Is there a relationship between the number of lines on a pumpkin and the number of seeds? Or between the circumference of a pumpkin and the number of seeds? Fifth graders explored these questions on Halloween, and while we didn’t come up with a definitive answer, we sure had fun getting our hands dirty!
From October 29th through November 2nd, our chapter advisor and ag teacher, Mr. Lechtenberg and six members of the Hay Springs FFA Chapter (Logan DeCoste, Braydon Binger, Jaiden Anderson, Hannah Hoos, Rylee Wolken, and myself, Jett Rasmussen) visited the great city of Indianapolis for the 92nd annual National FFA Convention and Expo. While there, we met other members from all over the country-places like Ohio, Kentucky, Minnesota, Texas, and many more. Throughout the three days at the convention, we were able to see some amazing national talent performances, got an inspirational and encouraging message from a leadership workshop, listened to speeches by Bob Goff, Michelle Poler, and National FFA Officers, and probably did too much shopping. On the third day of our trip, we were also lucky enough to be given a tour of Purdue University because Mr. Lechtenberg’s brother, Vic, was the former dean of the college of agriculture. When we were given the tour, we got to learn about the fish hatchery, the meat lab, how big the classrooms are, the entomology labs, the “Farmer Olympics,” and even where they brew their own beer! Overall, it was a great experience and an excellent learning opportunity, and although we had some long days, early mornings, and late nights, we would do it all again in a heartbeat. We are all grateful for the chance to go and expand our knowledge of FFA. — Jett Rasmussen
Fifth graders have been learning about properties of matter and chemical reactions. On Wednesday, we explored the idea that chemical reactions create new materials that have useful and interesting properties. We then mixed 2 substances together to see if we could cause a chemical reaction, and as a result, a new substance.
On Wednesday, November 6th the high school band students participated in the PANCO mass band. The PANCO schools band students came together and created one large band, rehearsed throughout the day with a guest clinician, Dr. John Wojick from Chadron State College. They then performed a concert with each school performing a featured selection at the concert. Despite long rehearsals and some pretty scary roads, it was an enjoyable day!
4th grade was working as inventors Wednesday in Mystery Science. They were inventing apple pickers using only paper. We have some very successful inventors!
During the magazine sales fundraiser for the elementary school, Rayden Starke learned he was the winner of $100. With the help of this brother, Brecken, and his mom, Mindie, they decided that half the money would go to his bank account and with the other half they would donate fun chairs to Rayden’s kindergarten class. It was a proud moment when they opened the box and pulled out the chairs.
Tamale Fundraiser and Salsa Competition! Bring your best salsa!(1st, 2nd, and 3rd place get prizes!) Sponsored by Robotics 69347.
Sunday, November 10th. Starts at 5 PM in the School Cafeteria.
Kindergarten had a busy Halloween week. First, we were construction workers pounding golf tees into pumpkins and then adding rubber bands to finish them off. Next, we constructed houses for ghosts using blocks. Then,we became engineers that made ghost houses out of toothpicks and candy pumpkins.
Monday, October 28th Sock It To Drugs – Wear crazy socks
Tuesday, October 29th Be Drug Free – Wear red
Wednesday, October 30th Hawks Don’t Do Drugs – Wear green, yellow, hawk gear, and hats
Thursday, October 31st Scare Away Drugs – Wear your Halloween attire and put on your costumes at 3:00
Junior High Girls Basketball began practice on October, 21st. The team consists of twelve girls from grades 6th through 8th. Three of them will be returning players from last year, so we will have a young team. The girls ended their last season with a 9-1 record, and were crowned Panhandle Conference Champions! The girls will once again be coached by Ron Olson and Linda Kudrna. The season opener will be at home on November 9th at 10:00 am against Sioux County. We are all looking forward to another great season!
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