On March 16th, State Trooper Kevin Chase spoke to our Strength and Conditioning class about the negative effects of drugs, alcohol, seat belt safety, and texting while driving. It was the first day of our Health Unit, so it was a great way to get things started.
Congratulations to our 2017 NCC Honor Band members including Sarah Johnson, Avery McKennan, Dalton Ashby, Justin Drowne, Christopher Lopez, Ben Bonacci, Montana Cotttle, Colton Folkers, Tessa Dethlefs, Ian Edie, Travis Fitzgerald, Amanda Hansen, Nick Deyen, Keagan Hunter and Elizabeth Pace. Honor Band was held on March 6th at Ashland-Greenwood High School. The concert included a quartet of Tessa, Elizabeth, Ian, and Travis playing Sinfonia No. 3 by Bach.
The candidates for the 2017 Daly Award are Tessa Dethlefs, Mandy Hansen, Ellie Shaffer, and Jessica Gravert. This the 6th year Pam and Dan Daly have sponsored the Youth Engaged Award. The purpose of the speech is to engage the young minds of Fort Calhoun (and Washington County) by having them propose solutions to reverse the population decline, spur economic development/growth, and/or increase quality of life. Winner receives a $1,000 prize; second place $500 courtesy of Anne Breitkruetz and Roger Nottleman.
On Tuesday, Fort Calhoun Junior and Senior High Schools were honored to get a concert from U.S. AirForce’s Heartland of America Band. Teachers and students alike were thrilled with the performance. Many came in not knowing what to expect and were surprise that it was a rock band. It was a fun break in the day.
Video produced by Advanced Speech class.
Fort Calhoun Elementary students celebrated Nebraska’s 150 birthday by dressing up as Pioneers, Cowboys and Native Americans. To quote Ben Sass, “Happy Birthday, Nebraska! May the legacy of the homesteaders, caretakers of the land, statesmen, and volunteers guide you forever.”
Top -Bottom L-R Nathan Lukasiewicz, Morgan Bentley, Jovi Greiner, Macie Collins, Kinsley Cannon, Sophie Weeks, McKenna Ladwig, Botton- Stella Wilmes, Raeleigh Hendricks, Hawthorne Roehr, Dalton Cannon, Emily Barta, Harper Tjardes, Natalie Lammers
L-R Sophie Thomas, Ellie Collins, Bria Bench, Lillian Pfeilsticker, Rowan Roehr
Morgan Shaner brought cupcakes decorated in the theme
TEAMS is a Test of Engineering Aptitude, Mathematics and Science. These 6 students went to UNO on February 28 with Mrs. Shields and worked together on a Math/Science test and then a hands-on engineering project.
Are you a parent of a child receiving special education services? Then this conference is for you!
No registration fee! Two nights lodging and most meals furnished. Parents create guidelines, plan and run the PEP conference. PEP is unique in that it is a conference FOR parents BY parents.
Sessions include: IFSP/IEP Process, Social Skills, Estate Planning, Positive Behavior Management, and more.
Register by February 20, 2017. For more information visit www.education.ne.gov/sped/inde
Congratulations to Avery McKennan, Elizabeth Pace and Aaron Johnson for their achievements at the Elkhorn Band Olympics last Saturday February 18th. They all received superior ratings and 3rd place overall.
¡No te preocupes! Don’t worry! Spanish Club will help wish away your worries! Friday, Spanish Club got together to make worry dolls. Worry dolls are small hand-made dolls that come from Guatemala and Mexico. There is a legend that if you have a problem or worry in life, you share it with the doll before going to bed. Tell one worry to each doll, place them beneath your pillow while you sleep and the dolls will take your worries away.
