Eustis-Farnam Public Schools

Salsa canning was a success in Mrs. Rexing's FCS class this week. We celebrated by opening a jar and diving in.

PreK welcomed our first W.O.W (World of Wonder) visitor, Meteorologist Tim Reith. He discussed different types of weather and seasons and read a weather story. He also brought Wilfred the Weather Walrus who taught the kids what to do (and not to do) when it's bad weather.

Scholastic Book Fair at Eustis-Farnam Public Schools starts Friday, September 18th! Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds! Start your eWallet at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eustisfarnamelementary

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Attention K-6th graders:

The Stampede Branch bank opens this Thursday during morning roundup!

Kindergarten students and new students need to bring your permission slips back to participate.

Don't forget your deposit!

Family & Consumer Science is off to a great start! We're excited to have Family & Consumer Science (FCS) added to our class offerings this year! Our students have been busy learning practical, hands-on skills that they can use both in and out of the classroom. So far, students have learned the basics of using a sewing machine and put those skills to work by making their very own aprons! They'll be putting those aprons to good use as we move into our cooking units. Next up, we're diving into canning! Students will learn about food preservation and safe canning practices before making their own salsa and learning how to can it. To prepare for our cooking activities, we've also been practicing our cutting skills. We started with a little Play-Doh practice before moving on to the real thing-fresh tomatoes! We're looking forward to a year full of learning, creating, cooking, and developing skills that students can take with them for years to come! #FamilyAndConsumerScience #HandsOnLearning #LifeSkills #EustisFarnam

Patriot Day!

1st Grade and High School Art Students talked about 9/11 and drew remembrance pictures to create a sticky note flag today.

Today, our Ag Math students got an inside look at the world of grain handling and agriculture at Ag Valley Co-op! Students learned how incoming grain is tested for moisture and discussed the different factors that can affect the price of grain. We toured the facility, got to look inside several grain bins, and learned more about what goes on behind the scenes to get grain from the field to its next destination. We also had some important conversations about the dangers and unique challenges of working at a grain facility. From grain bins to equipment and everything in between, safety is a top priority in this line of work. These are lessons that go far beyond the classroom! A huge thank-you to Ag Valley Co-op for welcoming our students, sharing your knowledge, and giving them a firsthand look at the many opportunities and responsibilities within the agriculture industry! 🌾👏

📞🌾 PHONE A FARMER: AUGUST RECAP! 🌾📞 August was a busy month for our Ag Math students, and we were fortunate enough to learn from three people with very different experiences in agriculture. A huge THANK YOU to the farmers and ag professionals who took time out of their schedules to talk with our students and share their knowledge! 🌽 Cory Peabody – Indiana Farmer Cory gave us a look at agriculture from an Indiana farmer’s perspective. We talked about how corn prices can vary between different co-ops and how timing can affect the price you receive. We also discussed how difficult it can be to get started in an agriculture-related business today. One of the most interesting comparisons was irrigation—learning how farming practices in Indiana can look very different from what our students are accustomed to seeing here in Nebraska. 🥬 Mike Friedman – Indoor Growing Facility Manager Mike opened our eyes to a completely different side of agriculture: growing crops indoors. Students learned that while traditional farms may have huge investments in machinery and equipment, indoor growing facilities have very different expenses. Mike shared that his facility's electricity bill alone is more than $150,000 every month! 😳 We also learned about the importance of timing and temperature and how indoor facilities can precisely control light, water, and nutrients. That control allows growers to better predict how their plants will develop and what their final crop will look like. 🌎 Ambassador Gregg Doud – Former Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the United States Our conversation with Ambassador Doud went beyond agriculture and into leadership, careers, and life choices. He shared his story of growing up, the decisions that led him to become the Chief Agricultural Negotiator, and what it was like to travel to more than 45 countries as part of his career. He also emphasized the impact that FFA had on his life and encouraged our students to get involved in a sport or extracurricular activity. His message was simple but important: learning how to be part of a team and work with others is a skill that will follow you throughout your life. And one number definitely caught our students' attention—$175 BILLION! That was the amount of money he was responsible for as Ambassador. Talk about a real-world math conversation! 📚 These conversations are exactly why we do Phone a Farmer. Our students aren't just learning about numbers in a textbook—they're seeing how math, agriculture, business, technology, communication, leadership, and decision-making all connect in the real world. Thank you, Cory, Mike, and Ambassador Doud, for giving our students your time and sharing your experiences! We can't wait to see where our next conversations take us! 🌾📞

Thank you, Schultz Hay! A big thank you to Brandon and Schultz Hay for welcoming our Ag Math students and giving them the opportunity to see hay baling firsthand! Brandon shared his experience in the hay business and helped our students connect what we’ve been learning in the classroom to the real world. Students got to apply unit rates and proportions, learn about the importance of hay moisture, discuss how volatile the hay market can be, and even see how a baler works. These hands-on experiences help students see that the math they are learning in the classroom has a very real purpose in agriculture and the workforce. We truly appreciate Brandon taking the time to share his knowledge and experience with our students! Thank you, Schultz Hay, for supporting Ag Education and helping our students learn beyond the classroom!

The PreK to 5th grade students had a great time celebrating National Potato Day on the 19th by decorating their own potatoes. The kids used their creatively and designed some fun and unique potatoes. They also had good help from the 6th grade art class.

Jordan Rexing brought in one of PR7 Ag’s sprayer machines for Mrs. Rexing’s Ag Math students to check out! Our students got a hands-on look at the equipment they’ve been learning about, and Kyson even helped us open up the booms so we could get an up-close look. Our 1st graders also got the opportunity to check out the sprayer and see some real farm equipment up close! 👀🚜 We love giving our students opportunities to see how agriculture connects to the real world! A huge THANK YOU to Jordan and PR7 Ag for taking the time to share with our students! We appreciate you! 🌽👏

Back to school reminder!

Dear Parents/Guardians, Because medical costs can be expensive, Eustis-Farnam Public Schools does provide families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance on their student through Student Assurance Servies, Inc. This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year. Please review the short video link below as well as the attached forms regarding student accident insurance. Student Accident Insurance - YouTube If you have any questions about this coverage, please contact Student Assurance Services directly at (800) 328-2739.