Announcements

LUNCH TODAY:         ITALIAN DUNKER, POLISH DOG, HOT & SPICY CHICKEN PATTI

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Anna Sump!  Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the longest losing streak in the NFL. Today’s trivia question: What mammal is the fastest?
• 8th graders, don’t forget that Southwest’s OPEN HOUSE will be TOMORROW NIGHT, Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30 PM.  If you are planning to enroll in Southwest as a freshman, please try to attend.  See Mrs. Dowding in B-4 for more information.
• Students and staff:  Have a book you’d like to read but the library doesn’t have it? Come to the media center and write down what book you are interested in.  We’ll try to add it to the collection.

LUNCH TODAY:         ASIAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI, SAUSAGE PIZZA, TACO BURGER

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Natalie Rainer!  Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. Sean Connery and Roger Moore have portrayed James Bond, Agent 007, in seven movies each. Today’s trivia question: The longest losing streak in the NFL is 26 straight games set in 1976 and part of the 1977 season.  What team set that record?
• There will be be no snacks for 6^th graders for three days.
• 8th graders, If you are planning to attend North Star next year, you are invited to attend TONIGHT’S North Star OPEN HOUSE at 7 PM.  For those planning on attending South West next year, South West’s OPEN HOUSE is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16th at 6:30 PM.  See Mrs. Dowding in the Counseling office for more information.
• Students and staff:  Have a book you’d like to read but the library doesn’t have it? Come to the media center and write down what book you are interested in.  We’ll try to add it to the collection.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHICKEN POPCORN, LASAGNA, FISH & CHEESE PATTIE

STUDENT NEWS:

• No one got the correct answer to yesterday’s trivia question.  Since there are 8 pints in one gallon, there would be 16 pints in two gallons. Today’s trivia question: To date, there have been 8 different actors who have played James Bond, Agent 007, in movies.  Two of these actors have played Bond in seven movies.  Name one of the actors.
• 8th graders, North Star will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE on Monday, January 14th at 7pm.  If you are planning to enroll at North Star, please try to attend.  See Mrs. Dowding in the counseling office for more information.

LUNCH TODAY:  SOFT SHELL TACO, TURKEY BURGER, CHICKEN STRIPS

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Charlie Poore!  The Great Platte River Road Archway stretches across I-80 near Kearney, Nebraska. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. Today’s trivia question: How many pints are in two gallons?
• 1^st semester flew by…don’t let 2^nd semester end before you get your yearbook.  Tomorrow during lunch you can reserve your copy for $17.
• 8th graders, Lincoln High School will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE for students and families TONIGHT at 7pm.  All 8th Graders and their family members are invited to attend to learn about Lincoln High and get information about attending high school.  See Mrs. Dowding in the counseling office for more information.

LUNCH TODAY:  BEEF RAVIOLI, BBQ RIBLETT SANDWICH, OVEN ROASTED CHICKEN

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Nick Backencamp!  Former  Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Lyndon B. Johnson were both 6’4” tall. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. Today’s trivia question: What Nebraska monument stretches across I-80 near Kearney, Nebraska?
• 8th graders, Northeast High School is hosting an OPEN HOUSE TONIGHT at 6:30pm, and  Lincoln High School will be hosting their OPEN HOUSE tomorrow night at 7:00pm.  All 8th Graders and their family members are invited to get information about attending high school.  See Mrs. Dowding in the counseling office for more information.

LUNCH TODAY:  PEPPERONI PIZZA, COUNTRY BEEF PATTIE, MEATBALL SUB

STUDENT NEWS:

• Lefler trivia is back!  Today’s trivia question:  Two of our Presidents of the United States stood 6’4” and are tied for being the tallest Presidents of the U.S. Name one of them.
• Student Council’s first meeting of the semester will be today after school from 3:15-4:00.  Students interested in joining can come to Room B-35.  Student Council is opened to 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.  Please see Miss Pauley in Room B-34 if you have questions.
• Musical Cast:  Rehearsals will resume on today.  Check your schedule and be on time to your rehearsal.  Time is running short!  Your lines should be memorized!
• 8th graders, Northeast High School will be hosting an OPEN HOUSE, TOMORROW, Wednesday, January 9th at 6:30pm.  All 8th Graders and their family members are invited to attend to learn about Northeast High School and get information about attending high school.  See Mrs. Dowding in the counseling office for more information.

LUNCH TODAY:  HAMBURGER, TURKEY HOT DOG, CHICKEN ENCHILADA

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Kaylob Ash.  Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. Former President John F. Kennedy said the quote from yesterday. Today’s trivia:  What is the motto of the state of Nebraska?
• Tomorrow is the last day to contribute to your class for penny wars…See you at lunch!
• Musical Casts:  Rehearsal for tonight has been cancelled.
• Congratulations strings students for a great concert last night!
• There will be open gym at Lefler during Winter Break.  Check for times in the gym.  Open gym is for Lefler students only.
• There will be a free volleyball clinic at Lincoln High on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 7-8:30 p.m. with special guest Michaela Franklin, who is a volleyball coach at Marquette University and a former Lefler Lion.

LUNCH TODAY:  CHICKEN PATTIE SANDWICH, SLOPPY JOE, FISH TACO

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Will Gades.  Come to the office during lunch to collect REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement. Today’s trivia:  What U.S. President said:  “My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
• Congratulations to all the bands that performed last night.  Outstanding job from all!
• No practices today after school due to early dismissal at 1:38.
• Just four more days to bring in your pennies for Penny Wars!  Don’t forget to bring down your donation at lunch!
• Starting today, B-wing & C-wing doors will be locked at 7:55.  If you are not in the building by that time, you will need to enter through the front door (#1).
• There will be open gym at Lefler during Winter Break.  Check for times in the gym.  Open gym is for Lefler students only.
• There will be a free volleyball clinic at Lincoln High on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 7-8:30 p.m. with special guest Michaela Franklin, who is a volleyball coach at Marquette University and a former Lefler Lion.

LUNCH TODAY:  CORN PUPPIES, SAUSAGE PIZZA, TATER TOT CASSEROLE

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Ben Estes.  Come to the office during lunch to collect The Jacksonville Jaguars, the Houston Texans, the Cleveland Browns, and the Detroit Lions have never played in a Super Bowl. Today’s trivia:  What do the letters REM refer to regarding sleep?
• 8th grade boys’ basketball practice is today after school.
• There will be open gym at Lefler during Winter Break.  Check for times in the gym.  Open gym is for Lefler students only.
• There will be a free volleyball clinic at Lincoln High on Thursday, Dec. 20, from 7-8:30 p.m. with special guest Michaela Franklin, who is a volleyball coach at Marquette University and a former Lefler Lion.
• The class of 2019 was the winner of last week’s challenge to see who could bring in the most change to support the YMCA Strong Kids’ campaign.  Way to go class of 2019!

LUNCH TODAY:  CHICKEN FINGERS, HOT TURKEY HAM & CHEESE SANDWICH, TURKEY TETRAZZINI

STUDENT NEWS:

• Congratulations to today’s trivia winner Cassie Nash. Come to the office during lunch to collect your prize. J. K. Rowling is Joanne Kathleen Rowling. Today’s trivia:  There are four NFL teams that have never played in a Super Bowl.  Name one of the teams.
• 7th grade boys’ basketball practice is today after school.
• Penny Wars continue…which class will bring in the most money to help support the YMCA Strong Kids’ campaign?  Will it be the class of 2019, 2018, or 2017?