Sleep helps our children grow!
• Adequate sleep improves grades, learning abilities, and memory
• Enhance positive moods and behavior
• Healthier weight and appearance
• Help perform better in sports and other extracurricular activities
Ensuring that our youth get ample, rejuvenating sleep is crucial for their overall well-being and can pave the way for a brighter future!
Exposure to blue light at night disrupts natural sleep patterns, so avoiding it before bedtime is most beneficial for a good night's rest. Blue light from the sun helps to keep us alert during the day, and this is also the same effect that the screens of our smart devices create. Make it a habit of turning off smart devices 2-3 hours before bedtime for optimal sleep.
Join us tomorrow for volleyball as we take on Maricopa on our home turf! The game starts at 3:30 PM. Elk Hills School District is located at 501 Kern St, Tupman, CA 93276 #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Here are some tips for handling TVs, tablets, phones, and other tech to make sure your kids get a good night's sleep.
• Make it a habit to turn off smart devices 2 hours before bedtime. This practice can help children wind down before sleeping.
• Turn off notifications on their devices to reduce distractions.
• Use "night mode" on children's devices before it gets dark to block the blue light. Blue light from screens can interfere with melatonin production, making it harder to fall asleep.
• Keep smart devices out of the bedroom to avoid temptations.
• Consider creating a Family Tech Planner to set boundaries for screen time.
• Lastly, lead by example and be a role model for your children by setting limits on your own screen time.
According to Project Sleep, nearly 70% of high school adolescents sleep less than the recommended 8-9 hours a night.
Dr. Michael Figueroa, who supports the Children's Cabinet of West Kern, indicates that students report being absent because they stay up late scrolling through social media or playing video games.
Does this sound familiar? Lack of adequate sleep can have significant effects on students' academic performance, mental health, and overall physical well-being. From September 16-20, 2024, we are collaborating with Student Sleep Health Week, organized by American Academy of Sleep Medicine to raise awareness about the importance of ensuring that children get sufficient sleep.
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Tiffany/1st Grade Aide
My name is Mrs Tiffany, this will be my second year as an aide at Elk Hills. I have two daughters that have gone to Elk Hills since kindergarten. I love being a part of the Elk Hills community because it’s like a family. Since it’s such a small school you really get to know the staff and the students. I’m so excited for this school year! I love spending time with my family, and riding horses. We stay busy with barrel racing and rodeo. We also love to travel and do anything outdoors.
Join us tomorrow for our flag football game at Maricopa Unified School District to cheer on our Elks! The game starts at 3:30 PM. Maricopa Unified School District is located at 955 Stanislaus st. Maricopa, CA 93252 #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Our second Power League Flag Footbal and Volleyball games of the year are next week! Flag Football is Tuesday, September 17th, 2024 @ 3:30 PM and will be held at Maricopa Unified School District. Volleyball is Thursday, September 19th, 2024 @ 3:30 PM and will be held here at Elk Hills School District. Come support our Elks! #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Don't forget: Our first Power League volleyball game of the season is tomorrow here at Elk Hills School at 3:30 PM! We will be going up against General Shafter. Come out and support our Elks! #GoElks #WeAreElks
The County of Kern is hosting a career expo on Saturday, September 14th, 2024 from 9 AM-1 PM. Dress to impress and bring a resume!
Attention Elk Hills Families, We are happy to announce that we will be holding our Second Annual Grandparents' Day Celebration tomorrow, September 11, at 9:00am, in the school auditorium. We invite any grandparents who have grandchildren at Elk Hills to join us for light refreshments with their grandchildren along with some fun activities together! Don't miss out on this fun event honoring our grandparents!
Attention Flag Football Parents:
Please note that tomorrow, September 10, we have our first football game at Semitropic. We can transport your student to the game and back to the school. If you attend the game, you can take your student home from the game. Please be sure your student wears black shorts. Thank you!
Parents/Guardians: We would like to have all parents/guardians receiving information as needed. Please see the attached flyer and sign up for the ParentSquare app. This app is different then the Elk Hills School District app, it allows you to connect with your students teacher as well as seeing information. If you have any questions feel free to contact the office at (661)765-7431. Have a great day!!
Don't forget: Our first Power League Flag Football game of the season is tomorrow! Elk Hills vs. Semitropic! The game will take place at Semitropic School District located at 25300 Hwy. 46 Wasco, CA 93276. Come support our Elks! #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Uribe, 2nd grade teacher
My name is Miss Uribe. It is my first year at Elk Hills, and I teach 2nd grade. I love Elk Hills because of the small, family feel. It allows staff to be able to connect with the students a bit more. In my free time, I like to stay active and try new foods. This year, I hope to grow as a teacher and make great connections with my students.
Attention Elk Hills Families, We are happy to announce that we will be holding our Second Annual Grandparents' Day Celebration on Wednesday, September 11, at 9:00am, in the school auditorium. We invite any grandparents who have grandchildren at Elk Hills to join us for light refreshments with their grandchildren along with some fun activities together! Don't miss out on this fun event honoring our grandparents!
Join us for next week's Power League games! On Tuesday, September 10th, we will be playing flag football against Semitropic, the game will be held at Semitropic @ 3:30 PM and on Thursday, September 12th, we will be playing volleyball against General Shafter, the game will be held at Elk Hills @ 3:30 PM. We hope you can make it to both games to support our Elks!
Community Bingo Night starts at 5! See you there!
Staff Spotlight: Mrs. Kaylene, TK/Kindergarten Aide
"Hello! I am Mrs. Kaylene. I am the TK/Kinder Aide. This is my first year working here and I love it! I graduated from Grand Canyon University last fall, and just moved back to Taft this summer. I am married to my high school sweetheart. We have two sons, Kylian and Kai. I love reading and baking, as well as spending time with my family. I am excited to be a part of the Elk Hills community because I am able to see our small family grow and support each other. As a previous Elk Hills School student, I am grateful to have the opportunity to serve and give back to the place that was so welcoming years ago."
Don't forget! Our first Community Bingo Night of the school year is tomorrow at 5 P.M. in the cafeteria! Can't wait to see you all there!
