Do you or someone you know take care of a loved one or friend? Do you find difficulty in taking care of yourself during this time? Join the EASD Community Resilience Outreach team on November 16th at 6 p.m. listen to community caregivers share their insight on how to make sure to have a good balanced life.
Register to attend at: forms.gle/aUzy8X5X3UHynx8G7
The event will be at Sedgemeadow Apartments and streamed online.
Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group next meeting: Thursday, November 17 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.
SAVE THE DATE!
Parents, Educators, Support Staff, and caregivers: Join us for an evening of learning with Mandy Reinke, Educational Autism Consultant!
You will come away with a better understanding of the characteristics of autism, as well as strategies to help support those you love and care for on the Autism Spectrum.
Thursday, December 1, 2022 • 6-8 p.m. • James A Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School
Mandy Reinke has worked in the field of autism for the past 22 years as a special educator and consultant. She provides support and coaching for school districts across the state as well as employers and families to help students reach their fullest potential.
Holiday baking seem overwhelming to you? Join Jenny Wehmeier and the Elkhorn Culinary Arts students for an evening of baking in the EAHS Culinary Arts classroom.
December 2, 2022 • 4:30-7:30 p.m. • Register @ easdcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=76
Bring a friend or make new friends as you work in a kitchen with up to three bakers. Participants will work in one of six stations to bake one or two kinds of cookies to be split with the rest of the group. Recipes will be selected ahead of time to purchase ingredients.
We're one week away fromHot Cakes, Cool Tunes! Do you have your tickets yet?
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!
EASD and the Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services will host Dr. Greg Hudnall in the James A Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7 p.m. All families and community members are invited to his presentation, “What We Know and What We Don’t Know About Youth Suicide.” Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Hudnall will present the latest research on youth suicide. He will also discuss the things to say and not to say to struggling youth. Please come with questions.
Learn more at fb.me/e/2Rnralqfi
Dr. Greg Hudnall is the founder of Hope Squad, a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer on Saturday for the Great Give Back. Unfortunately, we have made the tough decision to postpone the event. We are currently working on a Spring, 2023 date for you all to lend a hand.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the EASD Community Engagement team.
Don't forget, there's still time to register your Volleyball team! Registration has been extended and the season kicks off November 2.
Visit easdcommunity.recdesk.com/Community/Program/Detail?programId=43 to sign up!
p.s. High Schoolers are welcome to join the league too!
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
The Elkhorn YouthBuild house is officially on the market! YouthBuild students worked tirelessly on this project for nearly two years. Thank you to all of our local business partners who shared their time and expertise with our students.
Check out the full listing online at tinyurl.com/eyb-house-for-sale
Have you signed your team up yet? Adult volleyball (high schoolers welcome too) starts in October!
Sign up at easdcommunity.recdesk.com.
Hope Squad's "Hope Game" is this Friday's Varsity Football Game vs. Badger. During halftime they will be hosting a Miracle Minute to raise funds to help pay for Suicide Prevention Training and resources for both the High School and Middle Schools. #goelks
Save the Date! The Mini Maker Faire is back!
February 18, 2023
Interested in becoming a Maker? Or looking for more information? Visit tinyurl.com/mrkxjn6y
Join us on Tuesday, July 26 from 3 - 7 p.m. at the Career and College Academy at Gateway for an Open House!
The Career and College Academy at Gateway is an early college and career charter high school in Walworth County that emphasizes aligning ALL classes to a student’s future goals—FREE OF CHARGE.
• Emphasis on learning, not time in class.
• Student and family-focused personalized learning plans.
• Learning environment that reduces stress and increases belonging.
• Small school creating big results with students and families as our #1 priority!
Alternative Open Enrollment for the 2022-23 school year is now open!
Visit https://tinyurl.com/EASD-OE-22 to complete and submit your application.
Next, visit the EASD website to complete a New Student Enrollment application for your students.
We can't wait for you to join us!
Need a sports physical? No sweat.
Wednesday, July 27 | Noon-5 pm
Mercyhealth–Elkhorn
839 N. Wisconsin St.
Elkhorn, WI
Please call (262) 245-0535 or toll-free (877) 893-5503 to schedule your appointment.
Physicals include a doctor’s exam and a sports medicine screening by an athletic trainer. They do not include blood tests or immunizations. One physical per appointment available for students up to age 18.
Please complete the health history portion of the child’s physical form before the appointment.
Cost: $40
Physicals are not billable to insurance. Cash, check or credit card payment is due at appointment. Child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Wear shorts, t-shirt and your glasses or contacts.
