Tiger Tails Feb. 27, 2015 - Waynesville R

Published by the Waynesville R-VI School District
February 27, 2015
Listening post
March 2
AdvancED review team
recommends accreditation
Wear orange &
black to post
Waynesville R-VI School District
employees are asked to wear orange and
black and attend the Army Listening
Post from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday,
March 2, at Nutter Fieldhouse on Fort
Leonard Wood.
The U.S. Army has proposed
eliminating 5,400 uniformed and
civilian jobs at FLW. If enacted, the
Waynesville R-VI School District
would conservatively lose an estimated
2,243 of its students, which would
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Following their four-day visit to the
area, an AdvancED review team has
recommended full accreditation for the
Waynesville R-VI School District.
“This is outstanding news for
Waynesville Schools,” says Dr. Brian
Henry, superintendent.
The announcement, “The External
Review Team recommends to the
AdvancED Accreditation Commission
that the Waynesville R-VI School
District earn the distinction of
accreditation by AdvancED,” was
made during a special Waynesville
R-VI Board of Education meeting on
Wednesday, Feb. 25.
AdvancED accreditation is a
voluntary review process that focuses
on:
• the impact of teaching and learning
• capacity of leadership
• use of resources
This AdvancED review is in addition
to the State of Missouri’s accreditation
through the Department of Elementary
and Secondary Education.
“Most Missouri schools do not seek
this additional source of accreditation;
however, we think it is important to
seek this added level of accreditation for
our military families who are familiar
with this designation in other parts
of the United States,” says Dr. Trish
Adkins, assistant superintendent of
instructional services. “
AdvancED is the global leader in
providing continuous improvement and
accreditation services to over 32,000
institutions serving 20 million students
worldwide.
During their visit, a five-person team
interviewed 174 stakeholders, including
the superintendent, board members,
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Pick Elementary tour set for March 10
The Waynesville R-VI School
District will host a Pick Elementary
Tour and Informational Meeting for
Wood Elementary parents and the
public on March 10 beginning with a
self-tour at 5:30 p.m., a presentation at 6
p.m. and a question and answer session
at 6:30 p.m. (Staff will tour it earlier.)
In 2010, Pick Elementary students
combined with Wood Elementary,
where students had been moved when
Pershing Elementary closed. Wood was
originally designed as a junior high
facility but could easily accommodate
both the Pick and Pershing populations.
Now that enrollment has leveled off, the
return of students to Pick Elementary is
under consideration.
“With the current reductions
occurring on Fort Leonard Wood,
particularly the loss of the 4th
Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the
possibility of utilizing Pick Elementary
instead of Wood Elementary has
become more feasible,” says Dr. Chris
Berger, assistant superintendent of
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result in a loss of about 290 positions in
the district.
“Our enrollment mimics employment
on Fort Leonard Wood,” says Dr. Brian
Henry, superintendent. “As the county’s
second largest employer, no one stands
to lose more than we do if these latest
cuts are enacted. Every soldier and
civilian position saved equates to
students in our classrooms.”
To enter Fort Leonard Wood, adults
must have a photo ID (drivers license),
car insurance and registration.
AdvancED
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administrators, teachers, support staff,
students and parents.
AdvancEd brings together more
than 100 years of experience and
the expertise of the three largest
U.S.-based accreditation agencies
– the North Central Association
Commission on Accreditation and
School Improvement (NCA-CASI), the
Northwest Accreditation Commission
(NWAC) and the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools Council on
Accreditation and School Improvement
(SACS CASI).
The AdvancEd Accreditation Process,
a protocol embraced around the world,
is a clear and comprehensive program
of evaluation and external review,
supported by research-based standards,
and dedicated to helping schools,
districts and education providers
continuously improve.
Pick tour
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operational services. “In addition to its
elementary design advantages, Pick has
a more efficient heating and cooling
system and an advantageous location
to the primary neighborhood housing
Wood Elementary students.”
The Waynesville R-VI Board of
Education will seek input during the
tour and informational meeting.
“This tour and informational meeting
is an opportunity for parents to see
first-hand the child-friendly facilities
that Pick has to offer,” says Dr. Brian
Henry, superintendent. “We are looking
forward to hearing what everyone
thinks of the facility.”
Vernon recognized for 33 years
Friday the 13th of February proved be a very lucky day for Waynesville High
School’s Head Football Coach Rick Vernon. In addition to a packed public reception,
Vernon was honored before the boys basketball game with a proclamation and coin
from the City of Waynesville, a proclamation from State Rep. Steve Lynch, Cardinals
tickets from Security Banks of Pulaski County, a Tiger district coin from Dr. Brian
Henry, superintendent, and a custom made trophy from Waynesville High School.
Waynesville Mayor Luge Hardman’s Proclamation recognized Vernon for his hard
work, dedication, leadership and mentorship of football players and for his meritorious
service, loyalty and dedication to the City of Waynesville, WHS and community.
State Rep. Steve Lynch recognized Vernon’s outstanding accomplishment of
building a strong, winning tradition, as well as, positively impacting students. He
presented a Resolution on behalf of the Missouri House of Representatives, in
celebration of Vernon’s legendary career.
WHS Principal Courtney Long and Athletic Director Josh Scott presented Vernon
with a custom trophy while the following was read about him, “Coach Vernon is
about more than just football. Rick embodies what it means to be a Tiger. For 33
years, nothing has been about Rick or Cheryl. The Tiger football family won a state
championship; the Tiger football family sent players off to college; the Tiger football
family has players in the NFL; and the Tiger football family has been where students
felt at home. The Tiger football family has built a tradition of excellence on the field,
pride in our school and a responsibility to represent our community. Coach, thank you
and Cheryl for giving us your family, while leading ours. For the first time in 33 years,
we want to thank just you. We will all work to continue the tradition you have set for
what it takes to be a Tiger.”
Thayer 5th graders get
career, budget lesson
Thayer Elementary 5th graders selected
a career (the student at left chose to be a
pediatrician), wrote a research paper about it,
created a video and gave a presentation about
it – all under the direction of their teachers
Bruce Kimball and Raquel DeSouza and
counselor Karen Crawford.
Students then used their average salaries
to purchase pretend homes and cars, learning
how far their income will go when paying
bills.
Read more about Thayer’s career unit in the
new I in the Tiger community newsletter that
debuts in March.
WHS to hold academic
assembly to honor 334
Waynesville High School will hold an academic assembly at
1:40 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the gym, to celebrate and recognize
the 334 students enrolled in AP and/or dual college enrollment
courses.
They will also celebrate the fact that WHS is the first in Missouri
to implement a college readiness program from the National Math
and Science Initiative (NMSI). The initiative, made possible
through a $300,000 grant from the Department of Defense
Educational Authority (DoDEA), has helped WHS expand its AP
course offerings. AP courses are college-level courses offered
during high school. While students receive high school credit, they
must pass a national AP exam to be granted college credit for the
course.
WHS has not only expanded its AP courses by five – bringing the
total to 13 – but also more than doubled AP enrollment this year.
The grant also funded teacher training last summer. In addition to
the AP courses, WHS offers seven dual enrollment college courses,
which allow students to receive both high school and college credit.
(Students must pay tuition to receive the college credit.)
“Thanks to this initiative and our dual enrollment courses,
today’s students will be better prepared to meet the demands of
college and their future careers,” said Courtney Long, principal
at Waynesville High School. “Students who have cruised through
other courses find AP and dual enrollment courses to be more
challenging and demanding. While the courses are more difficult,
they will help make it easier for students to transition to college
and improve their chances of long-term success.”
AP courses also help reduce college expenses; instead of paying
hundreds for a single college course, the DoDEA grant will help
underwrite the cost of each AP test, which is $91, according to the
College Board website.
NMSI is a nonprofit organization founded in 2007 to help
improve education in science, technology, engineering and
mathematics. NMSI makes a dramatic difference in qualifying
AP scores. First-year scores in the U.S. increase 72 percent on
average in math, science and English, with an average 144 percent
increase over three years. Since 2008, NMSI has worked with more
than 500 high schools in 22 states, using a combination of teacher
training, student study sessions and incentives.
The NMSI College Readiness Program focuses on:
• Changing school leadership’s expectations of students
• Encouraging more students to take college-level math, science
and English courses and then equipping them to succeed
• Raising the academic bar in public schools by demonstrating
that more students can master rigorous AP coursework, especially
in math, science and English
• Increasing the number of students scoring a three or better on
the five-point AP scale
• Making it easier for students to take AP courses by eliminating
barriers, including cost
Increasing rigor and relevance for students helps meet the first
goal of the Missouri Department of Education’s Top 10 by 20
initiative: all Missouri students will graduate college and career
ready. The initiative calls for Missouri to rank in the top 10 states in
education by 2020.
While an event judge (left) prepares one bottle for
launching, WMDS students Ashley Collishaw and Jakob
Sheldon prep the second rocket while competing in the
Science Olympiad competition on the S&T campus.
WMDS students place
in Science Olympiad
Eleven Waynesville Middle School students participated in
the Region 5 Science Olympiad contest at Missouri University
of Science and Technology in Rolla on Feb. 14. Students
prepared by studying for tests, constructing machines and
prepping for labs.
Twenty-three events were held during the day-long contest.
Students bringing home awards from the contest included:
• Allie Free (7th) and Erika Kosier (7th), 4th place in
anatomy and physiology
• Cody Caple (7th) and Jacob Sheldon (7th), 3rd place in air
trajectory
• Austin Shrum (7th) and Erika Kosier (7th), 2nd place in
disease detectives
Other members of the competitive team included: Aaron
Choi (7th), Ashley Collishaw (8th), David Parker (7th),
Alexuz Pesantemercado (7th), Vincent Villa (8th) and
Anthony Zuber (8th).
Helping the students prepare for the science events were
teachers Stacy Blakely, Ana Lozano, Kym McCall and Dennis
Preston.
David Parker
(close right)
and Vincent
Villa (back
right) explain
the parts of
the robot they
created to
compete in
the Science
Olympiad
contest. The
robot had
multiple tasks
to complete, including picking up balls and scooping up
stacks of pennies.
Partridge third graders dressed up like their favorite book characters on Feb. 13
to celebrate the love of reading. They also shared a book with their first grade
reading buddies.
WHS students place
in Science Olympiad
Two Waynesville High School
students will advance to state in April,
thanks to their first-place finish in the
Region 5 Science Olympiad contest
at Missouri University of Science and
Technology in Rolla.
Individual results were as follows:
1st place finish (earned a trip to State
in April) Dakota Lannning and Javier
Diaz: forensic science
3rd place finishes:
Tucker Finch and Jackson Haedt:
technical problem solving
Savannah Blau and Alex Munoz:
dynamic planet
4th place finishes:
Tucker Finch and Jackson Haedt:
Wright stuff
Savannah Blau and Lindsey
Krammer: disease detectives
Savannah Blau and Kevin Holbrook:
fossils
Savannah Blau and Alex Munoz:
green generation
Dawn Vidt is the WHS Science
Olympiad coach.
Coaching gifted kids
seminar March 5
All staff are invited to “Coaching
Gifted Kids for Success” at 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 5, at Waynesville
6th Grade Center with Emily KircherMorriss a licensed professional
counselor who specializes in gifted/
talented students. Please RSVP to
[email protected] by
Tuesday, March 3, if you plan to attend.
Football
players
receiving
awards
included front
row: Kareem
Isaac, Jackson
Haedt, Seth
Headrick; back
row: Daren
Garcia, James
Congdon,
William Finch
and Varon
Martinez.
Rick Vernon, head football coach at Waynesville High School, presented certificates
during the February Board of Education meeting to the following athletes for their
outstanding achievements during the 2014 season:
Academic All-State
State Records
All-State
Seth Hedrick
Sam Roberts
Jackson Haedt James Congdon
Kareem Isaa
Seth Hedrick
William Finch Varon martinez
Daren Garcia
The Rotary
Club of Pulaski
County and Drury
University donated
dictionaries to all
third graders in
Pulaski County.
Making deliveries
at Freedom
Elementary
were Rotarians
Wayne Morgan,
Andy Offutt and
Marianne Ward.
Freedom Principal
Mike Morriss and
Assistant Principal
Jim Robbins are
pictured with
Morgan, Offutt and
some of the third
graders.
Discovering fun
Thayer fourth graders hosted their
third annual discovery center, creating a
hands-on center for learning for some of
their fellow Thayer students Feb. 9-11.
Fourth graders plan, collaborate,
create and present during the event that
is designed to mimic a children’s
museum. This year’s theme was the
“Water Planet” and incorporated
multiple standards so that the students
could transfer their gained knowledge to
real-life applications.
Students conducted research and
created interactive displays on topics
such as weathering and erosion, animals in their environment, food webs and pollution. To further the
museum experience, students marketed their discovery center and set up a gift shop based on the laws of
supply and demand. Thayer’s fourth grade teachers are Simona Moffet and Shauna Darley.
Fort Leonard Wood’s 787th MP Battalion presented
a talk about roadway safety on Feb. 12, during the
first, Tri-City safety initiative at Waynesville High
School. At first, students settled into the auditorium
for what they thought would be just another safety
talk during their Tiger Time, but were shown how
looking away for just three seconds can cause an
accident. Students also learned that a teen driver’s
reaction time while using their cell phone is the
same as a 70-year-old driver who is not using one.
The 787th is WHS’s Partner in Education.
5th graders learn about machines
The Power School Class came to Partridge Elementary’s 5th grade
classrooms on Feb. 13 to demonstrate three machines: a ring launcher, a
Ruben’s tube, and a Wankel engine. Fifth graders rotated through each of the
demonstration stations, listening as the Prime Power School soldiers taught the
basic science and engineering behind each machine.
After the presentations, the students
engineered bridges and egg holders out
of various common household items. The
bridges had to support the weight of a
dictionary and the egg holder had to be
stable enough to hold a raw egg.
SCHOOL CALENDAR 2015-2016
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INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKE-UP DAYS
Days of school lost to inclement weather will be made
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May 25, May 26, May 27, March 25, February 15, January 15, May 31, June 1,
June 2 and June 3.
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GRADE REPORT DATES
October 23, 2015
January 8, 2016
March 24, 2016
May 27, 2016
Pupil Attendance Days (K-12) ...................................................................................174
Teacher Contract Days .................................................................................................184
OFFICE PHONE NUMBERS
Williams Early Childhood Center ............................842-2650
East Elementary School..............................................842-2150
Freedom Elementary School ....................................842-2100
Partridge Elementary School ...................................842-2600
Thayer Elementary School ........................................842-2200
Wood Elementary School ..........................................842-2625
Sixth Grade Center .......................................................842-2300
Waynesville Middle School .......................................842-2550
Waynesville High School ...........................................842-2400
Waynesville Career Center ........................................842-2500
Food Service ...................................................................842-2099
School Bus Transportation ........................................842-2199
Superintendent’s Office .............................................842-2097
Volunteer Coordinator................................................842-2530