Options Virtual Charter School

On Monday, December 16, the 9-12 Options staff hosted a Holiday pizza party and white elephant gift exchange for the Blended Learning students. Staff wanted to celebrate the students and the successes they had during the first trimester. Students and staff came dressed in their favorite holiday “ugly” sweater or holiday attire. The staff brought in white elephant gifts for the students. Students were able to pick a gift from under the tree or they could “steal” someone else’s gift. They also played a holiday trivia game. Students really got into the holiday spirit. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning program or the Options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

Have you ever thought about exploring another culture? Language? Customs? By hosting a Rotary Youth Exchange Student for three to five months, you and your family can experience another culture without ever having to leave home! Learn more at https://www.elkhorn.k12.wi.us/article/1868958

The Blended Learning STEM class is learning about planning residential spaces, the different systems in a home, and how to read the symbols found in architectural plans. Currently, the class is working on designing and drawing out their dream bedroom. To do this students worked on designing and drawing walls using the architectural scales. They also learned how to calculate how much flooring and paint they will need for their dream bedrooms. Students enjoyed sharing the dream bedroom floor plans with each other. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning STEM program or the Options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

Tonight Gateway will be hosting a free Apprenticeship Open House at the Elkhorn Campus! Discover how you can work, learn, and get paid to be an apprentice! If you are interested in becoming an apprentice, please register to attend this free event. Find out how apprenticeships can help companies find skilled workers. The Open House will include: • Special guest speaker • Career fair • Business and recruiting expo • Skills demonstrations • Hands-on activities in Fab Lab, Robotics, Welding, and CNC Interested in becoming an apprentice? Come and ask questions, meet apprentices, and talk to companies that have apprenticeship programs. Register for this FREE event using https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdibcbcBJOpjQXWbIVFZO3K_h-X6Fc-kUR84pf6jBhkrBTGPA/viewform.

In today’s blended learning gym class, students played a fast paced game of Star Wars Dodgeball. This is a team based dodgeball game. There are 2 equal teams, each team has 5 “Lifesavers/Jedi” (bowling pins), and a large area divided in half. The goal of the game is to knock out the opposing team’s Jedi/bowling pins. During the game, the students cannot cross the dividing line. If students are hit by a ball, or their thrown ball is caught they must sit down where they are. The Jedi are able to bring people “back to life” with their Lifesaver by tagging their teammates on their shoulders. Learning objectives are to focus on correct throwing and catching mechanics, use of multiple locomotor skills, and learning how to work with others. The game is over once all 5 Jedi/bowling pins from a team are knocked down. Remember, the Force will be with you…Always. To learn more about our blended learning program or the Options Virtual Charter School, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/.

Academy 6th and 7th grader students recently enjoyed a field trip to the Options School Forest for school counselor Mr. Kayser’s Career Explorations class. Well-established deer paths throughout the 4-acre forest led the way for students to experience hands-on learning about the devastating effects of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB) on the green ash tree population. Students observed the s-shaped markings left behind after the EAB larvae have burrowed and fed on the inner bark and phloem, which eventually leads to a tree’s starvation. Many large branches from the dead ash trees made excellent framing material for building a fort. Prior to this trip, Ms. Lena’s high school forestry class installed white trail markers to indicate a safe route to the fort site. No matter the grade level, these Options students agree that cooperating to build forts is a fun time. To learn more about our blended learning program or the Options Virtual Charter School, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/.

Join the Elkhorn High School Gymnastics team at the annual Kid's Camp Fundraiser! Children in Kindergarten-8th Grade are invited to join the high school team for a day of gymnastics. Children will rotate through all four events: Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, as well as Tumble Track with the high school gymnasts as coaches. This is a fundraising event for the high school team; all money raised will be used to support and supplement the gymnastics program with things like new equipment and uniforms. Kid's Camp is offered Saturday, November 23, from 9-11 am, with check-in beginning at 8:45 in the Agility Center Gym. Families can enter through the back of the school at Door #24. Cost of the camp is: $15. Register online at https://easdcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=181 If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Merlo: amandalee0322@gmail.com

Line the streets and wish our Elks Soccer team good luck at State! The State-bound Elkhorn Boys Soccer team will be leaving the High School, heading out of town on Friday, November 8, at 9:30 a.m. Their bus will make a quick loop down Geneva Street, over Jackson Street, and then up Court Street as they head to Milwaukee for the big game! Help us send them off in style - line the streets and give them a cheer as they take on Homestead at 1:30 p.m. Tickets to the game can be purchased online at https://gofan.co/event/1705741?schoolId=WIAA2

Students participating in the Blended Learning Monday Phy Ed class started a new unit this week. This week they learned about the fundamentals of the game Speed Away. This game uses a combination of football and soccer skills. After Mr. Tom reviewed the rules of the game, students got to participate in a fast moving game using the skills they learned during the soccer and football units they had earlier this year. The students had a great time learning about the game and playing it. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning program or the Options Virtual Charter School program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/.

This weekend! Join us for the second annual Run4Randi on Saturday, November 9, 2024! Register online at Run4Randi.5k.run or check out https://www.facebook.com/share/bAWraiYcEZH1z5Ai/ Randi was an outstanding coach, teacher, father, and friend. He leaves behind an amazing legacy. Proceeds from the race will go towards an Elkhorn Scholarship set up in Randi's name. Registration is open! #Run4Randi

Our friends at Durham School Services are hosting a winter boot drive, November 1 through December 6. New and gently used winter boots can be dropped off at Durham School Services, 511 S Lincoln Street, in Elkhorn.

❄️Operation Warm 2024 - Free Coat, Hat, & Mittens for Elementary Students❄️ On Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to children in grades PK-5th. Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear. -- Operation Warm de 2024 - Abrigos, gorros y mitones para los estudiantes de las escuelas primaries El sábado, 9 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 2 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a los niños del PK hasta el quinto grado. Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.

During the year-long blended learning STEM class, students will learn how to design and build a house, using the tools they have learned in STEM class. For the past several weeks, students have been learning about architecture and the basics of architectural design. Students are learning how to use an architectural scale to accurately measure drawings and read architectural plans. An architect's scale is a ratio that compares the size of a drawing or model to the actual structure it represents. It's used to create detailed drawings of large structures within a manageable size. A special ruler, called an architectural scale ruler, is used for measuring. Students have learned how to read and use an architectural scale ruler. They also learned how to accurately measure in order to determine the area of a room in a house. They learned that this information is used to determine how much flooring or ceiling paint to purchase for a room. The STEM class is also learning about planning residential spaces, the different systems in a home, and how to read the symbols found in architectural plans. The class will work on building a house by the end of the year. To do this students will work on designing and drawing walls and rooms using the architectural scales. Each student will build a wall and all of the walls will be combined to make a house. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning STEM program or the Options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

The EAHS Student Council invites YOU to trick-or-treat at the High School on Wednesday, October 30, from 4 to 7 p.m. This FREE event is for children ages 0-8th grade. Stop by for tricks, treats, and fun!

Art Seminar: Students participating in the blended learning art seminar program worked on making owl collages. First students studied images of a variety of owls. Then they selected and drew their owl and found different textured papers that resembled the colors in the owls wings. Using the textured paper, students cut the papers into shapes and matched the direction that the owls feathers were laying. The paper shapes were glued onto the cutout owl. Students really enjoy the art seminar class with Mrs. Monday. If you would like to learn more about our blended learning program or the options program, please click here https://options.elkhornschools.org/

Join us for the second annual Run4Randi on Saturday, November 9, 2024! Register online at Run4Randi.5k.run or check out https://www.facebook.com/share/bAWraiYcEZH1z5Ai/ Randi was an outstanding coach, teacher, father, and friend. He leaves behind an amazing legacy. Proceeds from the race will go towards an Elkhorn Scholarship set up in Randi's name. Registration is open! #Run4Randi

The Walworth County Resource Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn more about resources available to all families in our community. Join us at Lakeland School (W3905 County Road NN, Elkhorn) on Thursday, November 7, from 5-7 p.m.

The Elkhorn Area High School held their annual homecoming dance on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at the Elkhorn Area high school. The week was filled with lots of fun events, including the homecoming parade and football game which was on Friday night. Elkhorn won against Westosha Central! This year's homecoming theme was tropical paradise. Students attending the homecoming dance were given a lei and the gym was transformed into a tropical paradise. Students really enjoyed themselves as it was a night filled with lots of fun, laughter, and making memories!

How will an Operating Referendum affect taxes? The estimated tax impact on this structured referendum would be $25 per $100,000 of property value and will increase each year for the four-year phase-in. The estimated tax impact after four years is $100 per $100,000 of property value. To calculate the estimated yearly net increase in EASD school taxes for a home worth $300,000, multiply by three (3). In year five, 2028-29, the Operational Referendum tax impact plateaus - no longer increasing but rather staying at a consistent level.

❄️Operation Warm 2024 - Free Coat, Hat, & Mittens for Elementary Students❄️ On Saturday, October 12, and Saturday, November 9, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Jackson Elementary, the Rotary Club of Elkhorn will be providing free coats, hats, and mittens to children in grades PK-5th. Be sure to bring your student with you to collect their free winter gear. -- Operation Warm de 2024 - Abrigos, gorros y mitones para los estudiantes de las escuelas primaries El sábado, 12 de octubre y el sábado, 9 de noviembre, entre las 11:00 a.m. y 2 p.m., en la escuela primaria de Jackson, el Rotary Club de Elkhorn regalará abrigos, gorros de invierno y mitones a los niños del PK hasta el quinto grado. Asegúrese de llevar a su estudiante consigo para recoger sus prendas de invierno gratuitas.