
2nd grade has been studying Ancient China and the many inventions that came from there. Today they are working in groups to create their own book about Ancient China!





The JV football game with Axtell on Monday is cancelled. They do not have enough to play JV. We tried very hard to find another opponent with no luck. All other games vs Axtell on Monday remain as scheduled.

In Unit 2 of CKLA, the 3rd graders are learning about animals! This lesson was on fish. Students had to write down everything they know about fish, then present it to their class! Mrs. Schopke's class was full of previous knowledge about fish!









I missed it on the information sheet....there is no JV volleyball on Thursday due to lack of player numbers for Overton and Wilcox-Hildreth. There will only be a Varsity schedule. GO BUFFS!!

Here is the information for the Elm Creek JH Volleyball Invite on Wednesday, September 13th. This will be held at Bertrand due to fire alarm testing at Elm Creek Public Schools. The start time is 2 PM. Good luck ladies!!
Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IxzzSkdrl5Bc8Sj5DRaF7R2W-GGb6iD8/view?usp=sharing
Game Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lVLEtgtrTQwKGmSOPm00FTLXpsbofuyP/view?usp=sharing

Here is the info for High School JV/V Volleyball Triangular this Thursday, September 14th at Overton 5 PM start time for Game 1. GO BUFFS!!
JV/V play at the same time in separate gyms:
Game 1: Overton vs Wilcox-Hildreth
Game 2: Wilcox-Hildreth vs Elm Creek
Game 3: Elm Creek vs Overton
Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZwRPnBmT04BuN4OGyfp2jr9B-vNGZT6/view?usp=drive_link

Here is the info for the football game on Friday night. We are playing in Wolbach, Nebraska 7 pm kickoff. They are also having a steak dinner (while supplies last) for their homecoming. The flyer is attached if you want to go early. GO BUFFS!!!
Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HCblB5nrW5LrgKmQjI5prBa9LrygJJYC2GQLl9kGNqA/edit?usp=sharing
Steak Feed Info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_gQ4I9h3utwp8PTCxrzlTO15RNSuskKE/view?usp=sharing


Reminders for 9/13
-12:00pm dismissal for ALL students. No afternoon preschool.
-A sack lunch will be served to all students before the dismissal.
-Parent teacher conferences begin at 4:30pm.
-4th, 5th, and 6th grade families...You have signed up for a time slot, please visit all of the classroom teachers if time allows. Please pick up your child's folder at a table near the elementary office before you go to the 3rd floor. Mrs. Foster 6th grade reading conferences will be on the secondary side in her classroom in room 803.

The Scholastic Book Fair is here! Open September 12 - 20th. Come and check it out!




Students in Mrs. Keep's accounting class are learning to post from the general journal to the ledger accounts!


Cross country results from Alma--
JH:
Braylen- 9th
Kamden- 8th
Ethan- 7th
Brett- 3rd
Hannah- 4th
HS:
Ayva- 12th
Emma- 7th
Cicely- 2nd
Teagan- 1st
Girls team champions!! Great competing by all the kids who ran today!!











It's MEET DAY!! Our High School and Junior High teams travel to Alma to run in the Alma Invitational. This meet will be run at the Alma Municipal Golf Course. The race order is below. Good luck to all. It looks like a great day to run!
4:30 PM Varsity Girls
5:15 PM Varsity Boys
6:00 PM Junior High Boys & Girls
Info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fyK4QIvN1-CzDI3aroxbkzquhl0yrfJXQRD0n9bWN6c/edit


It's Game Day!! The Buffs JH/JV & Reserve travel to Amherst for football and volleyball action. Good luck.....GO BUFFS!!
Also I am needing JH Girls Volleyball pics for Game Day posters. I cannot find any on social media. If you have them email them to Mr Marquez please.



Thank you to the Loomis Cheer Team for the wonderful treats!🍬 We appreciated your kindness and enjoyed visiting with you! 💙💛💚🖤


Lady Buffs fall in set one to Southern Valley 25-18. We have to get the next one.

Lady Buffs fall to SEM 25-20
In the second set and lose the match 2-0. Next up Southern Valley. Let's go ladies!

Elm Creek falls in set 1 to SEM and trails 1-0. Have to get this one ladies.

Sutherland takes set two 22-25 and tied it up 1-1. Winner takes all third set.

Six of our Elm Creek HS band members will be joining the Doane Tiger Pep Band at today's Doane football game! They're working hard in rehearsal - can't wait to see the results!






This week's elementary Golden Buffalo winners! Way to go!
