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Art project helps student 'stay connected' with her military father
When Poplar Bluff Junior High art teacher Mary Ivie introduces her packing tape sculpture segment each school year, students come up with all types of ideas for objects to replicate, from their own arm holding a football to an entire motorcycle.
This past semester, a seventh grader brought in something with such sentimental value that faculty members were compelled to contribute to the piece to make it extra special for the intended recipient.
Samantha Crossen decided to create a tribute for her father Scott, who is presently deployed overseas in Okinawa, Japan as a member of the U.S. Marines, by sculpting his dress blue uniform hat and boot.
"When I first saw the project, tears about came to my eyes. It took my heart, seeing that she brought in her father's boot," Junior High Principal Bob Case admitted. "It isn't just art - it's a way for the family to stay connected. This is a story about a daughter and a father, and this military life they lead."
To make the sculptures, students place five layers of packing tape sticky side up over the chosen object, five layers sticky side down, and then carefully carve off the solid mass. Ivie recently introduced the assignment to her Art I class, offering the first five students that brought in an object a chance to participate, since it is a more advanced technique.
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Poplar Bluff legislators discuss policy with area superintendents
State Sen. Doug Libla and Rep. Todd Richardson participated in the monthly meeting of regional superintendents Friday, Jan. 11, at Poplar Bluff Schools to seek input on hot button education issues that will encompass much of this legislative session, including foundation formula funding, teacher tenure and school safety.
Pictured [from left] are: Poplar Bluff Assistant Superintendent Rod Priest, East Carter Superintendent Richard Sullivan, Libla's adviser Herman Styles, Poplar Bluff Superintendent Chris Hon, Greenville Superintendent Dr. Andrew Rogers, Libla, Neelyville Superintendent Brad Hagood, Naylor Superintendent Sherry Burns, Ripley County Superintendent Ligie Waddell, Van Buren Superintendent Sonia Kuessner, Clearwater Superintendent Blane Keel and Twin Rivers Superintendent Mike Stevenson. While Richardson attended the meeting, he was not able to be present for the group photo. |
School officials gain insight from Joplin
R-I Assistant Superintendent of Business Rod Priest, the safety coordinator for Poplar Bluff Schools, along with Security Officer Wesley Lewis were among over 150 people who participated in the emergency preparedness summit Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Black River Coliseum. Co-sponsored by the Poplar Bluff Police Department and Butler County Emergency Management Agency, the summit featured speaker Joplin Police Chief Lane Roberts, who shared lessons learned from the F-5 tornado that devastated the Southwest Missouri city in May 2011. |
Kindergarten Center proactive about student safety
Missouri Homeland Security Coordinator Chris Pickering speaks during a security meeting Tuesday, Jan. 8, at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center, featuring about 40 parents, students, school officials, and first responders from the Poplar Bluff Police Department as well as Rural/Metro Ambulance. The meeting was spearheaded by Kindergarten Center Principal Carol Metz, to discuss with the community safety procedures put in place at the facility, as well as seek input for improvements. |
Instruments needed for popular music program
 The guitar and piano classes at Poplar Bluff High School have become so popular that additional electric keyboards and acoustic guitars are needed so more students can participate.
If anyone has one of the aforementioned instruments you would be willing to donate to the music program, please contact Brenda Allen, director of vocal music, at 573-785-6471 or email at ballen@pb.k12.mo.us. Thank you! |
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Stop the Violence
A community meeting entitled "Stop the Violence" will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14, in the PBHS cafeteria. Organized by Senior High Assistant Principal Sheldon Tyler and businessman Francisco Vega, Sr., the basis for the meeting is to identify what is needed in the community and what is currently being offered. Free barbeque will be served. To RSVP, email Tyler at styler@pb.k12.mo.us.
January Board Meeting
The next regularly scheduled Board of Education meeting is slated for 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Central Office.
Wrestling Tourney
Poplar Bluff will host the 2013 SEMO Conference Wrestling Tournament Friday and Saturday, Jan.18-19. Schools participating include Poplar Bluff, Cape Central, Dexter, Farmington, Jackson, New Madrid, North County, Notre Dame, Sikeston, St. Genevieve and Windsor.
Collabo Day
Friday, Jan. 18, marks the next Collaboration Day for Poplar Bluff faculty and staff, which means there will be no school for students. School will also be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
AAG Triva Night
The Academic Assistance Group will host its annual Trivia Night beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the 5th & 6th Grade Center. Teams of up to six people are presently being accepted. To register, call AAG President Dr. Larry Kimbrow at 573-776-3496 or email larry.kimbrow@gmail.com, or contact Poplar Bluff High School Guidance Counselor Tamara Day at 573-785-6471 or email tday@pb.k12.mo.us. There will be a taco buffet and drinks provided throughout the fundraising event.
An independent nonprofit organization, the AAG serves as a 'booster club' for all academic departments and functions at PBHS, providing funds via mini-grants to supplement instructional needs of teachers that are not included in their budgets.
Mr. Snowman
Organized by the PBHS Student Council, Mr. Snowman-a male beauty pageant-is slated to take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, in the Kay Porter Theater. Tickets go on sale the Monday prior to the annual event.
Mule Prints
The premiere edition of our district magazine is coming soon! |
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On Monday, Jan. 7, KFVS12 ran on its website a photo release of local celebrity Rebekah Northern performing at Lake Road Elementary.
KFVS12 also ran a press release about our District Report Card.
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the Southeast Missouri ran a short article about the Sho-Me Marching Band participating in the Missouri Inaugural Parade.
On Wednesday, Jan. 9, the DAR ran a photo release of the recent Jingle Jog that took place at Oak Grove Elementary.
On Thursday, Jan. 10, KFVS12 ran a photo release on its website about a security meeting held at the Kindergarten Center.
On Sunday, Jan. 13, the DAR published a front page article about the Sho-Me Marching Band reuniting to practice for the Inauguration.
On Monday, Jan, 14, KFVS12 also ran a press release on its site about the Sho-Me Band's high honor.
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