Bulldog Bytes - January 2020
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News briefs about the people, places, and events of the Carl Junction School District.
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Jan 17: CJ Day - Show your school spirit by wearing RED & WHITE
Jan 20: No School for students - Teacher in-service
Jan 24: CJ Day - Show your school spirit by wearing RED & WHITE
Jan 27: Board of Education Meeting, Instructional Services Center, Door C1, 6:30 pm
Jan 31: CJ Day - Show your school spirit by wearing RED & WHITE
Feb 4: Basketball Homecoming vs. Neosho, Basketball, High School Gym, between the Girls Varsity game and the Boys Varsity game.
Feb 14: School is in session - make up day for snow day on 12/16/19
Feb 17 - No School for students or staff
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For more information, check out your
student's building newsletter or daily announcements:
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The Cookie Chronicle: Tough Topics
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Welcome back to
The Cookie Chronicle, a video blog series by Dr. Phillip Cook, Superintendent of Carl Junction Schools.
This recurring series focuses on the great things that are happening in Carl Junction Schools and our community.
"In this video I discuss some tougher parts of my job as a Superintendent, and thank this great community for the support that keeps me going." Click on the video below to watch.
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Nominate your favorite teacher!
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Do you know a teacher who has made a significant impact on your life or the life of a student? We want to hear about that person.
The Carl Junction School District wants to recognize the wonderful teachers in our schools by presenting the 2020 Teacher Impact Award.
Nominations can be for any educator from Early Childhood through High School.
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS is Jan 31!
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Richardson joins High School staff
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With the approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jasper County Juvenile Court, the Carl Junction Board of Education paved-the-way for the appointment of Kalleigh Richard to begin work at Carl Junction High School this month.
Richardson’s goal is to keep at-risk students in school and still able to receive the services that they need from their Juvenile Officer. Carl Junction High School is the most recent school to join in this partnership following Joplin, Carthage, and Webb City.
“The Jasper County Juvenile Office is the first in the state of Missouri to recognize the need to have student-centered, non-punitive, daily interactions in an educational environment with students,” said High School Assistant Principal Kyle Williams.
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Juvenile Officer Kalleigh Richardson will work with CJHS students who are currently receiving services from the Jasper County Juvenile Office including Diversion Court or Truancy programs.
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Fox is Golden Lion recipient
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Mason Fox has received the regional Golden Lion Award. The Golden Lion program selects a local Senior, who is nominated by a faculty or community member for acts of service, generosity, or positive community impact. The monthly recipient receives a $1000 scholarship to Missouri Southern State University.
When it comes to acts of service, Mason is known for being ambitious and thorough. His projects have included assisting fellow Bulldog students with reading in both the K-1 and 2-3 Buildings, and Team Bulldog which is a mentorship program pairing him with CJ 6
th
graders. He has also volunteered in the community with organizations such as Joplin Humane Society and Ronald McDonald House.
After graduation, Mason has plans to attend Missouri Southern for her undergraduate in biology, then later seek a doctorate degree in physical therapy.
To nominate a deserving Bulldog you know, click
here.
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High School District Honor Band Results
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Ten Carl Junction High School band members earned a seat in the Southwest Missouri All-District Honor Band and another two in the All-District Jazz Band.
Audrey Garoutte - 6th chair flute, Lilli Petry - 10th chair flute, Audrey Hoggatt - 11th chair flute, Olivia Wobken - 20th chair clarinet, Alex Strzelecki - 1st alternate alto sax, LaRae Fifer - 3
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chair trumpet, Luke Whitney - 7th chair trumpet, David McCaulley - 1st chair horn, Lance Smith - 3rd chair horn, and Constance Graham - 1st alternate percussion opt. 2.
Earning All-District Jazz Band honors are: David King - jazz piano and Bradyn Galloway - 1st alternate jazz bass.
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Photo - All-District Honor Band (Front row, L to R): Olivia Wobken, Audrey Hoggatt, Audrey Garoutte, Lilli Petry, LaRae Fifer, and Constance Graham; (Back row, L to R): Lance Smith, David McCaulley, Luke Whitney, Alex Strzelecki, and David King. Not pictured: Bradyn Galloway.
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Junior High Honor Band Results
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Congratulations to the following students for making the Junior High Honor Bands:
7th Grade:
Sarah Swaim-7th Chair Flute, Tallie Ayton-2nd Chair Clarinet, Grace Ware-21st Chair Clarinet, Izabella Genandt-7th Chair Trumpet, Chase Smith-1st Chair Horn, Madilyn Dalton-1st Chair Percussion.
8th Grade:
Addison Carroll-1st Chair Oboe, Kaelyn Faegan-2nd Chair Bass Clarinet, Avery Elsten-3rd Chair Trombone, Parker Wilson-5th Chair Trombone, Chloe Miller-6th Chair Trom
bone, Keaton Colburn - 10th Chair Trumpet.
Over 500 students auditioned for a place in either the 7th or 8th grade honor bands.
They will perform on Saturday February 1 at the Carl Junction Auditorium at 5:00 pm.
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Gifted Program Information
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Any parent or educator who would like to refer a child for the Gifted and Talented Program at CJ Schools, must do so by Friday, April 24. In order to qualify, students must be in grades 2-12 for the school year 2020-2021.
Please contact the child's classroom teacher for more information or email Ms. Riley at
kriley@cjr1.org
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The handbook about our Gifted and Talented program can be found on our
website
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Carl Junction Cares: Holiday giving wrap-up
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Our students were thinking of others as they planned and hosted charitable efforts this holiday season. Thanks for your giving hearts Bulldogs!
Primary K-1:
- Students made Holiday cards and sent them to residents at Carl Junction Residential Care and Wildwood Senior Living.
Primary 2-3:
- Canned or boxed food drive, donations went to Bright Futures & Helping Hands in Carl Junction. Pet food donations will go to the Humane Society.
- 3rd grade classrooms collected peanut butter for CJ Bright Futures
Intermediate:
- Food drive for Christmas baskets to be shared with school district families in need. 2400 items were collected and shared with 15 families.
Junior High:
- Canned Food drive: competition with Webb City Junior High. CJ Collected 2706 items to win this challenge.
High School:
- Talents for Toys Variety Show
- FFA Barnwarming candidates raised money to donate to the Carl Junction Police Department's Shop with a Cop event for district children in need.
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Congratulations to 2nd grade teacher Alicia Shorter who has received the Joplin's Globe's HOOT recognition. This program has been started to recognize regional educators who are going above and beyond in their classrooms. She received a spotlight in the Joplin Globe and a Target gift card, courtesy of Crowder College.
To nominate your favorite teacher, fill out the fast and easy form here:
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Free and Reduced meal program
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Carl Junction students are eligible to participate in the National Free and Reduced Lunch program. Qualification is based on household income and number of people living in the household.
Applications are accepted at any time during the school year. If your home or employment situation (seasonal employee, loss of employment) has changed, you may be eligible and can fill out a new form.
You may download the application
here
or apply in any school office building.
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2019-20 School Meal Prices
Breakfast: Full-pay = $1.25 Reduced = $0.30
Lunch K-6: Full-pay = $2.50 Reduced = $0.40
Lunch 7-12: Full-pay =
$2.65 Reduced = $0.40
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Wintry Weather Preparedness
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Winter weather has arrived in Southwest Missouri. When deciding whether to close schools, several factors are taken into consideration, including the amount of snowfall, condition of residential and thoroughfare roads, temperature, and the ability to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We closely monitor local forecasts at the first announcement of severe weather. From there, our team travels the roads in various areas of the district.
If school is canceled or the arrival/dismissal time is affected, an announcement will be made through our automated communication system using phone, text, and email; postings on social media and the district website; and our local television stations. Verify that your parent information is up to date here:
https://sis.cj.k12.mo.us/CJ360x3/login
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- Senior Katie Scott was named the Joplin Globe Athlete of the Week, published in the December 15 edition.
- Seniors Katie Scott and Mason Fox were selected for the National Heisman High School Scholarship which honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes.
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