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Start practicing your hand jive now because auditions for the fall musical, “Grease” are next week! Here is the audition schedule for next week: Monday 9/4 - Labor Day - rest up Tuesday 9/5 - • 4:45 - 5:15 p.m. - Pre-Production meeting - Anyone interested in working in a technical department (set, lights, sound, costumes, hair, make-up, marketing, design, etc.) with the set / tech / production students • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Dance audition for All • 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. - Acting or singing auditions that cannot happen Wed or Thur. Contact Mr. Uttech to book a time. Wednesday 6th - • 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. - Dance Make-ups • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.- Acting and Singing auditions in 10 min blocks. (See sign-up sheet) Thursday 7th - (all times are subject to running early / late based on turn out) • 5:00- 6:30 p.m. - Acting and Singing auditions in 10 min blocks. (See sign-up sheet) • 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Callbacks for students not available Friday. Friday 8th - (all times are subject to running early / late based on turn out) • 4:45 - 6:00 p.m. Call backs (as needed) • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Casting Meeting (production staff only) Saturday 9th - • 12 p.m. - Final cast list published by noon. All high school students are invited to try out! Please contact Mr. Dunbar or Mr. Uttech with any questions. Anyone interested in technical theater please attend the pre-production meeting Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. Please feel free to join the CDHS Theater Google Classroom for more information. Classroom code = 4kvvtal We hope to see you soon! Mr. Dunbar and Mr. Uttech

REMINDER: To keep all spectators safe, we remind you of our student spectator expectations at high school football games. These expectations will be enforced at all home football games. • An adult must accompany all students in 6th grade and under. • Student spectators will not be allowed to play games in the open areas. • Please do not let your child bring equipment to games (footballs, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, etc.). Any items that make their way to the game will be confiscated, and a parent can pick them up from school the following week. • Students will be asked to sit in a designated area according to the building they attend. Intermediate students will be in the bleachers on the stadium's north side, and middle school students will be in the bleachers closest to the scoreboard. It is the expectation that students will stay in the assigned seating area and watch the football game. Students may also sit with an adult in other areas. • Ekstrand students will not have an assigned area. Students in Preschool through 3rd grade and younger will sit with their parents. The grassy areas on the home side are a great space for families with young children. Still, we also understand the fun of sitting with friends, so we are asking for parent support to keep them close to the area you are sitting in and encourage them to watch the game instead of running around. Thank you for supporting our students, staff, schools, and activities! Go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrand #studentexpectations #football #saberfootball

Congratulations to CDIS special education teachers Theresa Wainwright and KateLynn Hartman who were featured in the Iowa Department of Education’s Spotlight Literacy! Not only are they dedicated to making sure our students have what they need to succeed in reading, but they also help students gain confidence to accomplish great things. Thank you for your commitment and hard work! We are lucky to have you in our Saber family! SPOTLIGHT LITERACY ARTICLE KateLynn Hartman and Theresa Wainwright from Central DeWitt Intermediate School were nominated for Spotlight Literacy. Both teachers serve 4th-6th graders with reading disabilities. The nominator shared, “I am nominating them because they work so hard to ensure that their students have access to grade level ELA standards and texts despite the barriers that their reading disabilities may present. They are champions of accessible educational materials and work collaboratively with their teachers to educate them and support their consideration of providing accessible texts. Theresa and KateLynn do an excellent job of training students how to use available assistive technology to support reading and writing, as well as teaching their students how to self-advocate for these accommodations. They both also have great conversations with parents to explain why AT is important and dispel the myth that "AT is cheating." They set high expectations for achieving grade level ELA standards and instill self-confidence in their students. Both Theresa and KateLynn do an excellent job of simultaneously ensuring access to text in the classroom while at the same time working tirelessly and effectively to build their students' independent reading skills.” KateLynn Hartman, entering her 10th year of teaching special education in DeWitt, Iowa was honored to receive this recognition. She works with Levels I/II 4th, 5th, and 6th graders with mild/moderate learning disabilities. She has spent the last 10 years working toward helping her students with disabilities gain access to grade level text without needing as much adult support as in the past through the Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) Initiative: “Any time I see a struggling student become more confident and more independent due to the correct reading accommodations being in place, my cup is full!” Theresa Wainwright is starting her 25th year as a Central DeWitt Community School District special education teacher. She grew up in DeWitt, attended school there, married, and is now raising her children in the same town. Theresa shared, “My number one goal for each of my students is to help them be their best advocate when it comes to what they need to be successful in the classroom. My passion and motivation come from my students. They are the reason I do what I do each and every day in and out of the classroom.” She also shared that assistive technology has been monumental for her students. It helps “level the playing field” for them in the classroom by building confidence and independence for their learning. Theresa shared her feelings about the Spotlight Literacy nomination she received, “Reading the words brought tears to my eyes because I just do what I do and want what is best for every student I come in contact with, even if it is not a student on my roster.”

At a fun-filled, energetic assembly last Friday, CDIS kicked off its new “Golden Paw” Positive Behavior Recognition Program which focuses on promoting positive SABER behavior. The new incentive program brings emphasis to displaying our SABER behaviors (Safety, Accountability, Believe in Yourself, Everyone Matters, Respect) as an individual, classroom, and building-wide level. Students who demonstrate SABER behaviors have the chance to earn Super Saber Cards that will be placed in a raffle every two weeks. Winners from the raffle have the chance to eat lunch with the principal, eat lunch with the school counselor, or even pick up new SABER swag. At each grade level, classrooms have the ability to accumulate "Golden Paw" nominations for their SABER behaviors across all settings of CDIS. At the end of every month, the 4th-grade, 5th-grade, and 6th-grade classroom nomination leaders will be the recipients of a "Golden Paw" traveling trophy and a whole class incentive. Lastly, CDIS will be setting nomination goals as an entire building periodically throughout the school year. If the building reaches its goal, an incentive such as dying Mr. Lueders' hair a fun color, pieing a staff member in the face, or another building-wide incentive will be earned! What a great way to create a positive school environment! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #goldenpaw #supersabers #saberbehavior #positivebehavior #rewardprogram #saberssucceeding

Please note there will only be one football game against Northeast this Friday, Sept. 1. at 7 p.m. Let's fill the stands to cheer on our Sabers! Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewitcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #centraldewittvsnortheast

Check out Drum Major Sabine Housenga in her fall uniform along with Mr. Pickup and the senior flag corps students! Don’t miss the full Marching Sabers Pride fall show JAZZ CLUB during halftime of the Homecoming football game on Sept. 15th! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #marchingsaberspride #marchingband2023 #saberpride #jazzclub

To read an important message from Superintendent Dr. Peterson regarding the conduct of a Central DeWitt employee visit https://bit.ly/3Eb9thB

If you plan on attending the Saber football game at North Scott tonight, please be aware that tickets must be purchased through Bound. Cash will not be accepted at the gates. Click here to purchase tickets: https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20230414045647647738459700ebd44/checkout Let’s go, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberfootball #ticketinfo

💜💛 To start the year off “write,” our administrators and school board members handed out Saber pencils to students and staff as they arrived for their first day of school. It was wonderful seeing all those smiling faces again, and thanks to the enthusiasm of our amazing students and staff it was a great first day! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs #backtoschool #welcomeback #greatfirstday #firstdayofschool #saberpencils #excitedtobeback #saberpride

Look what just arrived- Ekstrand Elementary’s new playground!!! Thank you to our Transportation and Operations Department and volunteers who unloaded A LOT of purple and gold pieces in the blistering heat this morning. Installation of the new, more-inclusive playground starts next week! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #ekstrand #newplayground #inclusiveplayground #excitingthingshappening #saberpride

The railroad crossing closures from 4th Avenue in DeWitt all the way to Grand Mound are greatly impacting our bus routes. Please be aware that until the work is complete, bus routes may be running behind. Rest assured we will get your children to school safely! We appreciate your patience as we navigate this obstacle the next few weeks. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs #busroutes #railroadcrossingclosures #impactingbusroutes #thankyouforyoupatience

It's the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! With a new year comes new opportunities to learn and grow – let’s make the most of it! We can’t wait to see all of the incredible things you’ll accomplish this year! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs #backtoschool #firstdayofschool #welcomeback #welcometocentraldewitt #makethemostofit #letshaveagreatyear

Don't forget to download our new Central DeWitt CSD app before the school year starts! This convenient app makes it easy for families to access essential information such as events, menus, news and more right on your smartphone. To download visit: APPLE: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/central-dewitt-csd/id6446258375 ANDROID: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.centraldewittia&pli=1 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittcsdapp #downloadapptoday #backtoschool

Not only does having your student eat breakfast at school make your mornings easier, it also plays a big role in helping them get the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and be healthy. Our schools offer a delicious, nutritious and affordable breakfast every school day. To see what’s on the menu visit https://cd-csd.nutrislice.com/menu Also, don’t forget to deposit money into your child’s meal account before school starts! Deposits can be made through the parent portal on Infinite Campus: https://cd-csd.infinitecampus.org/.../parents/cd-csd.jsp If you need assistance covering the cost of school meals, we encourage you to fill out a Free and Reduced Meal Application as soon as possible. You can find the application, along with instructions, at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/nutrition-services. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #schoolbreakfast #nutritionservices #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs #startthedayrightwithbreakfast #backtoschool

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Congratulations to 2023 graduate Fayeth Henningsen who was one of only four in the United States to be selected as a national finalist in Ag Education for her Proficiency Award! She will compete in Indianapolis in November. This is a huge honor to be selected and we are incredibly proud of her accomplishments within her SAE. She has taught over 5,000 elementary students throughout her four years in FFA and it has propelled her toward a degree in early childhood education with the goal of becoming a kindergarten teacher. Way to go, Fayeth! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #ffa #nationalfinalistageducation #proficiencyaward #saberssucceeding #saberpride

With the variety of clubs and organizations CDHS offers, there are opportunities for every student to get involved! Learn more about CDHS clubs and organizations at https://www.cd-csd.org/page/extracurriculars-cdhs We can't wait to see how you'll make your mark at CDHS! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsclubsandorganizations #getinvolvedatcdhs #saberssucceeding

We believe parent, guardian and community member involvement is essential to our success and our students’ educational experience. That’s why we offer so many ways for you to be involved at Central DeWitt. We encourage you to visit https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/volunteer to see a list of opportunities as well as how to become a volunteer. Thank you for taking the time to make a difference in our students’ lives! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #getinvolved #volunteer #centraldewittvolunteers #ekstrand #cdis #cdms #cdhs

The Central DeWitt Middle School Spirit Squad online store is available now through August 22nd! Click here to order apparel: https://adcraftwebstores.com/centraldewittmiddleschoolcheer2023/ Thank you for supporting our CDMS cheerleaders! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmspiritsquad #cdmscheer #supportoursabers

Join us for Unpack Your Backpack Night at Ekstrand and CDIS and the CDMS Open House on Monday, August 21st! This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, find their classrooms and get settled before the first day of school. See times below. Also, high school students are welcome to walk the halls, practice locker combinations, and get their questions answered by the office any time between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. M-F before school starts. MONDAY, AUGUST 21ST EKSTRAND: 5:30-6:30 p.m. INTERMEDIATE 6-7:00 p.m. MIDDLE SCHOOL 6:30-7:30 p.m. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #unpackyoubackpacknight #cdmsopenhouse #ekstrandelementary #cdis #backtoschool