The dress code for this year’s homecoming dance will be the same as last year’s dress code, but this year we are going to allow jeans, shorts and t-shirts. We will not allow athletic shorts or sweats, and male students cannot wear tank tops. If you have any questions, talk to Mr. Green or Mrs. Shields. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 27, at the Community Building from 8:00 – 11:00. The cost is $5/person.
Independent art students are making the most of the building construction. Students were given permission to create a mural on two pieces of drywall that are currently blocking an old exit. The mural was created by seniors Vince Hartline, Michelle DeWitt, and Madison Queen. The students have plans to create another mural in the gym on two additional pieces of drywall.
2014-15 School wide theme is Hooked on Learning. Each class is using the theme to get the children excited about the school and all of the fun and interesting things that will be learned this year. To go along with this theme, 3rd grade created individual fishing t-shirts. First, as a class, they studied several HOW TO DRAW fish lessons with different backgrounds. Next, they practiced the ones they chose to put on their shirt. Then, each child was given a sheet to put the final picture for the front and back on for a template. Finally, we went to the cafeteria where we placed the template inside the shirt, taped it all down, and traced their design. Fabric markers were used to color in each unique design. The smiles on their faces shows the pride each had in their finished project!
2014-15 School wide theme is Hooked on Learning. Each class is using the theme to get the children excited about the school and all of the fun and interesting things that will be learned this year. 3-5th grades with PE, Social Skill/Hal, Sped teachers also joined in the fun! We are all different and unique fish that swim in the same wonderful school!!
Thank you to Joe Burns for the photos.
On August 17th the Fort Calhoun girls’ basketball players spent their Sunday morning providing treats for the Corporate Cycling Challenge competitors at the City Park in Fort Calhoun. Nearly 18,000 cyclists were greeted by the basketball team with Gatorade and baked goods.
Thursday, August 14, 2014 begins the 2014-2015 school year for Fort Calhoun Community School students.
Dismissal Times for the first day are:
Where: FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY
Why: Kick off the 2014-15 School year
What to bring: YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Who is all going to be there: STAFF, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, PRINCIPAL, AND ESPECIALLY STUDENTS.
**Please meet in the gym at 6:00pm for Mr. Wagner’s welcome!
*This is a great night to introduce yourself to your new teacher. Please come by and visit.
Congratulations to our 2014 State Track Qualifiers. Grace Whitlaw qualified for high jump. Alex Tietz qualified for the 1600M run and the 3200M run and Adam Robinson qualified for the 3200M run. Wish them luck at State on May 23 and 24th.
The 3rd and 4th graders from Ft. Calhoun Elementary decided to clean up the school yard and playground. We had discussions on giving back to our school and community by volunteering. Students brought gloves, rakes, gardening tools and brooms to get the task done. Everyone enjoyed the teamwork and results when the job was complete. Mr. Dave Neumann was very appreciative of all the hard work!