The countdown continues...tomorrow is P for Pajama Day!
Join us Tuesday, May 16th at 3:45 for our last PTA Meeting of the school year. In person or virtual. https://meet.google.com/fun-zxat-fba
Yesterday we announced that EASD had been awarded the first #EnergyCLASSPrize through the US Department of Energy - we’re one of only 25 school districts in the nation to receive this award. Going forward, our team of Energized Elks staff and students will receive training from @energygov to identify, plan, and implement critical upgrades in our school facilities.
What does that look like in EASD? Prioritizing rehabilitating our historic buildings, reducing our carbon footprint, exploring alternative energy sources sensitive to the protected marsh and wildlife area between the Middle School and High School grounds, improving air quality and learning environments districtwide, and reshaping our ongoing Capital Improvement Plan model.
As part of the American-Made Program, this @energygov prize provides funding to 25 of the nation’s schools to support critical clean energy infrastructure and health improvements. Better facilities pave the way for better learning environments and better educational outcomes. Elkhorn will serve as an example for rural districts throughout the country.
#EnergyClassPrize #RenewAmericasSchools #DepartmentofEnergy #1Herd
Hello West Side Families,
On Thursday, May 11, students that ride the bus to school will practice an emergency evacuation drill once they arrive at West Side. If you drop off on Thursday morning, Sunset Drive will be reserved to practice this drill, so please plan accordingly to avoid that area, it will be blocked off for safety.
The emergency drill will demonstrate where the fire extinguisher and first aid kit are located and how to open emergency service doors and windows. Students will be exiting the rear of the bus and walking around to the front door.
Parents are encouraged to speak with their child about the evacuation drill. Here are a few talking points:
Students should stay quiet and move quickly, but not run.
Students should leave their belongings on the bus.
Students should use the sit and scoot method to exit the rear of the bus.
This brief exercise will give students a better understanding of the process if an evacuation would be necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Kitslaar at 262-723-2397.
For those in our community in need of nourishment, a group of our neighbors is hosting a Community Meal Program at Matheson Memorial Library. On the second Saturday of the month, all are welcome to enjoy good company and a good meal.
Meals are hosted between 12:30 - 2 p.m. on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 7, November 11, and December 9.
If you have questions or would like to get involved by hosting a meal, please email ElkhornCommunityMeal@gmail.com
Hello West Side Families,
Today is the first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! PTA surveyed West Side staff to gather lists of some of their favorite things. If you are looking for gift ideas for this week or the end of the year, here is where the lists are located:
https://wildcatptaeasd.weebly.com/staff-favorites.html
Thank you!
West Side PTA
Wear Green Friday, May 5th to bring awareness for mental health
Tomorrow, Thursday, May 4th is STAR WARS DAY at West Side. Wear your Star Wars shirts. May the fourth be with you!
Registration is now open for Elkhorn Youth Cheer Camp! All students entering grades 1-8 in the 2023-24 school year are invited to sign up.
Youth Cheer Camp will be held July 10-13 in the EAHS Cheer Gym.
Visit easdcommunity.recdesk.com to learn more and sign up. You can find Cheer Camp listed under Youth Programs.
Elkhorn Track & Field
3rd Annual JoAnn Schaffer Invite
Elkhorn Track and Field is once again excited to host our JoAnn Schaffer track and field Invite for our Elementary school students in 4th and 5th grades. Our high school track team is excited to share their knowledge and track experience with the kids! Participants will go through a series of track and field basics and then compete against each other in a race that they sign up for. Our track and field team can’t wait to teach basic track and field events, and most importantly show how fun the sport of Track and Field is!
This is a FREE event for participants!
When: Wednesday, May 10th from 3:30 - 5:30
Students from Tibbets and West Side will take a bus to the high school after school. Students from Jackson will walk with teacher volunteers after school to the high school.
Parents are encouraged to attend and watch the track meet! Please pick up your child by 5:30 at the High School Track/Football Field.
Where: This event will be held at the High school Track/Football Field
What will the Participants do? Each participant will rotate through Long Jump, High Jump, Hurdles, Sprints, and Shot put Stations. When this is done they will compete in one, or more, of the following races. 50m Hurdles, 50m Dash, 100m Dash, or 200m Dash.
Questions Directed to: Cody Christensen Head track coach
chrico@elkhorn.k12.wi.us
Please Fill out this link to register.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3jPA3Nulpx-LmgqpEAiOU3wnk2ZChnu9LBeizqqA1nnlKfQ/viewform
Little Elks Preschool is back! EAHS Child Development I and II classes are hosting Little Elks Preschool May 16-19 and May 23-26. We will have activities planned for your child to engage in! Our high school students will take turns teaching and planning. We will be running our preschool in the high school Suchy gym Tuesday- Friday from 8:45-11 a.m. Potty-trained children between 3-5 are invited to enroll.
Additional info and registration are available online at tinyurl.com/little-elks-23.
Contact Stacy Jacobs at jacost@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or 262-741-9049 if you have questions.
Join us TONIGHT at West Side for our Spring Showcase, 5-6:30pm.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our SUPURB office staff! Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, families, and community!
We need volunteers for the Young Athletes of Elkhorn on Tuesday, May 2nd 4:15-7:30pm, please use the following link to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094daaac2aa2fbc25-volunteers#/
Join us for The West Side Spring Showcase, Thursday, April 27 from 5-6:30 pm.
EAST (Elkhorn Autism Support Team) invites you to join them on Thursday, April 27, at 6 p.m. in the Friends Room at Matheson Memorial Library for the Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group.
Contact jackiamber47@gmail.com for more info.
This week's "True Blue" activity: Blue Building Challenge!
Share your "True Blue" moment by posting on social media with the hashtags #TogetherWeCan or #JoinHands4Kids.
Join us tonight for the West Side PTA Meeting 3:45 pm, or virtually, see image for link.
Do you have a four-year-old ready to start school? Enrollment is now open for four-year-old kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year.
Students turning four on or before September 1 are eligible to enroll. Visit tinyurl.com/elkhorn-4K to enroll your little one!
This week's "True Blue" activity: Edible Blue Finger Paint!
