In the Engineering Essentials class offered through Options Virtual Charter school, students are creating a Mind Map of their solution to one of engineering's Grand Challenges. They will be doing a peer review of the maps and then making a presentation of their proposed solution.
Currently, students are working on developing some of the "transportable skills" used in engineering: teamwork, collaboration, and peer review. In the future, we will be looking more specifically at 3D Design, electrical engineering, computer coding, and geographic information system (GIS) mapping.
Timber Ridge Waterpark parent-led field trip was a big hit! Students, staff and parents all had a great time, swimming and visiting with friends! Our parent/family-led activities are set up for our families to meet other families that participate in Options Virtual Charter School. Offering these opportunities for our families, students, and staff to connect with each other outside of the traditional school day is just one of the many ways we create amazing connections with our families!
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, March 13, 2023. EASD faculty and staff will have an in-service day. Enjoy your long weekend.
Options 4K/K classroom has been learning about reptiles. Today the class had a visit from Oreo, a ball python. Students had the opportunity to touch or hold Oreo and ask questions about Oreo, as well as learn interesting facts about ball pythons.
Thank you Moorefield Family for letting us meet, andlearn, about Oreo!
Students in Mrs. Binnie's 2nd grade Math class are learning about measurements, and how to convert the measurements into inches, feet and yards. Recently at the end of class the students were asked to estimate how many feet long our gym was. Guesses ranged from 20 to 100 feet. The class went to the gym with their rulers to measure the length. The total measurement of the Gym was 94 feet 4 inches, or 1,132 inches. The winner, with the best guess, was Autumn Sellinheim with a guess of 100 feet.
Be sure to tune into a very special episode of the Noon Whistle on Friday, March 10. EASD's Chris Trottier and Jon Anzalone will be joined by Governor Tony Evers.
Here's how to watch: Go to www.youtube.com/@elkworks9175, click subscribe, and tune in on Friday at noon.
As a part of the 6-12 Blended Learning Thursday program, Options Virtual Charter School students are able to participate in a Digital Innovation class taught by Gina Rand, Technology Integrator. This class provides students with the opportunity to become proficient and certified on all machines in our makerspace. Skills taught include knowledge and use of the 3D printer. Students are also taught how to use the vinyl and heat transfer creation, sublimation, and video production. Students also have the opportunity to become proficient in using Google and other applications that enhance their employability. Upon successful completion of the course and testing certification, the students are able to earn both the NC3 and 3D printing certification.
Here students made Valentine's day boxes using the 3D printer. Depending on the size, they can take anywhere from 3-10 hours to make using the 3D machine.
Calling All Three-Year-Olds! Elkhorn’s Playgroup is looking for you! This program is a playgroup consisting of five students with special needs and five typically developing students. It meets twice a week for two hours a day at Jackson Elementary School in Mrs. Kitzmiller’s classroom.
During this program, play-based learning will expose students to literacy, gross and fine motor, and language development activities. This model allows for enrichment for all children who participate in the program. Research shows that these blended classrooms provide benefits for all children who participate.
To be eligible to attend: Children should be age three by September 1, 2023, and toilet trained. Registration is limited to five students per session, and a lottery system will be utilized to determine placement. The lottery will be held on May 15, 2023, and families will be notified by May 19, 2023, if their child is selected to attend. Families of peer models will need to provide their own transportation to and from school. Playgroup Sections: Tues/Thurs 9:00-11:00 am Wed/Fri 9:00-11:00 am Tues/Wed/Thurs 1:00- 3:00 pm.
Register online at tinyurl.com/playgroup-23-24
Please contact Jill Kitzmiller at kitzji@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you would like further information.
Last week our Options students and families could choose to participate in the Traxside Skating Field Trip. Our parent-led activities our for our Options students and families to get together for a social event. Students can be in Academy, online, or more traditional book-based schooling at home.
Upcoming Options events are Milwaukee Brewers Weather Day and Game, Timber Ridge Waterpark, Options Open Gym, The Madison Capitol & Zoo, AKF Martial Arts, and WCGC Gymnastics and Ninja Classes! Check your email for more information or to sign up for these amazing opportunities!
The EASD Maker Faire on Saturday, Feb 18th, was an AMAZING event! So many activities to learn from and participate in.
This is Options VCS 5th year participating in the Maker Faire. Jean Grochowski, Options Science /STEM teacher, and her students have prepared and ran booths that had Crafts, Star Wars Light Sabers, Sphere Bowling and Stop Motion Film.
This year Mrs. Grochowski and the Options students instructed Faire participants in making Harry Potter Wands and Lightning Bug Paper Circuits. Thank you EASD Maker Faire, Mrs. Grochowski, and all of our student helpers Ella Ligman, Jameson & Brecken Skibba, Sasha & Myranda Lindquist, Eve Dahl, Giselle Venegas, and Maddie Constable, for another great year at the Maker Faire!!
Online Registration for Summer Academy 2023 is now open!
Visit us online at tinyurl.com/EASD-Summer to view the course guide and start planning your summer.
Next, log in to your Family Access account to start the registration process. Online registration closes on March 23. All classes are on a first-come-first-served basis, so don't wait!
If you've got questions, contact Erica Bills at biller@elkhorn.k12.wi.us.
Due to the current conditions we will call school off for today, Thursday, February 23, 2023. We will be able to have buildings available for school activities and community use by 2:30 p.m.
Please check your email for more information. Stay safe!
Congratulations and welcome to Devin Gatton, who has been selected by the Elkhorn Area School District Board of Education to fill the vacant seat on our School Board.
Thank you to all of the candidates who applied to serve our community. Your willingness to volunteer your time and expertise is what truly makes us 1Herd!
Mr. Gatton has been appointed to serve on the Board of Education until April 21, 2024.
Happy National School Resource Officer Day to Officer Termaat!
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and community!
The EASD Resiliency Coalition invites you to join the conversation on Wednesday, February 15, at Jackson Elementary School.
This month's conversation will focus on raising a lifelong learner. Find out what makes your child want to learn, how to keep them engaged, and how to know what makes them happy. Staff from Jackson Elementary will share their expertise with you.
Register to attend this FREE event online at https://forms.gle/bBBKJeZzJwJwxJtz7.
EASD is looking for substitute teachers to join our team!
Visit tinyurl.com/EASD-Sub to learn more.
Substitute teachers earn $125 per day and enjoy flexibility in scheduling.
Calling All Three-Year-Olds!
Elkhorn’s Playgroup is looking for you! This program is a playgroup consisting of five students with special needs and five typically developing students. It meets twice a week for two hours a day at Jackson Elementary School in Mrs. Kitzmiller’s classroom. During this program, play-based learning will expose students to literacy, gross and fine motor, and language development activities. This model allows for enrichment for all children who participate in the program. Research shows that these blended classrooms provide benefits for all children who participate.
To be eligible to attend: Children should be age three by September 1, 2023, and toilet trained. Registration is limited to five students per session, and a lottery system will be utilized to determine placement. The lottery will be held on May 15, 2023, and families will be notified by May 19, 2023, if their child is selected to attend. Families of peer models will need to provide their own transportation to and from school.
Playgroup Sections:
Tues/Thurs 9:00-11:00 am
Wed/Fri 9:00-11:00 am
Tues/Wed/Thurs 1:00- 3:00 pm
Register online at tinyurl.com/playgroup-23-24
Please contact Jill Kitzmiller at kitzji@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you would like further information.
EAHS Cheer is excited to offer another Youth Cheer Clinic! Sign up today for this March 11, 2023 clinic. Participants will receive 3 hours of instruction, a t-shirt, and will perform at the halftime show during the WIAA Regional Varsity Basketball game!
Sign up at tinyurl.com/march-cheer!
Calling all four-year-olds! 4K enrollment for the 2023-24 school year is now open!
If your student will turn four on or before September 1, 2023, they're eligible to enroll!
Visit tinyurl.com/Elkhorn-4K to learn more about 4K programming in the Elkhorn Area School District and to start the enrollment process.
Interested in Lacrosse? Now that the WIAA has approved Lacrosse as a high school sport, you'll want to get the skills needed to play!
Indoor practices are happening in the Agility Center now. Visit elkhornlacrosse.com to register.
