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All families with students in I-35 Schools received an email survey on March 11. Please complete by March 23. The survey only needs to be completed once per household. If you did not received the survey, please contact the school. Thank you to all that have completed the survey!
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Take a deep breath and relax! Our staff, students, & families have gone above & beyond this year being successful in what has been some very trying times. Enjoy your time off and we will see you back next week.
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Save the date for the I-35 Intensity Dance Show Friday, March 26 at 7:00pm. Read more about their upcoming performance and awards they have received on the website or the app under the news section.
https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/o/athletics/article/419575
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All families with students in I-35 Schools should have received an email survey yesterday, March 11. Please complete by March 23. The survey only needs to be completed once per household. If you did not received the survey, please contact the school.
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Due to the pandemic, the state is looking into the issuance of a second round of P-EBT cards. If you did not apply for benefits this school year or think your family may qualify, you can complete an application to see if you are eligible. More information can be found https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/417728
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Less than 6 positive
28 students quarantined
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Helping Hand in Indianola has been able to secure 100 food boxes for free to any I-35 community members. The food box contains dairy products such as a gallon of milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, block of cheddar cheese and butter, 2 packages of meat, and 3 pounds of apples, oranges, potatoes, and onions. The boxes can be picked up on Wednesday, March 10, from 3pm-4pm (or until boxes are gone) at the west end of the CTE building. Please come grab a box! Questions or concerns please contact Rose Dickinson at 641-765-4818.
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Congratulations to 7th grader Ryan Meyer who is a regional winner of the Iowa League of Cities If I Were Mayor essay contest. You can read more about Ryan's award and his essay on the website or on the app under Middle School News. https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/article/416872
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The band concert for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 9 will be livestreamed. The 5th and 6th grade perform from 6:30-7:00, 7/8th and HS perform at 7:15-8:00. https://roadrunners.mylivegame.com/
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If you have been wanting to check out the Cafe35 Coffeeshop, you will have an opportunity to do so Monday & Thursday 4-7 during conferences. Masks and social distancing required
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Reminder that tomorrow & Thursday are 2 hour early out days for conferences. Friday is a no school day with no remote learning.
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The weather is getting warmer, that means it's time to grab your Roadrunner track & field gear
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A few of our 6th graders did live museum presentations today. You can read more about it and watch the videos of the students presenting on the school website.
https://www.roadrunnerpride.org/o/middle-school/article/415329
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Spring conferences are scheduled for Monday, March 8 & Thursday, March 11 from 4-8pm. Teachers will be available in their classrooms or you can make arrangements for a virtual conference. Masks will be required when you are in the building and meeting with teachers. School will be dismissed 2 hours early on Monday & Thursday. Friday , March 12 will be a Teacher Inservice day with NO remote learning.
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Less than 6 positive.
14 quarantined.
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Interstate 35 National Honor Society is hosting a blood drive on March 10th from 1:30-7 in the high school gym and we are in need of donors. If you are able to donate, contact sgood@i-35.k12.ia.us or an NHS member and we will get you on the schedule!
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The After Prom Committee is hosting a Silent Auction. Bidding will be open March 1 -12. Please join their Facebook Group, Interstate 35 Roadrunners 2021 After Prom so you don't miss out!
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Great middle school participation in FFA week activities! #thankafarmer
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We have less than 6 positive and 22 quarantined.
THESE ARE FOR THE PAST 2 WEEKS.
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Helping Hand in Indianola has been able to secure 100 food boxes for free to any I-35 community members. The food box contains dairy products such as a gallon of milk, cottage cheese, sour cream, block of cheddar cheese and butter, 2 packages of meat, and 3 pounds of apples, oranges, potatoes, and onions. The boxes can be picked up on Wednesday, February 24th, from 3pm-4pm (or until boxes are gone) at the west end of the CTE building. Please come grab a box!
Questions or concerns please contact Rose Dickinson at 641-765-4818.
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