Our 1st annual FFA Banquet was well attended this week. Current officers were recognized, awards were presented, & successes celebrated as well as announcing next year's officer team. Roadrunner Sanitation and Sami Paulsen were recognized for outstanding contributions to the program. Congratulations to all and a huge THANKS for everyone's support!
Throughout the year, 5th graders have been tracking a colony from its establishment, to when it became a state; tracking it through the French and Indian War, as well as the Revolutionary War and issues that led up to both. They’ve put together presentations and a model to represent their learning, and would love to share that learning with all of you!
Please join us on May 13th, from 2:15 - 2:45 pm, outside on the playground to see the amazing things we’ve been learning this year in Social Studies.
Presentations will be set up like a gallery walk, so you may go to a student whose presentation you’d like to listen to, then move on to the next one. There are 14 presentations in all.
We look forward to seeing you next week!
Our Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) will discuss the current cell phone policy at school and thoughts on possible changes. If you have not yet read “The Anxious Generation,” by Johnathan Haidt, I highly recommend it. Join in on the discussion at 12:45 tomorrow, 5-7, or feel free to reach out and share your thoughts.
Grades 4-6 were able to meet with a wildlife biologist to release the trout we've been nurturing, into the "wild" of the man-made pond. We watched the trout life cycle progress from egg to alevin to fry and then to juvenile and adult. Alevins are the newly hatched trout with a yolk sac for nourishment, while fry are the next stage where they begin feeding on their own and exploring their environment. Seeing these changes up close each day has been a neat experience!
Last night, we held our annual Title 1 Bingo for Books event. Families enjoyed playing bingo, winning books as prizes, and eating pizza! Thank you to everyone who made this such a fantastic event!
CONGRATS to our MS track athletes who recently broke school records! Chase Bassett broke his own record clearing 11'3 in pole vault. Kelli McNiven broke Maren Gotfredson's 1994 record in the mile running a 5:45.30. Kellen Winters broke his mile record again with an impressive 4:40.66 and broke his 800 record with 2:07.21. Kellen also broke Ryan Cauffman's 1998 record in the 400 by 1 second with a time of 55.21. WOW- Go Huskies!
Joe Bassett was chosen for Team America in the CanAm Bowl, which features football athletes who compete on an international stage. This summer the games will be held in Saskatchewan, Canada. Joe will also represent northern Wyoming in the Shrine Bowl, which is a great accomplishment for a 6-Man player. He will also be participating in the 6-Man Shoot-Out which is quickly approaching. Being chosen to participate in these games is a testament to an athlete's dedication, drive, and exceptional skills. CONGRATULATIONS Joe!
Have you heard about our "Kids Read Now" opportunity? May 1st is the deadline for students and families to choose which books your children will receive FREE and directly to your doorstep this summer! Contact your child's teacher for a QR Code and/or instructions for book selection. If kids have not selected books by May 1st, the system will automatically select books for them.
NEW this year! Several of our new 4th and 5th grade chapter books will count as two selections because they're much longer than previous ones. We are very excited for these new robust offerings!
Raygen Andrew was selected as a LEDA scholar! She will spend 5 weeks at a free Summer Institute at Princeton and Yale. Here's an excerpt from her acceptance letter:
Dear Raygen Andrew,
Congratulations! You have been selected to become a LEDA Scholar!It is our pleasure to be able to offer you admission to the twenty-first cohort of the LEDA Scholars Program. LEDA believes in your potential as a leader and a Scholar, and we want to support you as you work towards attaining your goals. We have been deeply impressed by your drive, your academic accomplishments, and your character, and we hope you will join the LEDA community.
The STARS College Network seeks to provide students from small towns and rural communities opportunities and support in their future educational endeavors that may otherwise be unavailable to them. Here is a link to learn more about the network and its efforts: STARS College Network: https://starscollegenetwork.org/about/
State FCCLA had tough competition and we still had lots of students who placed! The state will not allow anyone to place unless their score is above 80. Most non-placers had scores above 80, so they really did a great job--just other competitors scored a little better! The following also qualified for nationals: Jordan Casey, Weston Gotfredson, Kyler Winters-2nd Entrepreneurship, Level 3; James W. McNiven, Taft Winters-1st Sports Nutrition, Level 2; Aubbri Wagner, 1st Job Interview, Level 3; Jessica Mendez, 2nd Nutrition and Wellness, Level 3; and Jessica Mendez, 2nd Sports and Nutrition, Level 3. Participants need to get 1st or 2nd place at state in a Star Event in order to attend Nationals. Riley Trujillo, Jordan Casey, Weston Gotfredson, and Kyler Winters got All-State for FCCLA. CONGRATS to our placers:
Hannah Stanworth-1st Textiles, Original Design
Kate Preator-1st Textiles, Accessories
Adison Haslam-2nd Textiles, Accessories
Cole Gotfredson-1st Food Art
Matt Tempany-2nd Food Art
Emma McNiven, Lucy McNiven-2nd National Programs in Action, Level 1
Lauren Gotfredson- 2nd Sports Nutrition, Level 1
Kellen Winters, Carlos Padilla, and Chase Allen-1st Entrepreneurship, Level 1
Coley Ellison, 1st Textiles, Home Decor
Chloe Cauffman, 3rd Textiles, Home Decor
Kinsey Jones, 1st Textiles, Accessories
Kysen Bullinger, 2nd Cookie Competition
Patricia Casey also earned recognition as New Advisor of the Year, which is any advisor who has coached 5 years or less.
Highlights of State FFA included recognition as a new chapter and Presentation of the National Charter along with earning status as a Gold Emblem Chapter. CONGRATS to Ava Wennberg who placed 3rd High individual and Chloe Cauffman who placed 12th High Individual in Junior High Horse Judging! Burlington FFA members attended nightly leadership sessions and heard from the Governor and First lady of Wyoming, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and Representative Harriett Hageman, of which all were Wyoming FFA members. Other keynote speakers and National FFA Officers delivered leadership messages and workshops and we attended a career fair and tours of Cheyenne and NextGen Feed Solutions.
Senior Project presentations showcased newly learned skills, explored a future career, or offered a community service. Check out the great variety of projects our seniors completed and a huge THANK YOU to the mentors, advisors, families, and the panel who encouraged, supported, guided, and pushed students to stretch and grow in so many ways!
BHS attended State SKILLS this week with RMHS. We sent four students including Paul McNiven who competed in electrical construction wiring and Jessica Mendez who competed in prepared speech. CONGRATS to Howard McNiven who earned 1st in technical drafting and Weston Gotfredson who placed 2nd in cabinetry!
Senior project presentations are underway. Lots of hard work has gone into these projects. The presentations have been great so far.
Kate Preator was one of 19 STATE finalists in the American Dream Essay contest. There were over 500 essays submitted to local contests with the top 19 advancing to the State level. Kate was recognized in Casper last weekend and received a $300 award and a medal. Additionally, she was chosen to lead the ceremony in the Pledge of Allegiance.The contest is sponsored by Girls and Boys Club of Wyoming with topics based on the 10 Cowboy Codes of the West. Kate focused her essay on "Live each day with courage" and what that means to her. CONGRATULATIONS, Kate!
Special Olympics are underway in Cody today. The Cheer Competition was great.
BEST OF LUCK to our Special Olympics athletes as they compete in Cody on Monday! #GoHuskies
Join us in celebrating our new FFA program. Watch using the following links or by visiting the Wyoming FFA Association Youtube Channel under "live". We receive our chapter award halfway through Session 1--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig6xpx56agA
We will be recognized as a chapter first thing during Session 3.
Session 3 --https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKtetSxZxf4
Exciting news!
It's Assistant Principal's Week! A time to celebrate amazing assistant principals who play a crucial role in our schools. Thank you, Mr. Foley, for your dedication and commitment! #APWeek
