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The South Central Career Center Business Technology Class Sports T-Shirts with the New SCCC Logo

(First row left to right, Andrea Caldwell, Charlotte Wright, Devyn Rutledge, Ashley Mattison, Lora Buckner, Tre'sa Watkins, Jane Kramer, Instructor, and Hunter Prewitt.

Second row left to right, Pam Little, Santana Ray, Toni Hice, Margie Vandiver, Michelle Farmer, Kelly Garrett, Dwanella Snethern.)

This year marks 40 years that South Central Career Center has been providing a quality education to high school and adult students in south central Missouri. The logo represents the belief that SCCC is "changing lives by building skills."

The Business Technology course is designed students who want to prepare for the world of work or for the transition to college. Students receive training in advanced computer applications with information processing. Competencies covered include filing, self-management, business management support, processing/managing information, career management, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and entrepreneurial awareness. This course is an opportunity for students to attend classes, work in a business office, and acquire business knowledge, skills and techniques, giving the students a solid foundation necessary to be successful in today's business environment.

The Business Technology/Supervised Business Experience program is a nine month program in session from August to May.

WPHS Drama Department Fundraiser Concert

Featuring Alter Ego

Alter Ego will be performing a fundraiser concert for the West Plains High School Drama Department, directed by Mr. Greg Carter, on Friday, October 8th 2010 at the Avenue Theatre.

The band will feature famous songs that range in genres from Classic Rock, Blues, Pop, and Funk.

Doors will open at 6:30pm and show time is at 7:00pm. Admission is $5.00. The event is open to all ages.

Please support the WPHS Drama Department and enjoy an evening of live music with Alter Ego!

2010 WPHS Homecoming Queen Crowned

Congratulations Tabitha Haney!

West Plains Elementary School Students Share Their Artwork With the World!

Move Over Famous Artists! West Plains Elementary School artists are taking over the spotlight! Kathy Grigsby and Deanna Watkins, the school's Art Teachers, has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com -- the world's largest online kid's art museum -- to display the students' artwork.

Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/WestPlains1. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits. West Plains Elementary School students join thousands of students from over 100 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia. This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education.

OMC, R-VII Recognized for Student Transition Program

SWAT assists special needs students with social, job skills

A collaborative program between West Plains R-VII School District and Ozarks Medical Center (OMC) that assists students with successful integration into the world of work and society has been named a model of success by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

The SWAT (Students Working at Transition) program is designed to provide on-the-job training for R-VII student with special needs. According to SWAT Teacher Joe Davis, students receive opportunities at OMC to job shadow employees, which increases their jobs skills, encourages them to accept responsibility and assists them with future vocational options. By naming the SWAT program a Model of Success in Transition, DESE recognized OMC for its outstanding vision, dedication and commitment to excellence in this transition program.

"When students are involved in the SWAT Program it allows for an easy transition into the world of work because of their exposure to a wide variety of job shadowing experiences and the increase in their level of maturity ," Davis said. "One reason for this increase in maturity is because students are not taught in typical classrooms and are exposed to working professionals on a regular basis. The SWAT Program is designed to afford opportunities to learn traditional jobs in nontraditional educational settings."

Al Gibbs, Director of Support Services at OMC, said the medical center is pleased to provide opportunities through the SWAT program.

"This is program is a great partnership between the school and OMC and the benefits it provides to students are outstanding," Gibbs said. "It is wonderful to see the growth and learning that takes place through this program. It is also a joy to see the positive influence this group of young people have on the OMC staff, patients and visitors."

The SWAT program began in 2006.

Seated, left to right, SWAT students Christine Lipper, Keasha Groover, Rachel Brown, Jessica Bair and Desi Rost. Second row, left to right, Teacher Sheila Sparks, students Devyn Rutledge , Ethan Yarbrough, Lexy Armstrong, Molly Collins, Director of Special Education Karen Sholes; and Teacher Joe Davis. Third row, from left, West Plains R-VII Superintendent Dr. Fred Czerwonka, Para-Professional Jim McFarland, OMC Director of Support Services Al Gibbs, students Gage Potts, Amber Richardson, Mark Barnard, Bobby Collins, Jonathan Romans, and Para-professional Bob Holmes. Back row, from left, students Alex Preller, Benny Thompson, Sheldon Stokes, Bobby Panky and Dillon Lillo.

Future Teachers of America Silent Auction

The Future Teachers of America (FTA) Chapter at West Plains High School has recently received donations in the form of gift certificates and goods. Members of FTA decided that the best way to raise money from these items would be a silent auction. These items are open for bid now and will close Thursday, October 7^th at 3:00 p.m. All proceeds will go to FTA's senior scholarship. The items available are listed below.

$15 manicure from Maggie Eagle Bear at Hair' Em Salon
$10 hair cut from Misty Dunbar at Hair' Em Salon
$10 hair cut from Jay Harris at Hair' Em Salon
$35 full set of Tammy Taylor nails from LA Nails
$25 manicure by Cheryl at Body Works plus Day Spy Salon
$30 pedicure by Ashley at Body Works plus Day Spy Salon
$25 hair cut by Danielle at Body Works plus Day Spy Salon
$25 gift certificate to Circle C Western Store
$10 gift certificate to The Book Nook
$20 Sorme Believable Finish, Wet/Dry Foundation in Suntone from Professional Hair Designers, P.H.D.
$20 Sorme Believable Finish, Wet/Dry Foundation in Suntone from Professional Hair Designers, P.H.D.

To place a bid email Tami DuBois at tdubois@zizzers.org

Themed Gift Baskets on Silent Auction at Middle School Fall Festival

The Middle School Math Team is sponsoring a silent auction of themed gift baskets during the Fall Festival at the FEMA Building on Friday, October 8th. The proceeds will go toward technology purchases such as a smart board.

Featured Gift Baskets on Auction:

Halloween, fall, Chocolate Lovers, John Deere, Baby Shower, Cooking, and much, much more!

Come see the creative baskets and make sure you make your bid on October 8th!

Zizzer Pride Necklaces and Key Chains On Sale

The WPHS Band announces that they are selling Zizzer necklaces and key chains. The tags are engraved and come with either a ribbon necklace or key chain. The Zizzer emblem comes either plain or with the Homecoming theme engraved on the back on a ribbon.

The key chains have the 2010 Homecoming theme, Zizzer emblem with a tradition since 1908, and Be a Zizzer...Pursue Excellence!

The cost is $5 and all proceeds go towards the Zizzer Pride Band Program.

Please email Allyson Byrd to place your order at abyrd@zizzers.org

Zizzer Soccer Team T-Shirts Are On Sale Now!

The Zizzer Soccer Team has T-Shirts available for $15. They are available at home games or by email at nschmitt@zizzers.org

South Fork Happenings

Friday, October 8th

Fall Festival 4:30 to 7:00pm

Thursday, October 14th

Pumpkin Patch K-6 8:30am

Friday, October 15th

Pumpkin Patch Preschool 10:00am

October 18th - October 22nd

Book Fair

October 21st

Parent Teacher Conferences - 4:30 to 7:00pm

October 22nd

No School - Parent Teacher Conferences

October 29th

Teacher In Service - Dismiss at 11:30

Speech & Debate T's & Sweatshirts On Sale Now!

ZIZZER SPEECH AND DEBATE FUNDRAISER

Get a Zizzer Hoodie, Zizzer Sweatshirt, Long Sleeve T-shirt, or Short Sleeve T-shirt and support Zizzer Speech and Debate!

To order, pick up an order form in the downstairs office or email wczerwonka@zizzers.org

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Pre-Order Your 2010-2011 Middle School Yearbook Online Now!

Payment plans are offered, credit cards are accepted, and personalization options are available. Basic yearbook price is $25.00. To order visit: www.jostensyearbooks.com

Middle School Happenings