Will Rogers Junior High

✨Staff Spotlight✨ My name is Rhonda Bart and I teach 6th grade math at WRJH. I was born and raised in Claremore. My husband and I have been married for 27 years and have 3 amazing children. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Oklahoma State University and my Master’s Degree in Middle School Math and Science from the University of Tulsa. This is my 28th year of teaching. I teach because throughout my years as a student in Claremore Public Schools, I had many teachers who believed in me and worked hard to help me succeed. I want to be that teacher for my students. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. Boyd's Native American Club, students made corn husk dolls. Corn husk dolls have been made by Northeastern Native Americans for more than a thousand years, since the beginning of corn agriculture. They would soak the dried corn husks in water to make the dolls for their children to play with while they did their work. Native American Club meets weekly after school. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We've had a great season for Choir! 🎶 Emmalynn Roberts made Children's All State as a Soprano 1. She is our first 6th grader to make Children's All State! She participated in a virtual conference and videoed her performance and choreography to submit for a virtual performance. Way to go, Emmalynn! Elyson Trosky is a 7th grader who made OCDA Junior High All State. She came to school on a weekend to participate in a virtual conference with the best Junior High singers in the state of Oklahoma led by a world class clinician. She also video'd her performance and submitted for a virtual choir performance. What an accomplishment! Congratulations! We are so proud of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WIN (What I Need) class is a 30 minute class where all students have targeted instruction based on their needs in Math and English. In Ms. Blankenship's WIN class, students did a text structure sort. They worked in groups to sort on paper before sorting digitally on their own. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How often do you work out your brain? 🧠 Mrs. Lee's sixth-grade English class is practicing reading stamina- reading for a long period of time without becoming distracted. Using this brain power helps with comprehension and focus. What is your reading stamina? 🕢 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨Staff Spotlight✨ My name is Tommy Rogers. I am from Sand Springs, Ok. I went to college at Ft. Hays State University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University for my undergraduate and received my masters at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I have been teaching and coaching for nine years! My why is very simple: the kids. I want to be a positive role model for the children in our hallways. I attempt to build relationships with every student within the school. I would not be where I am today if it were not for all of my past teachers and coaches! I hope to have the same impact on my kids as my former teachers and coaches have had on me. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What would you do if you were trapped in a cenote and only had a few minutes to escape? Mrs. Rice's Geography class had to figure that out! The students discovered that they had been trapped in a cenote by the Mayan Rain God. In order to escape, they had to decipher codes to unlock five different locks. All while learning about Mayan territory, culture, symbols, etc. Did they succeed? Did they escape? The answers are in the pictures! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Remember to SPRING FORWARD! Daylight Saving Time gives us the opportunity to make better use of the natural daylight. Over the past 100 years, Daylight Savings Time has seen several changes on how it has been observed. Who knew that an hour could make such a difference in our lives? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What do you do when two junior high boys challenge you to a push up contest? You show them how it's done! 💪 Mr. Young=70 Student=50 #ZEBRASTRONG #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼Reminder to 6th grade parents‼ All students entering 7th grade - traditional or virtual - must have their Tdap booster. Spring is a great time to schedule that appointment! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

What do you do right before spring break, to keep the students engaged? A marshmallow challenge! Mrs. Lohmann's math class was challenged to sketch out and then build the tallest free standing tower that would support a large marshmallow on the top. They had to work in groups, learn what materials were stronger than others, how engineering failures can happen, and techniques of different materials. The materials were spaghetti noodles, one yard of string, and one yard of tape. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the following 8th Grade Band students for their performance at the OSSAA District Solo and Ensemble contest at Claremore High School Saturday: Logan Henson-Tenor Saxophone-Excellent rating Andrew Hunt-Flute-Superior rating McKinley Mendes-Clarinet-Superior rating Josiah Miller-Trumpet-Superior rating Bryce Rhoades-Tuba-Superior rating 🎷🎺🎷🎺 Way to go! 🎉 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨Staff Spotlight✨ My name is Michael Davis. I grew up in Chouteau, Ok and went to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M after graduating high school. I received my associates degree there, then went on to Oklahoma State University where I received my bachelors degree in secondary education. I have been teaching at WRJH for 5 years. I became a teacher to make a positive difference in the lives of our students and spark their interest in learning about the world around them. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

#TechTipTuesday will show parents how to use the online enrollment system. Complete your student’s enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year online through the Student’s Record Portal. This #TechTipTuesday will show parents and guardians how to access Claremore Public School’s student information system and the Student’s Record Portal. To access the student records portal, visit https://ok.wengage.com/claremore. If you don’t have access to your account, please contact the CPS Wengage Administrator at lkibbe@claremore.k12.ok.us. For more information or to see the entire training provided by WENGAGE, visit the portal and click the Training Video at the top left of the screen. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE Instructional video: https://youtu.be/Ay7K1SP6tDw Written instructions: https://5il.co/qeo0

What do you do on the first nice ☀ day after a record-breaking cold snap? English class outside! Ms. Blankenship's English class decided it was too nice to be indoors, so they took their books and laptops and worked outside! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎗JOIN THE FIGHT! Order today! Cancer may feel like someone else's fight if you have not experienced it in your own life. But CHS has decided THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT! Over the past four years, the ZUAC (Zebras United Against Cancer) Committee has helped raise over 9K to help our ZEBRA family members fighting this disease directly. We have supported students & employees with Lymphoma, Prostate Cancer, Leukemia, Ewings Sarcoma, Breast Cancer, & Pancreatic Cancer in our elementary schools, our junior high, and our high school. We have experienced this disease as a family district-wide. This is why our theme this year is "THEIR FIGHT IS OUR FIGHT" because family takes care of family. Although all our clubs contribute to the fundraising, the ZUAC t-shirt sales are the largest part of our efforts. We hope you will be a part of showing our #CPSZEBRPRIDE and giving hope to our ZEBRA family members. Zebras United Against Cancer t-shirt now on sale. Order online here https://cheap-tee.com/claremore_zuac_21/shop/home Print an order form https://bit.ly/3kJ3pSH Thank you! 2020-21 ZUAC Committee Caroline Cowherd, Cash Flegal, Brooklyn Boatman, and Leah Kruger #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨Staff Spotlight✨ My name is Anthony Buzzelli and I teach 7th grade math at WRJH. I graduated from Claremore High School and then Northeastern State University. This is my 4th year teaching. My "why" is to help develop the next generation become the best people they can be #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Parent/Teacher conferences are this Thursday, March 11. We will utilize My Conference Time to schedule individual appointments. Follow the link below to schedule yours: https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/410148 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

BECOMING A ZEBRA - EARLY ENROLLMENT for Pre-K & New K Who: New PK - New Kindergarten students that did not attend PK here in Claremore Schools. Date: March 8-12, by appointment. Bring: Documents required for enrollment at Claremore Schools. No child will be enrolled without the following information and up-to-date immunization records. ✅ Birth Certificate - Age Requirements are: Early Childhood students must be 4 years old by September 1st. Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by September 1st. ✅ 2 Proofs of Residency (may include utility bill or utility deposit, and a lease agreement, mortgage statement, or county tax statement. P.O. Box addresses are NOT acceptable.) ✅ Immunization Record (must be up-to-date) ✅Parent/ Guardian Driver License ✅CDIB Card (Native American citizenship registration card) if applicable. For more info go to bit.ly/2Mg8Lbv #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Where can you receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Claremore? If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine here is a list of local POD sites we have been made aware of this week. Currently, they are providing vaccines for those in the phase two category. https://5il.co/qars #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #StaySafeToStayInSchool