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West Plains R-VII District Newsletter 
May 10th, 2010
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Arts Shows!
Special Education Events
Annual Retirement & Service Reception
3 on 3 Basketball
Middle School Events
Zizzer Speech & Debate Awards Reception
WP Elementary 4th Grade Select Choir
Freshman Orientation
This Week's WPHS Zizzer Sports & Events Schedule
SCCC Awards Night
Kindergarten & Preschool Screening
Happenings At South Fork
WPHS ZNN News
West Plains Elementary Events
WPHS Volleyball
WPMS Zizzer Productions News
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ZizzerPride News is your source for the latest news and happenings in the West Plains R-VII School District. 
 
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Art Shows!

South Fork Art Show is Tuesday, May 11th.  Time is 4:15-5:30.  Please come and support the students in the hard work they have done in their Art class!

 

 

Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. Watkins will be hosting the West Plains Elementary Art Show Tuesday, May 18th 5:30 - 7:00.  Please come and see all the wonderful artwork!

 

 

Mrs. Grigsby and Mrs. Watkins have artwork from West Plains Elementary and South Fork on display at the DESE building for the month of May.  You can look at this artwork on DESE's website:  (http://www.dese.mo.)

 
West Plains R-VII Special Education Events

May 11th

The SWAT program will hold a BBQ to recognize OMC for their contribution to the school, students, parents, and community. 

 

May 19th 

Senior Breakfast for special education students.

 
Annual Retirement & Service Reception

The West Plains R-VII Annual Retirement & Service Reception  will be held in the High School Cafeteria Wednesday the 12th at 3:45. 

 

Retirees

 

Ruby S. Garner                         41 years

Vicki L. Lovelace                       32 years

Cynthia G. Rasor                       31 years

Nancy N. Davidson                   28 years

Kathy J Fox                              22 Years

Linda K. Hayes                          21 years

Virginia Armstrong                     20 years

Connie S. Wiggs                       19 years

Deborah A. Stauffer                  18 Years

Connie J. Pendergrass              14 years

Nancy J. Thomas                      14 years

Mary A. Hunter                          3 Years

 

 

Teacher of the Year Applicants

 

Jackie Ingalsbe                         South Fork

Angela Phipps                          Elementary School

Nancy Poppe                            Elementary School

Vickie Lawrence                        Middle School

Denny Melvin                            Middle School

Holly Owings                             Middle School

Erica Walker                             Middle School

Linda Collins                             SCCC

Rocky Long                              High School

Janet Rackley                           High School

Krista Tate                                High School

 

Presentation of Service Awards

 

Norma Baxter                35 years            Dalena Allen        10 years

Linda Taylor                  35 years            Crystal Collins      10 years

Janet Womack              35 years            Jessica Collins     10 years

Ronald Longnecker Jr.   30 years            Greg Dixon           10 years

William (David) Hall       25 years            Charlie Forester     10 years

Steven Roseman           25 years            Sharon Hayes       10 years

Karen Sholes                25 years            Scott Heidy           10 years

Kelly Gleghorn              20 years            Audie Johnson       10 years

Lavada Mann                20 years            Mafa Parrish          10 years

Joan Richardson           20 years            Jacqueline Shelton 10 years

Ruth Schaumburg          20 years           Tammy Snow    10 years          

Greg Simpkins              20 years            Nancy Spoor          10 years

Karen Vaughn               20 years            Tracey Whisnant   10 years

 

 
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held at West Plains High School on May 22nd at 8am.
Basketball 
Double Elimination
 
2 Divisions: 14 and under, 15 and over
3pt Contest and Dunk Competition
 
4 players per team
 
$60/team if registered before May 22nd
$80/day of tournament
 
To register:  Contact Coach Jeff Jennewein at 274-8499 or jjennewein@zizzers.org.
 
All proceeds benefit the Zizzer Boys Basketball program.
 
Middle School Events Schedule

May 14th

5th & 6th Grade Track Meet at the Zizzer Stadium 
 
May 19th
8th & 9th Grade to see the Springfield Cardinals
 
May 20th
Beta BBQ
5th Grade Orientation 6:30pm in the old gym
 
May 24th
8th grade Awards Assembly 9:00am in the FEMA Building.
The Middle School Promotion 7:00pm at the West Plains Civic Center.  
 
May 27th
5th - 7th grade Awards Assembly 9:00am in the FEMA Building.
 
Zizzer Speech & Debate Awards Reception

WPHS Zizzer Speech and Debate Awards Reception

May 18, 2010

Cafeteria

6:30 PM

WP Elementary 4th Grade Select Choir Program

American Flag

The 4th grade Select Choir will present "Let's Sing, America" on May 18th at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria.  The program is a short musical celebrating our dreams, our country's symbols and our freedom. 
Plans are set for Freshman Orientation on May 13th! 
All area 8th grade students are invited to the Freshman Orientation at the West Plains High School!
 
Freshman Orientation Agenda
  • 6:00-6:30pm- Presentation in the gymnasium
  • 6:30-7:30pm-Tour the high school & visit the extra-curricular fair in the cafeteria . 
 
This will be a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to meet the high school administrators, faculty, and support staff. It will also be an opportunity for you as students and parents to interact with other parents and students from the middle school and rural K-8 schools. 
 
This Week's WPHS Events & Sports Schedule

Monday

Baseball at Marshfield/Lebanon Tournament

Soccer at Springfield-Catholic

Girls Basketball Open Gym (5-7) - in HS Gym

Choir Set-up for Concert after Open Gym

 

Tuesday

Baseball at Marshfield/Lebanon Tournament

FFA Chapter Meeting at 3:30

Soccer at home against Parkview at 5:00

Senior Picture at 8:30 at the stadium

Spring Choir Concert

SWAT BBQ at BHC

Track - Pre-District at home

 

Wednesday

Student Council elections in the cafeteria before school

Retirement Reception at 3:45 in the cafeteria

 

Thursday

Student Council elections in the cafeteria before school

Soccer at Joplin at 4:30

9th grade orientation (this year's 8th grade students) 6:00 - 7:30

 

Friday

AP American History trip to Branson

Tennis District Competition

 

Saturday

Soccer District at Bolivar against Marshfield

FFA CDE to Silver Dollar City

District Track at Carl Junction

 

Other Dates to Remember

May 20 - Last day for Seniors

May 24 - Class Day (9:00)

May 25 - Graduation at 7:30 in the Civic Center

May 27 - Last day of school

 

SCCC Awards Night

Project Graduation
The South Central Career Center Awards Night will be held on Monday, May 17th at 6:00 pm in the WPHS Gymnasium.  The program will include secondary and adult students.

West Plains Elementary Preschool Screening

The West Plains Elementary Preschool screening date is May 14th from 8-4.
 

Please bring your child's social security number, proof of residence, shot records and birth certificate.

Happenings At South Fork

May 11th
South Fork Science Fair under the direction of Mrs. Camisha Hunter.
 

May 13th

SF 6th grade to visit WPMS
 

May 13th & 14th

Elementary Track Meet @ Zizzer Stadium
 

May 20th

4th & 5th Grade trip to Wilson's Creek Battlefield

 

May 21st

2nd & 3rd Grade trip to town (Park and Bowling)

 

May 21st

6th Grade field trip to Vanderhoff Conservation Area

 

WPHS ZNN News

ZNN NewsZNN News is now available online at www.zizzers.org/znn.

West Plains Elementary Events

May 10th
Art show will be on display
 
May 13th
Kindergarten - 3rd grade track meet
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Mansfield
 
May 14th 
Preschool Screening 
4th - 6th grade track meet
2nd grade is going to Springfield Zoo 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
 

May 17th
1st grade is going to Fantastic Caverns 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
 
May 18th
Art Show Reception 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
4th grade Choir program at 6:30 pm
 
May 19th
3rd grade to Blanchard Springs  8:30 am - 2:30 pm
 
May 21st
Missouri Day (4th grade)
3rd grade is going fishing from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
 
May 24th
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Mansfield

May 25th
Two 4th grade classes are going to Laura Ingalls Wilder in Mansfield 

May 26th
End of the year award assembly - 4th grade 8:30 am - 9:30 am, Kindergarten and 1st grade 1:35 pm, and 2nd and 3rd grade 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm
WPHS Volleyball
 
 
Volleyball Open Gym and Summer Camp Dates
 
Open Gym
Location: West Plains High School Gym
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Dates:
May 20 (Thurs.)
May 27 (Thurs.)
 
Licking Summer Camp
Location: Rolla, MO
Date: June 11-12 (Fri, Sat)
Teams: Varsity and JV
Cost: $280 per team plus hotel and food expenses (approximately $65 per athlete)
 
Willard Summer Camp
Location: Willard, MO
Date: July 12, 13, 14 (Mon, Tues, Wed)
Teams: Varsity only
Cost: $55 per athlete
 
Zizzer Volleyball Camp
Location: West Plains High School
Date: July 26-30 (Mon-Fri)
Age: 4th grade -12th grade
Cost: $25 per athlete
 
  • The volleyball program will be doing various fundraisers throughout the summer to hopefully be able to pay for a portion of these camps (excluding Zizzer Camp).  More information about these fundraisers will be shared later.
  • While open gyms and summer off-season practices are not required, it is very beneficial to attend as much as possible to allow players to practice skills before tryouts in the fall.  While in NO WAY will a player be punished for not attending, keep in mind that those who DO attend will be further along with basic volleyball technique and skill.
  • Please help get the word out of these dates to anyone interested in trying out for high school volleyball for the 2010-2011 school year.
  • Information regarding the volleyball summer schedule will be handed out May 20 and 27.
  • If there are any questions or concerns, feel free to call Coach Erin Lovelace at 256-6150.
 
 

WPMS Zizzer Productions News

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.

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Lana Snodgras, Communications and Community Relations Director
West Plains R-VII Schools