Will Rogers Junior High

Our beginner band class traveled to Skiatook to participate in a band contest. Participating in a band contest is a great way for students to showcase their musical skills and gain valuable performance experience. After performing, they were treated to an end of the year party at Wheels and Thrills! Lots of fun and skating were had by all...even Mr. Pringle and Mrs. Acord! The beginners did great and we can't wait to see how they will succeed in band next year!

It's ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT'S DAY! Thank you for all you do for our school, our students, and our staff! We'd be lost without you! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Getting out of the classroom and into nature is a great way to learn about the environment and ecology! Our 7th graders got to take a field trip to the RSU Reserve. The RSU Reserve is a perfect place for students to explore and discover the wonders of the natural world. Students learned about different ecosystems, plants, animals, and the interactions between them. Plus, being outdoors and getting some sunshine is always a bonus! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our 6th grade teachers want to say a big THANK YOU for all those who provided snacks for "Solar Day"!🌘 They enjoyed lots of snacks- like Capri SUN, SUNNY D, SUN chips, MOON pies, and STAR crunch! YUM! They were out of this WORLD!🌎 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

In Ms. Dooley's class students documented the conditions outside before, during and after the eclipse to compare, contrast and discuss what they observed and how it affected their surroundings. They also enjoyed "space" themed snacks and a fun competitive game of "pin the moon on the sun"! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Reminder▬ Our class schedule has changed for STATE TESTING. This will only be until May 2nd. Friday's schedule will remain the same with early dismissal at 2:30pm. •Please note the lunch time changes• #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Welcome back, Edison! 🐢 After a two-month hibernation, Mrs. Simmonds' Russian Tortoise classroom pet is slowly emerging from his slumber, much to the delight of his classmates! As part of his post-hibernation care, students took Edison outside, where he warmed up in the sun, stretched his legs, and enjoyed a well-deserved snack. As a Russian Tortoise, Edison has reached his full size, but that doesn't take away the joy he brings to the classroom. His small stature allows for easy handling and interaction with students, making him an ideal companion for learning about responsibility, empathy, and the wonders of the animal kingdom. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Who can get the most signatures? Students in Mrs. Sublett's classes are playing the game “Find Someone Who Knows” while studying Latin America. This activity can help students appreciate the diversity of cultures, histories, and perspectives of Latin America, and learn the value of working together to have a broader understanding of the world around them! Great job, Mrs. Sublett. We love when teachers teach outside the box! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Our class schedule will change during testing. This schedule will be used from April 18-May 2nd for Monday - Thursday. Fridays will remain the same with early dismissal at 2:30pm. ‼Note the lunch time changes‼ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼REMINDER- STATE TESTING BEGINS TOMORROW‼ •Be sure your student gets a good night's sleep, eats a good breakfast, and comes ready to test• If you need to pick up your child during school, and they are in an active testing session, they will need to finish that session. If a student leaves mid-session, the test becomes invalid. If you have any questions regarding when your child is testing, please email their teacher or call the front office at 918-923-4205. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

8th Grade Parents... Mark Your Calendars: Promotion Ceremony at Robson PAC on May 21st, 2024 at 5:30pm! Important Info. for this event► •Students will be sent home with RSVP permission slips tomorrow, Thursday, 4/18. These will need to be returned by MAY 7th to reserve their TWO COMPLIMENTARY tickets. ‼Failure to RSVP will result in LOSING their TWO complimentary tickets‼ •May 13th-extra tickets will be available in the office of WRJH for $10 each. These tickets will be FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE until we hit capacity at the PAC and will no longer have tickets available. PLEASE check with your student for your RSVP slip and return those by MAY 7th! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Rahn’s STEM students ventured into spying & espionage studying cyber security. Students learned Morse code and built a circuit device to send messages across the room to one another. They also built an enigma machine to code and de-code messages. Professions in Cyber Security are in very high demand and students learned about the many career areas in this field. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Mrs. Hammack's class made magic rubber eggs! They learned about chemical reactions that change properties of matter. They used food dye to add colors to vinegar and left the eggs for three days in it. The shell dissolved and left a beautiful bouncy raw egg! How cool is that lesson?! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students in Mrs. Newbury's classes have spent the last few weeks learning about genetics and how different traits get passed from one generation to another. To show mastery, students had to combine chromosomal traits and decode what their "spud buddy" would look like. They then were tasked with building their spud according to those genes. Hands-on projects like these make learning more effective, and it helps students to build a strong foundation in scientific concepts. Good job to Mrs. Newbury and her students involved in this innovative and engaging lesson! HOW CREATIVE! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

‼REMINDER- STATE TESTING BEGINS NEXT WEEK‼ If you need to pick up your child during school, and they are in an active testing session, they will need to finish that session. If a student leaves mid-session, the test becomes invalid. If you have any questions regarding when your child is testing, please email their teacher or call the front office at 918-923-4205. #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

The WRJH and CHS Navy JROTC Corps of Cadets recently showcased their dedication, teamwork, and excellence at the Bomber Invitational competition held in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Months of rigorous preparation and fostering camaraderie among our cadets culminated in an outstanding performance, leaving a mark of achievement across various events. Competing against formidable teams from both Arkansas and Oklahoma, our cadets demonstrated exceptional prowess across a spectrum of disciplines including marksmanship, drone operation, unarmed drill, academic brain brawl, STEM, Color Guard, and athletic fitness. Team Events: 🥇 1st Place - Athletic (Fitness) Challenge - Overall (all Junior High competitors) 🥇 1st Place - Color Guard 🥈 2nd Place - Fitness Challenge - Sprint Relay (JH competitors) 🥈 2nd Place - Unarmed Inspection 🥈 2nd Place - Drone Operation 🥈 2nd Place - Marksmanship (Including the 1st ever shoulder-to-shoulder shooting match) 🥈 2nd Place - Unarmed Drill (First competition drill team in many years! - Nine JH competitors, two sophomore cadets) 4th Place - STEM (Junior High) Individual Achievements: 🏆 1st Place - Female Pushups - Neveah Rodriguez (Junior High) 🏆 1st Place - Male Sit ups - Elliott Fisher (Junior High) Congratulations to all cadets on their outstanding performance! Your hard work and determination have truly made Claremore proud. 🎉👏 #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

Students from Dr. Young and Ms. Fudge’s classes are debating about hot topics in todays society in preparation for writing argumentative essays. By doing these debates, students are learning to think critically, develop their communication skills, and explore different opinions on important issues. These types of exercises are an integral part of their preparation for writing argumentative essays- and preparing them for state testing. It helps students form well-reasoned arguments and understand the importance of supporting their claims with evidence. And it's always fun to argue and debate each other! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

We have determined who the culprit was... and she was arrested and taken away! The elusive artist was the murderer in our 8th grade murder mystery! Well done to our 8th grade students, English teachers, and those teachers and staff members who helped make this a fun project! #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It was a real "whodunnit" in our 8th grade English classes! English teachers developed an engaging and interactive approach to teaching argumentative writing by doing a murder mystery activity. For this activity, the students learn how to make a claim, use reasons to support the claim, and support the reasons with evidence by analyzing information, evaluating evidence, and formulating claims based on their findings. They become true detectives! So the question remains... who did it? 🕵🏼‍♀️ #CPSZEBRAPRIDE

It's CHEER TIME!📣 2024-2025 Claremore Cheer Tryouts Grades 7th - 12th• ▬Athlete & Parent Meeting▬ Thursday, April 11th Claremore High School Office 6:30pm Learn About the Tryout Process Review Claremore Cheer Expectations ▬Tryout And Clinic▬ 4/23,4/24, 4.25, And 4/2 Will Rogers Junior High Gym 4-5:30p ▬Coaches▬ Sara Eagleton - sara.eagleton@claremore.k12.ok.us Casey Shere - casey.shere@claremore.k12.ok.us #CPSZEBRAPRIDE