Will Rogers Junior High

As you prepare to go back to school remember it is a good time to wash coats, hats, gloves, and book bags, etc. to help limit the spread of germs. You can also use disinfectant wipes on items like book covers, binders, folders, and other items that can’t be washed. Thanks for helping keep our students and staff healthy. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #AttendanceMatters

Construction update:

Update- due to construction delays, the new drop off procedures will NOT begin until Wednesday, Jan. 8. Please use normal drop off and pick up procedures Monday and Tuesday. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Staff spotlight on Mr. Buzzelli: I grew up in Claremore and developed a passion for math and health sciences. That later evolved into a passion for helping others progress in these areas, and I couldn't think of a better place to help young mathematicians and wrestlers than Claremore Public Schools. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Welcome to our very first Fridays With Frazier, a new series to help keep our community informed about what gives our district and city its #CPSZEBRAPRIDE. Our goals are to keep an open line of communication, to reach all our community, and help disseminate accurate and up-to-date information utilizing all modern mediums. You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/eqlRqUBUJS4 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

UPDATE- This will air on Jan. 12 at 8pm on ABC! Tune in and watch one of our own on TV! Shelby is one of our students here at WRJH! She will be featured on "Kids Say the Darndest Things" tentatively scheduled to air on Nov. 3, on channel 8 at 7pm. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Behind the scenes of the launch of our new VLOG "Fridays with Frazier". A series we will run to keep you up-to-date on the progress of the #ZEBRABOND2019 projects, interview teachers, spotlight, and celebrate those that fill us with #CPSZEBRAPRIDE! Launch January 4th.

T.S. Eliot, "Little Gidding" "Last year's words belong to last year's language. And next year's words await another voice." What word(s) will give your 2020 direction? #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in Mrs. Shilling's Current Events class voted on Current Events subjects they thought would be interesting to research. They conducted research in class on a sports injury topic they found most interesting, such as sports with the most injuries, the worst sports injury to date, the most common injuries in a student's favorite sport, the number of medical professionals on the sideline of an NFL game, and major vs minor injuries in a student's favorite sport. Then the students printed their information and visuals, created a poster board, and presented their research to the class. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

How do you do a final in PE class? Push ups! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

7th grade English teachers made learning rewarding! They gave their students a comprehensive vocabulary test on the 100 words they have been learning this semester, for the first 25 words correct, the students got a bowl of ice cream! For every 15 more, they got a topping added to their ice cream! We would also like to thank all the parents who donated ice cream and supplies! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

MANY mini TEACHERS! Choir students in Mrs. Shilling's class are making Music Theory Presentations. These presentations are student led projects where the students gave the history of the music theory topic, discussed why it’s important, taught the music theory topic, then created and led an activity to reinforce learning. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Newbury's class finished their Egg Drop project with about half of the contraptions protecting the egg and the other half not protecting the egg. Students learned a lot about logic and teamwork in this experiment. And also how messy a broken egg can be to clean up! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Twas the Night Before Christmas For Teachers - By Joyce Luke 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school Not a pupil was silent, no matter what rule. The children were busy with paper and paste; The mess that they made with it couldn't be faced. The teacher half frantic and almost in tears, Had just settled down to work with her dears, When out in the hall there arose such a clatter up sprang the kids to see what was the matter! Away to the door they all flew like a flash; The one who was leading went down with a crash. Then what to their wondering eyes did appear But a green Christmas tree! (To decorate I fear!) When the teacher saw this, she almost grew sick. She knew in a moment it must be Old Nick! She ran to the door (all her efforts were vain) But she shouted, and stamped, and she called them by name; "Now Tommy! Now Sandy, Now Judy and Harry! Stop Billy! Stop Robert! Stop Donny and Sherry! Now get to your places get away from the hall Now get away! Get away! Get away all! As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly The pupils, pell mell, started scurrying by. They ran to the blackboard and skipped down the aisle; Their faces were shining and each had a smile. First came a basket of popcorn to string Then came the Christmas tree (menacing thing). As the tree was brought in there arose a great shout; The pupils were merrily romping about. The state they were in could lead to a riot; The teacher was sure, if allowed, they would try it. Her nerves how they jangled! Her temples were throbbing! The rush of her breath sounded almost like sobbing! The lines of her face were as fixed as a mask; It was plain that she didn't feel up to her task. The look in her eye would have tamed a wild steer, But the children ignored it; they did every year. A tear from her eye and a shake of her head Soon led me to think that she wished she were dead. She spoke not a word but went straight to her work, Strung all the popcorn which broke with a jerk. But at last it was finished and placed on the tree; Then came the bell and the children were free. Their shrill little voices soon faded away And peace was restored at the end of the day. As she looked at the Christmas tree glistening and tall, She smiled as she whispered, "Merry Christmas to All"!!

Mrs Rahn’s 6th Grade Alt. Tech-Ed students invented & coded their own video games. They also built their own sensors with conductive materials to mimic the computer’s keys to demonstrate their knowledge of circuitry and the understanding of the flow of electricity. After they built their games, Mrs. Rahn’s students invited third graders from Roosa and 7th & 8th graders from Mr. Isenbart’s class to come and play their games! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

When a student needs help, a teacher is there. One of our office aides was having trouble with his Algebra 1, and Mrs. Province was on her plan. She stopped when she saw him having trouble, sat with him, and helped him with his work. Mrs. Province is one of our 7th grade teachers. The student is an 8th grader, and not in her class. "Teachers do more than teach, and their impact extends far beyond the classroom. As a teacher, you are more than just an educator: you are a mentor, a confidant and a friend. One of the most common reasons to become a teacher is to make a difference in the lives of as many students as you can." - Taylor Mali, a renowned poet, education advocate and former teacher. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE  

Mrs. Bacon's EL class are learning American traditions at Christmas time - and explaining measurements and ingredients. They also got to decorate them, which was exciting to them! This was the first time for them to decorate Christmas cookies! And they tasted pretty good, too! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Construction update:

Congratulations to our December students of the month: Brieanna Padilla, 6th grade (tie) Madalynn Spencer, 6th grade (tie) Nicole Gray, 7th grade Meredith Andrews, 8th grade #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Will Rogers Junior High competed this weekend at the Catoosa VEX Robotic Tournament. We had 5 of the 6 teams in the top 11 after qualifying. The teams did awesome! Team 8634B won the Judges award and Team 2634A won the Design award. Teams 8634F and 8634E paired up to win the tournament! What a great representation of #CPSZEBRAPRIDE!