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Take-And-Bake Meal Fundraiser

Leigh-Clarkson FCCLA Fundraiser

The Leigh-Clarkson FCCLA chapter will be holding a take-and-bake meal fundraiser. We will be offering meal options that can be put in your oven and baked, or reheated on the stovetop. All of the meals are made from scratch, placed in a disposable container or baking tray, and frozen. These would make great gifts for a new mom, a housewarming gift, or a delicious comfort meal for a friend in need. Meal options include beef enchilada casserole, chicken tetrazzini, chili or chicken noodle soups. All casseroles will be offered in two sizes (9x13 inch rectangular pan or a 9 inch round pan). The larger casseroles are priced at $18, and the smaller portion at $10. Soups will be packaged in a 32-ounce container and also cost $10. Orders need to be placed by Friday, November 5 by filling out the online order form, or by calling Megan Hillen at (402) 910-1391. Meals will be available for pick-up on Sunday, November 14 at Leigh High School's main entrance between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Please contact Megan Hillen to arrange an alternative pick-up time, if needed.

Thank you for your support of the Leigh-Clarkson FCCLA chapter!

Order Form: https://forms.gle/cxKmGNiTkm2Hr73T8 

Many members of the combined Clarkson-Leigh choir recently tried out for the opportunity to participate in the East Husker Honor Choir.  Auditions consisted of singing scales and the song “America” all acapella for selected judges.  Twenty students were selected to participate based off of their auditions.  Three young men were further selected for the Elite Choir.  Only 8 students were selected in each of the 4 sections, so we are very excited for them.  The concert will be held on Monday, November 1st, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in Stanton.  It is open to the public and Conference passes are allowed.
Following is a list of the students selected:

EducationQuest Resources

FAFSA opens October 1

The 2022-23 FAFSA opens Friday, October 1. EducationQuest has lots of free resources to help seniors and their parents prepare for and complete the form. 

• Financial Aid Webinars (September) provide an overview of how much college will cost, types of financial aid, and the FAFSA application process.

• FAFSA Tutorial Webinars (October) walk students and parents through the FAFSA form.

• FAFSA Tools help families through the process. They include:

  • Financial Aid FAQs answer common questions about financial aid.

  • Paying for College Video Series provides a quick overview of the types of colleges, financial aid, the FAFSA process, and how colleges award aid.

• WhyFAFSA webpage explains why students should complete the form.

• Free virtual appointments are available for those who need help with the FAFSA.

Virtual College Fair is October 12

EducationQuest will host a free Virtual College Fair Tuesday, October 12 from 9 a.m.-noon CT. During this event, students can visit 78 college booths, chat with college reps, and view live college-prep presentations.

Students, family members, and counselors can register at eqf.org/collegefair.

Click here for more registration details.

Virtual College Fairs will also be held:

Wednesday, November 10: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. CT

Wednesday, December 8: 9 a.m.-noon CT

We appreciate your efforts to promote these events, and to arrange for students to attend daytime events.

Social-Emotional Learning can double chances of earning a degree

Students are twice as likely to attain a college degree if they have social-emotional learning (SEL).  This school year, we will match our college planning activities with the five CASEL competencies. In this bulletin, we'll connect you to two activities that help students develop self-management skills. 

SEL Activity 1: Teach students how to build SMART Goals

Learning how to set goals is a big step in self management. Use this activity to teach your students how to set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based.

SEL Activity 2: Help students learn study skills

Another critical self-management skill is learning how to study. Our "Truth or Lie" activity will help students learn strategies to effectively study. You can access the activity via a Google Slide or our Look2College publication.

Blog article will help parents deal with stressed-out teens

Before 2020, the number of mental health diagnoses in this country was rising in youth. COVID-19 seems to have accelerated it as 46% of parents report their teens had a new or worsening mental health condition since the start of the pandemic. This article provides stress management tips parents can share with their teens.

Please click here to download the PDF version of the October newsletter 2021.pdf

Free Senior Citizen Activity Passes are available for sporting events for those who qualify (65 years of age or older).   If you have a Senior Citizen pass from last year it will still be honored.  There is no need to get a new one.

Event: East Husker Conference Volleyball Tournament

Date: 10/16 & 10/18

Admission: Adults: $5
Children: $4

Conference Passes will NOT be honored.