Eagles' Voice Newsletter
Clayton Ridge Schools: January 2020
Where Excellence is the Tradition






Hearing Screening for 7th Grade Students
The Keystone AEA audiometrist will conduct hearing screenings for students in 7th grade and any new student in grades 6-12 on February 11th. Students who do not pass the initial screening will be rechecked on February 25th.
If a student fails the second testing the parent/guardian will be notified via a letter from the audiologist. Notification is not sent out for students who pass the screening.
All other MS and HS students are tested on a request basis. Please contact school nurse Renae Kraus if you would like to have your child’s hearing tested.


Reading Rewards Fifth Graders
Mrs. Sara Lawrence, 5th grade teacher
Students read each night and record their chapters for prizes. Thank you Brown’s Ford for sponsoring this reading program.


Preschool Christmas Program

Christmas Party Fun
3rd graders in Mrs. Palmer’s class had a great time playing a game to determine which gift they would end with for their class gift exchange!

Spreading Holiday Cheer

Holiday Dress-Up Days at Clayton Ridge


Winterfest 2019 at CRHS
Best-Dressed BuddiesClassmates Dain and Daniel are ready for Winterfest. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Dressed in their BestFront from left are Charlie and Michael; back, Cassie, Macy and Caitlin. The group poses in front of one of the giant Christmas trees in the commons area before getting seated for Winterfest. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Sharing Her TalentMrs. Valeria White, high school English teacher, shares her talent with the students during Winterfest. Many other faculty performed for the students during the occasion where students practiced their table manners and dined. (Press photo bye Ellen Johnson) |
Best-Dressed Buddies
Classmates Dain and Daniel are ready for Winterfest. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Dressed in their Best
Front from left are Charlie and Michael; back, Cassie, Macy and Caitlin. The group poses in front of one of the giant Christmas trees in the commons area before getting seated for Winterfest. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Winter Concerts
Straightening the StoleBuck makes sure Emma is all ready for the Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Reflecting on Her PerformanceHannah makes sure she is ready for the concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Thirsty SingerIan takes his last drink of liquid so his voice is ready for the concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) |
Straightening the Stole
Buck makes sure Emma is all ready for the Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Reflecting on Her Performance
Hannah makes sure she is ready for the concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Choir Quartet Grace, Claire, Emily, and Ella pose for a picture for the Guttenberg Press. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Ready to GoReady to go are Erik, Nate and Katy. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | The Shoe FitsDevin's last preperation for the concert is tying her shoe. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) |
Choir Quartet
Where are the Others?Joseph warms up his trombone for the high school Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Tenors or BassesLooking forward to singing in the high school Christams concert from left are Spencer Kuempel, Jacob Powers, Josh Hertenstein, Nathan Helle and Cody Kulper. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Where's My Horn?Tuning their instruments in preparation for the high school concert are, from left, Jackson, Michaela and Kaci. Corbin is (kiddingly) still looking for his. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
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Where are the Others?
Joseph warms up his trombone for the high school Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Tenors or Basses
Looking forward to singing in the high school Christams concert from left are Spencer Kuempel, Jacob Powers, Josh Hertenstein, Nathan Helle and Cody Kulper. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Having a Holly, Jolly ChristmasFront from left are Niahm, Isabelle, Mila, Nora, Braydenl, Ava and Viviana. Middle: Landon, Helen, Chase, Parker, Levi, Avery, and Abigail. Back: Brayden, Keylee, Easton, Sienna, James and Audrey. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Second Grade ExcitementElyzah and Kaleb wait eagerly mount the risers for their performance at the elementary concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | "Buffalo" Gals and a BoyThree teachers and a student show up for the elementary Christmas concert all dressed in red and black buffalo plaid. From left are Mrs. Sarah Zahradnik, Mrs. Michelle Scott, Miss Tierney Schneider and Myka. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) |
Having a Holly, Jolly Christmas
Front from left are Niahm, Isabelle, Mila, Nora, Braydenl, Ava and Viviana. Middle: Landon, Helen, Chase, Parker, Levi, Avery, and Abigail. Back: Brayden, Keylee, Easton, Sienna, James and Audrey. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Second Grade Excitement
Elyzah and Kaleb wait eagerly mount the risers for their performance at the elementary concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Brown-eyed GirlNew kindergartener Nova waits patiently to perform in her first Clayton Ridge concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Festive FriendsThese fifth graders are happy to perform in the elementary concert. Front from left are Noah and Jennifer; middle row, Christian, Claire and Alayna ; back, Ashlyn, Keira, Caden and Ryann. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | All Dressed UpElementary student Maci dons her red Christmas dress with fur cuffs to perform in the winter concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) |
Brown-eyed Girl
New kindergartener Nova waits patiently to perform in her first Clayton Ridge concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Festive Friends
These fifth graders are happy to perform in the elementary concert. Front from left are Noah and Jennifer; middle row, Christian, Claire and Alayna ; back, Ashlyn, Keira, Caden and Ryann. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
All SmilesKarly is surely happy to be in the middle school Christmas concert with her horn. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Supporting the Middle SchoolersFrom left are Bonnie Dietrich and her daughter, Jan Heck as they enjoy the songs at the concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Brass with ClassZean looks on from behind as fellow middle school band member Brenden “slides” into the music for the middle school concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) |
All Smiles
Karly is surely happy to be in the middle school Christmas concert with her horn. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Supporting the Middle Schoolers
From left are Bonnie Dietrich and her daughter, Jan Heck as they enjoy the songs at the concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Trio of FlutesFrom left are Lyvia, Haleigh and Nathaniel as the warm up for the middle school winter concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | Chorus CohortsFrom left are Alayna. Bianca, Madelyn and McKenzie as they wait to perform in the middle school Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson) | |
Trio of Flutes
From left are Lyvia, Haleigh and Nathaniel as the warm up for the middle school winter concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Chorus Cohorts
From left are Alayna. Bianca, Madelyn and McKenzie as they wait to perform in the middle school Christmas concert. (Press photo by Ellen Johnson)
Awards at Clayton Ridge


Hard Work Pays Off
Mrs. Bilden received her Masters of Educational Leadership and K-12 Principalship from Drake.

PBIS and Eagle Pride Go Hand-in-Hand



Kagan Cooperative Learning: It’s All About Engagement at the CRMS and CRHS!
Middle school and high school teachers started the school year actively engaged in professional development. in the first days of the school year, staff learned the foundations of Kagan Cooperative Learning, instructional approaches that will help them boost engagement and achievement levels of all students in their classrooms. As we enter the new semester, teachers will receive a poster (seen in the image attached) for their classrooms. We will also begin another round of recording the practices to create a digital library of the structures in use in different content areas.
Kagan Structures, simple, step-by-step instructional strategies, teach small groups of students with various learning abilities and styles how to work together to achieve a common goal. The structures help students with team-building, class-building, critical thinking, information sharing, and communication skills. In a traditional classroom, some students simply do not participate. When Kagan Structures are being used, all students become engaged!
One example of a great structure that teachers are using is a Timed Pair Share. In this structure, partners take timed turns listening and sharing. There are four steps to this structure.
Step One: The teacher asks a question (Example: You will have one minute to explain the process of the scientific method.)
Step Two: One student (Let’s call this student – Student A) shares while the other student (Student B) listens without interrupting.
Step Three: The teacher tells Student B how to respond.
Step Four: Students switch roles.
In using Timed-Pair-Share, students learn respectful listening. They practice elaborating their responses. Students also practice appreciating the thoughts of others and taking turns.Another example of a structure that teachers love to use is Quiz-Quiz-Trade. Each student stands up with a question-answer card with a question on one side and an answer on the other and finds a partner. Students walk around the classroom with their hands up until they pair up. The pair takes turns quizzing one another. One student reads the question on his or her card and praises his/her partner if the student got it right or coaches if the partner needs some help to find the correct answer. Each student gets an opportunity to read his/her card as well as being asked a question. Then they trade cards and raise their hands to find a new classmate, repeating the process numerous times with new partners. The benefit of the Quiz-Quiz-Trade structure is that students master the content and learn to coach or tutor other students. A major bonus is that students always love when they are up moving around the classroom. Many teachers love this structure because it is great to use as a review for a quiz or test.
Parents, as you sit down for dinner or drive your child to practice take a moment to ask: Did you do any Kagan today? I bet his or her response will be full of excitement!
CRMS Students Learn Inside and Outside their Classrooms
Mrs. Smith works with Kaci to complete a book talk. | All-In: 8th Graders are all ears when their peers are giving book talks. | Mrs. Mackey's social studies class recently recited the Preamble to the Constitution and created holiday ornaments highlighting the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights. Clayton Ridge 8th grade students posing in front of a print of a painting of George Washington that was saved by Dolley Madison when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812 are (l to r) Natalie Ludovissy, Madison Eilers, Chaz Shroeder, and Mason Lightfoot. |
Mrs. Mackey's social studies class recently recited the Preamble to the Constitution and created holiday ornaments highlighting the 10 amendments in the Bill of Rights. Clayton Ridge 8th grade students posing in front of a print of a painting of George Washington that was saved by Dolley Madison when the British burned the White House during the War of 1812 are (l to r) Natalie Ludovissy, Madison Eilers, Chaz Shroeder, and Mason Lightfoot.
| Mrs. Mackey's social studies class rehearsed their readers theater production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" on the stage in the Multi-Purpose Room in Guttenberg. The classic stories by Washington Irving was chosen for their community outreach project to entertain Care Center residents with American literature that they may have enjoyed in their own younger years. | Mrs. Mackey's high school English class members donned togas recently to read a scene from Shakespeare's play about Julius Caesar. In studying the play, students learned about the Roman origins of a representative form of government, with three branches and checks and balances. Clayton Ridge 10th grade students playing Brutus and Mark Antony are (l to r) Michael Pont and Brooke Schmitt. |
Mrs. Mackey's social studies class rehearsed their readers theater production of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" on the stage in the Multi-Purpose Room in Guttenberg. The classic stories by Washington Irving was chosen for their community outreach project to entertain Care Center residents with American literature that they may have enjoyed in their own younger years.
Mrs. Mackey's high school English class members donned togas recently to read a scene from Shakespeare's play about Julius Caesar. In studying the play, students learned about the Roman origins of a representative form of government, with three branches and checks and balances. Clayton Ridge 10th grade students playing Brutus and Mark Antony are (l to r) Michael Pont and Brooke Schmitt.
Music Through the Generations
Mrs. Nicole DeGidio, HS English/ESL & Instructional Coach
Mr. Radcliffe and Mrs. DeGidio teamed up to do “Music through the Generations” with the middle school choir classes.
Sixth and seventh graders created digital Rolling Stone magazines using a template on Google Slides. Students worked in groups of three to research a given year and create a cover, articles, interviews, advertisements, and reviews based on major musical moments from that year.
Eighth graders learned about the power of music by conducting a survey about music on the residents of the Guttenberg Care Center. They then learned a song from each decade beginning with the 1930s through the 1980s based on the survey results, wrote introductions, and performed a concert for the residents. Both the students and residents had a great time and were able to hold conversations after the performance.

8th Graders Cast of MS Play Dress Rehersal

January Menu

Words on Wellness


Guttenberg Library News
Here is a list of the Library's January events.
Teen Night Out - January 3 at 6:00 p.m.
Stop by for pizza, board games and a movie!!
Toddler Time - January 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Nancy for stories, songs, crafts and playtime.
Program is suitable for 2-4 year old.
CRHS Art Exhibit - January 13-31
Creation Station - January 17 at 2:15 p.m.
Arts,Crafts and games
Open to K-5 grade
Teen/Adult Trivia Night - January 17 at 7:00 p.m.
After School Matinee - January 24 at 2:15 p.m.
Movie will be rated G or PG
Movie to be determined