Cedar Rapids Community Schools http://www.cr.k12.ia.us News and Information from the Cedar Rapids Community Schools en-us mhughes@cr.k12.ia.us (Marcia Hughes) rweger@cr.k12.ia.us (Randy Weger) Volunteers Inspire Community Spirit Wed, 9 Sep 2009 07:54:00 -0500 By imagining our classrooms without volunteers it is easy to acknowledge and appreciate the community spirit that thrives in each of our 33 schools. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090909.html Voters to Consider Renewal of Revenue Purpose Statement Fri, 4 Sep 2009 07:54:00 -0500 The District will go to voters on Sept. 8 with a Revenue Purpose Statement to continue the District’s use of Statewide Local Option Sales Tax funds. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090904.html Safety Always Top Priority for Bus Drivers Wed, 2 Sep 2009 14:46:00 -0500 With school back in session it’s important that drivers be watchful for students walking or traveling by bus to and from school. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090902.html Professional Learning Communities a Growing Culture Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:45:00 -0500 As part of the ongoing focus on continuous improvement, the District has introduced professional learning communities (PLCs) at all schools. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/200900831.html Family Day at the Ballpark Saturday Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:46:00 -0500 Metro Care Connection’s 7th Annual Family Day at the Ballpark event will be held Saturday, August 29 http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090828.html Back to Class! Tues, 25 Aug 2009 12:41:00 -0500 Arriving by bus, car, and on foot, more than 17,000 students returned to District classrooms on August 25 to begin the 2009-10 school year. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090825.html Community Input Process Continues to Guide Recovery Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:41:00 -0500 The District will host the second in a series of public forums to gather input for its facilities planning and flood recovery on Thursday, Aug. 27. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2009-2010/20090824.html Staff Service Project Benefits Food Bank Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:40:00 -0500 More than 2,000 District teachers and support staff members gathered Aug. 20 to kick off the new school year. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2008-2009/20090821.html Introducing the Associate Superintendent Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:41:00 -0500 Gary O’Malley has done a lot of traveling since joining the District on July 1 – all of it local. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2008-2009/20090817.html Sixth Grade Academies Help Ease Transition to Middle School Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:54:00 -0500 The District’s Sixth Grade Academy was developed to provide a summer transition experience for incoming five grade students. http://www.cr.k12.ia.us/news/stories2008-2009/20090813.html