Measurement Review

Students in Mrs. Kristi Peterson’s math skills class worked on measuring. They discussed the increments used in measuring inches and measured various objects around the room. This enhanced their fraction knowledge and refreshed their memory on measurements.

Makerspace Math

Math students in Mrs. Julie Petersen’s classes get to learn by doing. Formulas and theorems have to be discovered! Life application is essential. Mrs. Petersen has brought in many materials to her classroom to help students understand the lesson objectives more deeply and benefit long-term memory. Follow her classes on Twitter with #FHS210.

FBLA visits fourth graders, discusses American Enterprise Week

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To raise awareness of American Enterprise Week, members of the FHS FBLA organization visited the fourth graders at Jefferson, on November 12th. Next week the fourth graders will be coming up to the high school to make cookies for the FHS students to buy. American Enterprise Week is about the freedom to start and run any business we choose.

Junior Abby Judd bids off a sucker for an example of American Enterprise Week. In this game they gave the kids paper money and had an auction on how much money they would give for the sucker. Photo by C. York
Sophomore Ethan Smith hands out surveys to the kids to find out what cookies are their favorite. Next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday the 4th grade students and FBLA members will be making and selling cookies. Photo by C. York
Senior Jaelle Johnson hands out coloring sheets for the kids to color. They will be hanging them up in the hallways to advertise how they will be selling cookies next week. Photo by C. York

Each cookie is worth 50 cents. Don’t forget to bring your money to school next Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday to buy cookies and support the FBLA organization.

Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

Central and Jefferson students celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 28-Nov. 1.  Red Ribbon Week promotes and encourages students to make healthy choices and choose to be drug free.  This year’s theme is, Send a Message. Stay Drug Free!  Students participated in many fun activities such as dressing up, designing drug free posters and pledging to live a drug free life.  On Tuesday, October 29th, the Energizers Club presented to 3-6th grade students about why they choose to be drug free.

To celebrate Red Ribbon Week, students 3rd-6th grade were encouraged to design a poster centered around drug-free awareness.  Students were excited to put their artistic talents to work and there were many fantastic entries.  Unfortunately, we were only able to select one.  Members of the Jefferson Community Coalition voted on the top 11 posters and selected #9 as the winner; a design by 6th grade student, Sophie Julin-McCleary.  The billboard is scheduled to be installed Monday, November 11th and will be up for 4 weeks.  It will be located off of HWY 136 as you head east to Beatrice.  This contest was sponsored by the Jefferson Community Coalition.  The mission of the coalition is to reduce substance abuse among youth and to develop a safe and healthy community through collaborative planning, community action and policy advocacy.

Thanks to everyone who participated and joined in on the fun!  You showed everyone that you are taking care of your mind and body in a healthy way today and everyday!

Winning Poster by by 6th grade student, Sophie Julin-McCleary

Fairbury Jr./Sr. High Presents Osborne and Eppler Comedy

Southern Fried Funeral hits the stage Nov. 15-17, 2019

FAIRBURY – Tickets are now on sale for Fairbury Jr./Sr. High School’s annual fall stage production, Southern Fried Funeral, which will run for three performances on the third weekend of November.

The show features 11 eighth through twelfth graders on stage and several stage crew members. It follows last year’s South Pacific, which drew over 185 to each performance in Fairbury’s own Burkley Fine Arts Center that accommodates about 350.

Directors Joseph Fitzgerald and Natalie Julin-McCleary began their planning in the summer months preceding school after narrowing down from several show possibilities. “When picking a show, we have several considerations in mind,” Fitzgerald explained. “We like to offer variety to students from year-to-year, but we also have to consider if we are going to be able to adequately meet the casting requirements.”

Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces — that is if they don’t kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have to contend with sudden widowhood, but she’s also faced with church-committee harpy Ozella Meeks sticking her nose in the family business, Dewey’s snake-in-the-grass brother making a grab for her house, and two grown daughters reliving their childhood rivalry. Funerals bring out the worst, the best, and the funniest in people, and the Fryes are no exception. A big-hearted comedy about family — Southern-style.

Cast members include Hailie Nicholson as Dorothy Frye, Lauren Patton as Ozella Meeks, Taylor Runge as Uncle Dub Frye, Natalie Rogge as Sammy Jo Frye-Lefette, and Kacy Starck as Harlene Frye.

Show times are Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., and Sunday Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Tickets for the general public are $8 and $6 for students. VIP tickets are also available for $15 and guarantee a reserved seat plus a souvenir. Purchase available tickets at the door or ahead of time by calling 402.729.6116 or emailing theater@fairburyjeffs.org. If interested in volunteering your abilities, time, or efforts please email jfitzgerald@fairburyjeffs.org

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Students Selected to All State and Honor Choirs

Congratulations to Natalie Rogge, who was selected to be part of the 2019 NMEA All State Chorus, and Jason Hughes and Taylor Runge who were selected to be part of the 2019 Concordia Musical Arts Day Honor Choir.

Each year, approximately 3,000 of the best high school musicians in the state audition for the Nebraska All-State Band, Chorus, Jazz Band and Orchestra which are sponsored by the Nebraska Music Education Association. Selection as a member of one of these groups is one of the highest music honors attainable in Nebraska. Mr. Chris Storm, Director of Choral Affairs for the Nebraska Music Education Association, is pleased to announce that Natalie Rogge, Soprano 1, will be among the 440 students selected to be a part of the 2019 All-State Chorus. Guest conductor for the group will be Dr. Brady Allred, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Salt Lake Choral Artists in Salt Lake City, Utah. The All-State Chorus will rehearse Thursday, November 21st through Saturday, November 23rd on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, the host site of the 2019 NMEA Conference/ Clinic. A final public concert will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

Each year, the best vocal and instrumental high school musicians from around the country audition for the opportunity to work with Concordia’s music department students and faculty in clinics and rehearsals during the university’s Musical Arts Day. Jason Hughes and Taylor Runge were selected for this. Singers and instrumentalists receive a full day of high energy, focused rehearsing and acclaimed performances. Participants work closely with Concordia music faculty and students throughout an entire day that culminates with a concert featuring performances by the high school honor choir and band, selected soloists, and members of Concordia’s University A Cappella Choir and University Symphonic Band. This concert will take place on Friday, November 8th at 6:30pm in the Walz Human Performance Complex Arena.

Construction Class Gives Back

The students in Mr. Scott’s Construction class had the opportunity to help unpackage all the playground equipment for the new Central playground. They all pitched in and got a lot done in a short order. There were many other people there from the community as well.  It just happened that Mr. Scott’s class was between jobs so it all worked out for the day.  They were glad to help do something more for the community.  Thanks to all that helped out.  I am sure the younger kids are all excited they are getting a new playground.  The boys were talking about when they were young and how they really enjoyed recess.

Husker Harvest Days

On September 11th, 42 students traveled to Grand Island for Husker Harvest Days. Throughout the day, students got the chance to talk to many different agricultural businesses including equipment companies, seed companies, and livestock producers.  Along with great experiences and talking to these experienced workers in the agricultural field, there were many different opportunities to meet new people from other chapters, see some old friends, and gather great souvenirs from every agribusiness company. Also, Jerry Miller from the Channel Seed Company sponsored the event by paying for each chapter member’s lunch. It was an educational day for all of the Fairbury FFA members to learn more about the future of agriculture.

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