January 2024

.......Earlville elementary is looking for students.......

LOOKING for KINDERGARTNERS

 We ask your assistance in compiling our list of children that will be entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Remember a child must be five years old on/before September 15, 2025 in order to be eligible to attend Kindergarten or Junior Kindergarten next fall. All of our Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten students attend school at Earlville Elementary. Please list your own youngster and those of any of your friends or neighbors you believe may have not received this newsletter form. If a child is currently in our preschool program, we anticipate them entering our JK or K program for next year so there is no need to fill out the form. Please complete the form and drop it off or mail it to Maquoketa Valley Schools, 226 Prospect Street Earlville, IA 52041. Thank you!

Child’s first name________________Middle______________Last_________________ Boy or Girl ( circle one)

Date of Birth ________________________________

Daycare provider_________________________________

Mother’s Name ______________________________ 

Mother’s Phone _____________________________

Mother’s Address ________________________________________

Mother’s Email _____________________________________

Father’s Name_______________________________

Father’s Phone ______________________________

Father’s Address ____________________________________

Father’s Email______________________________________

LOOKING for 4-Year Olds

We also need your assistance in compiling a list of children that will be FOUR years old on/before September 15, 2025 in order to be eligible for Maquoketa Valley’s PreSchool program to start next fall. All of our PreSchool students attend school at Earlville Elementary. Please list your own youngster and if you know of any other families that have a 4-year-old, please contact them. Simply complete this form and drop it off or mail it to Maquoketa Valley Schools, 226 Prospect Street, Earlville, IA 52041. Thank you!

Child’s first name________________Middle______________Last_________________ Boy or Girl ( circle one)

Date of Birth ________________________________

Daycare provider_________________________________

Mother’s Name ______________________________

 Mother’s Phone _____________________________

Mother’s Address ________________________________________

Mother’s Email _____________________________________

Father’s Name_______________________________

Father’s Phone ______________________________

Father’s Address ____________________________________

Father’s Email______________________________________

Students in my classroom are working hard on reaching their reading, math, and writing goals. We are setting weekly, personal goals that are manageable, and the students are showing growth on their graphs. We have also been talking a lot about perseverance both in school and at home.  

In math, students are finding out which strategies will allow them to reach their answer in the most logical way. Students are able to put their multiplication and division facts into play when solving problems. We have been implementing competitions into our lessons to create a fun and competitive drive for the students to be able to show what they have learned and also be rewarded for their correct answers.  

In reading and writing, students are reading fluently and accurately at grade level. They are able to retell what they have read and write a summary using correct paragraph writing skills correctly. 6th grade book talks have presented new challenges, but students are persevering and meeting deadlines. 5th graders have been writing essays that require basic mechanics of writing and organizational skills. 

.......From the desk of Mr. DeVore.......

We have been busy in science class!  Here are a few of the things we have been working on…

Earth Science has been learning about how the Earth formed, and the forces that shape the Earth. We just finished learning about volcanoes and are ready to learn about earthquakes!  

Physical science has been learning all about the Periodic Table of Elements, and how those elements bond together to form molecules. We have learned about the properties of different bonds and materials by making bouncy balls!

AP Physics has been working hard all year, preparing for their AP exam in May. Most recently they have been working on mastering the concept of forces. They were challenged just before Thanksgiving to make towers out of Jello and other food items. This really helped them see just how important forces like friction are when making a stable structure! 

The Composition I and Public Speaking students have been embracing the power of language this fall. Both of these courses earn students college credit through NICC.

Composition I students work on the writing process starting with generating ideas based on their purpose and audience, developing content, drafting, getting feedback, revising, and reflecting. Students have written scholarship essays, observations, reflections, and explanatory essays this semester. They revise and reflect on these essays and assemble them into a portfolio to showcase their learning.

Similarly, Public Speaking students have been writing informational, how-to, persuasive, and special occasions speeches, adapting their content to their purpose. They have also been setting goals and improving their delivery throughout the semester.

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 Menu

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

2024-2025 Forms

2024-2025 Backpack Program Form

2024-2025 Maquoketa Valley Athletic forms

2024-2025 Wildcat Athletic Pass

2024-2025 Athletic Booster Memberships



Objection to instruction and library materials

Regular Board Meeting

December Board Meeting Minutes - Held December 16, 2024

Lunch Menu

January Lunch & Breakfast Menu

Maquoketa Valley Community School District 

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