Basketball begins soon! The registration packets are due by

the close of business on Monday, November 17.

Volume 6, Issue 3 A PUBLICATION FOR EXPLORE KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY FAMILIES

EKA HappeningsEKA Happenings August 2014August 2014

IMPORTANT: Business Offices will be CLOSED on November 10 and 11 for the Veteran’s Day Holiday!

November 4-7 PTSA Book Fair

November 10-11 Business Office Closed

November 11-No School Veteran’s Day Observed

November 13 Picture Retake Day

November 14 Holiday Bazaar

November 19 Picture Re-Takes

November 25—28 Thanksgiving Break– NO

SCHOOL

December 2 Classes Resume

December 19 End of Second Quarter End of First Semester

December 22—Jan 2 Winter Break

January 7 Classes Resume

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/

Please take our Parent Satisfaction Survey Today! We need you as part of our team in the continual improvement process. See the attached

flyer for the link. Every voice counts!

See the attached flier and order all of your EKA SPIRIT WEAR

online at www.blue84spirit.com/nv285 !

Elementary Front

Cover

Layla Santee

Terrell 2nd Grade

Secondary Front

Cover

Lyric Evans 11th Grade

Secondary Back

Cover

Xavier Thomason

Monroe 6th Grade

Elementary Back

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Athena Morales 5th Grade

from the SUPERINTENDENT

Dear Parents and Guardians, Our first quarter of the year is complete! Students have all gone through their first

project cycle and are more comfortable with the high expectations we have for all EKA students. We know you are as pleased as we are to see their academic growth already this

year. The school is also in the middle of the accreditation process through Advanc-Ed. You

can find out more about accreditation by going directly to their website at http://www.advanc-ed.org/. Students must attend an accredited high school in order to attend

most four-year universities, so this is very important to our school and students. Currently, we need your help in the accreditation process. You have been sent a link to a Parent

Satisfaction survey by email or you can access it through our website at http://www.ekacademy.org/news/. If you do not have the password, please call the front office at 702-870-5032. The anonymous results go directly to Advanc-Ed and they use that

information to grade us on our continual improvement program. All schools must strive for continual improvement to educate students the best way the can. Please take a few

moments and complete the survey. We are required to have a steep level of parent participation to retain our accreditation and your support is greatly appreciated. Our staff and all students have been given their own surveys to complete as well. All of this

information along with our internal review and report will help us to remain an accredited K-12 school. EKA has been an accredited institution since 2006.

Finally, a reminder that the weather is changing and that now is when our lost and found bins run over with items needed in the morning, but discarded in the afternoon. Please

make sure your students’ outerwear is labeled so that it can be found again!

Sincerely,

Ms. Mattson

Volume 6, Issue 3: Superintendent Letter

Infinite Campus Update

EKA continues to learn about better ways to use Infinite Campus. We have discovered though that the Parent Portal is not as current as the Student Portal when it comes to student grades and

reporting. The Parent Portal is only updated every few weeks, but the Student Portal updates in real time, when advisors enter or change grades. For more accurate updates, please have your

students in grades 1-12 log into their portal for you. We are starting to practice doing this at school, so ask your student if they have had the opportunity yet.

Stay connected with our Facebook page and keep up to date on all the things going on at EKA.

Search Explore Knowledge Academy

from the Elementary Principal Parents and Students,

At EKA, we take pride in offering our families numerous opportunities to access our curriculum at home. As you are aware, one piece of that is the Reading Wonders package that students may use while at home. This can be done on a tablet, PC, or Apple product. I encourage parents and students to sit down together and navigate through the opportunities the Reading Wonders package offers through the ConnectEd site. There are games, anthologies, and readers that students can use to practice what they are learning in class.

Families must login through connected.mcgraw-hill.com. Students will then need to enter their login and password to pull up all of the content their advisors have assigned them. The login is their first name followed by last initial with .1415 at the end. (example - Sue Jones would be suej.eka1415). The student password is eka followed by a two or three digit number followed by eka. (example - eka56eka). Some students in first grade may also have been given a login/password containing images.

If you are having any difficulties, please email me dgustafson@ekacademy.org or the student's reading advisor.

Dawn Gustafson

Volume 6, Issue 3: Elementary Happenings

Elementary 2/3 & 4/5 Study Island Results

Grades 2/3

1st Place - Mr. Williams' Advisory 2nd Place - Mrs. Lentz' Advisory 3rd Place - Mrs. Perea's Advisory

Grades 4/5

1st Place - Mrs. Daforno 2nd Place - Mrs. Lyons 3rd Place - Mr. Mendez

2nd Grade

1st - Logan S. 2nd - David T. 3rd - Alice W. 4th - Zakk P.

5th - Daneyella D.

3rd Grade

1st Place - Julia Lourdes G. 2nd Place - Corwin R. 3rd Place - Freyja P. 4th Place - Dylan J.

5th Place - Genesee H.

4th Grade

1st Place - Angelina W. 2nd Place - Haley E. 3rd Place - Kasey P.

4th Place - KendallReese B. 5th Place - Jalen G.

5th Grade

1st Place - Liliana W. 2nd Place - Lawrence F. 3rd Place - Anastasia S.

4th Place - Sophia C. 5th Place - Annison H.

Volume 6, Issue 3: Elementary Happenings

Brannigan B. Grace B.

Santiago F. Sincere G.

Johnathan H. Ayden H. Athan K. Raevan L.

David M. Breanna M. Olivea M. Darian R.

Kaleb R.

Kinder– A & B Congrats to the students who have achieved this

academic feat of all A’s or all A’s and B’s for their first

quarter grades! 1st Grade– A & B

Payton C. David D. River D. Cody H.

Jackson H. Avery J. Aiden J. Peyton J. Elijah K.

Amber L. Julian M.

Brayden M. Bellanova R.

Xalia S. Devin S.

Jazmyn S. Jordyn S. Jacob W.

Izabelle A. Carmella A. Damien B. Sydney B. Sarah B. Gavin B. Caleb C.

Aurora C.

Aundre D. Kailey D. Adrian D.

Dominic E. Kaiya F.

Cheibi G. Kingston Rey G.

Madison H.

Maia H. Alexander H.

Talen K. Olivia K. Aidan M. Marian N. Fawkes P.

Humberto R.

Shemaryah R. Mark S.

Meyah S. Gunnar S.

Luke S. Maison S. Micah W. Ean W.

2nd Grade– A & B Nevia B.

Gracelyn C. Chasson C.

Skye C. Daneyella D.

Hayden F. Skylar F.

Gabriel F.

Marissa G. Troy James G.

Martha H. Alexis L.

Cheyenne L. Audrie M. Casey M. Emma R.

Hannah M. Asher M.

Alabama M. Fiona M.

Ella P. Jasmin S. Jacob S. Aysia S.

Garrett T. Sophia V.

Andrea W. Eileen W. Ethan W. Skyler Y.

4th Grade– A & B

Hayden A. Caden B. Naomi B.

Scottlan B. Benicio. C. Haley C. Kash D.

Dayton D.

Jose E. Jasmin E. Braden G. Daniel G.

Julia Lourdes G. Lillian H. Travis H. Alena I.

Serena L. Abigail M.

Makhayla N. Declan P.

ChaelynNaeole P. Freyja P.

Anthony R. David R.

Justin S. Ella S.

Corryn T. Noah T.

Brycel Lynn U. Eric V.

Kiyana V. Brianna W.

3rd Grade– A & B

Liam B. Andrew John G.

Jalen G. Loshe G.

Jaylene H. Noah H. Carlee H. Jonah M.

Kasey P. Summer P. Ismael R.

Schuyler T.

Athena V. Caleb W.

5th Grade– A & B Jacob A.

Annalee A. Saja D.

Lawrence F. Elizabeth G. Camilla G.

Carson H. Annison H.

Devin H. Ryein H. Erica H.

Ginger H.

Sharlett L. Jordan M. Olivia M.

Athena M. Karline M.

Jessamina P.

Desert P. Ramses R. Rebecca R.

Isaak S. Anastasia S. Brianna S.

Kinder-A

1st Grade-A

2nd Grade-A

4th Grade-A

3rd Grade-A

5th Grade-A

Sofia A. Konnor A.

Maxmillian C. Hazel E. Ryann E.

Landon E. Allison F. Lillu G.

Daisy G. Sydney G.

Liam H.

Delon L. Alyse L.

Karsen M. Davina P.

Alehandro S. Shae S. Myah S.

Emmalina S. Yanisa V. Dexter V.

Nevaeh W.

Trenton K. De’Metrius S.

Morgan W. Alice W.

Quinn B. Vinson B.

Genesee H.

Dylan J. Katrina M.

Oceanna P.

Kendall Resse B. Haley E.

Joshua M. Angelina W.

Sophia C. Kylie G.

First Quarter Honor Roll

Brianna S– Organized the library without being asked. Donovan S-helped a friend in PE learn the right way to do the activity. He was then encouraging and positive toward that friend. Corwin R– He was being very helpful to a fellow student by sharing his crayons and complimenting his work. Nilah F– She was complimenting other students on their arts and crafts activity. Ean W– He helped the student of the day correct a mistake in a nice way.

Volume 6, Issue 3: Elementary Happenings

Konnor A. Izabelle A. Skyler A.

Nicholas B. Austin B.

KendalReese B. Quinn B.

Brittney B. Damien B. Naomi B. Liam B. Maya B.

Scottlan B. Ryland B. Sophia C. Alissa C.

Andrew C. Evan C.

Chasson C. Elijah C. Kailey D. Kash D. River D.

Teresa D. Caitlin D. James D.

Connor D. Hazel E. Rafael E. Haley E. Ryann E.

Landon E. Hayden F.

Lawrence F. Santiago F.

Salem F. Andrew G. Matthew G.

Angel G. Giselle G.

Gabriella G. Ahlivia G. Jalen G. Daisy G.

Jet G. Julia G. Troy G.

Aaliyah G. Damani G. Madison H.

Cody H. Jaylene H. Ryein H.

Jackson H. Ginger H. Allan H.

Eli J. Aiden J. Peyton J. Elijah K.

Clarence L. Davan L.

Serena L. Avari L. Jaren M.

Karsen M. Audrie M. Jordan M. Julian M.

Nathaniel M. Nicholas M. Joshua M. Aaron M. Abigail M. Abigale M. Brayden M. Aliajah M. Asher M. Jonah M. Layla M.

Karlina M. Vernon N. Declan P.

ChaelynNaeole P. Davina P. Layla P.

Katelyn P. Mercy Q. Capri R.

Leonardo R. Ramses R. Corwin R. Renwick R.

Emma R. Anthony R.

David R. Yazindah R.

Ismael R. Lizbeth R. Caleb R. Kaiden S.

Matthew S. Shae S.

Sophia S. Devin S.

Jazmyn S. Jordyn S. David T. Jose V. Jesse V.

Angelina W. Micah W. Alice W.

Liliana W. Caleb W. Aidan W. Cody W. Gaije W.

Gabriel W. Ethan W.

Perfect Attendance is awarded to those who have zero absences as well as zero tardy marks. Congratulations to the students and their families that helped make perfect attendance happen this quarter!

‘There’s no time like the present, and no substitute for being present.’

-Anonymous

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

ELEMENTARY BE KIND’ERS

PERFECT ATTENDANCE Andrea A.

Luis A. Angelica B. Jordan B. Cole C. Kayla C. Jyle C.

Gavin C. Elisia D. John D.

Derrick D. Bonnie D. Jeanine D. Jayme D. Ryan D. Elijah D.

Jessica Breann G. Eric G.

Tania G.

Alyssa G. Aubree G.

Sean G. Rafael G. Asher H. Grace H. Ashley H.

El’Heaven H. Nelson H. Quinn J.

Franklin J. Valeria K.

Raymond L. Naoh L.

Kaden M. Adrian M. Jesus M. Skyler M. Brittany P.

Antonio P. Avy P.

Madison P. Ethan P. Isaac P. Nicco R.

Christianel R. Chad R. Bjorn R.

Lianette R. Raziel R. Jayda R.

Anthony S. Janelle S. Caden S. Kaya S.

Rachel S. Jordan S. Noah S.

Jacob S. Shane S. Joseph T. Marley T. Oddett V. Marc V.

Melany V. Wyatt W.

Gabriella W. Zoe W.

Austin W. Bailey W.

Hodiah W. Samuel W.

Erin W. Victoria Z.

from the Secondary Principal We have had a busy October at the Secondary Building. We are continuing the seminar classes every other Friday that students are in. (If they are in a 3-session seminar, they will start a new 3-session seminar at the beginning of November. 6-session seminars continue until the end of semester in December.) EKA Secondary campus also had 65 students go to the Shriners Hospitals Open for Children P.G.A. Tour event and did community service as standard bearers. These students put in two full days at the event on October 16 & 17, 2014. The tournament organizers have come back to our school year after year to provide this service for them (EKA has done this for the past 8 years). We are continuing projects in Advisory classes as well as Science classes. Parent/Teacher conferences were also held on October 27, 2014. The Super Scary Shindig (dance) was held at the secondary campus from 6-8:30 P.M. on October 30, 2014. The end of our first quarter was October 17, 2014.

Mr. Keyer

Volume 6, Issue 3: Secondary Happenings

“Mama always said life is like a box of chocolates. .You never know what you’re gonna get.”

A favorite quote of Mr. Keyer’s:

Perfect Attendance is awarded to those who have zero absences as well as zero tardy marks. Congratulations to the students and their families that helped make perfect attendance happen this quarter!

-Forrest Gump

‘There’s no time like the present, and no substitute for being present.’

-Anonymous

Volume 6, Issue 3: Secondary Happenings

NHS/NJHS raised over $100 during the Snow Cones for a Snow Leopard fundraiser. They will be using the funds to sponsor a snow leopard at a zoo.

“Work First, Then Play. The playing is more fun AFTER you work .” A quote from Mr. Webster:

Parents, ALL teacher email addresses are posted in the front office.

Cross Country finished their season and Diamond M.

placed 2nd among all girls! Congrats!

Basketball is next! If you are wanting to lace up and get on the court, make sure that you pick up a registration

packet from the front office and return it by NOVEMBER 14th!

Seminars have proven to be a great time! We have model rockets being launched and murders being solved. We have cakes being decorated and pieces of artwork being created. Titanic goers are sinking deep into the story of the big ship’s story and are looking forward to a field trip they will be taking to see more of what they have been learning about. There is a lot of awesome stuff going on during seminars and the students have done a great job of fully participating.

Also, let this be a friendly but

serious reminder that if you have not paid for your seminar, you need to do so before close of

business on November 7.

Be sure to check the display case in the Building C lobby to see what some of your

students have been working on in class.

Shout out to Hodiah W. for receiving a Be Kind

award for lending a helpful hand to a teacher

during lunchtime. Thanks for being kind!

Volume 6, Issue 3: Secondary Happenings

Katie B. Bonnie D.

Branddon G. Raeann G.

Sean G. Navaeh J. Jaden W. Bailey W.

Angelica B. Ryan D.

Haylee H. Mason H. Robert L.

Ivan L.

Autumn M. Diamond M. Courtney M.

Fabian R. Tashaya R. Janelle S.

Garrick B. Jenna B. Alyssa C. Emma P.

Russell R. Rachel R. Jeter T.

Benjamin P. Kui’Puha U.

Alyssa G. Valery K.

Michael M. Ilyana R.

Joseph C. Kyle C.

Jonathan V.

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Ninth Grade

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade Brittany B. Austin G.

Christina C. Kylelain C. Jeanine D.

Aubree G. Sidney H. Adrian M.

Cerena B. Elisia D.

Derrick D.

Kaden M. Rachel S.

Luis A. Ethan B. Gavin C.

Amber D. Nolun G. Skylar J.

Jessica K. Nadia P.

Avy P. Sonia R.

Marley T. Celeste T.

Langley W. Hodiah W.

Eliza Y.

Maia E. Kheira G. Jayden G.

Rylie H. Ethan H. Maciel L..

Christina C. Kylelain C. Jeanine D.

Aubree G. Sidney H. Adrian M.

Lyric E. Brittany P.

Ashley R. Tryston S.

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade

Ninth Grade

Tenth Grade

Eleventh Grade

Twelfth Grade Collette B. Ian W.

Andrea A. Erik C.

Mara G. Kena G. Quinn J.

Anantasesa K. Jeffrey L.

Rheana M. Stephanie M.

Isaac P. Nathaniel P. Christianel R.

Lianette R. Jayda R.

Caden S. Kaya S.

Mykala S. Trinity S.

Jacob S. Shane S.

Dominik T. Joseph T. Adrian T.

Kaila V. Caitlyn V. Colbin W. Victoria Z.

Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade Alissa A. Kayla C.

Preston C.

Cameron G. Bjorn R.

Gabrielle S.

Zavier U. Brooklyn W. Samuel W.

Eighth Grade Alex A.

Taylor C. Brittany C. David C.

Christian E.

Akyra F. Jessica B. G.

Rafael G. Grace H. Ashlee H. Karla H.

Nelson H.

Lennox J. Jose’ L.

Albert L. Samantha M.

Taylor J. P. Madison P. Melany V.

McKennaMarie

V.

Ninth Grade Jacob B.

Victoria B. Shariah C. Adrian E. Litzy G.

Eric G. Autum H.

El’Heaven H. Dylan H. Katy J.

Celia L. Jaela P.

Austin R. Oddett V.

Tenth Grade Seth A.

Alyssa C. Tania G.

Asher H. Tyler H. Mazy L.

Carl S.

Eleventh Grade Kathryn L. Andrea P.

Blake S.

Joel W. Ian W.

Austin W.

Christian W.

Twelfth Grade Elijah D.

Zachary M. Sebastian S. Haylie W.

High Honors represents those students who have achieved a GPA of 3.75

Honors represents those students who

achieved a GPA of 3.50-3.74.

Honors represents those students who have achieved a GPA of 3.00-3.49.

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.”

Collette Buck’s Senior Project is on making

writing exciting for young students. She has a monthly writing club with guest speakers, such as slam poets and screen writers, that come in and work with students to do fun creative writing activities. Colette also will work with one class of 8th grade English students next semester to help make their English work more exciting.

The writing club will meet from 3:45pm to 4:45pm in Ms. Twardzik's advisory. The monthly club dates are: 1. November 12th 2. December 10th 3. January 14th 4. February 11th 5. March 11th 6. April 15th

Volume 6, Issue 3: K-12 Information

Jonathan V. Senior Project Jonathan has chosen to do his senior project on ‘Leaving Your Legacy’. He is inviting all students, K-12, to be a part of the project, which is to build a tile “wall”

that will include every student and staff member at EKA. Each student will paint a 6X6 inch tile that represents who they are and/or the legacy they hope to leave behind for the future EKA students. These tiles will then be placed on the wall in the multi-purpose room for others to view.

“All Fired Up,” a local business, has agreed to assist with this project by providing paint, kiln, tiles and labor to help make this project affordable for each student/staff. Understanding that not every student will be able to pay the $10.00 fee, he is asking for the EKA community as well as our local community to help sponsor this project so that no student will be left out..

This project offers a variety of sponsorship methods to suit your budget, for example:

Sponsorship of individual students ($10.00 X # of students you would like to sponsor)

Cash Donation ($____ towards sponsorship of the overall project)

Expert Labor (Consultant or volunteer labor with mounting of the tile walls)

Supplies (Wood trim, tile adhesive, utility knife, tile cutter, etc.)

All donations are greatly appreciated. Checks can be made out to “Explore Knowledge Academy.” Please write “Vivas Senior Project” on the memo line.

If you would like more information, please email hvivas@ekacademy.org

Skyler Morales Senior Project For Skyler’s senior project, he has chosen to work with the

Clark County Wetlands Park to help clean up and remove

invasive species. For the 2014- 2015 season, the Wetlands

Hands On (WHO) is trying to clean up more trash than last

year. They were able to remove over 10,000 pounds of trash

last year alone. He also wants to exceed their goal for

removing 300,000 square feet of invasive plants from

Wetlands Park!

The importance of the Wetlands Park is for the

purification to our water. Without the Wetlands, we

wouldn't have clean running water for washing our

hands, doing dishes, taking a shower, etc.

The Wetlands Park has been neglected and it would be

greatly appreciated if Skyler could get help from his fellow

students and their families in cleaning the Wetlands. All

ages are welcome, if a parent or guardian is present. This is

a great way to connect with family, friends, and your

community, and do something that benefits everyone.

If you would like to sign up or need more information,

please see Skyler Morales in Mrs. Kinoshita’s advisory, or

email tkinoshita@ekacademy.org .

EKA Senior Wetlands Hands On! (W.H.O.):

November 8, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Project to be determined.

Wetlands Hands On! (W.H.O.): December 13, 9:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

Project to be determined.

Senior Projects at EKA! All seniors at EKA must complete a 120-hour capstone project, including a

public presentation, in addition to their normal studies. The point of the senior project is to make a difference in the school and/or community. Please see the information below regarding two senior’s projects!

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

After School Clubs:

Elementary Karate

Tuesdays, 3:15 - 4:00 pm

Secondary Chess Club

Thursday, 3:50-4:30

Writing Club Meetings Upcoming December 10

3:50-4:30

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

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.

PARENT REMINDERS

ALL teacher email addresses are posted in the front offices.

from the Health 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.

Volume 6, Issue 3: K-12 Information

Stay connected with our Facebook page and keep up to date on all the things going on at EKA.

Search Explore Knowledge Academy

"Personalized learning through educational discovery: Building 21st century leaders; one project at a time.”

October 14, 2014

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Explore Knowledge Academy Charter School is engaged in an ongoing continuous improvement

process, of which all stakeholders are an integral part. In an effort to improve system practices,

EKA is conducting a parent survey. We value your opinion and ask that you take the time to com-

plete the short survey. The web survey will be available from October 20th 2014 – November 11,

2014. Paper surveys can also be picked up in the front office if you prefer to take the survey that

way. Paper surveys are also available in Spanish.

In order to complete the online survey, please go directly to the link:

http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/9455416

or you can access through Facebook or our website at www.ekacademy.org. You will need the

password eka2014 to get to the link from our website.

Please be assured that your responses to this survey will be anonymous. Your honest opinion is

appreciated.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

If you need technical assistance to complete this survey, please email AdvancED at contac-

tus@advanc-ed.org or call 888-413-3669, Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 5:00 p.m. ET.

If you have any questions about this survey, please contact Ms. Mattson at

amattson@ekacademy.org.

Sincerely,

Abbe Mattson

Superintendent

5871 Mountain Vista Street ~ Las Vegas, NV 89120

Phone (702) 870-5032

Elementary FAX (702) 871-5032 ~ Secondary FAX (702) 547-9068

Secondary Writing Club

November Meeting!!

In Ms.Twardzik’s Advisory

Be in monthly newsletter!!!

Get ready for the poetry slam!!

Relieve school stress by writing!

QUESTIONS? EMAIL: COLETTE

BUCK AT: COLET-

TEB@EKACADEMY.ORG

November

19th, 2014

Student Name: Advisor:   (Please Print) Grade: $10.00 for above student $10.00 X to sponsor other students I would like to donate $ towards the Senior Tile Legacy Project I am willing to volunteer hours to help with

Helping students paint tiles

Expertise/Volunteer labor to assist with tile mounting

Providing Supplies (Wood trim, tile adhesive, utility knife, tile cutter, etc.)

Parent Name: Phone: (Please Print) Total Enclosed: $ (One Form Per Student is Required) ______ I do not want my student to participate in this project

Please have your student(s) dress in appropriate painting attire on their painting date

PAINTING DATES: PAYMENT DUE DATE:

KINDERGARTEN Friday, October 17th 10/17/14 1ST GRADE Wednesday, October 22nd 10/17/14 2ND/3RD GRADE Friday, October 24th 10/24/14 (Brown, Burchert, Snyder, Stauth) 2ND/3RD GRADE Wednesday, October 29th 10/24/14 (Johnston, Lentz, Perea, Williams) 4Th/5TH GRADE Friday, November 7th 10/24/14 6TH – 12TH GRADE Friday, November 14th 10/24/14

If your child misses their painting date: Friday, November 14th, 4:30-7:30pm

Make-Up Opportunity during Holiday Bazaar *Disclaimer: All tiles will remain on site at Explore Knowledge Academy and will not be taken home with students.

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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18ENTREES

Chicken TendersWaffles & SausageMac & CheeseChili

19ENTREES

Hot DogLoaded NachosMac & CheeseBuffalo Chicken Salad

20ENTREES

Hamburger w/cheeseChicken Fried RiceMac & CheeseTaco Salad

21ENTREES

Pizza DippersTurkey DinnerMac & CheeseRoast Beef & Cheddar Sub

NO LUNCH SERVICE VETERANS DAYENTREES

Hot DogChicken TendersMac & CheeseChef Salad

ENTREES

Chicken TendersEgg & Bacon BurritoMac & CheeseMinestrone Soup

NO LUNCH SERVICEENTREES

Hot DogLasagnaMac & CheeseBuffalo Chicken Salad

ENTREES

HamburgerMojo Pork Mac & CheeseChicken Tender Salad

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Pizza DippersChicken Mash BowlMac & CheeseTurkey & Prov Sub

ENTREES

Hamburger w/ cheeseOrange Chicken w/ riceMac & CheeseGreek Salad

ENTREES

Pizza DippersSpaghetti & MeatballsMac & CheeseHam & Cheese Sub

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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AVAILABLE DAILY

Mac & Cheese 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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