WOLF TRACKS

Students in their second, third, and fourth year at LTAC qualify to take Career and Technical Education End of Program assessments. If students pass, they earn postsecondary readiness and articulated credit at colleges and universities around Kentucky. Counselor Ms. Jenni Berk will share more information with students before we begin testing on Monday, March 17th. You can learn more about articulated credit agreements here.

Parents and guardians still have time to complete the Fayette County Public Schools annual survey! The survey should take no more than five minutes, so if parents/guardians have not yet completed this for LTAC, please consider doing so by Friday, March 7th. We very much value your feedback and will use it to improve our school! Please complete the survey: https://bit.ly/FCPSFS25.

LTAC will continue to operate on a normal schedule when testing, like the ACT, happens at the high schools and special programs. Busses between the sending high schools/special programs and LTAC also will run on normal schedules. If a student misses classes at LTAC due to testing, our teachers will support the student catching up in class.

Students have continued to earn eBucks through eOS by exhibiting PACK (positive, ambitious, courageous, and kind) behavior! Students may begin spending these eBucks when we launch our school rewards store on Friday, March 7th via a Google Form for ordering.

Counselor Ms. Jenni Berk continues to meet with students to process course requests for the 25-26 school year. Students also will learn about upcoming Career and Technical Education End of Program assessments, Work-Based Learning opportunities, and courses to take next school year, including dual credit courses.

Do you or someone you know need support with mental health and/or addiction recovery? The University of Kentucky maintains a website with resources for counseling, housing, and other basic needs.

Do you or someone you know serve as a grandparent raising a child? Check out this website with resources for support, including an upcoming free conference on Wednesday, March 19th.

Please remember to bring a charged Chromebook to school each day, especially during testing. See Library Media Specialist Mrs. Meredith Reed for technology support!

Contact Sponsor and Library Media Center Specialist Mrs. Meredith Reed with questions or to order a yearbook. You also can order a yearbook through Josten's. We have a limited number remaining!

Students will compete on Tuesday, March 18th at FFA Bluegrass Region Leadership Development Events, including speaking contests and parliamentary procedure. Also, students running for FFA Bluegrass Region and Kentucky officer positions will participate in interviews on Thursday, March 6th. Good luck to all participants! See the below pictures of students practicing and showcasing their skills to their families.

Save the date for the the Hispanic Honors Society Induction on Thursday, March 20th at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Media Center. Contact Sponsor and World Language Teacher Senora Laura De Vettori for more information.

At the last meeting, students planned events for Spring semester, including participating in Lexington Civics Day and a Walkout Watershed volunteer activity. Please plan to attend the next meeting on Monday, March 17th at 4:00 p.m. in 108. Contact Sponsor and Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Ally Thompson for more information.

Watch for information showcasing various cultures around the world and their positive impact on agriculture! See Sponsor and Agriculture Instructor Ms. Graciela Barajas for more information or to help with this showcase work!

Celebration Committee - Elaina Heil with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Latissa Higgins

• Stay tuned for information later this semester about our FFA Banquet!

Community Service Committee - Abbie Knox with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Toni Myers

• Students have planned to visit a local children's hospital to distribute toys. Stay tuned for information to participate!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Committee - Kai Baker with Agriculture Instructor Ms. Graciela Barajas

• See the Jr. MANRRS section for updates.

Family and Community Engagement Committee - Kenja Vargas with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Morgan Margita

• Please save the date of Thursday, May 1st for the Spring showcase featuring students' AgriScience Fair and SAE projects!

Fundraiser Committee - Eden Fluharty with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Brian Craig

• Students sold 70 more flats of strawberries this year compared to last year! Great work! We will have strawberries available for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12th and Thursday, March 13th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Leadership Development Committee - Addison Hillard with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Daniel Bustle and the FFA Officers

• See the FFA section for updates.

Social Committee - Harper Bone with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Kathleen Magsam

• Thank you to all those who attended our social event and FFA Alumni Chili Supper and Auction during FFA Week! See the below photos of students participating in FFA Week events.

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Committee - Giselle Green with Agriculture Instructor Mr. Doug Ashcraft

• Keep watching our social media sites for features on students' SAEs!

Sustainability Committee (Jr. Conservation Board) - Belle McKinlay with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Ally Thompson

• See the Jr. Conservation Board section for updates.

Wellness Committee - Melanie Planck with Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Fallon Jackson

• Students researched inspirational quotes supporting self-awareness and personal growth then displayed these around the main building. Students next will look for ways to encourage peers to explore mindfulness this Spring.

Students in the Agricultural Engineering Institute have finished tearing down their small engines, completed a unit on oxyacetylene, and conducted small repair projects in the lab. Next, students will learn weld positions in stick welding and begin reassembling small engines.

Students in Equine Science (Level 1) have learned about careers in the equine industry from a guest speaker, Karen Gustin. They also learned to assess a horse with the Henneke BCS chart, how to use a weight tape, and to shorten manes and how to care for tails. Next, they will learn about nutrition to read and understand labels, receiving a visit from Amy Parker of Macauley's Feed. And, they will learn more about hoof care, including the parts of the hoof and the work of a farrier.

Students in Agribusiness and Farm Management (Level 2) have learned about equine reproduction, including breeding and foaling. Next, they will learn about exercising a horse including lunging and putting on a western saddle.

Students in Agricultural Sales and Marketing (Level 3) finished their digital portfolios and will learn about marketing techniques by creating a promotional video. Next, they will learn about horse racing, including the influence black horsemen had on the sport.

This program will have an update from Agriculture Instructor Mr. Doug Ashcraft when he returns from leave due to a surgery.

Veterinary Science (Level 1) and Small Animal Technology (Level 2) will have updates when Agriculture Instructor Mrs. Latissa Higgins returns from maternity leave. Congratulations to Mrs. Higgins and family!

Students in Animal Technology (Level 3) mastered fecal flotation analysis for small animals and the McMaster technique for large animals, testing for endoparasites. Next, students will learn about ectoparasites, skin scrapings, and hematology. See the below photos.

Students in the Environmental Science and Natural Resources Institute have practiced for upcoming FFA Career Development Events. They also have learned about air quality based on industry, agriculture, and point and non-point source pollution. Students have evaluated white tail deer and worked to prepare aquaculture systems for harvesting basil for a pesto party.

Students in the Plant Science Institute work on planning a cut flower garden, planting in the greenhouse, and diagnosing plant diseases.

Stay tuned for our flower and plant sale in mid-April!

In AgriScience, students have started their projects and experiments. Students should keep records of their data using their AgriScience Lab Books. Students must submit AgriScience Fair experiments by Monday, April 14th!

In Agriculture Employability Skills, students have learned about social media platforms, determining appropriate audiences and how to best reach these audiences via these platforms.

In Principles of Agricultural Science and Technology, students have learned about the Agricultural Engineering Institute, including tool use and electrical measurements. Next, students will learn about the Animal Science Institutes, including livestock terminology, digestive tracts, and livestock facilities.

Students have completed their unit on communication, learning how to navigate conflicts in relationships. Next, students will learn about reproductive health, emphasizing abstinence while providing information about consent, contraception, and the risks associated with sexual activity. Questions? Contact Health and Physical Education Teacher Ms. Katie Beeler.

These courses will have an update from World Language Teacher Senora Laura De Vettori when she returns from leave due to assisting an ill family member.

Students in Advanced Humanities and Visual and Performing Arts will submit projects on their favorite musicians on Friday, March 7th. Students in Advanced Government continue to learn about the executive branch. Students in Advanced United States History learned about World War II from the home front and had an exam this week, and students in Advanced World History learned about World War I, writing an essay about its impact and had an exam this week.

All 11th graders interested in participating in Work-Based Learning next year have met with Work-Based Learning Coordinator Mrs. Nicki Jones and Counselor Ms. Jenni Berk. Students should sign-up for the Remind group to receive reminders related to the Work-Based Learning application, etc. Students also should create or revise their resumes and share with Mrs. Jones for feedback and recommendations for improvements. See the feature at right on a current intern, Nancy Garcia Sanchez.

Interns at The Kentucky Castle finished planning their garden expansion project then started seeds, moved seedlings, and prepared for Spring planting. The students also prepped the high tunnel for planting and repaired raised beds. Next, students will volunteer at the Fayette County Farm Bureau Farm Machinery Auction and the Kentucky Horse Park.

• Email the Attendance Specialist.
• Email the Counselor.
• Email the Library Media Specialist.

Mission: To grow ALL students into leaders who serve and advocate for the future of agriculture.

Vision: Together students discover their passion and unlock their potential through Leadership, Teamwork, Agriculture, and Community.

Run with the PACK:

be Positive, Ambitious, Courageous, and Kind!

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