Published by the Waynesville R-VI School District August 23, 2019 McFadden is semi- 1:1 EDGE finalist for Missouri program Teacher of Year begins at Olga McFadden, the following news Waynesville R-VI’s Teacher release on Friday, of the Year, has been named Aug. 16: WHS a semifinalist for Missouri’s Teacher of the Year. 2020 Missouri “We are thrilled to have Teacher of the the state recognize how Year Semifinalists impactful Ms. McFadden Named is,” said Dr. Brian Henry, The Department superintendent. “The of Elementary Dr. Trish Adkins, assistant superintendent of instructional Teacher of the Year process and Secondary services, presented Olga McFadden is a lengthy and an intense Education (DESE) a certificate recognizing her for being competition. Few ever reach has released named a semifinalist for Missouri’s this level.” the names of 17 Teacher of the Year during the Aug. 19 McFadden received a semifinalists for Board of Education meeting. standing ovation following the 2020 Missouri her speech during the Teacher of the Year as it 53 – fifth grade, Epic district’s Convocation on continues to honor and Elementary Aug. 7. recognize excellence in the · Marie Ebbesmeyer, “At Convocation, classroom. The Teacher of Paris R-II – second everyone in the room the Year program spotlights grade, Paris Elementary recognized Olga’s the positive impact excellent · Melissa Grandel, outstanding teaching skills,” teachers have on their Fordland R-III – Henry said. “She captivated students. English language arts, our entire staff with her The list of semifinalists Fordland High School message. She develops includes teachers of · Zachary Hamby, Ava positive relationships with elementary grades and R-I – English language students, tries multiple traditional middle and high arts, Ava High School teaching strategies to help school subjects as well · Denise Henggeler, Northeast Nodaway Chromebooks were students learn and exudes as instructors of foreign issued this week to enthusiasm for learning that languages and career Co. R-V – fourth grade, Northeast Waynesville High School is contagious.” and technical education students through the Nodaway Elementary The speech was posted opportunities: district’s Project EDGE in its entirety on Aug. 12 · Dan Brinkman, · David Honeycutt, 1:1 program, which on the Waynesville R-VI Washington – Lafayette Co. C-1 allows students in Facebook page. automotive technology, – English language arts, grades 6-12 to take The Missouri Department Four Rivers Career Lafayette Co. High home the Chromebooks. Chromebooks were issued of Elementary and Center School to students in grades Secondary Education issued · Deb Caywood, Liberty 7-8 on Aug. 22-23. More Continued on page 2 photos appear on page 2. Parents of 6th-12th graders encouraged to get Canvas Parents of Waynesville R-VI students in grades 6 – 12 have a new way to view their child’s lessons, assignments and other class-related content. By downloading the Canvas Parent App, parents will be able to review upcoming and past assignments and check on grades for assignments, quizzes and tests. Step sheets for downloading the parent app and obtaining their student’s pairing code were emailed to parents. Parents are encouraged to keep their eSchoolPlus Home Access Center account so that they can review 6-week, 12- week and final semester grades. Official grades that will be kept in permanent files will be placed in eSchoolPlus; however, daily work may be tracked in Canvas. At the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve’s 2019 Annual Top 30 Employers of Missouri Awards Dinner, the district was recognized by the ESGR as a Missouri Top Employer. Dr. Brian Henry, superintendent, accepted the award on behalf of the district at the event and then presented it to Paul Shultz II, president of the Waynesville R-VI Board of Education, on Aug. 19 during the regular board meeting. The school district received this award for being an outstanding employer to National Guard and Reserve member, or one of their military spouses. McFadden Continued from page 1 · Mark Korell, St. Joseph – social studies, Robidoux Middle School · Kevin Lay, Gasconade Co. R-II – physics/ physical science/ STEM, Owensville High School Waynesville High School students (above) received their · Blake Little, Lee’s Summit R-VII – history, Lee’s Summit Chromebooks earlier this week and below is one of the High School training sessions. The Waynesville Sixth Grade Center will issue Chromebooks to its students on Monday. · Olga McFadden, Waynesville R-VI – German, Waynesville High School · Meghan Menchella, Rockwood R-VI – history, Crestview Middle School · Shannon Porter, Zalma R-V – English language arts, Zalma Elementary · Jeremiah Simmons, Pattonville R-III – computer science, Pattonville High School · Jennifer Spiegel, North Kansas City 74 – English language arts, Antioch Middle School · Rachael Wilcox, Francis Howell R-III – first grade, Independence Elementary · Sandra Wood, Maryville R-II – Spanish, Maryville High School The selection process began with the announcement of 35 Regional Teachers of the Year who were acknowledged for their commitment to Missouri students. The next step will be the unveiling of the finalists for the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Monday, Aug. 26. DESE conducts the Missouri Teacher of the Year program with financial support provided by the Boeing Company and Bayer AG. Meet the Teacher was held at Waynesville Middle School on Aug. 15 with 7th and 8th graders introducing family members to their teachers. Transportation gets new look Waynesville R-VI’s transportation department got a big update over the summer with the addition of two wall murals featuring buses, painted by bus driver Gale Mallett. “Gale’s painting has brightened the workroom at the transportation office,” said Karl Wilking, director of transportation. “It shows her commitment to our department and helping with improving staff morale. We would like to thank her for all her hard work and completing this project.” Mallett is a professional decorative artist and designer. When she isn’t transporting students throughout the district, she is busy creating and Bus driver Gale Mallett stands next to her designing her next art pieces. In addition to painting, Mallett also creates murals. with other mediums, including beading, basket weaving, painting designs on floors or walls, furniture refinishing, mosaics and clay. Several Waynesville R-VI administrators met with vendors to learn the knowledge, skills and abilities future military police and law enforcement officials will need to work with the latest equipment. They included Dr. Brian Henry, superintendent, Dr. Traci Pattison, director of the Waynesville Career Center, and Dr. Elizabeth Washington, director of special services for the district. Through a partnership with Ozarks Technical Community College, Waynesville High School offers a fast-track program to help students work toward an associate’s degree in criminal justice while still WHS students. In the photo at left, Washington and Pattison are pictured in front of the Oshkosh Defense joint light tactical vehicle, as is Henry at right. The Sustainable Upcoming sporting events Ozarks Partnership hosted its annual • The Rolla Softball Jamboree, scheduled for this afternoon meeting, “Supporting at 4:30 p.m., has been canceled due to worsening field National Defense in conditions. This event has been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. the Heart of America,” 26, at 4:30 p.m. at the softball field located at RMS. on Aug. 22 where the importance of the • Waynesville High School will compete in the Rolla area’s outstanding Volleyball Jamboree at Rolla High School at 5 p.m. and then public schools again at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26. was mentioned The game schedule is as follows: several times. Those delivering messages 5:00 p.m. Waynesville vs. Washington included U.S. Senator 5:45 p.m. Washington vs. Rolla Roy Blunt, Missouri 6:15 p.m. Rolla vs. Waynesville Lt. Gov. Mike Keho, Rolla High School is located at 900 Bulldog Run, Rolla, MO Maneuver Support 65401. Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard • Waynesville High School will host a Soccer Preseason Wood Commanding Scrimmage starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, at Anderson General Maj. General Soccer Field, located just off of F Highway in Waynesville. Donna Martin (via video), Fort Leonard The teams participating in the scrimmage include Rolla, Wood Garrison Washington, West Plains and Waynesville. Commander Col. The schedule is as follows: Eric Towns, Missouri 5:00 – Washington (White) vs. Rolla (Maroon) Military Advocate 5:25 – Waynesville (Orange) vs. West Plains (White) Joe Driskill, and 5:50 – Washington (White) vs. Waynesville (Orange) Director of Policy 6:15 – Rolla (White) vs. West Plains (Red) and Business 6:40 – Washington (White) vs. West Plains (Red) Development with 7:05 – Rolla (White) vs. Waynesville (Orange) Kit Bond Strategies Mike Dubois, State Rep. Sandy Crawford, • Additional sports schedule information is at https:// State Sen. Justin waynesvilletigerathletics.org/auth/new Brown and State Rep. Steve Lynch. Special Milk Program announced at Williams Early Childhood Ctr Waynesville R-VI School District announced it has revised the policy for school children at Williams Early Childhood Center who are unable to pay the full price of milk under the Special Milk Program. Local education officials have adopted the following family-size income criteria for determining eligibility. See chart. Children from families whose current income is at or below those shown are eligible for free milk. Applications are available at the school office. To apply, fill out a Free Milk Family Application and return it to the school. The information provided on the application is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility. Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. A complete application is required as a condition of eligibility. A complete application includes: (1) household income from all sources or Food Stamp/Temporary Assistance case number, (2) names of all household members, and (3) the signature and last four digits of social security number of adult household member signing the application.