The Fredericksburg Elementary 4th Graders visited Effigy Mounds to learn about the history of the mounds and who built them.
To A Special Nurse
(On School Nurse Appreciation Day)
Ms. Luebbers travels to each school,
When handling difficult issues, she always keeps her cool.
Miss Haley can’t wait for her to get over here,
Dealing with a bloody nose or a sliver is a real fear.
If you have a fever and are feeling hot,
Ms. Luebbers will let you lie on her cot.
If you fall and need an ice pack,
Don’t worry, Ms. Luebbers has your back.
But if you tell your teacher you have a tummy ache,
Ms. Luebbers will make sure it isn’t fake.
If you are really sick, she will give your parents a call,
So relax and don’t bawl.
Her son taught at FES, and he was ‘da bomb,
So we know she is also a good mom.
She will take care of your kids too,
But this is something most of you already knew.
Last year was a tough one by far,
And you showed us how strong you really are.
You worked through it,
And didn’t complain a bit.
It’s been almost a year since you rang that end-of-treatment bell,
And we are so glad that you are well.
When things go from bad to worse,
We are so thankful to have Ms. Luebbers, the nurse!
(On School Nurse Appreciation Day)
Ms. Luebbers travels to each school,
When handling difficult issues, she always keeps her cool.
Miss Haley can’t wait for her to get over here,
Dealing with a bloody nose or a sliver is a real fear.
If you have a fever and are feeling hot,
Ms. Luebbers will let you lie on her cot.
If you fall and need an ice pack,
Don’t worry, Ms. Luebbers has your back.
But if you tell your teacher you have a tummy ache,
Ms. Luebbers will make sure it isn’t fake.
If you are really sick, she will give your parents a call,
So relax and don’t bawl.
Her son taught at FES, and he was ‘da bomb,
So we know she is also a good mom.
She will take care of your kids too,
But this is something most of you already knew.
Last year was a tough one by far,
And you showed us how strong you really are.
You worked through it,
And didn’t complain a bit.
It’s been almost a year since you rang that end-of-treatment bell,
And we are so glad that you are well.
When things go from bad to worse,
We are so thankful to have Ms. Luebbers, the nurse!
During the month of April, FES focused on the CITIZENSHIP character pillar. At the Cougar Way Assembly, students were encouraged to be an Earth Hero. They were introduced to Recycle Ranger, Water Warrior, Energy Enthusiast, and Nature Nurturer. The Cougar Way Code this month said, "Be an Earth Hero," so students and staff picked up trash around the school to put the citizenship character pillar into action.
After our winter math testing, FES teachers noticed that many students were struggling with telling time. Therefore, extra practice with this skill was added to the math block and math intervention time. Students have made huge progress telling time as a result! Mrs. Hammond made a wall-size clock at the Cougar Way Assembly, and students showed times with their hands and called on students in the audience to tell what time they were showing. When teachers work together as a team, the difference it can make in student learning is remarkable!
Congratulations to Jack Hoffman, Jayden Gansen, Cora Steege, Remi Petersen, and Dillan Murray for achieving Math Wizard status at the FES April Cougar Way Assembly. Several other students earned their multiplication, subtraction, and addition brag tags to add to their math chains.
Happy May Day from FES! Students decorated bags and delivered them to people around town to spread kindness. Students love trying to run away before being caught! Thank you to Mr. Schmitz and Miss Henniges for driving the bus for us!
He's "NACHO" Average Principal...Happy Principal Day to Mr. Volker! Thank you for always being there for your staff and students. We appreciate all that you do!
To the FES Reading Mentors:
You have given us your precious time as a gift,
In order for our at-risk kids to get an extra lift.
They look forward to reading with you each day,
So “Thank You” is what we want to say.
Your smile and encouraging words give the kids what they need,
Being a Reading Mentor is certainly a good deed.
To us, this support is like finding a pot of gold,
Reading with you is something special that they will always hold.
Sharing a love of reading is the greatest story ever told!
Not Pictured Substitute Mentors: Diana Bisping, Jack Schult, Cheryl Niewoehner, Jim Reid
Thank you from the bottom of our Cougar hearts for being a Reading Mentor for us this year! And a special thank you to Miss Haley in the office for making Mrs. Hammond's Reading Mentor wish come true and coordinating schedules to keep it a consistent support for our students. It takes a village, and these community members have made FES even better...thank you!
You have given us your precious time as a gift,
In order for our at-risk kids to get an extra lift.
They look forward to reading with you each day,
So “Thank You” is what we want to say.
Your smile and encouraging words give the kids what they need,
Being a Reading Mentor is certainly a good deed.
To us, this support is like finding a pot of gold,
Reading with you is something special that they will always hold.
Sharing a love of reading is the greatest story ever told!
Not Pictured Substitute Mentors: Diana Bisping, Jack Schult, Cheryl Niewoehner, Jim Reid
Thank you from the bottom of our Cougar hearts for being a Reading Mentor for us this year! And a special thank you to Miss Haley in the office for making Mrs. Hammond's Reading Mentor wish come true and coordinating schedules to keep it a consistent support for our students. It takes a village, and these community members have made FES even better...thank you!
The Fredericksburg Elementary 4th Graders celebrated Arbor Day by having Matt Crane with Chickasaw County Conservation come in and teach them about Arbor Day. Each student received a Hackberry Tree to go home and plant at their homes.
Ode to Miss Haley
(On Administrative Professionals' Day)
Miss Haley has just shy of a year in,
Having her on our FES team is definitely a win.
She has a positive mindset,
And is one of the best people we have met.
Miss Haley’s professionalism can’t be beat,
And her organizational skills keep everything nice and neat.
When it comes to running the office, she is first-rate,
Keeping track of schedules on each calendar date.
With the children, she is patient and kind,
A helpful smile is what they will always find.
Working with her is like a breath of fresh air,
She does everything with care.
We appreciate everything you do, Miss Haley,
And we are thankful for you daily.
(On Administrative Professionals' Day)
Miss Haley has just shy of a year in,
Having her on our FES team is definitely a win.
She has a positive mindset,
And is one of the best people we have met.
Miss Haley’s professionalism can’t be beat,
And her organizational skills keep everything nice and neat.
When it comes to running the office, she is first-rate,
Keeping track of schedules on each calendar date.
With the children, she is patient and kind,
A helpful smile is what they will always find.
Working with her is like a breath of fresh air,
She does everything with care.
We appreciate everything you do, Miss Haley,
And we are thankful for you daily.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Mrs. Larson! She's that friendly voice you hear when you call. She does so much for the staff, students, and parents each and every day. We appreciate you!
Due to the forecasted severe weather, S-F will be dismissing two-hours early today (4/17/2026). No after school practices or events. Stay safe, Cougars!
Our newest Building for the Future communication is ready for release and includes information on our upcoming community meetings and the official last day of the school year (pending no more weather-related school cancellations - fingers-crossed!!)
Go Cougars!
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Go Cougars!
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No after school practices or activities due to impending weather (4/14/2026). Stay safe, Cougars!
One last group of Durant Super Cougars.
Super Cougar students get to "shop" the Cougar Store after they receive their award.
Durant students had their March ENCORE in April. During ENCORE we celebrated our fabulous paraprofessionals and the great things our students do every day! Thank you for showing the Cougar Way!
Bremer County Fair Queen, Jamie Jones, visited Mr. Meyer's class Wednesday to share information about the Bremer County Fair.
Durant students had their very first "Flood Drill" this morning. Students had to make sure they found high ground and made sure their shoes, socks, and pants stayed dry. Happy April Fool's Day! Ms. Hoth got us good. Ask them about it.
"You don’t just assist; you inspire. Thank you for the countless ways you support our students’ growth every single day." Our school is a better place because of our dedicated paraprofessionals. Your hard work, flexibility, and compassion do not go unnoticed! 🍎. Thank you Mrs. Njus, Ms. Reynolds, Mrs. Slick, Ms. Galkin, Mrs. Mohlis, Mrs. Poock, Mrs. Nederhoff and Mrs. Duhrkopf!
