Will Rogers Junior High

Staff spotlight on Ms. Shelby Wood: My name is Shelby Wood. I teach 6th grade computers here at the Jr. High. I chose Will Rogers Jr. High because it felt like home when I first walked in. I have the best coworkers and students! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Westfall’s seventh grade class finished their plant reproduction lesson by dissecting flowers and identifying their parts and the function of these parts. The room smelled very good all day! A big THANK YOU goes out to Floral Creations and parents who supplied the flowers at no charge! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to the WRJH 7th grade girls basketball team! They WON the Verdigris tournament! GO ZEBRAS! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Pick up your holiday drinks from Chick-fil-A this week! $1 of every gallon sold this month will go to benefit Claremore Public Schools Foundation. Make plans to enjoy Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, or Lemonade at your Thanksgiving table. Their Lemonade is hand squeezed and mixed fresh daily made with either cane sugar (regular) or Splenda (diet). #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

7th grade English students in Mrs. Franklin's class are participating in a mock trial to learn how to state a claim and provide evidence to support it. This is a great way to teach students about public speaking and building confidence in front of a group. It also teaches persuasive writing skills. Mrs. Franklin makes a great judge, too, don't you think? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Staff spotlight on Ms. Savannah Rains: My name is Savannah Rains. I grew up in Disney/Langley, OK and graduated from Ketchum High School in 2006. I attended Cameron University for a bachelors in Secondary Education Social Studies and I am currently working on my masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I am a special education teacher, teaching Social Studies. I chose Will Rogers Jr High because I love the upbeat atmosphere here at the Jr High. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Higgins' Algebra 1 class is learning how to calculate statistics. To help students understand, they are using the OKC Thunder! They are working on players statistics and the amount of player usage for the Thunder, and calculating it. What a great way to learn! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Can a persimmon seed predict our winter weather?Mrs. Westfall’s class decided to test this theory. According to folklore, if you crack open a persimmon seed and look at the shape inside, it can forecast the winter weather. If it's fork shape, winter will be mild. If the seed is spoon shaped, there will be lots of snow, and if it's knife shape, the winter will be bitterly cold that cuts like a knife. So what do this year’s seeds say about the upcoming winter? The class looked at the differences between male and female pine cones. They also cracked open persimmon seeds and found spoon shapes in all the seeds. Looks like we will be getting lots of snow according to our seed investigation! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to Caden Miller and Eli Fouse for making it to the second round of OCDA All State Honor Choir auditions. And congratulations to Lacey Arthur for making ALL STATE TREBLE CHORUS! Lacey is a top singer within the entire state of Oklahoma! What an accomplishment! Way to show your #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We know that being present is important for your child’s learning progress. What can you do to help them be at school every day? • Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. • Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before. • Don’t let your child stay home unless she is truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomach ache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home. • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make her feel comfortable and excited about learning. • Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent. • Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The TOSS Grant is a grant used to fund opportunities in Reading and ELL classes sponsored by Cherokee Nation. This grant funds supplies for activities used in the classroom to promote reading as a foundation to a courageous career. We are trying to show students in REAL life how reading is the foundation for ALL things in life. We must build good foundations of reading to grow up one day and see life after Junior High, showing our students some options for their futures. Today, Dan Newbury from Tulsa Fire Department shared his story of struggling with reading as a young man, and how he has pressed through to become the Fire Captain that he is today! Thank you Dan! You were terrific!

Captain Smoot from the ABLE Commission spoke with WRJH students about the risks of vaping, making good choices, and going over the new policies and consequences of vaping at school. Fines for Vaping/Tobacco Possession at School: 1st Time- $100 or 10 hours of community service 2nd Time- $200 or 20 hours of community service 3rd Time- $300 or 30 hours of community service Students will not be allowed to receive an Oklahoma drivers license until or unless the fine is paid or community service has been completed.

Mrs. Lane's classes are currently working on a mock trial. They are using a case file that includes exhibits and a nonfiction story to pull evidence to prove their case. By working on gathering information and organizing it for their mock trial, they are working on standards that focus on argumentative writing. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

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Staff spotlight on Ms. Gardner: My name is Mallory Gardner and I was born to military parents in Misawa, Japan. I grew up in Houston, Texas after my parents starting working with NASA, and graduated from Clear Lake High School. I was the third generation in my family to attend Oklahoma State, graduating in 2015 with my bachelor's degree. After graduation, I moved to Vacaville, California for a short time before returning to Oklahoma to begin my teaching career in Fall 2017. I currently teach 6th grade English to some of the best students I have ever had the pleasure of teaching! Education has always been a passion for me, so I am beyond excited to have found the perfect home in the best district ever! GO ZEBRAS! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Wednesday was TSA Day at Westside! WRJH students taught elementary students problem solving activities. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Chick-fil-A is thrilled to partner with the Claremore Public Schools Foundation. $1 of every gallon sold this month will go to benefit this worthy organization. Make plans to enjoy Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea, or Lemonade. Our Lemonade is hand squeezed and mixed fresh daily made with either cane sugar (regular) or Splenda (diet). Stock up for your holiday parties! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Congratulations to these WRJH band students for making all-district! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

With the 14-7 win against Tahlequah this past weekend, the Claremore Zebras have earned a spot in the first round of the playoff games. They will make a road trip to McAlester on Friday night. Get out your cold-weather #ZEBRARED and plan on showing your #ZEBRAPRIDE as we take on the Buffalo.

2019 WRJH Veteran's Day Assembly