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Welcome to Kirkwood Elementary, where Kirkwood Eagles SOAR! When you visit Kirkwood, you will see students who Support each other, are developing Outstanding leadership skills, Always try their best, and are Respectful and Responsible scholars.
Anita Gerling, Principal
(319) 688-1120, gerling.anita@iowacityschools.org
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Kirkwood Home Learning Resources
The following are resources to use in supporting your child's learning at home.
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Back-to-School Information
Dates to remember, important facts, pick up & drop off procedures, Kindergarten Jump Start, school supply lists, and more
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2021-22 Kindergarten Registration
The Iowa City Community School District will hold Kindergarten Registration for the 2021-22 school year for children who are 5 years old on or before September 15, 2021. Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Time: 7:40 a.m. - 7:10 p.m. Place: At your child’s elementary school.
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2021 Student Climate Survey
Between March 22 and April 2, 2021, students in grades 5-12 will be invited to join their classmates in completing the 2021 Student Climate Survey. Participation in the survey is strictly voluntary and no student is required to fill out the questionnaire. The survey will take approximately one class period, 40 minutes, to complete. You may view the 2021 Student Climate Survey on our District website at https://www.iowacityschools.org/Page/17433.
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Return-to-Learn Update (2/10/21)
We look forward to welcoming students back to 100% on-site learning beginning Monday, February 15, 2021. The ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program will continue as normal. As a reminder, Friday, February 12, 2021, will be a ‘no school’ day for both on-site and online students, and there will be no Grab & Go meals on this day. Staff will utilize this time to prepare for the return to 100% on-site learning.
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ICCSD Announces Online School for 2021-22 School Year
The Iowa City Community School District announced today the establishment of a permanent PK-12 online school, ICCSD Online. The school, which is free to any school-aged student in Iowa, is now accepting students for the 2021-22 school year. Iowa parents and students who are interested in enrolling in the program should visit the ICCSD Online website, www.iowacityschools.org/ICCSDOnline, or contact the school at ICCSDonline@iowacityschools.org.
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School Calendar Update and Enrollment Deadline Reminder
The Board discussed the District’s upcoming transition to a 100% on-site learning model during a special Board Meeting on February 2, 2021. In order to better prepare for this transition, it was decided that Friday, February 12, 2021, will be a ‘no school’ day for students. Staff will utilize this day to prepare to welcome students back to 100% on-site learning on Monday, February 15, 2021. This includes aligning student services, building staffing plans, equipping buildings with necessary furniture, reviewing new health and safety protocols, and conducting building cleaning. The ‘no school’ day applies to both on-site and online students and will not impact the last day of the school year this June.
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Learning Model Update (1/29/21)
On January 29, 2021, a bill was signed by the Governor requiring school districts to provide parents an option to send students to school five days a week. Due to this change in state law, the District will offer a 100% on-site option and a 100% online option (ICCSD PK-12 Online Learning Program). Effective February 15, 2021, the District will no longer offer the hybrid option.
