Will Rogers Junior High

When an archaeologist extracts fossils from the earth, they must use extreme care to not damage or compromise the fossil while removing it. In Mrs. Simmonds Science class, students are simulating paleontologists and extracting ‘fossils’ without damaging them - here's the hard part, they use chocolate chip cookies as the fossils! I hope they don't accidentally EAT them! 🍪 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The lights, the trees, and the increased events on the calendar may have given you some clues that the holiday season is in full swing. The following is our holiday schedule. ❄December 25, 2023 - January 7, 2024 - CPS Closed ❄January 8, 2024 - Staff Professional Development Day. ❄January 9, 2024 - Students Return May you and your loved ones make memories that will fill your hearts and homes with joy this holiday season.

It's not too early to start planning your summer! 🏐 Zebra Volleyball Camp, June 5th - 7th 🏐 3rd - 6th graders: 10a - 12p 7th - 9th graers: 1p - 3p $40/camper Hosted by CHS Coaches Contact: coachjackson16@gmail.com More Info: https://5il.co/tb7g #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It was Teamwork Tuesday for our mentor group. During Teamwork Tuesdays, students are teamed up to get to know each other, with older students mentoring and younger students benefitting from the guidance. The students did a scavenger hunt around the school and played "mini" games! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have some RUNNERS at WRJH! 🏃🏼‍♀️ Mrs. Luginbill, our assistant principal, and Mrs. Esau, one of our teachers, ran the Route 66 MARATHON over the holiday break! WOW! That is amazing! We hope they recovered with lots of turkey and dressing! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Esau's class has a very special visitor! Jolly Jerry, (or JJ) shows up it different places every morning! Sometimes he's doing funny things, sometimes he's sleepy, and sometimes he's in t-r-o-u-b-l-e! The students love to look for him every morning and find out what silly things he was doing the night before! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The battles continue... In Coach Dexter's class, students are researching different battles fought by the Americans and British. To get students more interested, sometimes a change of scenery is needed. During this research, students worked in groups in the cafeteria. #CPSZEBRPRIDE

Did you know the first Thanksgiving likely had corn, beans and squash along with their turkeys? Our Native American Club learned all about the "3 Sisters" of corn, beans and squash and how important they are to Native American history. They also made corn lapel pins and magnets! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The WRJH ❄ WINTER ❄ DANCE will be Friday, Dec. 15th! 6th grade will dance from 6pm-7:30pm. 7th & 8th graders will dance from 7:45pm-9:15pm. TICKETS will be sold during LUNCHES every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of December. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the night of the dance. Students may wear Christmas PJ's, ugly Christmas sweaters or fancy dress. Dress codes WILL BE ENFORCED. There will be a concession stand for snacks and a professional photo booth. Thanks WRJH PTO! We are excited to dance the night away! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

✨Students of the Month for November✨ Congratulations to the Will Rogers Junior High students of the month for November- 6th grade: Braelynn Walden 7th grade: Jackziri Gallardo-Vargas 8th grade: Lluvia Diaz-Madrigal Way to go! We are so proud of you! 🎉 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Rahn and Ms. Lile took 5 teams of WRJH Native American students to attend the Native American STEM Competition at the University of Tulsa. Students competed in various areas including► Scavenger Hunt Physics challenge Meteorological adventure Science/Math Olympiad Engineering Activities While students were competing, teachers were learning about TU’s rowing team and how they are creating STEM curriculum to integrate STEM & rowing. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Mrs. Boyd's science class we are learning about Fossils and the Fossil Record. We made a mold fossil and then allowed minerals and water to seep in and make a cast fossil. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's HoLiDaY time! We are celebrating the season with DrEsS UP days! Starting tomorrow, we will celebrate with a different dress up each day until break! 12/7-wear red and green 12/8-wear your favorite holiday shirt 12/11-wear holiday socks 12/12-wear white 12/13-wear plaid 12/14-wear red and white 12/15-wear Christmas pj's 12/18-wear Christmas HAIR DO 12/19-wear antlers or a Santa hat 12/20-wear Hawaiian shirt 12/21-wear green 12/22-wear your UGLY Christmas sweater #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The WRJH Holiday band concert was a great success! Thank you to our incredible band leaders and students for a great concert to kick off the Holiday Season! 🎄 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

This week in Coach Dexter's History class students learned about Valley Forge! One of the most trying times in American History was when all that soldiers had to eat was Firecake. Firecake ingredients are water, flour, and salt! Students were treated to the life of a Revolutionary War soldier and got to eat fire cake!! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in Ms. Steffey's 7th grade science class built & tested jousting cars. Teams competed in a jousting tournament to learn about energy transformation and the effects of mass on speed and force. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The WRJH ❄ WINTER ❄ DANCE will be Friday, Dec. 15th! 6th grade will dance from 6pm-7:30pm 7th & 8th graders will dance from 7:45pm-9:15pm TICKETS will be sold during LUNCHES every Monday, Wednesday and Friday of December. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 the night of the dance. Students may wear Christmas PJ's, ugly Christmas sweaters or fancy dress. Dress codes WILL BE ENFORCED. There will be a concession stand for snacks and a professional photo booth. Thanks WRJH PTO! We are excited to dance the night away! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WRJH has several hobby clubs that meet after school. Chess Club is one of our popular clubs. Students learn the best way to outplay their opponent. Chess has many benefits - including helping with memory and learning planning skills. Chess Club is open to all of our students and meets after school on Tuesdays. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

8th graders in Dr. Young's English classes enjoyed hot cocoa while reading The Outsiders on their first days back from Thanksgiving break. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

🎄It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Mrs. Highley's room! 🎄 Students took a break from reading to decorate the tree. Sometimes a brain break is all you need to get right back into school work! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE