On March 1, 2016, Table Mound students and staff shared their love of reading by bringing quarters to school for the book fair Coin for the Day Challenge and wearing their favorite hats!
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Crazy Hair Day 2016
Table Mound students dress for the book fair with “Coin for the Day” by bringing coins in and dressing for the day. Coin donations will be used to purchase new books for the library.
5th Grade Volcano Inquiry Projects
Ms. Link, a University of Dubuque student teacher in Ms. Thill’s 5th grade class, inspired students to present their volcano inquiry research in a green screen video format. Students rehearsed scripts they had written, created teleprompter presentations to display their scripts, then performed in front of a green screen using the teleprompter. Students were also responsible for finding images to use to replace the green screen, while learning about image search techniques and copyright issues.
It’s a Pajama Party!
Students in 2nd and 3rd grade presented their musical, Pajama Party! on Monday, February 22, 2016.
Celebrating 100th Day
Kindergarten and 1st Grade students celebrate 100 days of school with various activities: creating a miniature gumball machine with 100 gumballs and a necklace with 100 pieces of fruity cereal, using a 100 chart, manipulating 100 objects, and stacking 100 cups.
New 2016 Kindergarten Kick-Off Event at Dubuque Public Elementary Schools, Feb. 16
A new Dubuque Community School District event will help give families a jump-start on preparing for kindergarten.
The Kindergarten Kick-Off, scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16, gives families the chance to drop-in between 3:30-6 p.m. at 12 of Dubuque’s public elementary schools. At the event, families will complete initial kindergarten paperwork, receive a packet of paperwork to take with them, and have a chance to meet school staff. As a charter school, Prescott Elementary School will begin kindergarten sign-up during its enrollment period in late February.
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Free Four-Year-Old Preschool Registration Begins Monday, Feb. 1
Registration for free four-year-old preschool in the Dubuque Community School District will begin on Monday, Feb. 1. This includes Dubuque’s 12 public schools offering preschool through the Statewide Voluntary Free Preschool Program.
Parents and guardians may register students in person at the selected site, beginning when that site’s office opens on February 1. Proof-of-age, preferably a birth certificate, is required to register a student. A passport or signed immunization record will be accepted if necessary.
Registration begins at the following times:
| School | Time |
|---|---|
| Audubon Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Bryant Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Carver Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Fulton Elementary School | 7:45 a.m. |
| Irving Elementary School | 7 a.m. |
| Kennedy Elementary School | 7 a.m. |
| Lincoln Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Marshall Elementary School | 7:30 a.m. |
| Prescott Elementary School | 8 a.m. |
| Sageville Elementary School | 8 a.m. |
| Table Mound Elementary School | 8 a.m. |
Free four-year-old preschool is open to students who are four by September 15. For additional registration questions, individuals should contact the site they are interested in registering at.
Space may be limited in some facilities and registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment for preschool is not based on geography and all sites are open to Iowa residents.
In addition to spots in Dubuque’s public schools, a variety of community preschool partners also offer free four-year-old preschool. For a complete list of preschool providers, visit www.dbqschools.org/preschool.
The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program for Four-Year-Old Children is funded by the State of Iowa and facilitated locally by the Dubuque Community School District.
Table Mound Mock Presidential Convention Video and Photos
In mid-December, Table Mound Elementary School students participated in a tradition that dates back to 1968 and has been held every presidential election year since — the Table Mound Mock Presidential Convention.
FBI Internet Safety Presentation, Jan. 7
The Dubuque Community School District will host “Internet Safety for Parents and Community,” presented by a representative from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the Washington Middle School Auditorium. The event is free and the public is invited to attend.
Table Mound Mock Convention
The Table Mound Mock Convention was held on December 16th and 17th, 2015. Check out some of the photos from this wonderful learning experience!