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Tag Archives: CDE’s
Negative Thoughts
Please read through these State Convention related announcements! Sunday, April 14, 2013 – Leave school at noon: Ag Comm – Individual Events, Food Science – Individual Events, Vet Science, Natural Resources, Star in Agriscience – Liz, Star Greenhand – Rachel, … Continue reading
Sample CDE Testing Day!
Congratulations to Justin who has been named one of three state finalists in the FFA Proficiency Awards. Justin is competing in Beef Production Placement. Hew will be recognized on stage at the State FFA Convention. If named State winner, he … Continue reading
CDE Study Day
Remember the post we did a few weeks ago about CDE prep and expectations? Well, I’ll be holding you to some of your recommendations. Here’s an opportunity to get started. Today will be dedicated to studying for CDE’s. Get the … Continue reading
Thinking about CDEs
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
Nearing the end
The semester is coming to a screeching halt! I’ve been working on your grades and am trying to put in grades for Leadership CDEs. I’ve dragged some things into the dropbox that were emailed to me and find that I … Continue reading
EHD
Lots to cover today, so, please be sure to read this entire post! Seniors: The 2013 National FFA Collegiate Scholarship program should be live as of November 15, 2012. There are two significant changes to the program this year – Application Registration and … Continue reading
Why can’t things just be simple?
Please read this entire post! Fruit Sales are due Wednesday! We’ll be adding up everyone’s sales during class on Wednesday. District Leadership CDEs are here tomorrow after school. If you are available to help, please let Mrs. Petersen know. Those … Continue reading
Fishing, Running, Crafting, Riding?
What do you do when there’s nothing to do? Watch TV, go outside, run, bake, ride? Read, craft, text? Read through your “bucket list” and pick something to do? On your blog tell me about times when nothing has been … Continue reading
It’s time to be thinking……
The National FFA Organization will be conducting a second year of Food For All grants. It’s time for us to be thinking about how to increase the reach of the Hunger Helpers initiative that we began in the 2011-12 school … Continue reading
Ag Communications Team Advances to Finals!
The 85th National FFA Convention is in full swing and West Central FFA members have been busy representing South Dakota in the National Ag Communications CDE. Team presentations and Editing and Communications tests were conducted on Wednesday, October 24, 2012. … Continue reading