Contact
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COVID-19--SEE BELOW
All Saints Catholic School
720 29th St. SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
319-363-4110
Fax: 319-363-9547
allsaints@allsaints-crschool.org
All Saints School is closed at this time.
Below is information that has been shared with families:
4/2/20Dear All Saints Families,
The Governor has determined that it is in the public health interest of the state for Iowa schools to remain closed through April 30, 2020.
This afternoon all schools in Iowa received additional guidance from the Iowa Department of Education on school closures and continuous learning. We are updating our learning plans to help accommodate student and family needs to the greatest extent possible at this time. As a reminder, we are taking the following into consideration:
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Keeping students engaged for their mental, social and academic health.
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Keeping students learning knowing that five consecutive months without learning is very challenging.
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Balancing home life. This may entail helping with siblings, or other responsibilities at home. This may also include the potential for illness (COVID-19 related or otherwise).
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Balancing for those who are feeling overwhelmed or stressed.
Please know that information detailing the updated learning plans will be forthcoming.
Sincerely,
Ms. Megan Boomgarden
Principal of All Saints Elementary School--3/19/20720 29th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
319-363-4110 Fax 319-363-9547Dear Xavier Catholic School Families,
In anticipation of potential restrictions that may prevent teachers and students from accessing schools, Xavier Catholic Schools want to allow families and teachers into the building yet this week. Out of an abundance of caution, times have been changed from the originally communicated window of time next Wednesday March 25.
Students or their parents may come tomorrow, Friday March 20 from 11:00-1:00, to pick up textbooks, devices, medication, or any other essential items. With the understanding that school closure could extend beyond Easter -- please plan accordingly. Also, while we so greatly enjoy one another's company, please resist the temptation to linger and chat. In the interest of health and safety, please collect your things and go without delay.
In order to maintain social distancing recommendations, please do your best to use the following guidelines (alphabetical by last name):
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11:00 - 11:30 A-F
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11:30 - 12:00 G-L
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12:00 - 12:30 M-R
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12:30 - 1:00 S-Z
If you have students in more than one school, please plan accordingly. Administrators, staff and limited faculty will be on hand in accordance with social distancing recommendations.
If you have recently traveled outside the state OR have any symptoms of illness, we ask that you do not come into the building. You are encouraged to complete the form below to arrange pick-up of items.
IF YOU CANNOT MAKE THESE TIMES:
In the event you can not make it to this pick-up time (and knowing we may not be able to offer our originally-scheduled pick-up time next week), principals will gather your items and bag them to be picked up or delivered at a later time. Please complete this form by 10:00 a.m. Friday morning to let us know what needs to be assembled, FORM FOR MATERIALS PICK UPReminder: Free Breakfast & Lunch for StudentsCedar Rapids Community School District
Eight schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will begin to offer free breakfast and lunch for pick-up beginning Monday, March 23. Any students 18 and younger can pick up breakfast and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Mon-Fri) at the following elementary schools as well as Roosevelt Middle School for free:
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Arthur
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Grant
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Grant Wood
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Hoover
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Wright
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Taylor
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Nixon
Linn-Mar Community School District
Grab-and-go meals will be available each weekday, starting March 23, between 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the following locations:
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Bowman Woods Elementary 151 Boyson Road NE Cedar Rapids, IA
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Linn Grove Elementary 2301 50th Street Marion, IA
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Novak Elementary 401 29th Avenue Marion, IA
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Westfield Elementary 901 East Main Street NE Robins, IA
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Wilkins Elementary 2127 27th Street Marion, IA
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Oak Ridge Middle School 4901 Alburnett Road Marion, IA
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Linn-Mar High School 3111 North 10th Street Marion, IA
In addition to the pick-up locations listed above, grab-and-go meals will be delivered to the following locations between 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.:
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Marion Village Mobile Home Park 700 35th Street Marion, IA
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Squaw Creek Mobile Home Park 6201 Hennessey Parkway Marion, IA
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Valley View Apartments 635 Ashton Place NE Cedar Rapids, IA
Marion ISD - Starting March 24
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Vernon: 6:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.
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Longfellow, Starry, FMI, VMS: 10 a.m. to Noon
3/18/20Xavier Catholic Schools: Communication from Teachers Regarding Learning Coming on March 25th
We want to let you know that all Xavier Catholic School teachers will be meeting on Monday, March 23rd and Tuesday, March 24th via web conference to develop plans for learning during our closure. Families/students should plan to hear from teachers on Wednesday, March 25th with guidance on how we will be proceeding. We want to reiterate that our Xavier Catholic School administrators and teachers will be working collaboratively across our local Catholic school community (by grade level) to develop this guidance. As mentioned in our update from yesterday (3/17), we are committed to moving forward with learning opportunities and support to ensure that students are prepared for when they return.
Xavier Catholic Schools: CR Schools Offering Free Breakfast & Lunch for Students
Eight schools in the Cedar Rapids Community School District will begin to offer free breakfast and lunch for pick-up beginning Monday, March 23. Students 18 and younger can pick up breakfast and lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Mon-Fri) at the following elementary schools as well as Roosevelt Middle School for free:
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Arthur
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Grant
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Grant Wood
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Hoover
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Wright
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Taylor
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Nixon
A Word of Thanks As we wade together through these uncharted waters, the administrators of Xavier Catholic Schools would like to extend to our families and staff our heartfelt appreciation. This is an unprecedented situation for everyone, and it obviously presents many challenges. It is often said that a community shows its character, or maybe better, its virtue when challenging situations arise. If this is the case, the Catholic schools in Cedar Rapids are blessed with a community full of particularly virtuous people. While our staff has been encouraged to try to relax this spring break, they are gearing up to serve and lead however needed. Our families have expressed so much appreciation and support for the staff as they discern how to best provide growth opportunities for the children while we socially distance ourselves. All of this is being done, of course, with safety and our children as our top priorities. Thank you for your partnership in this most blessed, and sometimes most challenging, work of raising up these children entrusted by God to us all!
A Few Resources Our faculty will soon share resources for children to grow. Until then, we thought that families might appreciate some resources to continue to develop as people of faith and joy. Toward that end, please consider the following resources for your family.
Word on Fire Ministries: Daily Mass with Bishop Barron 14 Day Novena (Starting Friday, March 20 9 Ways go Stay Positive During a PandemicAs mentioned in previous communications, we continue to meet on a daily basis and work collaboratively to keep you updated as new information becomes available.
3/17/20
Dear Xavier Catholic School families,As you may have seen yesterday, the Iowa Senate and House have agreed to waive the requirement for Iowa schools to reschedule days canceled following Governor Reynolds’ recommendation, in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Iowa Department of Education has provided guidance that states schools "may choose to use online learning options, but may not require student participation."
Plan for Student LearningXavier Catholic School administrators met today with the Archdiocese of Dubuque and then met as a group. Both meetings were conducted via web conference. As Xavier Catholic Schools, we are committed to moving forward with learning opportunities to ensure that students are prepared for when they return on the week of April 13th (as currently scheduled), keeping in mind that closure may extend beyond that time. We will communicate more details after families return from Spring Break.TuitionA large portion of our schools' annual budget is dedicated toward teacher salaries. As such, our teachers depend on those budgeted tuition dollars. In accordance with Archdiocesan guidance received earlier today, families are still asked to fulfill their 2019-2020 tuition commitment. We understand that families have been negatively impacted financially by this crisis. With this in mind, if you are encountering financial hardship and are experiencing difficulties, please contact Mrs. Tracy Huk,Student Belonging Pick-UpIn our planning for next week, please know that we will be allowing students/families the opportunity to pick up belongings. This will take place on Wednesday, March 25th with times and procedure to be shared.Early Learning/ChildcarePer guidance from the CDC and Governor Reynolds', early learning and childcare centers will remain open. However, early learning/childcare for school-aged children will no longer be offered effective Monday, March 23. Should you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cheryl Moore, cmoore@allsaints-crschool.orgAs mentioned in previous communications, we continue to meet on a daily basis and work collaboratively to keep you updated as new information becomes available.Sincerely,Brian O'Donnell, Principal, St. Pius XMegan Boomgarden, Principal, All SaintsAmy Conlon, Principal, St. MatthewCasey Kettman, Principal, St. JosephHeather Williams, Principal, St. JudeZach Zeckser, Chief Administrator, Holy FamilyJosh Gredys, Principal, RegisAngela Olson, Principal, XavierChris McCarville, President, XavierCathy Walz, Associate Director of Catholic SchoolsKim Hermsen, Superintendent, Archdiocese of Dubuque
3/16/20All Saints Elementary School
720 29th Street SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52403
319-363-4110 Fax 319-363-9547
Dear Xavier Catholic School families,Xavier Catholic Schools, in coordination with the Archdiocese of Dubuque, will close school operations for the next four weeks starting today, March 16, 2020, through April 10, 2020. All school activities have been suspended during this time. Also, during this time, all school facilities (indoor and outdoor) will be closed with the exception of early childhood programs. Early childhood programs and childcare provided at our school locations will continue to operate for the time being.Regarding missed instruction time and whether or not that time needs to be made up, we are expecting to receive additional guidance from the state and Archdiocese. That information will be shared with families once we receive it.We understand that these are very unprecedented and uncertain times. Our Xavier Catholic School community is strong because of our connection to one another … it is a great source of comfort and strength. We want you to know that we are here for our families during this time. Our Xavier Catholic School administrators will have daily online meetings at 1 p.m. with the Archdiocese of Dubuque Office of Catholic Schools. Again, it is our plan to communicate information from these meetings with you on a frequent basis as this situation continues to evolve.We ask for God's continued blessing on your family and our school community.Sincerely,Brian O'Donnell, Principal, St. Pius XMegan Boomgarden, Principal, All SaintsAmy Conlon, Principal, St. MatthewCasey Kettmann, Principal, St. JosephHeather Williams, Principal, St. JudeZach Zeckser, Chief Administrator, Holy FamilyJosh Gredys, Principal, RegisAngela Olson, Principal, XavierChris McCarville, President, XavierCathy Walz, Associate Director of Catholic SchoolsKim Hermsen, Superintendent, Archdiocese of Dubuque--
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