months! We cannot wait for you all to see their hard work pay off at the Spring Concert (April 15th), and at Leadership Day coming up in May. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Mrs. Stevely by email at bailey.stevely@andrew.k12.ia.us or by Seesaw.

Andrew Families, If you have a child getting ready to start 3-year-old preschool, please join us on April 3rd to meet the director of Little Leaders, the 3-year-old preschool teacher, and the principal. While you are here, have fun by interacting with some centers in the room and gain information about the preschool program at Andrew. We look forward to seeing you there!!

This is a friendly reminder that Literacy Night will be held tomorrow, March 20th, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

This afternoon after school dismissal time, out of an abundance of caution, we brought all LEAP students inside after what appeared to be a toy gun was observed near the playground area. The students were safely brought indoors, and the Sheriff’s Office responded promptly to assess the situation. They have ensured that everything is under control, and there is no ongoing threat. The safety of our students is always our top priority. We appreciate the quick response of law enforcement and our staff in handling the situation with care.

Andrew Families, If you have a child getting ready to start 4-year-old preschool, please join us on April 3rd to meet the principal and preschool teacher, interact with some centers in the room, and gain information about the preschool program at Andrew. We look forward to seeing you there!!

Andrew Families, If you have a child getting ready to start kindergarten, please join us on March 27th to get a tour, meet the principal, kindergarten teacher, and school nurse, and gain information about the kindergarten program at Andrew. We look forward to seeing you there!!

We are excited to share that during the week of March 17th – 21st, Mrs. McCann will bring a special guest to our school—Ranger, a certified therapy dog! Ranger is a 9 ½-year-old St. Bernard who weighs almost 200 pounds and has been a beloved therapy dog in the Bettendorf Community School District for the past eight years. He was trained through the C.A.R.E.S. program in Concordia, Kansas, and has provided comfort, support, and joy to countless students and staff. Mrs. McCann has had the privilege of working with Ranger for the past five years while she was in Bettendorf, as well as dog-sitting him when his handler is out of town. This visit is especially meaningful because Ranger will be retiring at the end of this school year. This is his farewell tour, and we are honored to be part of his final months of service. Therapy dogs like Ranger have a tremendous impact on students, providing emotional support, reducing stress, and fostering a sense of calm. We look forward to celebrating Ranger’s amazing career and giving him the warm send-off he deserves!

Reserve a free tree for your child (infant to 12th grade) online and pick it up at an Earth Day event for the whole family at Prairie Creek Recreation Area in Maquoketa on April 22nd! Hosted by The Jackson County Energy District and Jackson County Conservation. Fill out the online registration form by March 15th to receive a free tree (6- 12 inches in size). The tree species will be announced in early April. Neighborhood Forest aims to provide native and / or fruit bearing trees in all regions they serve. Reserve your tree at: https://www.neighborhoodforest.org/parent-registration/?school=111339.

Parents, While you are in for conferences tonight, please fill out our MRA survey on the computers outside the rooms. The information helps us improve our culture, leadership, and academics. It is completely anonymous. If you had your conferences on Thursday, please access the link (https://www.leaderinme.com/s/andrew-community-ia/families) to complete it at home. Thank you for your participation in this survey!!