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6th graders learning about D.A.R.E. from Officer Rumley
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![D.A.R.E. essay due: Dec. 10 (required in order to participate in D.A.R.E. graduation)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/193914/large_JPEG_2018_11_17_16_30_52_380_.jpg)
![lesson 7: nonverbal communication & listening](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/193913/large_JPEG_2018_11_17_16_29_36_027_.jpg)
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6th graders learning about D.A.R.E. from Officer Rumley
![lesson 7: nonverbal communication & listening](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/193901/large_JPEG_2018_11_17_16_29_36_027_.jpg)
![D.A.R.E. essay due: Dec. 10 (required in order to participate in D.A.R.E. graduation)](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/193902/large_JPEG_2018_11_17_16_30_52_380_.jpg)
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Please come to the Elementary Leadership Day on November 20 at 9:00! Come see all the great things happening in our school! No RSVP required and everyone is invited!
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In 2nd grade Technology class we are learning how to type! We are using the program Keyboarding Without Tears!
![Working on identifying where each key is at on the keyboard!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/190939/large_1542225982000.jpeg)
![This week we are focusing on HOME ROW and keeping both hands on the keyboard when we type!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/190938/large_1542225982000.jpeg)
![Students work on mouse skills and learn a few new vocabulary words!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/190937/large_1542225982000.jpeg)
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Join us tomorrow, November 14th, from 5:30-7:00 pm in the MS/HS library for the School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting. We will prioritize action steps to meet previously set goals.
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Learning about making good choices with Officer Dinkla
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Winners of Hormel/Osceola Foods “Why I honor the Flag” essay contest. Moyra Hicks, Amy Morales, and Madelyn Sweeney. Congratulations!!
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Celebrating and honoring our Veterans at Clarke Elementary.
![Star Spangled Banner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/187405/large_1541794195000.jpeg)
![Posting the flags](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/187404/large_1541794195000.jpeg)
![Introducing the ceremony](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/187406/large_1541794195000.jpeg)
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Come and visit OZ when the HS Drama and Music Departments present The Wizard of Oz this Friday @ Saturday @ 7:30. Reserved seats $7, General admission $5.
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Our 6D students decorated our door to honor the veterans. We are excited to honor them this Friday at 2:00 pm at our assembly in the new gym.
![6D students wanted to honor the veterans by decorating our door.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/185387/large_JPEG_2018_11_07_17_10_11_621_.jpg)
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Join us Tuesday, November 13th from 5:30-7 pm at Clarke HS for a free Thanksgiving feast. Open to Clarke school district families. We will be offering a free family photo and a take home fun activity. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Reminder elementary families! Our Veterans Day assembly will be this Friday, November 9th at 2:00. ALL veterans are welcome to attend! We will have tours and refreshments starting at 1:30.
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Watch Clarke 4th graders talk about reading
https://whotv.com/2018/11/05/fluency-study-shows-another-tool-to-help-students-improve-reading-skills/
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Elementary: Please join us for a PTCO Meeting tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Library.
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It was game day in 6th grade TAG, but with a special twist. All games were designed and built by the students! Their games ranged from electronically coded adventure games and creative puzzles to board games and new sports. Students were innovative and inspired!
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Elementary: Please remember to pick up your student’s fundraiser items TODAY, from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
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Elementary: Please remember to pick up your student’s fundraiser items on Monday, November 5, from 3 – 6 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
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Please disregard the message about PTCO tonight. It was sent in error. Thank you.
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6th graders: remember to get your flag essay typed up and submitted via Google docs by October 30. It must be at least 300 words and include 5 paragraphs minimum.
Keep up the good work!!
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![300 words minimum; 5 paragraphs min. (1 introduction, 3 body paragraphs, and 1 conclusion) minimum. Winners will be announces at our Veterans assembly on November 9th at 2:00.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/173550/large_JPEG_2018_10_26_08_36_21_702_.jpg)
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6th Graders working on new essay, "Why I Honor the American Flag".
300 words minimum.
Due: Tuesday, October 30th typed.
*1st Place: $50 Visa gift card, award certificate, and will be featured in print.
*2nd and 3rd Place: each get a $25 Visa gift card & award certificate.