SLEW Assignment-Due Tuesday, 9-24-13

What is one takeaway (thing you have learned) that you have from SLEW week? How was that lesson illustrated by the horse? How does that apply to your relationship with God?

Putting Together a Roundpen and the Week of 9-16-13

The weeks keep getting busier!  Last Friday, the class assignment was to use teamwork to build a roundpen for our SLEW speaker.  I gave them a rough outline of what I wanted, the supplies they needed, and then I stepped back and watched them make it happen.  They did a great job as a team and problem solved a couple of hangups that I had not anticipated! 
Chad Coppess, our SLEW speaker, will be training a horse in the roundpen on Wednesday and Thursday at the 8:00 am and 7:00pm sessions if you have a chance to come by. 
We are headed to Dakota Vet in Miller today with the 3rd period class to watch the vet float a horse's teeth. Thanks for tuning in!

Assignment for 9-15-13

Reflecting on the Land and Range Judging School, what are some things that you've learned (tools for your toolbox) that you have for future opportunities in agriculture?

One More Picture

Here is a picture with everybody in it from the Land and Range Judging in Woonsocket!

Land and Range School, Upcoming Assignment

We had the opportunity to go to Land and Range Judging school in Woonsocket this past week. I don't know who was more nervous about this, the students or the teacher! The students learned about plant id, site evaluations, and carrying capacity for cattle and prairie grouse. I am proud of our students and their eagerness to learn about being better stewards of the land resources that God has given us! There is an FFA jacket contest going on where our students can win free FFA jackets. The application for this includes 2 pages of information/short answers that will be due on Wednesday, September 18. There is a place for a parent's signature on that form so please get that done accordingly. Thanks for tuning in!

Assignment for 9-5-13

This week's post has to do with leadership. We have been looking at the FFA leadership positions and will be looking into the journey of leadership. What do you think is the most important aspect of leadership? Why?

Updates

There are several updates that I want to pass your way. First of all, we are going through applications for FFA officers this week and we are blessed to have many qualified students running for positions! Schedule wise, here are a couple of upcoming events to keep in mind:

Tuesday, September 10th: Land and Range Judging School in Woonsocket

Monday, September 16th-Friday, September 20: Chad Coppess from Grace Adventures will be at SBA for our Fall SLEW. He will be incorporating live horse training as part of his teaching to the students

Tuesday, October 1: Regional Land and Range Judging Competition in Wess. Springs *For those who wish to compete

Tuesday, November 12: District Fall FFA Competition in Miller

Friday, November 22-Monday, November 25: State FFA Competition in Pierre *Stay tuned for details Sam Rogers showed a heifer in the FFA livestock competition of the State Fair last weekend in addition to her 4-H shows.