November 2026
Collins-Maxwell Elementary News
🍂 Principal’s Message 🍂
November is a wonderful time to reflect on all the things we are thankful for, and our school community certainly gives us so much to celebrate! It has been a joy to watch our students continue to learn, grow, build friendships, and show kindness to those around them. Each day brings new opportunities for learning and moments that remind us how special our school community truly is.
As we head into this season of gratitude, I want to thank our dedicated staff and supportive families for all they do to help our students succeed. The partnership between home and school makes such a difference, and we are grateful to have such a wonderful community working together for our children.
As we move through November, let's continue to encourage kindness, celebrate the little victories, and find joy in the everyday moments. I hope this month brings your family plenty of opportunities to make special memories and enjoy time together.
Wishing all of our families a happy November filled with gratitude, kindness, and many reasons to smile!
Warmly,
Aliyah Kralik
Principal, Collins-Maxwell Elementary
Thanksgiving Meal 🍗
If you are interested in receiving a Thanksgiving Meal, please fill out this google form by Tuesday, November 3rd. Pickup will be at the MS/HS on November 23rd or 24th.
🌽 Ag Day: 🚜
C-M FFA members will be talking to our elementary students Nov 6th
Thanksgiving Break:
- School Monday Nov. 23.
- Early dismissal Wednesday Nov. 25 at 1:30.
- No school Thursday & Friday (Nov. 26 & 27).
Winter program coming up:
🎶Thursday Dec 3rd! 🎶
Make sure to check-
School is so busy, please make sure to check Dojo & your emails for important dates!!!
Remember No school on Mondays. Except for Thanksgiving week!!!!
Field trip Donation:
Our 3rd-5th Graders received tickets to the The Civic Center to watch
Mr. C! Live Science experiments.
For our Walk a thon:
🎉 PIE raised $2,765 and had 26 kids participate at their annual Walk a thon fundraiser! 🌟 Fundraising Superstar was Nora Plunkett!!
Extra Thank you to those that donated!
🧑🏻🚒 Collins Fire Department:
The Firemen & Smokey talked about fire safety. And gave the Coloring contest winners a ride on the Fire Truck to the Fire Station! 🚒
School Meals:
- Student lunch $3.35 ($.40 reduced)
- Student breakfast $2.25 ($.30 reduced)
Start your day with Breakfast!🥓😋🧇💙🥞🥣🌈😃
- Elementary Breakfast is served from 7:35-7:55.
- Breakfast is $2.25/student.
- No need to sign up!
Remember why we love.....Iowa!! 💨🔅🌈⛄☔
If the temperature is below 49 degrees we require a coat for recess!!
Our playground can be chilly, in the morning!!! We want them to enjoy their time outside! 🥶
Student Mentoring😀
Please contact the office if you would like a permission form to have your student join our mentoring program for the 2026-2027 school year. Sign up early limited slots!!
- Mentors are screened & trained from the YSS program
- Teachers & School staff help match appropriate mentors with mentees
- Mentors eat lunch, play games, make crafts during lunch & recess times during school hours.
Thursday for p/t conferences:
Please join us for Don Juan food truck at our conferences from 4:30-7.
P/T Conferences:
Tuesday Nov 3rd & Thursday Nov 5th from 4pm-8
Book Fair:
The Book Fair is here! The Fair encourages students to read AND raises much-needed funds for our school. The easiest way for kids to shop the Fair is by creating and funding your child’s eWallet. No more worrying about cash, and their balances show right on the register. Visit our school homepage to get started: https://scholastic.com/bf/collinsmaxwellelemschool
Returning this year.....Artsonia!!!
Follow this link to view your students art work: https://www.artsonia.com/
Parents & other family members are able to look at the amazing art work, and make purchases of their art work for this year!
Coming up:
P/T conferences will be November 3rd & 5th.
🌮Food truck Thursday in our North parking lot from 4-7:30!! 🌮
Contact for questions:
Elementary Principal: akralik@cmspartans.org
Elementary Nurse: mjans@cmspartans.org
Elementary Secretary: mwierson@cmspartans.org
Elementary School phone: (641) 385-2446