District Bi-weekly Newsletter | May 4, 2023 | Volume 3, Issue 21 |
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Our students are doing incredible things inside their labs and now they are taking their talents into their respective CTSO state and national competitions. Don't miss all the accolades being racked up across our campuses and satellite programs. (pictured: students from the Multimedia satellite program show of their hardware at BPA Nationals)
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Tell us about an accomplishment, impactful moment, or interesting story from your world that you'd like to be considered for the next EFCTS newsletter. Have a friend with a remarkable tale? Share this link or submit (with permission) on their behalf.
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Dr. Kimberly Pietsch Miller is the superintendent and CEO of Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools. |
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The RealReal. It’s a luxury consignment shopping site that promises “real” designer products - not fakes. According to the UrbanDictionary, the term “real real” implies complete seriousness. And the word real itself means “existing or occurring as fact; actual rather than imaginary: being an actual thing; having objective existence; not imaginary” (Dictionary.com).
As we approach the end of the school year and graduation for seniors, I often say, “It’s about to get real real, real fast.” Meaning that life is going to change for students in very real and tangible ways as they end a 13-year journey through compulsory education. In the world of career technical education, the real real is a way of life.
We don't just lecture or read from a book. We learn by DOING! Check out just how real it can get in our "classrooms" by reading the rest of my blog!
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Around Eastland-Fairfield |
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CTSO Competitions Showcase High State and National Placements |
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As we near the end of the year, our career-technical student organizations are getting their competitive juices flowing. April is a busy month for CTSO state and national competitions. For some, the results are in! Check out the latest results from our Business Professionals of America (BPA) national conference and SkillsUSA State Championship. |
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Six BPA Students Finish in Top 5 |
The Visual Design team including Pickerington North and EFCTS Multimedia seniors Marcus Schwartz, Addie Knoll, Matthias Smith teamed up to finish as national runners-up. Students from the Programming & Software Development program at ECC took third overall in the Software Engineering category. Congratulations to Anmol Acharya (Jr., Reynoldsburg), Jack Kennedy (Jr., Gahanna Lincoln), Chris Kowalewski (Jr., Reynoldsburg), and Xander Mooney (Jr., Reynoldsburg) on medaling!
A total of six different teams or individuals finished fifth, or better, in the country, highlighting an incredibly successful trip at the BPA National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, last week. Click here or the button for the full results!
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Nine Students will Represent EFCTS at SkillsUSA Nationals! |
Eastland-Fairfield will send nine students from four different programs to the SkillsUSA national conference following a series of medal-winning performances at the state competition, held last week. Five representatives will come from Eastland Career Center while two students from the Cyber Security satellite program housed in New Albany High School will round out the list of EFCTS students heading to Nationals. Fourteen students between the District’s three SkillsUSA chapters earned a silver or bronze medal, while an additional seven left the Greater Columbus Convention Center having placed inside the top 5.
Check out the full list of medalists and national qualifiers by clicking here or the button for more.
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We are always asking students "What is your next 'E'?"
Less than 1% of the country's population chooses to enlist in the U.S. military. At Eastland-Fairfield, we proudly boast that nearly 3% of our graduating seniors choose to join a branch of the Armed Forces. To help support those students who have made that decision or allow others to explore the opportunities within the U.S. military, Fairfield Career Center recently hosted an E-Fair with a focus on the Enlistment option. Representatives from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces were in attendance to share and connect interested students with opportunities that are available after graduation.
Eastland Career Center Assistant Principal, Mr. Rodney Harris, served as the keynote speaker and talked with students about his experience in the United States Marine Corps, teamwork, and dedication. FCC Principal, Mr. Matt McGregor, and Steve Pritchet of FCC campus security hosted a Q&A session regarding their experiences as former servicemen. The add a little fun to the mix, students were invited to tour military vehicles and equipment, engage in related activities, and test their skills on a hand-crafted obstacle course housed in the Criminal Justice lab. To round out the day, Mr. Ryan Fleming of Keystone Financial Group talked to students about the importance of financial literacy, a topic applicable no matter what E you are pursuing next.
Thank you to our staff, business partners, and military servicemen and women for supporting our students and helping them find their next E.
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Ag Students Receive New Additions to Tool Chests |
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Recently, Company Wrench Ltd. out of Carroll made a very gracious donation to the Agriculture & Heavy Equipment program at Eastland Career Center. Thanks to their generosity, students have new impact socket sets to use as they learn in their lab. They were ecstatic to use their new tools!
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If you would like information on how to support our students by becoming an Eastland-Fairfield business partner, please contact Cherrelle Turner or click on the button above.
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NTHS Students Gives Back to Mother Earth |
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National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) students from Eastland Career Center spent Earth Day focusing on one of the organization's pillars: philanthropy. Students joined Mrs. Sitzman and the BESA volunteer group event to beautify one of our local communities by planting new trees at the Driving Park Community Center in Columbus. They were among 16 volunteers that gave more than a combined 48 hours of service that will be enjoyed for many years. Thank you to our staff and students for your service to our communities! |
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Program Spotlight: Adult Dental Assisting |
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Watch this video to get an inside view of the Dental Assisting adult program |
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In a field that is ready to hire, the Eastland-Fairfield Adult Workforce Development Dental Assisting program is where students ready to make a leap go to get the training they need. In less than nine months, our staff will prepare students to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Exam, as well as the Dental Assistant Radiographer Exam through the Ohio Dental Board.
Get ready to dive right into a career that provides challenges and training that will ready you for whatever comes at you in the front office, chairside, or other professional dental settings. You'll be assisting dentists, oral surgeons, and other oral healthcare professionals while setting the foundation for your new career. This program is for students of any age, whether you are changing careers or getting your first career started.
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If you would like to learn more about the adult Dental Assisting program, click the button below or contact Debbie Fisher ([email protected] | 614-836-4531). |
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates |
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MAY
5: No school for students (Professional Development Day)
9: New Student / Family Celebration
22: Senior Recognition ceremonies
23: First Day of Adult HVAC classes
25: Last day of school (FCC/ECC)
26: No school for students (teacher work day)
29: No school for students and staff
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What country would you like to visit in your lifetime?
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Check out the results plus a new poll question in the next edition of the District Newsletter! |
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Who is "King of the Colas?"
Coca-Cola - 40.7%
Pepsi - 18.5%
RC Cola - 11.1%
Sprite - 11.1%
Dr. Pepper - 18.5%
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Catch Up on Previous Newsletters
If you would like to go back and read past newsletters, CLICK HERE to search through our archived copies!
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