Sixth Grade Social Studies tie dye shirts while learning about the Ancient Phoenicians. Phoenicians were known for creating a purple dye from crushed snails.
Title 1 Parent Meeting
Thursday, October 3rd, 2024
Middle School Library
Picture Day is TOMORROW!
🦁🎨 Calling All Creative Minds! 🎨🦁
It's time for the 2024-2025 Lion's Roar Yearbook Cover Design Competition! 🖼️ Show off your artistic skills and help us create an amazing cover for this year's yearbook.
Here are the details: 📏 Design Size: 19.5" x 12.75" at 300 dpi (5850 x 3825 pixels)
🔠 Incorporate: "Lion's Roar", "Elk Valley", and the year "2024-2025" or "2025"
📧 Submit your designs to: jrussell@usd283.org
✉️ Subject line: 2025 Yearbook Cover Submission
⏳ Deadline: February 12th, 2025 (but submit early if you can!)
File Type: Any
Don’t miss out on the chance to have your design featured as the cover of the Elk Valley Lion's Roar Yearbook! The template overlay can be found below. 🎉
Good luck, Elk Valley Lions! 🦁📚 #YearbookDesign #ElkValleyLions #LionsRoar #2025Yearbook #CreativeChallenge
Check out Ruger's biscuit creation—"personal"ity pan pizza! 🍕
Join us for Grandparents Day Luncheon. All are welcome to attend. Sign up is REQUIRED to ensure we have enough food. Cost of meal is $5 per person. Daycare-5th Grade eat from 11-11:30. Grades 6-12 eat from 12-12:30. Sign up by calling the office or scanning the QR code on the graphic.
🎶🎺 The Elk Valley Marching Band did an amazing job representing our school at Old Settlers Days this past Saturday! 🎉
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and incredible performance. It was a fantastic day celebrating community spirit and tradition. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us and cheer on the band!
#ElkValleyPride #MarchingBand #OldSettlersDays #CommunitySpirit #GoLions
Picture Day for Elk Valley Schools is scheduled for Thursday, Sep. 19. This event's Order Code is 8731OFF. Online ordering is available before and after Picture Day. Shipping and handling charges may apply to orders placed after Picture Day. Ordering online is easy, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/8731OFF
After School Program started 9/3/24. This program is FREE to students in grades K-12. Sign-up is required. After school on Tues-Thurs until 5:30!
Summer EBT
After School Program starts TODAY!! Program runs until 5:30. K-12 students had to be signed up for the program in order to attend. Call the office with questions.
🏈 Elk Valley School Spirit Day! 🏈
Get ready to kick off the NFL season in style, Elk Valley! This Thursday, September 5th, we're celebrating School Spirit Day supporting the Kansas City Chiefs' opening game! 🎉
🟥 Wear your red and yellow to show your Chiefs pride!
🏆 Let's unite as a community and cheer on the back-to-back Super Bowl champs as they begin their journey to defend the title.
📸 Don’t forget to snap some pics in your Chiefs gear and tag us! Let’s paint Elk Valley red and yellow! 🏟️
#ChiefsKingdom #ElkValleyPride #SchoolSpiritDay #NFLKickoff #RunItBack
Archery shot Pool today! Save that eight ball for last!
🎲📚 Exciting day at Elk Valley Elementary! Our first graders had a blast practicing their addition skills using dice. 🎉 Watching these young learners roll the dice and add up the numbers was pure joy. Learning math has never been so much fun! Great job, little mathematicians! 🌟
Check out these adorable moments from today's activity. 👇
#ElkValleyElementary #MathIsFun #FirstGradeMath #YoungLearners #DiceAddition #FutureGeniuses
🦁 Elk Valley Lions - Get Ready for an Action-Packed September! 🦁
Hey, Elk Valley community! September is here, and it’s time to rally behind our Lions as they take on the competition in volleyball, esports, and football! 🏐🎮🏈
Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced volleyball matches, thrilling esports tournaments, or Friday night football under the lights, we’ve got something for everyone this month. Your support is what drives our teams to success, so let’s fill the stands, tune in online, and make some noise for the Lions!
📅 Event Calendar & Lunch Menu: We’ve got all the details lined up for you in our September event calendar. Plus, check out the lunch menu to see what delicious meals are being served up. Make sure you don’t miss a single game or a tasty bite!
Join us in making September a month to remember—let’s show that Lion pride and support our athletes every step of the way!
#ElkValleyLions #SeptemberSports #Volleyball #Esports #Football #LionPride
The Gates Scholarship (TGS) is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for outstanding, minority, high school seniors from low-income households. Each year, the scholarship is awarded to exceptional student leaders, with the intent of helping them realize their maximum potential.
Selected Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of attendance to earn a bachelor’s degree, that is not already covered by other financial aid and the Student Aid Index, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. Costs covered include tuition, fees, books, and food and housing, and may include additional personal costs.
TGS also provides Scholars with various online support services designed to help them excel in their degree programs, graduate, and make a successful transition to their chosen careers. These include career services, mentoring, leadership development, wellness, and knowledge building.
Eligibility requirements:
A high school senior
From at least one of the following ethnicities: African American, American Indian/Alaska Native*, Asian/Pacific Islander American, and/or Hispanic American
Pell-eligible
A US citizen, national, or permanent resident
In a good academic standing with a minimum cumulative weighted GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Additionally, a student must plan to enroll full-time, in a four-year degree program, at a US accredited, not-for-profit, private or public college or university.
*For American Indian/Alaska Native, proof of tribal enrollment will be required.
An ideal candidate will also have:
An outstanding academic record in high school (in the top 10% of his/her graduating class)
Demonstrated leadership ability (e.g., as shown through participation in community service, extracurricular, or other activities)
Exceptional personal success skills (e.g., emotional maturity, motivation, perseverance, etc.)
Application deadline: Phase I of the application opened July 15, with a submission deadline of Sunday, September 15, 2024, 2:00 PM PT.
💼 Mr. Russell’s Business Essentials Class Explores Profit and Risk with the Card Game PIT! 💼
Today, students in Mr. Russell’s Business Essentials class at Elk Valley High School took a deep dive into the concepts of profit and risk—key elements in any successful business strategy. And what better way to understand these ideas than through a hands-on, fast-paced game of PIT? 🎲📈
Here’s how they connected the game to real-world business:
Understanding Profit: In PIT, students learned that to "corner the market" on a commodity, they need to make strategic trades to maximize their cards—just like businesses work to maximize profit by managing resources effectively. The thrill of gaining all nine cards in a suit gave them a taste of how businesses feel when they hit profit goals!
Managing Risk: The game’s chaotic trading environment helped students experience the uncertainty businesses face. With every trade, they had to weigh the risk of losing out on a better opportunity versus the potential gain. This real-time decision-making mirrored the challenges companies face when navigating market risks.
Strategy in Action: By organizing their cards and choosing which commodity to focus on, students practiced strategic thinking—critical in managing profit and risk in the business world.
This interactive lesson wasn’t just fun—it was a powerful way for our future business leaders to connect classroom concepts to real-world scenarios. We’re excited to see them apply these lessons as they continue exploring the business world!
#ElkValleyHigh #BusinessEssentials #ProfitAndRisk #HandsOnLearning #FutureBusinessLeaders
Your Elk Valley Lions eSports Squad is headed to the State Fair to compete in the inaugural High School Esports Competition.
Friday, September 13th - 9:00 am-1:00 pm
New to the fair this year is the High School Esports Competition sponsored by XP League of Wichita. Schools from around the state will come together in Dillon Hall inside the Encampment Building to compete for the title of esports champion of the Kansas State Fair. During this inaugural year, the students will be playing Valorant in a 5v5 format with a maximum of 16 teams allowed. A small number of spectators will be allowed inside the gaming area, so you are welcome to bring a cheering section to represent your school.
Congratulations to Keith Rehmet on being randomly selected to win the prize pack from the Open House Scavenger Hunt!
This fall, Elk Valley is offering three dynamic courses designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the business world:
1. Business Essentials: Acquire a broad understanding of essential business concepts. This course covers everything from industry trends and business management to ethical decision-making, equipping you with the knowledge to thrive in any business setting. Perfect for those seeking to build a strong foundation in business fundamentals.
2. Business Communications: Master the art of professional communication. From speaking and writing to utilizing technology effectively, this course covers all aspects of communication critical to success in any business environment.
3. Business Law: Build a strong foundation in legal principles and explore various areas of law, including criminal, civil, contract, and more.
#ElkValley #Fall2024 #BusinessEssentials #BusinessCommunications #BusinessLaw #CareerGrowth #CareerTechnicalEducation
