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Pre-K had Emma Arbuckle 2023 Runner-Up Junior Miss Agriculture visit last week to read The Little Regenerative Farmer.

We had to get a little creative with our Pumpkin Patch trip for our Kindergarten/1st grade students who were devastated that their big day got rained out. We improvised by going to Independence Park and Zoo then stopped by Independence Walmart on the way back to school for some pumpkin "picking." Thank you Independence Walmart for the contribution towards our pumpkins!

Such a fun day at Elk Valley! Students who did not attend the musical at ESU spent the day rotating through some educational and challenging activities! Students experienced the do's and don'ts of caramelizing sugar, fun new techniques for baking cookies, challenged each other in duos during eSports activities, experienced acoustic and electric guitars, and built catapults.

Elk Valley MS & HS Students attended a matinee performance on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, of the "Little Shop of Horrors" musical put on by the Emporia State University Theatre Department. Students and staff thought it was a great show and enjoyed their visit to the campus!

Thursday, October 26th -Early Release 12:30 pm -- No Afterschool Program --- Parent Teacher Conferences ---- 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm ---- Elementary by Appointment ---- 6th-12th Walk-Ins

October 31st is Fall Festival! Come eat lunch with your student(s) and then attend the All School Parade! Please sign up for lunch via this link -  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAOlYfefBC0poQmG69bL7WYezbV-XFrQT2R5vyeX5wtcLBUw/viewform?usp=sf_link Hope to see you!

Elk Valley Says BOO to Bullying today! EV Supports National Bullying Prevention Week, Fire Safety Week, Suicide Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week!

The After School Program students started a community art project! They decorated rocks to create a rock snake named Jake. The community is welcome to paint rocks and add them to the snake to make it grow!

Your Choices Are Key To Your Dreams What a sleepy pajama day we had today! Full of fun activities and Ag Safety Day! EV Supports National Bullying Prevention Week, Fire Safety Week, Suicide Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week!

It is a WACKY WEDNESDAY at Elk Valley! ~Drugs are a Fashion Disaster ~ EV Supports National Bullying Prevention Week, Fire Safety Week, Suicide Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week!

In Support of National Bullying Prevention Week, Fire Safety Week, Suicide Awareness Week, and Red Ribbon Week Elk Valley hosted the first day of a Halloween Spirit Week! Twinning Tuesday! Remember You Are Not Alone!

In support of National Bully Prevention Month Elk Valley will host a Halloween-style spirit week this week October 17th - 20th. Twinning Tuesday OCT 17th - Remember you are not alone Dress as a twin or as a group Wacky Wednesday OCT 18th - drugs are a fashion disaster wear Wacky clothes and hair Tired Thursday OCT 19th - your choices are key to your dreams wear  your favorite school-appropriate pjs Freaky Friday Oct 20th - Say Boo to Bullying wear your favorite Halloween costume [no masks, make-up, blood, or weapons] 6th - 12th Grade Dance 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday After School programs sure do look like a lot of fun with Mrs. Alexander and Turkey Treak or Treat!

Miss out on all the action yesterday during Elk Valley eSports? Catch up on all the intense moments at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1948538634 This will only be available for 7 days!

Annual Fall Festival Lunch is right around the corner! Sign up today to enjoy the festivities! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAOlYfefBC0poQmG69bL7WYezbV-XFrQT2R5vyeX5wtcLBUw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mrs. Alexander's students began using AI voice recognition fluency assessments through CBM Skills this week! A couple of years ago she had the opportunity to work with the University of Oregon in the development of this program! Pretty Exciting! Included are some fun photos of Mrs. Alexander's after-school program and "There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves" by Lucille Colandro

Come join the fun as your Elk Valley Lions eSports Varsity and Junior Varsity undefeated Smash Brothers teams strive to remain undefeated during week 3 of the PlayVS season. https://www.twitch.tv/elkvalleylions

Elk Valley Lions Middle School Volleyball traveled to St Patrick's on Monday! The girls worked very hard and had some really good action! The last games of the year will happen on October 21st, Saturday at Chetopa during a tournament! GO SUPPORT YOUR LIONS WITH PRIDE!

Happy National School Lunch Week (October 9-13)! Every day, about 30 million students across the nation receive a healthy school lunch. School meals are planned to be consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the national recommendations based on the latest nutrition science. We celebrate the many ways school lunches are offered using continued creativity and innovation. These efforts level up nutrition and ensure kids have the healthy fuel they need to learn and grow. We want to thank our school nutrition professionals nationwide for your commitment to ensuring children are well-nourished and ready to succeed in school! Thank you for your hard work and dedication each and every day!

Lion Pride Band performing in the Longton Fall Festival parade