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The food has been pouring in all week. The students at Central, Jefferson and the Jr. Sr. high school are super excited to share food with families in need! Students were also excited to see if Mrs. Smith, Mr. Molloy or Mr. Anderson got to wear the turkey costume this year. The results are in. Mr. Molloy will wear the turkey costume! It was great to see all of our students reaching out to help others, especially this year with all we’ve been through! We brought in the following amounts of food:
HS 23.2 #
Jefferson 472.4 #
Central 411.2 #
Total donated from FPS: 906.8 pounds of food!
Last year we donated a total of 652 pounds of food and $20. We increased by 254.8 pounds this year! That is such awesome support coming from our community!
Since Covid-19 prevented our veterans from coming into our school this year to share a meal with students – our students decorated the windows of the cafeteria to show their appreciation for our local veterans. Each grade level was responsible for one window in the cafeteria. Check it out the next time your drive past Jefferson Intermediate School!
The Jeffs’ Best Award was created by the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education to highlight and celebrate the great work of our staff.On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to congratulate Tam Ruhnke, Jefferson 5th Grade Teacher, as the recipient of the November Jeffs’ Best Award!
Here was the nomination statement:
“I would like to nominate Tam Ruhnke for the Jeffs Best award. I have known Tam for many years and have witnessed her dedication to our school system and her students. She is always trying to better herself as a teacher by learning new technologies for student engagement, trying new teaching techniques, and adapting to every change come what may. She never lets herself get stagnant. She keeps learning and growing as an educator. If she see a new teaching idea or technology tool, she will check it out and see if it can help any of her students.
When teachers were having to teach from home this last spring, Tam was trying to make sure she kept relationship building by connecting with her students outside of class time. When a student needed help, she made herself available at all times of the day. She didn’t just worry about their personal lives but made sure they were keeping up with academics. She made many personal phone calls to parents and students to make sure they were understanding the content she was teaching.
Tam has served on many committees throughout her years at Fairbury Public Schools. She has been an integral part of the School Improvement Team and now the district and Jefferson MTSS teams. She also serves on the technology committee, reading/language arts committee and Superintendent’s Faculty Advisory Committee. She never complains when asked to serve, she just does it.
She is a model teacher for our new teachers and a dedicated employee. She rarely asked for personal time off, even if she has days available. She is there for her grade level team and help in any way possible.
Tam works hard for her students and our district. She is at school many days before the sun rises and never complains when having to stay for late meetings or school activities. That shows her dedication. Please consider Tam for this recognition.
Mark your calendars! Central and Jefferson schools are happy to announce that on Monday, October 19, 2020, children’s author Geoff Herbach is coming to visit our schools virtually! Geoff has written the popular children’s book “Hair Pocalypse”. He is also the author of a number of middle school books such as, “Hooper”, “Anything You Want” and “Strange Times”. We hope your student will enjoy the presentation and join us in thanking the PTA for sponsoring Geoff’s virtual visit.
The Jeffs’ Best Award was created by the Fairbury Public Schools Board of Education to highlight and celebrate the great work of our staff.On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to congratulate Heidi Miller, FHS Office Secretary, as the recipient of the October Jeffs’ Best Award this school year!
Here was the nomination statement:
“Heidi has been with the school for 13 years. She is really good with everyone that walks into the office at the high school. No matter how rough her day is she still has a smile on her face. It’s going to be hard to find someone like her and someone that loves the kids as much as she does. It’s going to be hard to see her leave in nov. I have seen Heidi cheer up so many kids in the past few months that I have been working for the school. Heidi is always there to help out anyone or she will be there to vent too. Good luck with everything Heidi.” She is a very deserving recipient!
The mission of the Nebraska Department of Education is to lead and support the preparation of all Nebraskans for learning, earning, and living. As Nebraska schools navigate the complicated transition into the fall, students must be connected, present, engaged, and supported across all learning modalities. Attendance was critical before COVID-19. Now attendance and access look different. The purpose of this document is to outline helpful resources and considerations for parents, families, and providers.
Public Health Solutions would like to encourage everyone to help become a Flu Fighter. When more people get the flu shot, many less people will become sick with the flu and so there will be less people spreading influenza to others. This is especially important if you are around babies or the elderly. Most healthy school age children may not experience complications to flu, but could risk exposing an elderly grandparent or baby brother/sister to the virus. The elderly and infants under 6 months of age are at a greater risk to have serious complications.
We do plan on following the State’s procedure of only having injectable vaccine. This means no flu mist will be available. Please be certain to talk to your child so they are aware that they will be getting the shot again this year.
Public Health Solutions District Health Department will again be offering flu immunization clinics for students at your school. Prior to the start of clinics, students will bring home consent forms and fact sheets explaining the importance of getting the flu immunization. As parents or guardians, you are encouraged to read the information carefully, complete and sign the consent form and send it back to school with your student.
One lucky student will be a double winner! Not only will they have received protection against the flu by getting a flu shot they will also be entered into a drawing. Public Health Solutions will enter all students who return a completed permission form AND get the flu shot the day of the school clinic into a drawing for a $25.00 gift card. One lucky name from each school district will be drawn at the end of the school clinic day.
Public Health Solutions District Health Department will be at your school on Wednesday, October 3, 2018. For more information, contact your school health office, or Public Health Solutions at 402-826-3880.
Three Actions to Fight Flu this Flu Season.
Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. You have the power to protect yourself and your family this season with these three actions to fight flu.
Students have been working on re-entering the classroom environment after the extended Covid-19 Closure through “Second Step” Guidance lessons each Monday. On this particular day, the lesson was entitled “Let’s Talk”. Students were given 3 sticky notes and were instructed to write down the following:
“I’m Excited About…
