Holiday Extravaganza

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Goodbye and Hello

We are saddened to say goodbye to Office Kriska who has decided to work a different shift with his precinct.

 

 We welcome Office Blake who will be filling the post for Officer Kriska.

Mrs. Badino's Science Class

Using clay, play doh, silly putty and candy bars, students in Mrs. Badino's classes investigated how the movement of the Earth's plates cause immense forces that shape rocks and landforms. 

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Oregon Trail

Students in Mr. Vallis and Mrs. Hake's 6 gold team classes combined social studies and math to plan a trip on the Oregon Trail.  Students rolled dice to determine things such as how many family members they had, and how much money they'd have to buy supplies.  They then had to decide what they would need for the trip and what they could afford to buy.  They were also given a trail name and told to keep a journal of their experience.

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Truman Artwork

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Every day when I walk through the halls at Truman I am amazed at the incredible artwork I see hanging on our walls.  At the Condellire home we have at least 1 framed  piece of artwork hanging from each of our 4 children.  The artwork hanging at Truman are definitely worthy of framing and gracing the walls at the student artists homes. 

President Signs Bills into Laws

"President" Straatmann signed 2 bills into law today at Truman.  Bill  SB288 was a bill that designates the last Friday of each as "Spirit Day."  Mr. Straatmann explained that he felt this bill would be good for the character environment at Truman.  Bill SB285 was passed but with provisions.  This bill will allow students to eat their lunch outside.  The provisions are that the students will need a pass with teacher recommendations and it will begin in the 4th quarter.

 Here are the sponsors of the bills.

Little Patriots Embraced

The Middle School Interact Club is hosting a toy drive for Little Patriots Embraced.  The toys will go to children whose parents are serving in the military. These kids are heroes, because they are sacrificing mom or dad over the holidays!   The donation box is located in the Truman Lobby next to the tree.  Thank you for any donations of new, unwrapped toys. The deadline for donations is December 14th. Thank YOU!

And the Winner Is!

Mrs. Kuehn's Flyer Time was the winner of the Halloween door decorating contest.  They used a political theme with a little gruesome twist.  

Flyer Time Service Project

Mrs. Whittington's Flyer Time class wanted to help those on the east coast that suffered from Hurricane Sandy's destruction.  They decided to sell hot chocolate before school.  

Angry Birds Live

Angry Birds Live came to the Truman MS library, sponsored by the St. Louis County Library at Oak Bend, Laura Polak, Youth Services Specialist.  The favorite puzzle-based video game was brought to life as students made their own angry birds and evil green piggies and played a live action version of the game.

 

Ms. Polak also told students about the county library's programs for teens and the new Winter Reading Club for kids, teens and adults that goes from November 1 - December 31. Adults and teens are asked to read four books; kids are asked to read five hours during the two month period. Those who complete the club will be entered into a raffle to win a winter prize pack which includes such items as sleds, hand warmers, gift cards, DVDs, books, Kindles and more. Log sheets are available at all SLCL branches. Call 314-994-3300 with questions or for more information.

http://www.slcl.org/content/winter-reading-club

 

November German Club Meeting

For the November German Club meeting students made German flag colored tutus, while they sipped on Wired Coffee's famous iced mochas. The students planned the December meeting which will be held on Tuesday,December 18th in room 119.
    Here is what you can expect: Lubeley's German cookies, Wired Coffee's hot chocolates or hot mochas, and watching the German version of the movie, Finding Nemo. We hope to see many 7th and 8th grade students attend!

Another PE Class

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PE~Rollerskating

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Oktoberfest in Room 119

Frau Jacob's classes celebrated Oktoberfest.  She put a little movie together for your viewing pleasure.

Kids Vote Election Results

All students voted in Social Studies last week for Kids Voting. A total of 671(out of a 2,750 grades 6-12) students voted. They voted for most elected positions, except the judges. Additionally, they only voted on Proposition B. 

 

President:

Romney 46.6%

Obama  44.9%

Johnson  8.4%

 

US Senate:

McCaskill  51.4%

Akin  36.2 %

Dine  12.2%

 

Governor:

Nixon:  55.1%

Spence: 37.6%

Higgins:  7.2%

 

Proposition B (tobacco tax):

YES  78.7%

NO    21.2%

 

 

Flyer Time Door Decorating

Flyer Time classes spent some of their class time decorating their doors for Halloween.  Ms. Kuehn's class won the contest with a election theme. 

 

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6th Grade Football

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Kids Vote

All students had a chance to cast their vote today during their social studies class.  They voted for President, U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, Govenor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General, State Senate, State Representative and Proposition B. 

 

Our Visitors from Bogor

Students and chaperones from our sister school in Bogor, Indonesia visited Truman Middle School today.  The students performed some native dances for some of our students.  They then shadowed our students to experience what our school day is like.

 Gifts were exchanged between the 2 principals.

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Red Ribbon Week~Wear Facial Hair