Mr. O'brien's class toured a swine facility this morning and brought back lots of interesting information. Bio security is very important. All air for the building is brought in through filters that can screen out bacteria and viruses. The filters for the 2500 sow facility cost $250,000 but should last 2-3 years. The unit does shower in shower out whenever you enter or leave. Travis Hanaway, the manager said he has taken as many as 12 showers per day. To seal the buildings and make them air tight the construction company used a semi load of caulk. They farrow 120 sows per week and the pigs are weaned at 18-21 days of age. The owners finish to market all the pigs produced. When you enter the buildings the fans blow out at you so no unfiltered outside air gets in. The unit employs 9 people when in full production. We would like to thank Travis and the owners for giving us the opportunity to see a modern swine farrowing facility.
First person that finds me at tonight’s game against West Central and tells me the name of the artist that inspired this 3rd grade artwork gets a pizza boat on me!
Rob from Larson Construction talked with kindergarten and 1st graders about being a construction worker as part of the community helper unit.
There will be no JV boys game tonight against West Central. Start time and order of games will be the following:
JV Girls beginning at 4:30
Varsity Girls beginning at 6:15
Varsity Boys to follow
On November 26th, our Healthy Schools Healthy Students grant continued with our first monthly cafeteria coaching. Five high school students volunteered to coach our 4th graders at lunchtime. At this lunchtime, hummus dip was offered to students to try.
Pictured here Central 4th Graders participate in the Healthy Schools Healthy Students Grant aiming to empower elementary students through nutrition education. It will include monthly lessons including taste testing with Nate Weber. November's item to taste test: Pomegranates!
Holiday music in Central's foyer before school from now until Christmas. Thank you to Ms. Wilming and Central band students for putting this on.
Another great project in Mr. O'Brien's Woods Class.
The high school basketball games on
November 27th (home vs West Central)
December 4th (home vs Turkey Valley)
January 8th (at West Central)
January 15th (at Turkey Valley)
will be played as JV girls, 2 quarters only of JV boys, varsity girls, and varsity boys.
Games are still scheduled to start at their regular time.
Today I received another reminder why I love my job! A couple students stopped down to the “Principal’s Office” and handed me these thank you cards with smiles on their faces and a lot of giggles! I am so thankful to lead such an amazing student body, staff, and community. Enjoy Thanksgiving Break everyone!
Congratulations to members of the Global Science class on successfully writing a $500 grant to Halvorson Trane to replace our microscope lights with energy efficient LED lights. Thank you to Halvorson Trane for their support of educational projects and to the Clayton County Energy District for their help.
Camp Courageous fun!
Central Fifth graders shared their monologue presentations today. Their monologues were based on the book Esperanza Rising.
Congratulations to the following Warrior Volleyball players on the following awards/recognition.
1st Team All Upper Iowa Conference
Lizzie Gifford
Mary Kate Wille
Hannah Erickson
2nd Team All Upper Iowa Conference
Natalie Schroeder
Honorable Mention Upper Iowa Conference
Lauren Schroeder
Zoe Barker
1st Team 1A NE All District Team
Lizzie Gifford
Mary Kate Wille
1A Honorable Mention All State
Lizzie Gifford
The CCS winners took a trip to the Elkader Pizzeria.
Janelle Gibney class of 2013 talked with Mrs. Healy's Pre-Employment class about the importance of cover letters and resumes. She also shared her Workiva work experience and the skills needed to succeed in the cooperate workplace.
Brandi Lewin, the Rural Sexual Assault Team Coordinator, and Elkader police chief, Mitch Seitz, came to speak to Mrs. Anstoetter's 4th graders about trusted adults and safe spaces.
Music & Fine Arts Boosters are meeting in the music room on November 19 at 6:30 pm. We need all supporters of our fine arts to attend and help plan our annual carnival event.
Food Science 1 students practiced teamwork skills as they planned and prepared a Thanksgiving Meal. They even shared their meal with several community members. Thank you for joining us!
Hard work and good effort pays off. This Central student earned a Worthy Warrior.
