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Lighthouse school shines at Leadership Day
More than 100 area business folks, educators, pastors, social service workers, legislators and media members participated in the fourth annual Leadership Day at Eugene Field on Friday, April 7, at the elementary school.
The student-led program featured speeches and performances showcasing why Eugene Field has the honor of being classified a
Lighthouse school under The Leader in Me program. There are currently 25 schools who have reached the prestigious milestone in Missouri and less than 300 worldwide.
"In my estimate, this is the best thing happening," commented Greg Gilberto, pastor of Northpoint Nazarene Church. "Scripture says, 'And a child shall lead them.' That's what's going on here. It inspires me."
Gilberto, husband of long-time Eugene Field third grade teacher Jackie, observed how the community leaders in attendance were witnessing the young people, grades 1-3, who will be driving Poplar Bluff in the future.
Another church partner in attendance, David Meyes - youth pastor of Westwood Baptist, was just learning about the program for the first time. He said he wanted to test out the seven habits on his young children at home. The initiative is based on Dr. Stephen Covey's best-seller, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People."
During the event, students discussed their leadership notebooks, which they use to track their own progress that they review with their parents during teacher conferences. Since the school began the program four years ago, behavioral referrals have decreased annually, and attendance and MAP scores have increased, according to Eugene Field Principal Jennifer Taylor.
The student service team reported that they have raised thousands of dollars for charities such as Relay for Life, John 3:16 Ministries and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, plus donated socks for homeless veterans.
The yearbook team talked about how the students design the school's yearbook in collaboration with the photography team, who could be spotted taking
pictures throughout the event. The broadcast team also discussed their morning announcement program, which can now be viewed on their new YouTube channel:
EFTV Leadership Productions.
Members of the lighthouse team reflected on their recent participation in the Missouri School Boards' Association's
legislative forum in Jefferson City during which students toured the Capitol and got to visit with local legislators, including House Speaker Todd Richardson and Sen. Doug Libla, who were in the audience.
Principals from the Jackson R-II School District also visited to explore implementation of The Leader in Me program at their respective elementary schools. North Elementary Principal Dr. Lance McClard said Jackson is engaged in the Positive Behavior Interventions Supports process, which is also where Eugene Field's journey toward school improvement began.
Before the Gleeders closed the show with a performance of "The Climb," this year's theme, Taylor honored broker Nathan Maurer of Poplar Bluff Realty for supporting Leadership Day for the past three years, contributing more than $9,000 toward the program.
Above: Third graders (from left) Kailen Skinner, Kenyon Johnson, Gracie Ruhl and Julia Scott perform "Leader on that Beat," the music video of which can be viewed
here.
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Elementary students lead High School Student Council members on a classroom tour. StuCo visits Eugene Field once a month to help assist the leadership teams.
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Garden Club donates tulip poplars
Fourth graders helped the Poplar Bluff Garden Club plant two tulip poplar trees on the Middle School campus Friday, April 7, in recognition of Arbor Day.
The city of Poplar Bluff received its name when the first settlers discovered tulip poplars covering a bluff that overlooked the Black River, according to historical records.
The Garden Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year.
Above: Retired horticulturist Bruce Beck shows students (right) Aiden Thresher and David Williams the root system of a tulip poplar tree.
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here to watch a brief history lesson of Arbor Day provided by the Poplar Bluff Garden Club.
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Students present about $48K to St. Jude
Top fundraising students presented a check to St. Jude in the amount of $47,748 on Friday, March 31, during a field trip they were awarded to the children's research hospital in Memphis.
The Poplar Bluff School District has raised a total of $967,924 for the hospital since the campus community first began participating in Math-A-Thon in 1989. If the students reach their all-time goal next school year, R-I will be the first district ever to donate more than $1 million, according to district coordinator Jenifer Richardson, Oak Grove principal.
During the visit, students-grades K through 8-learned about the work that St. Jude is doing to some day cure cancer by watching videos and participating in a historical scavenger hunt, while building chaperones and parents had a chance to tour the world-class facility.
Past O'Neal Principal Lorenzo Sandlin initially took up the cause as a service project for the elementary school nearly three decades ago. Within several years, the initiative went district-wide, and has continued to gain support from the business community.
Above: Students (in alphabetical order) are Madeline Allbritton, Truston Alexander, Brandt Bell, McKinzie Buenaga, Alyssa Cochran, Daine Dugas, Preston Ethridge, Rowan Gowen, Anna Lack, Naila Moreno, Kyleigh Moffitt, Eliana Persons, Colton Pigg, Charlie Raglin, Brooks Ray, Andon Ridenour, Dalton Rommel, Clayton Schalk, Bailey Smith, Lamonten Thomas, Clarissa Varner and Keaton Willcut; and building coordinators include Staci Barker, Angie Bowman, Sheila Boyles, Jennifer Nicolini, Jenifer Richardson, Ashley Robertson, Melanie Schalk and Jannette Walk.
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Math Club students compete at MCTM
Several students from the Junior High Math Club participated in the Missouri Council of Teachers of Mathematics competition on Saturday, March 25, in Oak Ridge.
A team led by Clarissa Varner, Haohui Zang, Alyssa Brown and Lauren Robertson placed fifth overall among eight schools throughout the region. Individually, Haohui came in fifth overall for seventh graders, and Lauren tied for ninth for eighth grade.
Above: (From left) Clarissa Varner, Alyssa Brown, Lauren Robertson, Kristen Laird, Jalonnie Johnson, Brent Worley and Haohui Zhang represent Poplar Bluff at the MCTM competition.
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Bonus: Gravy with Grandparents
Grandparents were treated to biscuits and gravy prepared by Chartwells during the second annual 'Gravy with Grandparents' event held last week at the Kindergarten Center in celebration of the letter 'G.'
Above: Kindergartener Zoey Allen (facing camera) enjoys a special breakfast with her grandparents, Peggy and Junior, on Tuesday, April 4.
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here to view more photos on the Kindergarten Facebook page.
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Spring break will run from Thursday through Monday, April 13-17. Class will resume for students on Tuesday, April 18. Happy Easter!
Foundation Golf Tourney
The Poplar Bluff Public School Foundation will host its 18th annual golf tournament at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5, at Ozark Ridge Golf Course. Lunch will be served at noon. All proceeds go to the non-profit organization, which funds student scholarships and innovative teacher projects. To enter a team in the four-person scramble, sponsor a hole or donate a prize, contact former superintendent Chris Hon by calling 573-718-0149. Hon has agreed to continue to organize the event to help raise money for the foundation.
ECH Screening
Screening for parents/guardians interested in enrolling their student(s) in the Early Childhood Center half-day program will take place on Thursday, May 25. Child(ren) must be 3 years old by July 31, 2017, and not older than 5. To make an appointment, contact secretary Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Please have child's social security number handy when calling.
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On Tuesday, April 4,
the DAR picked up its Teacher of the Year series with an article about Eugene Field's Jessica Thurston.
On Wednesday, April 5, the DAR reported the results of the school board election.
On Thursday, April 6, the DAR reported about TCC TOY Jody Cochran; plus recognized our Middle School essay and art winners in the recent MAFCE contest.
On Friday, April 7, KFVS12
reported about Leadership Day. Click
here to watch reporter Sherae Honeycutt's extended version/Facebook exclusive.
The DAR featured ECH TOY Lori Tibbs.
On Sunday, April 9, the DAR reported about Leadership Day; and featured educators in its weekly 'Let's Talk' segment.
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