Published by the Waynesville R-VI School District
November 21, 2014
Waynesville students to present holiday programs
The Waynesville R-VI
School District will present the
following holiday concerts:
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - Freedom
third grade (students in Mrs.
Holtzscher’s music classes) will
perform the Holiday program,
“December Gifts,” at 2:30 p.m.
in the Freedom Multi-Purpose
Room
Thursday, Dec. 4 - Waynesville
District Honor Choir (grades 3
thru 6) will present a holiday
concert at 5:30 p.m. in the Waynesville
High School Theatre.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 - Freedom Fourth
Grade (students in Mrs. Holtzscher’s
music classes) will perform the holiday
program, “A Perfect Winter Day,” at
1 p.m. in the Waynesville High School
Theatre.
Wednesday, Dec. 10 - The Waynesville
Middle School choirs will present a
holiday concert
at 7 p.m. in the
Waynesville High
School Theatre.
Thursday, Dec.
11 - Partridge
third grade
students will
perform their
holiday program
at 6 p.m. in the
Partridge gym.
Thursday, Dec.
11 - The Waynesville High School
Chamber Choir will join the 399th
Army Band in their Holiday Concert at
7 p.m. at Baker Theatre on Fort Wood.
Friday, Dec. 12 - Thayer third grade
students will perform their holiday
program at 10 a.m. in the Thayer gym.
Friday, Dec. 12 - Freedom fourth
graders will perform “ A Dickens of a
Christmas” at 2:30 at Freedom.
The WHS basketball teams hosted a Tip-Off party
on Tuesday, raising funds for their upcoming travel
expenses. In addition to pies, one of the items auctioned
included this tiger made in the WCC’s welding class.
Saturday, Dec. 13 - The Waynesville
High School Choirs will present their
holiday show at 7 p.m. in the High
School Theatre. A $3.00 admission fee
will be charged.
Sunday, Dec. 14 - The Waynesville
High School Choirs will present their
holiday show at 3 p.m. in the High
School Theatre. A $3.00 admission
fee will be charged. (same Saturday
program with the addition of the
“Hallelujah Chorus.”)
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - Freedom fifth
grade (students in Mrs. Holtzscher’s
music classes) will perform the holiday
program, “A Tropical Holiday,” at
2:30 p.m. in the Freedom Multi-Purpose
Room.
Tuesday, Dec. 16 - The Waynesville
High School Jazz Band and Concert
Band will present their holiday concert
at 6 p.m. in the Waynesville High
School Theatre.
Oh the places
she’ll read!
Friday was her day.
Dr. Hunter was off to reading
She was off to reading every which way!
Sitting in a rocker, by a camp light,
In the hall and next to a ball,
Nothing stopped her from reading.
Even being taped to a wall.
From 8:30 to 3
She let students see
How important it is to read
Hoping to plant the seed
For the love of reading.
The Bookit Principals Challenge she did meet,
Finishing 19 books and never missing a beat .. even when she took a bite to eat.
View the video at https://animoto.com/play/n9wS646FTSkVAcwQ0N5VVA
Space Camp
was blast for
6-8th graders
in LEAP
Sixth-8th grade students
in LEAP (pictured at right)
particpated in the U.S. Space
Camp Nov. 7-9 in Huntsville,
Ala. Upon their return, students
were asked to share their
thoughts on the enrichment
activity. Below is one from
Trevor Tronstad.
Space Camp By Trevor Tronstad
Space Camp is an experience I will never forget. Between the mission, the
simulators, the rides, and my awesome crew trainer, Space Camp was worth it. Let’s
start with the bus ride to Alabama. It was a pretty fancy bus. It had reclining seats,
outlets, Internet, and a bathroom. But that was far from the highlight of my trip. We
arrived at Space Camp, and were welcomed by my crew trainer. He tried to decide
what type of chips our bus was. Yep, he was that kind of guy.
We were led to our rooms, which were gigantic. We got oriented and met our teams.
I was Team Bluford, the best team. My favorite ride was one that spun so fast that you
got stuck to the wall, then the walls lifted up. I rode with my face against the wall one
time, I instantly regretted it, but it was worth it. We learned some awesome facts too.
Sam, my crew trainer, taught some people the ukulele. I was one of those people. The
food was delicious (look up how to make monkey brains, make it, then eat them. You
WILL NOT regret it.)
The mission was amazing. Team Bluford received the best score for the mission. So
yes, we won. I was sad to leave Space Camp, but also happy. I couldn’t wait to leave
and explain my wonderful adventures there. That was my time at Space Camp. I hope I
influenced you to go to Space Camp some time.
Theater students
to present
one-act plays
WHS students enrolled in Theatre
IV will be directing and presenting a
selection of one-act plays starting at
7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday,
Dec. 6, at the Waynesville High School
Theatre. Admission is free but donations
to the troupe are welcome. The plays
will be as follows:
Top of 16 by Ken DaShow
Near death experiences, a ridiculous
love triangle, and one especially crazy
director. What else could you want in
a play? In Top of 16 the bickering is
amusing and the plot is filled with twists
and turns. Will James survive with his
logic intact or will he be “accidentally”
shot.
The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon​
by Don Zolidis
The Brothers Grimm wrote 209 beloved
tales that we know today, but you have
never seen them like this! The Brothers
Grimm Spectaculathon will take you on
a thrill ride of laughs as an “esteemed”
troupe of actors retell the classics in
one enormous super mega-story. It’s
extreme!!
The Whole Truth by Viki Boyle
What happens when you stick two
jurors with conflicting political views in
a room together? A show full of laughs,
heartfelt moments, spit takes and more.
Funeral Parlor​by Christopher
Durang
A widow is accosted at her husband’s
funeral by a very strange guest. In his
own weird way he helps her come to
grips with the loss of her husband.
The next
issue of
Tiger Tails
will be
published
on Dec. 5.
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
East students studied rocks,
constellations, weather
East Elementary held its Family Reading/Science Night on Nov. 6 with
parents and children alike reading about five scientists and their specific
topics of study, and trying out hands-on applications.
Students learned that:
*An astronomer studies planets, stars and the universe
*A botanist studies plants
*A geologist studies the earth and the processes that shape the earth
*A meteorologist studies the weather
*A zoologist studies the animal kingdom, classification of animals,
animal habitats and locations
Activities included: making star constellations, making leaf rubbings,
examining leaves and a variety of rocks closely with a magnifying lens,
identifying and sorting rocks, completing a book about weather, writing
sentences and using stamps, matching animal tracks with the animals who
made them and handling turtle shells, turkeys feathers and snake skins.
Each child was invited to choose
a book to take home, and plenty of
books were available to enjoy!
Dee Ann Homan, Title One
reading specialist, and Gail Forsyth,
science coach, appreciated all of
the help and interest from the many
teachers who attended.
Students and parents played the
role of scientists for the night
while studying different careers
in science.
Snack in a Pack fundraiser to be
held Monday, Dec. 1, at Colton’s
On Monday, Dec. 1, the public is
invited to bring canned goods to the
St. Robert Colton’s Steakhouse & Grill
for the Snack in a Pack program.
For every five (5) canned good
items brought in, Colton’s will give a
free appetizer with the purchase of an
entrée. A limit of two appetizers per
table applies. (This promotion may not
be used in conjunction with any other
offer.)
Colton’s manager, Chris Landes, a
Rotarian who has been volunteering
to help Snack in a Pack, offered to
hold a food drive at Colton’s to help
feed more than 300 Waynesville R-VI
students during the winter holiday
break this year. Packs for a typical
weekend cost $1,300; however, holiday
packs will cost nearly $2,700 for this
break alone.
Children who receive Snack in
a Pack have shown an increase in
academic performance and improved
behavior. With the support of the
community, the Snack in a Pack
program can continue to help end child
hunger within the school district.
For more information about the
Snack In A Pack fundraiser, contact
Snack in a Pack Coordinator Ashney
Randle at (573)-842-2651 or e-mail
at [email protected].
For more information about the
fundraiser, contact Chris Landes at
[email protected].
Canned good items needed include
• tuna
• chicken
• ravioli
• soup
• ham
• beanie weenies
• Vienna sausages
• beef stew
• beans
• spaghetti,
spaghetti and
meatballs, etc.
• fruit
• vegetables
In addition, plastic jars of peanut
butter and jelly are needed
Sellers-Sexton Auto Group in
St. Robert presented the Waynesville
High School Athletic Department a
check for $1,075 for the 2014-15
football season’s “Touchdown
Promotion.” Sellers-Sexton donates
$25 for each touchdown that the
varsity football team scores during
the regular season. This year the
team scored 43 touch downs.
Presenting the check is Mike
Freeman, GM of Sellers-Sexton (left).
and receiving the check is Rick
Vernon, varsity coach of 33 years
(center), and Athletic Director Josh
Scott (right). This is the 12th year
that Sellers-Sexton has made this
presentation totaling over $14,000!
Congratulations Tigers and to Rick
Vernon for a great career with the
Waynesville School District as the
varsity football coach.
Financial aid
workshop is Dec. 3
WHS Guidance will offer a financial
aid presentation at 6 p.m. Dec. 3 in
the WHS Lecture Hall, located in the
Ninth Grade Center wing. Waynesville
and area school students are invited to
attend. This workshop is for seniors
and parents of seniors who plan to
attend college or technical school after
graduation. A Missouri S & T financial
aid representative will provide the info.
Big 10!
East students built goalies and kickers
to learn about force and friction
Senior Juwan Morgan signed on
Wednesday, committing to play
basketball as a Hoosier at Indiana.
Second graders in Mrs. O’Brien’s
class at East Elementary were
challenged to build goalies and kickers
out of Legos, using WEDO kits, and
program them with a computer to make
them move.
The students were driven with these
essential questions:
1. How do soccer players use force to
change the motion of the soccer ball?
2. How does friction impact the
motion of an object?
Students worked together to get the
job done. Every Lego piece had to be
placed exactly right in order to work. It
was not easy, but students rose to the
challenge!
When completed and moving
successfully, competitions were held
between teams of goalies and kickers.
Left to right, Aubrey Stoddary, Paige Aldenberg and Daniel Ray are pictured with Rotary Club President Don Murray; Dr. Brian
Henry, superintendent; and WMDS Principal Michele Sumter.
Rotary Club names WMDS students of the month
During its Nov. 18 meeting, the
Rotary Club of Pulaski County
recognized three Waynesville Middle
School eighth graders as the Student
of the Month, one each for September,
October and November.
Aubrey Stoddard has been named
the WMDS Student of the Month for
September. Stoddard, the daughter of
Jason and Amy Stoddard, is an excellent
student. She carries an A average and
participates in cross-country, girls’
basketball and track. She is a member
of the publications class, which
produces the WMDS yearbook. She is
the recipient of the 1st quarter Truman
Reader Award. She is also an active
member of her church and youth group.
Paige Aldenberg has been named
the WMDS Student of the Month for
October. Aldenberg, the daughter of
Robert and Carolyn Aldenberg, is an
A student with perfect attendance.
She is an active member of the Girl
Scouts and supports her community
by volunteering for various projects.
Aldenberg is also a library aide at the
middle school and assists our librarian
as part of her day. Her teachers
describe her as a hard worker.
Daniel Ray has been named the
WMDS Student of the Month for
November. Ray, the son of David and
Cheryl Ray, is an A student with perfect
attendance. He is active in athletics by
participating in football and wrestling.
He is also a recipient of the 1st quarter
Truman Reader Award. His teachers
and coaches describe his character as
being kind, respectful and committed to
his athletics and academics.