Announcements

Today starts a 3-day weekend as there is no school for students on Monday, February 14th for professional development day. Other important dates to mark on the calendar would be February 28th – March 3rd. Between these dates we will hold the book fair as well as conferences!

The Ankeny Community School District and Superintendent Dr. Erick Pruitt invite parents/guardians to attend the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting on Thursday, December 9 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Northview Middle School in the Cafeteria. Please park on the west side of the building near the football stadium and enter through doors W22.

We will be sharing information about our new learning management system, Canvas, the resources available to teachers as outcomes of curriculum reviews, and reporting student progress with standards.

The Parent Advisory Committee gives parents an opportunity to provide input on topics and ideas that are relevant to the district’s goal of preparing every learner for success. The committee will also provide insight into projects and initiatives that can be implemented to help move the district forward. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to collaborate with each other and work together as one entity to ensure success for our students and community.

Committee involvement is open to all parents of students enrolled in the Ankeny Community School District.

August 9th at 8AM – Teacher assignments posted on Infinite Campus

August 18th 6:00-6:30PM – Kindergarten Welcome to School Night (parents only)

August 19th 4:00-6:00PM – Meet The Teacher Night

August 26th – Back to School Night (Parents only)
1st/2nd – 6:30-7:00PM
3rd/4th – 7:00-7:30PM
5th – 7:30-8:00PM
Band – 8:15-8:45PM

Students from ACSD competed in the Polk County Bar Association’s Law Day contest and garnered several awards in each category. Students in grades K through 12 were invited to compete in the visual arts, music, essay, and poetry categories.

This year’s theme was Advancing the Rule of Law Now. The Rule of Law is the bedrock of our democracy because the same laws apply to everyone, and no one is above the law. The Rule of Law is a system of laws, rules, policies, and principles that apply to everyone to ensure a fair and just society where everyone is treated equally under the law. This includes having a fair and independent judiciary and making sure human rights are guaranteed for all.

Law day has been celebrated since 1958 when President Dwight Eisenhower signed the proclamation declaring it a day to celebrate and strengthen the American heritage of liberty, justice, and equality under the law.

This year’s celebration was held virtually. Guests from the legal profession spoke to students, emphasizing the importance of the Rule of Law, and entertained questions from the students. A visual presentation was shared that showcased student work.

Anna Rowling – Prairie Trail

Vivian Zhang – Rock Creek

5th grade:
Anna Rowling (Prairie Trail) – 1st Place in Poster
Vivian Zhang (Rock Creek) – 2nd Place in Essay
Zena Jorgensen and Ingrid Weber (Ashland Ridge) – 1st Place in Visual Arts

Zena Jorgensen and Ingrid Weber – Ashland Ridge

Alanna Bredice – Prairie Ridge

Kalyani Bhat-Prairie Ridge

Emmarie Becker-Prairie Ridge

Rosie Howieson-Prairie Ridge

Maia Bredice-Prairie Ridge

Lauren Boka-Prairie Ridge

7th Grade:
Alanna Bredice (Prairie Ridge) – 1st Place in Technology
Kalyani Bhat (Prairie Ridge) – 1st Place in Music & Performing Arts
Emmarie Becker (Prairie Ridge) – 3rd Place in Poetry
Rosie Howieson (Prairie Ridge) – 2nd Place in Poetry
Maia Bredice & Lauren Boka (Prairie Ridge) – 3rd Place in Visual Arts

Finn Stukerjurgen and Avery Bacon from Southview Middle School

8th grade:
Avery Bacon (Southview) – 2nd place in Middle School Visual Arts
Josie Bishop (Northview) – 3rd place in Middle School Essay
Olivia Madison (Northview) – 1st place in Middle School Poetry
Finn Stukerjurgen (Southview) – 1st place in Middle School Essay
Meghan Wolf (Northview) – 1st place in Middle School Visual Arts; 2nd Place in Middle School Essay

9th graders from Northview at Law Day

9th grade:
Lio Aguirre (Northview) – 3rd place in High School Essay
Lio Aguirre, Caeden deBruin, Mary Faidley and Addison Pollock (Northview) – 1st place in High School Visual Arts
Kylie Kinzie (Northview) – 2nd place in High School Visual Arts

Julia Yount – ACHS

10th grade:
Julia Yount (ACHS) – 2nd place in High School Poetry

Allison Su

12th grade:
Allison Su (ACHS) – 3rd place in High School Visual Arts

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Our 5th graders will be participating in the all day district track meet at the Northview stadium on Tuesday, May 11th, for the North feeder schools and Thursday May 13th, for the South feeder schools, starting at 9:00am. The students will participate in running events in the morning, have lunch in the bleachers, and then finish with the field events in the afternoon. Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the day, it can be very chilly at times in May! In addition, please have your child wear tennis shoes on this day (no track spikes are allowed for this meet) and bring a water bottle. Some additional information for the 2021 track meet include:·
● Masks are required for all spectators.
● 2 guests per child can attend the meet.
● We will seat classes/students on the west side of the stadium and spectators on the east side. All spectators are asked to stay in the stands and will not be allowed on the track/field.
● Students will need to have a mask on at all times and can either hold onto their mask or slide it down when they are running. Students will need their mask on while they are waiting in line for events.
● We ask that you do not bring fast food to the track meet, either a sack lunch from home or the school.
This is an optional event for remote students and transportation will be the responsibility of the parent to and from Northview Stadium. Remote kids will report to the track on the following days:
● Tuesday, May 11 – North feeder – Reichart, Schmeling, McInerney
● Thursday, May 13 –South feeder – Buck, Johnson
Thank you,
Your Elementary PE staff

Last week’s Try-It Thursday… Sugar Snap Peas!

2021 ASHO17 ORDER FORM

Nutrition Services has started “Try-It Thursdays” –  where students can sample new or less common fruits and vegetables at lunch. Students have the opportunity to explore how and where these foods are grown and the health benefits they provide. They may even find a new favorite to introduce to their families!

Stay tuned for Try-It Thursday on April, 22 with Sugar Snap Peas.

Check out last weeks featured fruit: Kumquats

Fall pictures at Ashland Ridge will be taken on:

Group 1 – Monday, October 5th

Group 2 – Friday, October 9th

Picture packets will be sent home with students prior to picture day.  Payment is to be received the day of pictures.  Picture retake day will be Thursday, November 12th.

Here are some reminders and important information for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

Back to School Welcome Letter and Information

Attendance

Please click link for instructions on how to take attendance for your child on their days of virtual learning.

Virtual Attendance Instructions

A Note From Your Elementary Library

Hybrid students will be able to check out library books during media class at school. When students return their library books, the library staff will quarantine the books for 4 days. Students will use hand sanitizer prior to library checkout and will practice social distancing.  Students will return their library books during their next Media class prior to checking out again.