Will Rogers Junior High

High School Physical Science students went on an exciting journey of discovery as they experimented with different colors of light. With their 'laser fingers', they used the colors to make white light and see the interactions of the different wavelengths! It was a captivating experience that not only sparked their curiosity but also illuminated (pun intended!) the principles of light and color in a hands-on and engaging way. Laser fingers are fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hammack's class is not only getting some exercise and sunshine by walking to the Claremore Public Library, but they're also exploring the magical world of books and the joy of reading! Plus, going to the library as a class gives students a chance to to connect with each other over books, share stories, and even engage in friendly competition to see who can read the most books! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Earth Day🌎 is a reminder to protect our planet! Show you care about our environment all year round by reducing waste, conserving energy, and supporting sustainable practices. And wear a ZEBRA Earth Day shirt to show your commitment to our planet! In honor of Earth Day, we're selling Earth Day shirts at school. All proceeds will go toward buying supplies for our science classes. Show your support for our planet and our school by ordering your shirt today! Order forms are available in the office, or order online here: https://wrjhearthday.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Y•E•A•R•B•O•O•K•S It's not too late... ORDER NOW! Don't miss out on your opportunity to get your student's yearbook! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1047707/Will-Rogers-Junior-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230614081557760121/CATALOG_SHOP/ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Williams class is working on a unit about the earth’s orbit and how this relates to leap year. They made a sundial as a reinforcement activity demonstrating that the earth is continuously turning on its axis. What a fun and interactive way to learn about the earth's orbit and leap year! Making a sundial is a great hands-on activity that helps students understand the concept of the earth's rotation on its axis and how it relates to the passage of time. It's also a creative way to demonstrate the practical applications of science and math in the real world! And it's lots of fun! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

March is Music in our Schools Month! 🎶 This month is a great time to celebrate the importance of music education in schools. Music can have such a positive impact on students' development, from boosting creativity and self-expression to improving focus and teamwork! The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school is where all children should have access to music. We will celebrate music all month long with photos and videos of our fabulous band and choir students showcasing their amazing talent! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🏐VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS🏐 WRJH volleyball tryouts will be March 25 and 26 at 4pm at the New Gym. Athletes must wear athletic clothing and shoes. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We are hiring individuals passionate about positively influencing children's lives by bringing a smile, a kind word, or a friendly high five. Our top priority is recruiting applicants dedicated to helping all students reach their full potential. These flexible career opportunities offer a schedule with nights, weekends, and holidays off. We believe that our employees and students are our most valuable resources, and we strive to build a community, a team, and a family. We encourage you to apply today if you want to join our team. We are looking for substitutes and bus drivers, and we also have openings in child nutrition. You can find the application links below. Substitutes & Bus Drivers ➡ https://www.claremore.k12.ok.us/article/972944 Child Nutrition ➡ https://us.sodexo.com/careers #CPSZEBRAPRIDE APPLY TODAY #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Claremore Zebras Volleyball Tryouts (2024 Season) Be a part of one of the state's best programs! __________ 📅 March 25 and 26th 🕓 Junior High Tryouts - 4:00PM 🕕 High School Tryouts - 6:00 PM __________ 🏐 JUNIOR HIGH - For students who will be 7th and 8th graders for the 2024-25 school year. 🏐 HIGH SCHOOL - For students who will be 9th - 12th graders for the 2024-25 school year. Contact Coach Jackson at derek.jackson@claremore.k12.ok.us

The BOOK FAIR starts MONDAY! Get ready to start browsing our fabulous book fair! Book fairs are a great way to encourage reading and make books accessible to students. They also create a buzz of excitement around literature and can introduce students to new authors, genres, and topics. Our book fair will open at 8:15am and stay open late on Tuesday during parent / teacher conferences. OR shop online anytime at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wrjh #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

For Read Across America week, our art students drew the Cat in the Hat! That sounds like a fun and creative way to celebrate Read Across America Week! Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" is such a classic children's book, and it's great to see students using their artistic skills to bring the story to life. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. Fudge's class, students learned about how nature is a popular theme in poetry. They went outside and wrote haikus and tankas about nature. That sounds like a lovely way to spend the day! Both haikus and tankas are short forms of poetry that originated in Japan and often focus on nature themes. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

GEAR UP staff will be at ZAP at Claremore High School on March 28, from 4-7 PM, in the Makerspace. While you are there enrolling with your 8th grader, and have questions about Oklahoma’s Promise, please stop by. If your student is a junior parent, remember that this is the last year to apply. Contact Debra Keil, dkeil@osrhe.edu if you want more information. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hammack's class is getting a real life science lesson! They are examining owl pellets and matching bones to the animals they came from. It takes patience, attention to detail and critical thinking to piece together the puzzle- but how rewarding when they figure it out! This is one science experience the students won't likely forget! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's School Social Worker Week and we are so happy to have Mrs. Jones here to help the needs of our students! Social workers often work behind the scenes, and it's great to see her working with our students. We appreciate you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The boys brought home some hardware, too! 🏅 Congrats to our WRJH Boys Tennis team for their WINS at their tennis tournament! We are proud of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼Attention 8th grade parents‼ If you haven't scheduled an appointment for ZAP, please use the link below. This is for enrollment in high school, and for you to meet your student's ZAP advisor. *Be sure to choose your student's ZAP advisor with ZAP enrollment under their name/time slot* https://www.myconferencetime.com/claremorehs/ Also, if your student missed any of the previous ZAP meetings, your student's packet will go home with them to fill out before the conferences on the 28th. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's National School Breakfast Week 🥣 And the best way to start the day is a nutritional breakfast-especially for growing kids! Thanks to our wonderful cafeteria workers, students are able to do just that! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Another Teamwork Tuesday is in the books! Our mentoring groups are a great way for students to get to know other students and to see older students mentoring and playing games with younger students. Not only does it promote a sense of community within the school, but it also helps foster leadership skills and empathy in the older students while providing guidance and support to the younger ones. And who doesn't like a J' Farley's burger?! 😊 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Who said studying can't be fun? Ms. Prine's class is definitely thinking outside the box by using a board game to help review the material from "The Outsiders" book. Board games are a great way to make learning interactive and engaging, and way more fun than just reading notes! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE