Book Tasting 2024-25 was a huge success! Thank you to our LIT team: Mrs. Linnell, Mrs. J, Mrs. Cindy, and Mrs. Watts for putting it all together and hosting. The kids enjoyed a variety of books as well as snacks, and many found a new interest in reading! Our annual Book Tasting event is just one way we help students to devlop a love of reading. By introducing them to a plethora of books from both fiction and non-fiction categories they are able to find at least one book that piques their interest and encourages them to read!
Reading to and with your childen, as well as having them read to you, is a very important part of helping them develop important reading skills, and it's a great time to bond and talk about your child's day!
Elk Hills School District is a proud participant in the Little Free Library program, so if you ever need a book for reading time at home, please take one from our Little Free Library located on Kern St. on the northeast side of the school!
Join us for the first PTO meeting of the 24-25 school year, tomorrow at 3 PM in the cafeteria! All are welcome! #WeAreElks
Staff Spotlight: Miss Negrete, 1st grade teacher
Hello! My name is Isabel Negrete. I'm excited to be Elk Hills' first grade teacher! This is my 1st year as a teacher, but I have been working in education for about 4 years and I absolutely love it. I earned my bachelor's degree in Liberal studies from CSUB. I love that Elk Hills is a small school and the sense of community that comes along with it. I’m looking forward to creating a safe space for children to learn and having a little class family. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family as well as watching movies and going to amusement parks. I love all things Disney and Universal studios! This school year we will explore fascinating topics and engage in interactive activities in our classroom. We will have fun, challenging tasks that will help us reach our goals! I will guide and support each student to the best of my abilities. I’m looking forward to a successful school year!
Join us tomorrow for our flag football game at General Shafter School District to cheer on our Elks! The game starts at 3:30 PM. General Shafter School District is located at 1825 Shafter Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93313 #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Congratulations to August's Elk of the Month group! We appreciate your dedication to coming to school regularly and following the ELKS Way when you are here. Keep up the great work! #WeAreElks #ElkOfTheMonth #Excellence
Our third Power League Flag Football and Volleyball games of the year are next week! Flag Football is Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 @ 3:30 PM and will be held at General Shafter School District which is located in Bakersfield. Volleyball is Thursday, September 26th, 2024 @ 3:30 PM and will be held at Semitropic Elementary School District which is located in Wasco. Come support our Elks! #GOELKS #WeAreElks
Here are some valuable tips to help kids stay healthy while enjoying video games.
To learn more, please visit digitalmediatreatment.com or sleepeducation.org
Thank you to all the grandparents who came out and allowed us to celebrate you! We loved seeing all the interactions between you and your grandchildren. We know how vital your role is in the lives of your grandchildren. We appreciate all you have done and will continue to do!
The first PTO meeting of the 24-25 school year is Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 from 3 PM-4 PM in the cafeteria. Please join us as we discuss the upcoming school year, fundraising opportunities, events, and more! ALL ARE WELCOME! #WeAreElks
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
