Charles City FFA brings furry friends to Central Preschool
FFA students brought some of their animals to show the kids of Central Preschool on Wednesday. Pictured are (back row) Stacy Larson, Trevor Carolan, Dusty Schmitt, Everett Schmitt, (front row) Delany Ruzika, Carson McCumber, Gunner Benson, Kellen Winters, Zach Chambers, James Johnson, Exiah Heffron, Aivah Cain, Maddie Moline, Emma Kostka, Curtis Kostka, Jules Funte, Tayen Reams, Corah Ackerson and Owen Ott.
By Travis Fischer, tkfischer@charlescitypress.com
The students at Central Preschool got a special visit from the FFA on Wednesday, April 5, as Delany Ruzicka, Zach Chambers, Trevor Carolan and Everett Schmitt brought over some furry friends.
The kids have been learning about community helpers, with this week being focused on veterinarians and animal farmers. With Central Preschool Co-Director Dusty Schmitt also being Everett’s mom, it was easy to arrange a visit from goats Dolly Parton and June Carter, along with Ruzicka’s calf.
“The calf, named Coffee, was a big hit,” said Schmitt. “They were shocked to find out that even the tongue of a black angus is black.”
Coming up next for the students in their Community Helper unit, they will be touring the local fire station and airport, along with meeting a dentist, police officer, superintendent and postal worker.
“We have such a wonderful community and so many people willing to come in and explain the professions,” said Schmitt. “It’s great for the students to get used to seeing new people while feeling safe in their familiar environment.”
Emma Kostka and James Johnson pet Coffee the Calf.Maddie Moline and Jules Funte feed a little goat at Central Preschool.Coffee the Calf got a lot of attention on Wednesday, getting brushed by Central Preschool students Maddie Moline, Curtis Kostka, Jules Funte, and Aivah Cain.Curtis Kostka and Chance Lumley learn how to feed a goat during a FFA visit to Central Preschool.Kellen Winters met June the Goat at Central Preschool on Wednesday.Maddie Moline, Owen Ott and Aivah Cain brush Coffee the Calf.Jules Funte feeds Dolly the Goat at Central Preschool during a visit from the FFA.Delaney Ruzicka, Zach Chambers, Trevor Carolan and Everett Schmitt brought Coffee the Calf and goats Dolly Parton and June Carter to Central Preschool on Wednesday, April 5 to show the animals to the students.Central Preschool students Aivah Cain, Owen Ott, Tayen Reams, Jules Funte and Maddie Moline make friends with Coffee the calf during a visit from the FFA on Wednesday, April 5. Press photo by Travis Fischer
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