Poplar Bluff,  Missouri- The children’s play series presented by the Patrons of the Arts wrapped up on Friday, Feb. 23, exposing some students to theater for the first time.

 

Poplar Bluff students grades K-5 were provided an opportunity to see one of the following plays performed by the Repertory Imaginary Theatre Company at the Tinnin Fine Arts Center: “The Nutcracker,” “The Country Mouse and City Mouse” or “Laura Ingalls Wilder: Voice of the Prairie.”

 

“It was quite moving to see their expressions while they watched the characters from the story come to life on stage,” said Teresa Webb, first grade teacher of Eugene Field. “I believe they walked away from the experience with a newfound appreciation of performing arts and gained a deeper understanding of the lesson learned from (the play).”

 

Getting to see the reaction of students was one of Webb’s “most treasured memories” of the school year, she continued. Faculty colleague Kristen Spain added that watching the faces of the students sitting on the edge of their seats, soaking in every word, was “priceless.”

 

“My Alanii Render now wants to grow up and be in performing arts in college because she was so inspired by one of the actresses that day,” said Spain of one of her first grade students. “In her words: ‘I didn’t know grownups could play and act silly on stage in front of kids and get paid for it!’”

 

Three Rivers College has been arranging for professional plays to be performed directly for schools within its service area for the past few years. The plays are free thanks to the Patrons of the Arts Society, which subsidizes the costs with help from business sponsors.

 

“Having a variety of opportunities in the arts education is so important for our students. These experiences help kids develop on many fundamental levels,” stated Patty Robertson, R-I assistant superintendent of curriculum. “Some students find their ‘voice’ while studying the arts. Creative expression is also a great way to build self-confidence.”

Pictured: The cast of ‘Voice of the Prairie,’ (from left) Lana Dvorak, Jeanitta Perkins, Charlie Barron and Aaron Orion Baker, answer questions from fifth graders following the performance.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors second grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

Pictured are back row from left to right: Addison Calvert, Kelsey Foster, Alyssa Moore, and Carsyn Jarrell.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors First Grade students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

Pictured are back row from left to right: Kingston Banken, Cori Lovelady, Jackson Goodman, and Miles Schmid.

Dexter, Missouri - Southwest Elementary honors Kindergarten students with Positive Office Referral certificates.

This award is presented to students who consistently show the 3R's RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, and READY TO LEARN.

Each student received a certificate and a FREE Taco from Taco Bell.

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Monday, March 12th

FCCLA State at Tan-Tar-A, select students

Vocational Testing - Ag at Poplar Bluff, bus leaves at 7:30 am

Tuesday, March 13th

FCCLA State at Tan-Tar-A, select students

ASVAB Testing at Armory, select juniors. Bus leaves at 8:20 am and returns at 11:50 am.

Baseball at Bernie Jamboree, bus leaves at 3:30 pm

Drama, Speech and Debate meeting after school

Wednesday, March 14th

Bus evacuation drills at BEC, 7:30-8:30 am

Report cards sent home

Stoddard County Scholastic Meet at BEC, 4:00 pm

Thursday, March 15th

No scheduled activities

Friday, March 16th

Drama, Speech and Debate at Ste. Genevieve, bus leaves at 6:30 am

Saturday, March 17th

Drama, Speech and Debate at Ste. Genevieve, bus leaves at 6:30 am

Varsity Baseball vs. Malden and Clearwater at East Park,  10:00 am

Sunday, March  18th

Spring Choir Concert at 3 pm in DHS Auditorium

Upcoming Activities

Monday, March 19th

Scholar Bowl vs. Bernie at home, 4:00 pm

Tuesday, March 20th

Track at Jackson Open, bus leaves at 2:15 pm

Baseball at Ellsinore, bus leaves at 2:10 pm

Softball at Bloomfield, bus leaves at 2:30 pm

Band at TRR Festival, bus leaves at 3:00 pm

Golf at Kennett Quad, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, March 21st

Jostens delivery of  senior graduation orders during lunch shifts

Baseball at Kennett, 4:00 pm, bus leaves at 2:00 pm

Softball vs. Clearwater HS, at 4:30 pm, bus leaves at 2:15