Homecoming Dress Code 2014

The dress code for this year’s homecoming dance will be the same as last year’s dress code, but this year we are going to allow jeans, shorts and t-shirts. We will not allow athletic shorts or sweats, and male students cannot wear tank tops. If you have any questions, talk to Mr. Green or Mrs. Shields. The dance will be held on Saturday, September 27, at the Community Building from 8:00 – 11:00. The cost is $5/person.

Student’s Mural

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Independent art students are making the most of the building construction. Students were given permission to create a mural on two pieces of drywall that are currently blocking an old exit. The mural was created by seniors Vince Hartline, Michelle DeWitt, and Madison Queen. The students have plans to create another mural in the gym on two additional pieces of drywall.

Elementary Fall Fundraiser Kick Off

Kick off for the Elementary Fall Fundraiser was Tuesday November 16th. Here are some important details:
– Easy to participate again this year! Have your friends and relatives shop online or through
   the catalogs.
-To make ordering easy, go to Great American Fundraiser’s website at www.gaschoolstore.com and register your child with our group number, 2193480, so our school receives credit for your order.
– Many great gift ideas! NEW this year will be photo keepsake products such as books, cards,        posters and calendars.
– If we reach our overall school goal, we will have Sean Watson “Master of Illusion” performing a    show for ALL elementary students!
– Once again, there will be prizes awarded for students.
– The delivery date of the items will be in October.
– Funding will be going to the elementary playground for new equipment.
-Call Anne Steinhausen if you have any questions at 402-515-6344.

3rd graders are hooked on learning

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2014-15 School wide theme is Hooked on Learning. Each class is using the theme to get the children excited about the school and all of the fun and interesting things that will be learned this year. To go along with this theme, 3rd grade created individual fishing t-shirts. First, as a class, they studied several HOW TO DRAW fish lessons with different backgrounds.  Next, they practiced the ones they chose to put on their shirt. Then, each child was given a sheet to put the final picture for the front and back on for a template. Finally, we went to the cafeteria where we placed the template inside the shirt, taped it all down, and traced their design. Fabric markers were used to color in each unique design. The smiles on their faces shows the pride each had in their finished project!

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2014-15 School wide theme is Hooked on Learning. Each class is using the theme to get the children excited about the school and all of the fun and interesting things that will be learned this year. 3-5th grades with PE, Social Skill/Hal, Sped teachers also joined in the fun! We are all different and unique fish that swim in the same wonderful school!!

 

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Thank you to Joe Burns for the photos.

First Day for Students!

Thursday, August 14, 2014 begins the 2014-2015 school year for Fort Calhoun Community School students.

Dismissal Times for the first day are:

  • 11:15 Elementary Dismissal;
  • 11:30 JR-SR High Dismissal

Elementary students and Parents Are Invited: “BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT”

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Where: FORT CALHOUN ELEMENTARY

Why: Kick off the 2014-15 School year

What to bring:  YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Who is all going to be there:  STAFF, PARENTS/GUARDIANS, PRINCIPAL, AND ESPECIALLY STUDENTS.

**Please meet in the gym at 6:00pm for Mr. Wagner’s welcome!

*This is a great night to introduce yourself to your new teacher.  Please come by and visit.

 

Congratulations State Track Qualifiers

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Congratulations to our 2014 State Track Qualifiers. Grace Whitlaw qualified for high jump. Alex Tietz qualified for the 1600M run and the 3200M run and Adam Robinson qualified for the 3200M run. Wish them luck at State on May 23 and 24th.

Earth Day 2014

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The 3rd and 4th graders from Ft. Calhoun Elementary decided to clean up the school yard and playground. We had discussions on giving back to our school and community by volunteering. Students brought gloves, rakes, gardening tools and brooms to get the task done. Everyone enjoyed the teamwork and results when the job was complete. Mr. Dave Neumann was very appreciative of all the hard work!