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April 2026 Monthly Newsletter for Cora B. Darling

April 2026 Monthly Newsletter for Cora B. Darling

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Brian Orr
CORA B. DARLING April 2026newsletter
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From the Principal’s Office

Dear Cora B. Darling Families,

Happy April! It's hard to believe how quickly this school year is flying by. As we step into spring, our building is buzzing with energy and excitement.

Kindergarten Round Up

Kindergarten Round Up will be held on April 17 at the elementary building. There will be no Kindergarten / JK classes that day. Please watch for a packet coming home with your preschool students. Inside, you will find several items that will need to be completed by the day of Round Up. If you have any questions, please contact the elementary office for more information. (563) 864-7651, ext 403

ISASP Testing

ISASP Testing in Grades 3-6 will be taking place this month, also. A letter will be sent home at conferences listing the dates that your child will be taking these tests (varying by grade level). Please set your child up for success by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive (on time) each day. We believe our students will ROCK this test!

Enjoy this beautiful spring!

Mrs. Hertges

POSTVILLE Easter EGG HUNT SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH 10:00 AM LULLS PARK (INCLEMENT WEATHER TURNER HALL) AGES 2-9 YEARS OLD

Upcoming Events

  • March 30th-April 16th ISASP testing
  • 1:30 Dismissals: April 1, 15, 22, and 29
  • April 9, 16, 23, May 7 - DARE Presentations 5th Grade
  • Thursday, April 2- Pirate Pride Assembly 2:45 FAC
  • April 3rd and April 6th No School - Spring Break and Comp Day
  • April 17th Kindergarten Roundup - No Kindergarten / JK classes
  • April 28th - JK-2 Concert 5:30 pm FACC
  • Friday, May 1-Pirate Pride Assembly 2:45 FAC
  • May 12th - 4th Grade Clayton County Conservation Geocaching @ 12:45(R), 1:35(H) and 2:25(D)
  • May 19 - Quarter 4 Celebration-Preschool-1st Grade Park Day/2-6th Grade Track and Field Day
  • Wednesday, May 20th -Pirate Pride Assembly 2:45 FAC

Second Grade Learning

In their Amplify Reading Knowledge lessons, the second-grade students have been learning about Clara Barton and the founding of the American Red Cross. Our learning partner for this activity was Veterans Memorial Hospital, who helped to provide the materials used to create 21 First Aid Kits, one for each elementary homeroom.

Special Thanks to Veterans Memorial Hospital for their generous donation!

BASEBALL 6TH & 7TH GRADE Open Gym Every Monday & Thursday starting March 19 Postville Elementary Gym Mondays: 6-7:30 PM Thursdays: 6:30-7:30 PM
A teacher with 3 students sitting in the snow

Our Fourth Grade students and staff enjoyed the last of the snow (hopefully) with a school Sledding activity. It was a fun day for all!

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314 West Post Street
PO Box 717
Postville, Iowa 52162

Phone: 563-864-7651
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It is the policy of the Postville Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Brendan Knudtson,Jr/Sr Principal, 312 West Post Street, Postville, Iowa 52162, 563-864-7651x402, bknudtson@postville.k12.ia.us Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: (312) 730- 1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov

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