Wildcat News
June 1-4; Book Madness; 6th Grade End-of-the-Year
Safe, Responsible, & Kind..
Dear Grant Wood Parents & Families:
We've reached June, 2021. With only two weeks of school remaining, I want to thank everyone for your commitment to learning and growing, but above all to our staff's and students' commitment to being Safe, Kind and Responsible - commitment to the Wildcat Way throughout the year.
This year has required a lot of pateince and resilience from all of us. It has also demanded that we give each other grace and empathy. Joining the Grant Wood family/team as Principal has been my honor - thank you to our students, staff, and families.
This weekend, and in particular today, Memorial Day, has provided us all an opportunity to remember and honor all who have served, fought for, and sacrificed in defense of freedom and democracy throughout the history of the USA. THANK YOU!
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- School day opens for breakfast at 7:40am (Monday-Friday, when school is in session)
~For breakfast, 7:40-7:55am enter cafeteria at door 19
~Students arriving after 7:55am enter at office, door 1
- Wednesdays are early release days and school dismisses at 1:55pm on Wednesdays
- June 3rd - 8th (during office hours, 7:40am-3:30pm) - OLP families return school materials as specified on this form
*OLP student chromebook, chargers, and cases swapped out for new device same day as materials returned.
- June 11th (Friday) -last day of classes for all students
(one hour early release at 1:55pm)
#GrantWoodSAFE
#GrantWoodRESPONSIBLE
#GrantWoodKIND
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Principal: Ms. Maria, martin.maria@iowacityschools.org
School Facilitator: Mr. Brown, brown.ryan@iowacityschools.org
Counselor: Ms. Newman, newman.heather@iowacityschools.org
Student & Family Advocate: Mrs. Palante, palante.alyssa@iowacityschools.org
Instructional Design Strategist (IDS): Ms. Mangan, mangan.ashley@iowacityschools.org
Attendance Secretary: Ms. Steggall, steggall.kara@iowacityschools.org
Office Secretary: Ms. Peggy, tucker.peggy@iowacityschools.org
Email: martin.maria@iowacityschools.org
Website: https://www.iowacityschools.org/Domain/552
Location: 1930 Lakeside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Phone: 319-688-1180
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantwoodwildcats/
Twitter: @20_GrantWood_21
June 3rd-8th OLP (Online) Students - all grades
This process will include 6th grade students that will continue in the ICCSD for Junior High - the newly issued chromebook device will be the one that 6th graders will take with them to Junior High (i.e. SEJH)
June 11th - 6th grade families...
- June 11th (Friday) - 6th grade "year-end" celebration starts at 12pm; #GrantwoodPROUD
~OLP 6th graders invited to report to Mr. Dyer's classroom - no parents nor other visitors
~6th grade families/parents will be provided zoom webinar link for 6th grade "graduation" as we get closer to June 11th
*June 11th, last day of classes for all students (one hour early release at 1:55pm)
#GrantWoodSAFE
#GrantWoodRESPONSIBLE
#GrantWoodKIND
Title I Reading Support - Survey
Dear Parents,
Your child may have had Title I Reading Support this school year (2020-21). In an effort to better meet the needs of our students and their parents we ask you to consider providing us your feedback by completing this brief survey.
Please think about how the reading program (and its supports) has impacted your child's learning. We value your opinion! Please complete this survey by Wednesday, June 9.
Thank you for your support!
~Mrs. Ahlers, Mrs. McDowell, Ms. Kurtz, & Mrs. Bonner
Grant Wood Reading Teachers
Link to survey: https://forms.gle/qDwhaYvaK3i9Q13R9
#GrantWoodStrong
JUNE- LGBTQ+ Pride Month
Grant Wood Book Madness 2021 Results
Heart of a Champion (ClassDojo)
What do kids and Olympic athletes have in common? They both set goals and use the power of YET to achieve big things! Find out how two-time Olympian Christian Taylor sets his goals; learn how Christian sets goals so he can triple jump his way to the podium!
Christian keeps himself motivated by writing the distances he wants to jump on the inside of his shoes!
Even though the eand of the school year is upon us, it is good to practice goal setting throughout the year, including during summer break. Why is it important to set goals? What are some goals you have set for yourself in school, with leanring? Watch Christian Taylor's video, discuss, and do the suggested activity - with worksheet provided.
What is a conundrum? A situation where there is no clear right or good solution. Yet, a difficult choice must be made...
PBIS - Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
PBIS invests in proactive prevention. Some of the strategies include:
- Ongoing recognition of appropriate behavior—including verbal praise & documented recognitions, as well as ClassDojo points reedemable for tangible rewards
- Proactive intervention—identifying the behaviors expected in all settings
- Active teaching & reteaching—teachers, students, families and community members often work together to teach and model appropriate behavior
- Clear, consistent responses for inappropriate student behavior
- Additional support for students with more significant needs
- Collecting and using data to inform decisions
More PBIS information available here.
Mrs. Alyssa Palante is proud to be a ildcat and Wood's Student Family Advocate; she has created the padlet linked here and above with an array of resources as well as her contact information. Please do not hesistate to reach out to Mrs. Palante with your questions.
#GrantWood-WildcatCommunity
Iowa City Kickers - Soccer
This Tuesday, June 1, early soccer registration will open up for IC Kickers - Soccer. This soccer club is open to K - 12 grade boys and girls. Financial help is available for those who qualify. Early registration closes on July 15.
Once your child is registered and fees are paid, your work is done. The coach will contact you in the Fall (September). 3rd-12th grade players will be provided with a team jersey, shorts and socks.
K-2nd will need to purchase the red/white team jersey at the concession stand for $20. It can be worn for 3 years. All players will need to have shin guards and cleats.
The team will have a practice each week and all games will be on Saturday at the Kickers Soccer Complex. Click here or on the link below to register.
If you need help registering, please email Ms. Becky at ogilvie.rebecca@iowacityschools.org for assistance with the registration process.
Quarantine Guidelines - Update
As we move forward, the District will follow these COVID-19 Quarantine Protocols:
- An individual is considered a close contact when they have been within 6 feet of the COVID-19 positive individual for 15 minutes.
- Quarantine is no longer recommended if a potential exposure occurs while both the infectious individual and the close contact(s) are wearing face coverings consistently and correctly.
- The decision regarding the correct wearing of a face covering and whether a close contact must quarantine is made during the District’s contact tracing process.
- If it is determined that an individual needs to quarantine due to close contact, there will be two options for exposed individuals with NO symptoms to reduce their 14-day quarantine.
- A close contact may return to school after 10 days without a test OR
- A close contact may return to school after 7 days with a negative test. The test must be taken within 48 hours of the end of quarantine. This information must be shared with the school nurse before returning.
- Everyone must still monitor for 14 days for symptoms and exclude themselves if symptoms develop and contact their healthcare provider.
- A parent/guardian may choose to keep their child in quarantine for the full 14 days and those absences would be excused.
- Individuals who are a close contact due to exposure to a household member are required to quarantine for at least 14 days.
- Individuals who have COVID-19 must isolate for at least 10 days and be fever-free for 24 hours before returning
These new protocols take effect immediately.
Planning summer 2021?
United Way Summerships United Way is now taking K-12 applications for Summerships. These Summerships are scholarships for summer programs/activities. A "Summership" scholarship will fund up to $250 of one summer camp or summer activity cost per child.
Click HERE to Print the 2021 Summership Application
For questions regarding the Summerships program or applying, please email Wendy Nolan, Wendy.Nolan@UnitedWayJWC.org or call 319.338.7823.
“Summerships" provide access to summer-time, high quality camps and activities for children who otherwise might not have the opportunity,” explains Katie Knight, President & CEO of United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties.
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ICCSD City High is excited to be able to safely offer camps this summer! Registration for City High summer camps will become active on May 1st. Please direct your questions to City High athletic department at and contact Mr. Phillip Hansen, hansen.phillip@iowacityschools.org or call 319-688-1045.
Youth Summer Bowling League
7th grade Immunizations - required
- Two vaccines are required for students entering 7th grade: a meningococcal vaccine (MCV) and a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis booster (Tdap)
- Students are not allowed to start 7th grade in the fall without documentation of a MCV vaccine according to Iowa law
Please check your 6th grade child’s immunization record or call their health care provider to find out if they have received the Tdap booster and meningococcal vaccines (MCV) and make an appointment if needed.
- Johnson County Public Health also provides immunizations and can be reached at 319-356-6045
- If your child does not have insurance, please reach out to Healthy Kids Clinic. Call or text 319-631-3204 to make an appointment
- If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse, Megan Colgan (colgan.megan@iowacityschools.org).
Monitoring Children's Internet Use
ICCSD is entering its fourth year of using Securly, a service that filters internet access on District devices and also includes the SecurlyHome Parent Hub, which parents can use to monitor internet usage, receive usage notifications, and establish limits on what your child can access. Limits parents can set include turning school-issued devices off at parent-determined times (such as bedtime).
You may have already received an email from Securly when your child was issued their 1:1 device. You can access Securly at https://www.securly.com/parent-login, and your login email will be the primary email address listed for your child(ren)'s contacts in PowerSchool. If you have trouble accessing Securly, please verify your primary contact email in PowerSchool or contact your child's school to do so (Grant Wood, 319-688-1180). You can also contact Securly support if you've confirmed your email in PowerSchool and are still having trouble accessing Securly.
At-home learning resources: Dreambox & Lexia
An update for access after June will follow later in the summer.
Tech Support & Help Desk Assistance
Students and families are welcome to reach out to Tech Support for any issues. Feel free to check out the link below and get the help you need:
http://innovation.iowacityschools.org/2020/03/30/getting-tech-support-during-the-covid-19-closure/Have questions on how your child is using technology this year? Check out this FAQ:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1toS-wrT8tTlEYoCJ2pP6fuEbn7NO1kQlAUCDbswmQL8/edit?usp=sharing
ICCSD HelpDesk
Hours: 7:30AM to 4:30PM Monday - Friday.
Phone: (319)-688-1950
Additional Community Resources...
The following resources are available to students and families for assistance with academic achievement, mental health, and emotional well-being. Additional information on Covid-19 and School-Age Child Care assistance are also available.
Coding for Kids (Free options)
No visitors:
For health and safety reasons we cannot receive visitors onto our campus beyond the office. No visitors into our classrooms nor our cafeteria. To help with keeping our community physically distanced, please keep in mind that the Grant Wood office secretaries along with others can be reached by phone, 319-688-1180 and email. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us:
Principal: Ms. Maria, martin.maria@iowacityschools.org
School Facilitator: Mr. Brown, brown.ryan@iowacityschools.org
Student Family Advocate (SFA): Ms. Palante, palante.alyssa@iowacityschools.org
Instructional Design Strategist (IDS): Ms. Mangan, mangan.ashley@iowacityschools.org
Counselor: Ms. Newman, newman.heather@iowacityschools.org
Attendance secretary: Ms. Steggall, steggall.kara@iowacityschools.org
Office secretary: Ms. Peggy, tucker.peggy@iowacityschools.org