Did we mention there was a free t-shirt!?!? We're looking for high school volunteers to join us on Saturday, October 29, for the Great Give Back (formerly known as Day of Action)! Sponsored by the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation, the Great Give Back is a day of volunteering and giving back to our community. We'll be doing projects for local businesses and our neighbors all over town. Sign up in the EAHS main office or at forms.gle/eVrExLaDtcgjQBZRA.

Our school is so lucky to have so many dedicated and amazing volunteers assisting our teachers and students. Because of all of their help our students are getting more individualized help, teacher and student materials are being prepped, and library books are being checked out. Our volunteers help to make our school a better place for us all! Thank you volunteers for all of your help in and out of the classroom. Their teamwork definitely makes the Options dream work. Our volunteers are the best!

Ever thought about how to raise a resilient child? EASD Community Resilience Outreach invites you to join the Resilience Book Club at Matheson Memorial Library, and read "Raising Resilient Kids," by Rhonda Spencer-Hwang. First meeting is November 2nd at 6 p.m. Register online at bit.ly/3S4dxV7.

Operation Warm is back for another round! EASD families of PK through 5th grade students are invited to stop by Jackson Elementary on Saturday, October 22 for a free winter jacket, hat, and mittens! *Student must accompany their grown-up to receive a free coat.* --- ¡El programa de Operation Warm regresa para otra ronda! Las familias de EASD con estudiantes de los grados PK-5 están invitados a Jackson Elementary el sábado, 22 de octubre para recoger un abrigo de invierno, gorro y guantes. *El estudiante tiene que estar presente para recibir un abrigo gratis.*

High School Volunteers Needed! Join us in the gym at 8 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, for the Great Give Back (formerly known as Day of Action)! Sponsored by the Nicholas D. Sergi Foundation, the Great Give Back is a day of volunteering and giving back to our community. We'll be doing projects for local businesses and our neighbors all over town. Sign up in the main office or at https://forms.gle/eVrExLaDtcgjQBZRA.

You're invited! The Elkhorn Area School District invites you and your child to celebrate their upcoming third birthday with the Early Childhood Team at Matheson Memorial Library! Enjoy games, crafts, activities, and cookie decorating! Registration is required. Sign up at tinyurl.com/easd-3yo or call 262-741-9140. Children turning three between July 1 and December 31, 2019, are invited to our November 14, 2022, party. In addition to celebrating, we will be offering developmental screenings to help identify whether your child is meeting appropriate milestones for their age in the areas of speech/communication, personal-social development, motor coordination, and early concepts. A hearing and vision screening will also be offered. A second 3-year-old birthday party will be offered in Spring on March 8, 2023, for toddlers turning 3 on or after January 1, 2020. -- ¡Estás invitado! El Distrito Escolar del Área de Elkhorn te invita a una fiesta con tu hijo/a para celebrar su tercer cumpleaños en la Biblioteca de Matheson Memorial con el personal de la educación de niñez temprana. ¡Tendremos juegos, artesanías, actividades y decoración de galletas! Hay que registrars. Regístrate en tinyurl.com/easd-3yo o llama al 262-741-9140. Los niños que cumplen los tres años entre el 1 de julio y el 31 de diciembre de 2019 están invitados a nuestra fiesta del 14 de noviembre de 2022. Además de todas las festividades, brindamos evaluaciones del desarrollo para ayudarnos a identificar si su hijo/a ha logrado las etapas del desarrollo adecuadas para su edad en las áreas de habla y lenguaje, desarrollo personal y social, coordinación de motricidad y los conceptos tempranos. También ofrecemos pruebas de audición y visión. Tendremos otra fiesta en primavera, el 8 de marzo de 2023, para los niños que cumplen los tres años el 1 de enero o después.

Mark your calendars and save the date for Hot Cakes, Cool Tunes! The Rotary Club of Elkhorn invites you to their annual pancake breakfast at Elkhorn Area Middle School, Saturday, November 5, 8 a.m. - noon. Proceeds from the breakfast will benefit EASD music programs. Your $10 ticket can be purchased at the door on November 5, or at the EASD 1887 Building, the Chamber of Commerce, or Friends on the Square. See you there!

In two weeks, come to Elkhorn Area Middle School on Wednesday, October 19th to receive information from dependable resources and ask questions with our School Resource Officer. We hope to see you there. Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSd9LOVn4OyfQJ.../viewform

Options Picture Day is happening NOW!!

Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group next meeting: Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. in the Friends Room at Matheson Memorial Library. All are invited for discussion and support. Contact jackiamber47@gmail.com with questions.

Operation Warm is back for another round! EASD families of PK through 5th grade students are invited to stop by Jackson Elementary on Saturday, October 22 for a free winter jacket, hat, and mittens! *Student must accompany their grown-up to receive a free coat.* --- ¡El programa de Operation Warm regresa para otra ronda! Las familias de EASD con estudiantes de los grados PK-5 están invitados a Jackson Elementary el sábado, 22 de octubre para recoger un abrigo de invierno, gorro y guantes. *El estudiante tiene que estar presente para recibir un abrigo gratis.*

Take a look at where the Options shirts have been spotted! Meet the Britzke Boys, recently they wore their Options T-shirts to the World Beef Expo at State Fair Park in Milwaukee. Landon won Champion Shorthorn plus Cow / Calf Pair. Landon also got to compete in the Supreme Drive under the spotlights! Congratulations Britzke Family and thanks for sharing the photo of the kids in their Options T! Want to know more about The Options Virtual Charter School? Check us out at options.elkhornschools.org, you'll be glad you did!

Have you checked out the Options Apparel for the entire family? The weather is getting chilly why not get an Options Hoodie or Long Sleeved T! Check out the Options Store at Overwear Apparel Group, LLC, https://www.overwearapparel.com/store/c145/Options_Virtual_School.html?fbclid=IwAR11wsPpWQM-tW-DHBqfnk8pHzwwMjkHD-POzhhB_huEq4Rl3lCUMMz9a5k.

Have you signed your team up yet? Adult volleyball (high schoolers welcome too) starts in October! Sign up at easdcommunity.recdesk.com.

Gateway Technical College will be hosting several High School Application and FAFSA Workshops. Attend an application workshop to take the next step towards a rewarding college career. You'll be able to complete your college and financial aid applications and get your application fee waived! To register go to http://gtc.edu/application-workshop. College Goal WI will be hosting an in-person event on Tuesday, October 4 at Badger High School. The event will start with a short presentation with tips on how to complete the FAFSA application. After the presentation, you will be able to ask questions and receive individual assistance to complete the FAFSA application. Please visit the WEBSITE to register for the event. High School Students will have the opportunity to visit the Gateway campus and learn more about the different areas of study and your own potential career path. Contact Mr. Chandler Kayser, Options School Counselor, at kaysch@elkhorn.k12.wi.us or a Gateway New Student Specialist at newstudentspecialists@gtc.edu for more information on how to schedule a tour.

Options "Party at the Park" was a success! Thanks to all the families that attended! Be sure to check the Options Activities Calendar, the link is in the Options Friday Newsletter, and emails from Mindy Binnie, Options Activities Coordinator, for more fun family events with Options! We hope to see you at our next event, Fall Fest is Monday, October 22 from 4-6pm !

More staff and a future Options student showing their "Options Pride"! Meet Mr. Darrin Davey. Darrin delivers all the EASD mail to all of the EASD buildings! We keep Darrin very busy throughout the school year delivering our curriculum, supplies, and lunches. Thanks Darrin for all your help and support you give to Options! Also showing their Options Pride is our youngest "Where do you wear your Options T-shirt" participant. Meet a future Options Student Soren. Soren wore his Options t-shirt while at the Milwaukee Public Library! It's not too late to send your "Where do you wear your Options T-shirt" pics, send all phots to Harriett Peterson at peteha@elkhorn.k12.wi.us

In Options STEM we spent some time understanding what our class name, "STEM" means (S-Science, T-Technology, E-Engineering, M-Math). We discussed what an Engineer's job description is and how they utilize the "Design Process" to solve problems. Through this week's activities, students will better understand the "Design process" and key "STEM" terminology that we will be using throughout the year. These activities also promote a safe and team oriented classroom while experiencing some great discussions and learning. We had a great first week of STEM!! I'm excited for what our students have to offer! ~Mrs. Jean Grochowski

In Options Social Studies our week went great! We did fun activities to get to know each other better and played some skill review games. ~ Ronda Crum

In Options Math class we worked on getting to know our friends and learning more about each other. We also played some math games and did a couple math activities! We had a lot of fun! ~ Mindy Binnie