Jefferson-Intermediate – Page 18 – Fairbury Public Schools

Aug 24, 2017Sep 16, 2018

Solar Eclipse Event 2017

Fairbury Public Schools students took advantage of our prime location to view the rare solar eclipse on Monday August 21^st! All present students in grades K-12 spent the day up at the athletic complex where they rotated through six different themed stations with eclipse-related activities. Student made galaxies in a bottle, pinhole eclipse viewers, models of the eclipse, did an art project (bubbles and chalk) and game and made UV and glow-in-the-dark bracelets! Elementary classes were paired with junior and senior high classes so that students got to interact in a multi-age education approach. It was a special opportunity for different groups of students to interact with each other!

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Students got the best seat in the house converging on the practice field together to watch the total eclipse. A little rain in the morning didn’t dampen our mood and strategic cloud cover ensured a comfortable day outside but didn’t obscure the view of the totality. THANK YOU to all of the volunteers that spent their day supporting our students and to JCHC for sending volunteers and providing sunscreen for all students. First National Bank of Fairbury provided bottled water for all students and volunteers and Starr Plumbing for the use of the port a potties.

Fairbury Public Schools appreciates the community’s support in providing this once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse viewing opportunity for our students!

Also read about: Security At Sporting Events.

May 4, 2017May 30, 2017

6th Graders Participate in Honor Band

Thirteen Fairbury sixth grade band students participated in the second annual Beginning Band Honor Band held at Lincoln Christian High School on Saturday, April 29. Students participating were: Auggie Judd, Eliana Livingston, TaLeia Cervantes, Allison Davis, Hannah Robertson, Cora Tatro, Xavier Johnson, Ashton McCown, Megan Mees, Brittany Kroeker, Casidy Sipek, Emily Huss, and Jayden Tracy.

May 4, 2017Jun 30, 2017

Elementary Kiwanis Track Meet

On May 3rd, Jefferson Intermediate students competed in the annual Kiwanis Track Meet. Students have been practicing for the track meet in Mr. Schweitzer’s physical education classes for the last 3-4 weeks. The 5th and 6th grade competed in the morning, while the 3rd and 4th grade students competed in the afternoon. I am very pleased with the effort of our students. They competed to the best of their ability and had fun– most important thing! I want to thank all the staff members, parents, and volunteers that helped run events and worked to make this possible.

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May 4, 2017Jun 2, 2017

4th Quarter Elementary Family Night

The 4th Quarter Elementary Family Night was held on April 27, 2017. The elementary staff and Fairbury FFA partnered together to have a Petting Zoo at Orschelns. A meal was provided, and kids got to experience stations such as a Chemical Look-A-Like, Reaction Time for a Power Take Off Shaft and Animal Safety. The biggest hit were the animals that the FFA organization provided. Kids were able to see and touch a horse, cow, sheep, goats, pigs, chicks and rabbits. Thanks to Thomas Dux and all the FFA kids for their hard work on this event. The 4^th Quarter family night was a big hit!!

May 3, 2017May 4, 2017

Breakout EDU

Students in several classes recently participated in Breakout EDU games. Breakout EDU creates ultra-engaging learning games for students. Games (Breakouts) teach teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, and troubleshooting by presenting students with challenges that ignite their natural drive to problem-solve. Even though some students did not break out, they had a great time working through the puzzles. Ask your child about Breakout EDU.

Mar 29, 2017Apr 11, 2017

READING CLASSICS STATE CHAMPIONS!

Congratulations to Fairbury’s Division II Reading Classics Team! The team of Aldo Ramos, Eliza Kroeker, Casidy Sipek, Cora Tatro, and Ellie Tucker competed Saturday March 25 at the State Competition here in Fairbury. They competed against nine other teams in the semi-final round, which was consisted of three 10 question rounds. They were four points ahead of their nearest competitors to win the semi finals and move on to the buzzer round. The buzzer round if a 15 question round with the team with the most points at the end of the 15 questions declared the winner. It was a close score of 5 to 4 with Fairbury maintaining a steady lead over the Beatrice team. These students have worked hard as a team to read all 75 books on their list. Congratulations team. WE ARE PROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENT!

Mar 21, 2017

3rd and 4th Grade Students Compete in District Reading Classics Competition

On Monday, March 20th, the 3rd and 4th graders of Fairbury Public Schools competed in a district competition with Tri County and Meridian. After 5 rounds of ten questions the winners were announced. Meridian 1st; Fairbury 2nd & 3rd, and Tri County 4th & 5th.

This students worked hard reading all of their books, and we are very proud of their dedication!

Congratulations!!!

Mar 20, 2017Mar 23, 2017

Jefferson County Division II Reading Classics Champs

Congratulations to the Jefferson County Division II Reading Classics Champs! The team worked hard to get the 75 books on their list read which helped them compete well in the Jefferson County Reading Classics Competition that took place on March 20 at the ‘47 gym in Fairbury. It was a stiff competition with Tri-County bringing 3 teams and Meridian bringing 2 teams. The team of Cora Tatro, Casidy Sipek, Eliza Kroeker, Ellie Tucker and Aldo Ramos will compete this Saturday March 25 in the State Reading Classics competition. You can come support the kids at the High School here in Fairbury at 9:30 in the gym. BEST OF LUCK AT STATE!

Mar 6, 2017Mar 20, 2017

“Right Here In Nebraska”

In celebration of Nebraska’s 150^th Birthday, Mrs. Shinn’s 3^rd-Graders learned the words to a song by The String Beans, a popular children’s music band from Lincoln, Nebraska. In this song, they teach you everything you need to know about Nebraska with this catchy tune. Students learned Nebraska has the world’s largest chicken show, made Spam, invented Kool-Aid, Nebraska finished their section of I-80 first and many other interesting facts about our state. The students look forward to meeting and singing “Right Here In Nebraska” and many other fun songs with the String Beans at the Light It Up Blue, autism awareness event, on Saturday, March 25, 2017.