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Get all the back-to-school news and reminders you need in the August school newsletters! Each month school newsletters are packed with important updates, events, and highlights. We hope they will serve as a valuable resource to keep you informed and engaged throughout the year! Ekstrand Elementary: https://secure.smore.com/n/gad2x CDIS: https://secure.smore.com/n/sqj2a CDMS: https://secure.smore.com/n/9upam CDHS: https://bit.ly/4fNbMcb Besides being emailed to parents, school newsletters can be found on our website, www.cd-csd.org, under “Schools” in the menu bar. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #newsletters #schoolnewsletters #stayinformed #backtoschool

We had a great time at the DeWitt Farmers Market yesterday! Slash and our cheerleaders definitely got everyone pumped up to head back to school and it was great seeing so many students, graduates, employees and community supporters! Thank you to the DeWitt Farmers Market for including us in “School Spirit Day!” #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #dewittfarmersmarket #schoolspiritday #backtoschool

Look who was featured on KWQC TV6 News this morning! Ms. Smith and Digit did a great job talking about the importance of therapy dogs in our schools and the way Digit, along with our other therapy dogs, benefit our students and staff. We’re so lucky to have Ms. Smith and Digit at Central DeWitt! Watch here: https://bit.ly/3M6KbFi #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #therapydogs #centraldewitttherapydogs #saberpride #sabersucceeding

Join us tomorrow at the DeWitt Farmers Market from 3:30-6:30 p.m.! Slash will be there along with our cheerleaders and we have lots of Saber stickers and pencils to give away! We’ll also have a fun back-to-school photo booth! Make sure you check out all the great vendors at the market, too! See you there! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #dewittfarmersmarket #backtoschool #schoolspiritday

It’s Work With Us Wednesday! Click this link for instructions on how to become a substitute teacher at Central DeWitt CSD: https://bit.ly/3YK7mg7 Click here to see more Central DeWitt job opportunities: https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #substituteteacher #becomeasubstitute

Effective communication helps us build strong relationships with our families and our community which is why we provide several ways for you to stay informed throughout the school year. Below is a list of official district resources where you can find the most accurate, up-to-date information about school happenings. Take a look and make sure you’re ready to stay connected this year! • WEBSITE: Our website is designed to be a one-stop resource for students, staff and families. From forms to calendars to menus, you can find it all at www.cd-csd.org. • CENTRAL DEWITT CSD APP: Don't forget to download our 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, documents and more right on your smartphone. • EMAILS, TEXT AND VOICE ALERTS: If you are a parent or guardian of a current Central DeWitt student and would like to receive email, text and/or voice alerts from CDCSD, please visit the parent portal on Infinite Campus. Under settings you can choose to receive emails, voice and text alerts. If you are a parent of a current Central DeWitt student and do not have access to the parent portal, please email Sarah Penniston or call (563) 659-4711. If you are having trouble receiving communication or would like to change your communication preferences, please login to the parent portal on Infinite Campus and verify your communication preferences. Also, please check your email and phone settings. If you have unsubscribed or marked our emails as spam you will not be able to receive communication from us. If you blocked the school phone number on your phone, you will not be able to receive text or voice alerts from us. Always check your spam folder for missed messages, too! If you are a not a parent/guardian of a current Central DeWitt student but would like to receive email, text and/or voice alerts from CDCSD, please visit www.cd-csd.org and click on the "COMMUNITY ALERTS SIGN UP" button and submit the form. • NEWSLETTERS: Each school sends families a monthly newsletter full of important information and reminders. • SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure you follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X for the latest happenings at CDCSD. •OTHER PLATFORMS: Depending on your school or teacher, you may also receive communication through platforms such as Canvas, Seesaw, Infinite Campus or Google Classroom. If this is the case, it will be communicated to you by your child’s school. This information along with how to download the CENTRAL DEWITT CSD app can be found any time at https://bit.ly/3qL6nh2 #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #communication #officialdistrictresources #stayconnected #beinformed #backtoschool

School begins next week, and to help prepare Saber families for a successful year, we’ll be sharing all kinds of useful information over the next few days. Today we’d like to show you where the district and activity calendars are located so you don’t miss any of the great things happening at Central DeWitt! ‼️ Please note on the district calendar that Wednesday, Oct. 23rd, Wednesday, Jan. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 19th will NOT be early dismissal days. 2024-2025 District Calendar: https://bit.ly/4fVrour 2024-2025 Athletics calendar: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldewitt 2024-2025 Fine Arts Calendar: https://www.cd-csd.org/o/cdcsd/page/fine-arts-calendar Activities/events can also be found here: https://mississippiathleticconference.org/public/genie/170/school/7635/ These calendars can also be found at www.cd-csd.org under “Calendar” in the menu bar or in the Central DeWitt CSD app. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittcalendar #calendar #backtoschool #schoolcalendar #activitycalendar #athleticscalendar #fineartscalendar #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary

It is that time of year again! We wanted to send out a quick reminder to touch base on transportation needs for students attending Central Dewitt this coming school year. If you need to change your family’s transportation needs for the upcoming school year, please give the bus barn a call at (563) 659-0706 as soon as possible. Without your updates we can't accurately gauge how many students will be riding each bus which could impact times and routes. As of this moment there haven’t been any significant changes to the routes, but some times or routes could still change. If that happens, that information will be shared with families before school starts on Aug. 23rd. Thank you for helping our transportation department prepare for the new school year by updating your information! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #transportation #schoolbus #transportationupdates #transportationchanges #centraldewitttransportation #busroutes #bustimes #backtoschool

Yesterday CDIS Principal Spencer Lueders presented to a standing-room-only crowd at the School Administrators of Iowa Annual Conference in Des Moines. His presentation was about maximizing your time as an administrator. Mr. Lueders is definitely the right guy to present on this topic as he is known for not only getting up early to tackle administrative tasks, but he also spends the majority of his day working at a walking desk in the hallways of CDIS so he can interact with staff and students more. Way to go, Mr. Lueders! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #sai #saiannualconference #spencerlueders #saipresenter #saberssucceeding #saberpride

On Tuesday, teachers, instructional coaches and administrators were back digging into our Portrait of a Graduate in preparation for the upcoming school year! Portrait of a Graduate is the design process where Central DeWitt Community School District worked with the community to create a collective vision for student success and reshape how we educate our students. Since last fall, over 600 community members, business leaders, parents, students, and staff have taken part in helping us create our Portrait of Graduate. The information gathered through surveys, focus groups and design team meetings was instrumental in bringing together our community’s vision for every Central DeWitt student and it’s exciting to see the work continue! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #portraitofagraduate #thefutureofeducation #careerandcollegeready #saberssucceeding

Congratulations to these CDHS athletes on making the All-Conference baseball and softball teams! Way to go, Sabers! SOFTBALL 2nd Team: Isabelle Pierce (outfield), Zoey Fuglsang (outfield), Jaelyn Sinclair (DP) Honorable Mention: Lilly Fuglsang, Katlin Truelsen, Adalyn Appleby BASEBALL 1st Team: Wyatt Penniston (shortstop), Jacob Maher (outfield) 2nd Team: Kyle Bixby (pitcher), Grant Gregoire (outfield) Honorable Mention: Mitch Maher, James Adams, Drew McAvan #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabersoftball #saberbaseball #macconference #allconferenceteams #saberssucceeding #saberpride

The CDMS Spirit webstore is now open! The store closes on Aug. 13th so don’t wait to order. Thank you for supporting our CDMS Cheerleaders! https://www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdms #cdmsspirit #cdmscheerleaders #cdmsspiritstore

It’s Work With Us Wednesday! Here's another great job opportunity available at Central DeWitt. To apply, visit https://phlaptweb36.applitrack.com/CDCSD/onlineapp/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #workwithuswednesday #joinoursaberfamily #jobopportunities #busdriver #transportation

The Saber volleyball store is now open through Aug. 14th! Get your volleyball apparel before it’s too late! Use the link below to place your order. Thank you for supporting our volleyball team! https://www.teamelitesports.com/CentralDewitt #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabervolleyball #sabervolleyballstore #supportingoursabers

Everyone had a great time with our FFA chapter’s fun, corn-themed activities last night at National Night Out! Attendees were able to dig through corn for treasures, dress up in corn hats, get their picture taken in a corn cob cutout and even play a game of cornhole! Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #dewittcentralffa #ffa #nationalnightout #saberssucceeding

Get your Saber cross country gear now through Aug. 12th so you’re ready to cheer them on this season! Use the link below to place your order. Thank you for supporting our XC team! https://www.teamelitesports.com/centraldewitt.html #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #sabercrosscountry #cdhs #crosscountryonlinestore #supportingoursabers

Have you registered your child for the 2024-2025 school year? The first day of school is just over two weeks away so don’t wait any longer! Registration is an easy, online process outlined in this letter: https://bit.ly/3LzKUyq. If you don’t have a computer or internet access, you are welcome to come to the CDCSD Administration Center, 331 E. 8th St., DeWitt, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday to complete registration. The Administration Center will also stay open until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30th and Monday, August 5th, to assist anyone needing help with registration. Registration must be completed by August 5th. Also, please add these important dates to your calendar: • Wednesday, August 21 o 5:30 – 6:30 pm: Elementary Unpack Your Backpack – You and your child will have a chance to meet their teacher, locate their desk and locker, and bring all of their school supplies o 6:00 – 7:00 pm: Intermediate Unpack Your Backpack o 6:30 – 7:30 pm: Middle School Open House o 6:30 – 7:00 pm: High School Freshman/Transfer New Student Open House o 7:00 – 7:30 pm: Saber Activities Parent Meeting (optional) • Friday, August 23rd: 1st Day of School (1-12) • Tuesday, August 27th: Preschool 1st Day of School • Monday, August 26, 2024, and Tuesday, August 27, 2024: These will be the first days of school for students assigned to Jumpstart/Kindergarten Group A. During these days, Group A students will have the opportunity to adjust to the school environment, routines, and their new classmates. • Wednesday, August 28, 2024, and Thursday, August 29, 2024: These will be the first days of school for students assigned to Jumpstart/Kindergarten Group B. Like Group A, Group B students will also have the opportunity to become comfortable with their new surroundings and peers. • Friday, August 30, 2024: All Jumpstart and Kindergarten students will attend school together. This will be our first day with the entire class present, marking the beginning of our regular school schedule for these students. If you have any questions or need assistance during the registration process, please email Sarah Penniston or call her at (563) 659-4711. We are excited for the new year and look forward to seeing our students again! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ekstrandelementary #cdis #cdms #cdhs #schoolregistration #registrationisopen #newschoolyear #backtoschool

Only a few more weeks until school starts and what better way to show your excitement than to display a yard sign with your student’s name! These are great for preschoolers all the way to seniors, and even teachers and staff! If you’re interested in ordering a sign, please email Central DeWitt After Prom at cdafterprom@gmail.com with the student's name and grade. Please note you do not have to include the grade. Signs are $20 each. Orders are due August 12th. Pick up will be August 19th. Thank you for supporting Central DeWitt After Prom! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #centraldewittafterprom #yardsigns #backtoschool

Congratulations to Sabers Tristan Rheingans, Alex Brown, Colton Sullivan and Will Ginter on winning the High School Boys Relay at the Brady Street Sprints yesterday! We’re not sure what’s better – them winning or the popularity of their “uniforms”! Great job, Sabers! Watch here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/SNm9WUqhKDLpev3e/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #sabertrackandfield #saberstatement #saberpride #sabervictory #bradystreetsprints #bix7

Saber football apparel is now available! There are hundreds of options to choose from. Make sure you click on "view all" in order to see all of the options in each category. Store closes August 2nd at 10 a.m. https://cdwoffb24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ Thank you for supporting our football program! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberfootball #saberfootballstore #thankyouforsupportingoursabers