Options Virtual Charter School
Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Class
by: Mindy Binnie
Mondays January 6 - February 3, Options students can participate in swim lessons through the Geneva Lakes YMCA. The cost is $30 per student and Options will cover the rest of the cost for this P.E. class. If your student is in second grade, they may participate in the Safety Around the Water class for free because they will qualify for the SPLASH swim grant class. Please DO NOT sign up if you plan on missing more than one class. Class times are as follows: Second Graders Safety Around Water 3-3:30 pm Lessons Level 1-2 3:30-4:10 pm Lessons Level 3+ 4:10-4:50 pm If you have questions about what level your student is at please contact The YMCA swim director at gertrude.suhajda@glymca.org or check with Mrs. Binnie for a flow chart of levels. Here is some basic leveling information: If you answer no to either of these 2 questions, then choose Level 1 & 2. If you answer yes to the following 2 questions, then choose Level 3-5. Can they go under water or jump in without fear? or Can they swim front crawl and back crawl for 4 of their body length or 15 yards (1/2 length of the lap pool)? ***REGISTRATION IS DUE by Friday, December 13th*** ***Swim may be canceled if we do not have at least 15 participants signed up for Leveled classes***
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Fall Tennis
by: Mindy Binnie
Options full time returning students are eligible to take tennis class at Four Lakes Athletic Club in Elkhorn this fall. There is a $30 fee this year to help cover the cost of the activity fees. 8 week session on Mondays from September 9th to October 28th during the following times. Classes are separated by ages/skills according to FLAC: 1:30-2:30 p.m. for 4-6 year olds 2:30-3:30 p.m. for 7-9 year olds 3:30-4:30 p.m. for 10 years old and older There are limited spaces so if you will be missing more than 1 class please do not sign up. Sign up as soon as possible since we start soon! Late registrations will be accepted if there is room on the tennis courts. Registration due by Thursday, September 5th at midnight. You must provide your own racket due to safety and sanitation measures. Rackets are available to purchase at FLAC for $20.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Skelly's Farm Market Fall Activities
by: Mindy Binnie
Come join us for a hayride, apple cider donut and apple cider drink in a reusable apple shaped cup that students can take home, and then spend some time playing and exploring with other Options families. The hayride will take place at 10:30, so please arrive and be ready to go at 10am. Please meet at the outdoor snack area. Tickets are $10 each and an extra $3 for the snack. Activities that are offered are: Wagon Ride: Take a ride through our fields and follow the interactive story with Farmer Jack’s Choose-Your-Farm-Adventure. Snack: Purchase a donut and apple cider sipper for each participant. Sippers are a reusable apple shaped cup that students can take home. Snacks will be handed out after the hayride. Pumpkin patch: Everyone (kids and adults) gets to select a small sized pumpkin to take home from our special schoolhouse patch. Playground: Play on any of our play structures or areas. Corn Maze: Try either or both corn mazes. Smartphone GPS is available for adventurous leaders. The corn maze is typically not recommended for groups 1st grade and younger due to the size, but you can optionally exit after a few checkpoints. Older students can utilize additional in-maze activities and projects. Story Time: Visit the Storybook Grove near the creek and choose a fall themed children’s book from our little book barn. Storybook Trail: Jack and the Cornstalk puts a spin on a classic fairytale while teaching about how corn grows on classroom sized signs. Extra follow-up activities available in the online teacher portal for more learning after you return to school. Website for more information: https://www.skellysfarmmarket.com/fall-activities Registrations due by Friday, September 20th, 2024 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Madison Capitol and Zoo
by: Mindy Binnie
Please join us on Friday, April 4, 2025 as we travel to the Madison Capitol for a tour and then to the Zoo to see the animals! You are welcome to attend the Capitol, the Zoo, or both! Registration is for sign-up purposes only - there are no fees for these 2 trips. Madison Capitol Information - 9:00 am - Limit of 80 attendees Tours begin promptly at 9:00 am in the tour orientation center located in the southeast basement of the capitol. Access to the orientation center via the metal doors beneath the grand stairs on Martin Luther King Blvd. Please allow sufficient time to arrive and be ready to start. Late arrivals may be able to join the group, but it is not guaranteed. Groups may be combined. The tour will last approximately 45 to 55 minutes. Groups may see the Rotunda, the Supreme Court, the Governor's Conference Room, the Assembly, the Senate and the North Hearing Room (all subject to availability). Facemasks are optional and not required in the Capitol Building or on Capitol Tours. Madison Zoo Information: We will be meeting at the zoo between 10:30-11:00 am. We will meet right inside the zoo to the right where there are benches and seating. This should give the capitol tour enough time to head to the zoo if joining us. There is no tour at the zoo, it is an on your own visit. You are welcome to enjoy your visit with other Options families and staff. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All parents/chaperones must remain with your student(s) at all times. Registration closes at midnight on Friday, March 21, 2025.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
TraXside Skating
by: Mindy Binnie
Welcome to TraXside Skating! We are excited to host your event on Friday, February 21st starting at 10am and depart at 2pm for a 4 hour skating session. Your Cost is $9 for a 4 hour session for all students, siblings, and skating adults. You will be charged $5 for all non-skaters. EVERYONE WILL PAY AT THE DOOR - SIGN-UP is for registration only. Field trip may be cancelled because of low attendance. Personal Equipment is allowed but must be checked prior to use. We do not rent helmets or safety pads, if a student requires them, they must bring their own. We only have Quad Skates at TraXside, if a student would prefer to bring their own skates or rollerblades, they are welcome to do so. Spending Money is the student’s responsibility. TraXside skating is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Our Rules of conduct are clearly stated at the beginning of each session, if a student will not follow the rules, they will be asked to remove their skates and sit for the remainder of the session. This is for their own and everyone’s safety around them. Liability Please refer to https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/895/II/525 TraXside is not responsible for any injuries which may occur in our facility. All guests will skate at their own risk. If you or your guests are not willing to accept these risks, please don’t enter our facility. Also, TraXside is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. We do provide coin-operated lockers and recommend locking up all personal belongings. All Registration due by Friday, January 31, 2025 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
TimberRidge Waterpark
by: Mindy Binnie
Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE WATERPARK. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. All swimmers, aged 12 months or older, must purchase passes. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All chaperones must stay in attendance at the waterpark at all times. Registrations due by Friday, February 28, 2025 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Water Park
by: Mindy Binnie
Waterpark date is 11/15/2024 Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK IS ALLOWED IN THE WATERPARK. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. ALL swimmers, 12 months old and older, must pay the $15 fee. Children who are not yet toilet-trained must wear swim diapers. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All chaperones must stay in attendance at the waterpark at all times. Registrations due by Friday, November 1st, 2024 at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
EAST Autism shirts 2024
by: Mindy Binnie
EAST is selling shirts to raise awareness about Autism and neurodiversity. The money raised will be used to support our mission. The mission of EAST (Elkhorn Autism Support Team) is to provide support, education, and resources while increasing understanding about autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. Our supports include posting monthly tips for staff members to reference, problem-solving and collaborating with staff about the needs of specific students, and developing professional development for teachers, staff and community. Please consider purchasing a shirt to show your EASD and EAST pride! All orders are due by 3/15/2024 at midnight so they can be available in April for Autism month. We will contact everyone by email when they are ready and all orders will be sent to the school of your choice for pick up. Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Martial Arts Spring Class
by: Mindy Binnie
This year our spring athletic opportunity will be Martial Arts through AKF Martial Arts of Delavan LLC. *Class will run for 6 weeks in Delavan at their gym *There will be 3 class offerings with a cap of 20 students per class: -4-6 year-olds: 10:30 am - 11:00 am -7+ : 11:00 am - 11:45 am -7+: 11:45 am - 12:30 pm *Cost of classes will be $30 per student (Options will pay the remainder of the fee) *Please only sign-up if you are able to make all the classes Information from the instructors: Each week, beginning April 1st - May 6th, we will focus on a different character trait that aligns with our core values and promotes personal growth and development. The topics we have selected are as follows: Week 1: Courtesy Week 2: Humility Week 3: Integrity Week 4: Perseverance Week 5: Self-control Week 6: Indomitable Spirit During each session, our experienced instructors will facilitate interactive discussions, engaging activities, and practical exercises that encourage students to explore and understand the importance of these character traits. By delving into these topics, we aim to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that nurtures not only academic excellence but also the development of essential life skills.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
EAST Chili Cookoff 2024
by: Mindy Binnie
To be used for donations or tickets the night of the Chili Cook Off
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
The Lofty Life - Circus skills Field Trip
by: Mindy Binnie
Come join Options and learn how to perform Circus skills!!! From Aerial Silks, Hoop, Trapeze to Acro to Wire Walking, Juggling, & Poi, we are going to do it ALL! Our hour and a half field trip will have your child laughing, playing, and exploring all things circus. $10 fee per Options student attending. $15 for non-Options students - must email Mrs. Binnie for sign-up and charging: binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us. Priority will be given to current Options students. Two Sessions to choose from (limit of 20 students per session): 11 AM -12:15 PM 1 PM - 2:15 PM Please come dressed in clothing you can move/dance in.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Class
by: Mindy Binnie
Mondays January 29 - February 26, Options students can participate in swim lessons through the Geneva Lakes YMCA. The cost is $30 per student and Options will cover the rest of the cost for this P.E. class. If your student is in second grade, they may participate in the Safety Around the Water class for free because they will qualify for the SPLASH swim grant class. Please DO NOT sign up if you plan on missing more than one class. Class times are as follows: Second Graders Safety Around Water 12:15-1pm Lessons Level 1-2 1-1:45pm Lessons Level 3+ 1:45-2:30pm If you have questions about what level your student is at please contact The YMCA swim director at gertrude.suhajda@glymca.org or check with Mrs. Binnie for a flow chart of levels. Here is some basic leveling information: If you answer no to either of these 2 questions, then choose Level 1 & 2. If you answer yes to the following 2 questions, then choose Level 3-5. Can they go under water or jump in without fear? or Can they swim front crawl and back crawl for 4 of their body length or 15 yards (1/2 length of the lap pool)? ***REGISTRATION IS DUE by Friday, December 15th*** ***Swim may be canceled if we do not have at least 15 participants signed up for Leveled classes***
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Ice Skating
by: Mindy Binnie
Come Skate with Options at Eble Park in Brookfield, WI! Eble Park is an indoor skating facility run through the Waukesha County Parks. Cost is $10 per skater, which includes admission and skate rentals. Skate Rentals: Both figure and hockey skates are available to rent in the following sizes: Toddler: size 6 through 13 Child/Adult: size 1 through 14 Skate Aids: Eble Park Ice Arena now has skate aids available to rent, thanks to a generous donation by the Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin. The cost to rent is $8.00 per public skate session. Please note the following policies when renting: • Skate aids are only for children and adults who need assistance balancing on the ice. They may not be used for experienced skaters. • Patrons must be 18 years old to rent; children using the skate aids must always have adult supervision. • Patrons are required to leave a set of keys or photo ID for collateral. • Any skaters misusing the skate aids will be asked to return them and will not receive a refund. Lunch: You are free to bring a cold lunch with, or they will have concessions open for lunch options. All food must be consumed in the lobby - not the ice area. They offer many concession options, along with "meal deals for $6.00 per person. Meal Deals include: 1 FOOD ITEM: Hot Dog, Brat, Personal Pizza, Pretzel, Ramen Noodles, or Nachos 1 SIDE ITEM: Chips, Popcorn, or Cookies 1 BEVERAGE: 20 oz. Bottled Soda (Pepsi products), 20 oz. Bottled Lemonade, or 20 oz. Bottled Water.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Admirals Hockey Education Game
by: Mindy Binnie
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!! Come join us for a fun time watching an Admirals game with an extra educational twist! Fun and unique curriculum (every student will be provided a workbook to take home with them!), opportunities for students and staff to participate in game promotions, and cold lunch carry-ins allowed! Please arrive between 9am-10:15. Options will have a group reserved section and tickets will be handed out ahead of time so you can just meet at the seats! Bring a cold lunch or snacks to eat while at the game! Game is open to all Options students, families, and friends. Each ticket is $8. This is an academy teaching day; however, since it is a learning experience along with the game all students in attendance will have excused absences. Promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUwFQ0WBIrY ALL Reservations need to be signed up by Friday, September 8th to ensure tickets and the best seats we can get!
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Options Family Santa Cruise
by: Mindy Binnie
***REGISTRATION IS FULL - PLEASE EMAIL MINDY BINNIE TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST (binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us)*** Welcome Options families to the Santa Cruise!!! Embark on a Magical Christmas Boat Cruise to Santa’s Hideaway! Along your 40-minute lake tour you will be enchanted by lighted displays that tell the story of your journey. From the boat, sneak a peek at the shoreline to see Santa’s Hideaway and Santa himself as he reads the names of the children on board. There is a limit of 125 tickets for the boat. Ticket Prices - Children 3 and under - free (they do count as passengers) Children 4-17 - $10.00 Adults 18+ - $10.00 (limited to 2 per family at the discounted rate. Additional adults are $19 each) Parking: Park on the upper level as you enter Pier 290/Gage Marine.* Enter the decorated, clearly marked door of the Christmas Tree Festival by 6:00 for check in and information. We will meet as a group and all board the boat around 6:15. No late arrivals accepted. While waiting you can purchase refreshments, enjoy the decorations, and view the fund-raising raffle items in the building. You will then be gathered as a group and walked to your boat in time for departure. There is also a ground level entrance on the lower level side door of the Tree Festival if needed. The boats are enclosed and heated for everyone’s comfort but keep in mind you are on a boat in Wisconsin. Conditions may still be somewhat cool on the boat. Dress appropriately for the weather for walking to and from your car, in the Tree Festival and on the boat. The Christmas Tree Festival Building is enclosed and heated. The boats that we use for Santa Cruises – Lady of the Lake, Grand Belle – are accessible for boarding the boat but the restrooms on board can not accommodate a wheelchair. There are accessible restrooms at Pier 290 restaurant. We appreciate knowing ahead if you have special needs so that we can make accommodations. There will be refreshments available for purchase in the Tree Festival Building, but not on the boat. You are welcome to carry your purchases from the Tree Festival on to the boat to enjoy during your Santa Cruise. You can also bring a small snack or beverage from home, but no alcohol or coolers. Accessibility: The boats for Santa Cruise are wheelchair accessible but the restrooms on board cannot accommodate a wheelchair. There are accessible restrooms at PIER 290 restaurant. We appreciate knowing ahead if you have special needs so that we can make accommodations. ADA Service Animals Allowed: We allow ONLY ADA certified, trained, and properly identified SERVICE animals that are trained to assist with a specific disability. No other pets can be permitted. This includes emotional support animals and therapy animals. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us ALL RESERVATIONS ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 at midnight - no exceptions.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Busy Barn Farm Adventures
by: Mindy Binnie
Bring your family and enjoy Busy Barns Adventure Farm! This field trip offers a hands-on learning environment where children play and learn outdoors. The education barn offers hands-on learning including our educational hand hole discovery box, simulated milking cow 'Holly the Holstein,' farm scale, bolt table, and rocking farm animals. Sit awhile at our movie theater to enhance your learning experience about agriculture in Wisconsin. We share a new agriculture topic with our guests every year. Visit and feed all our furry and feathered friends in the animal bar. Take a tractor-drawn wagon ride around the farm property. (Dependent on weather and field conditions.) Trivia Corn Maze (15 -20 minutes) - Enjoy our 5-acre maze and test your knowledge on agriculture as you answer questions to find your way out. Bring a picnic lunch along as there is no food available on this day. Be advised that we do not have drinking fountains at the farm so plan to bring drinking water along and an extra gallon to refill kids bottles. Please arrive by 11 am. When you arrive, we will meet as a group along the fence, when coming up to the admission building. Students will receive animal feed and a pumpkin (fall), along with many great memories! We will also have a hayride (weather permitting). Tickets are $8 per person. Children under 1 are free. Families and friends are all welcome! Questions? Please contact Mrs. Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminders: All parents/chaperones must remain at Busy Barns during the field trips. All Registrations due by Friday, October 6th at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Waterpark 3-15-2024
by: Mindy Binnie
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED!!! Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. Adults who would like to swim must also pay the $15 fee. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All chaperones must stay in attendance at the waterpark at all times. All Registrations due by Friday, March 8th at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Water Park - 12/1/2023
by: Mindy Binnie
Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. Adults who would like to swim must also pay the $15 fee. Questions? Please contact Mindy Binnie @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder: All chaperones must stay in attendance at the waterpark at all times. All Registrations due by Friday, November 17th at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Old World Wisconsin
by: Mindy Binnie
Join in on our fall field trip at Old World Wisconsin! We will be participating in their Village Quest program. In small teams students explore the Crossroads Village completing a set of tasks and solving a Time Travel mystery. They solve puzzles, ask question to gather data, check their sources, and navigate using a compass and map. A Historic Text guides their journey and a Teacher Key helps track who measures up and who solves the mystery! Students are $8 each and parents are $10. Children under 5 can come free of charge, but they won't be able to join the Village Quest. We will be participating in the Village Quest and then there will be a tent space for us to eat lunch together afterwards, so bring a cold lunch too! You will have time to visit the gift shop during lunch if you choose. Schedule: 9:45am- ARRIVAL 10:00am – Launch Village Quest 11:30pm – Lunch 12:30pm – Departure Please contact Mrs. Mindy Binnie with any questions @ binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us Reminder - all parents/chaperones must be in attendance at all times. Sign-Up will close on Friday, September 15th at midnight.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Fall Tennis
by: Mindy Binnie
Options full time returning students in K-8th grade are eligible to take tennis class at Four Lakes Athletic Club in Elkhorn this fall. There is a $25 fee this year to help cover the cost of the activity fees. 8 week session on Monday's from September 11th to October 30th during the following times: 12-1 p.m. for 4-9 year olds 1-2 p.m. for 9 year olds and older 2-3 p.m. for 4-10 year olds There are limited spaces so if you will be missing more than 1 class please do not sign up. Sign up as soon as possible since we start soon! Late registrations will be accepted if there is room on the tennis courts. Registration due by Friday, September 8th at midnight. You must provide your own racket due to safety and sanitation measures. Rackets are available to purchase at FLAC for $20.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
4K - 5th Grade 2023 FIELD DAY!
by: Mindy Binnie
We are excited to be offering this year's 4K-5th grade field day at the Lake Geneva Youth Camp on Thursday, May 25th from 8:30am-12:30pm! Students should be dropped off at Lake Geneva Youth Camp at 8:30 am; activities will last until noon. Students will then be able to have picnic lunches with their friends from 12-12:30pm. If your student(s) will not be participating in lunch, they will need to be picked up at 12 noon. There are 2 options for lunches: you can sign up to purchase a school cold lunch for your student that day or you can provide a lunch from home. Students will be grouped upon arrival and be able to rotate through 3 activities at the grounds: the climbing wall, the giant swing, and an inflatable obstacle course. Please have students wear appropriate clothing and tennis shoes. If you would like to be a chaperone for Field Day, please sign up. Options will pay for our current 4K-5th grade students to participate; however, we are asking the chaperones to purchase a day pass at a reduced rate of $10 (Options will cover the remainder of the cost for this fee) Please fill out for each student that is attending! All responses need to be sent in by Friday, May 5th, 2023. Any questions? Please contact Mrs. Binnie @ binnmI@elkhorn.k12.wi.us
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Gymnastics and Ninja Classes at WCGC
by: Mindy Binnie
Who wants to swing and jump? WCGC is offering classes to our Options students this spring. Classes are limited to 12 students per class in order to ensure all students are able to participate in all the activities. There is a $30 fee to help cover the cost of the class; Options will pay the remaining fees. Please make sure you are signing up for the correct classes when you register since there are multiple offerings for ages and times. Classes will run for 7 weeks from Monday, March 6 to Monday, May 8th (no class March 27, April 10, and May 1). Registration will be open until Wednesday, March 1st at midnight, or until classes are full. Sessions will be cancelled and refunded if they are not filled. 1pm: 4K - 6 year old Ninja & 7 year old - 12 year old Gymnastics 2pm: 4K - 6 year old Gymnastics & 7 year old - 12 year old Ninja 3pm: 7 year old - 12 year old Gymnastics & 7 year old - 12 year old Ninja Options students may only choose one physical education class per trimester at the $30 fee. If you would like your students to attend both Martial Arts and Tumbling, you will need to contact Mindy Binnie binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us and will be asked to pay $130 per student to cover the cost of both classes. Priority will be given to students taking only 1 of the classes and if there is extra room we will be happy to accommodate a second class. Class Descriptions: Gymnastics Classes: Our gymnastics classes are designed for school age kids. Children will be introduced to basic gymnastics skills on all Olympic gymnastics events. Emphasis is placed on improving fitness levels to allow for the safe learning of skills and progression development. All classes are 60 minutes long. Ninja Classes: WCGC Ninja classes focus on strength, agility, flexibility, and techniques to conquer any obstacle. Emphasis is placed on improving fitness levels to allow for skill development in jumping, running, climbing, and swinging as well as building self confidence in every child. We use the ninja cage, warped wall, obstacle courses, tramps, and pit to provide a safe and fun experience. Students should wear shorts and a T-shirt, (no buckles or zippers) or a leotard. The children will participate barefoot. Parents are welcome to stay and watch from our viewing area. No parents are allowed in the gym. Students are welcome to bring a water bottle into the gym (we do have a drinking fountain in the gym). No Gatorade or Juice. Please do not come to the gym is you are not feeling well- you may request an open gym pass for makeup.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Water Park - 3-10-2023
by: Mindy Binnie
Let's go swimming! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. Adults who would like to swim must pay the $15 fee. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the face covering and distancing guidelines in place at Timber Ridge Water Park. Registration due by March 3rd, 2023.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Milwaukee Brewers Weather Day Game
by: Mindy Binnie
BREWERS GAME IS APRIL 26, 2023! (the day above is to close the purchasing of tickets only). We have been invited to the Milwaukee Brewers Weather Day! Join us at American Family Field on Wednesday, April 26th for the 14th annual Weather Day. The Brewers are teaming up with the CBS 58 Ready Weather Meteorologists to create an exciting event that will give students an educational and fun-filled day at the ballpark. Students will enjoy a special lesson on severe weather and take part in an interactive Science Fair, followed by a Brewers game against Detroit that afternoon. Plus, each ticket includes a free hot dog and bottle of water. With a lineup filled with fun activities and a variety of affordable pricing options, Weather Day is sure to blow you away! Event begins at 9:30 am and the first pitch is at 12:40! Tickets are $16 a piece for a Terrace Box or Loge Bleachers Seats. I will not know which type of seat we will have until we send in the order and receive the tickets. Tickets need to be purchased ahead of time and ordered, so sign-up is due by Friday, February 3, 2023 to ensure we have seats. This is an academy teaching day; however, since it is a learning experience along with the game all students in attendance will have excused absences. Parking fee applies at the stadium. Please email Mindy Binnie with any questions: binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Geneva Lakes YMCA Swim Classes
by: Mindy Binnie
Mondays January 9 - February 6, Options students can participate in swim lessons through the Geneva Lakes YMCA. The cost is $20 per student and Options will cover the rest of the cost for this P.E. class. If your student is in second grade, they may participate in the Safety Around the Water class for free because they will qualify for the SPLASH swim grant class. Please DO NOT sign up if you plan on missing more than one class. Class times are as follows: Second Graders & Safety Around the Water Class: 12pm - 1pm Levels 1-2: 1pm - 1:45 pm Levels 3 and up: 1:45 pm - 2:30 pm If you have questions about what level your student is at please contact The YMCA swim director at gertrude.suhajda@glymca.org or check with Mrs. Binnie for a flow chart of levels. Here is some basic leveling information: If you answer no to either of these 2 questions, then choose Level 1 & 2. If you answer yes to the following 2 questions, then choose Level 3-5. Can they go under water or jump in without fear? or Can they swim front crawl and back crawl for 4 of their body length or 15 yards (1/2 length of the lap pool)? ***REGISTRATION IS DUE by Friday, December 16th*** ***Swim may be canceled if we do not have at least 15 participants signed up for Leveled classes***
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
EAST Shirts Fall 2022
by: Mindy Binnie
EAST is selling shirts to raise money for the team. The money is used to support our mission. The mission of EAST (Elkhorn Autism Support Team) is to provide support, education, and resources while increasing understanding about autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. Our supports include posting monthly tips for staff members to reference, problem-solving and collaborating with staff about the needs of specific students, and developing professional development for teachers, staff and community. Please consider purchasing a shirt to show your EASD and EAST pride! Shirt design was created by one of our former EASD students. All shirts need to be ordered and printed, so they will be available in January. We will contact everyone by email when they are ready for pick-up. Pick-up will be at one of the EASD schools or the District Office. Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
Options Virtual Charter School
Elkhorn, WI
Milwaukee Public Museum
by: Mindy Binnie
Come have fun and visit the Milwaukee Public Museum with Options families. We will meet at 10 am and you will have the rest of the day to explore and visit the exhibits. Your ticket is for the general museum exhibits only and if you would like to do any other extra exhibits or shows, you would need to pay on your own. We have the lunch room reserved for lunch at 11 am if you chose to bring your own lunch. ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Please meet by inside the Museum by the ticket windows. An Options staff member will meet you there and will hand out your wristbands and sticker. Each school group will receive a welcome and safety talk prior to entering the Museum. Cold lunches will be collected and stored until scheduled lunchroom time. Lockers or bins will be provided for coats subject to availability. We recommend leaving coats and backpacks in the car if possible. Once you are ready to go, you will be free to explore the museum as long as you would like. SAFETY AND RULES OF DECORUM: To ensure a quality visit for all our groups, please follow the guidelines below: All students must be with a teacher or chaperone and supervised at all times. For the safety and enjoyment of all visitors, disruptive or unsafe behavior will not be permitted and may result in the entire group being asked to leave without a refund. No food, gum, beverages, or candy are allowed on the exhibit floors. STUDENT LUNCH OPTIONS @ 11:00am: Bring Your Own Cold Lunch - If you choose to bring your own lunches, you will be scheduled for a lunch period in the Student Lunchroom. We will collect your lunches upon arrival, store them for you, deliver them to your group at your assigned time, and store them again until your departure. MPM cannot provide access to any microwaves or heat any food items. Museum Cafe - Please note that only student groups who purchase lunch from the cafe may dine in the Museum Cafe. PARKING: There are metered spaces available on most downtown streets. There are also several municipal lots near MPM, including MacArthur Square parking structure which is adjacent to the Museum and is accessible via James Lovell Street. The parking structure includes an entrance to the Museum on the Ground level, eliminating the need to walk outside. Additional parking is available through our official hotel partner, Hilton Milwaukee City Center. For more parking options and maps, visit parkmilwaukee.com. The Milwaukee Public Museum is also fully accessible to people with disabilities. Please see our Accessibility page for details.
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Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Waterpark
by: Mindy Binnie
We will be going on another field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. Adults who would like to swim must pay the $15 fee. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the face covering and distancing guidelines in place at Timber Ridge Water Park. Sign-Up will close November 4th, 2022 at midnight.
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Elkhorn, WI
Dancing Horses Holiday Show
by: Mindy Binnie
Enjoy a brand new show that celebrates the 2022 year with music, special effects, dancing horse, acrobatics, and more. Treat yourself and your families to a one-of-a-kind experience, only at The Dancing Horses Theatre! This dazzling spectacle features an array of horse breeds who perform alongside their trainers in this fantastic showing of equestrian artistry. Our show, performed in a state-of-the-art 300-seat theatre, is truly a must-see for any horse lover. Wheelchair-accessible, and fully climate-controlled for all seasons, the venue is both comfortable and accommodating. We have a special $10 a ticket rate for Options students, siblings, and up to 2 adults. Any additional tickets will cost $15 a piece. Limit of 250 people in attendance. Schedule: Arrival 12:00 pm - 12:45pm - while waiting there is a gift shop, concession area, and pony rides for and additional fee 1:00-2:45 show 3:00 departure All tickets need to be purchased by Friday, November 25, 2022 at midnight.
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Elkhorn, WI
Skelly's Farm Market Fall Activities
by: Mindy Binnie
Come join us on a hayride and then spend some time playing and exploring with other Options families. The hayride will take place shortly after 10am, so please arrive and be ready to go by 10. Please meet at the group meet up point banner. After the hayride, you can explore the corn mazes, playground, and everything else the farm has to offer! Your ticket includes the hayride and entrance into one of the corn mazes. Please dress accordingly since we will be outdoors. Website for more information: https://www.skellysfarmmarket.com/fall-activities Sign-Up will close on Friday, October 7th, 2022 at midnight.
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Elkhorn, WI
EAST Autism Month Shirts 2022
by: Mindy Binnie
EAST is selling shirts for Autism Awareness month in April. Money raised is used to support the mission of EAST: to provide support, education, and resources while increasing understanding about autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. This year we have also added scholarships for students with Autism to attend college and summer camps! Please consider purchasing a shirt and show your EASD and EAST pride this April! T-shirts are available and will be delivered as soon as they are printed. We are planning on them arriving before April so staff can wear them for Autism awareness month. If you are a community member, shirts will be available for pickup at your local school, Options, or the District Office. Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions.
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Pettit Ice Center
by: Mindy Binnie
Come Skate with Options Virtual Charter School! KOI Ambassadors conduct a brief safety lesson where students learn the importance of warming up, how to fall correctly, get up and stop on the ice. These skills enhance each student’s experience at the Pettit. When the KOI Instructors give the okay, you can skate on your own as a group, just like a public skating session. KOI Ambassadors stay on the ice to assist those who may need a little extra help and make sure everyone is having fun. Cost: $5.50. This fee includes ice time, skate rental, KOI Ambassador(s) and loads of fun! Lunch: Lunch is on your own. Please bring a bag lunch. COVID POLICY: As of June 1, 2021, per CDC guidance, due to the transmissible nature of the Delta variant, masks are strongly encouraged for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, in public, indoor settings. Masks are not currently mandated by the Milwaukee Health Department. We respectfully request your consideration of others at all times in your social distancing and your health decisions. If you are not feeling well or have been exposed to someone with COVID in the past 14 days, then do not come to the Pettit Center. The Center has been fortunate with the health of its staff and its users to date because all have been thoughtful and respectful of others in their activities here. We request the same going forward so that public skating can be enjoyed safely.
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AKF Martial Arts
by: Mindy Binnie
Friday, March 4 - Friday, April 29th, Options is offering Martial Arts classes at the High School Agility Center. Classes will be offered for 4K-8th graders. The cost is $10 per student and Options will cover the rest of the cost for this P.E. class. Please do not sign up if you will be missing more than 1 class. Class limit of 25 students per class. Class Schedule: 4K - Age 6: 12:30pm - 1pm Age 7 and up: 1pm - 2pm **NEW SESSION** 7 and up: 2pm-3pm!!! Classes will be held every Friday from March 4 - April 29th, with April 29th class running a little longer since it is the final class. April 29th schedule is 4K-6 year olds from 12:15pm - 1pm and the 7 year olds and older class will be from 1pm - 2:00pm and 2:00pm-3:00 pm. Parking: Please park in the visitors spots in the front of the High School and enter through the main office doors. AKF Martial Arts: Our program is designed to help kids build a solid foundation of respect, discipline, hard work, focus, and fun that they will keep and be able to use the rest of their life. In our preschool martial arts classes, your child will get to interact and socialize with other kids. They will also get to focus on developing coordination and body control, while learning to improve and set goals in the process.
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Timber Ridge Water Park - 11/19/2021
by: Mindy Binnie
We will be going on a field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family if they are not swimming. Adults who would like to swim must pay the $15 fee. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the face covering and distancing guidelines in place at Timber Ridge Water Park. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Timber Ridge Water Park
by: Sara Tanner
We will be going on a field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! Please show up at 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the face covering and distancing guidelines in place at Timber Ridge Water Park. You do not have to wear a face-covering while in the water and may take it off while eating or drinking, but they are required in all public areas. If you have a medical condition that you can not wear a face covering you will need to notify the front desk at check-in so that they can give you a special wristband so that all the staff is aware of the exemption. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Timber Ridge Water Park 4/16/21
by: Sara Tanner
We will be going on a field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! Please show up at 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the face covering and distancing guidelines in place at Timber Ridge Water Park. You do not have to wear a face-covering while in the water and may take it off while eating or drinking, but they are required in all public areas. If you have a medical condition that you can not wear a face covering you will need to notify the front desk at check-in so that they can give you a special wristband so that all the staff is aware of the exemption. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Traxside Skate
by: Sara Tanner
We will be skating at Traxside Skate in Burlington. Face coverings are required. Please inform staff at Traxside if you have a medical exemption. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Geneva Youth Camp
by: Sara Tanner
The activity choices will include rock climbing, an inflatable relay, sledding (tubes are provided), and broomball. You may bring Valentine cards for the exchange. Please bring a bag or box with your child's name on it if you plan on participating in the exchange. Face coverings are required unless medically exempt. You may bring a lunch or snack to eat. However, it must be eaten outside the gymnasium. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Elkhorn, WI
Timber Ridge Waterpark 2/1/21
by: Sara Tanner
We will be going on a field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! Please show up at 10 a.m. to check-in and listen to the rules. You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase lunch to eat in the water park. No outside food or drink is allowed in the water park. One complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family. Registering and paying for this trip you are agreeing that you are aware and will follow the state face covering and distancing guidelines. You do not have to wear a face-covering while in the water and may take it off while eating or drinking, but they are required in all public areas. If you have a medical condition that you can not wear a face covering you will need to notify the front desk at check-in so that they can give you a special wristband so that all the staff is aware of the exemption. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Elkhorn, WI
Dancing Horses Holiday Show and Behind the Scenes Tour
by: Sara Tanner
The Dancing Horses Show will start at 12:30. There will be snacks available for purchase to eat during the show and a behind the scenes tour will take place afterwards. By registering, you are aware and will follow the state face covering and distancing guidelines that may exist at the time of this trip. You may take off you face covering while eating or drinking, but they are required in all public areas. If you have a medical condition that you can not wear a face covering you will need to notify the workers at check-in so staff is aware of the exemption. By registering for this event you are acknowledging and understand that you are responsible for the safety of your children on this parent-led trip. Registering you understand the following: 1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk 2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to illness and infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, even if arising from the negligence or fault of the Released Parties; and 3. I hereby knowingly assume the risk of injury, harm, and loss associated with the Activity, including any injury, harm, and loss caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind on the part of the Released Parties. 4. I will not attend the trip if myself or any member of my family has a fever, cold symptoms, is testing for COVID-19, or have been recently exposed to anybody diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Elkhorn, WI
Jerry Smith's
by: Sara Tanner
This field trip, weather permitting, includes: Petting Zoo Jumping Pillow Hayride Corn Maze Playground Equipment 1 Unfrosted sugar cookie (apples are substituted for visitors with allergies) 1 Pie Size Pumpkin If you have allergies and would like the apple option please email tannsa@elkhorn.k12.wi.us as right after registering.
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Dancing Horses Show
by: Sara Tanner
Enjoy a train ride, wagon ride, animal barn petting zoo, and Dancing Horses show. The cost is $12 per person. Please register and pay by 9/20 using this LINK. Space is limited so register early.
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Green Meadow Petting Farm
by: Sara Tanner
We will be meeting at Green Meadows Petting Farm. Enjoy a day on the farm with your child. Each person attending will receive a pumpkin and a hay ride. Those attending in 2nd grade and under can ride a pony. The farm is fun for all ages. If you want to feed chickens or goats please bring quarters. You may pack a lunch to eat at the picnic tables.
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Elkhorn, WI
Royal Oaks Field Trip
by: Sara Tanner
The typical order of your tour is as follows: an educational talk outside in one of the oak groves, a guided walk out to pick your apples, and then you can pick up your donuts and cider as you leave the orchard area. The trip is $8 for all parents and children attending. This price includes a small bag of apples, cup of cider, and doughnut. Also included are a visit to the petting zoo and playground. Kids 2 and under are free. If you'd like to purchase a doughnut and cider for your child that is 2 years and under you can do so for $2. There is limited space during each time slot so please sign up early. You can choose the 1 p.m. or 2 p.m. time slot.
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Children's Theater of Madison Peter Pan
by: Sara Tanner
We will be watching Peter Pan at the Children's Theater of Madison at 10 a.m. Please arrive 30 minutes before the show to get seats.
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Elkhorn, WI
EAST Chili & Soup Cook-Off
by: Mindy Binnie
The Chili cook-off is a family-friendly event which promotes a sense of community and support for our students with Autism. Last year around 200 students and their families participated. It was a successful and fun event! The mission of EAST (Elkhorn Autism Support Team) is to provide support, education, and resources while increasing understanding about autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. Our supports include posting monthly tips for staff members to reference, problem-solving and collaborating with staff about the needs of specific students, and developing professional development for teachers, staff and community. The way we collect funds for our TEAM is through our annual Chili & Soup Cook-off, which will be held this coming March 3, 2020 from 5-7 in the Middle School Gym in Elkhorn. We have staff make up their favorite chili or soup and bring it to the cook-off for the community and staff to purchase and enjoy while supporting our Autism Team. In addition to the chili ticket sales, we have a raffle and live auction of different items and baked goods to help raise additional funds for our organization.
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West Side and OPtions Glow Run!
by: Mindy Binnie
***As of Friday, February 20th, you may still register for the GLOW RUN, but we cannot guarantee a t-shirt for the race. It may be delivered after. *** This year's featured fun run/walk will again be a Glow Run! The Glow Run will take place at the High School on Friday, March 13th, 2020. Fundraising will take place from Tuesday, January 20, 2020 until Friday February 14, 2020. This event has been an important fundraiser for West Side Elementary School with nearly 100% of the proceeds going toward school and classroom projects. This year we are excited to invite OPtions Virtual Charter School students to run with us and we will be sharing a percent of the profits with OPtions. West Side Elementary will be using their profits to continue to fund classroom resources and assemblies in order to reach all students in the school. OPtions Virtual Charter School will be using their profits to fund classroom resources and assemblies for all OPtions students and families. $30 registration is due by Friday, February 14, to receive a T-shirt to wear to the Run! After February 14th, you will earn a shirt which will be delivered after the race. Donations can be delivered to West Side Elementary School or OPtions Virtual Charter School, or they made be completed online. **If you are donating to a specific student online, please type their full name in the "Referral code / email (optional)" line or in the notes section when you pay. Most prizes will be awarded the week of the race so students have them to wear during the race. If donations are raised after February 14, they will count toward prize levels, but we cannot guarantee prizes will be delivered in time for the race. If this is the case, prizes will be delivered to participants as soon as they are available. Post-race refreshments will be available for participants. For additional information, call Mrs. Binnie at (262)723-1696.
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Timber Ridge
by: Sara Tanner
We will be going on a field trip to Timber Ridge to swim! You can pack a sack lunch to eat outside the water park or purchase a lunch to eat in the water park. There are locker rooms and life jackets available. No outside food or drink are allowed in the water park. There is one complimentary adult chaperone can attend per family.
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Elkhorn, WI
Milwaukee Nutcracker Ballet
by: Sara Tanner
We will be watching the Milwaukee Ballet perform The Nutcracker! The show starts at 11 a.m. It is recommended that you arrive 30 minutes early to find your seats.
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EAST sale
by: Mindy Binnie
EAST is selling shirts, magnets, stickers, and bracelets to raise money for the team. The money is used to support our mission. The mission of the Elkhorn Autism Support Team (EAST) is to provide support, education, and resources while increasing understanding about autism for students, school staff, families, and the community. Please consider purchasing a shirt, magnet, or bracelet and show your EASD and EAST pride! Magnets, bracelets, stickers, and purple t-shirts are available and will be delivered as soon as possible. Grey t-shirts and white pullovers need to be ordered and printed, so they should be available 2-3 weeks after the sale ends. Cash or check can be sent to Mindy Binnie at OPtions. Please contact Mindy Binnie at binnmi@elkhorn.k12.wi.us if you have any questions. Shirt design was created by one of our own EASD students.
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Apple Barn Field Trip
by: Sara Tanner
We will be touring the Apple Barn. The cost of the trip is $8 per person including adults. Each person will receive a bag of apples, pumpkin, doughnut, cup of apple cider, and hayride. You'll watch a video on apple orchards and tour the store. There is an old fire truck kids can play on afterwards.
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Elkhorn, WI
2018-19 OPtions Yearbook
by: HARRIETT PETERSON
2018-19 School Year!! Cost: $15.00 Form and payment deadline: May 24th Earliest Pick up date: June 7th Credit/Debit payment can be made online through Classmunity. Because there are so many activities and photo opportunities in May, yearbook will be submitted to print on Friday, May 24.
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