CC/E students having busy winter

Lockers come to life at CC/E Elementary

Hallways at Clay Central/Everly have been refreshed with the newest Leader in Me project – Living Lockers.

Lockers are displaying an updated photo of each student and that student's self-chosen "Power Word," a word that they felt best described them. Soon to be added to these lockers will be students' new leadership role, as many are currently applying and obtaining leadership opportunities throughout the school.

Through Living Lockers, children find empowerment and ownership in themselves and what they each have to offer individually. This leads to an understanding of how each offers something unique and wonderful to the world and CC/E as a whole, and how collectively they are stronger together when embracing what their strengths can do side by side.

Throwing out a line

Clay County Naturalist Bri Blom recently assisted Clay Central/Everly 4-6 grade students on an ice-fishing excursion to Scharnberg Park. Children enjoyed learning about ice fishing, which in turn was a lesson on patience and perseverance. The students also learned, just like adults, that nature sometimes doesn't deliver how we would like, so making your own fun in those situations and enjoying the moments at hand was key for those who participated.

Stretch and relax

The Clay Central/Everly second and third graders have been practicing their yoga poses the past few months under the instruction of trained yoga leader and counselor, Marlana Tewes.

"They really enjoy playing the dice game to practice new yoga moves and of course they don't mind taking 'yoga naps,' " she said.

CC/E encourages the instruction and practice of yoga, as it helps children manage anxiety, boost concentration and memory, improve emotional regulation, heightens self-esteem, teaches discipline and decreases impulsivity, increases body awareness and mindfulness, and helps to develop strength and flexibility.

Learning the nets

Clay Central/Everly 2-6 grade students had a great time learning about the ins and outs of all things volleyball the last few weeks during the after-school volleyball club.

Mavericks learned how to bump, set and spike it, and how to maneuver themselves around the net and court while working as a team. Coaches Shayna Hartwig and Jasmine Kluender were proud of the students' improvement and grit throughout the club's duration.

Late-winter planting season?

Sioux Central FFA presented a program at the Royal Public Library on dirt last Saturday. Each youngster that participated went home with tomato seeds planted. Presenters were Annalise Bloom (pictured) and Baylor Teepe.