A Visit With Illustrator Chloe Burgett

Our students were fortunate to listen to Chloe Burgett, an illustrator! They were able to read one of the books she illustrated, plus help her create a creature! Thank you PTA for sponsoring this event, and Mrs. Simpson for setting it all up!

Staff Spotlights

This year, we would like to celebrate staff from each building more frequently (both certified and classified). The FPS Staff Spotlights are prepared by Student School Board Member Adeline Blatny.

This week we celebrate the following staff:

Senior Spotlight – Brook Tatro

Each week, Fairbury Public Schools wants to dedicate some time to celebrate seniors. These will be shared as they are submitted by the graduating class. Our ninth Senior Spotlight for 2023-24 is Brook Tatro. Congratulations Brook!

October Students of the Month

Your October students of the Month are:

7th Grade:

Ethan Sinn and Emery Thomas

8th Grade:

Kayden Barber and Barbara Snyder

High School:

Quintin Vculek and Kaden Swartz

Fairbury Teacher Mick Suey Honored With Golden Wheel Award

FAIRBURY, Neb. — Mick Suey was recognized for the Golden Wheel Award from the Fairbury Rotary Club.
Suey was recognized for his hard work in helping out the community through his many different projects and involvement.

Click here for the full story from News Channel Nebraska

Senior Spotlight – Jozalyn Kuzelka

Each week, Fairbury Public Schools wants to dedicate some time to celebrate seniors. These will be shared as they are submitted by the graduating class. Our eighth Senior Spotlight for 2023-24 is Jozalyn Kuzelka. Congratulations Jozalyn!

Color Run Fun!

Our First Quarter Family Night Color Run was a hit! Thanks to all who helped make it a success!

Thanks to : https://www.facebook.com/BustedLensPhoto and https://www.facebook.com/FairburyFirst for the post and pictures.

“Culinary, Child Development, and Fundamentals of Foods Students Showcase Their Skills in Fun-filled Activities”

The Culinary Class had a fun time planning and preparing a tailgate party for their class and preparing Halloween treats for the high school staff.

Child Development students are taking care of Real Care babies, which

simulate the parenting experience.

Fundamentals of Foods classes are learning knife skills and used them to

prepare Autumn Apple crisp. We make the hallways smell amazing!

A Visit With Illustrator Chloe Burgett

On November 3, 2023, Central Elementary and Jefferson Intermediate will attend an Illustrator Visit with Chloe Burgett. She is an illustrator living in the Great Plains. She has illustrated for Harper Collins, Penguin Random House, Highlights Magazine, Sourcebooks, Magination Press and Feeding Minds Press. Her “favorite books respectfully portray children as the competent, brave, and resourceful human beings they are, with words to match.” Chloe Burgett has illustrated the following books: Etta Extraordinaire, Potatoes for Pirate Pearl, Cooler Than Lemonade, Big Bold Beautiful Me and A to Z Animal Mysteries.

Students may preorder her books. (See flyer for information )