Storybook Players from the Oskaloosa School District came to the elementary to present their skits to our students.
There will be NO drama practice this morning, 12/5! Practice for Friday morning, 12/6, is still on.
Please take a few minutes to read through our December updates. https://secure.smore.com/n/rbf71
Twin Cedars Christmas Program, December 16 @ JH/HS Gym
K-6, 6:00 p.m.
7-12, 7:15 p.m.
Reminder:
In Memory of David Weeks…. As most of you know David was a student at Twin Cedars and we lost him due to cancer on April 24, 2023. Mrs Davis would like to do something very special to keep David’s memory going! She will be collecting supplies in her classroom beginning Tuesday November 5th until Thursday December 12th for the Marion County Humane Society. Everyone that knew David knew his love for animals, especially dogs. Her plan is to deliver to the Humane Society on Friday, December 13, which would've been David’s 18th birthday. She is hoping that this is successful and she’d love to keep this going for years to come.
FFA fundraiser items will be delivered today! Everything must be picked up by 5:30pm!
Twin Cedars Student Council is hosting our annual Senior Citizen Christmas Dinner. This year's event will be held Friday, December 13 @ 12:00pm in the high school cafeteria. Please RSVP to Glenda (641-944-5241 ext #226) or Leann (641-891-7940) if you are planning on attending.
Sporting events for this week!
Please remember that BOUND is the most accurate place to see dates, times, or cancellations.
Our talented Creative Writing students are taking their storytelling skills to the next level by crafting their very own children's books! These young authors are putting their imaginations to work, creating stories that inspire, entertain, and ignite young minds.
Who knows the next great children's author might just be walking our halls!
TC Elementary is ready for Thanksgiving!
"We have a lot to work on, but a lot to work with," says Coach Kale after last night's scrimmage against North Mahaska in Chariton. While the team is still fine-tuning things, there's plenty of excitement for the season ahead!
A huge shoutout to Dawson Laxon for earning Captain of the Week! 🙌 His leadership is a testament to the fact that no matter your age, you can make a big impact on and off the court. 🔥
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the season! 💪
JH Girls Basketball Picture Day Update!
Attention all Junior High girls basketball players and parents only:
Picture day has been rescheduled to Monday, December 11th, immediately after school.
We postponed the original date to allow time for our new uniforms to arrive.
See you there! 🏀📸
Parents/guardians and community members - We were asked to share a message to see if there is interest in starting a Twin Cedars youth archery club. If so, volunteer leaders are needed.
The National Archery in Schools Program (NASP) is ran through the Iowa DNR . It's a club sport program for students in grades 4-12, like the shooting sports team. This program runs November-February and several volunteers are needed. Some coaches would need to take a certification class, but there is no experience necessary.
Please email bhammann@twincedarscsd.org if you are interested.
Dear parents and guardians,
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of the first semester of the 2024-25 school year. I’m writing with a few updates and reminders as we close out 2024.
Four-day School Week Survey- Input Requested
As you are aware, our district made a significant change in moving to a four-day school week. As we begin planning for the 2025-26 school year calendar, we would like your feedback about this change to ensure we are meeting the intended goals. A survey link was sent to your email. We will be asking students in grades 7-12 and staff for their feedback as well.
Calendar Updates
We have consolidated to a single-source online daily calendar of events (Bound) that includes activities (sports, fine arts, concerts, speech, special events etc.) as well as no school days and early outs. Use this as the best source of information. If an event has been added, changed or canceled, the district will input this information into Bound and it updates immediately. This is especially important during the winter months.
Options to view the calendar
www.twincedarscsd.org - Click on the Daily Events icon
Download the free Twin Cedars School District app from your app store, click on menu and then Daily Events
Download the free Bound app, choose Twin Cedars, and click the calendar icon in the upper left corner.
Upcoming Schedule Highlights
The winter sports season begins with the first home basketball games on Monday, December 9. Good luck to all of the athletes! Thanksgiving break is November 27-29, and there is no school on Monday, December 2. The Winter Break is December 23-January 3, and a reminder that we DO have school on Monday, January 6.
No School Days Due to Inclement Weather
In the event of no school days, late starts and early outs due to inclement weather, we will utilize Mondays to make up instructional time rather than adding days onto the end of the school year. We will announce the plan to make up for inclement weather-related instructional time late winter or early spring.
If you are not receiving school notifications, please contact a school office to be sure we have your accurate contact information on file (emails and cell phone numbers). And, be sure to remind your student(s) to dress appropriately for the winter weather so that we can enjoy as much outside recess time as possible.
I want to thank students and staff for their hard work, and parents and community members for their continued support of our district. I wish you and your family all the best as we head into the holiday season.
Sincerely,
Scott Bridges
Superintendent
Twin Cedars
Calendar Survey Reminder
TIME CHANGE
Reminder:
• Away games are on Monday, the 25th.
• Tuesday, the 26th: Senior banner pictures will be taken right after school, followed by team pictures with Vanderbeek.
Picture forms will be sent home Monday with athletes. The cost for senior banners is $30, and checks should be made payable to the Booster Club.
The Construction Trades classes are taking orders for cutting boards and trays with handles! This is their annual fundraiser and is a great Christmas present! Trays are $35 and approximately 20”x11” with handles. Cutting Boards are 14"x8" and are $25. $5 extra for engraving. Order by Dec. 6th for our Christmas guarantee!
Good luck to Slater Thomas and his teammates as they head to Tulsa this weekend! Slater will be competing at 108 in the 15U bracket. Catch all the action live on FloSports with a membership. Let’s go, Slater!
🎉 Shoutout to the Booster Club! 🎉
A huge thank you to our amazing Booster Club for sponsoring the football players’ trip to the UNI-Dome today to watch the state playoff game! 🏈💙 Your support makes opportunities like this possible. Go, Sabers! 💪✨
