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Welcome to The eMule! Every Monday, we will send you the latest news from the Poplar Bluff R-I School District to help start your week on the right hoof.
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PTO briefed on long-range plan
About 20 volunteers from the Parent Teacher Organization participated in a luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 14, in the Missouri Room, discussing the school's long-range plan. The presentation was led by Dennis Young [standing] of Ittner-the firm hired to administer a facilities master plan-as well as R-I Superintendent Chris Hon.
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Elementary math whizzes face-off
Kendric Jones [far right] of Eugene Field Elementary School won the annual Math Counts Championship on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Poplar Bluff Public Library, answering 43 multiplication problems correctly within a minute and a half.
Kendric's challengers were [from left] Jacob Joseph of O'Neal, Nicholas Brumitt of Oak Grove and Dustin Ramsey of Lake Road Elementary. Each of the fourth graders went through three weeks of qualifying rounds to make it to the finals, the winner of which was determined by a single problem.
Math Counts is an annual arithmetic competition sponsored by the Butler County Community Resource Council and administered by Three Rivers College teaching education students.
CRC board member Cathern Harris is also pictured.
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Assembly connects students with those who served
The annual Veterans Day Assembly at the 5th & 6th Grade Center is in good hands, it was apparent on Monday, Nov. 11.
During his introduction, it was noted that Charles Brown [pictured above]-who began as 5/6 principal this school year-retired from the United States Air Force as a master sergeant. He inherited the Veterans Day Assembly, which has been a tradition of the 5th & 6th Grade Center since 1997.
This year's program was particularly memorable for the young students, featuring a hero not far removed from the frontlines in Afghanistan, Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Gulley of the 101st Airborne Division. Honor Tour founder Rob Callahan, who also served 20 years in the Air Force, spoke about his 12th trip with World War II and Korean War veterans to see the memorials in Washington, D.C. earlier this month. The entire student body-under the direction of vocal music teacher Kristy Weaver-sang "A Grateful Nation."
Janet Abernathy, a retired school counselor, was recognized for starting the Veterans Day Assembly. Staff Sgt. Allen Kanell of the U.S. National Guard was credited with helping to coordinate the event each year. Luann Elledge, who now works as a guidance counselor at the Junior High, and sixth grader Cali Murphy [pictured below], were honored by Gulley for sending care packages overseas to U.S. Armed Forces.
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Superintendent takes part in Apple Summit
On Thursday, Nov. 7, in St. Louis, R-I Superintendent Chris Hon participated in the Apple Leadership and Learning panel discussion for educators in the Midwest researching or who have recently implemented 1:1 initiatives.
Poplar Bluff R-I's digital transformation began at the Junior High this year with the issuance of a MacBook Air laptops to every student.
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Students volunteer at Lions Club Chili Day
The Poplar Bluff High School Leo Club and members of the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps volunteered on Tuesday, Nov. 4, during the annual Lions Club Chili Day fundraiser at First United Methodist Church.
According to a post made on the official Poplar Bluff Lions Club Facebook page about the JROTC cadets: "They were some of the hardest working, respectful, and reliable young men and women with which I have had the pleasure to be around in a long time."
[Above]: JROTC Executive Office Angie Durbin, a senior. [Below]: Leo Club member Trevor Asher, a junior, and senior Kaycee Kimbrow, JROTC battalion commander.
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November Board Meeting
The regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Board of Education will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Administrative Building.
Chili Supper
A Chili Supper fundraiser for the Sho-Me Band will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in the 5th & 6th Grade Center. The meal includes a bowl of chili or a chilidog, peanut butter sandwich and drink. To go orders will be available if containers are provided. Tickets are $5 each. The event will also include a bake sale and 50/50 raffle.
Splash Out Cancer
Splash Out Cancer T-shirt orders are due by Monday, Nov. 25. Order forms are available via any member of the Poplar Bluff Swim Team. The cost is $10.
Each swim team from the SEMO Conference has taken on the challenge to see who can raise the most money to help pay for women's mammograms right here in Southeast Missouri. Last year, enough shirts were sold to pay for 13. The Lady Swimming Mules has won the contest every year it has taken place, only winning by a single T-shirt sold over Cape Central in 2012.
PTO Fundraiser
The Junior High PTO is holding a Mules clothing and bag fundraiser. Orders must be turned in by Wednesday, Dec. 4, to guarantee delivery before Christmas. For an order form, email PTO volunteer Megan Gehlbach megan@bapromotions.com.
Choir Christmas Concert
The Concert Choir at both Junior and Senior High as well as the PBHS Women's Choir will hold a concert beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Kay Porter Theater.
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On Monday, Nov. 11, KFVS12 aired a video of a soldier surprising his little sister with a visit during class at PBHS.
On Wednesday, Nov. 13, KFVS12 shot the Breakfast Show live from Poplar Bluff Schools, reporting about the long-range plan.
In addition, KFVS12 advanced Chartwells' community Thanksgiving dinner.
Lastly, KFVS12 recognized the school for winning an award for a press release.
The DAR also promoted the free Thanksgiving dinner.
Additionally, the DAR ran a photo spread from Transportation Day at the Kindergarten Center.
On Thursday, Nov. 14, KFVS12 recognized two of our PBHS students for being selected to perform with the All-State Choir.
KFVS12 additionally recognized our elementary robotics teams for their regional success.
KAIT8 also recognized our PR operation for its statewide honor.
The DAR ran a photo recognizing Godfather's owner Mike Cook for his most recent donation to the Poplar Bluff Athletics Department.
On Friday, Nov. 15, KFVS12 featured Oak Grove Elementary students performing the Pledge of Allegiance on the Breakfast Show.
The DAR ran a photo display from a Native American art lesson at the Kindergarten Center.
On Sunday, the DAR caught up with PBHS alumnus Tyler Hansbrough on how he's adjusting in Toronto with the Raptors.
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