Owyhee Combined School

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Week of March 17

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Spring Break is on its way soon. We'll have an early out March 27 and the break will be March 31-April 3. School resumes April 7.

Reading week was last week and was filled with reading, dress up days and a visiting author. Visiting Author/Illustrator Jannie Ho gave a presentation to the students on Tuesday. The students were very engaged and asked a lot of good questions and learned the basics of making a graphic novel. Reading is Fun!

The 3rd Quarter ends March 20. Elementary Academic Awards will be presented March 26.

Notice of Public Hearing - Tribal Consultation is scheduled Thursday, March 20 at 11 AM PST in Elko and available via Google Meet.

The annual school spelling bee was held Wednesday, January 15.

1st Grade: Ayra Qadir - 1st; Leo Thomas - 2nd

2nd Grade: Sayen Sope - 1st; Kalvin Thorpe - 2nd; Paulina Perez - 3rd

3rd Grade: Anna Mitchell - 1st

4th Grade: Nevaeh McKinney - 1st; Veyron Roa - 2nd;  Weston Jones - 3rd

5th Grade: Nolan Thomas - 1st; Ryland Whiterock - 2nd;  Airabella Smith - 3rd

6th Grade: Tabitha Ames - 1st;  Kora Thorpe - 2nd; Lena Kelly - 3rd

The top 3 from 5th and 6th grade attended the district spelling bee on February 14th in Elko and did a commendable job.

Students and staff are being recognized for their hard work each month. February students of the month are:

PK ~Oaklyn Baker is able to spell and write her full name. Her behavior has also improved in the classroom by staying on task.

K ~ Tate Marsh has shown so much improvement this year! He is showing his ability to read by reading the SmartBoard!

1st ~ Eagle-Chief Ridley does his best to stay on track. He speaks up when he needs help and takes his time when working on assignments. He is kind and helpful in the classroom.

2nd - Poinsettia Davis

3rd - Tobias Phoenix

4th - Duke Dick, has been better about handling his emotions when he get frustrated.

6th Walker - Audrina Davis - asks daily if she has any missing work, lets me know when she needs help with school work, and has learned to mind her own business.

6th Malicoat - Taby Ames has improved her grades considerably. Always helpful in the classroom, able to help other students with understanding their assignments.

Lbrary - Tebatoni John

Ag ~ Treyvin Hanks

Art -Brody Kelly

P.E. - Jr. High~ Brody Kelly; High school ~ Kyleigh Strawbuck

Scissons ~ Cash Thomas, follows directions, plays hard and is fair & respectful to everyone

King - Kyleigh Strawbuck, she has gotten her assignments completed and turned in first.

Egan - Makayla Estevan- Always on time for class and doesn't hesitate when asked to help.

Paradise - Kody Rose- Positive attitude with tremendous growth!!

The next meeting will be March 18, 2025. The meetings begin at 5:30 PM local time and are held in the Elko Board Room. The March 18 ECSD Board meeting will be held at the Owyhee Combined School.

Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for TRIO. Students may begin the application process toward the end of the 8th grade if interested. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Imholte, ext. 2307 at the school. Katie will be at the school two days a week - scheduled Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

You may also contact the TRIO Upward Bound office at (208) 426-2318.

The monthly Title VI meeting is scheduled March 17 in Elko and via Google Meet.

The Braves track team will travel to compete in the Ward Coates Invitational in Spring Creek on March 21 and to the Lowry Invitational Meet in Winnemucca on the 22nd.