WOLF TRACKS

September/October 2024 Edition

Dress for the Weather, Please

As the weather becomes colder (and maybe rainier and snowier!), students should dress appropriately to continue to work outside and in the barns. Students should have warm jackets, scarves, hats, and gloves and waterproof footwear. If a student needs help getting any of these items, please ask any faculty or staff member at school. We can provide whatever you need!

Optional Student Insurance

Fayette County Public Schools does not provide medical coverage for accidents that occur on campus. Consider purchasing optional insurance here. If your student participates in a Work-Based Learning internship, Community Partnerships Liaison Mrs. Nicki Jones reviewed this option with families.

From the Counselor . . .

Counselor Ms. Jenni Berk will meet with 12th graders to discuss their post-high school plans and continues to assist students with dual credit course enrollment and scholarship selection processes through the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. Ms. Berk also met with all new students to discuss socio-emotional, career, and employability-related topics.

From the Library Media Center . . .

Library Media Specialist Mrs. Meredith Reed welcomed students to the September Book Club and has issued a challenge to all students, faculty, and staff to read at least 25 books this school year! Check out the dashboard to see our statistics! The next Book Club will meet on Friday, November 1st, so students should watch their Canvas announcements to sign-up and participate. Remember: we provide books to students, and the meetings occur during the school day, so everyone has access!

From Yearbook . . .

Sponsor and Library Media Center Specialist Mrs. Meredith Reed has met with the Yearbook Staff and our Yearbook Reporters, who will capture photos of activities in all of our courses. You may purchase a copy of this year's yearbook in advance through Josten's.

From FFA . . .

We hope to see many first-year students attend the Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 10th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at LTAC!

Also, best wishes to Caroline Groth, FFA Kentucky President, who will represent LTAC, the Bluegrass Region, and Kentucky as a FFA National Officer Candidate at this year's FFA National Convention!

From the Hispanic Honors Society . . .

At the last meeting, Leah Le gave a presentation about Hispanic Heritage Month, and members discussed how to recruit students to earn the Seal of Biliteracy by demonstrating literacy and fluency in English and another language. Students will meet again during the school day on Thursday, October 17th. Contact Sponsor and World Language Teacher Senora Laura De Vettori for more information.

From the Jr. Conservation Board . . .

Students met and determined plans to participate in Lexington Tree Week. Some students also attended the Climate Symposium at the University of Kentucky (See the below photos!). If students want to serve as an officer, contact Sponsor and Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Ally Thompson for more information.

From Jr. MANRRS . . .

Students participated in a teambuilding hike over Fall Break at Red River Gorge. Students will meet again on Wednesday, October 16th at 4:00 p.m. in 107A. See Sponsor and Agriculture Instructor Ms. Graciela Barajas for more information.

Also, join us in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, and see the below flyer honoring Cesar Chavez and Dolores Clara Huerta.

From the Committees . . .

Celebration Committee - Elaina Heil with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Latissa Higgins

Save the date for Monday, November 25th--we will recognize students who have earned their Greenhand and Chapter Degrees during the morning and afternoon sessions. Stay tuned for more information!

Community Service Committee - Abbie Knox with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Toni Myers

Watch for information to volunteer at our annual Operation Pumpkin Patch event on Tuesday, November 5th!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee - Kai Baker with Agriculture Instructor Ms. Graciela Barajas

See the Jr. MANRRS section for updates.

Family and Community Engagement Committee - Kenja Vargas with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Morgan Margita

Save the date for our Fall Festival and Cookout on Tuesday, October 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at LTAC. We look forward to welcoming all students and families!

Fundraiser Committee - Eden Fluharty with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Brian Craig

We raised nearly $4,000 through our mums sale--thank you! We look forward to working with Bi-Water Farm and Greenhouse to assist with their fall festival weekends.

Leadership Development Committee - Addison Hillard with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Daniel Bustle and the FFA Officers

See the FFA section for updates.

Social Committee - Harper Bone with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Kathleen Magsam

See the Family and Community Engagement Committee section for updates.

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Committee - Giselle Green with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Doug Ashcraft

Keep watching our social media sites for features on students' SAEs!

Sustainability Committee (Jr. Conservation Board) - Belle McKinlay with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Ally Thompson

See the Jr. Conservation Board section for updates.

Wellness Committee - Melanie Planck with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Fallon Jackson

Watch for more opportunities for movement and healthier snack options provided during upcoming Trace Days!

Students in the Agricultural Engineering Institute have learned to operate zero-turn mowers and next will learn to operate All-Terrain Vehicles. Students also have completed a tractor driving unit, sketched drawings for projects, and created an invoice of materials for projects. Students will complete the construction of a high tunnel to expand the Plant Science Institute's growing space.

Next, students will learn about the four strokes, parts, and systems of an engine; how to read a tape measure; and about different wood joints, types of lumber, and how to make various angle cuts.

Agribusiness - Equine Studies Program

Students in Equine Science (Level 1) have mastered haltering and leading and now learn to groom horses. Students also recently explored The Kentucky Horse Park! Next, students will learn horse breeds and general husbandry skills.

Students in Agribusiness and Farm Management (Level 2) finished learning about equine systems and aging horses. Students now learn about evaluating conformation and created Pokemon cards about breed characteristics. Next, students will earn about bandaging legs and preventing disease.

Students in Agricultural Sales and Marketing (Level 3) learned about thoroughbred sales and visited the Keeneland September sale. Students even practiced how to show a horse at a sale by working with sales consignors. Next, students will start horses under saddle. See the below photos! And, consider joining the Program at the below event on Saturday, October 19th at Spy Coast Farm!

Food Science and Processing Program

Students in this program will process, prepare, and eat locally raised chickens. Soon students will raise their own broiler chickens for processing and place piglets on feed to also grow for processing in the spring. Next, sheep and goats on campus will undergo parturition, so students can learn to care for newborn animals.

Pre-Veterinary Studies Program

Students in Veterinary Science (Level 1) learned about canine and feline behavior, especially how to read body signals and adjust restraint techniques accordingly. Students also have learned to walk canine patients with a slip leash. Next, they will learn to handle more aggressive feline patients.

Students in Small Animal Technology (Level 2) have learned to confidently chart in medical records, order inventory, calculate invoices, and document client histories. Next, they will practice surgical assisting.

Students in Animal Technology (Level 3) have learned about cells, tissues, and the musculoskeletal system and logged clinical hours in veterinary offices.

We hope to see you at Barktoberfest--our annual fundraiser to support experiential learning trips, etc. We will host this event at LTAC on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We accept cash or check only for baths, nail trims, and microchipping. See the below flyer!

Students in this Institute have explored the history of conservation and famous conservationists. They also have learned about key environmental challenges, including unintended consequences of actions and invasive species. Students have prepared the tanks in the aquaculture lab and created tree identification booklets. Next students will enter the Jim Claypool Essay Contest hosted by the Fayette County Conservation District. Students will take an experiential learning trip to Kentucky State University and begin learning about disease and pests affecting trees.

Students in this Institute have made symmetrical triangle floral arrangements, planted ferns and cared for poinsettias in the greenhouse, and learned to evaluate land. See the below photos! Students will participate in the FFA Bluegrass Region's Career Development Event Land Judging soon!

Foundational Courses

In AgriScience, students have learned about research questions and credible online sources, even competing in a credible source bracket challenge. Next, students will create agricultural-focused podcasts to practice writing research questions and utilizing credible sources.

In Agriculture Employability Skills, students have learned about personalities in the workplace and how to collaborate in groups. Students completed teambuilding activities that challenged them to work with unfamiliar students and identify how personality types play a role in group dynamics.

In Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology, students learned about FFA--the Career and Technical Student Organization for students enrolled in agricultural pathways. Next, students will learn about Environmental Science and Natural Resources, including topics they can explore in that career pathway within agriculture.

Health and Physical Education

Students have completed a quarter of Physical Education and will transition to Health, focusing on human development, personalities, and self-esteem. Families who want their student to participate in the unit on human reproduction should return permission slips to Health and Physical Education Teacher Ms. Katie Beeler. Students will receive alternate lessons and assignments if not participating in this unit of instruction.

Spanish

Students in Spanish 1 learned the Spanish alphabet and numerals to spell nouns and solve basic math problems. Students also celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about molas from Panama. Students in Spanish 2 learned how to describe themselves and others and created nazca lines to imitate those existing in Peru. Students in Advanced Spanish 3 learned about Spanish-speaking countries. All students will have a performance assessment soon!

Social Studies

Students in Advanced Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts should complete their elements and principles of art project.

Students in Advanced United States History finished a performance assessment covering Reconstruction and will learn about the Gilded Age next.

Students in Advanced World History completed a scientific revolution, Enlightenment, and exploration simulation.

Students in Advanced Government learned about the three parts of the United States Constitution.

Livestock Showing

Congratulations to the following students who completed their season of livestock showing by participating in the 4-H/FFA Livestock and Country Ham Auction: Oliviah Coy, Skyler Farmer, Giselle Green, Larkin Romines, Logan Sass, Nevaeh Trammell, and Kenja Vargas!

Work-Based Learning

Work-Based Learning Coordinator Mrs. Nicki Jones has visited each intern at his/her/their work site. Students have asked great questions and shared keen observations! Students working on-campus have completed their probationary period and will clock-in and out for work to receive hourly pay! Congratulations! All interns should expect to receive evaluations from their supervisors soon.

Interns at The Kentucky Castle have hosted students from around the state, including Spencer County, and National Association of Agricultural Educators board members. Next, students will learn about cover crops as they continue to care for the animals, provide fall floral arrangements to the restaurant, and can and freeze vegetables. See the below photos!