Clubs At KA

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 2023 information:  Girls on the Run is starting back up! We will have practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 pm, September 12 – November 16th.  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.  Below is the link to register.

https://www.pinwheel.us/register/index/GOTRCIA-FA23?sid=e4d0d1aee23f4fdd9b859f54d9e49c4b

Here are our GOTR 2023 season details:

  • Online lottery registration at the link above July 28 – August 11, 2023
  • Practices begin September 12
  • End-of-season 5K is November 12 at 10:00am
  • Last day of practice is November 16

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