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Foundation awards $7K for innovative projects
The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation awarded about $7,000 to finance two educational endeavors, each of which is designed to give students-from elementary age to adults-the 21st century skillset needed to be successful.
All 130 staff members of Eugene Field Elementary School and the 5th & 6th Grade Center will now receive consultation from FranklinCovey to move the facilities one step closer to becoming official Leader in Me schools, while the 27 Technical Career Center cosmetology students will learn how to perform more advanced facials and chemical peels.
The Foundation unanimously approved the select proposals because, board members variously affirmed during a recent special meeting, they believe in the dedication of the school officials over the projects, and that the one-time expenses will lead to self-sustainability.
"One of our purposes is to try to support innovative projects that benefit students that the district does not have room for within its budget," Foundation board member Emily Wolpers stated. "I particularly liked the FranklinCovey consultation because teachers have already begun to implement ['The Leader in Me'] on their own, and there's been a lot of enthusiasm prior to them approaching us, which really showed us they're behind it."
Foundation board member Dr. Mike Price agreed that the initiative is a worthwhile investment since educators have already "taken ownership" in the methodology, beginning in 2011. Price and Wolpers were also on the same page regarding the expansion of the cosmetology program since, they said, it will prepare TCC students for the real world.
"I like the idea because of the business aspect students are being exposed to," Price explained. "Jobs as beauticians at salons and spas, or barbershops, aren't just about cutting or coloring hair; you have to be able to sell some products. Once they have that seed money they will have to buy supplies and make a profit, much like running a business."
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$20K technology donation will equip a computer lab at Eugene Field
Poplar Bluff R-I recently received a $20,000 anonymous donation in technology, which seems to have become an annual tradition for the school district.
Earlier this school year, R-I Media Director Jim Thomas was contacted by a donor for the second year in a row, and afforded the opportunity to pick out brand-new equipment from a Hewlett-Packard catalogue.
"I cannot express enough thanks to this gentleman, and if I ever get the chance to meet him in person, I look forward to shaking his hand on behalf of our school system," Thomas said. Respecting the donor's wishes, the media director only revealed that the donor is an alumnus.
With the donation, Thomas was able to purchase 20 desktops, six laptops and 20 scientific calculators. About a dozen of the HPs are going to Eugene Field Elementary School to equip a third eMINTS laboratory, which stands for enhancing Missouri's instructional networked teaching strategies-a technology-rich collaborative environment through which students direct their own exploration.
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Lake Road scores in top 1 percent in national math competition
Lake Road Elementary School landed in sixth place out of 626 schools across the country in a recent online math competition.
A total of 90 Lake Road students-including the entire fourth grade as well as third graders who are members of the Boys and Girls Club of Poplar Bluff-competed in the Sumdog US National Contest during the last week of January, answering over 55,500 questions correctly. For the complete results, visit http://pbschools.us/X0vZyM.
Prior to going on to nationals, Lake Road attained second place out of nine schools in Sumdog's regional math contest. Fourth graders [above, from left] Harley Stimmel, Jordyn Shearrer, Hunter Stanley, Megan Love, Matthew Wiseley, William Dell and Selena Hancock each made the top 10. |
Culinary arts student win big in regional competition
During the regional SkillsUSA Culinary Arts Contest on Thursday, Feb. 7, at South Pemiscot school, Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center culinary arts students Chelsey King [left] and Ashley Hofer came in first and second place, respectively, in the culinary category and Josh McMinn brought home third place for baking. King and Hofer will go on to compete on the state level come April in Jefferson City.
The complete results of the state qualifying contests from all or our TCC programs will be released in the near future. |
Business leaders and educators team up to teach students the art of job interviewing
Human resource professionals from various local industries conducted mock interviews with volunteers on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center. The twist was that the interviewees answered all the questions the wrong way so students can learn what not to do in a job interview.
[Above, right] Steve Halter, president of the Greater Poplar Bluff Area Chamber of Commerce, portrays to welding students an interview-gone-wrong with mock interviewer Matt Looney, the manager of Walmart.
[Below] Retired legislator and educator, Gayle Kingery, purposefully answers all the interview questions asked by Wanda Wallace of the Missouri Career Center the wrong way before an unknowing audience of building trades students.
Click here to view the entire photo album, and be sure to 'like' your favorite shot.
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Bonus: Mule Pride
Props to the computer graphics and printing technology class at the Technical Career Center for drawing a collage of the mascots from the nine-school service area, including Poplar Bluff's fierce mule. |
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Living Museum
The public is invited to view our Famous Missourians Living Museum from 9:15-10:15 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the Oak Grove gymnasium, during which elementary students will be dressed up as famous Missourians.
Feb Board Meeting
The next school board meeting has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Administrative Building. The monthly meeting is open to the public.
Nation's Report Card
PBHS is among 2,000 schools across the United States chosen to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress test, the results of which will be released as The Nation's Report Card to help the president, Congress and all ofour educators make decisions to improve the education system. A random selection of 44 students will be required to take the 90-minute test on Wednesday, Feb. 20. Scores are anonymous and will not affect student grades or academic records in any way. Click here for more information.
Spelling Bee
Live on the air at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, Fox Radio Network will host a Spelling Bee Championship, featuring second and third grade finalists from each of our elementary schools.
Open House
An Open House for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 1460 Victoria Rd., constructed by Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center building trades students under the instruction of Mike Tubb, will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. Proceeds go back into the program. For more information, contact TCC Director Jean Winston at 573-785-2248.
Science Fair
Several qualifying PBJH students will compete in the 57th Annual SEMO Regional Science Fair on Tuesday, March 5, at Southeast Missouri State University's Show Me Center in Cape Girardeau.
Pancake Breakfast
SEMO Sluggers Traveling Softball team, 12 and under, will hold a pancake breakfast fundraiser from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 10, at Myrtle's Place at 109 N. Broadway. The cost is $6. Children three years old and under eat for free. Proceeds go to tournament fees and uniforms. For more information, call 573-429-1959.
Mule Prints
The premiere edition of our district magazine is coming this spring! |
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KFVS12 ran Tuesday, Feb. 5, a release on its website about the upcoming Show-Me Whatcha Got Talent Show (Note: They meant that the talent show is being hosted by Three Rivers College, not PBHS, although high school students are eligible to participate).
KFVS12 ran Wednesday, Feb. 6, a photo release on its website about the mock interviewing that took place at the TCC.
The DAR reported Thursday, Feb. 7, an article about the business community collaborating with educators to teach the dos and don'ts of job interviewing.
The DAR featured on Friday, Feb. 8, a photo spread from the annual Mr. Snowman male beauty pageant.
Kait8 ran Friday, Feb. 8, a photo release on its website about Lake Road Elementary students scoring in the top 1 percent in the nation in a math competition.
KFVS12 also ran the Lake Road photo release.
Kait8 ran Saturday, Feb. 9, a press release about our school Foundation awarding two mini-grants to fund innovative educational endeavors.
KFVS12 advanced the upcoming A.L.I.C.E. training slated to take place during this week's Collaboration Day at the Kay Porter Theater.
The DAR ran on Sunday, Feb. 10, a photo spread from the JROTC competition held over the weekend.
KFVS12 ran on its website a photo release of TCC students placing in the SkillsUSA culinary arts contest.
Kait8 posted on Monday, Feb. 11, a photo release about the major feat of our TCC culinary arts students.
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