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WILL ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014
WRMS 4924 DEWEY DRIVE, FAIR OAKS, CA 95628 916-971-7889 PAGE 1
MUSTANG NEWSPrincipal for a DaySteve Parsley, Class of 1979
Steve Parsley, owner of SCP Solar and Green Construction, donated two 250W solar panels to Rogers during his visit as Principal of the Day. Mr. Parsley shared his knowledge of the solar industry and alternative energy with students and answered questions from the student panel. Physical science students used multimeters to measure voltage and current from the solar panels. Mr. Parsley wrote a $500 check in support of Rogers’ TEAM SOLAR, a team of students who will be participating in SMUD’s Solar Regatta on May 8th, at Rancho Seco, in Herald, California.
Rogers’ Seasonal Canned Food Drive
Mrs. Gilmer, our librarian, conducted a successful Book Fair in December. Our profits exceeded $1700.
Students recruited from Book Buddies worked different shifts.
Parents came in after school to make holiday purchases for students and staff.
Mr. Cooper delivered site council approved teacher selected books to enrich classroom curriculum.
Twenty-five families benefitted in this year’s efforts by students, staff, district, and community support for the canned food drive sponsored by student government and PTC.
WILL ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2014
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The Will Rogers Strategic Plan calls out the need for teachers to engage in the development of innovative instruction. To make this possible, teachers at Will Rogers observe each other quarterly to grow and develop their professional skills as a
classroom teacher. This process affords teachers the time and resources to visit and learn from each other. It has already had a positive impact on our students and staff this year and we are only in the first year of implementing this practice.
To quote Mrs. Moore, “I have found this process to be inspirational and informative. It is wonderful to learn from my colleagues.” We are excited about our continued success at Will Rogers and it would not be possible without our amazing staff and super community!
NEW FACES
Math Teacher, Mrs. Esquivel Place holder for Margaret Munger, Art Specialist and former member of Galena Street East.
Librarian and former teacher, Mrs. Sonja Glimer
Vice Principal, Mrs. Sliwa
PRINCIPAL GABRIEL COOPER SHARES STRATEGIC PLAN
Basketball Means Looking Sharp On Game Days and Having Good GradesCoach Hicks holds his boys to a high standard this year with regular grade checks and the boys sport ties on game days. High standards in practice are paying off on the court too. Coach Hicks’s shares his philosophy “Competition is an important element of any sport and as young athletes grow they naturally become more competitive. I don't talk to the kids about "needing to win a game" or "how important it is that we win". I feel my role and that of the parents is helping the athletes develop the ability to deal with competition in a healthy way. Effort and attitude is my focus. If we can achieve that, then chances are we'll win the number of games that we are capable of winning.”
Shout out to Tanner Lohse and his Student Government Students, Denise Seymour, our Parent Liaison Extraordinaire, and the PTC who donated money for the turkeys and potatoes. We were able to provide canned food, potatoes, and a turkey to 25 families. …And, another special SHOUT-OUT to our FANTASTIC PTC for supporting our students and staff—Pizza party rewards, College TailGate BBQ, teacher remembrances, turkeys and potatoes, and the labor of love to make all of these things happen…You ROCK!!!
Thank you for everything you do!
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Nearly 200 eighth graders were asked, “Are you prepared for the storms?” 95% responded NO! The other 5% said, “I have my cell phone and charger.” The remaining 5% like Alina, reported, “My family and I are prepared for the storm. We have candles of the lights go out. We have blankets and sweaters. If we get bored, we have tons of board games.” The San Juan School District cautioned parents to drive carefully to school. Mr. Cooper said, “Over 150 students did not come to school and missed valuable instruction.” Mrs. Connie Franks’s family is prepared for power outages. “We have a camp trailer with propane, refrigerator and generator with food/camping supplies. If advised to “shelter in place”, we would be okay. If we were separated, we would contact the same out of state relative to leave messages for each other. Our cell phones may not work, would use Internet or land line.” Don Freitas said, “We have cooked right in our fireplace.” Mrs. Harper reviewed emergency preparedness with her students and how important it is to have a plan.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DURING WINTER STORMS
6th grader, STACI PARKER was presented with an award in her English class today, as well as a certificate for a free year subscription to Encyclopedia Britannica online (a $70 value) for winning the school spelling bee. She will represent our school at the county contest.
Guest speaker, Carmel J. Pauly, RDA, visited Mr. Hicks and Ms. Metz class and taught students about dental hygiene. She gifted the students toothbrushes, floss, and toothpaste.
LOOKING AT THE NUMBERS
FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL
6th 7th 8th
223 250 228
131 191 153
59% 76% 67%
OVER 2/3 OF WILL ROGERS STUDENTS ARE ON THE
HONOR ROLL
0
75
150
225
300
67%76%59%
153191
131
228250
223
HONOR ROLL
32%
68%
SPELLING BEE CHAMPION
STUDENTS WERE RECOGNIZED DURING
GRADE LEVEL ASSEMBLIESFOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
DURING THE QUARTER.
Landon Regan & Kaden Johnson Whiteman competed with over 320 wrestlers and placed in the C A P I TA L C I T Y C L A S S I C wrestling competition.
SAY NO TO BULLYINGASSEMBLY
The Our Lady of the Assumpt ion food locker has been donating food to our SDC -ILS p r o g r a m . T h i s e n a b l e s o u r
students to develop the skills of healthy eating and basic food preparation. Donald and Barbara Brincka deliver every Thursday!
San Juan High School students Chantel and Cecelia chose Will Rogers SDC ILS class for their Senior Project. Along with the support of the Citrus Height Police Department and Canine Unit, students were able to watch the
dog perform several impressive commands. They followed up with a group discussion and an art project. Thank you for making this possible and your commitment to our district and community!
TAILGATE RAIN OR SHINE
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WHERE CAN I FIND IT?Check the websites weekly for up to date information. Like the Will Rogers PTC Facebook. Watch the Mustang Morning News daily to see what's happening on our campus. Will Rogers Middle School websitehttp://www.sanjuan.edu/Rogers.cfmStudent Government website.http://wrmssg.blogspot.com/Mustang Morning News.https://vimeo.com/channels/mustangmorningLike Will Rogers PTC on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/WillRogersPTC
P T CORNER
President: Margarita Ramirez 916-765-1731 [email protected]
Vice President: Anita Aarnio 916-759-0700 [email protected]
Secretary: Sarah Rowell 916-751-0505 [email protected]
Treasurer: Marcee Knezevich 916-257-0307 [email protected]
Committee ChairsHospitality: Jason Keyser 916-342-2471 [email protected]
Fundraisers: Jami Bottley 916-821-0806 [email protected]
Skate Night: Jamie & Jenn Crum 916-225-5042 [email protected]
The PTC would like to welcome parents and staff to join us at our
next PTC meeting.
January 20th 6:00 pm Room 9
September 29th - October 20th
The Butter Braid® Fundraiser
Starting: January 19, 2015Ending: January 30, 2015
Delivery Date: February 10, 2015
The PTC supports Ms. Metz’s independent L iv ing Sk i l l s entrepreneurial business, the Bonjour Cafe. They make and deliver coffee and hot chocolate to teachers and staff.
GREAT JOB to all the teachers for all your help. THANKS to Jami Botts, PTC fundraiser chairperson.AWESOME JOB! Mr. Langeland won the pizza party by a landslide with 55 books sold!!!!! HONORABLE MENTION: Mr. Coles class had a 100% return of dispensed books.
Z-Best Fundraiser Results411 Books Sold
BEST EFFORT Alyssa Avalossold 24 books Lisa D. Tetrick announces Jamie
O'Hara as the winner for the most box tops and labels.
Box top and labels for education beginning again on March 2nd
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Jamie O'Hara with 149 box tops wins a pizza party for her class!
Skate Night!Jan 27th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM