Exeter-Milligan Update: Art News

 

 

Art News Update 

By Lisa Kanode, Exeter-Milligan K-12 Art Instructor

 

The Nebraska Art Teachers Association has been celebrating Youth Art Month at the state

capitol building for quite a few years. It is such a beautiful building to visit and so cool

that kids across the state have the opportunity to be recognized in the rotunda each

year. Three of the six Exeter-Milligan kids attended the ceremony this year. Freshman, Liberty

Johnson, and 5th graders Chezney Kanode and Beau Becker. It was held on Saturday, March

26th at 2:00pm. Beau Becker and his siblings are pictured in front of the East Chamber of

Nebraska’s legislature. The East Chamber was renamed the Warner Legislative Chamber

to honor the Warner family and their contributions to the growth of the Unicameral

system in Nebraska. The colorful doors to the Warner Chamber tell of Native American

culture and life.

 

We also organize a Family Art Night in recognition of Youth Arts Month at

Exeter-Milligan. This year my high school art students worked hard leading up to the

event to create a starry night sky in the corner of the gym so that the kids could enter it

and see their glow in the dark projects. The galaxy theme helped navigate the

playdough, rock painting and rocket ship sculpture ideas as well as, constellation

drawing, shooting stars and aliens in a UFO project.

 

Thanks to the GFWC for organizing an art contest for the kids! Four of our

Exeter-Milligan students received a 1st place at District IV contest and are competing at

state. Art III students, Becca Krupicka with an acrylic painting on canvas, Maddie

Luzum with her batik of a fish, Art I student, Liberty Johnson with her Girl with a Pearl

reproduction with watercolor and 2nd grade Knox Becker with his paper mosaic sea life.

Grayson Arbuck also received a medal and certificate from the GFWC for the Beautiful

Nebraska contest!

 

An easy way to see what the students are doing in art would be to walk the halls of

EM, mostly through the activity entrance and elementary. Also you can check out

student work on our online gallery at

https://www.artsonia.com/schools/school.asp?id=36412

Exeter-Milligan Update: First Grade

the first grade class sorting shapes by attribute.

Kollins Johnson and Karen Benitez with their combined shapes

Kyler Oldehoeft and Allyson Cuevas creating hexagons
 

First Grade News Update

By Haley Johnson, Exeter-Milligan First Grade Instructor

 

Students in Haley Johnson’s first grade class at Exeter-Milligan have been focused on 2D shapes. Students have sorted, counted, drawn, and even created a shape using different shapes. We learned that shapes can be found anywhere and went on a scavenger hunt to find some. 

 

 

 

Exeter-Milligan Update: FCCLA attend State Leadership Conference

 

 Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Members Learn About Endless Opportunities at the 2022 State Leadership Conference

By Mary Lou Vossler, E-M FACS Instructor and FCCLA Advisor

 

Lincoln, Nebraska – Over 1,000 youth members and adult sponsors gathered for the Nebraska Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference held April 3-5, 2022 at Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Haymarket area in Lincoln. This conference provided students opportunities to hear from the keynote speaker, participate in breakout sessions, compete in STAR Events, be recognized for their work throughout the year, and elect the 2022-2023 State Officer Team.  Six  students from Exeter-Milligan attended this year’s conference (pictured L-R: Joni Vossler, Kierra Papik, Savana Krupicka, Cameran Jansky, Emma Olsen, and Emma Meyer.)

 

Students began their conference leadership journey on Sunday, April 3, with the Opening General Session led by the 2021-2022 State Officer Team. During this time, members also heard from keynote speaker, EJ Carrion. EJ shared an inspiring message all about “making the jump.” He encouraged members to go after their dreams and not let fear or chance of failure stand in their way.

 

Throughout the day on Monday, April 4, participants had the opportunity to attend breakout sessions where they learned about balancing their time, pursuing leadership roles, leading with their values, exploring FCCLA opportunities, and much more! The Opportunity Fair also featured over 30 colleges, organizations, and businesses for members to connect with. In addition to the great sessions, students had the opportunity to give back to the Lincoln community through the FCCLA Serves projects.  Over 125 students participated in service projects at places such as the Child Advocacy Center, Lincoln Children’s Zoo, and People’s City Mission. Members also had the opportunity to choose from many tour options such as Hudl and the Capitol Building, as well as several other tourist destinations across Lincoln.

 

Presentation of awards and recognition for involvement is a focal point of the State Leadership Conference each year. Awards were presented during the Recognition Session on Monday evening where recipients were recognized on-stage for their accomplishments. This year, the Exeter-Milligan FCCLA Chapter was recognized for receiving the SilverChapter Award.  This award is based on competitive events and programs, leadership, membership and promoting FCCLA. 

 

The on-site service project included purchasing socks from WeHelpTwo to help a young girl from Uganda Angel Nafula receive an education. Conference attendees went above and beyond to not only sponsor Angel, but two other students in Uganda as well. Additionally, 200 pairs of socks will be donated to organizations in the Norfolk, Kearney, and Scottsbluff communities to help individuals across Nebraska! 

 

This year, over 550 students will compete in STAR events at the State Leadership Conference. STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) recognize members for proficiency and achievement in individual and chapter projects, leadership skills, and career preparation in over 30 national and five state events. Students who were named the State Champion or Runner-Up and earned a Gold or Silver medal also qualified to compete in the national competition in San Diego, California in late June. Joni Vossler competed in Professional Presentation, Level 2:  Beyond the Scale.  Her presentation made an awareness for eating disorders, by defining what an eating disorder is, the different types and definitions, mental and physical effects an eating disorder has on one’s body, ways to seek help.  She had the opportunity to interview a young adult who was diagnosed with a disorder while in high school, had the student body of EM do a pre/post test following her presentation, handed out dum-dum suckers with labels :  “eating disorders suck”, and did many presentations within the school and community.  Joni received a Gold Medal and placed 3rd in her level.  Congratulations Joni!

 

The conference wrapped up on Tuesday, April 5, with the Closing General Session. During this session, a conference in-review video highlighted the exciting moments of the conference. 

FCCLA is a useful and dynamic national career and technical student organization that aids young men and women in their journey to become leaders and teaches them lifelong skills. It demonstrates the importance of understanding how to address important career, community, family, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Nebraska FCCLA has over 2,700 members in 100 chapters across the state.  For more information about FCCLA, please visit www.nebraskafccla.org.