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Greetings!
Welcome to the Thrusday, February 18th edition of ZizzerPride News. Your source for the latest news and happenings in the West Plains R-VII School District.
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Click on the links below for news and information about West Plains R-VII.
Ozark Radio Network:
Special Needs Students Going to St. Louis Zoo for "Wild Night" Click Here
Genesis Church Donates to WP Elementary Click Here
Lady Zizzers Get 20th Win of the Season Click Here
Banners, Phone Calls, Brochures part of Putting Kids First Campaign Click Here
KHOM:
R-VII Teacher of the Year Nominations Sought Click Here
Catch the Latest Edition of Zizzer Talk with West Plains Elementary teacher Justin Bennett Click Here
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| News from South Fork |
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 Mrs. Hunter's class recently worked on a project for a soldier stationed overseas. The fifth and sixth graders from South Fork created cards and letters, and donated several items. The items were sent to Tech Sergeant Daniel Weinfurter, who is a member of the United States Air Force. Mr. Weinfurter is serving on his fourth deployment, and is stationed in Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. After receiving the care package, Mr. Weinfurter wrote the students a letter and said, "This is my fourth deployment since I have been in the military and this is the first time anyboday has sent something so cool!"
Great Job South Fork 5th and 6th graders!! |
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9th Grade Four Year Plans and Schedule Requests for 2010-2011 Are now avialable |
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For 10th grade course selection and important information pertaining to 2010-2011 school registration visit: www.zizzers.org/highschoolcounselor and click on course selections. |
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 ZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn. |
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WP Elementary Participates in Jump Rope For Heart |
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West Plains Elementary participates annually in the Jump Rope for Heart and this year the elementary will be hosting the event all through the month of February and part of March during P.E. class time. The program raises money for the American Heart Association.
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The goal is to raise $250.00. This averages out to about $12-$15 per student. Check the wall in the cafeteria for class progress. Classes that reach or exceed the goal will receive an extra P.E. class period (that means free time the class!!). So please encourage these students in its endeavor.
The theme this year is: 'It Takes Heart to be a Hero'. If the school goal is met, Principal Brad Owings has agreed to dress as a 'Super Hero' for a day. (He leaped at the chance to dress like a super hero, rather than wearing a red dress!)
For more info visit: www.americanheart.org/jump |
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Happenings At South Fork |
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February 19, 2010 - South Fork Elementary Progress Reports will be sent home
February 23, 2010 - "Mother Goose Night" sponsored in part by West Plains Bank and Trust for grades PK - 2 and their families. This event will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Pizza and drinks will be served.
February 26, 2010 - Spring Pictures
March 8 - 12, 2010 - Spring Break - No school
March 26, 2010 - End of the 3rd Quarter
April 2, 2010 - Good Friday - No School
April 27, 2010 - PK & K screening for the 2010-2011 school year
May 13 & 14, 2010 - Elementary Track Meet @ Zizzer Stadium |
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West Plains R-VII to Award Two Scholarships |
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On April 15th the R-7 Transportation Department will award two $250 scholarships this year for students pursuing a 2-year, 4-year or technical degree. Applications are available in the WPHS Counseling Office. |
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Dear Mr. Tech |
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Soon to be featured in ZizzerPride News is a Dear Mr. Tech Column by Audie Johnson and his students. If you have an automotive repair question you don't know the answer to, let Mr. Johnson and his class research the question and send you back an answer.
Mr Tech gives students and faculty a chance to ask questions regarding their automobile. Questions that may cost them hundreds of dollars if not dealt with correctly. Mr Tech can possibly answer such questions as "Do I need to change the filter in my transmission?" or "What is that squeaking noise I hear in the front of my car?"
Please email your questions to ajohnson@zizzers.org |
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Wild Night at the Zoo! |
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Students from the West Plains High School Special Services class will be on their way to a night of adventure at the St. Louis Zoo April 15th - 16th. This experience allows a select group of special education teachers and their students to have the entire zoo to themselves, providing an exciting combination of adventure and learning.
A typical schedule for a Wild Night at the Zoo includes a theme driven live animal class, an interpretative game, a video, pizza snack, night hike around the zoo, an overnight stay under the stars or in the Exploration Building Outpost, breakfast, morning hike and a souvenir for each student.
"Some of our special needs students have never been beyond the city limits of West Plains or to a restaurant, or even to a zoo. This really is a once in a lifetime opportunity for some of them", says Haley Bray, West Plains High School Special Services teacher.
The total cost of the trip is $2500.00, which pays for the transportation, all meals, snacks, zoo fees and more. The trip is no cost to parents and is fully funded by private donations.
If you would like to help send a child on the zoo adventure you can sponsor a child for just $100.00. Tax-deductible donations will also be appreciated. For more information contact Haley Bray at 256-6150. |
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WPMS Spring Photos |
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Spring photos will be taken on Friday, February 26th in the middle school gym. |
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Two Students Accepted into Missouri Fine Arts Academy |
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Please take the time to recognize two students who were accepted to Missouri Fine Arts Academy. This year the academy had spots for only 150 Missouri high school students. Timolyn Hardy was accepted to participate in the vocal music program, and Elizabeth Skelly was accepted into the dance program. The Missouri Fine Arts Academy provides a unique program of artistic, extracurricular, and social opportunities to Missouri's talented high school students, and has done so since 1996. The purpose of the Academy is three fold:
1. To help artistically gifted students achieve their full potential and motivate them to use their abilities in attaining higher goals.
2. To encourage local schools to establish and/or improve programs for artistically gifted youth.
3. To provide leadership in curriculum development, teacher training and the development of special materials and teaching strategies that employ interdisciplinary arts instruction to improve education within artistic disciplines and the wider curriculum.
This is a prestigious honor, please congratulate the students when you see them. |
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FFA Week Activities |
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February 21
Trap Practice at Rover
February 23
Agriculture Career Day
February 24
Food for America -Jacket Day
February 25
Teacher Appreciation Day
February 26
Barnyard (Ag Shop)-FFA T-shirt Day
February 27
Area Recreational Activity 9:00
March 1
FFA Day at Colton's |
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Zizzer Speech & Debate Update |
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The Zizzer Speech and Debate Team travels to Ozark on Saturday, Feb. 20th and to Ava on Saturday, Feb. 27 to finish their regular tournament season. The team will travel to Missouri State High School District Speech and Debate Tournament on March 5 and 6 in Camdenton. This qualifies students to the Missouri State Tournament. Only one Zizzer can compete in each of the individual events and 2 in the debate events.
Calling for judges: If you are interested in judging or helping as a judge, the district tournament will pay your mileage and is in need of judges. Please consider it.
The National Forensics League District Tournament is March 11 and 12 at Missouri State University in Springfield. Judges are needed at this tournament, likewise, and judges will be paid $7 a round. If you are interested in judging either event, please submit a completed judges from to wczerwonka@zizzers.org.
The Zizzer Mock Trial Teams spent the day with Judge David Evans and Judge Truman Wiles on Monday, February 15, 2010 working on this year's case. The team spent the day in the courthouse learning about the law, courtroom etiquette and the inner workings of a case from the perspective of an attorney and the witness. Attorney-Coach, Michele Nigliazzo and Teacher-Coach, Wendy Czerwonka were both present with students with guest juror Gloria Bales and Prosecuting Attorney, Rizwan Ahad, who regularly supports the West Plains Zizzer Mock Trial Team in their endeavors to excel. The Zizzer Mock Trial Team will compete in the Regional Competition to be held in Springfield, Thursday, February 25, 2010.
On behalf of the Zizzer Speech & Debate, thanks to all who attended the Zizzer Speech and Debate Chili Supper.
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| Skills USA Upcoming Events |
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February 25th - District Leadership Contest & Awards at Lebanon's Cowen Center.
March 25-27 - State Leadership Conference and Contest at Linn Tech Community College. |
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WPHS Civics Classes |
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WPHS civics classes will be taking a trip to visit the State Capitol and other sites in Jefferson City on March 31st, 2010. We hope that parents will encourage their child to participate in this activity and help them remain eligible for the trip. Visiting our State's Capitol is a great opportunity for our students to witness government in action firsthand. |
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Need Money for College? |
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Get free help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid during the FAFSA Frenzy on Saturday March 6th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at MSU-WP. |
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Teacher of the Year Nominations |
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It is time to place your nominations for the West Plains School District Teacher of the Year. Anyone (parents, teachers, students, community members) can make a nomination. Nominations close February 24th.
The nominating form is on the district's website at www.zizzers.org. |
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WPMS Zizzer Productions News |
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WPMS Zizzer Productions News is now on-line at SchoolTube (http://www.schooltube.com keyword Zizzers or West Plains). For the latest update click on the the link below.
http://got.im/cmw |
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Upcoming WPHS Events & Sports Schedule |
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Friday
Saturday
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Choir - Broadway Review at Avenue Theater
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JV Girls Basketball Tournament at home (Time TBA)
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Ozark Speech and Debate Tournament
Sunday
Future Dates to Remember
Sunday - Saturday (2/21 - 2/28)
Monday (2/22)
Wednesday (2/24)
Friday (2/26)
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| West Plains Regional Honor Band |
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The West Plains Regional Honor Band made up of WPMS, Fairview, Glenwood, Howell Valley, and Richards band students performed two concerts this past Wednesday. They rehearsed at Fairview school in the morning then performed concerts at both Fairview and WPMS. We are so very proud of their performance and Zizzer spirit through out the day. |
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Inclement Weather |
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Inclement weather is here! Do you need to update or add your phone number to ensure you receive the phone call when school is canceled?
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Information will also be posted on the district website, Facebook, Twitter, and in the Zizzer Pride News in the event school is cancelled.
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| Huddle House Raises $529.00 for WP Preschool |
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 The Huddle House recently raised $529.00 for a fundraiser to benefit the West Plains Preschool during the weekend of February 5th to the 7th. The total amount raised was $529.00.
Congratulations West Plains Preschool! | |
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