Super Hero Fun Run

We are excited to join forces with the McKinley McNificats
for the Eisenhower Eagle’s 3rd Annual
Super Hero Fun Run

When: Sunday, October 16, 2016 @ 2:00PM
Warm-ups will start 5 minutes prior to first race
2:00PM 1/4-Mile & 1-Mile Course; 5K to follow

Where: Eisenhower Elementary

Why: Keep our students active and encourage them to develop healthy habits through walking/running and other physical activity
Encourage families to exercise together
Build strong family and community relationships through event activities
Raise money for the school’s PTA.

Cost: $5.00/person or $20/family; checks can be made payable to Eisenhower PTA

Sign up by Friday, September 30 to be guaranteed a race day shirt  2016-registration-form  Forms will be accepted at the Eisenhower and McKinley offices

Sponsorship and volunteer opportunities available!  Email desmithj@davenportschools.org for more information.

Important Dates

September 8, Major Saver Assembly, 12:30

September 23, Jump Into Fall, 5:00 – 7:00

September 27, Fall Picture Day

School Hours:

Breakfast:

7:05 – 7:25

First Bell:
7:25 AM

Student Day Begins (Tardy Bell):
7:35 AM

Student Day Ends:
2:25 PM*
*1:25 dismissal on Wednesdays

Updated Phone/Fax Numbers

Over the summer we received new phone and fax numbers.  Please use the information below to contact us:

Eisenhower Elementary
2827 Jersey Ridge Road
Davenport, IA 52803
P. 563-723-6350
F. 563-445-5969
Principal – Dave Martin (martind@davenportschools.org)
Secretary – Jen DeSmith (desmithj@davenportschools.org) – records may be requested via email or fax to Jen DeSmith’s attention.

Important Information

Registration will be held on Tuesday, August 9, from noon – 6:00pm.  If you are unable to register online or come to registration please email Ms. Jen to make alternate arrangements.

Unpack Your Backpack will be on Monday, August 22 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm.  All families need to have registration completed prior to Unpack Your Backpack night to be assigned to a classroom. 

For a complete list of 2016-2017 academic dates please visit the DCSD website: http://www.davenportschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Final-Academic-2016-2017-Calendar-1.pdf

Registration for 2016-2017 Online Now or August 9

Register for the 2016-2017 School Year

Online Registration is now active.  Both Returning Families and New Families can register using the online system.  Returning families will use the link in their Parent Portal accounts and New Families will use the Online Registration Link by visiting our website (www.davenportschools.org) and hovering over the Registration header -> click Enrollment & Registration -> scroll down to Online Registration Service & click link.   If you need assistance, please contact Danielle Heller at the DCSD Welcome Center at 563-336-5018.

All kindergartners will need proof of residency, proof of birth, immunization, vision screening, dental screening, lead test, and completed enrollment forms (online registration only replaces the enrollment forms).  Call the office with questions at 563.355.2604

New families, incoming kindergarten students, and any families with a new address will need to come to the building to show a current proof of residence (within 30 days).  Proof of

Eisenhower Wins Battle of the Books

Elementary and middle schools across the Davenport Community School District gathered at the Eastern Branch Library on Wednesday, March 30, to compete in the grades 4-6 Battle of the Books Competition.  Each year the Iowa Association of School Librarians nominate around 20 book titles for the students to read, and then in March, the students vote to determine which book will win the Children’s Choice Award.  During the Battle of the Books each team had to answer one hundred questions based on the 20 nominated Children’s Choice Books.  Eisenhower Elementary finished first with McKinley Elementary finishing in second place.   The Eisenhower Elementary team will now represent the district at the regional competition on April 16.  The Eisenhower team: Allison S., Lola B., MiaJoy N., and Isaac T.

Robot Invades Eisenhower

The 5th grade students have been working with computer coding.  The students are learning the concepts of computer coding through simulated games of Minecraft and Angry Birds.  After learning these concepts, many of the students have had the opportunity to use their new skills in programming the robot – Dash.  In the video below, four of our 5th graders will demonstrate the Robot in action and then reflect on this experience.  

Computer Survey

Our school has partnered with BrightBytes – an educational research organization – to explore our use of technology for learning.

We invite you to answer a few questions about your technology use. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete on any device with internet access.

Follow this link to participate:  http://www.BByt.es/W28UP

Calming Techniques

The following video features our school counselor, Dona Rushford, explaining calming strategies.  These strategies are taught and used here at school, but can be used at your homes as well.

The SLANT Strategy

As noted in the book, Teach Like a Champion 2.0, it is very important to teach our students procedures in the classroom.  Like practicing the procedures for lining-up, it is also important to teach our students techniques to help them pay attention, focus, and learn in school.  Many of our teachers are using the strategy of SLANT.  In the video below, Mr. Specht’s class created a song to help us all remember this strategy.  SLANT is an acronym:

Sit up

Listen

Ask and answer questions

Nod your head

Track the speaker