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2024 Soil and Water Conservation Poster Contest
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CNA Students Prepare for Certification
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DeLaney Paints a Masterpiece Again
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Central Decatur Team Undefeated at Home Academic Bowl
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Fourth Grade Social Studies
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Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference
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South Central Iowa Choral Directors Association 5-6th Honor Choir
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![Today is System Administrator Appreciation Day! On this day, we shine a spotlight on IT Director Mark Patience and all the work he does to provide students with reliable technology. ๐ป
We are so grateful for you, Mark! ๐](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452610495_981329747326444_8230495017055710513_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=108&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=U3pZT3KxHjgQ7kNvgEoh__g&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAnmPAQh5iaqnH4wBuqFf71y7oQN3Qc_hoYyHdqS4XFOQ&oe=66AA4A39)
Today is System Administrator Appreciation Day! On this day, we shine a spotlight on IT Director Mark Patience and all the work he does to provide students with reliable technology. ๐ป
We are so grateful for you, Mark! ๐
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![Any Cardinal who plans to participate in athletics during the 2024-25 school year is required to have a yearly athletic physical. Schedule an appointment with your physician! ๐ฉบ
๐ Bound: www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldecatur?slug=centraldecatur
โก๏ธ More info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452482178_981328790659873_3203092725576180246_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=m07a_xKaJRoQ7kNvgHgahyx&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYB4xA5rMEbM8HMXOgzWOI4vFi3dEbA_Bp6yTnstzo6Ldg&oe=66AA43E5)
Any Cardinal who plans to participate in athletics during the 2024-25 school year is required to have a yearly athletic physical. Schedule an appointment with your physician! ๐ฉบ
๐ Bound: www.gobound.com/ia/schools/centraldecatur?slug=centraldecatur
โก๏ธ More info: drive.google.com/file/d/1O5kPqlnEJzjfS9RfC3YaB3OqQ8VqLMBq/view?usp=sharing
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![๐ School supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are now available! Get everything you need to be prepared for a fantastic year at Central Decatur.
โก๏ธ Check out the supply lists here: https://centraldecatur.org/parents/supply-lists/](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452384693_982156220577130_861713482379776411_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=ujtrm2twe9YQ7kNvgF1g_Ap&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYB4a8xDjOil1PRORAqJG_GEM67-agbVMCepm7gAkW3o4A&oe=66AA23FF)
๐ School supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are now available! Get everything you need to be prepared for a fantastic year at Central Decatur.
โก๏ธ Check out the supply lists here: centraldecatur.org/parents/supply-lists/
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![๐ด Attentions CD Cardinals ๐ด
Fall sports practices kick off on Monday, August 12! Student-athletes, families, and fans, please read the letter linked below for key information about practice schedules and the upcoming season.
๐ https://bit.ly/CD-preseasoninfo
Letโs gear up for an amazing season together. Go Cardinals!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452536771_982138263912259_8834567408807500504_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=etoJj5IuKE8Q7kNvgEQjKOg&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYD-2iluU_xYWMTIoT5dklP-uTLtOvCi83iwxCwvS_Xclg&oe=66AA3691)
๐ด Attentions CD Cardinals ๐ด
Fall sports practices kick off on Monday, August 12! Student-athletes, families, and fans, please read the letter linked below for key information about practice schedules and the upcoming season.
๐ bit.ly/CD-preseasoninfo
Letโs gear up for an amazing season together. Go Cardinals!
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![Boost your childโs excitement for books with interactive reading games! Set up a book-themed scavenger hunt, or play reading bingo to discover new books and genres. Let the games begin! ๐๐ฒ](https://scontent-ord5-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452385953_981327950659957_5045524766672226057_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=7q-9OiHE47cQ7kNvgFC_dj6&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYDfzFnzw3VzjHRgNWf3ih5uxu2ZkS144NCoHn9gh9wWzw&oe=66AA2788)
Boost your childโs excitement for books with interactive reading games! Set up a book-themed scavenger hunt, or play reading bingo to discover new books and genres. Let the games begin! ๐๐ฒ … See MoreSee Less
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If you are interested in a personalized bleacher seat or chair before the fall sports season, please see the attached graphic and use the link below to order. They will take orders through August 4.
forms.gle/SNHhx7tE7HPnH62UA
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![Relax and Recharge ๐
Just need some time to yourself? Take Monday to relax and recharge. No school on Mondays during the upcoming school year means you can have a whole day to unwind.](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452416970_981327240660028_2649253079060007520_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=O1n8FFvhW2oQ7kNvgE0fUgc&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAFDCivBiWXXN9GBkaPacR-XHjSsqYTATPJ2jZULMA-2Q&oe=66AA423C)
Relax and Recharge ๐
Just need some time to yourself? Take Monday to relax and recharge. No school on Mondays during the upcoming school year means you can have a whole day to unwind.
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The apparel stores for football and volleyball close in two days. A store for xc will be posted soon.
Football: bsnteamsports.com/shop/CDFB2024
Volleyball: bsnteamsports.com/shop/CDVB24
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![Mark your calendars for our Back to School Night! We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, August 21, between 4:00 and 6:00pm. ๐ซ๐](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452516115_981326533993432_6376247956305466096_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=xyRTGLhi6cwQ7kNvgFEJ-2u&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAIGadOCINMatFXgp1PijdXlzLAoguVDyJOoiCRPKUNrQ&oe=66AA3CB7)
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![If you would like to sign your 1st-3rd grader up for flag football, please fill out the link below.
We are going to figure out practice dates/times to align wth the hs schedule so the football players are available to help.
3rd graders are going to have the opportunity to play in a league this year. More information will be sent out as the season.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTlB3TAiq1QVuKF6W0HC3YLPTsry1CnDQTJ0Ph2RLRQJ-xQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3aV3A12FtDemxYL6arqQ4RaUTfk-buWlGJ5pT5x8bJgZe7XHxuHAXz2wQ_aem_BAoUd9yK_eStZBco819BsA](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/452221993_981317357327683_7924637380936468927_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=xKiRuiZHuzwQ7kNvgGeq_Dy&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYA8JMm3x8zkUf2drbfZkfcHCeBmkBdcVvqDOw0d0KojcQ&oe=66AA4C1B)
If you would like to sign your 1st-3rd grader up for flag football, please fill out the link below.
We are going to figure out practice dates/times to align wth the hs schedule so the football players are available to help.
3rd graders are going to have the opportunity to play in a league this year. More information will be sent out as the season.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSTlB3TAiq1QVuKF6W0HC3YLPTsry1CnDQTJ0Ph2RLRQJ-xQ/viewform?fbcli…
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![๐ Welcome Alex Ymir to Central Decatur! ๐
Alex is our new Special Education Teacher at North Elementary. Having moved to Leon over the summer with his family, he comes to CD with eight years of teaching experience in special education. Alex enjoys riding his bike, watching sports, and playing board games, card games, and video games. His all-time favorite game is Dungeons and Dragons.
I am excited to join Central Decatur and begin my journey into coaching basketball. I played basketball through college and nearly went pro in Australia but decided to stay, shared Alex.
Were excited to have Alex join the CD team!](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/449669793_967123228747096_5403094154240005843_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=OBhl7Lrm-PsQ7kNvgG_xy0o&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYAZQW1YXKWSDVRB0Gq7RU6vzhAaIT1Pb-FetjzvOS7c7g&oe=66AA29D3)
๐ Welcome Alex Ymir to Central Decatur! ๐
Alex is our new Special Education Teacher at North Elementary. Having moved to Leon over the summer with his family, he comes to CD with eight years of teaching experience in special education. Alex enjoys riding his bike, watching sports, and playing board games, card games, and video games. His all-time favorite game is Dungeons and Dragons.
"I am excited to join Central Decatur and begin my journey into coaching basketball. I played basketball through college and nearly went pro in Australia but decided to stay," shared Alex.
We’re excited to have Alex join the CD team!
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![Family day out? ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
Spend quality time with the family during the 2024-25 school year by planning fun activities on Mondays! No school means more opportunities to create memories together.](https://scontent-ord5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/451499299_976642637795155_4499558196046759069_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=c9gg5dtzxcMQ7kNvgFCUbkV&_nc_ht=scontent-ord5-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AYBYqJy25FH-T_t6zD3jc9wJ-Ua4HDqWg4Qfq01NKrscpw&oe=66AA2AB2)
Family day out? ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ
Spend quality time with the family during the 2024-25 school year by planning fun activities on Mondays! No school means more opportunities to create memories together.
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