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FCCLA State Leadership Conference – Promoting Service

Over 1000 Nebraska FCCLA members gathered in Lincoln, Ne. April 3-5  for their annual State Leadership Conference. at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Holiday Inn. Fairbury FCCLA officers attended the event, including Evie S., Grant S., Regan S., Macy O., RJ S., and Izzie S. and their FCCLA sponsor, Kay Onnen.

Members participated in various activities during the conference.  Sunday evening the keynote speaker was Alex Sheen, founder of the Because I Said So movement, which is dedicated to the betterment of humanity by strengthening commitments through the use of promise cards.
Monday activities included  community service projects and tours throughout Lincoln, as well as the STAR competitive events.  Fairbury members and other FCCLA volunteers walked to the Lincoln Children’s Museum and helped to paint interior walls in the children’s lunchroom. In the afternoon members participated in State Leadership officer elections and breakout sessions.  Monday evening Mrs. Onnen was recognized during the Business and Recognition session for her 25 years as a Family and Consumer Science educator and also for her retirement from the teaching profession at the end of this year.
Tuesday morning wrapped up the conference and members returned to their home towns, tired, but motivated to improve their lives, schools, and communities. Screen Shot 2016-04-07 at 10.25.06 AM
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When Are We Ever Going To Use This?

“When are we ever going to use this?” That question was answered for Mrs. Kort’s college algebra class this week. Tim Watters, of Mid-West 3D Solutions, gave a presentation on 3D printers to the students.

Mr. Watters explained how a 3D printer works, showed multiple examples of objects that can be printed, and explained its applications in businesses today. One example of its current use is creating prosthetics for children. The cost of traditional appliances makes if difficult for families to afford, purchasing the multiple prosthetics necessary as a child grows. By printing these on a 3D printer, they become affordable.

The college algebra students had the chance to create their own projects. They started by drawing a design on a piece of graph paper. Then they had to write the equations of the lines and use a graphing calculator program get a digital image of their design. They then imported the design into an online drafting program that would create the image that was printed. Students were very excited to see how the printer worked and to see their designs “come to life.”

Thank you to Tim Watters and Mid-West 3D Solutions for loaning us the printer and donating the material for our students to have this great opportunity.

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Edible Bones

Mrs. Winter’s 7th grade science class is learning about the body systems. Recently, students learned about the skeletal system and its importance to the body. To demonstrate the different layers in a cross-section of bone, students created a bone model using different foods. The Pull N’ Peels represented the blood vessels, strawberry jam was the bone marrow, lady finger cookies were the spongy bone, wafer cookies the compact bone and a tortilla the periosteum. The students were impressed by their delicious bone models!
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Pig Lungs?

Mrs. Winter’s 7th grade science class is learning about the body systems. Recently, students learned about the respiratory system- responsible for gas exchange between the body and environment. To demonstrate what an incredible organ the lungs are, we inflated a real pair of pig lungs. Students were impressed by the spongy texture of the lungs. We also viewed the difference between smoker and non-smoker lungs. If you see a 7th grader, ask them about it!
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Students As Meteorologists

Students in Mr. Sturm’s 8th Grade Earth Science class are learning about Weather! We have been talking about how the movements of air masses determine the weather and what happens when air masses collide. Students were tasked with making a weather map.  They needed to show the different types of fronts and what kind of precipitation would fall as the fronts move through an area.

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Paige E. Signs With Doane College

Congratulations to Paige Eden. On March 23rd, she signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next season at Doane College in Crete, Nebraska!  We’re proud of you, Paige

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Division II Jefferson Intermediate Team Winners!

After spending several months reading the 65 books on the list, the Division II Reading Classics County Competition was held on March 21st, in the ’47 Gym.

The Division II Jefferson Intermediate team won the competition. Other teams participating were  Meridian and Tri-County, each with two teams.

They will move on to the State Competition on April 2nd at the Fairbury High School. Team members are Ericka K., Ellie L., Mariel R., Casidy S., and Alissa Y.

Congratulations to these young ladies  for their extra hours spent reading! We are proud of you!!

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