CCA Community Newsletter
10-05-23
MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. SEYMOUR
WE'RE HIRING
Openings for 2024-2025 Administrative Positions
- New Elementary School Principal
- High School PrincipaL
- Director of Special Services
HEALTH SERVICES
FLU CLINICS
The Visiting Nurse Association will be hosting our Flu Vaccine Clinics during the following dates & times:
10/10/23 (Tuesday) 2:30 PM-7:00 PM
North Bend Elementary
Clear Creek Elementary
Tiffin Elementary
10/11/23 (Wednesday) 1:30 PM-3:30 PM
CCA High School
CCA Middle School
Oak Hill Elementary
ACADEMIC NEWS
PEER TO PEER PROGRAM
Middle School Peer to Peer program is has started. We are focusing on our 8th graders as peers right now. Cory Siders, Mikkel Brown, and Grant Elsbernd are leading this program.
Introducing the New Elementary Report Card: A Clearer Path to Student Progress
In an effort to enhance communication between parents, teachers, and administrators, we are thrilled to introduce the new and improved elementary report card. This revamped report card aims to provide a transparent and parent-friendly view of how your child is performing on grade-level expectations throughout each trimester.
Here's what you can expect from the updated report card:
Clarity in Grading: The new report card will use straightforward language and rubrics to help parents and guardians easily understand their child's progress in key subjects.
Timely Information: The progress indicators will represent their child’s progress on each skill for the current time period instead of compared to the end of the year expectation, giving you a more accurate picture of your child’s academic journey.
Teacher and Parent Collaboration: The report card will encourage ongoing communication between teachers and parents. You'll have the opportunity to discuss your child's progress and set goals for improvements based on the information.
Parents and guardians will see an example of the new report card form during October PLP’s. Teachers will also ask you how you would like to receive your student’s report card in November.
Additional information, including a parent guide to the new report card and grade level rubrics will be sent to parents and guardians in an email as well as posted on the CCA website.
NUTRITION SERVICES
Next week is National School Lunch Week
Next week is National School Lunch Week. As part of the celebrations, students will take part in Iowa's Great Apple Crunch on Wednesday, Oct 12th. Local apples sourced with help from Iowa City's Field to Family organization and will come directly from Buffalo Ridge Orchard (Central City).
SCHOOL THERAPISTS UPDATES
October 10 is World Mental Health Day
October is Bullying Prevention Month. National Bullying Prevention Month is an opportunity to:
Encourage our nation to take action at the local level to create safe and supportive schools, communities, and online environments
Offer information and education, with tangible steps to address and prevent bullying
Provide a platform to host school and community events
Share bullying prevention information through news media, social media, videos, and print publications
Speak with education and public policy leaders about their role in bullying prevention
Promote dialogue between educators, parents, and students on their roles in addressing and preventing bullying
Invite organizations to share information about their bullying prevention resources
Inspire everyone to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to help prevent bullying
Help create a world without bullying
To learn more, visit: https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/
October is also Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Depression awareness month!
The purpose is to increase understanding, decrease stereotypes, and help educate on how depression, ADHD and other mental health issues impact people.
Learn more about ADHD Awareness Month: https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/
Learn more about Depression: What is Depression by NAMI https://youtu.be/9PqucgWm18w
Upcoming Events:
School Conferences are next week. Get a head start by making a list of strengths of your child, concerns for your child and make a list of questions for the teacher.
Oct 18 sign up to Watch and Discuss My Ascension about Youth Suicide
November 15th- Learn more about Human Trafficking at the Small Town Tour at 6:30 pm at the Marengo Public Library
SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION NOTES
October 4, 2023
Presentations and discussions:
Reviewed information for construction loan from Tim Oswald.
Transportation presentation on current transportation data.
Finance presentation.
Discussed progress of 10 year plan.
Full agenda and presentation can be found on the school board website.
October 10-12, PLPs
October 12-13, No School
October 18, School Board Meeting
October 24, School Board Candidate Public Forum
Quick Links Below
CLEAR CREEK AMANA MISSION AND VISION STATEMENTS
Clear Creek Amana Mission Statement
The mission of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District is to prepare students to be productive, responsible, community members by providing an environment that brings learning to life.
Clear Creek Amana Vision and Core Values
Vision: As Clear Creek Amana Community School District moves into the future, we will foster a family atmosphere, while immersing students in a diverse academic experience, for their tomorrow.
The philosophy of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District is founded on three core values:
- Student Opportunities- We believe all students can achieve academic success when provided with the appropriate structures and support. We feel all children in this country deserve access to a high-quality, free, public education.
- Collaborative Learning Culture- We believe collaborative and qualitative teachers drive exceptional results. We must invest in exceptional teachers to achieve exceptional results. We must recruit, support, and retain the nation’s highest quality teachers and staff. Core to our mission, curriculum and school culture are the foundation from which our students will excel. We firmly believe that this investment is critical to the success of our students.
- Managing Growth- As the district continues to grow, we will advocate for reasonable class sizes. We will focus on building and maintaining our buildings and grounds to create an inviting learning environment. We will welcome the community to our district to share their expertise and knowledge in order to collaboratively improve our local community.
Non-Discrimination Statement
It is the policy of the Clear Creek Amana Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact Angelica Brothers, Equity Coordinator District Office at 1486 Hwy 6 NW, PO Box 487, Oxford IA 52322, 319-828-4510 or angelicabrothers@ccaschools.org.