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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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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!!

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.

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!

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!

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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!

“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.

FHS Band Retires White Concert Jackets

The FHS Band is currently selling their retired white concert jackets for $5. If you would like a piece of FHS Band history, please contact Maureen Beck at mbeck@fairburyjeffs.org or (402) 729-6116 ext. 1304. All proceeds from the sales of the coats will be put toward the purchase of new band equipment and supplies.

PTA Sponsors Aesop’s Fables

On February 13th, the students attended Aesop’s Fables a program sponsored by the Fairbury PTA. The program featured large tabletop puppets that the students really enjoyed watching and learning about. Aesop’s Fables was an original, rhymed version of the classic tales. Some of the fables included in the program were The Lion and the Mouse, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Owl and the Grasshopper, The Fox and the Crow, The Crow and the Pitcher and The Fox and the Crow. The performance was colorful and fun, and the students enjoyed interacting at times throughout the program. For some of our students it was a great introduction to fables, but for others, it was a good review of the concepts of fables. Thank you to the Fairbury PTA for sponsoring this wonderful program and many others throughout this school year for our students.