🇺🇸 A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO RON “CURLY” ALBRECHT! 🇺🇸
Ron “Curly” Albrecht retired from the Iowa National Guard in 2012 as a Full Bird Colonel after a distinguished military career. He also served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2009 and was recently named Commander of the Montezuma American Legion Blakely-Stevens Post 169.
Mr. Albrecht took time out of his day to visit our 5th Grade students and share the history and importance of the American Flag, what it represents, and the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy as Americans.
We are grateful for his service to our country and for taking the time to share his knowledge, experiences, and patriotism with our students. Thank you, Mr. Albrecht, for your service and for reminding our students what our flag represents! 🇺🇸
Ron “Curly” Albrecht retired from the Iowa National Guard in 2012 as a Full Bird Colonel after a distinguished military career. He also served a tour of duty in Iraq in 2009 and was recently named Commander of the Montezuma American Legion Blakely-Stevens Post 169.
Mr. Albrecht took time out of his day to visit our 5th Grade students and share the history and importance of the American Flag, what it represents, and the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy as Americans.
We are grateful for his service to our country and for taking the time to share his knowledge, experiences, and patriotism with our students. Thank you, Mr. Albrecht, for your service and for reminding our students what our flag represents! 🇺🇸
🎩📰 THE NEWSIES CAST IS AT IT AGAIN! 📰🎩
Our High Five Friday was a HUGE hit!!! These talented kids have been working so hard, and we couldn't be more excited to share their production of NEWSIES with our community!
🎭 IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO CATCH A PERFORMANCE!
There are still opportunities to come out, cheer on our amazing cast, and enjoy a fantastic show!
🎟️ Tickets are available at Montezuma State Bank or at the door!
SHOWTIMES:
Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 PM
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these incredible kids! You won't want to miss it!
SEIZE THE DAY! ❤️📰🎭
Our High Five Friday was a HUGE hit!!! These talented kids have been working so hard, and we couldn't be more excited to share their production of NEWSIES with our community!
🎭 IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO CATCH A PERFORMANCE!
There are still opportunities to come out, cheer on our amazing cast, and enjoy a fantastic show!
🎟️ Tickets are available at Montezuma State Bank or at the door!
SHOWTIMES:
Saturday, November 14th at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 15th at 3:00 PM
Bring your family, invite your friends, and come support these incredible kids! You won't want to miss it!
SEIZE THE DAY! ❤️📰🎭
The mock trial team has been hard at work this year! Thanks Mrs. Semprini and Angie Cook for all the time you spend coaching them!
💜📚 A HUGE thank-you to community member, parent, and local author Crystal Ferry for spending time with our 3rd Grade students and sharing her knowledge and love of writing!
Crystal shared wonderful tips on editing, adding descriptive details, and how reading books can help us become stronger writers. What a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from someone right here in our own community!
We are so grateful she took the time to visit us! What a GREAT experience for our 3rd graders! ✏️📖💜
Crystal shared wonderful tips on editing, adding descriptive details, and how reading books can help us become stronger writers. What a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn from someone right here in our own community!
We are so grateful she took the time to visit us! What a GREAT experience for our 3rd graders! ✏️📖💜
🏆 OCTOBER PBIS GOLDEN TICKET WINNERS!!! 🏆
A HUGE congratulations to our October Golden Ticket winners!!! We are so proud of each of you for making positive choices and demonstrating what it means to BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE KIND! 🌟
Keep shining, making great choices, and being amazing role models for those around you!
GREAT JOB, STUDENTS!!! We are so proud of you! 💙💛
A HUGE congratulations to our October Golden Ticket winners!!! We are so proud of each of you for making positive choices and demonstrating what it means to BE SAFE, BE RESPONSIBLE, and BE KIND! 🌟
Keep shining, making great choices, and being amazing role models for those around you!
GREAT JOB, STUDENTS!!! We are so proud of you! 💙💛
Our 5th grade students spent some time giving back to our community and showing gratitude by visiting the residents at Montezuma Specialty Care! ❤️ Students enjoyed playing games, putting puzzles together, and sharing smiles and laughter with the residents.
We are so proud of our students and teachers for spreading kindness and making meaningful connections in our community!
Great work, everyone! Way to make a difference! 💙
We are so proud of our students and teachers for spreading kindness and making meaningful connections in our community!
Great work, everyone! Way to make a difference! 💙
🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 LET FREEDOM RING… AND LET THE VOTES BE COUNTED! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸
We aren't quite sure if all the votes were counted correctly, but according to OUR official Upper Elementary count, Zach Lahn received 56 votes to 46! 🇺🇸🗳️
Our 3rd–5th grade students had an exciting opportunity to learn all about the voting process, become familiar with the candidates, and experience firsthand what it means to participate in our democracy!
After learning about the candidates and the importance of every vote, our teachers transformed the elementary commons area into an official voting experience, complete with a voting booth! Each student took a turn stepping up, casting their ballot, and making their voice heard!
The excitement was contagious as students proudly exercised their opportunity to VOTE! What a wonderful way to bring learning to life while teaching the importance of citizenship, civic responsibility, and the power of having a voice!
TODAY'S LESSON: EVERY VOICE MATTERS. EVERY VOTE COUNTS. THAT'S DEMOCRACY! 🇺🇸
❤️🤍💙 We are proud of our future citizens! 💙🤍❤️
#LetYourVoiceBeHeard #EveryVoteCounts #FutureCitizens #DemocracyInAction #CivicEducation #ProudToBeAmerican 🇺🇸
We aren't quite sure if all the votes were counted correctly, but according to OUR official Upper Elementary count, Zach Lahn received 56 votes to 46! 🇺🇸🗳️
Our 3rd–5th grade students had an exciting opportunity to learn all about the voting process, become familiar with the candidates, and experience firsthand what it means to participate in our democracy!
After learning about the candidates and the importance of every vote, our teachers transformed the elementary commons area into an official voting experience, complete with a voting booth! Each student took a turn stepping up, casting their ballot, and making their voice heard!
The excitement was contagious as students proudly exercised their opportunity to VOTE! What a wonderful way to bring learning to life while teaching the importance of citizenship, civic responsibility, and the power of having a voice!
TODAY'S LESSON: EVERY VOICE MATTERS. EVERY VOTE COUNTS. THAT'S DEMOCRACY! 🇺🇸
❤️🤍💙 We are proud of our future citizens! 💙🤍❤️
#LetYourVoiceBeHeard #EveryVoteCounts #FutureCitizens #DemocracyInAction #CivicEducation #ProudToBeAmerican 🇺🇸
🍂 Fall Fun for Everyone! 🍁
Students and teachers alike had a GREAT time last Friday celebrating Fall and enjoying all the fun festivities that come along with it!
One of the BEST things about our school is that our staff doesn't just watch the fun happen — they jump right in and enjoy it right alongside our students! Those shared smiles, laughs, and memories are what make our school community so special! ❤️
And believe us, our students LOVE seeing their teachers join in on the fun just as much as we love watching them enjoy it!
It's always a GREAT day when we can learn, laugh, and make memories together! 🍂🧡
Students and teachers alike had a GREAT time last Friday celebrating Fall and enjoying all the fun festivities that come along with it!
One of the BEST things about our school is that our staff doesn't just watch the fun happen — they jump right in and enjoy it right alongside our students! Those shared smiles, laughs, and memories are what make our school community so special! ❤️
And believe us, our students LOVE seeing their teachers join in on the fun just as much as we love watching them enjoy it!
It's always a GREAT day when we can learn, laugh, and make memories together! 🍂🧡
Three days until Newsies opening night! Get your tickets now - you won't want to miss it!
Our Administrators are THE BEST!!!! ❤️
They didn't hesitate to jump right in and welcome our Elementary students to school Friday morning, making sure everyone started their day feeling excited, energized, and ready to learn! We are so lucky to have leaders who are willing to go above and beyond to make our students feel special and start their day with a smile!
A HUGE THANK YOU to Mr. O'Rourke and Mr. Dengler!!! We appreciate you both! You ROCK!!!! 👏🎉
The Physics class is getting ready to launch some pumpkins!
Congratulations to Ava for finishing 25th out of 154 runners in the 2026 1A Girls Cross Country Championship! Her time of 20:06 is the fastest Montezuma Girls 5K time on the state course! Great work, Ava!
📚🎭 Readers’ Theater in Action! 🎭📚
Mrs. Roorda’s second-grade class performed “Room for More” for Mrs. Dye’s second-grade class as a fun, creative way to strengthen their reading skills! What a great opportunity for students to share their learning while building confidence and enjoying the reading process! ❤️
Why is Readers’ Theater so valuable? 📖✨
Readers’ Theater helps students grow as readers by:
📚 Practicing reading fluency through repeated readings.
🗣️ Building expression and confidence when reading aloud.
💡 Strengthening comprehension by understanding characters, dialogue, emotions, and events.
🎯 Making reading purposeful, engaging, and fun!
We love seeing our students put their reading skills into action while learning from and sharing with one another! Way to go, second graders! 👏
***Due to several illnesses in the classroom, Mrs. Dye’s second-grade class will perform their Readers’ Theater at a later date. We look forward to their performance! ❤️📚
📣 **More Great Teachers Doing Great Things!!** 🎭
Mrs. Pope and Mr. Burgess brought history to life by inviting two *Newsies* characters into their 4th-grade classrooms! Through this engaging experience, students were able to visualize and better understand the Progressive Era while learning an important lesson: **YOUR VOICE MATTERS!** 🗣️✨
What a creative way to connect history to real-life experiences and help students see the power of standing up for what you believe in! Way to make learning meaningful and memorable! 👏📚
Mrs. Pope and Mr. Burgess brought history to life by inviting two *Newsies* characters into their 4th-grade classrooms! Through this engaging experience, students were able to visualize and better understand the Progressive Era while learning an important lesson: **YOUR VOICE MATTERS!** 🗣️✨
What a creative way to connect history to real-life experiences and help students see the power of standing up for what you believe in! Way to make learning meaningful and memorable! 👏📚
The deadline for 7th and 8th grade students interested in signing up for the Flight 93, Gettysburg, and Washington DC trip is Wednesday, October 28th at 6:00 pm
Good luck to our volleyball and football players as they continue post season play this week! Good luck to Ava Anderson as she represents Montezuma Cross Country at the state meet on Friday!
Ava Anderson punched her ticket to Fort Dodge yesterday by placing 3rd at the state qualifying meet held in Mitchellville. She will run Friday, October 30th at 10:30 AM at Kennedy Park / Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. You can still show Ava your support and order a cross country shirt through Sunday night!
High Five Thursday - Thank you to our HS Volleyball Team!!!
🍎📚 George Washington Visits 5th Grade! 🌎🔬
Mrs. Robison goes above and beyond to bring learning to life for her students! She takes her role as an educator seriously and understands the importance of making learning meaningful, engaging, and memorable. From dressing the part to capture her students’ attention to fully immersing herself in her Social Studies and Science lessons, she brings enthusiasm, creativity, and passion into the classroom!
Great teachers know that building relationships, sparking curiosity, encouraging participation, and creating exciting learning experiences can make all the difference. ALL of our teachers here at Montezuma do just that, day in and day out!!
Thank you, Mrs. Robison, for your dedication, creativity, and commitment to making learning an experience your students will remember! We LOVE seeing how involved she gets in helping her students explore, discover, and learn! ❤️🍎👏
What a fun Halloween Surprise from the Monte Robotics Team!