What's New at Truman: 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015

Soc vs Greasers Learning in Action

During the reading of The Outsiders,7th grade students were divided up and labeled Socials and Greasers. Students were treated differently that day in order to understand what it was like to be stereotyped based on social class. Teacher favored the Socials and assumed the worst about the Greasers.

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Missouri Teacher of the Year Finalist Melissa Nussbaum

Six Finalist Selected for 2015-2016 Missouri Teacher of the Year

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Welcome New Truman Staff

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1, Mrs. Megan Vallis-Librarian

2. Mr. Greg Seagraves-7th grade Social Studies

3. Mrs.Codi Schuver-6th grade ELA/Social Studies

4. Ms. Allycia Drummond-6th grade Math/Science

5. Ms. Brittney Jungewalter-Student Teacher 6th grade Science

6. Mr. Brent Barringer-SSD

7. Mr. Kevin Crossman-8th grade ELA

8. Ms. Cassandra Mezines-SSD

9. Ms. Stacey Kozlowski-SSD

10. Ms. Molly Trentmann-SSD

11. Mrs. Linda Thomure-SSD

12. Ms. Michelle Studer-Crisis Counselor

13. Ms. Mallory Rahm-Youth in Need Counselor

14. Ms. Sally H'Doubler-7th grade ELA

15. Mr. Chris Hopping-PE

16. Ms. Kirsten Hausman-French/Modern Language

First Day of School

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Welcome 6th Graders

Truman 6th graders arrived for an orientation today. Students met teachers, took a tour of the school, practiced opening their lockers and just got an overall feel for what a day in the life of a 6th grader is like.

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

2015 8th Grade Recognition

Thursday, May 7, 2015

The Doctor is In!

Congratulations to Truman's Assistant Principal on earning his doctorate. April 27th was declared Dr. Michael Straatmann Day at Truman. Students throughout the day presented him with congratulatory cards and pictures, staff enjoyed a cake and a banner was hung in the cafeteria.

Congratulations Dr. Straatmann!

Tacos and Crepes

Truman Middle School staff and modern language students enjoyed their annual 'Crepe Truck Day' on May 8. Authentic crepes were served in the flavors of cinnamon sugar, chocolate chip, banana and strawberry. The more savory crepe menu included ingredients like asparagus, goat cheese and bacon. This year, for the first time, we also welcomed the 'Taco Truck'. Mexican tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos and tortas were the offerings. As you can see, everyone had a delicious time!

7th Grade Science

Mr. Fee's 7th grade students used their knowledge of inertia, friction, and air resistance to improve the distance a toy car will roll down an incline. For the parachutes:

Mrs. Nussbaum's 7th grade students designed parachutes for toy army men, investigating how different variables affected air resistance and the time it took to fall.

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Both 7th grade classes also had to create a container with certain requirements to hold an egg. The object was to create a container that would protect the egg from the force of impact of the fall. The containers were then dropped from a 2nd floor window, unwrapped and checked to see if the egg was still intact.

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Welcome 5th Graders

Truman welcomed the 5th graders from the elementary schools that will be attending Truman next year. They were given a tour of the school, met the 6th grade teachers, talked to students from different clubs and were and had a chance to ask questions about what it will be like next school year.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

MAP Assembly

We get a little excited here at Truman when it comes to MAP testing.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2015

What's Hanging Around Truman

When you're in the halls at Truman make sure you check out the great artwork hanging in the halls. Mrs. Heine's art classes create lots of great works of art.

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Student Council Spirit Week~Tuesday~Twin Day

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Monday, February 2, 2015

Student Council Spirit Week~Monday~Pajama Day

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2015 Geography Bee

Students from Truman participated in its annual Geography Bee. The top 3 students from each grade level then competed for first place in our school.

6th, 7th, and 8th grade

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Championship round

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First place winner- Will V.

Runner up- Jon A.

2015 Truman Spelling Bee

Congratulations to all of Truman's Spelling Bee participants.

First place went to Charlotte L.

First and Second place winners.

First-Charlotte

Second-Hannah

The competition

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Marvin the Martian Theft Case Solved by 6th Grade Science Students

A picture that was hanging in the hallways at Truman was found missing. Students from Mrs. Bockskopf's and Mr. Althage's 6th grade science class used what they learned about DNA to crack the case. Who were the culprits? Watch the video to find out.

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Friday, January 23, 2015

Congratulations Coach Wieter

Coach Johnna Wieter received a certificate honoring her inclusion in the Missouri High School Volleyball Coaches Association "400 Wins Coaching Victory Club".

She received her 400th win against Parkway South, October 15, 2014.

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

State of Truman Address

Back in December Dr. Sparks gave a "State of Truman" address to 6th grade social studies classes. Students will be writing bills which may or may not be approved passed as it goes through the judicial process.

Don Young's Anti-Smoking Presentation

Sixth graders attending an anti-smoking presentation by Don Young. Mr.Young shared his story on why he now talks with a voice box. He shared stories of others who also had cancer from cigarette, tobacco and cigars.

Nicotine in a jar

Don Young using his voice box to talk to the 6th grade student body.

Some of the images that were presented to the students were very disturbing. There were pictures of different cancer patients and the effects that tobacco can cause.