Thursday, families received the opportunity to build a santa cocoa, play snoopy bingo, dance to Christmas music, make an ornament, hula hoop, ride scooters, play with a parachute, eat chili or chicken noodle soup and cinnamon rolls. JCHL partnered with Central and Jefferson to provide physical activities from physical therapists and a medical student all in one night. The evening came to an end after families and staff hopped on a bus to ride to Heritage, Gardenside and Cedar Wood to sing Christmas Carols to residents. It was a fantastic fun night for all.
The Jeffs’ Best Award was created by the Fairbury Public School 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 Mr. Cory Schweitzer as our first recipient of the “Jeffs’ Best” Award!!
Congratulation Cory! Some example statements from his nominations, include “Cory works to meet and greet each student every day and students are laughing and smiling after interacting with Cory.” Another exclaims that “Cory has touched every student with a simple hello, high five and smile.”
We want to thank everyone for their nominations! The BOE will making a new selection prior to the January meeting. There will be a short presentation at each month’s board meeting. Cory will receive a $25 gift certificate and will be eligible for the Jeffs’ Best of the Year Award in May!
Anyone in Jeffland is invited to nominate any Fairbury Public Schools Employee by filling out the form below:
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. YorkSophomore 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. YorkSenior 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.
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
A great time was had by all who attended the Color Run Elementary Family Night. The cross-country team did a great job assisting the elementary teachers at this event. There was a meal and three different run times. Thank you to all who helped at this event.
Congratulations to Alecia Bedlan, Bridget Heidemann, Reid Novotny, and Liam Young who were selected to be part of the 350-member NMEA All State Children’s Choir. The event will take place on the UNL campus on Thursday, November 21, culminating in a final concert at 4:00pm in the Lied Center. Tickets can be purchased for $15 by calling the Lied Center Box Office (402-472-4747). The All State Children’s Choir happens in conjunction with the Nebraska Music Educators Association annual conference. The All State Jazz Band, Chorus, Band, and Orchestra will perform in the Lied Center on Saturday the 23rd.
The third grade students at Jefferson Intermediate were asked by Fairbury’s Ouivera Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to ring bells that they made on September 17th in honor of Constitution Day. They wanted the students to know about this great document and the freedoms it gives. They also believe that it is important that the students learn to cherish and appreciate these freedoms. The administration, teachers, and students put together a short program to recognize and honor the signing of the Constitution 232 years ago.
In celebration of International Dot Day, first graders in Mrs. Schmidt’s classes are studying Wassily Kandinsky’s Squares with Concentric Circles and creating their own “dot” using watercolors.
The FPS fall cheer clinic is coming up soon! Attached is the registration form, available for kindergarteners through 8th graders. Please let Madison Moody or Darby Davidson know if you have any questions. Download Cheer Clinic Registration
