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The students and faculty at FCHS helped raise almost 450 items for The Bridge.  Pictured is the winning homeroom — Mrs. Lloyd and Mrs. Welchert’s seventh and eighth graders.  They brought in 148 items and Mr. Pitt’s eleventh grade homeroom was a close second with 126 items.  The winning homeroom students will get to go to the front of the lunch line each day next week (March 3rd- March 7th).  This event was organized by MCC and POPP.  The event organizers wanted to do a special shout out to Justin Union as the individual who brought in the most items for the cause!!  Pictured with the students in the front center is The Bridge’s Rural Outreach Advocate and Coordinator for Washington and Burt Counties, Jody Koziol.  The Bridge was formerly known as the Crisis Center for Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault.  The Bridge’s mission is to prevent and eliminate violence in the lives of women, children and men, through empowerment, education and social change.  For more information regarding The Bridge and their work, check out their website at http://www.bridgefromviolence.com/

Congratulations to Christopher Lopez for earning an Honorable Mention award from the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Aviation Art Contest. Christopher will receive his award on Saturday April 5, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard base near the Lincoln Airport – in the Operations building. Numerous military and civilian aircraft are planned to be on display as well as an exciting program for everyone’s enjoyment.

To kick off the Reading Olympics program, Fort Calhoun Elementary students paraded throughout the school and into the gymnasium for the opening ceremony. Each time the students complete 5 reading events, they will earn a gold medal. They can continue earning medals through the end of the program on February 28. A closing ceremony will be held in early March to celebrate their success. Click the following links to print reading logs for your child.

1st Grade Olympics Log 2nd Grade Olympics Log 3-6 Grade Olympics Log PreK-K Olympics Log

Hard work pays off. And this proves true for Paul High Horse.  Through continuing his art education, he has enriched his knowledge and found an abstract, mixed media style to communicate his Lakota Nation traditions and values. And, this isn’t going unnoticed.  Paul, as well as other Native American artists, has been asked to show his pieces at the Photographers and the Plains Indians exhibit at KANEKO February 7 – April 19.

The opening reception for Photographers and the Plains Indians is Friday, February 7 from 6 – 9pm.  This reception is free and open to the public.  Exhibit runs February 7 – April 19.  Open hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturdays, 1 – 5pm.  If your schedule allows, come and support Paul. Hope to see you opening night.

KANEKO is a cultural institution, exploring and encouraging the process of creativity. It is located at 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102.

Click the link to read more about the photography exhibit:
http://thekaneko.org/kaneko-programs/photographers-and-the-plains-indians/

On Friday January 10th, 2014, the Strauss Performing Arts Center on the campus of UNO was filled to the brim as families and friends from around the state came to hear the fantastic UNO Middle School Honor Choir directed by the world famous conductor, Jim Papoulis.  Each student auditioned and was selected to participate based on their audition.  This year was by far one of the best performances given by the honor choir and Fort Calhoun had 5 students there to represent.  Congratulations to Brian Drowne, Olivia Evans, Julie Klemm, Justin Union and Jordan Wear on your acceptance and WONDERFUL performance

On Monday January 13th at 6:30 pm,  Katie Edie, Julie Hofer, and Matt Swoboda performed alongside 150 other students from across the state in the Doane College Honor Choir in Crete Nebraska.  They spent 2 days working and learning from Dr. Kurt Runestad as they prepared for the final concert Monday evening.  The performance was wonderful! Congratulations to each one of you!!

Family Game night was a success. We had a great turn out.  Everyone enjoyed playing the games and spending time as a family.

Educators and parents alike realize that learning is best achieved through participation in exciting, face-paced educational games both in the classroom and at home. With that in mind, Pioneers For Education, is partnering with CR Toys, a well- known store at the Hilltop Mall in Kearney which specializes in educational games and toys for all levels.
You and your family are invited to attend Family Game Night on Tuesday, January 14th from 6:00—8:00 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. You will learn to play several games which teach skills and promote quick thinking as you and your children laugh and have fun together. There is no charge to attend. At the end of the evening, you will have the opportunity to order any or all of the games for your family and/or your child’s classroom. Each purchase will contribute money toward providing new games for your school. Please come and have fun! You can find a  catalog of the games in the following link. CR Toys Game Sheet 2014

Students were given the opportunity to purchase candy canes to give to others from FBLA and Student Council before Christmas. $134 was raised from the candy cane orders and will be donated to the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter in Omaha.