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Foundation funds record amount of projects
The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation awarded over $4,000 in mini-grants for innovative classroom projects proposed by teachers representing four schools across campus, benefitting students from kindergarten to high school.
In order to draw more faculty interest this year, the Foundation Board of Directors announced earlier that they would specifically fund three $1,500 mini-grants during their bi-annual meeting on Monday, Nov. 14, in the Administrative Building. Since a few of the projects of the eight submitted came in under the limit, the Foundation opted to fund an extra one.
"The Foundation board was incredibly pleased to see an increase in participation from our teachers in seeking grants for their projects," stated Dr. Amber Richardson, Foundation chairwoman. "It was clear that all the applicants were thoughtful in identifying ways to creatively meet the learning needs of our students. It is our hope the projects approved will provide an excellent supplement to our students in a variety of academic areas and for a variety of age ranges."
Projects approved include GoPro cameras and a drone allowing Junior High science students to analyze experimentation frame by frame with zoom capabilities; backend funding toward a mobile 3-D projector for Middle School STEM students to experience intangibles such as blood traveling through a beating heart; an incubator for an embryology program at the Kindergarten Center; and formalin feline cadavers so High School anatomy and physiology students can perform comparative dissections.
The winning proposals selected by group tally were a combination of old fashioned hands on activities and those involving cutting edge technology, observed Foundation board treasurer Donna Gieselmann.
Since 2003, the Foundation has financed one-time classroom proposals not included in the district's operational budget that involve innovations, unusual field experiences, supportive curriculum resources and exceptional instructional strategies.
In addition to grants, the Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit established in 1999, administers a series of memorial scholarships to students. To learn about making a tax-deductible donation, contact the office of Foundation board secretary Scott Dill, R-I superintendent, by calling 573-785-7751.
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Eighth grader Jonathan Brower brings in his personal drone to Ashley Woolard's class last month during Rocket Day. Now the science teacher will have her own aerial equipment.
Click here to watch chicks hatching in an incubator Amanda Summers borrowed for a kindergarten lesson last school year. Kindergartners will now have the experience each year.
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Community Thanksgiving feeds well over 1K
A total of 1,150 free turkey dinners were served during the annual Community Thanksgiving hosted by Chartwells School Dining Services in partnership with the R-I district on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Poplar Bluff High School.
In addition, $645 was raised to purchase Christmas gifts for residents of the Haven House, plus a large tote of clothing was collected for students in need.
"The turnout was great, the support was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect and familial," said Hope Conover, PBHS Student Council advisor. "I loved being a part of this but the real stars are the lunch ladies and guys, and JROTC. They always do a superb job and represent our school so wonderfully."
StuCo helps organize the event each year, soliciting donations for a nonprofit of choice and offering face painting to young attendees. JROTC assisted with directing traffic, the PBHS Jazz Band and Choir provided entertainment, the Oak Grove leadership team welcomed guests and elementary art students created placemats.
Above: A well-dressed guest enjoys his mashed potatoes.
Below: Zander (left) and Chase Brooks, each of Lake Road Elementary, prepare to feast.
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Middle School student Trey Nevel won the Math Counts championship on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Poplar Bluff Municipal Library, answering 58 multiplication questions correctly in two minutes.
His fourth grade opponents were Dereck Burton, Elijah Hensley and Dehzire Townsend. The top students vied in a series of qualifiers over the course of three weeks, giving up their recess period, in order to make it to the finals.
Math Counts is an annual arithmetic competition sponsored by the Butler County Community Resource Council's Children & Youth Succeeding in School Committee with assistance from teaching education students from Three Rivers College.
Above: Committee Chairperson Kathern Harris goes over the rules with top math students (from left) Dereck Burton, Dehzire Townsend, Elijah Hensley and Trey Nevel.
Below: R-I Superintendent Scott Dill congratulates this year's Math Counts champion, Trey Nevel.
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Class Skypes with national political journalist
RealClearPolitics reporter and
CNN political commentator Rebecca Berg Skyped with Mitch Davis' AP U.S. government and politics class on Thursday, Nov. 17, at Poplar Bluff High School.
Berg reflected on the presidential race, fielding questions from seniors about the Electoral College,
third party candidates, political outsiders, cabinet appointments and speculated on the next four years under Pres. Elect Donald Trump.
With a Republican dominated Congress, Berg said there would not be the Democratic check on policy seen in recent years, however without a supermajority in the U.S. Senate, the GOP is not "filibuster proof." She said "winning is sort of a disinfectant for the opposition" and she expects to see reform within the Democratic Party in the ensuing years.
A former political science and journalism student at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Berg interned for the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch before her career path led to Washington, D.C. The PBHS class has been following the race since September, culminating with a watch party on Election Day at the Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commence.
Above: National political journalist Rebecca Berg provides inside insight on covering the recent presidential race with the AP U.S. government & politics class.
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Gobble Gobble
School is dismissed for students beginning Wednesday, Nov. 23, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 28.
Parent's Shopping Day
The PBHS Choir will host a Parent's Shopping Day fundraiser from 4 a.m.-4 p.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 25, at the Early Childhood Center, featuring entertainment and meals for students, preschool age through 12 years old. To make a reservation for the day care services, which are on a first come/first serve basis, email MPP teacher Traci Allen at
traciallen@pb.k12.mo.us
. Cost is $5 per hour for families who prepay during drop off, and $7 per hour for families who pay during pick up.
Board Filing
Filing for the Board of Education runs from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 13-Jan. 16, in the Administrative Building at 1110 N. Westwood Blvd. There are three three-year terms that will be open. For more information, contact board secretary Barb Green by calling 573-785-7751.
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On Tuesday, Nov. 15, KFVS12
reported about Poplar Bluff's first doctoral program, brought to the community by the district.
On Wednesday, Nov. 16,
the DAR reported about our Community Thanksgiving provided by Chartwells, as well as recognized the O'Neal and PBJHS Students of the Month.
On Thursday, Nov. 17, the SEMO Times
recognized the Middle School Honor Roll.
The DAR continued its recognition of the PBJHS Students of the Month, plus recognized our Graduation Center scholarship recipients.
On Friday, Nov. 18, the DAR honored the PBHS Students of the Month.
On Sunday, Nov. 20, the DAR reported about the Foundation's grant awards, the district's doctoral program in partnership with Lindenwood and about the inaugural basketball games at the High School (featuring a useful map); plus recognized the ECH for making a major canned food donation to St. Vincent De Paul and honored the O'Neal Students of the Month.
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