Bulldog Bytes - November 2019
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News briefs about the people, places, and events of the Carl Junction School District.
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Nov 14: Family Library Night in K-6th Libraries, 3:30 - 6:30 pm
Nov 14 - 17: HS Fall Musical - See details below
Nov 15: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
Nov 15: Community Blood Drive, HS Indoor Facility from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Nov 21: Early Childhood & PAT Evening Event - Fun on the Farm. Early Childhood Center, 6 pm
Nov 22: CJ Day - Wear your Red & White
Nov 25-29: Thanksgiving Break
Dec 6 - 13: 1/2 Price Scholastic Book Fair, K-6th Libraries
Dec 8: CJ Christmas Parade, downtown, 2 pm (if cancelled for weather, will not be rescheduled)
Dec 12: Jr. High & High School Band/Jazz Band Concert, High School Gym, 7 pm
Dec 13: Talents for Toys Variety Show (details below). Stark Performing Arts Center, 7 pm
Dec 15: High School Choir Concert, Stark Performing Arts Center, 3 pm
Dec 20: Early Out @ 11:30 am
Dec 23 - Jan 3: Christmas Break
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For more information, check out your
student's building newsletter or daily announcements:
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The Cookie Chronicle: High School Highlights
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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 installment, I am celebrating our High School students and highlighting recent note-worthy events." Click on the video below to watch.
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CJ Schools receive 'Report Card'
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Last year you may remember us sharing that we received 97.8% on our Annual Performance Report (APR) from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The APR is our annual “grade card” from the State. It looks at performance standards like MAP/EOC scores, graduation rates, attendance rates, ACT scores, and more to determine accreditation and performance levels.
This year, the State has changed the way they provide results of the APR, which means that an overall percentage score is not assigned to school districts. However, what is shared are data points focused on growth to help us meet student needs.
We have great news to share again this year! Although there is not an overall percentage point to share from the State, click the link below to see a summary of the 2019 APR.
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Eleven Carl Junction seniors were selected by the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce to participate in the 2019-20 class of Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. Selectees were chosen based on the completion of an application and interview. Forty-two total students will represent the Class of 2020 out of applications from Carl Junction, Carthage, College Heights, Joplin, McAuley, Thomas Jefferson, and Webb City.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program brings area high school seniors together with business and community leaders to identify and discuss community issues, leadership, and career opportunities.
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From L to R): Front Row – Audrey Garoutte, Hannah Huffman, Emily Boyer, Kennadi Stegall, Taylor Hughes. Back Row – Lucas Hendren, Slade Frazier, Lance Ward, Braeden Bakos, Jack Merrithew. Not pictured: Caleb Poorman
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Upcoming HS Musical: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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Dates & Times: November 14, 15, & 16 @ 7 pm, November 17 @ 3 pm
Where: Stark Performing Arts Center
Admission: CJ Students $2, Adults $5, and CJ Staff is free
A cast from Carl Junction's High School Theater Department will present the classic and energetic musical, "
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
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The story, set in the 1850s Oregon wilderness, features newlyweds Adam and Milly. When Milly married Adam, she was unaware that part of her new life included caring for his six younger brothers. She attempts to make them civilized, but her pans go dreadfully awry when unrefined Adam convinces his brothers to kidnap, rather than court six young ladies from the nearby town for their new brides.
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Play photos courtesy of Tara Buxton with Likeable Likeness
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Milly........................Emily Boyer
Adam......................Logan Earl
Gidean....................Miles Stamper
Benjamin................Sam Haynes
Caleb......................Logan Carnes
Daniel………..........Rowen Stamper
Ephram...................Dylan Veytovich
Frank………............Cooper Leary
Alice…………..........Rylie Hensley
Dorcas………..........Emma Lietz
Ruth…………..........Taylor Lewis
Liza…………...........Abby Cross
Martha………..........Alex Shoemaker
Sarah………...........Audrey Garoutte
Mr.Holcum…...........Morgan Crispino
Mrs. Holcum…........Sarah Spencer
Mr. Sanders….........Sam Kim
Mrs. Sanders….......Alisha Bailey
Preacher………......Justus Mitchell
Lumber Jacks, Town Suiters…….
Travis Karracker, Sam Kim,Cameron Crespino, Nathan Dean, Jayden Malin, Zack Shelby
Town Girls……………….Jordan O’Bryant, Hannah Webber, Evy Darr
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Local Veterans honored at Assembly
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To show gratitude to all of the members of our active service and veteran military, Carl Junction School High School held a Veterans' Day Assembly on Monday, November 11.
About 150 veterans, active-duty military, and first-responders were honored at the assembly attended by over 1500 high school and junior high students, staff, and guests.
Robert Schepers, Major in the Marine Corps and Army National Guard gave the keynote address.
Read the whole article
here
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The Carl Junction Bulldog Outdoor Classroom won 1st place for the 2019 Making Learning Come Alive for grades 7th – 12th award! There were thirteen nominations from the 43 member school districts of the Southwest Center for Educational Excellence.
The Outdoor Classroom is used by all students – Kindergarten -12th grade. Students currently use the classroom during the Outdoor Pursuits class; learning about mapping, hiking, building shelters, outdoor cooking, and much more. The Biology classes study invasive species, ecosystem interactions, and conservation efforts. Other students utilize the area for art projects, science research projects, and inspiration for writing.
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State Senator Bill White, on the left, and State Representative Bob Bromley, on the right, present Carl Junction High School Teacher Dione Friel with the Making Learning Come Alive award.
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The Joplin Globe celebrates CJ Teachers
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In the past month, four CJ educators have been selected by the Joplin Globe Newspaper in Education (NIE) program HOOT (Honoring Our Outstanding Teachers) Award. This program has been started to recognize regional educators who are going above and beyond in their classrooms. Each teacher received a spotlight in the Joplin Globe and a Target gift card, courtesy of Crowder College.
Congratulations to our recipients so far: Shannon Schultz (Special Services) and Cory Kerbs from the 2-3 Building, and Carolyn Lowry and Briana Baker from Intermediate. If you would like to nominate a deserving teacher, go to the website
joplinglobenie.com/hoot-nominations
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Winter weather has already appeared 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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Talents for Toys Variety Show
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Auditions are Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Stark Performing Arts Center (Paperwork due by Tuesday, Nov. 19)
The show will be:
Friday, December 13 at 7 pm
Stark Performing Arts Center
Tickets sold at the door
$5 for Adults, $4 for Students. Children under 4 free.
All Carl Junction students (any grade level) may fill out their permission slip by November 19, and audition for the show, November 21. Some suggested talents include Martial Arts, Instrumental or Vocal Music, Magic, Dance/Cheer, etc.
Come to the event! It's sure to be a fun night. The show is being organized by High School business students for their community project. All proceeds will provide gifts to needy children in the Carl Junction School District.
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Choir students make All-State
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Senior Taylor Lewis (L) – Alto and Junior Miles Stamper (R) – Tenor, were selected for the 2020 All-State Honor Choir.
Only sixteen total students were selected for the honor from the Southwest District. The selection was determined by a three-step audition process including a prepared solo, sightreading, and a choral piece. Taylor and Miles will join the rest of the Missouri All-State Honor Choir to perform at the State Music Convention in January.
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Two student-athletes commit to college career
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Senior Jenna Teeter signed a National Letter of Intent to play Golf at the University of Missouri - St. Louis. She plans to major in Pre-Med and Business.
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Senior Katie Scott signed a National Letter of Intent to play Basketball at Drury University. She is undecided on her major at this time.
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- Lance Ward earned a State Track honor - the Aldo Sebben Award for Class 4. The Aldo Sebben award is given annually to the most outstanding track and field athlete in each class. The award is presented by the Southwest Missouri Cross Country and Track Coaches.
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