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Feb 8, 2021Feb 8, 2021

BNFF Swim Team Competes in Elkhorn Invitational

The Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman Swim and dive team competed in the Elkhorn Invitational. Mother Nature, again had to play a role in determining our team’s success at the meet. With the unpredictable weather, we took less than half of the team to this meet. The competition at this meet helps us to prepare for the River Cities Conference Meet, next week. All of the teams in which we will compete against next weekend were at this meet. Many of the top swimmers in the state were competing . Our goal was to come away with some improvements in our state qualifying times, new state times and improved personal best performances. We were very proud of how well this small group 11 girls and 8 boys worked together and cheered each other on at this meet. The Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman girls team, took second place out of 9 teams, behind a very strong and competitive Elkhorn/Elkhorn South team. Our 8 boys finished in 7^th place. Creighton Prep took home first in the boys division.

Improvements in state qualifying times were:

Girls 200 Medley Relay bettered their automatic state qualifying time; Josi Mans, Crystal Craft, Mikwena Lierman, Mikya Lierman
Mikwena Lierman bettered her automatic state qualifying time in the 50 freestyle.
Girl’s 200 freestyle relay team improved their secondary state time; Laci Havlat, Crystal Craft, Mikya Lierman, Mikwena Lierman
Crystal Craft improved her secondary state qualifying time in the 100 breaststroke

Top 6 finishes:

2^nd place:

Girls 200 Medley relay; Josi Mans, Crystal Craft, Mikwena Lierman, Mikya Lierman
Mikwena Lierman -50 Freestyle

4^th place

Mikwena Lierman- 100 butterfly
Girls 200 freestyle relay; Laci Havlat, Crystal Craft, Mikya Lierman, Mikwena Lierman

5^th plac

Josi Mans- 100 backstroke
Crystal Craft- 1-breaststroke

6^th place

Lily Davis – diving
Callum Olmer – diving

Personal best performances were:

The Boys 200 medley relay team continues to drop time, and are only .69 seconds from qualifying it for state; Ian Scheele, R eed Mueller, Cole Rogge, Isaiah Jacobsen
Averi Kolb- 200 individual medley
Jaidyn Vanschoiack- 200 individual medley
Linnea Edeal- 50 freestyle
Ian Scheele- 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke
Reed Mueller- 200 individual medley
Noah Bratt- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle
Kolton Kirchhoff- 50 freestyle and 100 backstroke

On Monday, Feb. 8 we have our last home dual against South Sioux City. Swimming will begin at 4:00 PM. The River Cities Conference is on the 5^th and 6^th of Feb. Diving in on Friday and swimming on Saturday. The coaches; Dina Scheele and Lexi Ahrens and myself are extremely proud of our team this year. They have dealt with so many changes this year, but have all kept focused on their individual and the team goals. Both the girls and boys have the potential to come away with the conference Championship this year!

Results – Fete Fling Invitational – Women’s Session

Results – Fete Fling Invitational – Boy’s Session

Feb 5, 2021Mar 22, 2021

World Read Aloud Day – February 3rd!

“Reading is better when we do it together. Did you know that reading aloud every day puts kids ahead by one year, no matter their background!” ..litworld.org

Jefferson’s sixth grade students celebrated World Read Aloud Day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of this week and “shared the love” of reading with Kindergarten and 1st grade students at Central.

Feb 4, 2021Sep 13, 2021

Andrea Hynek Receives Jeffs’ Best Award!

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 Andrea Hynek, Jefferson Office Secretary, as the recipient of the February Jeffs’ Best Award!

Here were the nomination statements:

I’m nominating Andrea Hynek because she is absolutely essential to Jefferson Intermediate. Truly, I could not ask for a better administrative assistant. I’m able to delegate tasks to her, which she completes without hesitation. She has built and sustained meaningful relationships with staff and students. If I’m responding to a situation, I can depend on Andrea to keep things running smoothly. She is dedicated to Jefferson and Fairbury Public Schools and always does what is best for students.

Andrea is the backbone to our school and the wearer of many hats. She comes to school each day with a can-do attitude, smile, and and the ability to keep our school running smoothly. Not only does she have a great relationship with staff but has an excellent relationship with all of the students that come through our doors, even those that are the most difficult. She is always thinking three steps ahead of the game. Not only does she answer the phone and man the front office, but she acts as the school nurse, makes extra copies, fixes the copy machine, helps us with ordering needed supplies, helps us to access resources, sends friendly reminders, helps with tech support during this crazy time of online learning, etc. etc. etc. She has such special relationships with all of the students. I have several students that have some behavior issues and need some extra positive support and feedback. She is that person. They love to go and show her their check in /check out sheets at the end of the day when they have a great day. She is such a deserving candidate for this award. She serves as great face for Jefferson Intermediate and brings warmth to our building and all that enter it.

Andrea is such a valued team member of Jefferson! She is a problem solver, a healthcare worker, always has a positive attitude, and is tireless in assisting everyone in the building. She truly is one of Jeff’s Best!!

Andrea goes above and beyond to help out all students, and all staff! I have seen her multi-task several things at one time, and always has a smile on her face while doing them! And she is great at her job duties, too! We are blessed to have her!

Andrea is an excellent representative for the Jeff community and District 8. She is positive, kind, helpful, friendly, and is extremely supportive to everyone in the building, in the district, and the community. She can shift gears at a second’s notice. Our school is a much better place when she is there!!

Congratulations Andrea!

Feb 2, 2021Feb 4, 2021

BNFF vs. Lincoln Pius X Swim Meet

Girls

Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman 94
Lincoln Pius X 83

Boys

Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman 99

Lincoln Pius X 73

The girl’s team remains undefeated, and the boy’s came away with a secondary state qualifying time in the 200 free relay. Lincoln Pius is always a strong team and a team with a lot of depth. They always seem to push our swimmers to do their best. Our swimmers really rallied around one another tonight and provided strong encouragement to the team. Tonight was also our senior recognition night. We honored 10 seniors. Each of them has been major contributors to the success of the team over the past 4 years. From Beatrice: Hayden Stevens, Averi Kolb, Hannah Essink, from Fairbury: Mikwena Lierman, Camryn Wisnieski, Josi Mans, Briaunna Knothe, Norris: Noah Bratt, Crystal Craft, and Xander Nelson. I am so proud of these athletes. Many of them have been a member of our team for 4 years, many of them are state qualifiers, and all of them are well rounded students and athletes. Their leadership, talent and support will be missed next year. We wish them all the best in their futures.

Along with the boys 200 freestyle relay, we had 5 more state qualifying times, 30 personal best performances and 27 first and second place finishes.

State qualifiers include:

Boys 200 freestyle relay; Noah Pomajzl, Reed Mueller, Ian Scheele, Isaiah Jacobsen

Mikwena Lierman bettered her automatic time in the 50 Free and improved her 100 butterfly qualifying time.

Mikya Lierman improved her 50 freestyle secondary state qualifying time, she less than 4 tenths from an automatic state qualifying time.

Crystal Craft had a secondary state qualifying time in the 100 breaststroke

The girl’s 200 medley relay; Josi Mans, Crystal Craft, Mikwena Lierman and Mikya Lierman, improved their secondary state qualifying time.

First Place finishes

Girl’s 200 medley relay; Josi Mans, Crystal Craft, Mikwena Lierman, and Mikya Lierman

Crystal Craft- 200 individual medley

Mikwena Lierman- 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly

Camryn Wisnieski – diving

Girls 200 freestyle relay; Mikya Lierman, Crystal Craft, Laci Havlat, Mikwena Lierman

Laci Havlat- 500 freestyle

2nd Place Finishes

Boy’s Medley relay; Ian Scheele, Reed Mueller, Cole Rogge, and Isaiah Jacobsen

Laci Havlat- 200 freestyle

Cole Rogge- 200 freestyle

Reed Mueller- 200 individual medley and 100 breaststroke

Mikya Lierman- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle

Lily Davis- diving

Callum Olmer- diving

Isaiah Jacobsen- 100 butterfly

Boys 200 freestyle relay; Noah Pomajzl, Reed Mueller, Ian Scheele, Isaiah Jacobsen

Ericka Kroeker- 500 freestyle

Josi Mans – 100 backstroke

Ian Scheele- 100 backstroke

Crystal Craft- 100 breaststroke

Girl’s 400 freestyle relay; Laci Havlat, Jaidyn Vanschoiack, Averi Kolb, Josi Mans

Boy’s 400 freestyle relay; Cole Rogge, Noah Bratt, Kolton Kirchhoff, and Noah Pomajzl

Personal Best Performances:

Levi Puchalla- 200 freestyle

Maya Hutzler- 200 individual medley- 100 freestyle

Reed Mueller- 200 individual medley- 100 breaststroke

Mackenzie Riesen- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle

Lily Davis- 50 freestyle

Ericka Kroeker- 50 freestyle

Dalaney Biesecker- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle

Mikya Lierman- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle

Isaiah Jacobsen- 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly

Ian Scheele- 50 freestyle

Noah Bratt – 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle

Jessica Craft- 100 freestyle

Ava Bolli- 100 freestyle

Allison Ford- 100 freestyle

Noah Pomajzl- 50 freestyle

Hayden Stevens- 100 freestyle

Laci Havlat- 500 freestyle

Ericka Kroeker- 500 freestyle

Ben Maendele- 100 backstroke

Aly Kuzelka- 100 Breaststroke

Maddie Nielsen- 100 breaststroke

Callum Olmer- 100 breaststroke

Next action for the team is the Elkhorn Invite. Diving will be Friday, at 4:00PM. Swimming will be on Saturday, girls’ swimming begins at 12:30 PM and boys at 2:30PM. They are not allowing spectators at this meet. Monday, the 8th we have our last home dual against South Sioux City. Swimming will be at 4:00, no diving.

Jan 29, 2021Feb 2, 2021

BNFF vs. Lincoln North Star Swim Results

Both the girl’s and boy’s teams came away with a win tonight against Lincoln North Star. The girls are currently undefeated in their dual competitions. We have a lot of depth and many talented swimmers on both our boys and girls teams. Everyone has contributed greatly to our successes this season. This has been a tough week for the team, many were not able to practice at all this week due to the weather, and some only were able to have one practice this week.

Our swimmers work very hard at practice and many have goals to qualify and improve their times before the state meet. We have asked a lot from both the girl’s and our boy’s teams, to step out of their comfort zones and try new events

Many have shown strong leadership skills, some of them are: Seniors, Josi Mans, Averi Kolb, Hannah Essink, Bri Knothe, Noah Bratt, Juniors:, Laci Havlat, Ian Scheele, Kolton Kirchhoff, Jaidyn Vanschoiack, Linnea Edeal, Erika Kroecker, and many others that are also willing to swim whatever events the team needs filled.

First place finishes:

Girls Medley Relay: Jaidyn Vanschoaick, Crystal Craft, Averi Kolb, Delaney Biesecker

Boys Medley Relay; Ian Scheele, Reed Mueller, Cole Rogge, Isaiah Jacobsen

200 free- Ian Scheele

200 Individual Medley- Jessica Craft

50 Freestyle- Laci Havlat- Isaiah Jacobsen

Diving- Callum Olmer’

100 butterfly-Cole Rogge

100 Freestyle- Laci Havlat- Isaiah Jacobsen

500 freesstyle- Josi Mans

Girls 200 freestyle relay; Laci Havlat, Averi Kolb, Jaidyn Vanschoaick, Josi Mans

Boys 200 freestyle relay; Noah Pomajzl, Reed Mueller, Isaiah Jacobsen, Ian Scheele

100 breaststroke – Crystal Craft

Girls 400 freestyle relay; Laci Havlat, Delaney Biesecker, Crystal Craft, Josi Mans

2^nd place finishes

200 freestyle- Jaidyn Vanschoiack- Cole Rogge

200 individual medley- Linnea Edeal- Caleb Oltman

50 freestyle- Josi Mans

Diving- Hayden Stevens

100 butterfly- Crystal Craft

100 freestyle- Delaney Biesecker- Noah Pomajzl

500 freestyle- Maddie Nielsen- Ian Scheele

100 backstroke- Jaidyn Vanschoiack

100 breaststroke- Maya Hutzler

Girls 400 freestyle relay- Linnea Edeal, Maya Hutzler, Jessica Craft, Kati Malina

Boys 400 freestyle relay- Cole Rogge Noah Bratt, Kolton Kirchhoff, Noah Pomajzl

Lincoln North Star vs. BNFF Results

Lincoln North Star vs. BNFF Scores

Jan 20, 2021Feb 16, 2021

When It’s Snowing, There’s Only One Thing to Do

In Art class first graders listened to the picturebook Snowballs, by Lois Ehlert, and were inspired to create their own snowman collages. On the first day, students painted beautiful watercolor resist backgrounds (using white crayons to draw snowflakes) and sprinkled the wet, painted paper with salt which created a speckled texture. The next class period students chose from a variety of materials to make their own unique snowman. As you can see, the boys and girls were very proud of their masterpieces!

Jan 20, 2021Jan 29, 2021

Great Showing by Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman Swim Team

Girls:
Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman 110
Columbus 63
Beatrice/Norris/Fairbury/Freeman 101
Columbus 74
It was nice to come away with a win for both the girl’s and boy’s team tonight.The girls are currently undefeated in their dual competitions. We have a lot of depth and many talented swimmers on the team this season. So, we are able to have many swimmers compete in different events, and that contributed greatly to our success. But, having many other athletes to help us fill all the events and spread out the points has also contributed to the girls and boys team success. Also, having swimmers and divers who are willing to compete in different events helped us achieve the win, 29 personal best swims, 16 first place finishes and 12 second place finishes.
First Place Finishes:
Girls Medley Relay –Josi Mans, Crystal Craft, Mikwena Lierman, Mikya Lierman
Boys Medley R elay- Ian Scheele, Reed Mueller, Cole Rogge, Isaiah Jacobsen
Mikya Lierman – 200 Individual Medley and 100 Butterfly
Ian Scheele- 200 Individual Medley and 100 backstroke
Josi Mans – 100 Backstroke
Mikwena Lierman- 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle
Isaiah Jacobsen- 50 freestyle
Camryn Wisnieski – diving
Callum Olmer- diving
Noah Pomajzl- 100 freestyle
Laci Havlat 500 freestyle
Girls 200 freestyle relay- Mikya Lierman, Crystal Craft, Jaidyn Vanschoiack, Mikwena Lierman
Boys 200 freestyle relay- Noah Pomajzl, Reed Mueller, Isaiah Jacobsen, Ian Scheele
Crystal Craft- 100 Breaststroke

2nd place finishes
Laci Havlat- 200 freestyle
Jaidyn Vanschoiack- 100 individual Medley
Noah Pomajzl – 50 freestyle
Hayden Stevens- diving
Lily Davis- Diving
Josi Mans- 100 freestyle

Time F/P/S Relay Place Points Improvements
Noah Bratt- 100 freestyle
Maddie Nielsen- 500 freestyle
Reed Mueller- 100 backstroke
Levi Puchalla- 100 breaststroke
Girls 400 free relay: Jaidyn Vanschoiack, Averi Kolb, Josi Mans, Laci Havlat
Boys 400 free relay: Cole Rogge, Noah Brat, Kolton Kirchhoff, Noah Pomajzl

Personal best performances:
Maddie Nielsen- 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle
Ericka Kroeker- 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle
Kolton Kirchhoff- 200 freestyle aned 500 freestyle
Ian Scheele- 200 Individual Medley
Averi Kolb – 50 freestyle
Delaney Biesecker- 50 freestyle aned 100 freestyle
Aly Kuzelka- 50 freestyle
Mackenzie Riesen- 50 freestyle
Isaiah Jacobsen- 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly
Noah Pomajzl- 50 freestyle
Tagg DeBoer- diving and 50 freestyle
Mikya Lierman – 100 butterfly
Crystal Craft- 100 freestyle
Ava Bolli- 100 freestyle
Allison Ford- 100 freestyle
Callum Olmer- 100 freestyle and 50 freestyle
Josi Mans- 100 backstroke
Jaidyn Vanschoaick- 100 backstroke
Elise Van Cleave- 100 backstroke
Reed Mueller- 100 backstroke
Alayna Elwood- 100 breaststroke
Cole Rogge- 100 freestyle
Next competition for the team is on Thursday, Jan. 28th, with a dual against Lincoln North Star. Meet begins at 4:30

Jan 19, 2021Feb 5, 2021

Taste Testing

Fifth grade students did a “test tasting” in science. They designed investigations to determine whether items they can’t see in water are still present.
They had to test sugar, salt, vinegar and lemon juice. They took a little sip of each without water added and then again with water added. They recorded their findings.
From these investigations, students used the evidence to suggest that they are still in the water and just cannot be seen.