January of 2025

by Emma Strickler, Reporter

January FFA Meeting

The next A-C FFA meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st at 7 p.m. in the Cafeteria. During this meeting, those members of the A-C FFA Chapter who have earned their Greenhand or Chapter Degree will be receiving this honor. Following the conclusion of the meeting, members will participate in the Ag Challenge, which is Marshmallow Stuffing. One male and one female from each grade will compete as a pair to see who can hold the most marshmallows in their mouth. Each team will earn points based on their places.

Past Happenings

December 3: Holiday Food Drive

December 6: Ag Breakfast @ McDonald’s

December 7: A-C PTO Secret Santa Event

December 9-11: Fruit and Snack Sale Pick-Up

December 16: FFA Meeting

December 17 & 20: Holiday Food Drive

December 20: Columbus Zoo Lights Trip

Upcoming Events

January 1-3: No School

January 10: Ag Breakfast @ Tim Hortons

January 14: State Agricultural Communications CDE Online Exam

January 15: District 7 Agricultural Communications CDE

January 20: No School

January 21: FFA Meeting

State Agricultural Sales CDE Online Exam

Upcoming Contests (CDEs)

Agricultural Communications: This year, the Agricultural Communications team consists of Samantha Buckley, Troy Busch, Demi Lee and Riley Strickler. For this competition, members will first take an online examination over Associated Press Formatting. Then, they will attend a press conference and be given a three hour time-block to complete four individual practicums, along with a communications plan. This Career Development Event fosters a desire in students to collaborate with others to create promotional items within the agricultural industry. Best of luck to these members!

Agricultural Sales: On January 21st, the A-C FFA Agricultural Sales team consisting of Cate Buckley, Maddie Cordle, Haley Robinson and Emma Strickler will complete the first portion of this Career Development Event. This contest requires members to take an online test over sales strategies, then complete an individual sale, as well as a team sale. This CDE allows members to get a glimpse into what a future in sales might look like. Good luck to these members!

Greenhand and Chapter Degree Ceremony

We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to our 2025 Amanda-­Clearcreek FFA Chapter and Greenhand Degree Ceremonies. FFA members must meet a list of criteria to earn this honor and these individuals have worked hard to achieve this accomplishment.

You are asked to please attend our next FFA Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, January 21st  at 7 PM in the cafetorium. We will conduct our monthly business meeting, including a presentation by one of the State FFA Officers, followed by recognizing degree recipients at the ceremony.

At the conclusion, there will be a small reception for parents and recipients on the cafetorium stage. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st and celebrating our members' success in the FFA.


Smile!

A-C FFA Members and Mr. Sharp at Ag Breakfast

Zoo Lights!

Feed Bag Hold Ag Challenge


January Calendar

January 1-3: No School (Christmas Break)

January 10: Ag Breakfast @ Tim Hortons - 6 a.m.

January 14: State Agricultural Communications CDE Online Exam

January 15: District 7 Agricultural Communications CDE

January 20: No School

January 21: State Agricultural Sales CDE Online Exam

                 January FFA Meeting @ Cafeteria - 7 p.m.

January 29: 2-hour Late Arrival

                Seniors go to Columbus State to practice for the AWS certification

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