Bulldog Bytes - March 2020
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News briefs about the people, places, and events of the Carl Junction School District.
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Mar 13: Community Blood Drive, 8:30 am - 1:30 pm at HS Indoor Facility
Mar 13: CJ Day - Show your school spirit by wearing RED & WHITE
March 16-20: Spring Break
March 23: Board of Education meeting, ISC, Room 5, 6:30 pm
March 23: Screening & Enrollment for 2020-21 Kindergartners (not CJ PreK students), 4-7 pm @ K-1 South Entrance (walker door). Must bring four required documents (see below).
March 24: Screening & Enrollment for 2020-21 Kindergartners (not CJ PreK students), 4-7 pm @ K-1 South Entrance (walker door). Must bring four required documents (see below).
March 27: Intermediate Honor Roll Assembly, 6th grade-8:30 am, 5th-9:15 am, 4th-10 am
March 27: CJ Day - Show your school spirit by wearing RED & WHITE
April 2: Community & Education Awards Banquet, $30, Emerson Event Center, 2707 E 32nd Street in Joplin, 5:30 pm
April 2-4: HS Spring Play "The Curious Savage", 7 pm at Stark Arts Center
April 5: HS Spring Play "The Curious Savage", 3 pm at Stark Arts Center
April 5: FCCLA Community Easter Egg Hunt, 2 pm at Center Creek Park, 201 Valley Lane (birth-12 yrs can participate) - Rain reschedule date will be April 11
April 10: No School for students or staff - Good Friday
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For more information, check out your
student's building newsletter or daily announcements:
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The Cookie Chronicle: Preschooler P.O.V.
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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 interview a special guest, my granddaughter Madelyn. She gives us her Preschooler point of view on what she expects next year as a Bulldog Kindergartner." Click on the image below to watch.
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Kindergarten Enrollment for 2020-21 is now open!
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Mandatory screening & enrollment nights
for students who are not in Carl Junction Preschool
(Preschool families have a "send-in with student option" to complete):
When: Monday, March 23 or Tuesday, March 24
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm - drop in, process should take around an hour
Where: K-1 South Entrance (Walker Door)
All incoming Kindergarten students who are not currently in Carl Junction Preschool and at least one parent or guardian must attend a required screening and enrollment evening. Families should have registered for Kindergarten online prior to the event by using the
Parent Portal
system. If you have not yet registered follow the directions on our
webpage
, or call 417-649-7045 to sign up as soon as possible.
Every attendee at the screening/enrollment must bring all
four required documents
to the event or the enrollment and screening will not be performed. Until these documents are received we will not be able to assign your child to a Kindergarten classroom at Carl Junction for next school year.
We are excited to meet your new K students (be sure to bring your documents) on one of the evenings listed above!
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Sometimes we feel like we are protected from things that happen in faraway places because we live in southwest Missouri. We hope that the Coronavirus doesn't invade our community but we want you to know that we are continuing to monitor the COVID-19 data and information with our local health departments. At school, we are talking to our students about handwashing and healthy habits. Our maintenance staff is also taking additional measures to keep germs at a minimum. At home, you can disinfect your family's phones, Chromebooks, and other devices. Click here to read the letter that was sent to parents' email addresses.
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Next year's school calendar has been approved by our Board of Education.
Due to state law changes, this calendar looks a little different than previous years. View below.
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Please complete the Census. Your participation matters!
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This month, homes across the country will receive invitations to complete the 2020 U.S. Census. You can respond online, by phone, or by email.
Census data determine the distribution of more than $800 billion, including to programs that help our students - breakfast and lunch programs, afterschool programs, special education programs, programs for students facing homelessness or English language learners.
When children and their families go uncounted, schools don't receive the resources they need. An accurate census count is the critical first step to helping educators address the needs of every child who walks through their doors.
Shape your community. Have a say in your services. Invest in our schools.
Ensure that Carl Junction Schools and students receive the proper federal funding.
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Garoutte chosen as National Presidential Scholar Candidate
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Carl Junction Senior Audrey Garoutte has been named as a candidate in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Audrey is the daughter of Michael and Susan Garoutte of Carl Junction.
Only 4,500 candidates were selected for this National Honor from the approximately 3.6 million graduating high school students nationwide. This program selects distinguished seniors for their accomplishments in academic success, leadership, service to school and community.
Candidates are selected by invitation only. Approximately 600 students will be selected as semifinalists in April, from that pool, up to 161 students are finally chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars.
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Shallenburger chosen for Golden Lion
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Lakyn Shallenburger has received the regional Golden Lion Award. 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. Each month, one student is selected for this recognition and for it, receives a $1000 scholarship to Missouri Southern State University.
Lakyn is very involved volunteering in the School District. With Service Learning, she participates in Reading Buddies and Team Bulldog mentoring younger students. She also volunteers with the district’s Bright Futures program and is currently assisting in the organization of a dog walking event to benefit the Joplin Humane Society.
After graduation, Lakyn has plans to attend Missouri Southern and major in Human Resource Management.
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Globe selects Chandler for HOOT
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Congratulations to Intermediate Special Education teacher Christina Chandler 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. He 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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When: Friday, March 13
Time: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: HS Indoor Facility
Student Council is hosting their bi-annual community blood drive.
Students over the age of 17, community members, and faculty are invited to participate.
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High School presents Spring Play
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A cast of Carl Junction High School actors will present John Patrick's,
The Curious Savage
. A comedy lampooning definitions of sanity, foundations of loyalty, and authenticity of friendships.
Tickets sold at the door.
CJ Students $2, Adults $5, and CJ Staff is free.
Show Performances:
Dates & Times: April 2, 3, & 4 @ 7 pm
& April 5 @ 3 pm
Location: Stark Performing Arts Center
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Storm Shelter Information
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Our district is grateful for the community support we received to build the FEMA-rated safe room shelters that are now in each of our school complexes. They provide an invaluable safety resource for our students.
But did you know, the shelter at the High School building will is open for
public use
when NOAA issues Severe Thunderstorm Warnings or Tornado Warnings are issued regardless of the time of day (as capacity allows)?!
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Trophies at Debate Tournament
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A group of Carl Junction High School students recently competed in the regional debate tournament, the Webb City Novice Invitational.
Three of these students earned trophies: Eden Alford - 2nd place in the Public Forum Debate, Cutler Richmond - 4th place in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate, and Karma McGinnis – 2nd place in the Public Forum Debate.
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Eden Alford, Cutler Richmond, & Karma McGinnis
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National School Breakfast Week
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Our elementary buildings had some fun the week of March 2-6 as they celebrated National School Breakfast week. This is an initiative designed to educate and excite our families on the benefits of eating school breakfast to start your week. The theme was "School Breakfast is Out of this World".
Did you know that each day our awesome cafeterias prepare a warm breakfast available to all students in the district beginning at 7:40?!
Delicious choices include breakfast pizza, biscuits and gravy, and French toast! See this month's menu here:
www.cjr1.org/page/2721
You are welcome to fill out a free and reduced meal form at any time during the school year in any school office.
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- Athletic Calendar Spring sports calendars will be updated soon.
- Follow all of your favorite Bulldog teams on the Athletic website.
- Admission to High School and Jr. High Athletics: $4/adults & $2/students
- Sporting events are live-streamed by our fan volunteers or CJHS students. Bulldog Broadcast Network
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Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year
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CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Basketball player, Katie Scott for being named the 2019-20 Gatorade Missouri Girls Basketball Player of the Year!!!!
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Scott as Missouri’s best high school girls basketball player. She is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year to be announced later in March. See the complete article here:
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Girls Varsity Basketball team claims 5th straight District title
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The Carl Junction Girls Basketball team enters the State Tournament with a 27-0 record. They defeated the #2 team, West Plains, in the Sectional Round on Tuesday and will play in Quarterfinals on Saturday at Southwest Baptist University at 1 pm.
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State Wrestling Champions
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Congratulations to Jesse Cassatt on being the Class 3, 195-pound State Champion!
Other Bulldog medalists included:
- Jackson White who placed 2nd, in the 182-pound class
- Micah Lieberman who placed 3rd, in the 285-pound class
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CJ Swim competed in the
Class 1 Swim State
Championships. Finalists included:
- 13th place in the 200 yard freestyle relay - Ally Montez, Emma Lacey, Skyler Sundy, Carsyn Smith
- 11th place in the 100 yard backstroke - Skyler Sundy
- 13th place in the 100 yard breaststroke - Emma Lacey
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From L to R: Ally Montez, Emma Lacey, Skyler Sundy, and Carsyn Smith
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Boys Basketball Season Wrap-up
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Boys Basketball finished their season with a loss to Neosho in second round of the District competition.
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Volleyball Academic All-State
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Congratulations to the members of CJ Volleyball 2019 who were selected to Academic All-State. Accumulative GPA must be above 3.60 to qualify.
Front Row, L to R: Dani Wrensch, Cortni Deem, Maggie Brown, Ellie Lawson
Back Row, L to R: McKenna Jones, Salma Lewis, Jillian Kennedy, Logan Jones, and Abigale Wilson.
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