Stanton FFA Toy Show returns Saturday in Red Oak; students also headed to state speech
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15th Annual Stanton FFA Toy Show
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Saturday (tomorrow), 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
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White 4-H Exhibit Building, Red Oak
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Admission: $5; 10-and-under free
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Vendor variety mentioned: farm toys, regular toys, belt buckles, stamps, and more
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Fundraiser supports Stanton FFA activities (including conventions, FFA Week, conferences)
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Stanton FFA
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Reported membership: 79 members (includes middle school and high school; some graduate members)
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Chapter meetings: First Thursday of every month
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FFA sub-districts: Feb. 4 in Essex
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Example contests discussed: extemporaneous speaking; radio broadcasting
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National FFA Week: Feb. 23–27
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State FFA Convention: typically Ames
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National FFA Convention: Indianapolis
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Speech
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District Large Group Speech Contest at Mount Ayr High School
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Groups earned Division ratings; Division I groups advance
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State Large Group Speech Contest: Feb. 7, West Des Moines Valley High School
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School reminders
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Mid-term: mentioned as next Friday, Feb. 6
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Encouragement to check grades/missing work and contact teachers
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Job openings mentioned: paras, special education teacher, elementary teacher, bus/van drivers, PE teacher, and substitutes
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Programs / clubs
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Teammates: National Mentoring Month appreciation
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Poetry Tea Time: Tuesdays, 3:45 p.m., Mrs. Carpenter’s room
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Bible Club: Feb. 4 (reminder to bring all snow gear home)
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