Author Archives: MsPetes

Commercial Controversy

Posted on February 5, 2013 by MsPetes

Seniors – We need to try to wrap up scholarships today. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you have probably heard about the Dodge Ram commercial that aired during the 4th quarter of the Superbowl.  If you have not … Continue reading →

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Strength

Posted on February 1, 2013 by MsPetes

Seniors – We’ll be working on scholarship apps today! We’ve had our share of hard times around West Central over the past several months.   My father passed away in 1999.  I held his hand while he took his last … Continue reading →

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Stuck in an elevator?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by MsPetes

Seniors – Scholarship applications must be completed by next week Friday – February 8th.  You must use the login you created for the Ag Career Network earlier this year.  Jorry has worked through this so she may be able to … Continue reading →

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Thinking about CDEs

Posted on January 23, 2013 by MsPetes

Should there be parameters under which FFA members qualify to compete in the State convention CDEs?  I presented with five or six other “mature” Ag teachers (old) this weekend to a group of beginning Ag Teachers.  One of many things … Continue reading →

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Of Milk and Markets

Posted on January 18, 2013 by MsPetes

Of Milk and Markets – not to be confused with Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men! Announcements first – Ag Issues – I will see you, in OD, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center at 4:00 p.m. tomorrow – Saturday.  We’ll … Continue reading →

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Cheap Dates

Posted on January 16, 2013 by MsPetes

National Convention planning has begun.  We’ve got a pretty fast turn-around.  Rooms will be reserved next week Friday.  See Mrs. Petersen for info. We’ll continue working on records today – underclassmen; and Scholarships and State Degrees – Seniors. Record book … Continue reading →

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A Contract

Posted on January 8, 2013 by MsPetes

Our society uses contracts for just about everything.  A contract guarantees things between parties.  It can be used to guarantee a bank that a borrower will repay their loan.  The contract protects the lender by laying out the terms by … Continue reading →

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#26Acts of Kindness

Posted on December 19, 2012 by MsPetes

I know that I’ve been horribly preoccupied with the tragedy in Newtown.  I am devastated by the occurrences and pray for the families and all involved.  I find myself looking at my classroom differently and questioning my actions through the … Continue reading →

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If I lived in the Wild West…….

Posted on December 13, 2012 by MsPetes

Our Chapter Picnic is this coming Monday, December 17, 2012.  We will be celebrating the accomplishments of the first half of our year.  This is an event that you should invite your parents to attend with you.  This is a … Continue reading →

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It could happen …..

Posted on November 29, 2012 by MsPetes

Today we’ll be wrapping up for State Leadership CDEs. Market Plan – get your Keynote ready to go.  Check your folders to make sure they have all that you need them to include. Make sure someone has the Keynote on … Continue reading →

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