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EKA Happenings January 2015 Edition

EKA CALENDAR Jan 29

4/5 Science Fair

Jan 30 Re-Enrollment Due

February 6 Advisory Pictures

February 13 Secondary Students

Midnight in Paris

Dance

February 16-20 NO SCHOOL

President’s Week

Vacation

February 24 Classes Resume

In This Edition…

Page 2

From the Superintendent

Page 3

From the Registrar

Page 5-8

Elementary Happenings

Page 9

From Mr. Keyer

Page 10-11

Secondary Happenings

Attachments:

Teacher Emails

Study Island Bosses

The Whitney Library is offering FREE homework help! There will be Homework Helpers available

Monday-Thursday from 3:30 PM -7:30 PM to assist children in grades K-12 with homework questions! See attached flyer

for more details

RE-ENROLLMENT PACKETS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME. THEY ARE DUE BACK BY 2 PM ON JANUARY 30TH.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK EKA is one of more than 9,000 schools participating in National School

Choice Week (January 25–31, 2015). The goal of the Week is to shine a

positive spotlight on all types of education options for children—from

traditional public schools to public charter schools, magnet schools, private

schools, online learning and homeschooling.

“We are excited to have EKA participate in National School Choice Week

with this special event,” said Andrew Campanella, National School Choice

Week president. “It is because of great events like this that National School

Choice Week, in Nevada and across the country, will break records as the

largest and most influential celebration of educational opportunity in

American history." Students at EKA will be performing the National School

Choice Dance as a group on Tuesday, January 27th.

Also, come visit us at our booth at the Galleria Mall on Saturday, January

31st from 11—4 at the School Choice Fair.

The latest school accountability reports are now available.

Please go to http://www.nevadareportcard.com/ to see how

Explore Knowledge Academy measures up!

The reports are also available on the school's website.

Get your yearbooks before the price increase on February 1st! Visit http://ekayearbooks2014-15.picaboo.com to order

yours today! *No orders will be accepted at the front offices.*

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Dear Parents and Guardians,

Second Semester has begun at EKA! We welcome our new students and families to EKA!

Enrollment packages for the 2015 – 2016 school year have been sent home with current students.

Incoming Kindergarten siblings of current EKA students can obtain new enrollment packages on

Tuesday, February 3rd, when open enrollment begins for the upcoming year.

If you know of someone that might benefit from our technology infused project based learning,

please have them go to our website and learn what it takes to become an EKA student.

I also wanted to give you an update on the status of our school zone on Mountain Vista. The

Clark County Building Department has approved our permit application and the construction

contractor has been selected. A surety bond is being secured (a requirement of the County). It is

still our hope that construction for the flasher system and the signs changing the speed limit from

45 to 25 when students are present will commence this summer and be complete before we return

for the 2015 – 2016 school year. The cost for this project should come in at about $250,000

including legal fees as well as the physical construction costs. All schools must pay for their own

school zone and flasher systems. This is not a cost the County absorbs, though they will maintain

the signs and flashers once they are installed.

Lastly, I wanted to tell you about National School Choice Week on January 25 – 31st. This

year, EKA will be participating in National School Choice Week by taping our performance of a

school-wide dance on Tuesday, January 27th. Students in all classes have been learning the dance

that can be found at http://schoolchoiceweek.com/dance. You are welcome to learn it too and

help your student to be prepared for the big day!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mattson

EKA Happenings: Superintendent

Join us on our new EKA Official Parent, Teacher and Staff Group

on Facebook! This is your opportunity to ask questions of EKA staff and

administration, as well as a venue for EKA to ask your opinion on school

happenings. EKA families just need to put in a request to join this closed page!

We look forward to using this new system to improve communications

between the school and our EKA families.

Parents/Guardians, if you do not have access to you or your students' portal in Infinite Campus, please contact the front offices for more information. The portal will give you helpful information on your

student's progress during the school year.

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THIS IS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT RE-ENROLLMENT AND ENROLLMENT

RE-ENROLLMENT PACKETS HAVE BEEN SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS. THEY ARE DUE BACK BY 2 PM ON JANUARY 30TH. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

PACKETS TURNED IN AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR RE-ENROLLMENT WILL BE PLACED WITH NEW ENROLLMENTS AND SECURED PLACEMENT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. IF YOU DID NOT

RECEIVE YOUR PACKET, PLEASE CONTACT THE FRONT OFFICE. ACCEPTANCE LETTERS FOR THE 2015—2016 SCHOOL YEAR WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER THE

REGISTRAR VERIFIES THAT THE ENROLLMENT PACKAGE IS COMPLETE.

EKA Happenings: From the Registrar

SIBLINGS OF RE-ENROLLING STUDENTS WHO PLAN TO START ATTENDING EKA FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR WILL HAVE PRIORITY ONCE OUR REGISTRAR

HAS VERIFIED THAT THE ENROLLMENT PACKET IS COMPLETE.

INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL NOT ACCEPTED. INCOMPLETE PACKETS WILL BE RETURNED TO THE STUDENT. PLACEMENT IS NOT

SECURED UNTIL THE PACKET HAS BEEN TURNED IN COMPLETE.

PACKETS CAN BE RETURNED/PICKED UP DURING OUR OFFICE HOURS:

ELEMENTARY MONDAY: CLOSED

TUESDAY– FRIDAY: 7:20 AM-3:30 PM SECONDARY

MONDAY 8:00 AM– 3:00 PM TUESDAY– FRIDAY: 7:30-4:00 PM

IF YOU ARE NOT ATTENDING EKA NEXT SCHOOL YEAR, PLEASE LET OUR OFFICE KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER TO BE REMOVED FROM MAILING LISTS

AND SUMMER CONTACT INFORMATION.

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From Ms. G... The Elementary campus is very excited about the start of the second semester. Our students continue to show steady progress in all areas and are great citizens of our school. I am especially excited to see that our parents and students are committed to coming to school each day. For the second quarter of the school year, we had over 100 students earn perfect attendance awards! That is very impressive because to earn that award the student cannot be absent for any part of the day and must not have any tardies. Many of our elementary students will be getting an opportunity to go on field trips in the next few weeks. Kindergarten students will be going to the Smith Center to see a production based on the work of Jim Henson. All of our first graders are invited to go on a field trip to the Children's Discovery Museum where they will experience hands on science. Finally, our fourth and fifth graders are headed off to a live theatre production at a local high school. For each of these trips, our students will be riding the bus, which is always exciting.

EKA Happenings: Elementary

DONATIONS NEEDED Parents and Students - As we are entering second semester, our supply of copy paper is

getting very low. We are once again asking for donations of white and colored copy paper. Please drop these by the front office and we will make certain that your child's

advisor receives the donation.

Attention 4/5 Parents: DONATIONS NEEDED The advisors are asking for loose leaf, college lined paper. Please bring all paper

to the front office or send it directly to class with your student. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE If your student needs to carry medicine on their person or in the Health Office, you MUST talk with our FASAs to get all of the proper paperwork and forms in place. This includes: asthma inhalers, Epi-Pens,

prescription medications and over the counter medications such as Motrin, Benadryl, Tylenol, cough drops, etc.

SCIENCE FAIR IN THE 4TH & 5TH GRADES! After weeks of planning and preparation, the 4/5 students will be participating in their second annual science fair. Students have been working and planning for weeks to prepare their science projects for submission. Projects will be judged by EKA staff and secondary students. Selected students may continue on to a science fair at UNLV. Parents are invited to walk though the science fair on Thursday, January 29th from 4:00 to 5:00.

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EKA Happenings: Elementary

Be Kind’ers Brannigan B.- He encouraged ALL of his peers to do a great job at presenting their work. He was also very polite to the front office while waiting for his award! Morgan W.- Helped one of her classmates read her notes because she couldn't. Scottlan B.- He organized the library without being asked. Annison H.- She was a super helper to Mrs. Dooley! Lilly V.- She helps her friends whenever there is a need. She enjoys helping and being kind! Casey Mc.- He helped his teacher pick up all the books that had fallen off a shelf. Raven P.- He was being kind to a friend by encouraging him and saying kind things. Andrew G.- He helped Mrs. Dooley by picking up all the paper towels in the boys restroom. Aaliyah G.- She offered to share her snack with a fellow student who didn't have one. Maia W.- She helped a friend clean up after she spilled her lunch in the lunchroom. Sebastian V.- He was being very helpful to fellow students during their reading time and did a great job following directions as well. Alabama M.- She sharpened ALL the pencils in her class! Julian M.- He offered his snack to Ms. Akai because she left hers at home. Chasson C.- He gave his tickets to a fellow student who was sad she lost hers. Declan P.– Has shown improvement in his actions to his peers. He is holding the doors for his class and helping others. Izzy G.– She comforted a friend who was sad about a grade they received and asked them to have lunch with her.

Fighting Sea Dragons Basketball Schedule

Sat 1/10 at 11:00 AM Sat 1/17 at 12:00PM Sat 1/24 at 12:00 PM Sat 1/31 at 12:00 PM Sat 2/7 at 12:00 PM Sat 2/14 at 12:00 PM Sat 2/21 at 12:00 PM Sat 2/28 at 12:00 PM All games will be played at Basic High School in the Main Gym.

The MVP’s Basketball Schedule

Sat 1/10 at 1:00PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 1/17 at 3:00 PM - Cheyenne HS

Main Court 1 Sat 1/24 at 3:00 PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 1/31 at 1:00 PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 2/7 at 2:00 PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 2/14 at 3:00 PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 2/21 at 2:00 PM - Basic HS Main Gym Sat 2/28 TBD– This will be a tournament

Mr. Mendez will give the players this information as soon as it’s available.

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EKA Happenings: Elementary

Izabelle A. Carmella A. Nicholas B. Ramiro B. Ricardo B. Damien B. Jasper B. Sydney B. Scottlan B. Ryland B. Grace B. Sophia C. Alissa C. Evan C.

Aurora C. Chasson C. Richard C. Haley C. Kash D.

Abigail D. Hazel E.

Rafael E. Haley E. Ryann E.

Landon E. Lawrence F.

Allison F. Mia F.

Andrew G. Matthew G. Gabriella G.

Kylie G. Julia G.

Aaliyah G. Ayden H. Maia H.

Kaden H. Ryein H.

Jackson H. Ginger H. Avery J. Dylan J.

Aiden J. Peyton J. Dilara K. Elijah K.

Clarence L. Delon L. Nolan L. Davan L. Aidan L. Avari L. Alyse L. Trace L.

Karsen M. Kora M.

Audrie M. Jordan M. Julian M.

Nathaniel M. Nicholas M.

Jade M. Hannah M.

Olivia M. Brayden M. Athena M. Vernon N.

Anthony N. William N.

Jossabette N. Raven P.

Chaelyn P. Kasey P.

Katelyn P. Steven P. Capri R.

Corwin R. Antonio R. Renwick R.

Emma R. Ismael R. Kaleb R.

Kaiden S. Clark S.

Donovan S. Jasmin S. Gunnar S. Devin S.

Jayden S. Jazmyn S. Garrett T. David T.

Jordan T. Elan T. Jo’el T. Jose V.

Zacharias V. Jacob W. Micah W. Caleb W. Aidan W. Gaije W.

Gabriel W. Janeane W. Jayden W.

Mrs. Skordas’s 4/5 Advisory We designed and created a door decoration for the

Area Manager’s office at Hoover Dam. All students

participated in the design and

development process. The

employees of Hoover Dam

were impressed by their

creativity and talent.

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EKA Happenings: Elementary

Kinder Brannigan B. Payton C. Yariel C. Santiago F. Alleigh F. Kaila G. Sincere G. Johnathan H. Ayden H. Jayden J. Peyton J. Athan K. Nolan L. Amber L. Julian M. David M. Aliajah M. Sophia S. Jordyn S. Jacob W. Jayden W. 1st Grade Madrid A. Konnor A. Izabelle A. Austin B. Gavin B. Ryland B. Caleb C. Aundre D. Kailey D. Adrian D. Hazel E.

Ryann E. Dominic E. Kaiya F. Seamus G. Lillu G. Chelbi G. Kingston Rey G. Madison H. Maia H. Maddie K. Talen K. Olivia K. Delon L. Aidan L. Alyse L. Marian N. Fawkes P. Racheal R. Galilea R. Myah S. Gunnar S. Emmalina S. Luke S. Cole S. Neheniah T. Navaeh W. Kadin W. 2nd Grade Nevia B. Gracelyn C. Chasson C. Skye C. Daneyella D. Skylar F.

Marissa G. Troy G. Martha H. Elijah J. Ulyssa J. Trenton K. Jacob L. Alexis L. Audrie M. Casey M. Hannah M. Fiona M. Vernon N. Zakk P. Ella P. Emma R. Janae S. Logan S. Kaylynn S. Jayden S. Garrett T. Jordan T. Sophia V. Ashlyn W. Andrea W. Eileen W. 3rd Grade Hayden A. Scottlan B. Vinson B. Benicio C. Celeste C. Haley C. Cash D.

Jose E. Jasmin E. Braden G. Travis H. Alyssa H. Gennesee H. Alena I. Jorjette K. Dilara K. Kora M. Nathaniel M. Jade M. Abigail M. Makhayla N. Corwin R. David R. Caleb R. Kylie S. Donovan S. Ella S. Madeline S. Corryn T. Noah T. BryceLynn U. Eric V. 4th Grade Liam B. Cody B. Gianna F. Jalen G. Loshe G. Colton G. Jaylene H. Noah H.

Joshua M. Kasey P. Dianna R. Schuyler T. Caleb W. 5th Grade Jacob A. Annalee A. Brittney B. Saja D. Lawrence F. Elizabeth G. Kylie G. Carson H. Annison H. Kaden H. Ryein H. Erica H. Ginger H. Sharlett L. Jordan M. Olivia M. Augusta M. Jessamina P. Desert P. Rebecca R. Isaak S. Anastasia S. Brianna S. Jo’el T. Liliana W.

Kinder Grace B. Alissa C. Phoenix C. David D. River D. James D. Cody H. Jackson H. Avery J. Aiden J. Elijah K. Clarence L.

Izabella M. Macie M. Brayden M. Olivea M. Nathaniel M. Bellanova R. Kaleb R. Kaiden S. Rhiana S. Rhiane S. Stetson S. Xalia S. Devin S.

Jazmyn S. Gabriel W. 1st Grade Sofia A. Carmella A. Maxmillian C. Landon E. Daisy G. April M. Adia P. Shemaryah R. Yanisa V.

2nd Grade De’Metrius S. Alice W. Skyler Y. 3rd Grade Caden B. Quinn B. Naomi B. Lillian H. Dylan J. Katrina M. Oceanna P. Brianna W.

4th Grade KendallReese B. Haley E. Angelina W. 5th Grade Sophia C. Athena M.

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We are in need of a used, full-size

refrigerator for Building A.

If you have one you're willing to

donate, please contact Hope Vivas at

hvivas@ekacademy.org .

2nd Grade Jasmin S. with 24 BR

Joseph C. with 22 BR

Alice W. with 20 BR

Ella P. with 18 BR

Jacob S. with 16 BR

3rd Grade Hayden A. with 25 BR

Oceanna P. with 19 BR

Corwin R. with 17 BR

Genesee H. with 11 BR

Katrina M. with 10 BR

4th Grade KendallReese B. with 23 BR

Haley E. with 13 BR

Joshua M. with 9 BR

Olexa M. with 8 BR

Samantha M. with 8 BR

Allan H. with 8 BR

5th Grade

Sophia C. with 17 BR

Lawrence F. with 12 BR

Annison H. with 8 BR

Joshua C. with 8 BR

Anastasia S. with 7 BR

Erica H. with 7 BR

2nd Grade Alice W. with 89 BR

Logan S. with 69 BR

David T. with 64 BR

3rd Grade Corwin R. with 75

BR

Oceanna P. with 67

BR

Julia G. with 64 BR

4th Grade Angelina W. with

113 BR

Haley E. with 94 BR

KendallReese B.

with 78 BR

5th Grade Lawrence F. with

148 BR

Sophia C. with 82

BR

Anastasia S. with 73

BR

EKA Happenings: Elementary

Karate will continue on Tuesdays, from 3:15 - 4:00 pm for Grades K-5 in the MP room in

building C.

Dance has begun for grades 2/3 on Thursdays, from 3:15 - 4:15 in the MP room in building C. Ms. Davina Brown and Ms. Stephanie Johnston are the instructors. Please email dbrown@ekacademy.org for more information.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR

GENEROUS DONATIONS IN

HELPING TO SUPPORT OUR

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PROGRAM IN ELEMENTARY!

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From Mr. Keyer... From the Secondary Principal

Happy New Year from the secondary staff at EKA! I hope that all parents/student/staff had an enjoyable break at the holidays and are ready to begin semester two. Parents/guardians should have received their student’s first semester report card in the mail. The last session of seminars for the first semester was Friday, December 5, 2014. The students filled out a form with their top choices for second semester seminars before holiday break on December 19, 2014. Advisors will let students know their new seminar for second semester should there be a fee requirement ($5-$10) associated. All fees need to be paid in Building B prior to Friday, January 30, 2015, when the new seminars begin. All seminars for the second semester will be three session seminars occurring on Fridays in the months of January, February and March. The dates for these seminars are Jan. 30th, Feb. 27th, March 20th.

Re-enrollment for current students of Explore Knowledge Academy for next year begins on Friday, January 16, 2015 and closes on Friday, January 30, 2015. Enrollment for students not currently attending Explore Knowledge Academy for the school year of 2015-2016 will begin in early February.

Mr. Keyer

Famous Quote

“If you can’t outplay them, outwork them.” – Ben Hogan

EKA Happenings: Secondary

Secondary After School Clubs:

Boxing Club Wednesday, 3:45 - 4:45

Writing Club

Wed 3:50-4:30

Chess Club

Thursday, 3:50-4:30

More clubs are coming soon! Check with your advisors

and the front office about the newest of after school

activities!

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EKA Happenings: Honor Roll

Ian W.

6th Grade

7th Grade

8th Grade

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

Honorable Mention GPA of 3.00– 3.49

Cerena B.

Kena G.

Sean G.

Navaeh J.

Jeffrey L.

Ariyanna M.

Lianette R.

Jayda R.

Michael R.

Anthony S.

Mykayla S.

Trinity S.

Jacob S.

Joseph T.

Xavier T.

Katherine V.

Colbin W.

Alissa A.

Ethan B.

Kayla C.

Preston C.

Ryan D.

Cameron G.

Haylee H.

Ivan L.

Autumn M.

Courtney M.

Ronald P.

Tashaya R.

Zavier U.

Wayne W.

Garrick B.

Jenna B.

Alyssa C.

Brittany C.

Akyra F.

Jessica G.

Rafael G.

Ashlee H.

Karla H.

Nelson H.

Jose L.

Samantha

Nicole M.

Emma P.

Kaylie R.

Melany V.

Jacob B.

Eric G.

Ana G.

Autum H.

Maurice M.

Jaela P.

Benjamin P.

Austin R.

Oddett V.

Keyara W.

Seth A. Alyssa C.

Ian W. Christian W.

6th Grade Katie B.

Derrick D.

Bonnie D.

Raeann G.

Kaden M.

Christianel R.

Rachel S.

Jayden W.

Bailey W.

Victoria Z.

7th Grade Gavin C.

Nolun G.

Skylar J.

Jessica K.

Nadia P.

Celeste T.

Eliza Y.

8th Grade Maia E.

Jayden G.

Rylie H.

Ethan H.

Maciel L.

9th Grade Christina C.

Jeanine D.

Aubree G.

Sidney H.

Adrian M.

10th Grade

Ollie A.

Jayme D.

Alyssa G.

Katherine J.

Kylie K.

Ilyana R.

Trevor T.

11th Grade Brittany P.

Tryston S.

12th Grade Colette B.

High Honors GPA of 3.75

6th Grade Elisia D.

Mara G.

Stephanie M.

Isaac P.

Dominik T.

Kaila V.

7th Grade

8th Grade David C.

Kheira G.

Russell R.

Rachel R.

Jeter T.

9th Grade

Victoria B.

Kylelain C.

Adrian E.

Litzy G.

Celia L.

Kui’Puha U.

10th Grade

Valery K.

Amy S.

11th Grade Joseph C.

Kyle C.

Lyric E.

Ashley R.

Jonathan V.

Joel W.

Austin W.

12th Grade

Brittany B.

Luis A.

Angelica B.

Amber D.

Mason H.

Robert L.

Diamond M.

Avy P.

Nicco R.

Sonia R.

Janelle S.

Marley T.

Langley W.

Hodiah W.

Honors GPA of 3.50- 3.74

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BE KIND’ERS Trevor T.—He went beyond the norm in helping and guiding his classmates

through the project process.

Thanks for Being Kind!

Secondary’s Student Government Secondary Student Government held their second annual Movie and Game Night on Friday, January

16th at 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Students joined in for free popcorn, the movie Maleficent and games on iPads. A great time was had by all!

Next month, February 13th from 6—8:30 pm will be a Girl’s Reverse / Semi-Formal dance themed

Midnight in Paris. This is an open dance (non EKA secondary aged students may attend), but permission slips must be submitted. Permission slips are now available in the front office of Building

B. If you have any questions, please ask your Student Government representative!

EKA Happenings: Secondary

Luis A. Gavin B. Victoria B. Katie B. Amber D. Edward D. Bonnie D. Jeanine D. Jayme D. Michael E. Maia E. Ibrahim F.

Jessica G.

Eric G. Alyssa G. Aubree G. Sean G. Haylee H. Sidney H. Rylie H. El’Heaven H. Nelson H. Quinn J. Skylar J. Franklin J.

Robert L.

Albert L. Kaden M. Skyler M. Thomas M. Leia O. Avy P. Dawn P. Ethan P. Sonia R, Christinael R, Bjorn R. Kayli R.

Lianette R.

Tashaya R. Anthony S. Janelle S. Caden S. Racehl S. Amy S. Jeter T. Marley T. Celeste T. Kaila V. Bailey W.

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EKA Happenings: Things to Know

Elementary Office Hours Monday 7:30-2:30

Tues - Fri 7:20-3:30

~

Secondary Office Hours

Monday 8:00—3:00

Tues - Fri 7:30-4:15

5871 Mountain Vista

Las Vegas, NV 89120

(702) 870-5032

Superintendent—Abbe Mattson

Secondary Principal—Jeff Keyer

Elementary Principal—Dawn Gustafson

Operations Manager—Hope Vivas

PARENT REMINDERS

ALL teacher email addresses are posted in the front offices.

Emergency Contact Information

If you have recently changed your contact information (email or phone numbers, specifically) please be sure to notify the front office and change them on your

student’s emergency cards.

Lunch

Please send your child’s lunch with the needed utensils. We cannot provide them. Also, please remember to label your child’s belongings. This includes lunch boxes and lunch bags. This will prevent your student’s lunch from getting

mixed up with someone else’s.

Early Pick-up

Parents who need to have their children picked up from school early by a person other than the child’s legal guardian need to send in an email, note or fax with picture ID stating the name of that individual. We need something IN WRITING or the student will NOT be released. This is a legal matter and not merely an EKA policy. We abide by this to protect you and your kids and to function as an

institution with integrity.

Missed School Work Policy When your child is absent, please be sure to contact their advisor to request any missed assignments. All EKA advisors can be reached via email through our website. Parents are responsible for contacting the advisors. Also, please check back with the advisor when coming in to collect missing work to make sure it has been brought to the front office.

If your student needs to carry medicine on their person or in the Health Office, you MUST talk with our FASAs to get

all of the proper paperwork and forms in place.

FINANCE Full-day Kindergarten tuition is due the first of each month. A statement will be sent home with your student the last week of each preceding month. Cash, check or money order is accepted.

POLICY REMINDER: A $15.00 monthly late fee will be charged for any payments received after the 10th of the month. A $30.00 fee will be charged. for all returned checks. REGISTRAR If you have not filled out a Household Census Form, we need you to do so. Please see the front office if you have any questions or are in need of the form. If any of your contact information has changed, please fill

out the ‘change of information’ form so that we can have the most accurate access to contacting you. Our new database is only as good as the information we have inside of it. Please keep us up to date so you can continue to be an involved and informed parent at EKA.

Help support the Explore Knowledge Foundation in

supporting Explore Knowledge Academy through the Amazon Smile program. It's easy! Just sign up at the

bottom of the Foundation's web page http://ekafoundation.com/

KNUDSON

6th Grade– 87 BR

7th Grade– 41 BR

8th Grade– 55 BR

PERICH

6th Grade– 4 BR

7th Grade– 93 BR

8th Grade– 18 BR

GROMLICH

6th Grade– 63 BR

7th Grade– 25 BR

8th Grade– 9 BR

LECKIE

6th Grade– 36 BR

7th Grade– 39 BR

8th Grade– 20 BR

SMITH

6th Grade– 23 BR

7th Grade– 129 BR

8th Grade– 4 BR

FERGUSON

6th Grade– 73 BR

7th Grade– 41 BR

8th Grade– 16 BR

KUMAR

6th Grade– 75 BR

7th Grade– 28 BR

8th Grade– 9 BR

RUDOLPH

6th Grade– 236 BR

7th Grade– 42 BR

8th Grade– 79 BR

WEBSTER

6th Grade– 2 BR

7th Grade– 1 BR

8th Grade– 0 BR

6th Grade

1. Derrick D. with 48 BR

2. Bonnie D. with 46 BR

3. Raeann G. with 40 BR

4. Rachel S. with 38 BR

5. Mara G. with 37 BR

6. Colbin W. with 37 BR

7th Grade

1. Langley W. with 61 BR

2. Celeste T. with 59 BR

3. Nicco R. with 17 BR

4. Courtney M. with 16 BR

5. Skylar J. with 13 BR

8th Grade

1. Ethan H. with 48 BR

2. Kheira G. with 10 BR

3. Rylie H. with 9 BR

4. Lilly B. with 8 BR

5. Karla H. With 8 BR

1. Rudolph– 357 Blue Ribbons

2. Knudson– 183 Blue Ribbons

3. Smith– 156 Blue Ribbons

4. Ferguson– 130 Blue Ribbons

5. Perich– 115 Blue Ribbons

1. Langley W. with 61 Blue Ribbons-7th Grade

2. Celeste T. with 59 Blue Ribbons-7th Grade

3. Ethan H. with 48 Blue Ribbons-8th Grade

4. Derrick D. with 48 Blue Ribbons-6th Grade

5. Bonnie D. with 46 Blue Ribbons-6th Grade

Yearbooks!

Be sure to jump on the early bird pricing and get your EKA Yearbook today!

Prices will go up after January 31!

Please note that ALL ordering is done online at http://ekayearbooks2014-15.picaboo.com/ .

*NO ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN THROUGH THE FRONT OFFICES.*

Yearbook sales are now open!

Elementary Hardcovers: $40

Softcovers: $30

Secondary Hardcovers: $40

Softcovers: $30

Here is the link where you can order your yearbooks:

http://ekayearbooks2014-15.picaboo.com/

Yearbook Cover Designs Elementary Secondary

All entrees come with two sides. Including: Fresh, in-season fruit and veggies and/or all-natural snacks. Our foods are made from only natural and organic ingredients.NOTE: Our menu items are free from nut ingredients and our Gluten Free menu items do not contain gluten ingredients.

However, our foods are prepared in a facility that uses equipment which may come in contact with nuts, gluten, dairy, eggs, soy and other foods that can cause allergic reactions.

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President's Day

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NO LUNCH SERVICE

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NO LUNCH SERVICE

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NO LUNCH SERVICE

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NO LUNCH SERVICE

NO LUNCH SERVICEENTREES

Chicken TendersChocolate Chip PancakesPenne MarinaraChicken Noodle Soup

ENTREES

Hot DogLasagnaPenne MarinaraChef Salad

ENTREES

Chicken TendersBreakfast BakePenne MarinaraMinestrone Soup

NO LUNCH SERVICEENTREES

Hot DogOrange Chicken w/RicePenne MarinaraBuffalo Chicken Salad

ENTREES

HamburgerRoasted Chicken & PotatoPenne MarinaraChicken Tender Salad

ENTREE

Pizza DippersChicken Mash BowlPenne MarinaraHam & Cheese Sub

ENTREES

Hamburger w/cheeseEnchiladas w/TurkeyPenne MarinaraGreek Salad

ENTREES

Pizza DippersChicken Parm w/pastaPenne MarinaraTurkey & Prov Sub

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24ENTREES

Chicken TendersPancakesPenne MarinaraChili

25ENTREES

Hot DogMeatloaf w/Mashed PotatoesPenne MarinaraTurkey & Prov Sub

26ENTREES

HamburgerLoaded Nacho DipPenne MarinaraChicken Caesar Salad

27ENTREES

Pizza DippersBBQ Chicken w/Mac & CheesePenne MarinaraHam & Cheese Sub

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AVAILABLE DAILY

Penne Marinara Served Daily - RUSH itemExcept Monday - Pizza Day

Our Foods NEVER contain:• High Fructose Corn Syrup

• Arti!cial Trans-fats• Arti!cial Flavors and Colors

• Arti!cial Nitrates

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We will have a Homework Helper

available to assist children in grades

K–12 with any homework

Schedule is subject to change without notice.

Please call 702-507-4015 to confirm days and times.

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