February 2025

.......Character strong trait of the month.......

.......from the desk of mrs. Anderegg.......

Second Grade Scientists

Our students have begun a new science unit called, "Pebbles, Sand, and Silt". They have spent their time sorting & identifying different types of rocks; including sedimentary, metamorphic and igneous. Exitecemtn was high when they were able to rub rocks together to create sand or rock dust. Then they were able to wash the rock and after pouring off the water, they were able to see and feel the sediments that were left. Students are shown observing and documenting their findings in science notebooks as scientists do!

.......From the desk of Miss. Knipper.......

.......From the desk of Miss. Droeszler.......

.......From the desk of Mrs. rudd.......

7th and 8th Grade Science Update

In middle school science we are curious about our world and strive to explore it using actual scientific processes, such as asking questions, planning and carrying out experiments, and analyzing data. In our first units of the year we took on the roles of Meteorologists in 7th grade and Astronomers in 8th grade. In our current unit we are using the tools Physicists in 7th grade, and Biologists in 8th grade. In our last units of the year we will be exploring Populations and Ecosystems and Electromagnetism in 8th Grade. We also have two amazing field trips planned for the spring; 7th grade to the Pentacrest Museums in Iowa City to explore their natural history displays, and Camp C.S. Klaus to explore their outdoor program for the 8th grade!

7th Grade is exploring solutions to shattered phones due to collisions with the floor. We have been colliding a lot of things with the floor in an effort to study Newton’s 3 Laws!

8th Grade students saw the scale of our solar system, if the sun was the size of a large exercise ball. Students hold everyday objects to represent the planets, and had to walk 4 blocks away just to space out the rocky inner planets to scale!

.......From the desk of Mr. Palmer.......

Students in Mr. Palmer’s Advanced Construction and Electricity class have been busy this year designing and building a new ticket booth for the school. This ticket booth will be replacing the existing ticket booth which is located by the football field. Students designed and welded a metal base that will allow our staff to move this unit from multiple different locations.

You will be able to see these students hard work this track season and during the summer sports season. Students have learned many different kinds of skills including framing, electrical, trusses, roofing, siding, fascia, soffit, proper setting of windows and doors and interior trimming. This new AC cooled building will allow our wonderful volunteers more comfort in any weather conditions. Not only has this project been a great hands on experience for our students. It has also taught them valuable lessons on working as a team and the needs of a customer in the trades.

.......from the desk of mr. Ford .......

During the fall semester, six high school students participated in a new elective class: Music Theory. This class taught them the “nuts and bolts” of writing and performing music. These same students also had the opportunity to put these skills into practice by composing original music. Each student composed a chorale - a short, 8-measure composition with a smooth melodyline and harmony underneath - using the same rules that classical and modern composers use when composing. After writing and rewriting, these chorales were turned into individual parts for the concert band to play. This allowed students to hear their own compositions played by live musicians only a few weeks after they composed them. These Music Theory Chorales have now become a part of our warm-up routines that we use throughout the year.

.......community news to know.......

........2024 Legislative Update: Special Minor's Restricted License........

.......Food Service Need to Know.......

Check your current lunch account balance: Log into your online account or call/email Morgan Nefzger to get your current lunch account balance. You can make deposits at any time.

Free/Reduced Applications: These forms must be filled out as soon as possible so we have enough time to process your application and correct your registration fees. Free/Reduced applications can be found online, or there are copies in the Delhi Middle School/Elementary Office. These forms can be filled out at any time throughout the school year.

Breakfast Options: Aside from the assigned Breakfast Entree, kids could also choose: Cereal, Yogurt with a muffin, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Salad Bar: This year, there will be a salad bar offered to 7th-12th grade students and all adult employees Tuesday-Friday. The salad bar will be an alternate meal choice. You will not be able to get the salad bar in addition to the main meal being offered. The salad bar will be located in the High School cafeteria area.

Potato Bar: This year, there will be a potato bar offered to 7th-12th grade students and all adult employees every Monday.

Snack Items: Students in Junior Kindergarten-Fourth Grade have the option of taking a snack item each day. Depending on the week Junior Kindergarten-second grade will have the option of cheese stick, goldfish crackers, single serve honey nut cheerios, nature valley oats and honey granola bar, teddy grahams, or single serve kix Cereal. Third-fourth grade can choose between a granola bar or a cheese stick. Regardless if you qualify for Free/Reduced benefits, you will still be charged the full $0.40 per snack item. Snack items are charged to your account every Friday for the entire week.

Meal Pricing for the 24/25 school year:

Student breakfast: $1.85

Earlville & Johnston & Delhi Elementary Student Lunch: $2.55

Middle School & High School Student Lunch $2.80

Snack Item: $0.40

Extra Entree: $2.00

Extra Milk: $0.65

Extra Juice: $0.70

Guest Student Lunch: $2.80

Guest Adult Lunch: $4.70

Charging on negative Accounts: Be sure to watch your lunch account balance. If your family lunch account reaches an amount of Negative $50.00 or more, students will be given an alternate meal until the account balance is improved. An alternate meal due to low account balance will still be a full meal however the entree will be a deli sandwich with and no additional seconds or ala carte items. Starting on September 3rd invoices will be sent out to families with negative balances and your student(s) will receive a deli sandwich until your account has been replenished. Invoices will be sent out every Tuesday via email.

Alternate main course meal option: This year, we will have an alternate main course substitute at each meal. This substitutes will consist of, a deli sandwich, or a bento box. Students may choose this instead of the main course any given day.

How and where to deposit lunch money: You can always send lunch money with your students to turn in to the secretary at their building, or you can go online and make deposits into your account.

Link to useful forms:

Food Service Information

Free & Reduced Meal Program Information

RevTrak Online Payments

Total Access Lunch

August Lunch Me n u

Non-Discrimination Statement

If you have any questions pertaining to the Free and Reduced Meals, you can contact Morgan Nefzger at morgannefzger@maquoketa-v.k12.ia.us

Maquoketa Valley Activity Calendar

This can be found on the website. Please check that for all activities.

Cancellations will be updated on the Maquoketa Valley Website.

New Text Alert System

We have a new alert system called SchoolMessenger. In order to receive text and email alerts, registration for the 2024-2025 school year must be completed online in PowerSchool. The difference you will notice when you log in as a parent is that the previous student information is not visible. Therefore, registration is imperative for successful communication between school and parents. Reminder - only two contacts will receive texts and emails - those with “mother” and “father” relationship status. When entering cell phone numbers, please designate it as a “mobile” phone. An opt in text message will be sent before the first day of school to parents to opt in to receiving these alerts.

If the information in PowerSchool is not accurate, you will not receive these alerts.

Contact call Sarah Lown if you have questions, 563-922-2091

Maquoketa Valley 2024-2025 School Calendar

ANNUAL NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

(Board Policy 102.E2)

It is the policy of the Maquoketa Valley Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, religion in its programs, activities, or physical or mental disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students are educated in programs that foster knowledge of, and respect and appreciation for, the historical and contemporary contributions of diverse cultural groups, as well as men and women, to society. Students who feel they have been discriminated against are encouraged to report it to the school district Equity Coordinator. The Equity Coordinator is Kim Huckstadt and can be reached at (563) 922-2091. Inquiries may also be directed in writing to Kim Huckstadt, Maquoketa Valley Community Schools, P.O. Box 186, Delhi, Iowa 52223, (563) 922-9411.

To view additional Board Policy Information, please use the link below.

Board Policy Information