Hello all,
Sorry I have not reported lately! We had a successful District Convention with 3 of our 4 contests advancing to State Convention!! Congratulations to Dakota Hovinga (Job Interview), Dillon Thiner (Public Speaking), and Amanda Aeilts (Creed Speaking) for all recieving golds and advancing!! I would like to say a special congratulations to Dakota for making it to State in a contest all four years of her high school career. It is the first time to be done in our chapter's history! Our Conduct of Meetings team (Quinn, Trent, Mitch, Callie, Hailley, Nikki, and Jake) did a very nice job of representing our chapter and finished with a strong silver rating! Kayla did a great job on her district officer candidate speech, but unfortunately our district is going to miss out on having this amazing young lady on the NW District officer team.
With April just around the corner the GT Ag Ed students are busy preparing for our numerous activities.
April 9th we have Farm Safety Day in Terril with the 5th and 6th graders. The Soils/Agronomy class has been working very hard to prepare for this day. We will have stations discussing Grain Bin Safety, Tractor/PTO Safety, ATV Safety, and an EMT will be coming to discuss what to do in an emergency on the farm. We have also designed and ordered shirts to give to every ag student, and 5th and 6th grade students. Thank you to all the businesses who donated to help sponsor our Farm Safety Day!!
April 14th-16th, 19 students, myself, and our bus driver Doug Girres will be going to DesMoines for the Iowa FFA State Convention. The three days will be jam packed full of fun educational opportunities for our students. On our way to DesMoines we will be stopping in Ames to have a tour of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University as well as eating at Hickory Park :) Dakota, Dillon, and Amanda will have their opportunity to show off their skills (in Job Interview, Pulblic Speaking, and Creed Speaking) on April 15th. Callie, Phil, Hailley, and Nikki have been working on our chapter display, which will showcase information about our annual blood drive. Our chapter will also be competing in the contest areas of Team Ag Sales (Kayla, Zach, Cody, and Nate) and Marketing Plan (Trent, Quinn, and Mitch), and Greenhand Quiz (Alyssa and Cassy). Four of our seniors, Dakota, Dillon, Phil, and Brandon (also in the FFA Band) will be finishing their high school FFA career strong by receiving their FFA State Degrees. Dakota, Brandon, and Dillon will also receive the Academic Acheivment Award during convention. While at Iowa FFA State Convention the members will also have the opportunity to go through the career show and talk to different businesses and colleges to help plan for their future, attend sessions and workshops, and listen to keynote speakers. I look forward to attending the 2010 Iowa FFA State Convention with such an amazing group of students!
April 20th - Blood Drive 2-7 in the high school cafeteria. If you are interested in donating please feel free to contact an FFA member or me at tjohnston@graettinger.k12.ia.us or (712) 859-3286 (school #).
April 22nd - Parent/Member Awards Banquet at 6:30 The banquet will be at the high school and start in the cafeteria for our meal catered by Sandans and move into the gym for our awards banquet.
April 30th - Elementary Farm Day The Animal Science class is currently planning the Elementary Farm Day for the K-4th graders of Graettinger and Terril. This is always a fun day for both the high school and elementary students. The students will get to learn about and interact with a variety of farm animals. We will also have activities for the students to participate in during the day!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Parent/Member Potluck
The Parent/Member potluck that was postponed will be on Tuesday, March 2nd at 7:00 in the high school cafeteria.
Reminder: Seniors bring 2- 2 liter bottles of pop, Juniors bring dessert, Sophomores bring main dishes, and Freshman bring sidedish
Get ready to be wowed by the GT Conduct of Meetings Team, our Creed Speaker, and our District Officer Candidate!!!!
Reminder: Seniors bring 2- 2 liter bottles of pop, Juniors bring dessert, Sophomores bring main dishes, and Freshman bring sidedish
Get ready to be wowed by the GT Conduct of Meetings Team, our Creed Speaker, and our District Officer Candidate!!!!
FFA WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well it is my favorite week of the year!!! Yes, that is right FFA WEEK!!! GT FFA is keeping busy as ever, but we are still finding time to celebrate the week dedicated to this great organization!
Monday: Grain Jar Guess Winners: Dakota Peters and Heath Marchand
Tuesday: Blue and Gold Class competition day
Wednesday: FFA/Ag Triva Scavanger Hunt, Elementary Coloring contest
Thursday: PALS with 3rd and 4th grade, Ag Olympics with Middle School
Friday: Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Business Care Packages, and Kiss the Pig Contest winner announced!
Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful week!
Monday: Grain Jar Guess Winners: Dakota Peters and Heath Marchand
Tuesday: Blue and Gold Class competition day
Wednesday: FFA/Ag Triva Scavanger Hunt, Elementary Coloring contest
Thursday: PALS with 3rd and 4th grade, Ag Olympics with Middle School
Friday: Staff Appreciation Breakfast, Business Care Packages, and Kiss the Pig Contest winner announced!
Hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful week!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Congrats Kayla!!
On February 16th, Kayla had the opportunity to interview for NW district office. She was placed on the ballot as one of the reporter candidates!! She will be giving a speech on March 6th at the District Convention to determine if she will be elected as the 2010-2011 NW District Reporter! Great job Kayla and Good luck!!!
Saturday, February 13, 2010
I wanted to share with everyone what amazing students we have here at GT high school (which I am sure you all realize that already).
As a teacher, FFA advisor, and community member of Graettinger, I could not be more proud of all the hard work and dedication the FFA members have put into making this program a success, through community service, mentoring, ag awareness, contests, awards, and character.
Last weekend, I took four state degree applications and four proficiency applications to review day. Dakota, Brandon, Phil, and Dillon will all be receiving their FFA State Degrees in April (which is a huge honor); and Kayla and Cody's proficiency applications moved on to the state level.
On February 11th, I had the opportunity to take 17 of our members to subdistrict contests in Emmetsburg. Our members represented the communities, our school, and FFA chapter very well... not only in competition but also through their character and behavior. I don't even know how many compliments I had from judges and other advisors about our students. We had 4 out of 6 contests move on to district level! Conduct of Meetings Team (Quinn, Trent, Mitch, Callie, Hailley, Nikki, and Jake) receiving 1st gold; Dakota in Job Interview, receiving 1st gold, Dillon in Public Speaking, receiving first gold; and Amanda in Creed Speaking, receiving 3rd gold. The Parli Pro team (Kayla, Zach, Nate, Cody, and Matt) are alternates, receiving a silver rating; and Phil also represented the chapter and school very well in Ag Broadcasting, receiving a bronze.
Also, if you guys have any words of encouragement for Kayla; she will be running for district office and has her interview on Monday.
There is no greater gift than to see the faces of our students when they accomplish something they worked so hard to achieve. I would like to thank everyone that is a part of their lives, and have helped make them the amazing kids that they have become! I am truly honored to be their agriculture teacher and FFA advisor.
As a teacher, FFA advisor, and community member of Graettinger, I could not be more proud of all the hard work and dedication the FFA members have put into making this program a success, through community service, mentoring, ag awareness, contests, awards, and character.
Last weekend, I took four state degree applications and four proficiency applications to review day. Dakota, Brandon, Phil, and Dillon will all be receiving their FFA State Degrees in April (which is a huge honor); and Kayla and Cody's proficiency applications moved on to the state level.
On February 11th, I had the opportunity to take 17 of our members to subdistrict contests in Emmetsburg. Our members represented the communities, our school, and FFA chapter very well... not only in competition but also through their character and behavior. I don't even know how many compliments I had from judges and other advisors about our students. We had 4 out of 6 contests move on to district level! Conduct of Meetings Team (Quinn, Trent, Mitch, Callie, Hailley, Nikki, and Jake) receiving 1st gold; Dakota in Job Interview, receiving 1st gold, Dillon in Public Speaking, receiving first gold; and Amanda in Creed Speaking, receiving 3rd gold. The Parli Pro team (Kayla, Zach, Nate, Cody, and Matt) are alternates, receiving a silver rating; and Phil also represented the chapter and school very well in Ag Broadcasting, receiving a bronze.
Also, if you guys have any words of encouragement for Kayla; she will be running for district office and has her interview on Monday.
There is no greater gift than to see the faces of our students when they accomplish something they worked so hard to achieve. I would like to thank everyone that is a part of their lives, and have helped make them the amazing kids that they have become! I am truly honored to be their agriculture teacher and FFA advisor.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Feburary 6th the Graettinger Terril FFA chapter had a pretty successful day at State Degree and Proficiency Review Day! Dakota, Phil, Brandon, and Dillon will be receiving their FFA State Degrees in April at the State Convention. Also, Cody, Kayla, Phil, and Zach filled out proficiency applications in the areas of Dairy Production, Equine Science, Swine Production, and Diversified Ag Production. Cody and Kayla's proficiencies advanced to the state level. I would like to take this time to congratulate all 7 students for their hard work! I have amazing students!
Reminder: Subdistrict contests Thursday, February 11th in Emmetsburg. I am very proud of the dedication the GT FFA members show. No matter where they place on Thursday, I am very proud of all of them and honored to be their advisor.
Reminder: Subdistrict contests Thursday, February 11th in Emmetsburg. I am very proud of the dedication the GT FFA members show. No matter where they place on Thursday, I am very proud of all of them and honored to be their advisor.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Update on GT Ag Ed World...
The Graettinger Terril Ag students are busy praparing for numerous activities!
Ag Leadership just had PALS on Friday Jan. 22nd with the kindergarten class. They taught their pals about soil and why it is so important. The elementary students enjoyed making and snacking on "dirt cups" to help them learn about soil!
The Animal Science class is in the beginning stages of planning Elementary Farm Day which will be held on April 30th for K-4th grade. These students are also working on filling out proficeincy applications related to their SAE's.
Soil Science/Agronomy students are planning our annual Farm Safety Day, which will be held on April 9th, in Terril for the 5th and 6th graders. During Farm Safety Day the high schoolers will teach the 5th and 6th graders about tractor/PTO safety, grain bin safety, ATV safety, and what to do in an emergency.
Our Ag Business class if currently focusing on filling out proficeincy applications and state degree applications.
FFA members are looking forward to showing parents and guests how hard they have been working to prepare for contests at our Parent/Member potluck on Feb. 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Contests will be Feb. 11th in Emmetsburg! Good luck to all the outstanding GT FFA members who will be competing. I know they will represent our chapter, school, and community very well!
Ag Leadership just had PALS on Friday Jan. 22nd with the kindergarten class. They taught their pals about soil and why it is so important. The elementary students enjoyed making and snacking on "dirt cups" to help them learn about soil!
The Animal Science class is in the beginning stages of planning Elementary Farm Day which will be held on April 30th for K-4th grade. These students are also working on filling out proficeincy applications related to their SAE's.
Soil Science/Agronomy students are planning our annual Farm Safety Day, which will be held on April 9th, in Terril for the 5th and 6th graders. During Farm Safety Day the high schoolers will teach the 5th and 6th graders about tractor/PTO safety, grain bin safety, ATV safety, and what to do in an emergency.
Our Ag Business class if currently focusing on filling out proficeincy applications and state degree applications.
FFA members are looking forward to showing parents and guests how hard they have been working to prepare for contests at our Parent/Member potluck on Feb. 4th at 7:00 p.m.
Contests will be Feb. 11th in Emmetsburg! Good luck to all the outstanding GT FFA members who will be competing. I know they will represent our chapter, school, and community very well!
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