“She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails.” —Elizabeth Edwards
Education is continuously adjusting your sails to assist in the learning process for ALL students. Our Emmetsburg school counselors are ready to learn about resilience in education at the 2024 ISCA Conference!
West is grateful for many things.! In the month of November we will take some time to spotlight these things.
The district newsletter for November can be seen here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGU4q1TJkM/H36FqL75EJ9Ezts_1KBQNA/view?utm_content=DAGU4q1TJkM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
West Elementary School has served our community for more than 70 years, but the building’s age, configuration, and condition present many daily challenges for young students and staff.
On Tuesday, voters in the Emmetsburg Community School District will consider a $29.75 million bond referendum. If it receives at least 60% approval, these funds will be used to construct a PK-4 school at a new site east of Iowa Lakes Community College.
The estimated tax impact of this bond would be $2.54 per year on $1,000 of taxable property value. For a home with an assessed value of $150,000, this amounts to $13.69 per month (or $164.30 annually).
A commercial property with an assessed value of $350,000 would see a tax impact of about $66.70 per month. For agricultural property, based on the average assessed value of $1,749 per acre in Palo Alto County, the annual tax impact would equate to $3.19 per acre.
More information about this proposal, including answers to FAQs and conceptual plans, is available at https://www.emmetsburgbond.org.
National Career Development Month is a special time at ECSD when we focus on growth—not just for students, but also for teachers and staff. 📈
Their drive to improve inspires our students and shapes the future of education. Keep soaring, E-Hawks! 🚀
Daylight saving time will end on Sunday morning. Please take a quick moment to set your clocks back an hour! ⏰
Congratulations to our High School Students of the Month for October! Thank you for being shining examples of our E-Hawk PRIDE! 🌟
Thank you to Emmetsburg Pizza Ranch for sponsoring our students of the month who each receive a certificate for a free small pizza!
Shoutout to our Students of the Week at West Elementary!🌟 These students have been showing their E-Hawk pride! Thank you to The Dental Loft for the donuts from Casey's!
REMINDER: All ECSD students will be dismissed two hours early on Friday, November 1. ⏰
Round 2 Playoff Game @ South Hardin
Happy Halloween from ECSD! 👻🎃
All are welcome this Friday, November 1st, from 1:30-4:30pm to join in on the Monster Bash fun at ILCC & the Emmestburg Public Library!
Tickets for the 2nd Round Football game at South Hardin this Friday are now open for sale. If you plan on going, you are advised to purchase those through the IHSAA website or the Hometown Fan app ahead of arrival. They are required, like we are, in post season events to ONLY accept tickets purchased online or with a credit or debit card at the gate.
https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/
Field trip today for Entering the Job World class!!
Check out West Elementary's October Newsletter: https://secure.smore.com/n/0q9vc
Please read our latest press release:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ApajjoUsnBnjYSk_xVqdtPlOWfE4uJ3Z/edit
On National First Responders Day, we thank the courageous individuals who put themselves in harm’s way to keep us safe. Your dedication and bravery make our community stronger! 💪
The Volleyball Regional Semi-Final at Grundy Center is being streamed on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@grundycenterspartans/featured
Absentee ballots can still be cast in person at the Palo Alto County Auditor’s Office through Monday, November 4.
Voting is available weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with special hours planned for Saturday, November 2, from 8:00am to 5:00pm. The auditor’s office is located on the main floor of the Palo Alto County Courthouse in Emmetsburg.
A valid ID is needed to vote.
A $29.75 million general obligation bond for Emmetsburg CSD is on the ballot. If it’s approved, funds would be used to construct a new PK-4 school to replace West Elementary.
Learn more: https://www.emmetsburgbond.org
It’s Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month! Want to boost your EQ? Practice self-awareness. 🧘
Take a few minutes each day to reflect on how you respond to different emotions and situations. This can help you better manage your reactions in the future.
