
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!!!


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: 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.

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

Junior High Show Me Dough items have just arrived and are available after school until 5:00 this evening.
Also, we will not be accepting tabs in the concession stand.
Thank you

The Lady Pirates defeated Selmaville last night, 50-34. It was an intense game and a tough fought team win. Katee S. Had 30 points, Kinnley E. Had 14 points, and Kenley C. contributed 6 points. The girls will be on the road at Central City this Wednesday. Game time is 6:00.
The boys will have their season and home opener tonight against Grand Prairie. The first game tips off at 6:00.

Piratudes for the weeks of October 13th and 20th.
Look at all these hard working Pirates!
Kindergarten
Maverick C. - wrote all lowercase letters without mistakes
Liam B. - making huge strides
Baylee N. - wrote all lowercase letter without mistakes
1st Grade
June M. - helping a friend
Ellie M. - helping a friend with their craft
2nd Grade
James W. - A+ on Unit Test
Hank M. - A+ on Unit Test
Andi B. - A+ on Unit Test
Harper R. - A+ on Unit Test
Ivan Q. - A+ on Unit Test
Bailey S. - A+ on Unit Test
Rachel F. - A+ on Unit Test
Tiylee T. - A on Unit Test
Ryker N. - A on Unit Test
Angeline J. - A on Unit Test
Jaylen Q. - Multiplication Master
3rd Grade
Bryson E. - cleaned our classroom
Bentley W. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Garrett H. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Jace L. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Nathan D. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Jacob W. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Paisley D. - passing 2's multiplication facts
Shaylee V. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Gabbi M. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Jacob W. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Brilynn G. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Paisley D. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Ellamae L. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Coen D. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Garrett H. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Gracie W. - passing 9's multiplication facts
Jace L. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Bentley W. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Coen D. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Ellamae L. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Gabbi M. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Paisley D. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Garrett H. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Jolee R. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Shaylee V. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Brilynn G. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Clay H. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Jacob W. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Ryder W. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Gracie W. - passing 5's multiplication facts
Juliette P. - passing 11's multiplication facts
Jacob W. - 100% on Math Quiz 6
Jolee R. - 100% on Math Quiz 6
Ellamae L. 100% on Math Quiz 6
Shaylee V. - 100% on Math Quiz 6
Gabbi M. - 100% on Math Quiz 6
Gracie W. - 100% on Math Quiz 6
Shaylee V. -Addition Master
Garrett H. - Subtraction Master
Ryder W. - most facts answered on Math Facts Pro this week 1275 facts!
Coen D. - most iReady lessons completed with 100% accuracy this week
Clay H. - most iReady lessons completed with 100% accuracy this week
4th Grade
Holden E. - working hard everyday
Madi B. - helping keep the playground clean
Wyatt P. - helping keep the playground clean
Madilyn W. - helping keep the playground clean
Madilyn W. - working hard in class
Ethan B. - Multiplication Master
Ethan B. - Division Master
5th Grade
Waylon V. - working hard in class
Brooks H. - being a "High Five" on eSpark
Henry T. - being a "High Five" on eSpark
Briella W. - being a "High Five" on eSpark
Carlos P. - being a "High Five" on eSpark
Jaxon H. - being a "High Five" on eSpark
6th Grade
Gracy O. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Sydney R. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Kenzie C. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Brason Q. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Saphira F. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Ashley C. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Austin W. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Aaron W. - brought extra supplies to share for a project
Tyler S. - offering to help another student
Kannon T. - loaned a flashlight to their classmate for flashlight Friday
Brason Q. - loaned a flashlight to their classmate for flashlight Friday
7th Grade
Jamie M. - helping another group
8th Grade
Joseph O. - kindness to multiple students

Pirate Nation: tomorrow, Friday, October 20, starts Red Ribbon week...Wear red. We will have the Book Fair opening at 7:45 am, and we will have our Pirates for a Cure.

The Lady Pirates defeated the Blue Devils 41-8 at Raccoon:
Kinnley E. 16pts
Katee S. 12 pts
Kenley C. 8 pts
McKenzie M. 2 pts
Madi M. 2 pts
Lilli M. 1 pt
Monday the Lady Pirates will host the Selmaville Lady Rockets at 6 pm.

Don't miss out on this years PTO Bingo Extravaganza this Saturday, October 21st, games start at 6 pm. Our PTO has been working hard collecting amazing prizes for the event. All kids must be accompanied by an adult. If anyone is interested in volunteering to work, please contact the PTO. We look forward to seeing everyone!


Pirate Nation: we are on our 2:15 dismissal time today, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 for teacher meetings.

We are looking for someone to help out in the concession stand tonight. It's our Girls Basketball home opener and it's only one game. Thank you

Attention Pirates!
If you have been contacted by our school nurse, the records or appointments need to be turned in by October 15th. Thank you for your cooperation.


Pirate Nation: Early dismissal tomorrow, Thursday, October 12 at 2:15 as we prepare for parent/teacher conferences. There will be no school for students on Friday, October 13, due to parent teacher conferences.