Our HS Freshman and Sophomore TAG students made over 60 handcrafted Christmas Wreaths for the Salem Nursing Home residents for their service project. The HS TAG students are Hailiy Bieker, Gracie Olsen, Irelynd McCarthy, Alex Hansen, Gideon King, Shelbi Partridge, Mara Christensen, Sophie Kitelinger, Austin Rasmussen and Brayden Burnison (not pictured is Brylie Andersen and Jacey Smith). They delivered them to the home residents, shared their personal information (long term goal) and sang a short version ``We wish you a Merry Christmas!" "I am very proud of these students for showing our local nursing home residents they care with this Christmas Wreath and sharing some comments with them. I'm sure the residents loved their visit!" stated Mrs. Dreier, HS TAG Instructor.
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 team and 7th/8th grade Advanced Proficiency /TAG team contests differ in question difficulty. This year’s Advanced Proficiency students in grades 6th were Aubrey Nelson, Katelyn Warnaca, Olivia Poldberg, Joshlyn Jacobsen, Jacob Porter, Lillian Andersen, Brooklyn Bradham, Travis Burnison, and Gavin Renstrom. Our 6th graders scored 733 points and got 67% correct. This year’s Advanced Proficiency /TAG students in grades 7/8th were Meka Jensen, Rye Butler, Zoey Rasmussen, Josephine Carlile, Brooklyn Snider, Cameron Dixon, Jack Hansen, Leah Boysen, Josiah King, Slade Sandbothe, Cooper Paulsen, Fred Harris, Kylie Christensen, and Lilly Bricker. Our 7/8th graders scored 996 points and got 85% 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.
No AM Preschool today due to the late start.
EEHK will be 2 hours late today.
Due to inclement weather, the Junior High Boys Basketball game versus West Harrison will be canceled this evening.
Attention: The weight room in Exira will be closed beginning today through the end of December.
UPDATE!!!!!
The game has been moved to our high school (Elk Horn) due to unforeseen circumstances! Just a note that there will be limited concession stands due to this last minute change, so please plan accordingly! We are trying and planning on getting a stream up and going due to this change!
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Don't forget to support your Spartan Basketball teams tonight!!!
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Elementary Parents, Please watch for this information!
Please come and join us this Thursday for a fun come & go event for all kids 5th grade and under! Check your student's backpack as flyers were being sent home😊 There will be snacks, crafts, shopping, and face painting!
Don't forget to catch your Spartans tonight in Anita!!!!
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Dear Families:
Attached to this post are communications on the Elementary Christmas gift exchange and Caring & Sharing. Neither one of these activities is required, but we encourage students to do what they can. Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions on either of these upcoming activities.
Students all enjoyed watching the movie The Grinch and popcorn today as a school-wide PBIS incentive. Some students worked on holiday place mats for the local care centers.
Upcoming events yet this December include students joining staff in celebrating A December to Remember with dress up days, PreK-2 grades visiting the Elk Horn Library to view the Christmas Trains, and Kindergarten-5th grade attending a holiday movie at The Rose Theater in Audubon.
Don't miss tonights game!!!
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The Elementary staff is enjoying a December to Remember, and would love for the students to join in the fun Dec. 12-21.
Our Spartan Youth Leadership Club helped set up for the Exira Festival of Lights at the Event Center this past week. "Our student members worked hard by setting up tables, chairs, stuffed Christmas bags with treats, strung lights on many Christmas trees, made ornaments, and much more! The Community Club appreciated all their help. Plus it was a lot of fun for our kids!" expressed Lisa Dreier, Youth Leadership Club sponsor.
In case you missed the first reminder...don't miss the Spartans tonight!!!
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Go support the Spartan Basketball Team tonight at Glidden-Ralston!
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Check out the fun at the Middle School & High School next week!
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Make sure to come and catch the action in tonight's season opener against West Harrison! See you at 6!
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Congratulations to Shayle Young, Emily Bricker and Katie Andersen for performing at the UNI Dome at the half tim show for thr 2A and 3A Football State Championship games with the 2022 Iowa Honor Cheer Squad.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The Elementary is excited for the upcoming music concert on Thursday, December 1 @ 7:00 in the Exira Gym.
