Exira-EHK instructional coaches and principals were joined by Brian Johnson last week conducting Learning Walks throughout our classrooms. Brian is a senior specialist at NIET and helped provide feedback to our instructional practices. He was impressed with all the good things happening in classrooms, and he gave valuable feedback for growth for our district. Brian has a nice shirt on as well! #EEHKSpartanPride
Exira-EHK schools would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! Have a wonderful break!!!!
Spartans -
Please read the attached letter about becoming part of our SIAC team.
Exira-EHK Spartan Youth Leadership Club has 22 new members in 5th grade this school year. Ashley Hansen and Macy Emgarten help sponsor the club with monthly activities and service projects. They made the HS football team a good luck posters, flags for each veteran for our school Veterans Day Assembly and hand made turkey craft for residents of the Exira Care Center. "We have a great group of young leaders in the club. They will get opportunities to do community service and activities for our school. Our HS sponsors Ashley Hansen and Macy Emgarten are good role models for this club," stated Lisa Dreier, Elementary TAG Instructor.
Picture and names of all the members-
Front row right to left- Travis Burnison, Teagan Muzzy, Ryder Dicicco, Chloe Koeneke, Brooklyn Brabham, Andi Reisguard, Ryleigh Anthofer
Second row- Lillian Anderson, Katelyn Warnac, Bridger Smith, Aubrey Nelson, Kaylee Krough, Hannah Petersen, Brayden Moore, Chet Boysen, Trent Young, Ashley Hansen
Third row-Karson Johnson, Thomas Petersen, Madison Romich, Joshlynn Jacobsen ,Addison Weimann Not pictured- Gavin Renstrom
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Our Exira-EHK Middle School recently competed in the Fall American Quiz Bowl.The tests are self-scoring, computer contests of 100 multiple-choice questions. Areas covered include math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history, general information and just plain fun trivia. It is meant to be a team activity with all takers around one computer. Two chances to answer correctly are given. Points are awarded based on how fast they answer as well as on accuracy. Therefore, teams who do well usually are teams who can come up with a consensus answer quickly. An adult is needed to monitor but no adult help can be given. The 6th grade Advanced Proficiency /TAG team and 7th grade Advanced Proficiency /TAG team contests differ in question difficulty. This year’s Advanced Proficiency /TAG students in grades 6th were Josephine Carlile, Rye Butler, Jack Hansen, Liv Inman, Brooklyn Snider, Meka Jensen, Zoey Rasmussen, and Cameron Dixon. The 7th graders were Michelle Wilson, Lily Bricker, Elaina Nelson, Kylie Christensen, Leah Boysen, Josiah King, Cooper Paulsen and Slade Sandbothe. Our 6th graders scored 960 points and got 84% correct. Our 7th graders scored 809 points and got 78% correct “Our MS Advanced Proficiency/TAG students did extremely well in the tough academic competition which usually consists of larger schools! I truly enjoy their strategies they take in the Fall American Quiz Bowl! Good job! expressed Lisa Dreier, MS TAG Instructor.
Check out the Student Council Blood Drive today! Even some of our staff got involved helping out the world!
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Last day of the book fair!!! Go see Brenda!!!
Open from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving Food?
Check out Exira-EHK students as they answer!
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Spartan Nation is busy at work this Saturday. Here are the opportunities provided to our students/community today:
Book fair is in Exira open until 1:00 PM.
High School students attending RISE 2021 in Waukee where they are collaborating with other students in the state about how to become a change agent within our school.
High School LEOs are working with the Lions making pies for fundraising.
High School girls basketball team is on the road scrimmaging.
A lot of great opportunities offered to our students today. Thank you students and staff members for your commitment! #EEHKSpartanPride
Brenda would love to see you in Exira at the book fair!!!! Go see her today from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m!
Support our book fair!
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The sophomore class kept it in-house with their Friday speakers. Coach P and Mr. McDonald shared some of their experiences as teachers, athletic directors, and coaches. Mr. McDonald also shared some of his experiences as an administrator. We hope some of our great sophomores will one day choose to enter education! #EEHKSpartanPride
Don't forget to drop by the book fair today!!!!!! Brenda will be happy to help you!!!!
In Exira!!!! If you haven't set up an e-wallet yet, make sure to do that!!!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html?fairID=4942627
Check this out!!!
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Don't forget Grandparents Day at the elementary tomorrow!!!
Open to the public Friday during Grandparents Day & until 7:00 p.m.
Open Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Open Monday, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
See you there! Make sure to support our amazing school library program! Tell Brenda we sent ya!
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Students in Family Consumer Sciences Classes made models of their food trucks, a flyer and a recipe of their main dish
The food truck contenders were Doreos with Oreo filled donuts, Crack’n Breakfast with breakfast quesadillas, Milkquake with 3 different flavors milkshakes, Slappin’ Smoothies with strawberry smoothies ….
Winner is… Milkquake !!
The sophomores continued their career unit with three more guest speakers today. Thank you so much to Joe Rasmussen from Rasmussen, Nelson and Wonio, PLC, Abby Rasmussen from Wayne Hansen Real Estate, and Nick Hughes from Camblin Plumbing and Heating for speaking to our students! We appreciate the community's support in helping our kids find their paths in life.
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Elementary Book Fair in Exira Open to the Public:
Friday, November 19 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. including Grandparents Day!
Saturday, November 20. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Monday, November 22 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Students can start shopping on Thursday!
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The yearbook staff is so excited to reveal their 2022 cover art! We are embracing a vintage theme that features freshman Irelynd McCarthy's classic Polaroid collection. Another freshman, Shelbi Partridge used her graphic art talents to produce these amazing images. Make sure to support our program and talented kids by purchasing your yearbook! You can do that by following the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2085532/Exira-EHK-High-School/
The sophomores are currently working on a career unit in English 10. This includes an APA career research paper, guest speakers, resume/cover letter writing, mock interviews, and job shadowing. They kicked off their unit with two incredible guest speakers: Dr. Chase Petersen and Brenna Petersen. They are opening up the Stalk Chiropractic & Health in Exira. They shared their educational experiences, career advice, and what it's been like opening their own business in our community. They also answered some great student questions. Thank you so much for taking the time to visit us and inspire our kids! #EEHKSpartanPride
Middle School/High School Book Fair is here!
Open to the public TODAY from 5:00-7:00 p.m. & after the musical!
Open Sunday from noon-2:00 p.m. & after the musical!
Do some Christmas shopping and help the school at the same time!!
(Elementary book fair coming next week!)
