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Exeter-Milligan Update: Reading Group

Katherine Smith’s reading group at Exeter-Milligan recently went on a word hunt, searching for and recording words that use the word pattern they are currently learning.  Pictured are Scout Grummons, Madison Oliva (back to camera) and Kalvin Lock during their search.

Exeter-Milligan Fifth Grade Classroom

Jonah Geiger checks with Alexis Saatmann on their trait survey.

Exeter-Milligan fifth grade is a fun and unique place to be.  Their teacher, Brooke Soukup, notes that “all of them are very creative.” 

Their class is focusing on Core 5 this year.  Soukup explained, “Core 5 is an app that allows students to work at their own pace and at their specific skill level to develop critical reading and language skills.  Our goal as a class is to have every person complete the program by the end of the year.” 

In reading, the class just finished The Prince and the Pauper  and is starting The Odyssey.

In science, they have been learning about genetics and family traits.  The photos here are of the students surveying the different traits they might have including curly hair, attached earlobes, freckles, dimples and hairlines.  They also brought photos of their parents to see if they share physical traits with them.

Technology is used every day in the fifth grade classroom.  “It is used for little things, like displaying their morning routine every morning and our teacher student games throughout the day.  It is also used during lessons, independent work time, and for science and social studies tests.”

Each week the students take turns calling special seniors in their communities to check in on them.  These Telecare phone calls are one of the highlights of the students’ week.  They recently had a special breakfast with the seniors they call each week.

Above -Jase Luzum and Selah Petersen find some special traits to mark down on their survey.

Below- Trevin Ronne (left) and Carver Kanode find one of their traits a little funny,

Above -Trevin Ronne (left) checks to see if Tucker Svec has a widow’s peak.

Below – The fifth grade classroom at Exeter-Milligan is busy making sure they check with each classmate to survey their traits.

 This week’s Teacher’s Assistant is Alivia Luzum.  Students in the fifth grade can earn “funds” for their “bank.”  One of the special privileges they can purchase is time as the very popular Teacher’s Assistant.

Above -Selah Petersen (left) and Brett Kallhoff work through their worksheet quickly.

Below – Jonah Geiger interviews Ronald Babula (middle) and Tucker Svec (right) at the same time.

Above -Trevin Ronne and Kiley Oldehoeft compare their traits.

Below – The fifth grade class with their Teacher Mrs. Brook Soukup.  Front row left to right:  Trevin Ronne, Jonah Geiger, Brett Kallhoff, Kaydence Haase, Kiley Oldehoeft, Ronald Babula (behind) and Jase Luzum.  Back row from the left: Carver Kanode, Tucker Svec, Logan Krupicka, Avery Nichols,  Mrs. Soukup, Alivia Luzum, Alexis Saatmann, and Selah Petersen.

Exeter-Milligan Update: Espanola

Brock Steuben and Casey Jindra

Española at Exeter-Milligan

By Lisa Ricenbaw, E-M Spanish Instructor

Exeter-Milligan Spanish 3 student Alexis Turrubiates learned about the significance of mask making in the Hispanic culture. Masks were used in rituals and religious ceremonies. They were also used as a way to mock their Spanish oppressors during festivals. They are often made of wood, clay or metal and adorned with jewels and feathers. Alexis made her beautiful mask with paint, feathers and sequins.

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Exeter-Milligan Spanish 1 students learned about the Huichol tribe in Mexico and the unique art they create using yarn, beads and wax. They created their own masks using yarn and glue.

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Daisy Kanode, Georgia Meyer and Jaiden Papik

Exeter-Milligan Update: Murphy Chosen for Nebraska All-State Band

Each year, approximately 3,000 of the best high school musicians in the state audition for the Nebraska All-State Band, Chorus, Jazz Band and Orchestra which are sponsored by the Nebraska Music Education Association. Selection as a member of one of these groups is one of the highest music honors attainable in Nebraska. Mr. Ryan Placek, Director of Band Affairs for the Nebraska Music Education Association, is pleased to announce that Exeter-Milligan Junior, Caitlin Murphy (French Horn), will be among the 160 students selected to be a part of the 2018 All-State Band. Guest conductor for the group will be Patrick Sheridan, one of the most celebrated tuba soloists in his instrument’s history and performer in more than 3,000 concerts in over 50 countries in venues ranging from the White House to NBA half-time shows to the Hollywood Bowl.  The All-State Band will rehearse Wednesday, November 14th through Friday, November 16th on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, the host site of the 2018 NMEA Conference/ Clinic. A final public concert will be held on Friday, November 16th at the Lied Center for the Performing Arts on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

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Exeter-Milligan Junior High Football

E-M/F Junior High Football team  Front row Left-right:  Tyler Due, Andrew Vavra, Jordan Lawver, Josh Meyer, Draven Payne, Andy Drake, Jacey Krotzer, Spencer Eberspacher, Jacob Weber, Devin Harrison, Breckan Schluter.  Back row left-right: Braden Benjamin, Andrew Lunt, Marcus Krupicka, Cade Kresak, Jack Baptista, Daysan Staskal, Chase Svehla, Chase Vnoucek.

EMF Junior High Football 2018 Season Summary

EMF Junior High Football had a very successful season with a good combination of young men from Friend and Exeter-Milligan.  The coaches enjoyed watching the players develop this season, especially as Coach Jay Hitchcock had coached many of them in pee wee football.

The year started with a lot of excitement and optimism and the first game began with a big lead at home against Diller-Odell. The younger students on second string played more snaps that the first string and scored several times against their first string defense.

The next game was against East Butler at Dwight. Again, the second string got a large amount of playing time and scored twice against their first string defense.  EMF wins the game 56-18.

The next contest was against Thayer Central at Milligan which got off to a fast start with EMF getting a large lead early. Thayer Central was able to score against the EMF defense due to broken assignments on option plays and the second string getting the chance for more experience. EMF wins again 50-36.

Meridian was the next challenge for the EMF squad. During warmups the Bobcats coaches were concerned with the size if the Meridian players but EMF controlled the game from the start. EMF executed to perfection several wedge plays for long gains against the large interior line. Another win for the Bobcats as the final was 60-6.

Heartland was next on the schedule for EMF. The game was a battle from the beginning with the Bobcats coming out on top with a final of 56-52. Hitchcock commented, "This was a very good win for us as Heartland was a physically superior team but we were able to beat them by working together as a team. We made a couple of huge first downs to run out the clock at the end of the game."

The final game of the season was scheduled against Osceola-High Plains at Milligan but was changed at the last minute to Osceola because of the snow in Milligan. "Osceola-High Plains was a very talented team and proved to be a very tough adversary." noted Hitchcock.

Although EMF fought hard some untimely penalties and turnovers cost the Bobcats the game with a final of 52-36.

The team ended up with a 5-1 record.  Coach Treven Cerveny and Hitchcock ended the season "very proud of the team. We appreciated how coachable and hard working they are.  We are fortunate to coach such a fun bunch of guys."