Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Congratulations to all participants in our local middle school science fair!

The Structured Learning Center students took all of their life skills to practice to purchase and wrap gifts for the Angel Tree. 18 Angel tree tags! They were able to celebrate their hard work with their own ordered & bought meal at Applebees!

4th grade science experimented with flashlights and mirrors to see how light travels and how it reflects.

Today our 4th and 5th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore future careers! We welcomed presenters from the University of South Dakota to share firsthand experiences from six different health science careers: Dental Hygiene, Nursing, Public Health/Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Biology/Pre-Med, and Social Work.

We’re thrilled to bring real-world career exploration directly to our students and help them imagine the possibilities ahead!

Our first project for FACS class is complete!!

It's not too late. Come join our team! Paraprofessional positions open now. Follow link below to apply:

https://epj.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5141221

The EPJ Student Council invites everyone in grades JK - 12 to wear blue on Friday (11/21) to show our support for the Remsen St Mary’s Girls Basketball Team and their school.

Please see the attached flyer for the EPJ Sports Foundation Sports Equipment Event.

The deadline for completing the Angel Tree Form has passed. Angel Trees will be set up by the end of the week at EPJ School, St. Paul, Immanuel, United Parish, St. Joseph, Beacon and Elk Point Baptist churches. If you want to help, please visit one of these locations to select a Husky Angel tag and buy clothing items for a family in need.

Students in Mrs. Hartog's 4th grade class reviewed their long division with a scavenger hunt.

Kelli Kappenman came to talk to the 8th graders about autism. She shared personal stories and examples to help the students learn about autism.

The 5th grade students presented their totem poles to their class in Social Studies on Wednesday. Students had to pick four animals that symbolized their family as a unit or individuals within their family and then create those animals to put on their poles. The students LOVED this project and did amazing work!

The Husky HERO Team is collecting BINGO prizes for our elementary holiday celebration for positive behaviors! If you’re planning to declutter or have a few extra items on hand, we would greatly appreciate your donations.

Requested items include (but are not limited to):
• New lotions, soaps, or body wash
• Holiday mugs or decorations
• New or gently used small toys
• Unopened, individually wrapped snacks
• Candy canes

Donations can be dropped off at the Elementary Office now through December 12. Thank you for supporting our students and helping make this event special!

Husky football fans- the dome has requested that fans don't bring Pom-poms into the venue. Our Husky towels are allowed but Pom-poms are not. Thank you

On Monday, the 5th graders had a guest speaker, Jen Hovland, who taught them about the history of the United States flag, how to properly display it, and how to fold it correctly. All the students were able to take a turn at folding. The students all learned what it means to respect our nation's flag.

Mrs. Hartog's 4th graders started the day off with some yoga during our Rise N' Shine time.

The cheerleaders will have a spirit store set up following the pep rally on 11/13; swing by to get all of your gear needed for the big game on Friday! They’ll be selling tattoos, beads, spirit towels, and more. Stop by to show your husky pride, and GO BIG BLUE!

FAC class made deviled eggs..... they were delicious!!

4th grade science experimented with Slinkys to show how energy moves through waves!

The sendoff for the football team as they travel to Vermillion for the 11B State Football Championship will be on Friday, November 14 at 11:15 am. The bus will depart from Franklin St between the school and Todd Larsen Field and follow this route