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Welcome back to The eMule. Here are some of the recent accomplishments of our students and staff in the Poplar Bluff R-I school community.
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Congratulations to our retirees!
Family, friends, coworkers and school board members joined to celebrate the retirement of 20 employees of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District on Tuesday, April 24, in the Administrative Building.
During the retirement reception, administrators honored five classified and 15 certified staff members from the Technical Career Center, Senior High, Junior High, the Middle School and the Kindergarten Center respectively, as well as Central Office, Special Services and the Transportation Department.
Thank you for your many years of service in public education! You will be missed dearly.
Above: (Back row, from left) Barb Green, Susan Brown, Charley Harper, Robert Curry, Deana Ward, Lisa Robertson and Carol Brotman; (front row, left to right) Janet Cochran, Amos Ward and Debra McFadden. Not pictured are Peggy Badgley, Kathy Beck, Mary Frazier, Gayla Fritts, Lois Graham, Pam Hamilton, Ruth Hutcheson, Barb King, Chuck Lee and Diana Pierce.
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An annual tradition of the Technical Career Center, Student Appreciation Day was held on Thursday, April 26, featuring a recognition ceremony, cookout and fun activities for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
Honors students were recognized for being offered up to 36 free credit hours at Three Rivers College; students with perfect attendance were given monetary rewards; and Missouri SkillsUSA
winners were acknowledged.
Each program had a chance to name their outstanding student of the year for going above and beyond to be leaders in the classroom. Some instructors chose multiple students, while others opted not to participate as to not exclude anyone.
HVAC instructor Ron Hedrick grilled hotdogs and students participated in various activities with their teachers including sports, video games and cards.
Above: Outstanding students in the AM session are recognized for their positive attitudes and leadership skills.
Below: Rosalyn Wisdom, a junior in instructor Brandon March's computer maintenance technology class, provides entertainment by playing the melodica, a free-reed instrument popular in Asia.
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Students tour largest aerospace company
The PBHS AP physics class and Robotics Club recently toured St. Louis-based Boeing, the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems.
Students visited the museum and engineering lab where they experienced virtual reality, a flight simulator, 3D printers, small robots and a music program. Several students agreed it was the best field trip they had ever been on, according to chaperone Kathy Miller, who noted that internship opportunities are available at Boeing.
"I was proud of how the students conducted themselves and asked intelligent questions," said Miller, who also teaches physical science and forensics. "They were well-behaved and wonderful representatives of our school."
Above: Engineers and human resource professionals lead AP physics class and Robotics Club on a tour of Boeing's St. Louis headquarters.
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PBHS Math Club medals at Math Field Day
The PBHS Math Club took home two medals during the 41st annual Math Field Day competing against nearly 650 high school students, the biggest turnout in history, Southeast Missouri State University reported.
Sophomore Ross Dare won first place in algebra II and senior Matthew Miller placed third in mathematical abilities on Thursday, April 12, at the SEMO campus in Cape Girardeau.
Above: Mathletes that represented Poplar Bluff in an outstanding showing of skills, according to sponsor Debbie Callahan, included Emily Birdsong, Paige Bradley, Alyssa Brown, Natalie Clark, Ross Dare, Cody Daughertee, Alexander DiSalvo, Adrianna Graham, Dashia Hall, Kristen Laird, Catarina MacEra, Zach Martin, Matthew Miller, Katelyn Moeller, Kerrigan Moore, Samantha Nelson, Jillian Page, Lauren Robertson, Emily Spencer and Joseph Taylor.
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Teachers work to align reading curriculum
Kindergarten instructor Debbie Harper and Eugene Field Principal Jennifer Taylor began hosting in February a series of weekly after-school trainings about adopting a balanced literacy approach to teaching reading.
The professional development will be extended from K-3 to Middle School faculty next school year with additional federal funding made available, Title I Program Director JoAnne Westbrook reported Thursday, April 19, at the school board meeting.
Above: Debbie Harper, district Teacher of the Year, teaches the balanced literacy model to kindergarten faculty.
Below: Jennifer Taylor goes over early phonics-based instruction with both non-tenured and tenured elementary teachers.
(Photo credit: Rod Priest)
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Plant Sale
The FFA will hold its annual plant sale from 2-4 p.m. Monday, April 30, to Thursday, May 3, in the PBHS greenhouse. Walk-ins are welcomed! The plants will also be for sale during the season opening of the Downtown Poplar Bluff Farmer's Market from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 5, at 301 S. 5th St. All proceeds go to support the FFA chapter!
PBHS Art Show
The PBHS Art Show will take place from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, May 1, in the cafeteria featuring choir students singing, the drama club performing monologues and skits, English students reading poetry, student artwork on display and snacks prepared by the advanced foods class.
Pinewood Derby
The Sioux District will host a Pinewood Derby at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 17, at Poplar Bluff High School. Click
here to register or sponsor!
ECH Screening
Early Childhood Center screenings for the 2018/19 school year will take place on Thursday, May 24. Child must be between 3 and 4 years old by July 31, 2018. To schedule an appointment, contact secretary Sandy Case at 573-785-6803. Please have child's social security number available when calling.
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On Tuesday, April 24,
the DAR reported about the Chamber's annual Teacher of the Year banquet; the Middle School and Junior High Students of the Month; and published a photo spread from our prom.
On Wednesday, April 25, KFVS12 aired a
segment about the Unity Wall at our Middle School; and reported about our major Math-A-Thon
milestone.
The DAR reported about our retirement reception; and recognized our Eugene Field Students of the Month.
On Thursday, April 26, the DAR reported about PBHS and Secondary Grade-Span Teacher of the Year Mitch Davis.
On Friday, April 27, the DAR reported about PBHS senior Leah Jackson signing to join the Three Rivers College rodeo team.
On Saturday, April 28, the ShowMe Times reported about our Missouri SkillsUSA contest
winners; and St. Jude fundraising
efforts.
On Sunday, April 29, the DAR reported about the TCC's national SkillsUSA qualifiers; and Math Field Day.
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