Iuka CCSD 7

Iuka Grade School will present a Veterans Day Program Thursday November 9 at 9:00 AM. The program will be held in front of the school by the flag pole (in case of inclement weather in the gym). The program will feature the National Anthem and the Illinois State Song, the Armed Service Songs and America the Beautiful, performed by the Jr. High Band, and the Music Classes. The Salem American Legion will present the Service Flags and we will have a Veteran guest speaker. The community is invited to attend. Please park in the east, south, or west parking areas. Please do not park or drive through the north parking lot by the flag pole in front of the school, as this is where the students will be standing to perform.

We are blessed and fortunate to have the best group of paraprofessionals! They are amazing!!!

The Lady Pirates earned a spot in the OBC Championship game as they defeated a very good Selmaville squad. Top scorers were Katee S. 27 pts., Kinnley E. 12 pts., Kenley C., 6 pts., and Kenzie M., with 2 pts. The Lady Pirates will be taking on Field at Field for the OBC Tournament Championship this Thursday at 8:00.

Pirate Nation: there is no school on Tuesday, November 7 and Friday, November 10. Our annual Veterans Day Program is Thursday, November 10 at 9:00 am. We hold this program, weather permitting, outside in front of the main door and gym door. In the event that you plan on being at school at that time, please do not park along the concrete curbing, but utilize one of our designated parking spaces. Additionally, Dental Safari will be at school on Thursday. We have had many students sign up. Though we do our best to mindfully schedule things that don't conflict with other events, sometimes it's out of our control. We will accommodate the best we can as there will be some overlap with Dental Safari and the Veterans Day Program.

Pirate Nation: don't forget to set clocks back tonight!

In Iuka Lady Pirates action Thursday evening: The luka Lady Pirates beat Sandoval 63-27 in a solid team win. Katee S - 20 pts Kinnley E - 15 pts Kenley C - 12 pts McKenzie M - 8 pts Kenzie C - 6 pts Madie M - 2 pts The Lady Pirates will kick off OBC Tournament play next week!

Piratudes for the week on October 30th. 1st Grade David A. - 100% on Math Quiz #8 Clair B. - 100% on Math Quiz #8 2nd Grade Ryker N. - mastered addition on Math Facts Pro Jaylen Q. - mastered ALL multiplication Brylee T. - met 2nd quarter AR goal Angeline J. - met 2nd quarter AR goal Ryker N. - met 2nd quarter AR goal Jaylen Q. - 10 point club Ryker N. - 40 point club 3rd Grade Juliette P. - passing 2's multiplication facts Brilynn G. - passing 3's multiplication facts Ellamae L. - passing 3's multiplication facts Gracie W. - passing 3's multiplication facts Garrett H. - passing 3's multiplication facts Ryder W. - passing 3's multiplication facts Clay H. - passing 4's multiplication facts Gabbi M. - passing 4's multiplication facts Ellamae L. - passing 4's multiplication facts Garret H. - passing 4's multiplication facts Gracie W. - passing 4's multiplication facts Ryder W. - passing 4's multiplication facts Jacob W. - passing 4's multiplication facts Jolee R. - passing 4's multiplication facts Brilynn G. - passing 4's multiplication facts Shaylee V. - passing 4's multiplication facts Coen D. - passing 4's multiplication facts Paisley D. - passing 4's multiplication facts Nathan D. - passing 5's multiplication facts Ryder W. - passing 9's multiplication facts Jace L. - passing 9's multiplication facts Bentley W. - passing 9's multiplication facts Jacob W. - mastered addition facts on Math Facts Pro Clay H. - 100 % on Math Quiz 8 Gracie W. - 100 % on Math Quiz 8 Garret H. - 100 % on Math Quiz 8 Jacob W. - 100 % on Math Quiz 8 Bryson E. - 100% on Math Money Quiz 4th Grade Austin W. - met 2nd Quarter AR goal Madi B. - met 2nd Quarter AR goal Jillian B. - met 2nd Quarter AR goal Pim W. - met 2nd Quarter AR goal Madilyn W. - Division Master Elijah M. - Division Master Austin W. - highest grade in the class on the Math Quiz Remington C. - only student in her class to answer a difficult math question correctly 5th Grade Eli B. - doing awesome on iReady Hank T. - doing awesome on iReady Mathias M. - High 5 on e-Spark Brooks H. - being courteous Trevin L. - helped Coach Vincent at the basketball game Wyatt L. - met 2nd Quarter AR goal Adrianne S. - highest score in her class on the Math Quiz 6th Grade Addie S. - helped another student to get organized Ava R. - offered to help a student whose partner was gone for the day Brason Q. - cleaned up the Jr High hallway to help Mr. Stacey Trygg A. - helped set up tables for BINGO Saphira F. - helped set up tables for BINGO Trygg A. - being a big help at BINGO 8th Grade Matthew T. - helped set up tables for BINGO Wyatt E. - helped set up tables for BINGO Wyatt E. - helped set up tables for BINGO Damon J. - helped set up tables for BINGO Kaden C. - cleaned up the bench and locker room after the game Wesley B. - always holding the door for fellow students for lunch recess Damon J. - found money that had been dropped at the book fair and returned it to the owner

REMINDER: Dental Safari is coming to Iuka Grade School Thursday, November 9th to provide dental exams and cleanings for students. There is still time to sign up. Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or go to www.dentalsafariforms.com. Please note that a dental exam is required for all students in Kindergarten, 2nd and 6th grades.

Iuka beat Odin/Patoka 34-33 on a last second shot at the buzzer from Katee S. Kinnley E. finished with 16 in the win, Katee added 14. Iuka is undefeated in OBC play ahead of next week’s tournament hosted at Field and Iuka. The Lady Pirates return to action Thursday when they host Sandoval at 6 pm.

Senior Citizens Dinner is back! On December 1st, Iuka Grade School is hosting their annual Senior Citizens Dinner at noon. The dinner is for those 60 years of age or older, living in the Iuka Grade School District. Reservation must be made to the school by Tuesday, November 28th. If you have any questions, please call the school at 323-6233.

Pirate Nation: we just learned that we are hosting two girls OBC Tournament games on 11/7/2023. We are needing 2/3 people to help in the concession stand. Please let us know if you're interested in working that night. It would help us out quite a bit. Thank you

Come out for some fun and awesome chili to support our Fire Department!!!

Pirate Nation: The office will be closed today at 3:00 and closed tomorrow for staff conference and trainings. The PTO will host Trunk or Treat in the school parking lot Friday evening from 6:00-8:00.

Great job Pirates!

If your children missed bringing home the flyer for the Kindness Club, there is still time to get them signed up. The sign-ups are open until November 1st. If you have any questions, please contact the office. We are excited for the future of this club!

The Lady Pirates defeated Central City 46-30 to advance to 3-1 on the season. Katee S. -31 pts Kinnley E. -13 pts Kenzie M. - 2 pts The Lady Pirates travel to Wayne City for Thursday night’s game.

Pirate Nation: we will have our annual Halloween Parade tomorrow at 10:30. Parents and families may lineup along the parade route. We will turn North on Main Street from the school. School will dismiss at 11:30 tomorrow and there will be no school on Friday.

The boys basketball team played Grand Prairie last night. The JV team won 44-9 with 12 players scoring points. They were led by Ethan R. and Hayden D. each with 8 points apiece. Eli B. had 6 and Waylon V. added 4. The Varsity lost 45-35 The Varsity was led in scoring by Kaden C. with 11 points

Attention Pirates! If you have pictures of school ballgames or events that you are willing to share for the yearbook, please send them to yearbook@iukaschool.com. Thank you!

Look at all of these Piratudes! Even from our short week. Kindergarten Kira A. - 100% on unit math test Audrey M. - 100% on unit math test Maybree H. - 100% on unit math test Willow N. - 100% on unit math test Bryson P. - 100% on unit math test Baylee N. - 100% on unit math test Claire M. - 100% on unit math test Quinn W. - 100% on unit math test Oaklynn W. - 100% on unit math test Milo W. - 100% on unit math test Maverick C. - 100% on unit math test Stevie B. - 100% on unit math test Jasmine U. - 100% on unit math test 1st Grade Brantley C. - being helpful Reese W. - being helpful Abigail E. - being helpful Iris B. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check Zane S. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check Alyssa C. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check Ellie V. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check Alayna S. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check Mila M. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check David A. - big improvement on iReady Growth Check 2nd Grade Kade C. - being helpful pickup equipment from P.E. 3rd Grade Gracie W. - Multiplication Master Garrett H. - most math facts answered this week on Math Facts Pro Gracie W. - most iReady lessons answered with 100% accuracy this week Shaylee V. - 100% on Math Quiz 7 Gabbi M. - 100% on Math Quiz 7 Jacob W. - 100% on Math Quiz 7 Jolee R. - 100% on Math Quiz 7 Clay H. - passing 9's multiplication facts Jolee R. - passing 9's multiplication facts 5th Grade Elaina J. - met 2nd quarter AR Goal Hosea W. - for telling the truth 6th Grade Aaron W. - for being honest Tyler S. - for being honest Sophia B. - met AR goal Saphira F. - met AR goal Addie S. - exceeded AR goal Jill S. - exceeded AR goal Ava R. - exceeded AR goal Tyler S. - exceeded AR goal Logan M. - exceeded AR goal Aaron W. - exceeded AR goal Devan J. - exceeded AR goal Saphira F. - volunteered to help a student who was struggling 7th Grade Kiley S. - met AR goal Addy K. - met AR goal Jamie M. - met AR goal Landen B. - met AR goal Charlie W. - exceeded AR goal Will V. - exceeded AR goal Denton N. - exceeded AR goal Lilli M. - exceeded AR goal Lianna G. - exceeded AR goal Brenden K. - exceeded AR goal Wyatt E. - exceeded AR goal Hayden D. - exceeded AR goal Laurenna D. - helping a fellow student study Colton C. - encouraging a fellow student to do their work 8th Grade Emily J. - volunteered to help a fellow student who was struggling Kenley C. - met AR goal Karissa J. - met AR goal Emily J. - met AR goal Kaden C. - exceeded AR goal Damon J. - exceeded AR goal Alex S. - exceeded AR goal Kinnley E. - exceeded AR goal Paelynn H. - exceeded AR goal Katee S. - exceeded AR goal Landon W. - exceeded AR goal