Warsaw Area Career Center

Chef Bragg would like to share that the following Culinary students passed their national certification for ServSafe: Ali Gross, Ronnie Nowaczynski, & Tristan Mounts. (Not present for picture: Ashton McGuire). Congrats to these students on a job well done!!

Animal Science with Mr. Riley (dual credit, science credit): Students are completing their first round of research for their individual Producer's Management Guide. Students choose what animal species and breed to research throughout the course of the year. So far, the students have researched the following topics for their chosen animal species and breed: basic information, scientific classification, specific care and welfare required, along with innate and learned behaviors. Great individualized learning that is tailored to each students' interests!

Personal Finance Class with Mr. Kuhn: Rileigh, David, and Linken are pictured here sharing with the class how a banking system works and the role it plays in our lives.

Mrs. Campbell’s Advanced Nutrition & Wellness classes are learning about different types of fats in our diet. Students made frittatas and identified the fats that were present.

Students in Intro to Agriculture with Mrs. Bartman participated in a drawing twins activity. This was used to work on their communication skills. Students sat back to back and one student described to the other student what they needed to draw. They had to only use shapes, numbers and directions (left, right, up, down, etc.). They then evaluated what went well and what went wrong with their directions.

Jonathan Gottschalk installed the custom soap holder and backsplash he designed for the Welding shop sink recently. Great job, Jonathan!

Did you know that October is National Principals Month? This month has been all about honoring principals for their significant impact on the success and well-being of our students. We are excited to celebrate the WACC Principal/Director: Ronna Kawsky! When COVID-19 unleashed new challenges, she came through when it mattered most. Thank you, Mrs. Kawsky, for being such a strong leader during these unprecedented times. Feel free to send her an e-card to show your love & appreciation for all she has done and continues to do for our students & staff. https://www.principalsmonth.org/e-cards/?utm_source=NASSP20ADV-0020-em-2&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NASSP20ADV #ThankAPrincipal

Students in Ms. Dinse's Health Science Education Program have been busy learning new skills in their CNA class at Ivy Tech. They are pictured here practicing nail care, massages, and shaving.

FFA Announcement: Are you interested in leadership development, community service, and gaining experience in potential careers in agriculture? If so- please join us for the Warsaw FFA October Meeting on Wednesday, October 28 (tomorrow!) from 6-7:30 pm in the WCHS Agriculture Rooms (at the high school). Please enter through Door #4. We will have a snack and discuss opportunities to be involved in FFA. Also wear a Halloween Costume to participate in the Costume Contest! Bring a friend! Remember to bring your annual $20 FFA Dues. If you have any questions and/or to sign up to attend, please see: Mr. Riley in Y-187 Mrs. Bartman in Y-189

The Blue Apron will be open for pre-order & carry-out only 10/27-28. Check out the attached graphic & form for more info! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T_GCeqQErxRqkKLjohBIIID-ISamC80K2zhDzYqlt18/viewform?gxids=7757&edit_requested=true

Mr. Paseka's Advanced Welding students have been receiving forklift training. Pictured here is senior student, Will Wells, picking up his first skid.

WCS is HIRING! Call 574.371.5086 ext. 4 or apply here: ww.wcsjobs.com https://warsawcom.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx #wcsmission #ForwardTogether #NoWeekends #NoNights #SchoolSchedule

PLTW Med. Intervention students are studying gene transfer in bacteria by creating “Superbugs.” The different strains of bacteria, when mixed, create a new bacterial strain (our “Superbug”) that is resistant to all the antibiotics original strains were individually resistant to.

Blue Apron Patrons: Just a reminder we will be closed this week for Fall Break! Pre-order & carry-out only service will resume 10/27 & 10/28. Thank you for all of your support so far! ~ Chef

Ms. Renbarger's Advanced Child Development & Parenting students took their Real Care Babies home this weekend for some practice with having a newborn around 24/7!

Announcement: The Warsaw FFA Crops Judging, Forestry Judging, & Entomology Judging CDEs: Call-out Date The Warsaw FFA is starting practices for the Crops Judging, Forestry Judging, Entomology Judging Career Development Events (CDEs)- they will be virtual, straight to state contests this year in early Dec. The first practice is on Monday, Oct. 19 from 3-4:30 pm in WCHS Y-187. This is open to all FFA members 7-12 grade- sign up in the Ag Rooms! Crops Judging CDE Purpose: Students will be able to identify weeds, crops, and seedling samples; along with disease, damages, and harmful insects. They will also participate in grain grading and acquire knowledge regarding crop production and management. Contest: Identify weeds, crops, and seedlings, disease, damages, and harmful insects, and test on agronomy knowledge. Forestry CDE Purpose: Acquire information about forest ecosystems and forestry skills used in management and forest products. Students will also develop leadership skills, study skills and learn how to work as a team. Contest: Students will identify leaves, woods, and seeds. They will also take a quiz with questions including forestry management and identification. Entomology CDE Purpose: Identify and understand insects, control measures, and integrated pest management.Contest: Students will be able to identify insects by common name, order insects, and test over insect knowledge. If you have any questions and/or to sign up to attend, please see: Mr. Riley in Y-187 Mrs. Bartman in Y-189

Intro to Engineering and Design students have been working hard on their catapult projects!

Advanced Life Science- Animals (science & dual college credit) with Mr. Riley: Students investigated, identified, & described the anatomy of mammal hearts (swine & sheep) to understand the structure & functions of the four heart chambers, blood vessels, and muscle layers.

Oh my goodness!! This week’s Blue Apron choices are so flavorful and delicious! Be sure to check out their specials!

Hey Blue Apron Fans! The Blue Apron will only be open tomorrow (Tuesday, October 13th) of this week for pre-order & carry-out only! Google Order Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T_GCeqQErxRqkKLjohBIIID-ISamC80K2zhDzYqlt18/viewform?gxids=7757&edit_requested=true