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Greetings!
Welcome to the Monday, February 22nd 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:
West Plains Renews Dr. Czerwonka's Contract, Sets Last Day of School in May Click Here
The Huddle House in West Plains raised a total of $529 for WP Pre-School Click Here
West Plains Daily Quill:
"Love the Bus" Honors Local Bus Drivers Click Here
Lady Zizzers Dominate in Win Over Joplin Click Here
R-VII School Board Click Here
Catch the Latest Edition of Zizzer Talk with West Plains Elementary teacher Justin Bennett Click Here
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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 Pre-school during the weekend of February 5th to the 7th. The total amount raised was $529.00.
Congratulations West Plains Pre-school! |
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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 for 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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Track at WPMS |
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Track season is about to begin at WPMS! Seventh and eighth graders interested in participating should meet after school at the Field House by the high school track on March 15th. Practice will be 3:30 to 4:30 daily with Coaches Amy Jackson and Ted Wilkening. Students will need a current physical if they do not already have one on file from participating in sports this year.
The following is this year's 7th/8th grade track schedule:
3/30 Tuesday MTN VIEW 4:00
4/5 Monday WEST PLAINS OPEN 4:00
4/13 Tuesday WEST PLAINS RIBBON 3:30
4/20 Tuesday MTN GROVE 4:00
4/27 Tuesday AVA 4:00 |
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Junior Beta Club |
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Junior Beta Club, an honor society whose focus is community service and civic responsibility, is hosting a competition between students and staff at WPMS to see who will raise the most money for Haitian relief efforts. Students will collect money on Friday, February 26th, and Wednesday, March 3rd, in hopes of winning an extra recess period! Donations will be given to Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders. Mrs. Whisnant, sponsor of Beta, is also hosting a competition within her math classes. Any of her classes who raise $50 in donations will be rewarded with donuts. |
| WPHS ZNN News |
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 ZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn. |
| 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 anybody 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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Happenings At South Fork |
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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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Middle School Spring Dance |
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Mark your calendar! The Middle School Spring dance will be Friday, March 26th from 6:30 until 9:00pm. The cost is $5.00 and concessions will be sold. |
| EPA 6H Color Rule |
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 ColorVision of West Plains & South Central Career Center will be holding an informational clinic on EPA's 6H rule.
Place: SCCC Auto Collision Repair
Time: 6:00pm
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd
Speaker: Roger Hammett, Territory Manager PPG Industries |
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Relay for Life |
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WPHS is organizing this year's Relay for Life Team & is getting ready to start fundraising. One of this year's fundraisers will be an Email Pie/Cake/Baked Good Auction. Here is how it will work. Anyone who likes to bake can donate a baked good. Please let Janet Rackley know by Friday, February 26th at noon and she will put the items up for auction on an email that afternoon. The bidding will take place March 1st-4th. At the end of each day, the top bids will be emailed so you may out-bid that person the next day. Those of you who donate goodies will need to bring them to the upstairs office on Friday March 5th & those of you who have the top bids will need to pay for & pick up your goodies in the upstairs office by the end of the day on Friday, March 5th. If you like to bake, donate something. If you like to eat, bid on something. If you like to bake & eat, donate something & bid on something else. For more information contact jrackley@zizzers.org. |
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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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WPHS Zizzer Beta Club |
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The WPHS Zizzer Beta Club will be attending the Missouri State Beta Convention on March 12-13, 2010, in Branson, Missouri. Zizzer Beta members will be participating in academic, speech, and art competitions, and will meet and participate in activities with over 2,000 Beta members from across the state. This exciting annual event is a rewarding experience for our Zizzer Beta members. Our students will hear outstanding high school speakers and leaders in general sessions, participate in the state election of officers, and represent West Plains High School as an outstanding school that promotes character, achievement, leadership, and service. |
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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. |
| Zizzer Speech & Debate Hoodies Back By Popular Demand |
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 Help support the WPHS Zizzer Speech & Debate team and purchase a Zizzer Hoodie or T-Shirt. The Zizzer Speech and Debate Team raises the majority of the funds necessary to attend their tournaments. The last chance to purchase is Friday, February 26th. Order forms are available at the High School or call Wendy Czerwonka at 256-6150 for more information. |
| 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. 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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FFA Week Activities |
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 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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This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule |
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Today
Boys Basketball in District Tournament at Rogersville at 7:30 against Buffalo
Band to Jonesboro/Memphis
Tuesday
BETA Induction in the cafeteria at 7:00
Wednesday
Girls Basketball in District Tournament at Rogersville at 4:30 (Opponent TBD)
Boys Basketball in District Tournament at Rogersville against Bolivar (if we win 2/24)
Thursday
Anatomy class to St. Louis
Mock Trial District competition in Springfield
Skills USA Leadership Contest and Awards at Lebanon
Friday
Girls Basketball in District Tournament at Rogersville at 6:00 (if we win 2/26 - Opponent TBD)
Boys Basketball in District Tournament at Rogersville at 7:30 (if we win 2/24 and 2/26 - Opponent TBD)
Choral Festival at MO Baptist U. in St. Louis
Saturday
Speech and Debate Tournament in Ava
FFA Area 10 Volleyball/Basketball at Koshkonong
Other Dates to Remember
Wednesday, March 3 - Basketball Sectional play at Lebanon
Saturday, March 6 - Basketball Semi-Finals at JQH Arena in Springfield
No school March 8 - 12 for Spring Break |
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