District Bi-Weekly Newsletter | January 11, 2024 | Volume 4, Issue 12 |
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Students at Fairfield Career Center are learning a lot while sifting through artifacts sent to them from a World War II museum. |
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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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News From Around Eastland-Fairfield |
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Pickaway Co. Sheriff's Office Delivers Big Donation |
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The cadets of the Basic Police Officer Training (BPOT) program at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools will have their experience enhanced after receiving three retired cruisers to add to its fleet of vehicles.
The cruisers, one sport utility vehicle and two sedans, were donated by Chief Deputy James A. Brown, Jr. and the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, December 18, 2023. Chief Deputy Brown and three Pickaway Co. deputies arrived on the Eastland Career Center campus, home of the Eastland-Fairfield BPOT adult program, to formally donate the vehicles. They were warmly welcomed by the cadets of the 116th Eastland Police Academy and students from the high school’s Criminal Justice program.
The donation will help serve students of both high school programs and the adult BPOT program.
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E, F ... the Notes of the Newest Honor Band of America Member |
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We wish to extend a hearty congratulations to Jaleea Gamble, senior from Reynoldsburg High School and EFCTS Bioscience student, for being selected to be a member of the 2024 Honor Band of America.
Honor Band of America is one of the nation's finest student concert honor bands. Students have the opportunity to rehearse and perform with renowned conductors and world-class guest artists, to premiere commissioned works for concert band and perform for a “dream audience” of outstanding high school musicians and educators from across the country.
Jaleea, who plays the oboe, will be attending The Ohio State University next Fall.
Congratulations, Jaleea!
For more information about the Honor Band of America, click here.
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BPOT Graduate Earns Commendation |
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Deputy Tayler Vice (center), a graduate of the 113th BPOT Class (2023) is awarded the Chief's Coin Commendation. |
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When Tayler Vice presented to the Eastland-Fairfield Board of Education during the Winter of 2023, we knew she was going to be a surefire success. We weren't wrong.
Not only was (now) Deputy Vice hired, full-time, by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office, but she was recently award her first commendation. Chief Hill and Major Berry awarded Deputy Vice with the Chief's Coin Commendation for using the training she earned through the Blue Courage program to mentor her trainee.
Congratulations, Deputy Vice. We're very proud of you!
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What Else is Happening Around the District? |
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There is so much to see and do and now we're trying to show it all to you! Check out just a few of the cool things happening at Eastland Career Center, Fairfield Career Center, through our satellite locations, and in our community. |
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Mr. Boff Named Teacher of the Month |
Congratulations to Mr. Joe Boff who was named Teacher of the Month for November at Rosemore Middle School in Whitehall. Mr. Boff is now in his second year teaching Eastland-Fairfield's middle school Career Connections class within the Whitehall-Yearling School District. Mr. Boff is now a two-time winner of the award after earning it in Spring 2023, as well. Way to go, Joe!
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All Aboard a Field Trip Back in Time |
Everybody loves field trips! Ms. Levacy's social studies class at Fairfield Career Center took a special trip to Mott's Military Museum in Groveport as part of its World War II elective class. Students got to see a Higgins boat that was used in five different engagements during the war and explored different artifacts that came from a footlocker sent from a World War II museum in New Orleans. It led to a great discussion about what artifacts can teach us, how to handle them, and a scavenger hunt. Field trips and hands-on learning ... you can't beat it! |
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Students Deliver Warmth for the Winter |
In our last edition, we highlighted many student organizations that conducted community service projects for the holidays. Prior to break, the students in the Fairfield Career Center SkillsUSA chapter collected 45 winter weather items and 73 holiday cards, which were donated to the Foundation Dinners organization in Lancaster. The staff was very excited to distribute these items to their patrons in time for the holidays! Well done, students! |
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You're Invited to our Community Conversation! |
Eastland-Fairfield's third installment of Community Conversations is set for January 17, 6:30 p.m. at Eastland Career Center. Choose between a presentation on human trafficking by Karla Highman of Walking Wise or a hands-on self-defense training module provided by the cadets and staff of the EFCTS Basic Police Officer Training program. The event is free and open to the public.
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Upcoming Events and Important Dates |
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JANUARY
15: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (no school for students and staff)
FEBRUARY
6: Priority Application Period Ends
15: Parent-Teacher Conference (4-7:30pm)
16: No School for Students/Professional Development Day (staff)
19: President's Day (no school students or staff)
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What was your favorite breakfast cereal as a kid (or even now):
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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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If you started a team that had a holiday-themed mascot, which would you choose? The ...
😡🧝 Angry Elves - 16.8%
🔔 Silver Bells - 14.3%
🦌 Rowdy Reindeer - 28.6%
🛷 Sleighers - 20.2%
💂 Nutcrackers - 20.2%
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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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