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.
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!
The Science Fair was held on Monday March 17th. The judges from OPPD said that choosing a winner was difficult because there was a variety of quality exhibits. Congratulations to all of our winners.
High School
1st. Michaela Beavers-Measuring soil bearing capacity
2nd. Jessica Gravert & Amanda Hansen-How accurate is your taste?
3rd. Bradley Lester-Effect of lighting from carbon dioxide
Junior High
1st. Nicole Swanson-Predator and prey instincts?
2nd. McKenzie Cottle &Lizzy Namuth- Pareidolia: Can you hear music after it disappears?
3rd. Matt McGovern-When will wood break?
Overall winners
Julie Klemm and Taya Skelton- How light affects plants?
Congratulations to Christopher Lopez for earning an Honorable Mention award from the Nebraska Department of Aeronautics Aviation Art Contest. Christopher will receive his award on Saturday April 5, 2014, 1:30 p.m. at the National Guard base near the Lincoln Airport – in the Operations building. Numerous military and civilian aircraft are planned to be on display as well as an exciting program for everyone’s enjoyment.
Hard work pays off. And this proves true for Paul High Horse. Through continuing his art education, he has enriched his knowledge and found an abstract, mixed media style to communicate his Lakota Nation traditions and values. And, this isn’t going unnoticed. Paul, as well as other Native American artists, has been asked to show his pieces at the Photographers and the Plains Indians exhibit at KANEKO February 7 – April 19.
The opening reception for Photographers and the Plains Indians is Friday, February 7 from 6 – 9pm. This reception is free and open to the public. Exhibit runs February 7 – April 19. Open hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm and Saturdays, 1 – 5pm. If your schedule allows, come and support Paul. Hope to see you opening night.
KANEKO is a cultural institution, exploring and encouraging the process of creativity. It is located at 1111 Jones St, Omaha, NE 68102.
Click the link to read more about the photography exhibit:
http://thekaneko.org/kaneko-
Students were given the opportunity to purchase candy canes to give to others from FBLA and Student Council before Christmas. $134 was raised from the candy cane orders and will be donated to the Siena/Francis House Homeless Shelter in Omaha.
Mrs. Leishman’s Voyager Readers performed The Best Christmas Pageant Ever play by Barbara Robinson. Parents, family, friends, Kindergarten- 6th graders, teachers, and support staff were in attendance. This is a fun tradition that has been happening for at least 13 years. This year we collected canned goods for the food pantry.
Aunna Raye Morford collected over 90 coats, along with hats, gloves and boots for the Salvation Army. The items were collected from the high school and elementary schools during the month of December. Thank you to all who donated! Pictured are Sam Kirby, Aunna Raye Morford, Paige Johnson, Nick Johnson and Caleb Grosse-Rhode helping to count coats.
Drama Club will have a community performance of their One-Act Play titled Goldilocks on Trial December 8, at 3pm in the high school gym. There will be a $3.00 admission charge for adults – students and children are free. There will also be light refreshments provided following the performance. Congratulations One-Act cast and crew for receiving runner-up in the Capitol Conference Play competition. In addition, outstanding performance awards went to: Emily Andersen, Julie Hofer, Brianna Namuth, Tim Drowne, Killian Roehr, and Tyler Pace – congratulations!!”
In Principles of Technology class, students were tasked with creating Rube Goldberg project. Students had to use miscellaneous objects to create five different movements to solve a problem without human inference after the start. The winning group of Adam Polsley and Tristin Howell created eleven steps. Click the following links to see videos of the projects.
https://moodle.fortcalhounschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=6346
https://moodle.fortcalhounschools.org/mod/resource/view.php?id=6345