The Buzz · family, cooking up a big meal, and saying thank you. INSIDE THIS ISSUE 2 Club Meeting Schedules ... Band By Brody Tubbs ... Mrs. Robinson favored her 1st grade teacher

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The Buzz Volume 2, Issue 3 October 2016

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

2 Club Meeting Schedules

3 Team News

6 Student/Teacher of the Month

8 November Calendar of Events

9 November Lunch Menu

History of Thanksgiving

By Kaylee Harris

Have you ever wondered why we celebrate

Thanksgiving? We celebrate Thanksgiving because it

marks a day of new beginnings. The first original

Thanksgiving lasted three days. Ninety Native

Americans and fifty-three Pilgrims attended our first

Thanksgiving. The second time this holiday was

celebrated was to acknowledge the end of a long

drought. In today’s time, we celebrate Thanksgiving to

celebrate all we are thankful for by gathering with our

family, cooking up a big meal, and saying thank you. ∞

Veterans Day

By Tyler Pratt

Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day marking the

end of World War I. “To us in America, the reflections

of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the

heroism of those who died in the country’s service and

with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing

from which it has freed us and because of the

opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy

with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

said President Wilson on the first commemorated

Armistice day. ∞

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Caring & Sharing

By Brody Tubbs

Caring and Sharing is a club at SJHS that helps

students in need here at SJHS. They do fundraisers to

raise money for the Angel Tree and other help for our

students and also give back to the community. Soon,

they will honor our veterans by helping with a Veterans

Day breakfast. The Caring and Sharing club is also

participating in a shopping extravaganza which will

help our local vendors and give the students in this

club some time in community service. Good job

helping the community, Caring and Sharing Club!∞

Band

By Brody Tubbs

Band students have been working hard this year.

December will offer several opportunities for the

students to show off all of their practice and hard work.

On December 3, students will try out for All-Region

Band after practicing their music for the past month.

Good luck to those students who are trying out.

All SJHS bands will present a concert filled with

Christmas songs for everyone’s enjoyment on

December 8. The concert will be held at the Sheridan

High School auditorium.∞

Red Ribbon Week Recap

By Abagail Deuerling

This year’s Red Ribbon Week was a great success

and we had a lot of fun at SJHS. On the Friday before

Red Ribbon Week, we had a kickoff pre-rally for Red

Ribbon Week. Ms. Cardin and Mr. Cypert served as

MCs. Ms. Cardin told a story about how drugs have

impacted her family’s lives and Mr. Cypert talked

about how being drug free is possible and you can go

far without them. The cheer and dance squads

performed an amazing routine and the band members

played some good tunes to get us hyped up for Red

Ribbon Week. Student Council had a fashion show

previewing the various themed days . Fun games

were played and, overall, we had an amazing Red

Ribbon Week and had lots of fun while knowing that

we can stand up against drugs. ∞

CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE

7th

/8th

grade Robotics Club - Monday and Thursday

after school - Room 111

P-7 Bible Club - Tuesday during 9th grade lunch -

Room 136

7th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday after school - Room

120

8th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 125

9th grade Quiz Bowl - Tuesday after school - Room

125

7th grade Learn to Code Club - Tuesday & Thursday

during 7th grade lunch - Room 200

8th grade CAT Club - Wednesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 131

7th grade Chess Club - Wednesday during 7th grade

lunch - Room 115

8th grade Chess Club - Wednesday during 8th grade

lunch - Room 130

9th grade Chess club - Wednesday during 9th grade

lunch - Room 136

7th grade CAT club - Friday during 7th grade lunch -

Room 113

FBLA – 2nd

Friday of the month during DEAR time -

Room 200

FCCLA - 4th Thursday of every month at 7:30 - Room

134

8th grade Beta Club - 1st Friday of every month

during DEAR time - cafeteria

NJHS – 1st Friday of every month during DEAR time –

Room 205

7th grade Beta Club - 2nd Friday of every month

during DEAR time – cafeteria

9th grade Beta Club - 3rd Friday of every month

during DEAR time - cafeteria

Meetings are subject to change. Please listen for

announcements and/or check email regularly for any

changes.

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Club Highlight

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Team Divergent

By Abagail Deuerling

Team Divergent teachers are Mrs. Melton, Mrs.

Forbush, Mrs. Bonner, and Mrs. Lewis and they believe

that everyone is different and unique.

During the 2nd 9 weeks, Mrs. Forbush’s classes will be

doing a historical fiction unit where they will choose a

historical fiction novel. Mrs. Lewis’s classes will start

working on The War of 1812 and also National History

Day projects. Mrs. Melton’s classes are starting a new

unit about genetics. Ms. Bonner’s next unit will start

after Thanksgiving. Hopefully, Team Divergent will

continue to have a great year.

JROTC

By Tyler Pratt

JROTC recently conducted several Color Guards to

support the community and school district including the

Timberfest Parade, Texarkana football game, and

Greenwood football game.

Upcoming events for JROTC are the Malvern Raider

Challenge, East End Parade, Van Buren Drill and

Physical Training Competition. The annual Flag

Retirement Ceremony at the B-17 Memorial will be held

Thursday, November 10, 2016. The flag retirement

ceremony will take place to properly decommission old,

tattered flags for the people of the community.

Color Guards will take part in supporting several

different events at different schools throughout the

school district on Veterans Day, 11 November 2016.

Participants have started competing in the National

Level JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB).

During JLAB they will compete against more than 1700

other JROTC programs throughout America and

several countries around the world. There are three

rounds during the competition. The third and final round

is conducted during the summer in Washington DC.

Last year’s team made it to the second round but fell

short in the last moments.

Sergeant Major Dean says, “We are very proud of all

the Cadets and what they are doing to support the

community and the school district. It's a busy month but

hang in there; Thanksgiving will be here before you

know it. Hooah!” ∞

Team Pride

By Abby Atwood

In Mrs. Porter’s class, they’re studying different types

of climates, ocean currents, and the atmosphere and

global wind belts. In Mrs. Pitts’ class, they are writing

historical fiction stories and they’re about to finish

reading Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi. They are

also learning about foreshadowing and theme. Mrs.

Ware’s class is writing equations and constructing

graphs and tables from real-world problems. ∞

Team Trailblazers

By Brody Tubbs

Team Trailblazers hosted their first nine weeks reward

day on October 28. This day was for students who

demonstrated outstanding behavior and had no

missing work. The students had a great time during

this day. Students had the option of movies with Mrs.

Wilson, games with Mrs. Minton, or outside recess

with Mrs. Smith.

This month's STAR Students are Zoie Autrey, Chris

Rowe, Kelsey Skorcz, and Eli Thao. Congratulations

students! If you want to be a STAR Student, you must

demonstrate kindness and great behavior in the

classroom setting. ∞

Team Swag

By Samantha Wright

Team Swag has been working on numerous things

this month. In Science, they just finished the water

cycle and they are now starting on the climate and the

atmosphere. In History class, they are working on

National History Day Projects and studying the Lewis

and Clark Expedition. In Math, they are studying

constant of proportionality using tables, graphs and

equations. In English, they’re writing a medieval

narrative with characters the students created. Also

they have finished the book Crispin.

Their reward day was Friday, October 28, 2016 and

they went outside for a kickball tournament during 6th

and 7th periods. ∞

Team News

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7th football

By Tyler Pratt

The 7th grade Yellow Jackets finished their season

with a 6-3 winning season and a total of 118-58

scoring points from their nine game season.

Head Coach Eddie Woodall says “I think we improved

a lot as the season went along. The kids got better on

the little things that lead to a successful team. I was

proud of them as a whole. In the future, I believe that

we will do well.” ∞

8th Football

By Tyler Pratt

The 8th grade Yellow Jackets have had an impressive

season with seven wins, one loss, and a tie and a total

of 150 points scored to the 68 points allowed against

them in their nine game season. ∞

Bowling Team

By Kassidy Bradshaw

The Sheridan Junior High School Bowling Team went

to Thunder Lanes in Pine Bluff on October 24. Overall

there were 60 athletes from various schools who

attended. Mrs. Lee York, the sponsor of the Bowling

Team, says that everyone had a great time and many

awards were won. ∞

Golf

By Kaylee Harris

At the September 27-28 tournament in Jonesboro, the

girls made it in the 6A west standings, these were the

5 teams who scored lowest. They took 8 individuals

out of the 5 teams and played them. The girls from

Sheridan were Christian Mote and Jordan Olson. Mote

scored 114 and Olson scored 99. ∞

Girls Basketball

By Abby Atwood

Coach Finley is the 7th grade girls’ basketball coach

and Coach Strawn is the 8th and 9th grade girls’

basketball coach. They say that the girls are working

extremely hard and that they have so much heart and

talent. The Blue and Gold game is on November 3 in

the Oliver Williams Gym. ∞

Volleyball

By Abagail Deuerling

The volleyball teams, seventh through ninth grade,

competed well this season.

Seventh grade is a learning year. They played well and

were coachable.

Eighth grade had more good games than bad. They

played well and are expected to be even better next

year. The talent for the team is at a great level of

experience.

Ninth grade had a great year also. They finished out

their season undefeated in River City Conference as

well as being River City Conference champs. The

level of play from these kids was amazing. Their

performance and drive to win made them the team that

they became for SJHS. They would like to thank

Coach Blend for being an amazing volleyball coach.

Mrs. Karen Robinson

By Kaylee Harris

Mrs. Karen Robinson is the 7th, 8th, and 9th grade

choir teacher. She has been teaching for 28 years.

She previously taught at White Hall High School and

attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

Mrs. Robinson has a daughter named Laci and her

twin Jennifer, who is deceased, and a son named

Silas. She lives with her husband of 44 years, Ken, in

Redfield.

She enjoys reading, spending time with her

grandchildren, baking, and shopping. Mrs. Robinson

says her favorite types of books are love stories and

mysteries. She enjoys pie and 50’s music, easy

listening and gospel are her favorites.

Mrs. Robinson favored her 1st grade teacher Mrs.

Jones because she took the time to teach her how to

write with her left hand.

Her goal as a child was to be a ballerina when she

grew up. While in school, she was in choir, FBLA, and

National Honor Society.

Her favorite quote is “I can do all things through Christ

who strengthens me” - Philippians 4:8. ∞

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Caring and Sharing Week

By Brody Tubbs

Caring and Sharing Week is a service project of the

Caring and Sharing Club at SJHS. During Red

Ribbon Week, funds were raised by allowing

students to bring a dollar for listening to music or

going to a pep rally. Students could pay 50¢ a day to

wear a hat or attend a grade level basketball

shootout. Students could also put money into various

jars that teachers brought to give them a pie in the

face during the basketball shootout. Ms. Carl was the

lucky winner of the pie in the face. The overall

winners of the basketball shootout were Brock Melton

and Lauren McGinley. SJHS raised a grand total of

$2,818.60! These funds will be used, in part, to

purchase Christmas gifts for SJHS students on the

Angel Tree.∞

Pink Out

By Kassidy Bradshaw

The Sheridan School District showed their support for

the Susan G. Koman Foundation at the home game

between Sheridan and Texarkana. The SHS National

Honor Society helped to raise breast cancer

awareness by selling tattoos, pink ribbons, and pink

balloons for a balloon release which was held before

the game. The Sheridan Junior High Dance and

Cheer teams also sold ribbons and many students at

SJHS dressed in all pink for Pink Out. ∞

8th Grade Dance Team

By Samantha Wright

They attended the Pink Out game and cheered at the away game at White Hall. They are now preparing all of their routines for basketball season, so that they can continue to cheer on their Yellow Jackets. ∞

8th Grade Cheer Team

By Samantha Wright

The Cheerleaders have been working hard to finish

up the football season and start their competition

season. Their first competition is in Sheridan on

November 12. They have been preparing since July.

They are hoping that all of their hard work pays off

and they can win. Hopefully some of the staff and

students will be able to make it to see them

compete. They are also starting to learn basketball

cheers for basketball season. ∞

9th Grade cheer

By Samantha Wright

The 9th grade cheer team participated in the Grant

County Fair Parade. They also cheered at the 9th

grade football games. The cheerleaders have been

helping out at the elementary schools with their family

fitness nights. They have also taught some of our

community members the latest dance crazes, along

with some of the old favorites at the SIS, such as the

Cupid Shuffle and the YMCA. On November 3, they

will teach a cheer class at SES. Their first

competition will be here at Sheridan on November

12. ∞

9th Grade Dance

By Samantha Wright

The 9th grade dance team enjoyed the Think Pink

Game and they performed at Timberfest. They also

competed at Lake Hamilton on October 15 where

they won second place in Hip-Hop, Jazz and Kick

and third place in Pom. Those rankings qualified

them for state. Their next competition is November 5

at Maumelle. ∞

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Book Review

by Mrs. Shannon Archer

“All Fall Down” by Ally Carter is the first volume in the mysterious

“Embassy Row” series. Grace is a sixteen-year-old who has

spent the last three years in and out of institutions, because her

mom “was killed in a fire.” Well, that is the public version; Grace

knows that her mom was gunned down by a man with a scarred

face. Unfortunately, no one will believe Grace.

Grace is sent to live with her grandfather, a powerful ambassador

on Embassy Row. Grace dreads returning to the scene of the

crime, as this was the last place that she saw her mother

alive. When she arrives, Grace sees the “Scarred Man,” and runs

to tell her grandfather that the man must be caught and made to

pay. With her grandfather’s refusal to believe anything except that

Grace is up to her old tricks, Grace must take things into her own

hands and avenge her mother’s death. With an exceptional cast

of foreign ambassadors’ children as Grace’s partners in crime and

a potential Presidential assassination, these teenagers are on a

mission to beat the clock and save the day.

Check It Out at your SJHS Library!

Mrs. Shannon Archer Coach Debbie Blend Mrs. Kristi York

Raphael Semon & Alyssa Autrey

Joel Scott & Jameson Archer

Jordan Flora & Seth Alexander

STUDENTS OF

THE MONTH

Teachers of the Month

Teachers of the Month

“You can find magic Wherever you look. Sit back and relax.

All you need is a book.” --Dr. Seuss

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A look into the future

Millage Passing By Kaylee Harris

After years of denial, the millage was passed. In the

near future, the Sheridan School District will have

almost completely remodeled their schools. The first

minor projects will be SIS, SES, ALE, and EEI with

upgrades to ensure the safety of the students which

should be completed winter or spring of 2017. Next

in line, the SIS and SES parking loops and stadium

accessibility and bandstand will be updated with

completion during the summer of 2017. The EEE

bathrooms and SIS roof and cafe renovation is

scheduled to be completed during the 2017-18

school year. More serious projects include the new

East End Middle School which will start moving kids

over fall 2019, adding a 2nd story to the high school

to be completed 2019, and also adding a 2nd story

to the current middle school and fixing the first 2

hallways which is estimated to be finished 2020. ∞

Yankee Candle Fundraiser

If you haven’t turned in your Yankee Candle

fundraiser packet, please turn them in to the office

no later than November 18. Orders will be delivered

before Christmas Break. Items must be picked up at

school. No items can travel by bus.

The money raised will go to buy more new water

bottle fountains. The goal is to purchase four more

water bottle fountains this year. ∞

East End Parade

By Abby Atwood

The East End Parade is the first Saturday in

November. This year it will be held on November 5

at 10:00 AM. There will be floats, candy, horses,

antique cars, Santa Claus, and much more! It will be

by the Sonic and Shell station. Don’t miss out! ∞

Yearbook Sales By Abagail Deuerling

Yearbooks are still on sale. They are $45 and you

can purchase one from Mrs. Walker in room 108 in

the mornings before school. Deadline to purchase a

yearbook is Thursday, February 16, 2017.

Yearbooks may also be purchased at

www.yearbookforever.com. ∞

FCCLA

By Kassidy Bradshaw

During October, FCCLA members collected toiletries

and other items to donate to the local Women's shelter

in order to raise awareness of bullying and violence in

all of our schools and throughout the community.

The members of FCCLA will be competing in STAR

Events at White Hall on November 9 and are hoping to

advance to State. Rebecca Rose and Samantha

Matthews will be competing as a team in the category

Illustrated Talk. ∞

Driver’s test

By Tyler Pratt

Many students in 9th & 8th grade are ready to get their

driver’s license. To take the written portion of the

driver's test, you must be at least 14 years of age.

Additionally, you must request a transcript from the

school office allowing at least 24 hours for an

administrator to sign off on the transcript from the

previous completed semester. Your GPA must be a 2.0

or above and you must have good attendance with no

more than 8 absences. After you have successfully

passed the written portion of the test, you must wait a

minimum of 30 days and a maximum of a year before

going back to take the driving portion.

Beginning Oct. 17, the day for the driver’s test in

Sheridan will be Thursday instead of Monday. ∞

Beta Club Workshop

By Jenna Barnes and Carson Hardin

Eleven members of the 9th grade Beta Club attended a

leadership workshop held at the Clinton Presidential

Center on October 10. During the workshop, students

learned all about leadership, including several effective

ways of leading. Some things the speaker went over

were some scenarios about how listening can be just

as effective as speaking and how sometimes, things

that you do for other people without even realizing it,

can change someone's life. The workshop really

opened a lot of the students’ minds to becoming

effective leaders. While at the Presidential Center,

students enjoyed The Beatles Exhibit and learned a lot

about The Beatles rise to fame. After lunch, the

students toured Heifer International to learn about

Heifers’ efforts in rebuilding the world’s poverty-stricken

countries. ∞

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Calendar of Events

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