PreK had a surprise reader Thursday. The Grinch came and shared his story. The students also got to ask him some question and learned that his middle name is “Super” and that his dog Max was waiting for him in his cave.
Happy Holidays from Eustis-Farnam Elementary!
EF Alum, Travis (The All Right Guy), is a loan officer, entrepreneur and professional speaker. He took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Motivation is never there when you need it. Discipline is what matters- and doing what you don't want to do!
- Follow your passion and the money will follow.
- Give your best and have a good attitude.
- You can change your mind several times on careers and jobs and it can still turn out just fine.
- Save money now, learn about taxes and how to benefit from that knowledge.
- Even tragedy can open doors you wouldn't have expected.
- Take the chances and opportunities you can, because you never know what might be an advantage or helpful down the line.
- Follow the Golden Rule.
Thank you, Travis, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is inspirational to hear how life takes many twists and turns, and what we think we know about ourselves can change over time. Regardless, you have made it clear that it all can make a positive difference in the lives of others when passions and relationships are put at the forefront!
- Motivation is never there when you need it. Discipline is what matters- and doing what you don't want to do!
- Follow your passion and the money will follow.
- Give your best and have a good attitude.
- You can change your mind several times on careers and jobs and it can still turn out just fine.
- Save money now, learn about taxes and how to benefit from that knowledge.
- Even tragedy can open doors you wouldn't have expected.
- Take the chances and opportunities you can, because you never know what might be an advantage or helpful down the line.
- Follow the Golden Rule.
Thank you, Travis, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is inspirational to hear how life takes many twists and turns, and what we think we know about ourselves can change over time. Regardless, you have made it clear that it all can make a positive difference in the lives of others when passions and relationships are put at the forefront!
📐🐄 This week our ag math students teamed up with Mrs. Kerznar’s 3rd grade math class for some hands-on learning! Together they explored area and perimeter by building cardboard barns—and yes, it was just as fun as it sounds. Smiles, creativity, and math in action all around. Fun was truly had by all! 🏗️✨
EF Alum, Katy, is a professional corn hole player. She took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Putting all of your effort into a passion you love can create a great career path!
- Being your own person will get you further in life than trying to be someone you're not.
- Just because you go to college for something doesn't mean that is what you have to do. Do what you are passionate about.
- Don't take the time you have with classmates and school friends for granted.
- What seems bad at the time, may open up more options in the future!
- Learn to manage your money while in high school- save, be smart!
- Persistence and determination are important.
- You will find people after high school who have similar interests as you. Also, don't be afraid to try new things with people with different interests.
- Take advantage of opportunities. You never know where they may lead!
- Being organized can be your best friend.
- There is a lot that goes into jobs that you don't think about, like as an athlete you also have social media, sponsorships, and travel agent duties for yourself.
Thank you, Katy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is awesome to see how your competitiveness on the volleyball court could transfer into a different sport and pay. What a fun job to have! We will be watching for you on TV.
- Putting all of your effort into a passion you love can create a great career path!
- Being your own person will get you further in life than trying to be someone you're not.
- Just because you go to college for something doesn't mean that is what you have to do. Do what you are passionate about.
- Don't take the time you have with classmates and school friends for granted.
- What seems bad at the time, may open up more options in the future!
- Learn to manage your money while in high school- save, be smart!
- Persistence and determination are important.
- You will find people after high school who have similar interests as you. Also, don't be afraid to try new things with people with different interests.
- Take advantage of opportunities. You never know where they may lead!
- Being organized can be your best friend.
- There is a lot that goes into jobs that you don't think about, like as an athlete you also have social media, sponsorships, and travel agent duties for yourself.
Thank you, Katy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! It is awesome to see how your competitiveness on the volleyball court could transfer into a different sport and pay. What a fun job to have! We will be watching for you on TV.
Congratulations to the final
⚔️ Noble Knights ⚔️ of 2025!
EF Alum, Lance, is in Medical Device Sales, specifically Orthopedic Transplant devices. He took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Find a mentor to hav close and life discussions with.
- You don't know what you don't know and a mentor can help bring some things to light.
- Have integrity. What do you do when people aren't watching? If you don't have integrity, people will eventually figure you out!
- Job shadow, especially if you don't know what you want to do for a career. Find something you are passionate about.
- No one is too big to fail!
- What you put in is what you get out! Go the extra mile.
- Bad things happen so better things can come into your life!
- Focus on the little wins along the way to build your confidence and keep you going.
- Look for fields that are going to be in demand. Consider how AI will may impact the future of a field.
- Have self accountability and good work ethic and you can find success!
- Learn from your mistakes. Set backs are not the end of the world.
- Just because you have a degree, doesn't mean you are done. You have to work and roll up your sleeves!
- Competitiveness is a great skill for certain careers and can be highly sought after!
Thank you, Lance, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! You have done some amazing things, persevered, and came out with a pretty incredible life! Thanks for sharing!
- Find a mentor to hav close and life discussions with.
- You don't know what you don't know and a mentor can help bring some things to light.
- Have integrity. What do you do when people aren't watching? If you don't have integrity, people will eventually figure you out!
- Job shadow, especially if you don't know what you want to do for a career. Find something you are passionate about.
- No one is too big to fail!
- What you put in is what you get out! Go the extra mile.
- Bad things happen so better things can come into your life!
- Focus on the little wins along the way to build your confidence and keep you going.
- Look for fields that are going to be in demand. Consider how AI will may impact the future of a field.
- Have self accountability and good work ethic and you can find success!
- Learn from your mistakes. Set backs are not the end of the world.
- Just because you have a degree, doesn't mean you are done. You have to work and roll up your sleeves!
- Competitiveness is a great skill for certain careers and can be highly sought after!
Thank you, Lance, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! You have done some amazing things, persevered, and came out with a pretty incredible life! Thanks for sharing!
EF Alum, Tara, is the owner of The Alternative in Cozad and Complementary and Alternative Health Practitioner. She took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
-Don't give up on your dreams just because you weren't good at something/some subject in high school that you may need in college.
-Look into different or alternative careers within the same pathway.
-Sometimes a pause before college is needed- feel strong in your decisions.
-Your life will develop based on your beliefs.
-Take the scholarships and maybe not your first choice of college if it can help you stay debt free by the end!
-Scholarships buy you time and options!
-Everything can be figured out!
-Don't let your own self limiting beliefs get to you- always have confidence in yourself.
-Life's journey is not a straight line from point A to point B.
-If the "Career" and the "title" aren't in the job search, CREATE the job!
Thank you, Tara, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience different pathways into medicine and healing is a great reminder that there are hundreds of careers out there waiting to be discovered!
-Don't give up on your dreams just because you weren't good at something/some subject in high school that you may need in college.
-Look into different or alternative careers within the same pathway.
-Sometimes a pause before college is needed- feel strong in your decisions.
-Your life will develop based on your beliefs.
-Take the scholarships and maybe not your first choice of college if it can help you stay debt free by the end!
-Scholarships buy you time and options!
-Everything can be figured out!
-Don't let your own self limiting beliefs get to you- always have confidence in yourself.
-Life's journey is not a straight line from point A to point B.
-If the "Career" and the "title" aren't in the job search, CREATE the job!
Thank you, Tara, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience different pathways into medicine and healing is a great reminder that there are hundreds of careers out there waiting to be discovered!
On Sunday, December 14th, come swim at the Eustis Swimming Pool from 2:00pm-4:30pm for only $2 per person! Bring your family out for a fun afternoon of swimming!
EF Alum, Cassy, works for Vocational Rehab under the Nebraska Department of Education. She took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Your odd jobs should still go on resume because they may draw attention for transferrable skills needed in a job you are applying for.
- You have to be able to adapt over time. You may get promotions that require even more adaptations to skill sets.
- College can be easier than high school for some people.
- Surround yourself with people who will support you in college.
- People with disabilities can still get great jobs!
- Internships and trial/error trying jobs can be good.
- Communications skills helps you to build your resume.
- Advocate for yourself and aske\questions.
- Changing your mind on a career is okay!
Thank you, Cassy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience with facing hurdles head on and finding ways to make it happen anyway is an incredible story for our students to learn from!
- Your odd jobs should still go on resume because they may draw attention for transferrable skills needed in a job you are applying for.
- You have to be able to adapt over time. You may get promotions that require even more adaptations to skill sets.
- College can be easier than high school for some people.
- Surround yourself with people who will support you in college.
- People with disabilities can still get great jobs!
- Internships and trial/error trying jobs can be good.
- Communications skills helps you to build your resume.
- Advocate for yourself and aske\questions.
- Changing your mind on a career is okay!
Thank you, Cassy, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam! Your unique experience with facing hurdles head on and finding ways to make it happen anyway is an incredible story for our students to learn from!
EF Alum, Calvin is in Ag Sales and he took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Have Character; Don't be a Character.
- Doing small groups and sports in school now will help you have better social interactions in college and career.
- Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
-Changing your major can still lead to a successful life.
-Public speaking is a great skill to have, even if you don't think you will need it!
-Don't chase the dollar.
-Listen to your instincts, including when making career choices or choosing majors early on.
Thank you, Calvin, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam with your advice, wisdom, and sharing your path to where you are now!
- Have Character; Don't be a Character.
- Doing small groups and sports in school now will help you have better social interactions in college and career.
- Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
-Changing your major can still lead to a successful life.
-Public speaking is a great skill to have, even if you don't think you will need it!
-Don't chase the dollar.
-Listen to your instincts, including when making career choices or choosing majors early on.
Thank you, Calvin, for taking time to give back to Eustis-Farnam with your advice, wisdom, and sharing your path to where you are now!
EF Alum, John is now a Broadcaster at the University of South Dakota and he took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
Stay open minded and determined in your dreams!
Sometimes you can't do what you want (be a college/pro athlete), but you can find other ways to be part of that (sports broadcaster)!
Small towns help teacher communication among all age groups.
When interviewing for a job, you need to make sure it is a good fit for you, too!
You may have to adapt to opportunities as you work towards your goals.
Even if you aren't at the best school for a particular degree, you can still take advantage of connections and opportunities.
Thank you, John, for taking time to visit with our students and share what your path looked like from EF to where you are now! We are glad you didn't give up on your dreams!
EF Alum, Jacey is now a Realtor at BHA and she took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- As an entrepreneur, you have to be good at communication.
- Surround yourself with good people; you are who you hangout with.
- You can go straight into realty with online or in-person certification; you don't have to have a college degree.
- Goal setting is important to success, along with strong work ethic and discipline when you don't report to someone else.
- Realtors have to work under a broker.
- Major in something you like and then branch off and find the best job for you.
- Find ways to network and get connected.
Thank you, Jacey, for taking time to visit with our students and share what your path looked like from EF to where you are now!
- As an entrepreneur, you have to be good at communication.
- Surround yourself with good people; you are who you hangout with.
- You can go straight into realty with online or in-person certification; you don't have to have a college degree.
- Goal setting is important to success, along with strong work ethic and discipline when you don't report to someone else.
- Realtors have to work under a broker.
- Major in something you like and then branch off and find the best job for you.
- Find ways to network and get connected.
Thank you, Jacey, for taking time to visit with our students and share what your path looked like from EF to where you are now!
EF Alum, Lauryn is now an OBGYN and she took time to speak with our juniors today! A few things that stood out to our students are:
- Be Bold! When working towards getting into medical school, she shadowed and visited the college, requesting a meeting with the Dean to help her stand out!
- Be prepared, study, and take the entry tests more than once if you aren't happy with your score.
- Job shadow!
- Live under your means and stay/get debt free.
- Participate in summer programs to help build your resume.
- Get uncomfortable to build your name.
Thank you Lauren for taking time to visit with our students and share your experience and wisdom when it comes to college and career exploration!
- Be Bold! When working towards getting into medical school, she shadowed and visited the college, requesting a meeting with the Dean to help her stand out!
- Be prepared, study, and take the entry tests more than once if you aren't happy with your score.
- Job shadow!
- Live under your means and stay/get debt free.
- Participate in summer programs to help build your resume.
- Get uncomfortable to build your name.
Thank you Lauren for taking time to visit with our students and share your experience and wisdom when it comes to college and career exploration!
Eustis-Farnam Schools is searching for an Assistant Cook to join our team! Please apply by contacting Nick Hodge at nick.hodge@efknights.org.
Congratulations to our latest
⚔️ Noble Knights ⚔️
Congratulations to the Elementary Quiz Bowl team for their 3rd place finish in Cambridge today!
Eustis-Farnam Schools has a Kitchen Dishwasher position available. Please contact Nick Hodge at nick.hodge@efknights.org to apply!
JUST IN!
The CHARGE into Reading Program is now selling 30-packet boxes of LMNT for $30, in addition to variety packs for $15!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Patty Bean, LMNT, and the Booster Club, 100% of the proceeds go directly to CHARGE into Reading.
That means when you buy $30 worth of LMNT, the reading program receives every dollar!
Thank you for supporting Eustis-Farnam Public Schools and CHARGE into Reading!
The CHARGE into Reading Program is now selling 30-packet boxes of LMNT for $30, in addition to variety packs for $15!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of Patty Bean, LMNT, and the Booster Club, 100% of the proceeds go directly to CHARGE into Reading.
That means when you buy $30 worth of LMNT, the reading program receives every dollar!
Thank you for supporting Eustis-Farnam Public Schools and CHARGE into Reading!
🎓 Calling All Eustis-Farnam Alumni! 🎓
We’re looking for alumni who’d love to inspire the next generation! Our high school juniors are exploring college and career paths, and we’d love for you to join us for a quick 10–20 minute Zoom chat during their College & Career Prep class.
Share your story — your job, your journey, your lessons learned, or how you got to where you are today. It doesn’t have to be fancy — just real, relatable, and you!
💻 A few minutes of your time could make a lasting impact.
If you’re interested, comment below or contact Trista Koch at trista.koch@efknights.org
We’re looking for alumni who’d love to inspire the next generation! Our high school juniors are exploring college and career paths, and we’d love for you to join us for a quick 10–20 minute Zoom chat during their College & Career Prep class.
Share your story — your job, your journey, your lessons learned, or how you got to where you are today. It doesn’t have to be fancy — just real, relatable, and you!
💻 A few minutes of your time could make a lasting impact.
If you’re interested, comment below or contact Trista Koch at trista.koch@efknights.org
