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West Plains R-VII District Newsletter

May 10th, 2010

In This Issue

Headlines!

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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Headlines!
Click on the links below for news and information about West Plains R-VII Schools. Ozark Radio Network Teacher Appreciation Comes to a Close KHOM & The Point Zizzer Talk with Ed Martin Dr. Fred Czerwonka & Lana Snodgras

Art Shows!

South Fork Art Show is Tuesday, May 11^th. 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 18^th 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.

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
The 4^th 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 8^th 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

9^th grade orientation (this year's 8^th 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
The South Central Career Center Awards Night will be held on Monday, May 17^th 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 4^th & 5^th Grade trip to Wilson's Creek Battlefield May 21st 2^nd & 3^rd Grade trip to town (Park and Bowling) May 21st 6^th Grade field trip to Vanderhoff Conservation Area

WPHS ZNN News
ZNN 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 4^th 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

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: 4^th grade -12^th 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. http://got.im/cmw

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If you have any questions or comments, please contact lana.snodgras@zizzers.org Sincerely, Lana Snodgras, Communications and Community Relations Director West Plains R-VII Schools