Congratulations to our 7th grade FIRST LEGO League team! The results are in, and while we didn’t place as high as we were hoping, we did improve our scores from the Regional Competition in December. They worked hard on coding and completing missions on the table. They also learned a lot about using food waste to create biofuel. Ask a team member what they learned!
The 2022-2023 Central Lee FFA officers(L-R) Mr. Tom B. Boeck, Ag-Ed Instructor/FFA Advisor. Landon Rudd, Secretary Kennedy Wellman, 3rd Vice-President Sidney Gruntmeier, 2nd Vice-President Mya Lampe, Vice-President Makayla Morrison, Chapter President Kodi Moeller, Reporter Jalyn Hawk, Sentinel Andrew Underwood, Treasurer Mr. Noah Altenhofen Ag-Ed Instructor/FFA Advisor. The leadership of the Central Lee FFA organizes a challenging calendar of activities for the membership. Chapter officers serve a vital function in FFA. By taking a major leadership role, these students grow from the experience and benefit the chapter. It should be the officers’ goals to lead by example and encourage other members to participate in chapter activities. The following are general duties expected of all officers: • A genuine desire to be part of a leadership team. • A willingness to accept responsibility. • A sincere desire to work with all chapter members in meeting their leadership, personal and chapter goals.• A commitment to lead by example. • Knowledge and understanding of the chapter, state and national FFA constitutions, bylaws and programs. • A working knowledge of parliamentary procedure. • The ability to memorize official ceremonies.
Ag-Ed I students at Central Lee present a variety of topics in agriculture to their peers. Presenters(right) Owen Swan, Ward Fraise, and Brody Moeller share important aspects of swine health and baby pig management. Audience(L-R) Caleb Larson, Riley Salter-Rickman, Dylan Rankin, Jodee Boone, Frankie Jenkins and Blake Loges. #CTEworksforCL
Ag-Ed I students at Central Lee are required to present an animal science topic to their classmates. In the foreground(L-R) Layla Gonterman, Lily Thomas and Aubrey Weber presented on management of beef cattle. Pictured in the background(L-R) Riley Gregory, Jayden Mueller, Avery Peterson, Bella Crew, Sophie Hocker, Nathan Newberry, Alton Kramer, Peter Serb, John Wilson, Nic Wiegand, Cam Thornburg, Korbin Wilson, Ian Martin, Colton Taft and Kadence Burnett.
Coming this Friday, February 10th at 6:30 pm to Central Lee Elementary is the Daddy-Daughter Dance! We are looking very forward to seeing our special guests and daughters having a great time together. Thank you to the PTO for scheduling this fun opportunity.
At Central Lee, students have access to a wide range of programs and opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.
Through our Career & College Readiness (CCR) framework, we empower students to become aware of the vast number of careers and explore real-world skills. This takes place through purposefully planned academic experiences, hands-on career development activities, and specialized career preparedness opportunities.
Learn more: https://www.centrallee.org/page/career-college-readiness
This week we celebrate the NFHS Official’s appreciation week! Central Lee is happy to highlight this great group of officials as they officiate our games tonight. Thank you to all of our officials for your continuous support to Central Lee Athletics!
The Central Lee Girls Basketball Team will host Davis County in the 1st round of Regionals on February 11th. All tickets must be purchased online through Bound. Below is the link to purchase tickets.
https://www.gobound.com/ia/ighsau/girlsbasketball/2022-23/tickets?q=central%20lee
Central Lee students benefit from the dedication of our school counselors, who go above and beyond each day to ensure students have the support they need to succeed in school. During National School Counseling Week, we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everything they do!
Happy Career and Technical Education Month!!
Hawk's Place had a busy end of the week! The kids made cards and presented hero masks and "gold trophies" to our Hawk's Place unsung heroes; our janitors, Jeff, Tracy, and Neal, who clean up the areas we use daily, our last minute bus driver, Jeremy, and Brian for popping popcorn every Friday to go with our movie. Friday we enjoyed a field trip to a movie and pizza and a little RAK thrown in between putting quarters in the carts at Aldis.
Lee County Building Bridges shared this information with us. It is open to the public for anyone who wants to participate.
During Financial Aid Awareness Month, we encourage our students and families to learn more about how the federal financial aid process works. Applying is easy, and students may be eligible for loans, grants, work-study, and other programs.
Learn more: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
It’s Groundhog Day! Are we in for six more weeks of winter? Only Punxsutawney Phil can say for sure. #Proud2bCL
While one group of our oldest Hawk's Place students enjoyed the Test Kitchen today, the other group did a service project at the Kensington, serving the residents' meal. They introduced themselves to the residents at their assigned table and visited with many. They set the tables, took their orders, delivered their meal and cleared the table when they were finished. It was great to see how these students conducted themselves. One resident mentioned during her conversation with her Hawk's place server, she learned this student played the piano. She asked if the student would play for them. Fifth grader, McKenna graciously agreed. So the residents got a bonus - entertaining residents with music with their meal. #Proud2bCL
SEI Super Conference Basketball Shootout Information:
Varsity Girls
Friday, February 3rd @ Central Lee
6:00 - Columbus vs Danville
7:30 - Highland vs Central Lee
Varsity Boys
Saturday, February 4th @ Lone Tree
6:00 - Central Lee vs Columbus
7:30 - VBC vs Lone Tree
We’re looking for substitutes to help us ensure students can continue learning throughout the school year! Now available are positions as substitute associates, custodians, bus drivers, and teachers. Contact Emeline Britton at ebritton@centrallee.org for more information!
Today marks the start of Black History Month. We look forward to exploring the stories and contributions of African Americans throughout our country’s history. We hope you join us in celebrating this month-long event! #AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth #Proud2bCL
SENIOR NIGHT! Come out and support our Hawks as they play tonight (1-31) against Holy Trinity.
Navy Veteran Geneal Rickers turned 100 last year at River Hills in Keokuk and Hawk's Place kids surprised her with a visit outside her door as we weren't allowed in. This year we were invited back to celebrate with her - Inside this time. Life is returning to norm. The children made 101 birthday cards, some beaded "jewelry" and each age group made a long wall poster. Students in 2nd & 3rd group made one saying Happy Birthday Geneal 101 years. 4.5.& 6th made a sign thanking her for her military service and the Kindergarten 1st graders decorated their signs with hearts and rainbows around the words "We Love You!". The groups sang Happy Birthday, presented her with the cards they personally made for her, shared some cupcakes as well as having a quick visit introducing themselves and their grade. She had a question, comment or advice for each one. She addressed the entire group revealing her secret to long life: Coca Cola - One a day. It was a nice visit enjoyed by all.
