Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Community School District

11/13 Friday Celebration - final OSOB Comprehension Question winners and K-2 PRIDE Certificates

Who's excited for the book fair next week? -These kids are!! (honest reactions!) ...and don't forget you can access the book fair through this QR code too if you so choose! So handy!!

On Wednesday the MS/HS building hosted the annual Veteran's Day program. The colors were posted, elementary kids sang, high school choir and band performed, high school TAG kids presented, Veterans who came were recognized and Anna Schleimer spoke.

It's nearly time for the BOOK FAIR! Next week the annual book fair will be back! Come grab a favorite, the next in a series, or something new to top your Christmas list! All proceeds help get great books in the E-EHK School Libraries.

Dec 12th we are playing CRB at the Casey's Center in Des Moines. Girls will tip at noon with boys at 1:30 PM. We need to sell our allotment of tickets ahead of time to help offset the cost of playing in the arena. Walk up/game day sales are split with the arena.

Fans can purchase their tickets through this link:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/20262027424

Spartan Schedule for the week of November 9

11/6 Friday Celebration: Matilda Comprehension winners, 2 Reading Corps Graduates - Lettie (K) and Ashlynn (1st), 3-5 PRIDE Certificate Cookies, & Red Hot Readers -- 25, 50, & 75 points! *not pictured in the 25 point & 50 point picture - Olivia P.

Kindergarten through 2nd grade had the opportunity to visit Des Moines today for an Iowa Wild Hockey game. Thanks to the Spartan Boosters for giving these kids a fun outing!

Our FCCLA is extending “Socktober” into November with “Sock-Vember”. This extension is giving everyone time to support FCCLA and raise money for the overall program.

Fun fact: for every 2 packs of socks sold, 1 pair is donated to someone in need!

Socks can be bought in the FCS room (Mrs. Christensen’s classroom) with cash or online with this link!
https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=42014

The November issue of the Student Voice is out! 🍂 See the QR code for the issue!!

New this month: polls! Vote for your favorite Thanksgiving food, and look for the results in the December issue.

Also inside:
🏐 Volleyball season wrap-up, with a send-off to seniors Taryn and Kylie
🏃 Cross country: freshman Lexi Brown raced at state in Fort Dodge today
🎮 E-sports fall wrap, plus a look at the winter season ahead
🤝 Meals from the Heartland: about 100 of our students helped pack 1.7 million meal bags
🌾 Six Spartans at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, and Student Council's state conference at Iowa State

Plus the November lunch menu, a first-quarter wrap-up, and our new Your Voice Matters page — share feedback or submit a story of 50 words or less.

Find the issue on the school website and Facebook page, and let us know what you think!

There is NO KFC today due to the Event Center being a voting location.

Halloween was a blast at Exira-EHK elementary on Friday. From a costume walk to the care center to parties in classrooms and themed activities in specials, we had a Spooktacular Time!

10/30 Friday Celebration: OSOB Comprehension Winners and End of 1st Quarter Bonus Drawing Prizes

Preschool Post!! We so often post things for K-5 but when you preschoolers this cute doing fun festive fall things, you must share!

Lexi Brown finishes in 10th place with a time of 19:16.8 at the State XC meet today in Fort Dodge. She is our first girl state xc medalist in Exira EHK history! Congratulations, we are proud of you!

Yesterday, we got to visit the Elk Horn Public Library and participate in their fun Halloween activities! While we were there, we listened to Halloween stories, made a craft, enjoyed a snack, visited a haunted house, and went on a story walk.

We also got to use our senses to explore some icky Halloween items, including witch warts and mummy skin! We always look forward to our visits to the library and are so thankful for the fun experiences they provide for us!

On Wednesday, 3rd grade traveled to Henry Doorly Zoo to end their animal unit. They had a blast checking out all of the exhibits!

Fifth Grade went down to the Care Center on Tuesday for "Book Buddies" with the residents. Each book a student read, earned a "Book Buck" for the resident. We will return to read again in November. In December, the residents will have the opportunity to "spend" their bucks on items for friends and family.The fifth graders will help them shop and wrap their gifts! Thanks to the Exira Library for coordinating this fun program!

The elementary is celebrating Red Ribbon Week all week long - we started strong on Tuesday with wearing Red! Beth even made a cool red ribbon display on the south windows. We pledge to be drug free!