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In Fifth Grade American History, students are learning about the Native Americans that lived in the United States. For this project the students were to pick one of the homes they lived in and to build it out of materials they found at home. Students constructed wigwams, teepees, pueblos, longhouses and lodges. The students did a very good job in making these.

A team of four fifth and sixth grade students-Kailyn, Sidney, Jack and Xavier, with the help of Miss Hestermann, organized activities to celebrate Digital Citizenship Week.   They attended the Digital Citizenship Symposium at ESU 5 in Beatrice October 1st. At the symposium, students listened to speakers and had time to plan activities to celebrate Digital Citizenship Week.

The organizers selected a theme for each day and created locker tags and announcements to match.  All students were encouraged to dress up to match the day's theme, and teachers showed a short video with more information about that day's topic.  

Tuesday: What’s your digital footprint?:  Crazy socks day/ Different shoes 

Wednesday: Highlight and Cite sources:   Neon Day

Thursday: Stop Cyberbullying on the Spot: Wear dots

Friday : Don’t Hide Online:  Camouflage

Thank you to the organizers, Miss Hestermann, and everyone who participated!

Mr. Garcia's science classes are off to a great start. They have been discussing a number of topics this year. A highlight of the Chemistry class for quarter 1 was getting to tie-dye clothing as part of a lab while discussing osmosis and diffusion. The ink will diffuse from areas of higher concentration to lower concentration on clothing when rubbing alcohol is applied. 

The grow towers are also fully up and running this year. The science department along with the Diller Odell FFA chapter received a grant last year to purchase 4 grow towers to grow healthy greens and vegetables for the school. Jadyn and Ashtyn have been busy planting, growing, and harvesting herbs and lettuce. The lettuce has been used in the high school cafeteria during lunches. We hope to have the 4th tower located in the elementary shortly after Christmas break.

The Physics class is learning about forces and how balanced forces affect motion and unbalanced forces affect motion.  Here, two students are testing the effects on the brick during acceleration versus going at a constant speed by reading a spring scale.

The Independent Living class has been busy working on a kitchen inventory project.  It was determined that the current "Home Economics" kitchen is outdated and in need of new supplies.  The class came up with a list of "needs" and then created a poster to present to the administration.  In the coming weeks, this class of kids will be traveling to purchase these items.

The fifth and sixth grades have been busy with activities this fall!

5th and 6th grade students attended the Jefferson County Spelling Bee.

5th- 6th grade students attended Digital Citizenship Conference at ESU 5 
 

5th grade science: Students are learning about structures of plants by dying celery

4th - 5th grade participated in Virtual Field Trip with UNL about Nebraska’s agriculture and soil. 

6th grade science: Learning out wind energy by designing a wind lift

On October 8, Diller-Odell Art Club wanted to show their respect for Mr. Mezger’s mother who is dealing with cancer once again. She’s fighting a battle with stage 4 cancer and the Art Club wanted to show that our school supports him and his mother. A pep rally was held to give everyone a chance to show that Griffins stick together in everyway possible and hopefully we put that image into his mind.  After we explained to him about why we did this, we held a fun game with the teachers and sang our school song.

Superintendent Meyerle reported on the upcoming School Board conference in Omaha. He also reported that some 3 phase welders were donated to the school by Exmark. The school does not have 3 phase, and the Board discussed the situation and the costs surrounding it.

6.  Financial Items​​​​​​​

6.1. Pay bills as presented

Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Adam Engelman and a second by Angie Clifford.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

7.  Board of Education Items​​​​​​​

7.1. Committee Reports

Toni Landenberger and Angie Clifford reported on negotiations with the DOEA. A second meeting will be scheduled in the coming weeks.​​​​​​​

7.2. Executive Session

8.  Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Adam Engelman. Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

President Stohs adjourned the meeting at 8:15pm. The next regular meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2019.

I want to take a moment and personally thank everyone from our community and surrounding communities for the support you have given to me and my mother on her battle against cancer.  It is truly these moments that I am proud to be your principal, leader, and friend.  

-Mr. Mezger