Stanton FFA Toy Show returns Saturday in Red Oak; students also headed to state speech

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