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Sophomores Jake VanderHeiden, Delaney Barber, Katlin Truelsen, and Hannah Grantz spent time with area representatives at the Iowa Capitol on Tuesday for Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol. They are pictured with DeWitt resident and House Representative Norlin Mommsen. Tuesday was also National Ag Day, which was fitting as students spoke with Mommsen and others about important topics in agriculture including changes in education centered around veterinary medicine programs in rural areas. The students also had a chance to speak with House Representative Tom Determann and Senator Chris Cournoyer. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #ffa #farmbureauday #nationalagday #iowacapitol

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL UPDATE: The 2022-2023 school year will end on Friday, May 26th as we will meet the required number of instructional hours at that time. This will be a full day of school. Please keep in mind this is dependent on there being no other cancelled or unforeseen late starts or early dismissals the rest of the year. #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #lastdayofschool2023

Did you know that alligator snapping turtles bite with the force of 1,000 lbs? That was just one of many facts Mr. Waterbury’s Field Science classes learned about amphibians and reptiles when Kari Jeffrey from Clinton County Conservation visited recently. Ms. Jeffrey brought a variety of snakes and turtles for the students to see. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with our students! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #fieldscience #clintoncountyconservation

It was a fierce competition Tuesday night at the FBLA Student vs. Teacher Basketball Game. Teachers won the “fun” game 30-28, but students came out on top in the “serious,” game, 42-41. Congratulations to Michael Schneider who won the 3-point contest! And, great job FBLA for putting on a fun event! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #fbla #studentvsteacherbasketballgame

What an incredible experience for our CDHS band students while on their trip to New York City over spring break! Thank you to Broadway Up Close for taking the time to inspire and educate our students! https://fb.watch/jskBzBBweO/ #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdhsband #bandtrip #nycbandtrip2023 #saberssucceeding #saberpride #broadwayupclose

CDHS Early Childhood students are thrilled to welcome 3 and 4 year olds to participate in their annual “Little Sabers Preschool Lab.” The program runs April 10th-May18th at the DeWitt Community Library. There will be one session every other day from 8:10 a.m.-9:10 a.m. (no Wednesdays). Please contact Rebecca Barnes at rebecca.barnes@cd-csd.org with questions or to enroll your child. There are only four spots available! Enrollment is on a first-come-first-served basis. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your kiddos at “Little Sabers Preschool Lab!” #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #littlesaberspreschoollab

Yesterday Sabers donned their brightest, craziest, and mismatched socks to create awareness about Down syndrome. The 21st day of March is specifically chosen as World Down Syndrome Day to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. We’re proud of our students and staff for bringing awareness and celebrating all the amazing individuals with Down syndrome who enrich our lives! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #lotsofsocks #WorldDownSyndromeDay2023 #saberpride

ATTENTION SENIORS AND PARENTS OF SENIORS! The Publications team needs a senior picture and baby picture of every senior for the 2023 Senior Slideshow. You are also encouraged to share other photos of seniors (group, childhood, etc.). The slideshow will be shown after Senior Awards Day on May 16th. The deadline to submit photos is April 1st! Please upload photos here: https://bit.ly/3naZVOl #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #classof2023 #seniorslideshow

Join us for the Central DeWitt Community School Board Meeting tonight at 6 p.m. in the CDMS Media Center. You can also attend via Zoom: https://cd-csd.zoom.us/j/86862187361?pwd=MHc5WEg5SEZNU0dBd2xWK1BtWXk2dz09 Below is the agenda for the meeting. We encourage you to access the most up-to-date agenda at https://www.cd-csd.org/ ➡️ Board ➡️ Meeting Agendas. A. OPENING OF MEETING: 6:00 PM 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Hearing regarding Ekstrand Elementary Roof Replacement 4. Approve Agenda 5. Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings: February 22, 2023 6. Public Forum B. INFORMATION & DISCUSSION ITEM(S) 1. Peer STEM Presentation 2. Administrative Reports 3. 2021-2022 Graduation Rates and Dropout Rates 4. Revenue Purpose Statement (RPS) and Physical Plant and Equipment Levy (PPEL) Election Results 5. Legislative Report C. SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORIZED PURCHASES 1. 12-Passenger Van 2. School Bus Engine D. ACTION ITEM(S) 1. Financial Report 2. 2023-2024 Budget Presentation 3. 2023-2024 Budget Guarantee Resolution 4. Date for Public Hearing on the 2022-2023 Amended Budget 5. Date for Public Hearing on the 2023-2024 Certified Budget 6. Personnel Report 7. Donations to the School District E. SECOND READING AND FINAL ADOPTION OF POLICY REVISIONS SUGGESTED BY IASB 1. 216.2, Board of Directors' Member Development and Training 2. 607.1, Student Guidance and Counseling Program 3. 701.5, Fiscal Management 4. 701.5R1, Financial Metrics 5. 705.1, Purchasing - Bidding 6. 705.1R2, Using Federal Funds in Procurement Contracts 7. 804.7R1, Radon Mitigation Regulation F. REVIEW AND FIRST READING OF SCHOOL BOARD POLICY REVISIONS AS REQUIRED ANNUALLY 1. Review and First Reading of 100 and 200 Policy Series: School District and Board of Directors G. CONSENT AGENDA ITEM(S) 1. Open Enrollment 2. Professional Leave Report 3. Student Activity Fund Report 4. Abstract of Bills 5. UNI Cooperative Agreement for Student Teaching 6. Partnership Agreement with Clinton County Fair Board 7. Memorandum of Agreement 2023-24 Home School Assistance Program(HSAP) H. FUTURE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS & OPPORTUNITIES 1. Board Member Requests for Agenda Items for Future Board Meetings 2. Pre-Agenda Meeting Wed., April 5, 2023: 8:00 am (Bob Gannon, Angela Rheingans) 3. School Board Development Session Wed., April 12, 2023: 5:15 pm 4. School Board Regular Meeting Wed., April 12, 2023: 6:00 pm 5. Special School Board Meeting (Ekstrand Roof Bids) Mon., April 17, 2023: 2:00 pm (Zoom) J. Adjournment

These Central DeWitt students recently toured the 2.2 million square foot John Deere facility to see the flow of the factory and learn more about careers available at the company. We love seeing our Sabers check out career options! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberssucceeding

Congratulations to the following Saber artists whose work was selected to represent Central DeWitt in the 2023 QC Arts High School Invitational! Adriana Kerr, Alexsys Scheeper, Anissa Sailer, Caden Parkerton, Haley Wrage, Haley VanScoyoc, Jacob Vosler, Marisa Lopez, Mel House, Zoey Tiefenthaler, Emma Holmes, Isaac DeHaven, Rachel Spicer, Tate Schlimmer, Breanna Perry, Hannah Moore, Livy Crandall, Mackenzie McKnight, Vee Ortner, Emma Pillers To see artwork visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KIoy7WhnCVCIWVyva-yCXAWdXduzrSPw_NoMc_SbmIs/edit?usp=sharing To see video submissions visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Hg9qAZ_CrlIL_a1Ve0J4pCpewPNEG4NC?fbclid=IwAR1vWuuF8-MHpGyIlvzFdDa6XuHqq2k26mpzZDNy-fEv_JpGwcpm3-HGzyM #gosabers #centraldewittcd #cdhs #saberartists #qcartshighschoolinvitational

Congratulations to our Special Olympics basketball team, dance team and Best Buddies who had great success competing at the Spring Classic in Iowa City on March 11th! The dance team earned a gold medal and the basketball team earned a silver medal. Way to go, Sabers! 5 vs. 5 basketball team: Devin Kent (10th grade), Gage Heston (6th grade), Kayleb Goldensoph (6th grade), and Bastian Green (6th grade), and Christopher Shenker (5th grade). Head Coach Grace McCaulley (12th grade) and Assistant Coach Reagan Hofer (12th grade). Dance team: Jess Shockey (12th grade), Lily Gruntorad (10th grade), Marlee Michaelsen (9th grade), Skyler Raymond (7th grade) and Klaire Gruntorad (7th grade), Tatiana Raymond (6th grade) and Adrianna Flick (6th grade), Ayana Gooch-Sims (5th grade), coaches Mallory McMahon (9th grade) and Dalani Beuthien (9th grade) #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #centraldewittspecialolympics #bestbuddies #saberssucceeding #springclassic

The Saber Speech Team wrapped up their contest season just before spring break with more fantastic results! Competing at the State Individual Events Contest on March 11 at North Scott were 11 team members in 17 events, and every single one of them came away with at least one "I" rating from judges. Seven performances netted straight "I" ratings, which is a perfect score! To top it off, two Saber Speech members earned top honors by the Iowa High School Speech Association by receiving All State nominations! Big congratulations to Sabine Housenga and Elyce Burzlaff, who will showcase their talents at the IHSSA Individual Events All State Festival at UNI on Monday, March 27th! Sabine will perform the song, "I'll Be Here" from the musical Ordinary Days, for her Solo Musical Theatre. Elyce will perform her original After Dinner Speaking piece, "The Karen Conference." They will be recognized amongst the best of the best in the state this year! There will be a send-off for them on Friday, March 24th at 7:45 a.m. in CDHS atrium. STATE INDIVIDUAL EVENTS RESULTS STRAIGHT "I" RATINGS: Adri Kerr - Poetry, Public Address Elyce Burzlaff - After Dinner Speaking Caleb Govert - Spontaneous Speaking Rachel Spicer - Prose Sabine Housenga - Solo Musical Theatre Lacey Stoker - Reviewing OVERALL "I" RATINGS (TWO "I" RATINGS, ONE "II" RATING): Hannah Moore - Public Address Amelia House - Literary Program, Poetry Rachel Spicer - Storytelling Molly Burken - Original Oratory Jack Butler - After Dinner Speaking Caleb Govert - Improvisation OVERALL "II" RATINGS (TWO "II" RATINGS, ONE "I" RATING): Eliza Petersen - Literary Program, Improvisation Molly Burken – Poetry #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #saberspeech #saberssucceeding

We hope you had a great spring break! Freshman orientation is 6:30 p.m. tonight at the CDPAC. The CDHS Chorus Pops Concert is on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Good luck to all those participating in the IHSMA State Solo and Ensemble Festival on Saturday! Don’t forget that tomorrow night is the FBLA Student vs. Teacher basketball game. Let’s make it a great week! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #saberactivityupdate

If you’re looking for a highly-competitive, fun time, this is the event for you! Mark your calendars to watch the student vs. teacher basketball game and 3-point contest on March 21st at the CDHS competition gym. Thank you for supporting @centraldewittfbla! #gosabers #fbla

Our Nutrition Services Department constructed a fun week of activities to celebrate National School Breakfast! Thank you to everyone who chose to “Dig into Breakfast” last week! We hope our students continue eating breakfast at school to start their day off right! EKSTRAND GRAND-PRIZE WINNERS: Carter Smith, Kenneth Eagle, Keiara Tanner, Baylie Rehr, Lukka Raymond, Amelianna Barnes, Raymond Willey and Jaylynne Short Not pictured: Natalie Creason and Abraham Cazares CDIS GRAND PRIZE WINNERS 6TH GRADE: Makinley Rock, Ashton Leibold 5TH GRADE: Veronica Santos, Charlie Feeler 4TH GRADE: Lincoln Hey, Claira Williams #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #nsbw #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrandelementary #nationalschoolbreakfastweek #digintobreakfast #centraldewittnutritionservices

In real life, the infamous John Wilkes Booth never got his day in court for his role in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. But at CDIS last week, sixth grade students held a mock trial to present the facts of the case. After deliberating, the jurors found Wilkes Booth not guilty because witnesses never saw John Wilkes Booth with a gun. Great job, Sabers! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdis #cdismocktrial #johnwilkesboothmocktrial #sixthgrademocktrial #saberssucceeding

Recently, junior Isaac DeHaven took a personalized tour of Western Illinois University to learn about all the programs available at their Moline campus. Perks of the visit for Isaac were learning WIU offers a flat tuition rate for all students (no out of state tuition), has phenomenal majors and activities, and has therapy dogs visit campus! #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #westernillinoisuniversity #wiu #collegeandcareerready #saberssucceeding

Congratulations to senior Fayeth Henningsen who was chosen as the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest winner for the Lawrence Van Hook chapter! Not only was Fayeth the local chapter winner, she was also selected as the ISDAR Northeast District winner! She will be recognized at the Iowa State Society DAR Annual Conference Awards Banquet on March 31st in Des Moines and at the Lawrence Van Hook Chapter Good Citizen Tea on April 15th. #goasabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs#saberssucceeding #daughtersoftheamericanrevolution #goodcitizenaward #saberpride

Last week, Central DeWitt celebrated Inclusion Week by highlighting the importance of 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗟𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 and honoring students of ALL ABILITIES. As a National Unified Champion School, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where students of all abilities will succeed. We are so proud of our Special Olympic athletes and Best Buddies who work hard to build a more inclusive community for all. We hope you #ChooseToInclude! https://youtu.be/FXJQFCyWKIk #gosabers #centraldewittcsd #cdhs #cdms #cdis #ekstrand #specialolympics #bestbuddies #inclusionweek2023 #choosetoinclude #saberpride #nationalunifiedchampionschool #saberssucceeding #choosetoinclude