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Welcome back to The eMule! Here is a snapshot of our summer in anticipation of the 2018/19 school year at Poplar Bluff. We look forward to the return of our students on Thursday, Aug. 16!
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A total of 48 certified staff members hired to fill district-wide vacancies were paired up with veteran mentor teachers last week at the conclusion of a two-day orientation.
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here to meet our incoming faculty members, and be sure to leave them a welcoming message!
Above: New certified staff receive Capturing Kids' Hearts training from Joy Sparks, Flippen Group leadership development strategist, on Monday, July 23, at Fellowship General Baptist Church.
Below: Surrounded by building-level and district administrators, Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Dr. Amy Jackson introduces new faculty on Tuesday, Aug. 7, in the Board Room.
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iThink Academy expands regionally
iThink Academy was opened up to surrounding schools for the first time this summer, attracting educators from several districts across Southeast Missouri.
About 80 teachers participated in the voluntary two-day workshop held Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 1-2, at the Poplar Bluff Middle School.
Topics of the 25 breakout sessions, led by building level ambassadors to the district instructional coaches, ranged from formative assessment tools to utilizing green screens.
This year Central Methodist University partnered with R-I to offer a graduate credit at a deeply discounted rate for attendees working to advance on the salary schedule through the professional development.
Above: New instructors join veteran teachers in registering to participate in the annual iThink Summer Academy.
Below: Michele Carmode, Middle School librarian, leads a session about Gmail, the district's email system.
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TCC students compete nationally at SkillsUSA
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center students proved this summer that they are competitive in their respective trades not only in
Missouri, but on a national scale.
Eight top students vied in the National SkillsUSA Championship from Monday to Friday, June 25-29, in Louisville, Ky., placing as high as in the top five of the country. In addition, outgoing senior Luke Cook earned a $1,000 scholarship
from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, based on an essay.
Hailey Garrett placed fifth in cosmetology; Nickalas Richards placed seventh in barbering, Jeramiah Gracia placed 14th in T-shirt design; Cook, Lane and Levi White, and Nick Loyd placed 20th in team works; and Lara Pierce placed 26th in esthetics, with Joselin Clark serving as her model. Building trades instructor Jody Cochran, SkillsUSA advisor, chaperoned the students during the Leadership and Skills Conference.
Above: Technical career education advocate Mike Rowe of "Dirty Jobs" fame presents TCC student Luke Cook a scholarship from his foundation. Also pictured is TCC building trades instructor Jody Cochran (right).
Below: (From left) Nick Loyd, Joselin Clark, Lara Pierce, Luke Cook, Lane and Levi White, Nickalas Richards, Jeramiah Gracia and Jody Cochran are pictured during the National Leadership and Skills Conference. Not present for the photo is Hailey Garrett.
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PBHS competitive at ACE Quiz Bowl Camp
Three PBHS Scholar Bowl members reportedly made it to the upper echelons of an intense camp competition in July at Eureka College near Peoria, Ill.
Ross Dare participated on a team that won one of the final showdown tournaments while Natalie Clark took home two medals, one for winning her room's individual tournament, and the other for being the only camper of over 100 to not miss a single question out of all the quizzes taken. "This is almost never accomplished at any of the six ACE summer camp locations," said Academic Team coach Gail Karlish, science department chairwoman.
Hannah Tuttle made it to the top level of the literature competition, but unfortunately was unable to participate in the final tournament due to falling ill on the last day of camp, Karlish noted. "Ross, Hannah and Natalie are now looking forward to helping their PBHS Scholar Bowl team have a winning 2018/19 varsity and JV season," she exclaimed.
Above: (From left) Ross Dare, Natalie Clark and Hannah Tuttle attend ACE Quiz Bowl Camp with funds earned by the team.
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Topographical maps brought to life
The R-I Instructional Technology Department fabricated an interactive 3-D topographical map as a summer project to help further engage students this year as they learn earth science concepts.
The augmented reality software was made available for free by UC Davis developers, who secured a grant through the National Science Foundation to teach about freshwater lake ecosystems. The IT Department first became aware of the AR Sandbox during a MOREnet conference.
Poplar Bluff Superintendent Dr. Scott Dill commended the staff for going above and beyond to enhance the learning experience for students even though their primary responsibility is to "keep the hardware going" in classrooms.
"To me, this is what true instructional technology is all about," said Chief Technology Officer Aaron Badgley, who constructed the box while Computer Technician Holden Jennings helped program the Xbox sensor. The mobile contraption holds 250 pounds of highly reflective sand that does not produce fine particle dust.
Middle School teacher Tana Bringer plans to kick off her STEM curriculum this month with the AR Sandbox, and then the hands-on exhibit will be available for faculty throughout the district to incorporate into lessons.
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here to watch our video explanation!
Above: Summer school students have the honor of testing out the AR Sandbox for the first time in June.
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Bonus: Crossmen visit Mule Country
The Crossmen World Class Drum Corps, among of the top 10 best marching bands in the world for the past 15+ years, spent a full day this summer rehearsing at Mules Stadium.
The San Antonia-based drum corps arrived at PBHS on Thursday, June 21, with four charter busses of 150 performers and 40 staff members, plus three semi-trucks full of equipment as well as several support vehicles.
"Our band kids really enjoyed watching them perform last night which is the main reason I agreed to have them come,"
recapped Sho-Me Band Director Stephen Winters, who made the arrangements. "We could not have hosted them if our facilities weren't as great as they are."
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MS Orientation
Middle School orientation for grade four will be held from 5-6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14.
ECH Parent Orientation
Early Childhood parent orientation will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14.
JH Open House
PBJHS open house for eighth grade will be held from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14.
EF Open House
Eugene Field open house will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.
LR Open House
Lake Road open house will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.
OG Open House
Oak Grove open house will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.
ON Open House
O'Neal open house will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15.
PB First Day
The first day of the 2018/19 school year for Poplar Bluff Schools is Thursday, Aug. 16.
ECH Screenings
Early Childhood screenings will take place from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 17. To make an appointment, call 573-785-6803.
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On Tuesday, May 29,
the DAR reported about the EdExpo at PBJHS.
On Thursday, May 31, KFVS12
reported about our PBHS commencement
ceremony
.
The ShowMe Times reported about Ryan Glick of the Class of 2018 receiving the Foundation
scholarship; classmate Sam Traxel earning the Kyle Dicken
scholarship; and our Missouri
Good Sports.
On Thursday, June 7, KFVS12 reported about our
Athletes of the Month.
On June 10, the ShowMe Times reported about Adeesh Mishra of the Class of 2018 earning the Dr. Laseter and Wolpers
scholarships; and the 38-year graduation
record of PBHS.
The DAR also reported about our Dicken scholarship recipient.
On Thursday, June 14, the DAR reported about the veterans' assembly hosted by the I'm A Citizen, Too class.
On Wednesday, June 20, the DAR reported about the outgoing reception held for Speaker Todd Richardson by the I'm A Citizen, Too class.
The ShowMe Times reported about Student
PD Day at PBHS.
On Thursday, June 21, Life Radio featured Jessica Thurston of the Kindergarten Center and Assistant Principal Josh Teeter of PBJHS on "Brittany on the Bluff."
On Sunday, June 24, the DAR reported about the soapbox derby put on by the Middle School STEM class.
On Friday, July 27, the ShowMe Times reported about incoming PBHS junior Ross Dare being selected for the Missouri Scholars
Academy.
On Wednesday, Aug. 1, the DAR featured an article with Mules Football coach David Sievers previewing the upcoming season.
On Thursday, Aug. 2, the DAR reported about the PBHS Trap Team A Squad earning a first runner-up finish in the national competition, and Hannah Cash winning the national title in the Junior Lady division.
On Sunday, Aug. 12, the DAR published our fifth annual
Mule Prints magazine; reported about PBHS teacher Brandi Compass' fellowship in Nepal; and recognized Ross Dare of PBHS for attending the Missouri Scholars Academy.
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