Dear Stella Mayfield Families,
Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off, and we are so excited to learn how to keep our hearts healthy & happy! If you haven’t yet, register today to join the Legacy of Lifesavers and help kids with special hearts! Just for registering, your student will receive the KHC Heart Wristband! Check out our VIRTUAL ENVELOPE(https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavigator/ym_khc_get_started_guide_tier3) to learn more. The American Heart Association is celebrating 100 years of saving & improving lives, and this would not be possible without YOU! Please join the AHA’s 100th birthday party by following these two steps:
1. Register TODAY at http://www2.heart.org/goto/StellaMayfield or by downloading the free AHA Schools App for Apple(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/jump-hoops/id548389448?mt=8) or Android(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aha_jump.android.communicator&hl=en)
2. Complete Finn’s Mission to learn Hands-Only CPR & raise lifesaving donations to help special hearts
SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
• Any student who raises a donation THIS WEEK will be entered into a drawing to earn Avocado Warmie #2!
• Top 3 fundraisers will earn BUSTER!
The American Heart Association is excited to extend their work with the NFL to support improving health outcomes at home and beyond through the Hands-Only CPR education. Students that complete the Finn’s Mission learning module will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2025 and our school will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Missions.
Be sure to talk with your student about their favorite Heart Hero and heart healthy message from today’s kick-off! Thank you for supporting our school and the American Heart Association! Together, we are saving lives!
Christina Salyer
Administrative Assistant, School Engagement
American Heart Association
Kennewick, WA 99337
Cell: 206-336-7193
Happy Thursday!
Update... due to increasingly poor weather and road conditions, the Elgin School District is canceled for today, Wednesday, January 17th. At this time, school will resume as normal on Thursday. Thank you and stay warm!
Good morning. The Elgin School District will be observing a two hour late start this morning Wednesday, January 17th. Doors to our buildings will open at 9:30 with the start of school at 10:00. Due to the late start, breakfast will not be served. See you then!
School was canceled for the day in Griswold. By rule, all activities and games are canceled as well. There will be no basketball games today. The games have been rescheduled for Tuesday, 1/23. Stay warm, be safe!
Union County Thanksgiving Meals
Parents and Students: There will be an EOU FAFSA Meeting for seniors tomorrow, November 9th at 5:30pm in Mrs. Anderson's room. This meeting is for both students and parents to attend. Hope to see you there!
Our second district Wacky Wednesday Challenge is this Wednesday! K12 students and staff are invited to dress cozy! No PJ's-but warm and cozy clothes such as baggy sweaters, sweat pants, fuzzy socks, etc. The class with the highest percentage will enjoy a hot chocolate with whipped cream!
Halloween Carnival
Colton was recognized by Mrs. Bottger for showing Helpfulness. Mrs. Bottger states, “Colton volunteered to come in and set up the Library for his class. Afterwards, he stayed behind and reorganized the chairs for me. Thank you, Colton!”
Stella Mayfield Elementary is having a Halloween Color War Monday, October 31st!
Stanna, Heidi, and Opal were recognized by Mrs. Chagas for always being Attentive to the students' likes and needs. Mrs. Chagas states, "these three ladies always see the students, even those that aren't easily seen. They learn what the kids love on an individual level and go out of their way to make special meals and special, unique relationships with each student. Thank you for warming the hearts and bellies of all the kids and staff of Elgin SD."
Ben was recognized by his teachers Mrs. Harris and Miss. Megan for showing Compassion. Mrs. Harris and Miss. Megan states "Ben shared a very special toy with a friend who showed genuine interest. When recess was over, the friend still needed the toy as it was making him very happy. Ben let the friend hang onto the special toy until the friend arrived back to class."
Paul was recognized by his teacher, Mrs. Ledbetter, for showing compassion. Mrs. Ledbetter states "A student hadn't eaten enough for lunch and was feeling bad. Paul jumped right up during reading intervention to offer them a snack he had in his locker. What an incredible classmate and friend."
Halloween festivities for Elgin JH/HS.
Fall Teacher/Parent Conferences
Please join us in congratulating Anna Buckley, Megan Duffy, Charlee Morehead, Riley Morehead, and Abigail Saffell for auditioning and being selected to perform at Oregon All State High School Symphonic Band in Eugene in January. This is a highly competitive audition process and having five of our ten applicants get in is very impressive.
Hands in the sky for John and Colton. Mrs. Murphey has recognized them as Husky Humanitarians for Citizenship! She states, "I’d like to nominate a couple of boys for your Husky humanitarian award. After today's games I was the last one in the gym, putting things away and gathering things people left. John and Colton had been playing basketball, but when they saw me, they didn’t hesitate and without being asked got to cleaning. They cleaned the whole student section which was by far the messiest area. John picked up a bottle of paint that was left behind and I could hear him say “Mr. Johnson would like seeing this out here”. I appreciated their help and initiative to jump in!" Thank you John and Colton for modeling citizenship like rockstars!
High School Halloween Bash!
Nikki was recognized by Mrs. Chagas for showing Compassion. Mrs. Chagas states "Nikki got to school and before walking in the door she noticed that another student was struggling. She gave the student a hug and asked if she could help. Nikki not only offered the student a hug but she asked the student if they would join her for breakfast. But wait, there is more, Nikki continued to offer help with anything that she could in order to make the student not feel sadness and instead, feel warmth. Thank you Nikki for seeing a friend in need and using your kind heart for good."
