Bearcat Buzz - Webster Area Schools
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Bearcat Buzz - Webster Area Schools
Bearcat Buzz School Mission: “To educate our students to become productive citizens in an ever-changing world.” http://www.webster.k12.sd.us Webster Area School District Dates to Remember: Mon., Dec. 23-Wed., Jan. 1: Christmas Vacation Thurs., Jan. 2: School Resumes Fri., Jan. 3: School In-Session Thurs., Jan. 9: End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester Fri., Jan. 10: Student Services Fri., Jan. 17: No Services Fri., Jan. 24: Student Services Fri., Jan. 31: No Services 1st Graders Celebrate Grinch Day By: Ms. Hortness & Mrs. Mahlen Friday, December 6 was an exciting day in the first grade classrooms, we celebrated Grinch Day! The day began by reading the story and working on many educational activities highlighting The Grinch. Some of our activities included a story sequence, describing characteristics of The Grinch, completing a Venn Diagram that compared The Grinch with his heart two sizes too small and the Grinch after his heart grows, watching the cartoon, and doing an art project. January 2014 Feed the Hungry By: Mrs. Anderson Fifth graders are in a competition to feed the hungry. We are feeding the hungry by playing the "Rice Bowl" online games. For each answer that we get correct; 10 grains of rice is donated by a non-profit organization to feed the hungry. This is a great way to help those in need during the season of giving or anytime. If you go to Rice Bowl online and check out how many we are feeding, for example: Username: manderson5 Password :Oliver*09, click on groups and then click mandersonsharks, you can see how many bowls of rice we have filled. We challenged the other 5th grade class, Ms. Miles class to a rice bowl challenge to see which class gets the most rice. : )) We are excited and going for it! This can be done at home (anytime) or during school hours if appropriated by the classroom teacher. In the True Spirit of Christmas By: Ms. Wilkinson Rather than exchange gifts within the classroom this year, Ms. Wilkinson's 3rd graders decided to give presents to a couple of kids in our community rather than to each other. We chose one boy's and one girl's name off of the angel tree at the bank, and each student brought money to buy these children gifts for Christmas. The students were very generous, as we collected $87. After a trip to Alco to choose gifts for each person, we wrapped the gifts in the classroom and walked back to the bank to put the presents under the tree. The students were so excited about this project and their generosity showed what Christmas is really all about! Like our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterAreaSchool http://www.webster.k12.sd.us PAGE 2 2014 Snow Queens Crowned Block and Shoemaker to Reign Additional Information Omaha Hosts Youth 5 Students of the Month 6 Bearcat Boosters 6 New Addition 6 Students Bowl 6 Door Decorating 7 Romeo & Juliet 8 8 8 2013-14 Calendar Asst. Principal As the soft prelude music began to play, the snow queen contestants took their places on the stage. December 7, 2013 will remain a pleasant memory forever for the young ladies competing in the annual Webster Community Club’s Snow Queen Contest. Mariah Block was crowned as the 2014 senior snow queen. First runnerup was Lorisa Schoenbeck, and Hannah Leschisin as second runner-up. The remaining senior contestants were Haley Coon, Marisa Keller, and Sarah Dolney. Sr. Snow Queen: Mariah Block Jr. Snow Queen: Faith Shoemaker The junior snow queen was Faith Shoemaker. Lindsey Schoenbeck was first runner-up, and second runner-up was Samantha Stern. Additional junior candidates were Kayla Ewalt, Hayley Rithmiller, and Cait- lyn Schlotte. The snow prince was Gage Miotke and the snow princess was Karli Sannes. Both Mariah and Faith will have the opportunity to represent the Community of Webster and the Webster Area School in January at the State Snow Queen Festival in Aberdeen. Good luck ladies! Snow Queens and their Courts Front Row: Gage Miotke, Snow Prince, Mariah Block, Faith Shoemaker, Karli Sannes, Snow Princess Back Row: Sarah Dolney, Marisa Keller, Haley Coon, Hannah Leschisin, Lorisa Schoenbeck, Jade Storley, 2012 Sr. Snow Queen, Gabriella Premus, 2012 SD Jr. Snow Queen, Lindsey Schoenbeck, Samantha Stern, Kayla Ewalt, Haley Rithmiller, and Caityln Schlotte http://www.webster.k12.sd.us PAGE 3 Omaha Hosts Youth Leaders at FCCLA Conference at Century Link Center More than 2,800 students and advisers converged for inspiration, training and opportunities to make a difference locally and across the country Information Shared By: Lorisa Schoenbeck, FCCLA Secretary Family, Career and Community sentative and Lorisa Schoenbeck – About FCCLA Leaders of America (FCCLA) Media Consultant along with advi- Family, Career and Community brought more than 2,800 of its stu- sor Kristi Storms. Other members in Leaders of America (FCCLA), is dent leaders, members and advisers attendance included Breanna a dynamic and effective national to the CenturyLink Center this past Bullert, Allison Duerre and Alecia student organization that helps weekend to participate in the larg- Vogl. young men and women become est of three regional con- leaders and address important ferences – known as Na- personal, family, work, and tional Cluster Meetings - societal issues through Family being held around the and Consumer Sciences edu- country this month. cation. FCCLA has 200,000 The meetings provided members and more than 5,500 an opportunity for students chapters from 49 state associ- and advisers to come to- ations, Puerto Rico, and the gether for fun and to listen to in- A highlight of the Omaha meeting Virgin Islands. The organization spiring speakers, as well as to ex- was the speakers Ashley Rhodes- has involved more than ten mil- pand leadership skills, sharpen tal- Courtier and Johan Khalilian. Ash- lion youth since its founding in ents and explore career pathways. ley, an author and welfare advocate 1945. The theme of this year’s confer- presented a speech titled “Three Lit- FCCLA: The Ultimate Leader- ence was “Exceeding Expecta- tle Words – Turning Pain into Pow- ship Experience is unique among tions” and attendees were chal- er”. Johan Khalilian, an advocate for youth organizations because its lenged to go beyond what is ex- pursuing dreams, shared his speech, pected of them to make lasting, “The Crazy Ones”. During the Clus- members. It is the only career positive impressions in their fami- ter Meeting additional breakout ses- lies, schools and communities. sion were attended focusing on each organization with the family as its Webster had seven individuals at- of the main aspects of FCCLA – central focus. Participation in tend this event. Webster FCCLA Family, Career, Community and national programs and chapter Chapter Officers in attendance Leadership. Additional FCCLA Na- activities helps members become were Lindsey Vogl- President, Bri- tional Cluster Meetings were held strong leaders in their families, anna Mount – Junior High Repre- this month in Charlotte, N.C., and careers, and communities. programs are planned and run by and technical in-school student Spokane, Wash. http://www.webster.k12.sd.us PAGE 4 December Students of the Month 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th Bearcat Boosters Have you checked out the latest Bearcat Spirit items? At each home game, Bearcat Booster Club Members will be selling and modeling the latest clothing and accessories! Support the Bearcats! Abby Snell Tristen Bent Olivia Breske Levi Johnson Caly Bornsen Lindsey Vogl Nathan Duerre Congratulations! New Addition to the Armory An exciting addition has recently been added at the Armory; a new scorers table! This new feature will not only provide a more modern look to this area, but it will provide a sturdier place for those who run the scoreboard, possession arrow, and manage the official book to work. Our new score table is a great way to welcome visiting teams and fans, plus show our Bearcat Pride! Students Bowl in Tournaments By: Mrs. Bauer Students from the Webster Area School enjoyed going to the Special Olympics Bowling Tournaments in Aberdeen on October 11 and November 1. The students competed with other students from schools in the state of South Dakota. The students had a great time and brought home many medals and ribbons. A special thanks goes out to the Knights of Columbus for helping fund this event. Students in back, left to right: Maray Larson, Makayla Pies. In front, left to right: Deidra Gregerson, Breanna Gregerson, Hunter Jaspers, Bethany Gregerson, Christian Arnold. Coaches not pictured: Ashley Reints, Chris Chapin and Pam Bauer http://www.webster.k12.sd.us PAGE 5 Annual Door Decorating Contest Held Key Club held their annual door decorating contest. This year there wasn’t a set theme, so the imagination was the limit! Many of the homerooms participated in this fun event, but they were no match for the winning doors. After extensive deliberation, the judges made their decisions. First place went to a group of senior girls who missed having homeroom. Their chosen theme was, “The Polar Express”. Second place honors were awarded to the FACS Classroom with, “Rudolph”. Thank you to all of the homerooms who participated! Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Damian Coon, Ben Fromelt, Heather Michlitsch, and Blake Jacobson Not Pictured: Abby Kwasniewski and Gabriella Premus The Polar Express Brianna Bullert, Hannah Leschisin, Mariah Block, Marissa Keller, and Calen Johnson Like our Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/WebsterAreaSchool http://www.webster.k12.sd.us PAGE 6 Romeo and Juliet--still relevant in the 21st Century? By: Mrs. Dulitz At least one generation of 3.They can see that drama can be adults who came through Webpresented in many different ways. ster Area High School can tell Romeo and Juliet has had such adyou who the light was that aptations as the musical West Side through “Yon window breaks.” Story, the feud story used in an old They know it is “the East and JuAndy Griffith Show, the 1994 Baz liet is the Sun.” Those students Luhrmann version using gangs and and former students can easily guns and lots of noise and the 1968 recognize that this is a line from version that quietly told the story the balcony scene of and also influRomeo and Juliet. enced fashion Romeo and Juliet, for several a play written by years. William Shakespeare 4. Studying in the 1590’s, has Romeo and Julibeen a mainstay of et helps us to literature for high understand the school students. current cell Some may wonder , phone commerthough, why study a cial that quotes play that is 423 years the balcony sceold. Webster Area ne. William Shakespeare students encounter Ro5. We learn meo and Juliet as freshmen when about the culture of the time in they are at nearly the same ages which the play was written. Couas the Romeo and Juliet. They ples then did not meet, date and listen to the dialogue, hear explamarry. At that time, the marriages nations, watch the video and are were arranged between a young tested. man and the girl’s father. What relevance can it have to 6. The English language has people today? What can we learn evolved since the play was origifrom this play? nally written but some of what we Some thought has resulted in speak today was the result of several ideas as to why Romeo Shakespeare’s language. Over and Juliet is still important to stu1700 words were coined by Shakedents today. speare including such words as ad1.Students can see that there are vertising, amazement, bump, differences between the concepts blushing, elbow, zany, skim milk of love and infatuation. and rant. 2. Students learn about the dan7. We can find out how a theater gers of making unwise and rash with a.) no electricity or b.) curdecisions. (Unlike Romeo and tain or c.) sound system can hold a Juliet, the students can easily see play for 2000 people. that there were much more reaa.) The plays were held in the sonable and less damagingly perafternoon so there was natural manent means of solving their light. The theater had a roof over problems.) the seats but not over the central http://www.webster.k12.sd.us area of this octagonal building. b.) There was no need for curtains so exits were written into the script and there were several levels and rooms in the stage area that functioned as locations for acting. c.) The plays were written in poetry to make it easy for the audience to pick up words they may have missed. They were also written in the language of the time so it was as easy for those theater goers to understand the plays as it is for us to understand our TV programs or movies. 8. The students learn cultural differences such as the fact that only men were allowed to act in the original Shakespearean times. Young men played the female parts. 9. They learn that plays were for everyone and not just the wealthy. (The wealthiest got the best seats—on the stage. Those who had the least means paid two cents and stood in the standing room only pit.) 10. Advertising was fairly easy. If there was a play on a particular day, a flag was raised at the theater and everyone took it as a sign that there was a play at 4:00 that day. (No TV, radio, Facebook, etc. —just a simple flag….) PAGE 7 Webster School District 2013-2014 Calendar A complete listing can be located at: http://webster.k12.sd.us/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=sbrmF5jN0FE%3d&tabid=4341 Jan. 1 Christmas Break 2 School Resumes 9 End of 2nd Quarter Feb. 10 Parent Teacher Conferences (4:00-8:30pm) 14 Parent Teacher Conferences (1:00-4:00pm) Mar. 13 End of 3rd Quarter Apr. 11 Prom 18 Good Friday May 14 Baccalaureate 18 Graduation 22 Last Day of School Assistant HS Principal & Director of Student Services Corner Mrs. Amy Miller, email: [email protected] Phone: 345-4653 What Can I Buy To Do Better On My ACT’s?? There are plenty of companies out there looking to sell our juniors, seniors, and their parents. ACT prep materials. I have even got some recent reports of parents getting unsolicited sales calls offering test prep products. There are many resources out there, but it’s definitely a buyer beware situation. The only product that I endorse is Method Test Prep. This program is so good that the state of South Dakota has purchased a license for every student in the state. They have free access to it through their SDmylife account. I provide training on how to use this program in the spring of the year for all juniors. But students can access it anytime. If they have forgotten their SDmylife passwords they just need to ask me or one of their English teachers. What I love about Method Test Prep is it gives: individualized experiences. Students can study in all areas, just certain subject (say you are low in math), certain skills (quadratic equations are a struggle), or you can take entire practice exams. But no matter what material you use the biggest factor is actually using it. Students should make studying for the exam a long term going in the months leading up to the exam. Not just cramming the night before. ACT tests are offered 6 times a year. Student should take them for the first time between April and June of their 11th grade year.