Will Rogers Junior High

Who's ready for a RELAY race? Students in Mrs. Mercer's class had a "relay" race to practice writing good claims. They are learning about Argumentative writing and how to identify good claims when given sentences! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We may be a little late with this post, but had to share! Mrs. Shilling's students celebrated the “Month of Santa Paws” and this year’s Current Events students wanted to continue the celebration that last year's students began. They organized and celebrated with a gift exchange of pet related items that were donated to the Claremore Animal Shelter. What a GREAT service these students are doing! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

For Black History Month, Mrs. Brunjes-Hall's Art students painted portraits of prominent black artists inspired by the art quilts of Bisa Butler. Mrs. Butler's work can be viewed at www.busabutler.com. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

💖 It's February and we want to share the LOVE! 💖 " I love about my school is all my students! The students are brilliant and talented, loving and so funny. Best middle schoolers EVER! " - Mrs. Steffey, Will Rogers Junior High #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in Current Events class took psychologist Taylor Hartman’s Color Code personality assessment. Students made hypothesis of our principals personalities and asked them to take the test to see the results. They celebrated everybody’s differences by marbling paper in the proper personality color ratios. To inform the principals, they marbled paper for them and presented them with crazy gifts! What a fun activity! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Another #PublicSchoolProud teacher, Mrs. Bacon, wanted to let her fellow teacher (and friend) know how much she is valued. Here's some of what she wrote: "You are one of the most valuable teachers in our building! You are so smart about the foundations of Reading, interventions, GE, and SO many more things. You are so professional, and a perfect example of a person who has a passion for learning, love of school and sports, and a firm advocate of consistency... the list could go on. We (me) would not want do this job without you. I am so proud of you, so proud to teach with you, and so thankful that you are a true transparent friend." Thanks for sharing, Mrs. Bacon. And thanks for being an amazing, VALUED public school teacher, Mrs. Hurt! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📷 TODAY'S DL PHOTO CHALLENGE - POST A PIC OF YOUR STUDENT READING ON OUR FB PAGE! 📚 Why reading 20 minutes is so important to do EVERY. SINGLE. DAY! 3 students - 3 results 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔 reads 20 minutes a day = 3600 minutes & 1,800,000 words in a school year. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗕 reads 5 minutes a day = 900 minutes & 282,000 words in a school year. 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖 reads 1 minute a day = 180 minutes & 8,000 words in a school year. 🏆 What site will post the most photos? We’ll announce it on Friday. Read more here: https://5il.co/1658n #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

During this #PublicSchoolProud week we are sharing how much teachers value each other and their teaching abilities. Ms. Phariss wanted Mrs. Stout to know she values her "Pod Partner" not only as a teacher, but as a friend, too. Here's a little of what she wrote: "Thank you so much for all you do for your school. The way you care for your students is so evident! The students feel safe around you, which allows them to learn more. Thank you for all you are doing for your students and your fellow teachers. I am so grateful for all the help you have given me! I value you so much!" Thanks to all our amazing public school teachers! We value each of you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Last week in Mrs. Roach‘s art class, they were studying contemporary artists who draw stylized hearts. They came up with some exciting compositions just in time for Valentine’s Day! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

📷 PHOTO CHALLENGE! We miss our students! We'd love to see their faces. Snap a pic of them in their distance-leaning spaces and post it in the comments of our Facebook page - be sure to add your school. We'll see what school has the most entries and announce the winner on Friday. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

One more "What I Love About My School" for #PublicSchoolProud week. Edward says, “I love Robotics and how close my classes are together. The teachers and the students are great. And I also love the fact that we learn something new every day." We love our students! And we are PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's #PublicSchoolProud week and we are asking students their favorite thing about our school! Ruby says, "My favorite thing about school is seeing my teachers!" Thanks, Ruby! #PublicSchoolProud #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

WATERMELON ART!🍉 Mrs. Brunjes- Hall's Art class made plaster bowls decorated with strawberry designs. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's #PublicSchoolProud week and we are asking students their favorite thing about our school! Ella says, "I love my school because of the interactions I have every day and the environment the teachers make." What a great thing to say, Ella! We love our students! #PublicSchoolProud #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's #PublicSchoolProud week and we are asking students their favorite thing about our school! Dan and Saxton agree- their favorite thing about school is Coach Knoke's History class! #PublicSchoolProud #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's #PublicSchoolProud week and we are asking students their favorite thing about our school! Josh says, "the Principals and teachers are my favorite thing about coming to school every day!" Thanks, Josh! #PublicSchoolProud #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

TWINNING FOR TWO'S DAY! 2-22-22! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's TWO's DAY! 2-22-22! We are celebrating this special day by TWINNING! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in our Current Events classes organized an event to celebrate the “National Day of the Month” This event was National Pretzel Month, National Caramel Month and National Apple Month! We had apples, pretzels, and caramel. And many students tried apple butter on toast for the first time! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

For PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD week, we asked our teachers why public education is IMPORTANT to them. Mrs. Naegele says, "I attended fourteen different schools during my childhood and moved so many times that I have lost count. Not all of my childhood was abysmal, but there were many times that we lived in houses with no running water, heat, or electricity and did not know where our next meal would come from. Thankfully, I was blessed to have public school teachers and counselors that saw beyond the dirty little transient kid, and saw me. They challenged me to dream and to be tenacious in my pursuit of my goal to become a teacher. Those teachers and counselors took an interest in me and helped me navigate the education system as well as the college admissions and financial aid process. It is because of them, that I am a teacher now. I believe EVERY child can learn to high levels and deserves the opportunity to follow their dreams. Public education opens that door for EVERY child regardless of their situation. I am beyond thankful that I was given that opportunity and it is my greatest desire that every child be afforded the same." #RedforEd #PublicSchoolProud #CPSZEBRAPRIDE