What's up Wednesday

4/1/2026

There is no school for students this Friday, April 3.

Bobcat Bash is next week!

In case you missed it, here is the Bobcat Bash email sent to all CI families this past Monday. A few key reminders:

WRISTBAND PRESALE ENDS 4/6 (SAVE $2)

Wristbands are now on sale! Pre‑order by Monday, April 6, to lock in the $18 presale price ($20 at the door). Each wristband includes unlimited games, VIP access, 5 raffle tickets, hair coloring, and face painting. Pre‑ordered wristbands will be sent home Wednesday, April 8, with the child you indicate on the form. Make sure to include your child's first and last name and teacher's name; without that information, we cannot process your preorder. Questions? Email danielle.eickholt@gmail.com.

SILENT AUCTION: CLASSROOM DONATIONS EXTENDED TO 4/6

If you haven't already, it's not too late to donate to your classrom's silent auction basket (see attached flyer)! Bring in your items by Monday, April 6, to be included!

And don't forget to check out the auction at the Bash and bid on some amazing items. A handout with instructions on the bidding app will come home next week. Questions? Email katie.allen884@gmail.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We depend on our amazing parent community to put on this event! If you or your middle/high school students can help, please sign up here or email petriel@district279.org.

See you Friday, April 10!

We’re excited to bring back the silent auction at this year’s Bobcat Bash on Friday, April 10! It will feature items from local businesses, memberships, and our popular classroom-themed baskets displayed in the media center.

Families are invited to donate a new item that fits their child’s classroom theme (see teacher list). Please send donations to school by Friday, April 3. Short on time? You can send cash or a check (payable to Cedar Island PTO), and the Carnival Committee will shop for you.

All proceeds support the PTO and benefit our students—thank you for your support!

Questions? Contact Katie Allen at katie.allen884@gmail.com or (612) 760-3101.

As we begin planning for next year’s classroom placements, we carefully consider many factors to create balanced classrooms that best support all students.

If there is information you would like to share about your child’s placement, please complete the optional form below by Friday, April 24. Please note that information shared in previous years is not carried over, so a new form must be completed each year.

We kindly ask that you do not request specific teachers, as we are unable to accommodate individual teacher requests.

Final classroom placements will be available in ParentVUE at the end of August, just prior to Open House.

Please complete one form per child.

To help keep our classrooms focused and organized, we ask that students leave personal items from home at home (toys, important jewelry, electronics, etc) . These items can easily get lost, broken, or taken, and they often become a distraction during the school day.

Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or missing items, and staff are not able to help search for lost or misplaced belongings.

Thank you for your support in helping create a positive and productive learning environment for all students!

• April 9 - Kindergarten Orientation (5:30-7:00pm)
• April 10 - Bobcat Bash School Carnival (5:30-7:30pm)
• April 14-16 - MCA Testing (Reading) Grades 3-5
• April 21-22 - MCA Testing (Math) Grades 3-5
• April 23 - Bobcat Choir Concert (6:30pm)