Arrowpoint Magazine, Vol. 39, Issue 6, 2013-14 School Year

BROKEN ARROW INVADES THE BIG APPLE

BOYLE NAMED DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR

STUDENTS USE SCIENCE SKILLS AT OLYMPIAD

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS | VOLUME 39, ISSUE SIX | GRADUATION 2014

A few words from the desk of Dr. Jarod Mendenhall BROKEN ARROW PUBLIC SCHOOLS VOLUME 39, ISSUE 6 | GRADUATION 2014 Publisher Communications Department Broken Arrow Public Schools Layout/Design/Photography Adam J. Foreman Graphic Artist/Publications Specialist Editing/Content Shelli Holland-Handy Chief Communications Officer Editing/Content Christina Dixon Communications & Community Relations Coordinator Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jarod Mendenhall Board of Education Cheryl Kelly, President Steve Allen, Vice President Jerry Denton, Clerk Steve Majors, Deputy Clerk Dr. Theresa Williamson, Member The ARROWPOINT is published six times a year by the Communications Department of Broken Arrow Public Schools and is distributed to approximately 47,000 households in the Broken Arrow school district.

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MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

EARNING OUR STRIPES Catch up on the accomplishments that continue to put BAPS at the forefront of education

RUMOR HAS IT

Dr. Mendenhall addresses school-centered rumors floating about the community

BA INVADES BIG APPLE

Hundreds of fine arts students descend upon New York City for a legendary performance

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BOYLE: TEACHER OF THE YEAR Rhoades teacher Tonya Boyle is all about helping students beyond the classroom

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BAPS EMBRACES SCIENCE OLYMPIAD Competitve science competitions help sharpen skills of middle school students

GRADUATION: CLASS OF 2014

History was made at the BOK Center as the Class of 2014 said goodbye

ON THE COVER: A LIFELONG DREAM IS FULFILLED AS THE CLASS OF 2014 CELEBRATES GRADUATION AT THE BOK CENTER.

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s a patron of Broken Arrow Public Schools, it’s likely you are already aware of the many great things the students and staff accomplish each and every day at sites throughout the district. But what about your neighbors who don’t have children in school, family members who live out of town or business acquaintances looking for a place to relocate – do they know about the great things Broken Arrow Public Schools has to offer?

This feature, “Earning Our Stripes,” is designed to equip you with brief bits of information you can use to educate others on why Broken Arrow Public Schools continues to “earn stripes” in its mission to be one of Oklahoma’s premier public school districts.

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• Superintendent’s Student Advisory Committee – Dr. Jarod Mendenhall developed an advisory committee of eight students– four juniors and four seniors–that meet on a quarterly basis. This affords the students an opportunity to discuss various topics that affect student life at the high school level.

• Construction Celebrations – To celebrate the various stages of construction this past year, the district hosted multiple ceremonies at sites throughout the district, including Aspen Creek Elementary, Aspen Creek Early Childhood Center, Creekwood Elementary, Creekwood Early Childhood Center, Park Lane Early Childhood Center, Oneta Ridge Middle School and Broken Arrow High School. From ground breakings to ribbon cuttings, the district has and will continue to celebrate construction milestones.

• Technology Image Center – The district’s first, fully-functioning image center at Central on Main has saved the district more than $400,000 in refurbishing computers. The

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technology has made it possible to recycle district computers. In 15 months, more than 750 have been refurbished and 1,500 have been reimaged.

• Superior Financial Reporting – The BAPS Finance Department was honored with multiple awards for exceeding the high standards for financial reporting and accountability by completing the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). This massive financial report adheres to the most rigorous federal standards set by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). BAPS is one of only three school districts in the state to successfully complete the CAFR. • Spring Sports – BA wrestlers took home the title of Class 6A Dual State Champions.

The girls golf team were named the 6A Academic State Champions with a GPA of 3.93.

BA cheerleaders won the Frontier Conference STUNT Championship. Many other spring sports qualified for state tournaments, including slow pitch softball, boys and girls track, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls golf, boys and girls soccer and baseball.

• Electronic Transcript – At the high school the district is implementing Naviance, an electronic transcript system. The change

will enable the district to expedite the process by which students apply for post-secondary college or training. This electronic process also enhances and increases students’ scholarship opportunities.

• BAPAC Celebrates Fifth Anniversary – Bringing the world to Broken Arrow has been the mission of the Broken Arrow Performing Arts Center. Since its opening five years ago, the BAPAC continues to bring in Broadway shows and award-winning recording artists, while also acting as the official location for the BAPS fine arts program.

• Medal Of Excellence – Because of her ability to not only instruct but to also inspire, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence recently honored BAHS Advanced Placement environmental science teacher Donna Gradel with the 2014 Medal for Excellence. Gradel was one of only five Oklahoma public educators selected to receive this prestigious award.

• Indoor Practice Facility – Construction is currently under way for an indoor athletic facility to be used by athletes of multiple sports.

The facility, with an anticipated completion date of Sept. 1, 2014, will be an extension of the current Multi-Purpose Facility, sitting to the west of the existing structure.

• Girls Basketball, Simply Perfect – With hard work and determination, the 2014 varsity girls basketball team capped their perfect 28-0 season in the Class 6A State Finals.

RUMOR HAS IT Rumor has it that we will have a bond issue in the next year.

This is true. The next bond issue will be voted in February 2015. With our last bond issue, we made great progress – so much, in fact, that the projects are too numerous to list here.

Some highlights include installing secured entries and moving all students from portable buildings to classrooms in permanent structures.

We also added four new early childhood centers, three new elementary sites and a new middle school.

Additionally, we made major renovations to several schools including a 93,000 square foot addition to the high school, additions to seven elementary schools and an addition to Sequoyah Middle School. Although we are excited about the progress we have made, it is time to start considering additional district needs. Our goal is to provide equity across the district, and facilities that are safe and conducive to both learning and student engagement.

Rumor has it that North Intermediate High School is closing.

This is true. The North Intermediate High School site is certainly rich in tradition and history, and while we intend to preserve some of the historical pieces of North, there is a need to repurpose the site to meet the current needs of all of our students. The Long Range Planning Committee, a group of parents, patrons, and staff, has discussed several ideas surrounding the North Intermediate High School site, some of which include a school natatorium and a soccer

field at the location currently known as Kirkland Field. Plans will be solidified over the coming months.

Rumor has it that we are expanding our STEM program to the middle schools.

This is true. In the 2014-15 school year, we will begin a new program called Gateway to Technology. This program teaches students the concepts of science, technology, engineering and math using project based learning. Middle school students will engage in engineering design processes to identify possible solutions to real world problems.

Beginning in 6th grade, all students will be introduced to Gateway to Technology in their science classes. 7th and 8th graders will then have the opportunity to select Gateway to Technology courses as one of their electives.

Students who complete the necessary prerequisites in middle school will then have the opportunity to continue with STEM learning in high school through Project Lead the Way, an intensive course series that explores engineering, biomedicine and other STEM related careers. Our hope is that these well-designed, hands on courses will provide students with the skills and experience they need to open doors to endless possibilities in STEM related fields.

Rumor has it that you will be changing attendance zones again.

This is partially true. When I arrived to Broken Arrow, I formed a group of parents, patrons, and staff called the Long Range Planning Committee. With the help of Chief Operating Officer, Michelle Bergwall, and Chief Financial Officer, Dwayne Thompson, this group is provided with the information they need to determine district requirements related to land acquisition, bond issues, and attendance zones. On average in Broken Arrow, our school district population is growing by 300 students (one half of an elementary) per year. Because of the rate of growth our district is experiencing, the Long Range Planning Committee analyzes population data provided by the demographer, along with building capacity, on annual basis. Although this information is analyzed every year to ensure we are accounting for growth and maintaining manageable class sizes, it is not my intention to reorganize site boundaries any more often than necessary. This year, there will be a slight boundary change for Oak Crest Elementary.

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Rumor has it that we will not have enough classrooms at the high school for incoming sophomores.

This is false. Before the decision was made to bring sophomores to the high school campus, we identified renovations that would need to take place to accommodate the additional students. With the addition of 93,000 square feet to our high school campus, along with a some modifications in existing buildings, we are confident that all students and staff will have adequate classroom space. Additionally, an increasing number of our juniors and seniors have chosen to take advantage of off-campus learning opportunities, through programs such as Tulsa Tech, concurrent enrollment, !nspire 21, and Career Exploration. Therefore, it is unlikely that the entire population of sophomores, juniors and seniors will be on-campus at any given time.

Either way, we do have the space to accommodate all students on the high school campus.

Dr. Mendenhall shares the scoop on the rumors concerning BA schools

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Boyle connects with students beyond the classroom

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midst the gratitude, laughter and applause from more than 650 people in attendance at the inaugural Star Awards Gala at the Tulsa Renaissance Hotel on April 3, Rhoades Elementary fifth grade teacher Tonya Boyle was crowned the 2014 District Teacher of the Year.

“My philosophy begins with the belief that all children can learn, and it is often on their own time schedule, in their own style, starting at their own level,” Boyle said.

“It is my job as a teacher to facilitate that learning, which is why I spend the first two weeks of school every year getting to know my students, checking their academic levels and understanding their learning styles. I want to create a learning environment where mistakes are accepted, redo’s are welcomed and successes are applauded.”

With 22 years of teaching experience, Boyle was one of five finalists selected from the pool of 27 Site Teacher of the Year candidates. Joining her on stage was Debra Goss of Arrowhead Elementary, Bridget Cook of Aspen Creek Elementary, Tamara Yeldell of North Intermediate High School and Cindy Gharibvand of Broken Arrow High School.

“When Dr. Mendenhall started reading the winner’s statement, I heard the words, ‘happy dance,’” Boyle said. “I immediately turned to my right and then to my left and asked if any of them did the happy dance.

I knew it was me. I said to myself, ‘I do the happy dance.’”

“I truly believe teachers change the world one student at a time. My former students have a way of reconnecting to let me know that I did make a positive difference in their lives.”

Tonya Boyle BAPS District Teacher of the Year With happy tears streaming down her cheeks as BAPS Superintendent Dr. Jarod Mendenhall formally announced the winner, Boyle approached the podium to thank the Rhoades staff members, her family and the Teacher of the Year Professional Development Committee.

Boyle and the other candidates went through an intensive evaluation and interview process with the Professional

Development Committee, a group composed of teachers, administrators and previous Teachers of the Year. The candidates were scored on their portfolio and interviews, and after each was tallied, Boyle was named the winner.

“Ms. Boyle really touched our hearts,” said Diana Beaulieu, BAPS director of elementary education and a member of the committee. “Her love and compassion for her students is very evident. Not only does she masterfully teach her students the necessary fifth grade content, but she also teaches them to care for each other and make a difference in the lives of others.”

As the District Teacher of the Year, Boyle received a $2,500 check from the BAPS Foundation and the opportunity to drive the Teacher of the Year SUV, a Ford Escape generously provided by Matthews Ford in Broken Arrow. She will also represent Broken Arrow Public Schools in the State Teacher of the Year competition this summer.

“This is such a huge honor,” Boyle said. “I truly believe teachers change the world one student at a time although most of us don’t know which child we are really influencing until after they have left our room. My many rewards in teaching come from those returning students. Whether they call me, come see me the next year or find me on Facebook as an adult, my former students have a way of reconnecting to let me know that I did make a positive difference in their lives.”

EXPLORE explore Science Olympiad competitions prove successful

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cience Olympiad is an organization devoted to encouraging student involvement in all disciplines of science by engineering a number of competitions that focus on teamwork – an essential skill in most scientific careers today. Only in its second year at Broken Arrow Public Schools, the Science Olympiad competitions are proving to be successful in enhancing a variety of skill sets within students across the district.

“In two short years, Science Olympiad has given many of our students the opportunity to explore new areas of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM),” said Gayle Hahn, Oneta Ridge Middle School science teacher and Science Olympiad coach. “The research and higher level thinking skills that Science Olympiad requires will prepare students for life after high school, whether they choose higher education or to enter the workforce.”

Last year, more than 16,000 elementary and secondary schools participated in Science Olympiad competitions. Ranging from social science to engineering to chemistry, these competitions resemble hands-on academic track meets, consisting of a series of as many as 23 team events in each division— Division A is elementary, Division B is middle school and Division C is high school. Broken Arrow currently participates in the middle school division with student involvement from Oneta Ridge, Oliver and Sequoyah.

“As a science teacher I was frustrated that there weren’t any extracurricular activities for our ‘sciencey’ kids,” Hahn said. “Our principal at Oneta Ridge suggested I look into Science Olympiad. After finding out that Oklahoma had a chapter, I talked several other teachers into attending one of the competitions with me.

Once they were on board, I spoke with nine kids to see if they would be interested in competing.

They couldn’t wait to get going, so we started our team.”

Oneta Ridge competed in regionals and the state competition during the 2012-2013 school year. Afterward, Hahn wrote and received a grant from Cox Communications for $10,000 that would help all five Broken Arrow middle schools start a Science Olympiad team next year.

This year Oliver and Sequoyah created teams alongside Oneta Ridge, and in March, all three schools participated in the state tournament against more than 25 teams at the University of Central Oklahoma. Together the schools medaled in five events. Oneta Ridge placed seventh in the state, Oliver placed 10th and Sequoyah placed 13th.

“The other coaches and I couldn’t be more proud to watch these kids succeed and work together toward a common goal,” Hahn said.

“We hope to have a team in each middle school next year. Because we have more than 25 students who are leaving the middle schools and want to keep moving forward with Science Olympiad, there will also be a team at the ninth grade center.”

One of the students who will continue on with Science Olympiad is Drevin Vang, eighth grader at Oneta Ridge.

“Science Olympiad is special to me because it has allowed me to see the potential I have for science,” Vang said.

Vang’s classmate Oriana Moreno agrees.

“It makes you stronger knowing that you can be challenged to find out what’s really there and discovering things that not a lot of people know about,” Oriana said.

For more information about Science Olympiad, please visit www.soinc.org or contact Hahn at gahahn@baschools.org.

2014 Division B Events Life, Personal & Social Science • Anatomy (Nervous, Integumentary) • Disease Detectives (Environmental Quality) • Entomology • Heredity • Water Quality Earth & Space Science • Dynamic Planet (Glaciers) • Meteorology (Severe Storms) • Solar System • Road Scholar • Rocks and Minerals Physical Science & Chemistry • Simple Machines • Shock Value • Sounds of Music • Crime Busters • Can’t Judge a Powder Technology & Engineering • Boomilever • Robo-Cross • Wheeled Vehicle • Helicopters Inquiry & Nature of Science • Metric Mastery • Rotor Egg Drop • Experimental Design • Write It Do It

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ith nearly 15,000 parents, friends, families and teachers in attendance, the Class of 2014 said farewell to a chapter in their lives at commencement ceremonies recently held for the first time at Tulsa’s BOK Center.

More than 1,000 graduating seniors descended upon the arena floor as “Pomp and Circumstance” echoed throughout the center amidst cheers, applause and flashing cameras, forever capturing the moments for years to come.

Dr. Jarod Mendenhall, Superintendent

of Schools, reminded parents that although graduation was a bittersweet moment mixed with feelings of joy and sadness, it was their celebration as well.

“Your child is here tonight because you succeeded as a parent by providing guidance, patience and love,” said Dr. Mendenhall.

“Let’s congratulate all the parents in the audience tonight for a job well done.”

Senior Class President Dena Mossop told her fellow classmates that each one of them was special and had something great to offer the world. “I want to challenge you to be

more awesome, to give the world a reason to dance,” she said. She spoke about all the great things the class had accomplished together and concluded by saying, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Cherish these moments forever.”

BAHS Principal Debbie Renz spoke to the class about their accomplishments over the past year, including success in and out of the classroom, extracurricular activities, selfless giving to classmates in need and more.

As names were called and students crossed the stage throughout the three-hour

Senior Class Officers

President- Dena Mossop Vice President- Maggie Bond Secretary- Caili Jestel Treasurer- Meisha Floyd

Student Council Officers

President- Sydany Tran Vice President- Hailee Fitzpatrick Secretary- Kyle Tyson Treasurer- Katrina Toles

Senior Class Favorites Flower: Tiger Lily

Song: “It’s Time”

by Imagine Dragons Colors: Black and Gold Motto: “Arise, go forth and conquer, for today is the first day of the rest of your life.”

event, students were reminded of how their education was more than the classroom.

In addressing the Class of 2014, Dr. Mendenhall offered some fatherly advice, some advice he received from his own father growing up.

Sharing five principles that have guided Dr. Mendenhall throughout his life, he encouraged graduates to work hard and do more than the average person to set themselves apart as well as to have strong character even when no one else was looking.

He emphasized the importance of making

a good first impression and to stay positive, using difficult situations as opportunities to bring about positive change.

He concluded with a quote his father shared with him often. “‘To whom much is given, much is expected,’” said Dr. Mendenhall.

“Each of you has been given much – from your families, friends, classmates, school and from the Broken Arrow community. Take the opportunity you have been given and make the most of it. Make a positive mark on this world by being that person we have all seen you become: your best, most wonderful self.”

Class of Distinction – Top 3% Barnes, Dominique A Baxter, Jason C Bickle, Allyson M Boggs, Jacqueline N Borgstrom, Kara A Dahl, Alexandria D Davis, John W DeWitt, Drake C DuBose, Casey O Ellis, David A Ely, Alaina C Freeman, Alexander Glander, Matthew S Hatfield, Brandon J Hayes, Moriah A Hood, Shelby L James, Lauren E Keich, Lauren R Kesterson, Lauren E King, Tyler J Kline, Madison M Lee, Rebecca J Lepp, Peyton A Lin, Kenneth L Looney, Matthew D Meyer, Tyler D Mitchell, Samuel L Nguyen, Kelly D Platter, Alexandria C Reck, David H Renkema, Melissa Scoggins, Aubrey C Tran, Sydany J Van, Lyly

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2014 says goodbye

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