Welcome to The eMule! Every Monday while class is in session, we will send you the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to help start your week on the right hoof.
|
|
Long-range planners seek community input
The Poplar Bluff R-I School District is soliciting further input from the community in its long-range planning efforts.
For a two-week period beginning on Thursday, Oct. 24, phone calls will be made to 400 households, selected at random, representing a cross-section of the school system's service area.
The 10-15 minute survey, designed by Patron Insight of Kansas City in collaboration with school administrators, will attempt to gauge the public's support for various components of the facilities master plan, which the long-range planning and citizens' advisory committees have been working diligently to finalize by the end of the year.
In general, calls will be placed between 7-9 p.m. on weekdays, and noon-6 p.m. on weekends. The caller ID may show "Market Research Associates" or simply an 816 or 913 area code.
[Above]: Ken DeSieghardt, chief executive officer of Patron Insight, discusses the importance of surveying during a long-range planning meeting held this summer.
|
Students shoot off rockets in science class
Poplar Bluff Junior High School students launched rockets assembled in science class, under the instruction of Vic Clark-a two-time building Teacher of the Year-on Friday, Oct. 18, in Morrow Stadium.
The homemade compressed air launchers were made from a motorcycle battery, speaker wire, light switch and irrigation valve, according to the science teacher [below, center]. Constant variable was maintained for angle, pressure and location, while length was manipulated to find out whether the short or long rockets went further.
Science teacher Jodie Berry will analyze the data in class with the students and teacher Jenn Nicolini will assess the experiment.
|
National Boss Day (Duck Dynasty style)
Oak Grove students and staff surprised Jenifer Richardson, whose birthday was Friday, Oct. 18, by dressing up as Duck Dynasty characters for National Boss Day, signifying that they are "happy happy happy" to have her as their principal.
[Above]: As students line the hallway, Richardson is escorted by Oak Grove parents, Stephanie Brummitt and Ben Godwin, who are posing as Willie and Jase Robertson from the popular reality series.
[Below]: First graders JB Hicks and Katelyn Conover, dressed up as Willie and Korey Robertson of Duck Dynasty, are pictured with their teacher, Trendi Jones.
Click here to view the entire album, and be sure to hit 'share' to express your support for our bearded elementary students!
|
September Athletes of the Month named
The Poplar Bluff Mules Booster Club has named Poplar Bluff High School junior Bi Nguyen and Courtney Raulston, a senior, the Athletes of the Month for September. Nguyen was selected from the Mules football field and Raulston was chosen from the softball diamond.
Raulston is a softball and soccer player for the Lady Mules. She was an instrumental player in the success of the softball season that just ended. She batted over .330 in the No. 3 spot, contributing offensively with 10 RBIs. Raulston was a great role model to her teammates and will be missed after graduation.
Nguyen has rushed for 1,112 yards in the first seven games of the 2013 season, while averaging seven yards per carry. A school record is in the making. He is an academic achiever as well as a hardworking athlete. KFVS12 selected Nguyen as the 'Athlete of the Week' following the Union football game.
This program to recognize the accomplishments of student athletes was initiated by the Booster Club in March.
|
Balloon Release for Devonte
The Early Childhood Center held a balloon release on Thursday, Oct. 17, in memory of classmate Devonte Dye. Devonte's surviving mother, Amber Zoll, was in attendance.
|
|
Teachers raise awareness for autism
Staci Barker [left] of Oak Grove Elementary School and Joan Lack of the 5th & 6th Grade Center ran as Team H-Man in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 13, in honor of a student with autism that both teachers had in class.
The duo raised $3,000 for Autism Speaks, the world's leading autism science and advocacy organization. Lack and Barker trained together for five months prior and both completed the marathon in exactly four hours, 34 minutes and 13 seconds.
|
Pink-Out Day donation to UCAN sets record
Over $19,000 was raised for the United Cancer Assistance Network-$5,000 more than last year's record-during the fourth annual Pink-Out Day, Poplar Bluff R-I School District organizers announced on Thursday, Oct. 17.
The UCAN fundraiser, spearheaded by Poplar Bluff Junior High teacher Jenn Nicolini and Senior High teacher Hope Conover, has become a community-wide extravaganza through which businesses and Mules fans purchase pink T-shirts to wear to work and later during a football game.
[Above]: Poplar Bluff Mayor Ed DeGaris issues a proclamation to cheerleaders and student council on Friday, Sept. 27, for their Pink-Out Day efforts in support of cancer treatment assistance.
[Below]: R-I Media Technician Ron Sciacca expresses his Pink-Out Day spirit by dyeing his goatee pink, with help of Technical Career Center cosmetology students.
Click here to view the entire album, and be sure to 'like' your favorite photos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Letter Jackets
A Skeeter Kell Sporting Goods representative will be taking letter jacket orders during advisory from 10:24-11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in the PBHS gym lobby. If parents wish to come early, the rep will be available beginning at 10 a.m., and he will stay as late as needed.
Fall Festival
The Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center will hold its annual Fall Festival from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24. There will be games, hayrides, face painting, food and a silent auction. Kindergartners are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes.
Powder Puff
The annual Powder Puff game, hosted by PBHS Student Council, is slated to take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at Morrow Stadium.
Fall Break
Poplar Bluff Schools will dismiss on Friday, Oct. 25, and Monday, Oct. 28, for teacher collaboration. The regular class schedule will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Be safe.
Red Ribbon Week
The district will celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Tuesday, Oct. 29-Friday, Nov. 1, with this year's theme being: "We are happy-happy-happy to be drug free."
Area businesses are asked to join the nationally recognized anti-drug effort by making a monetary contribution, donating prizes for students, or by purchasing red ribbons to be worn by staff during the week. Some examples of prizes donated in the past have included pencils, Frisbees, koozies, thermos bottles, umbrellas and calculators. To become a sponsor, contact Health and Drug Free Coordinator Sheryl Talkington by calling 573-785-5566, ext. 125 or email stalking@pb.k12.mo.us.
Sho-Me Band Gun Raffle
Tickets to participate in the second annual Sho-Me Marching Band gun raffle fundraiser are available through Thursday, Oct. 31, and can be purchased for $5 from any band member or booster. The gun is a Savage Arms Hunter XP .243 caliber bolt-action rifle with a Bushnell scope. Godwin's 303 Package & Sporting Goods is sponsoring the drawing, which will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at the store's Hwy 53 location. (Must be 18 years old to claim prize).
For more information, call Band Booster Club President Shelly Batton at 573-776-4798.
Fall Blood Drive
StuCo will host its Fall Blood Drive for the public from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at E.T. Peters Gym in the high school. Donors must bring a photo ID.
Veterans Day Assembly
Veterans of all branches of the military, WWII vets going on the Honor Tour and other members of the community are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Assembly beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the 5th & 6th Grade Center. The JROTC will present the colors, there will be a major musical performance, plus a couple very special guest speakers. Please do not miss this!
Community Thanksgiving
The fourth annual free Thanksgiving meal for the community, hosted by Chartwells School Dining Services, will take place from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in the PBHS Student Center. The menu includes turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, green beans, a homemade dinner roll and dessert. To go orders will be available.
|
 |
|
On Tuesday, Oct. 15, the DAR reported an article about our gifted students testing out their ROVs at the Coliseum.
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, the DAR debuted Chris Hon's monthly column, 'Superintendent's Report,' on its op/ed page. Thanks for the opportunity!
The DAR also featured a photo display from eighth grade Mules Football.
KFVS12 ran a release on the Channel 12 website about the Good Habits Store at Lake Road.
On Thursday, Oct. 17, Fox Radio Network released a video featuring our cheerleaders and coaches discussing their fundraising efforts to compete in Gator Bowl. Thanks for your support, Fox Radio!
The DAR reported an article about the increasing student success at Lake Road.
The DAR also reported about all the possible playoff scenarios for Varsity Mules Football.
On Friday, Oct. 18, the DAR ran a photo display of the Sho-Me Marching Band in action.
The DAR also recognized our high school students for being named to the All-District Choir.
KFVS12 ran a photo release on its website of patrolmen visiting with students at the 5th & 6th Grade Center.
The SEMO Times ran a string of headlines from the school district, including reporting about the 10th annual Career Fair.
On Sunday, Oct. 20, the DAR's MAP testing series continued with Oak Grove.
The DAR also ran a photo release of R-I technology leaders hosting a state-wide seminar about our digital transformation.
Last but certainly not least, the DAR featured the Poplar Bluff R-I School District on the cover of its annual Progress edition. What an incredible honor!
|
Help us grow our list. Please forward this to a friend. |
|
|
|
|
