Congrats to our Gold Star Teachers!
Pam Bellows
4th Grade
Virtual Campus
Jane Cline
2nd Grade
North Cedar Elementary
Stacey Yoder
7th & 9th Grade Math
Holmes Junior High
Congrats to these Drake Relays Participants!
Myah Brinker, Discus 2nd Place
Sarah Albaugh, Emma Cawelti, Grace Penrith, Lindsey Sires - 4x100
Lauryn Bennett, Noelani Mattson, Johnna Dieken, Maddy McFarland - Shuttle Hurdle Relay 3rd Place
Lindsey Sires, 100 Meter Dash 8th Place
Sarah Albaugh, Grace Knutson, Grace Penrith, Lindsey Sires - 4x200
Jasmine Barney, Long Jump
Myah Brinker, Shot Put
Maddy McFarland, 100 Meter Hurdles 8th Place
Noelani Mattson, 100 Meter Hurdles
Maddy McFarland, 400 Meter Hurdles 6th Place

Trey Campbell, Long Jump
Joel Burris, High Jump
Drew Hoth, Shot Put
Michael Goodenbour, 3200 Meter Run
Brayden Burnett, 3200 Meter Run
Nate Gee, Zander White, JayVon Ratleff, Trey Campbell, 4x100 7th Place
Eric Lucas, Logan Reiter, Sidney Atkins, Jackson Block, Shuttle Hurdle Relay 7th Place
Nate Gee, Trey Campbell, Jack Jorgensen, Hunter Jacobson, Distance Medley 6th Place
Will Eastman, 400 Meter Dash 5th Place
Koda Beland, Wheelchair 400 Meter Dash
Nate Gee, Zander White, JayVon Ratleff, Trey Campbell, 4x200 8th Place
Eric Lucas, 110 Meter Hurdles
Joel Burris, 400 Meter Hurdles
Michael Goodenbour, 1600 Meter Run 7th Place
Brayden Burnett, 1600 Meter Run

Congrats to the men's team on winning the Hy-Vee Cup!
Congratulations to Kevin Yang on this well-deserved recognition! He was chosen as an Academic All-State, one of the top 10 students statewide!
Congratulations to Ian Lewis and Elizabeth Shatek for being selected as 2021 Iowa Governor's Scholars! Iowa’s top academic students have been chosen for the 2021 Governor’s Scholar Program. The Governor’s Office, the Iowa High School Athletic Association, and its title sponsor, the Iowa Farm Bureau, are presenting this recognition which began in 2003. The 424 seniors being honored have been selected by their high schools as the highest academic achievers.
Tricia Draus & Jennifer Zehner Awarded John Nero Memorial Grant from
Cedar Falls Schools Foundation
 
The John Nero Memorial Grant was established after his passing in 2011, for first and second year teachers. A longtime Cedar Falls High School teacher and guidance counselor, John had a desire to assist new teachers as they embarked on their first years of teaching. New teachers may be eligible for a grant from this fund annually, to be used for tuition or materials for graduate courses.
 
Two John Nero Memorial Grants in the amount of $200 each have been awarded this year to Tricia Draus, Aldrich Elementary and Jennifer Zehner, Cedar Falls High School.
 
Tricia (pictured on left) is a first grade teacher and will be using the grant to offset costs for the course, Ethical Issues in School and Society, through Viterbo University. "It is my goal to understand the ethical issues of teaching and the importance of teaching social justice. I am looking forward to applying what I learn to my teaching to ensure I am meeting the needs of all students," commented Tricia.
 
Jennifer (pictured on right) is a special education teacher and will be applying the grant to the course, Instructional Technology, through Morningside College. “This school year, I found myself teaching in-person and virtually. I'm excited to learn even more ways to use technology to create an engaging classroom environment,” said Jennifer.
 
Congratulations Tricia and Jennifer and best of luck to you both as you continue your education! 
The Cedar Falls High School Boys and Girls Track and Field programs are proud to announce the first ever CF Boys and Girls Fundamental Hall of Fame Track and Field Camp for 3rd-8th graders. This camp will take place Tuesday, June 1st - Friday June 4th. Each grade will have an allotted 45-60 min time slot each evening. The Hall of Fame camp has been developed to introduce young athletes to our fantastic sport. Inclusion is of top priority, and every athlete will have the opportunity to combine technical development and fundamental techniques with safety and major focus on fun! Our HS coaches and current athletes will prepare our next generation of Tigers for futures in all track and field events while inspiring a love of running, throwing, jumping and being active. The fundamentals of body positioning, stride, proper technique, and warm up/cool-down techniques will be covered. Sign up closes Thursday, May 20th, reserve your spot now! http://bit.ly/CFTFHallofFameCamp
2021 Cedar Falls Boys Basketball Summer Program (June 8-July 19)
Who: Boys going into grades 3-10 next school year
What: Basketball program emphasizing fun, skills, drills, and game situations
Where: Peet Junior High School (Grades 3-6) & Cedar Falls High School (Grades 7-10)
When: Grades 3-6 Mondays & Wednesdays, Grades 7-10 Tuesdays & Thursdays
Grades 3-4 M & W 10:45-12:15 
Grades 5-6 M & W 9:00-10:30
Grades 7-8 T & Th 9:00-10:30
Grades 9-10 T & Th 7:15-8:45
How many and how often: 12 sessions (2 per week)
Cost: $130 *includes t-shirt
Coaches: Cedar Falls Coaching Staff and former players

*Covid Guidelines: Will be determined and communicated at a later date
The Cedar Falls Lions Club is seeking nominations for an exceptional educator who goes above and beyond to create opportunities that foster student growth, embodies civic action and engages others in service, and inspires and promotes a spirit of life-long learning. A candidate for this award must be a full-time practicing pre-K-12 teacher or administrator in the Cedar Falls Community School District, Valley Lutheran School, or St. Patrick Catholic School. If you are an administrator, staff member, student, parent, or community member who knows such an educator, you are invited to submit a nomination. Educators may not nominate themselves. The recipient of this award will receive a cash award up to $500 and a plaque recognizing him/her as the Cedar Falls Lions Club Outstanding Educator of the Year. The deadline for submitting nominations is May 1, 2021. Submit your nomination online!
Visit the District Equity Website for New Resources
for Students, Staff and Families
Check out the Student Art Show!
The exhibition will be up April 16-June 1, and features works by students from our elementary and secondary schools. The emerging talent of young artists provides an impressive and diverse exhibition with works in all media including ceramics, photography, printmaking, and painting. Special thanks to the Hearst Center for the Arts for continuing to provide this great opportunity to showcase our students!
Virtual kindergarten roundup is in process for incoming Cedar Falls kindergartners. We have a great class of kindergartners coming in the 2021-2022 school year! Parents and guardians need to fill out an immunization form prior to the Visit Day on May 19. We would also like to have the Health Update form then, especially if your child has allergies or other health concerns. If you have any further immunization questions or health concerns, feel free to call your building secretary or school nurse.

Spring is in the air, and with that comes time to schedule sports physicals and immunizations:
  • Students going out for sports must have their sports physicals turned in before they can start practice. Make sure to look ahead for your child’s sport start date and schedule their physical with their primary care provider or go to www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/find-a-doctor to find a provider today.
  • Students moving up to 7th grade are required to receive both a TDaP and a Meningitis vaccine. 
  • Students starting 12th grade are required to have a second Meningitis vaccine. 
  • Once again, give your school nurse a call if you have questions.

Don’t forget to pick up your child’s remaining medications at the end of the year. We may send emergency medications home in their backpacks, such as epi pens, inhalers, or diastat. All other medications must be picked up by an adult or we will dispose of them. 

Thank you and have a healthy spring!
Cedar Falls School Nurses
FLIERS

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