February 15, 2021 In this Issue
February 2021
Come Play in the Nearpod Sandbox!!
Join Jennifer and Trudi for a chance to test drive your Nearpod!
In this small group setting, you will be able to lead a synchronous session with your Nearpod or one from the library. See what features are available to you as the instructor so you are ready to go live!
Boks Kids Weekly Challenge
Challenge: Teamwork makes the dreamwork!
This week we challenge you to work with a partner or small group and create a new BOK Burst, practice the Burst and teach it to your class and/or your family.
Nearpod for Virtual Learning!!
Last week the Nearpod Think Tank delivered 3 training sessions with over 70 in total attendance! If you missed the training, the recordings can be accessed through the InViTE Teams site under the Nearpod channel along with 2 tip sheets to get you started.
2021 Dairy Poster Contest Theme and Guidelines
Welcome to the Wizarding World of Dairy Potter! The Southeast United Dairy Industry Association (SUDIA) announced the theme for the 2021 4-H Dairy Poster Contest and yes, I got a little excited when I saw the Harry Potter-themed title! 4-H members are going to love designing a dairy poster with this theme.
2021 Tennessee 4-H State Citizenship and Leadership e-Portfolio Entries DUE MARCH 1
March 1 is quickly approaching. The 2021 Tennessee 4-H State Citizenship and Leadership e-portfolio entries are due. Remember, this is a later time than normal. Even though 4-H Congress is postponed until August 2021, we are going to go ahead and have the annual Leadership and Citizenship 4-H project contest.
Beef Cooking Demo
On Tuesday, February 9, 28 4-H members joined together virtually for a Southwest Cooking Demo. The demo was led by Arizona 4-H Assistant Agent, Liz Sparks, and four Arizona Healthy Living Ambassadors.
4-H College Scholarship Applications Due March 1
The online 4-H College Scholarship Program will be used again this year to submit scholarship applications. This program is very easy to use and each section has brief instructions to follow.
Happy Presidents’ Day
Many of you woke up this morning to snow and ice, and are now “stuck” at home. Others woke up late because they get the day off. For most people, I hope, they woke up today with a sense of pride….in being an American!
