On January 25th three FFA members traveled to Mosinee to compete in the District Leadership Development Events (LDEs) or speaking contests.
Cassandra and Chloe participated in the Discussion Meet and Carley participated in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Congrats to Cassandra who received first place in Discussion and is headed to the Sectional competition in March!!
Good job ladies!
Biology students have been learning about extinction, biodiversity in our biosphere, and how we have impacted both. They completed a solution to the pollution lab where students had to develop a plan to remove the oil from the water while also saving the aquatic organisms in their tub.
Great Depression Food
Who would have thought that juniors would eat up all the kielbasa, cabbage, and potatoes dish made by Jonathan Zoromski for his first semester-end project? The juniors for this unit not only made this but some made puppy chow, macaroni, and cheese, a sweet drink that is similar to orange Julius as well as pieces of bread, cookies, and muffins-the food disappeared as fast as it was handed out. Students had their choice of how to demonstrate knowledge from the first semester and quite a few choose to make food because many of the recipes are some that they grew up with, not realizing that they connected to a time period where people were being frugal as they could be.
Students in Mrs. Wilker's English 9 classes are currently reading Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare.
8th grade students finished their C02 cars and here are the racing and best of show winners.
This Thursday’s game against Marathon is a White Out! The game starts at 7:15 and the first 100 Athens students (PK-12) to the game AND wearing white will receive a ticket for a free popcorn at the concession stand. Let’s pack the nest and cheer loud! Go Bluejays! 🏀
This student finished his Adirondack chair then took some time to enjoy the fruits of his labor.
This weekend Cassandra attended the Half-Time Leadership Conference in Stevens Point. Half-Time Conference provides FFA chapter leaders from around the state the opportunity to set goals and prepare for the second half of their year of service.
As 6th graders wrapped up their rotation of FCS, they enjoyed Fruit Pizza and French Toast!! Tasty!!
Wellness Wednesday: Be sure to schedule time for yourself!
Taking time for yourself can help you recharge and relax. It also allows you to think more clearly and make better decisions.
- Use your vacation days
- Unplug on the weekend
- Spend quality time with loved ones
sources: https://www.aapacn.org/learn_more/wellness/, https://www.iloveinspired.com/infographic/me-time-is-important-too/
Calling all Athens Band Alumni!
On Monday, January 17th @6:30pm the Athens Pep-Band will be playing at the Boy's Basketball Game, and YOU are invited! Need an instrument or music? Not a problem: just let me know at spuffer@athens1.org.
Hope to see you there!
Mr. Puffer
Veggie Pizzas were a hit this week in Family Foods.
4th graders in Ms. Kalepp’s and Ms. Kolehouse’s class decided this year to get presents to some animals in need. They brought in different items that the Marathon County Humane Society needed. They did a wonderful job sharing their kindness and generosity this holiday season! We hope all of you find time to spend with your families (even pets)! Happy Howlidays! 🐾 🎄
Lewis & Clark Mapping Activity
On a snowy, cold, and windy day the sophomores in Ms. Stange’s United States History I classes, hours 3rd and 8th went outside for a mapping activity.
The students were to draw the borders of the school, the buildings, roads, count the trees, and record any wildlife sightings. They were given their instructions the prior week and chose to split into girls’ and boys’ groups.
Just like Lewis & Clark, they were told to prepare for the weather outside and the unknown that could come with Wisconsin winter, and the pictures will show the conditions that they both went outside to do the activity. The students had fun even though it was cold and snowy because they worked as teams to “attack” the problem presented to them.
It was a fun activity with laughter, marking off measurements as well as a great way to show how Lewis & Clark with the Corps of Discovery carried out President Jefferson’s directive of mapping the Louisiana Purchase Territory.
Mrs. Wilker's English 11 students have completed their Career Research Papers -- many hours of hard work and numerous pages of helpful information about their future career goals. Wonderful starts to their lives after high school!
The kindergartners in Mrs. Kruger’s and Mrs. Nowak’s class had an exciting day searching for the runaway gingerbread man. After much searching through the school, he was finally found, and he was delicious! After all, a gingerbread man was made to be eaten!
The FFA members had their Christmas party this week and made Christmas cards and decorated ornaments for the individuals at the Athenian. Happy Holidays from the Athens FFA Chapter!!
Gingerbread house construction is underway...more photos of final products due up next week!!
Janke Construction helped set the new CNC Mill and rearrange other equipment in the shop. If you see Steve Janke or any of these other fine gentlemen, please thank them for all they do for our district.
6th grade students had the honor of meeting Mr. Jim Servi, father of three boys (including one of our own- Joseph Servi!) and author of the book “Forever Changed,” a historical fiction novel about the lives of those in Afghanistan after September 11th. Students were able to listen to a chapter of the book and interview the author! Thank you to Mr. Jim Servi for your military service and for coming out to keep our 6th grade students engaged in literacy!
