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Meet our Weber Elementary Principal:
Mrs. Yaa D. Appiah-McNultyMrs. Appiah-McNulty was born in Ghana, West Africa. She came to United States at the age of nine, but spent some childhood summers back in her hometown. Many of her childhood years were spent in Rantoul, IL. and Freeport, IL.
She graduated from Freeport High School and moved to Dubuque, Iowa to pursue a degree in Elementary Education. She attained her Associates Degree from Peosta, Iowa and finished her Bachelor’s Degree from Clarke University in Dubuque, IA. She majored in K-9 Elementary Education with a Reading Endorsement. After attaining her elementary degree, she moved back to Freeport, IL and accepted a position as an elementary teacher. She taught for five years at Empire Elementary School. She then pursued a degree in Education Administration, and completed her Master’s at National Louis University in Lisle, IL.
Mrs. Appiah-McNulty begins her year at Weber with seven years in School Administration/ Supervision. Her position has included two years as Administrative Intern / SITE School Administrator (Students in Transitional Education / Alternative School Programming). In this role, she worked with district level administrators in the areas of Special Education as well as implementation of district-wide initiatives. She attained a position as Assistant Principal of Carl Sandburg Middle School and served two years in that position before being promoted as Principal of Empire Elementary School. She served as principal for two years.
She is excited about her new venture as Principal of Weber Elementary School. She has enjoyed meeting school staff and various community members. She looks forward to working as partners with all stakeholders in order to drive student achievement for all children at Weber Elementary.
Mrs. Appiah-McNulty is married to Charles McNulty and they have four children. Their children’s names are Juniya (12 years old), Naeem (17 years old), Colin (18years old) and Sarah (13 years old). The family is excited about being in Iowa City, and are living in the Weber Community! She looks forward to a fantastic new year with students and staff!!
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Preschool Registration
The Iowa City Community School District, as part of the State-Wide Voluntary Preschool Program, offers free preschool for children who turn four years old on or before September 15, 2017.
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Approved G.O. Bond Language
On April 25, 2017, the Iowa City Community School District Board of Education approved the language that will appear on the ballot for the District’s General Obligation Bond referendum. This officially begins the process of formalizing the referendum to be voted on by the community on September 12, 2017.
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New 7th Grade Immunization Requirements
Per Iowa law, at the start of the 2017-18 school year there will be two immunizations required for 7th grade entry. These immunizations are Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis/whooping cough) and meningococcal (to prevent meningitis, a bacteria that infects the brain, blood and spinal cord).
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Message to the Community
This weekend, much of the world’s attention was focused on an effort by the federal government to impose restrictions on the ability of immigrants and refugees to come to the United States. From protestors at airports and on the streets to lawyers and judges in courtrooms, there was a swift reaction by many in support of immigrants and refugees.
