KAREN ACRES  AMBASSADORS

At the beginning of the school year each fall, 4th and 5th graders have the opportunity to apply to be Student Ambassadors.  Ambassadors are students who live out the Karen Acres Way in school by being responsible, respectful, and safe. As a KA Ambassador, students serve as leaders in the school and help with younger students, demonstrate role model behavior, and have the opportunity to volunteer for special events at school and in the community.

 

GIRLS ON THE RUN

Girls on the Run, a national non-profit organization, designs programming that strengthens 3rd grade – 8th grade girls’ social, emotional, physical and behavioral skills to successfully navigate life experiences.  The girls meet after school 2-3 times per week in the fall and the spring.  Each session ends with a big run where they run with other girls from around the area.   Kelli Bormann, 5th grade teacher at Karen Acres, is the group sponsor.

Fall 2024 information:  Girls on the Run is starting back up! We will have practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 pm, September 16 – November 10th.  Girls run as well as learn life skills such as friendship and empathy.  Snacks are not provided, but girls can bring their own snacks to eat before GOTR starts.  Here is the link to register:  http://gotrcentraliowa.org/programs

Contact Kelli Bormann with questions:  bormannk@urbandaleschools.com

 

KA 4TH & 5TH GRADE CHORUS

The purpose of the Karen Acres  4th & 5th Grade Chorus is to provide upper elementary students an opportunity to perform choral music outside the general music classroom setting.  The Karen Acres Chorus is a free, extra-curricular activity for any student who chooses to join.  Rehearsals are held once each week at 8:00am., and are directed by Lauren Voss, KA  Music Teacher.   Here is a link with additional information:  Karen Acres Chorus