Warsaw Area Career Center

Animal Science (dual college credit, science credit)- In Mr. Riley's Animal Science class, they are investigating biosecurity procedures that help to keep animals safe and pathogen free. This activity examines biosecurity control points for common agricultural practices. Students are given a scenario to investigate three levels of risk. Students will then incubate the nutrient agar petri dishes to see what pathogens are present.

Hey Blue Apron Fans! We are open Tuesday & Wednesday of this week from 11am-1pm for pre-order & carry-out orders only! Orders placed from outside WACC/WCHS can be picked up at door 10A (The Blue Apron glass doors), near the new Career Center entrance. Please place all orders prior to 10 A.M. day of service. On the menu this week... Entree - Prime Rib Sandwich with Au Jus - $9.75 - Pasta Carbonara - $6 Salad - Caesar Salad - FULL = $5, HALF = $3, ADD Chicken = $3 - Tennessee Hot Chicken Salad - $7 Dessert - New York Style Cheesecake with Balsamic Strawberries - $4 - Creme Brulee - $3 **Order Form: t.ly/jIG5

The Warsaw FFA Chapter had nine members compete in the state Horticulture CDE contest. In a typical year, these students would have traveled down to West Lafayette, Indiana to complete this contest. This year the members completed the contest on a virtual platform. The Horticulture CDE teaches members various skills dealing with horticulture and the landscape industry. Members identified ornamental plants, flowers, indoor houseplant, fruits, vegetables, and nuts. They also took a knowledge exam. The team consisting of Dakotah Easterday, Cadence Gibson, Lilly Haywood and Breanna Thompson placed 8th. The team of Brittany Duncan, Gentry Hall, Jazmyn Taylor and Thomas Boggs placed 24th. Regann Finch competed in this contest as an individual. There were a total of 43 teams who competed in this state contest. Dakotah Easterday was the top judger for this event!

Beginning Welding student, Gage Howard, works on torch cutting while Carter Hall observes. Thanks for sharing, Mr. Paseka!

On Monday, October 19th, 60+ Adult Roles & Responsibility students in Mrs. Lancaster's classes took part in our Community Led Interviews. This year it was mostly virtual with the exception of some teachers, counselors and administrators that were able to assist in person. Students set up google calendar invites to the community leaders and through google meet conducted live interviews! To prepare for interviews, students practiced introductions, tying neckties and mock interviews with each other trading roles of interviewer and interviewees.

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!