Wednesday, October 31, 2012

October 31, 2012

SANBORN CENTRAL E-NEWS
 
Happy Halloween!
 
Due to several conflicts, the Brainstorming Session with Mr. Kroeger on Monday, November 12 has been moved to 5:15 p.m. (instead of 6:00 p.m.) in the Woonsocket High School commons. Specific items for discussion include: Help needed for a feed to precede the concert on November 20, possible purchase of new marching percussion equipment, and marching band uniforms. This session is open to the parents of band students and interested community members.
 
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TODAY - WEDNESDAY:
 
Today is the last day the FFA will be selling Crystalyx cards.
 
A flu vaccination clinic is being held at the school today from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
 
Several students are attending the District Oral Interp competition in Mitchell today.
 
A representative from Mitchell Technical Institute will be at the school today to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
Boys’ basketball (7-12) open gym will be held after school this afternoon at Sanborn Central.
 
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THURSDAY:
 
There will be a staff appreciation breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m.
 
Thursday is the deadline for turning in band food orders.
 
The 5/6th basketball teams will have practice on Thursday from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at Sanborn Central.
 
The SCW Lady Blackhawks (#1) will be playing volleyball against Wessington Springs (#4) in the 9B Districts in Wolsey on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. The bus will leave from Sanborn Central at 4:30 p.m. Playing the 7:30 p.m. match will be James Valley Christian (#2) and Wolsey-Wessington (#3).
 
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FRIDAY:
 
There will be an FFA State Officer visit at the school on Friday.
 
There will be basketball practice for the Jr. High girls after school on Friday at Sanborn Central.
 
Volleyball districts continue on Friday. If the Lady Blackhawks win on Thursday, they will be playing for the 9B championship in Wolsey on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
 
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SATURDAY:
 
The 5/6th girls and boys will be participating in a basketball tournament at James Valley Christian School on Saturday in Huron. The girls will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 9:00 a.m. and the boys will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 10:00 a.m. Click below for a complete schedule.
 

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SUNDAY:
 
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday morning. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.
 
The Town and Kountry Kids 4-H Club is sponsoring a community fire safety dinner on Sunday at the Letcher Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The 4-Hers will be reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends. They will be providing free batteries and smoke alarms to those families that need them. Club members will be promoting fire safety tips for the audience. Lunch will be served for a free will donation. All community members are encouraged to attend.
 
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MONDAY:
 
There will be a representative from Augustana College at the school on Monday to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
The 5/6th girls and boys have basketball games against Hitchcock-Tulare at Hitchcock on Monday. The girls will play at 6:00 p.m. followed by the boys.
 
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TUESDAY:
 
Tuesday is Election Day – wear red, white and/or blue.
 
Representatives from Northern State University and South Dakota State University will be at the school on Tuesday to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
Volleyball Regions will be held on Tuesday.
 
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REMINDERS:
 
Northern State University is waiving the application fee during the month of November. Talk to Mrs. Whitney regarding the requirements for this waiver and to get an application.
 
The Huron School Board is offering the movie "Bully" at no cost to anyone in the Huron area (including the Sanborn Central School District) on the following dates and times at the Logan Theatre in Huron: Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 at 12:00 noon. It is free of charge.  Parents are encouraged to watch the trailer on the website (www.thebullyproject.com) as this is an intense movie and not designed for all children.  It is rated PG13 but parents should be aware that there are some scenes that could be disturbing.  The Huron School Board has paid for these showings and wants to pack the theatre for both shows.  Sanborn Central would like to thank the Huron School Board for offering our students and parents this opportunity.
 
More information on Sanborn Central’s new mobile app can be found at www.sanborncentral.com.
 
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
 
There is nothing that gives more assurance than a mask.
 
- Colette
 
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DAILY WORKOUT:
(The links below lead to many of the items that were contained in last year’s e-News, plus a few more worthwhile sites.)
 
ASK’s Question of the Day: http://www.ask.com/questionoftheday
 
NASA’s Image of the Day: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD
 
(after 30 second ad)
 
The New York Times Learning Network: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com
 
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
 
Math Buddy’s Question of the Day: http://www.mathbuddyonline.com/common/mbqad.html
 
 
National Geographic’s Daily GeoBee: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today
 
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CONTACT:
 
Questions, comments, additions: Sherri at stekl@santel.net.
 
Sanborn Central e-News blog/archives: http://sanborncentralenews.blogspot.com
 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

October 30, 2012

SANBORN CENTRAL E-NEWS
 
The 5/6th girls and boys played basketball at Wessington Springs last night. The girls lost, 12-18. The boys won, 24-12.
 
Northern State University is waiving theirapplication fee during the month of November. Talk to Mrs. Whitney regarding the requirements for this waiver and to get an application.
 
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TODAY - TUESDAY:
 
The 5/6th basketball teams will have practice after school today from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at Sanborn Central.
 
The first round of volleyball districts begins around the state. The Lady Blackhawks have a bye and won’t play until Thursday in Wolsey.
 
 
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WEDNESDAY:
 
Wednesday is the deadline for turning in band food orders.
 
Wednesday is the last day the FFA will be selling Crystalyx cards.
 
A flu vaccination clinic will be held at the school on Wednesday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. See below for more information.
 
Several students will be attending the District Oral Interp competition on Wednesday. They will be leaving at 7:15 a.m. If any participants are getting flu shots, they should be at the school by 7:00 a.m.
 
A representative from Mitchell Technical Institute will be at the school on Wednesday to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
Boys’ basketball open gym will be held after school on Wednesday at Sanborn Central.
 
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THURSDAY:
 
There will be a staff appreciation breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m.
 
The 5/6th basketball teams will have practice on Thursday from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at Sanborn Central.
 
The SCW Lady Blackhawks will be playing volleyball in the 9B Districts in Wolsey on Thursday. They will be playing the winner of Tuesday’s Wessington Springs vs. Iroquois match at 6:00 p.m.
 
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FRIDAY:
 
There will be an FFA State Officer visit at the school on Friday.
 
There will be basketball practice for the 7/8th girls after school on Friday at Sanborn Central.
 
Volleyball districts continue on Friday. If the Lady Blackhawks win on Thursday, they will be playing for the 9B championship in Wolsey on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
 
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SATURDAY:
 
The 5/6th girls and boys will be participating in a basketball tournament at James Valley Christian School on Saturday in Huron. The girls will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 9:00 a.m. and the boys will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 10:00 a.m. Click below for a complete schedule.
 

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SUNDAY:
 
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday morning. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour.
 
The Town and Kountry Kids 4-H Club is sponsoring a community fire safety dinner on Sunday at the Letcher Community Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The 4-Hers will be reminding people to change their smoke alarm batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends. They will be providing free batteries and smoke alarms to those families that need them. Club members will be promoting fire safety tips for the audience. Lunch will be served for a free will donation. All community members are encouraged to attend.
 
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MONDAY:
 
There will be a representative from Augustana College at the school on Monday to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
The 5/6th girls and boys have basketball games against Hitchcock-Tulare at Hitchcock on Monday. The girls will play at 6:00 p.m. followed by the boys.
 
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REMINDERS:
 
The Huron School Board is offering the movie "Bully" at no cost to anyone in the Huron area (including the Sanborn Central School District) on the following dates and times at the Logan Theatre in Huron: Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 at 12:00 noon. It is free of charge.  Parents are encouraged to watch the trailer on the website (www.thebullyproject.com) as this is an intense movie and not designed for all children.  It is rated PG13 but parents should be aware that there are some scenes that could be disturbing.  The Huron School Board has paid for these showings and wants to pack the theatre for both shows.  Sanborn Central would like to thank the Huron School Board for offering our students and parents this opportunity.
 
Marla Feistner, County Nurse, would like to recommend the following article for you to read about a healthy 17 year old that died from influenza:
 
 
The South Dakota Department of Health will again be offering free seasonal influenza vaccine to all children 6 months through 18 years of age. A flu clinic for school-age children will be held at Sanborn Central on Wednesday, October 31 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The state is supplying the vaccine free of charge and there will be no administration fee at the school-based clinic. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Health Office at 605-796-4510. Consent forms are due to the school by Friday, October 26, and can be found in the Flu folder at the following Sanborn Central Google Drive link:
 
 
Sanborn Central requests that every student 2nd grade and below be accompanies by a parent. If your child is one who doesn’t like shots, regardless of age, it is suggested that you accompany them. They need to keep the line running smoothly so that everyone has a chance to be immunized.
 
More information on Sanborn Central’s new mobile app can be found at www.sanborncentral.com.
 
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
 
Do not be afraid of defeat. You are never so near victory as when you are defeated in a good cause.
 
- Henry Ward Beecher
 
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DAILY WORKOUT:
(The links below lead to many of the items that were contained in last year’s e-News, plus a few more worthwhile sites.)
 
ASK’s Question of the Day: http://www.ask.com/questionoftheday
 
NASA’s Image of the Day: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD
 
(after 30 second ad)
 
The New York Times Learning Network: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com
 
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
 
Math Buddy’s Question of the Day: http://www.mathbuddyonline.com/common/mbqad.html
 
 
National Geographic’s Daily GeoBee: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today
 
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CONTACT:
 
Questions, comments, additions: Sherri at stekl@santel.net.
 
Sanborn Central e-News blog/archives: http://sanborncentralenews.blogspot.com
 

Monday, October 29, 2012

October 29, 2012

SANBORN CENTRAL E-NEWS
 
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. and Mr. Danek with the loss of Candi’s mom on Friday. Here is a link to her obituary: http://www.dkfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1759062&fh_id=12442
 
Sanborn Central welcomes Kaitlyn Thomas to the Freshman class and Tristan Thomas to the 6th grade class.
 
On Saturday the 5/6th girls played basketball in the Mt. Vernon Jamboree. They lost the first game to White Lake, 2-14; the second game to Stickney, 6-16; and the final game to Mt. Vernon, 2-10.
 
This is the last week the FFA will be selling Crystalyx cards. If you haven't had an opportunity to purchase one and are interested, please contact an FFA member today. Mr. Gross needs the cards handed back this week, no later than Wednesday, October 31.
 
The FFA has begun their annual fruit sales. If you are interested in buying fruit but aren’t contacted by an FFA member, please contact Mr. Gross at shane.gross@k12.sd.us and he’ll send an FFA member your way.
 
Here is a link to The Weekly Voter – Issue III: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0BxqWDgwTHOqeZEY0SjVIaS0zMVU
 
Thanks to everyone who helped in any way with yesterday’s Halloween Party in Letcher. It was a huge success and lots of fun for everyone. There were 108 kids’ costumes judged, and 13 participating in Trunk or Treat. Special thanks to the organizers, the firemen, and the Town ‘n Kountry 4-H group.
 
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TODAY - MONDAY:
 
There will be CTE’s today for Grades 7-12.
 
Volleyball practices will be held in Woonsocket this week.
 
Boys’ basketball open gym will be held after school today at Sanborn Central.
 
There will be basketball practice for the 7/8th girls after school today in Woonsocket.
 
The 5/6th girls and boys have basketball games at Wessington Springs tonight. The girls play at 6:00 p.m., followed by the boys.
 
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TUESDAY:
 
The 5/6th basketball teams will have practice on Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at Sanborn Central.
 
The first round of volleyball districts begin around the state. The Lady Blackhawks have a bye and won’t play until Thursday in Wolsey.
 
 
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WEDNESDAY:
 
Wednesday is the deadline for turning in band food orders.
 
A flu vaccination clinic will be held at the school on Wednesday from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. See below for more information.
 
Several students will be attending the District Oral Interp competition. They will be leaving at 7:15 a.m.
 
A representative from Mitchell Technical Institute will be at the school on Wednesday to visit with interested Juniors and Seniors.
 
Boys’ basketball open gym will be held after school on Wednesday at Sanborn Central.
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THURSDAY:
 
There will be a staff appreciation breakfast on Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m.
 
The 5/6th basketball teams will have practice on Thursday from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. at Sanborn Central.
 
The SCW Lady Blackhawks will be playing volleyball in the 9B Districts in Wolsey on Thursday. They will be playing the winner of Tuesday’s Wessington Springs vs. Iroquois match at 6:00 p.m.
 
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FRIDAY:
 
There will be an FFA State Officer visit at the school on Friday.
 
There will be basketball practice for the 7/8th girls after school on Friday at Sanborn Central.
 
Volleyball districts continue on Friday. If the Lady Blackhawks win on Thursday, they will be playing for the 9B championship in Wolsey on Friday at 7:00 p.m.
 
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SATURDAY:
 
The 5/6th girls and boys will be participating in a basketball tournament at James Valley Christian School on Saturday in Huron. The girls will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 9:00 a.m. and the boys will play Hitchcock/Tulare at 10:00 a.m. Click below for a complete schedule.
 
 
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REMINDERS:
 
The Huron School Board is offering the movie "Bully" at no cost to anyone in the Huron area (including the Sanborn Central School District) on the following dates and times at the Logan Theatre in Huron: Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 4 at 12:00 noon. It is free of charge.  Parents are encouraged to watch the trailer on the website (www.thebullyproject.com) as this is an intense movie and not designed for all children.  It is rated PG13 but parents should be aware that there are some scenes that could be disturbing.  The Huron School Board has paid for these showings and wants to pack the theatre for both shows.  Sanborn Central would like to thank the Huron School Board for offering our students and parents this opportunity.
 
Marla Feistner, County Nurse, would like to recommend the following article for you to read about a healthy 17 year old that died from influenza:
 
 
The South Dakota Department of Health will again be offering free seasonal influenza vaccine to all children 6 months through 18 years of age. A flu clinic for school-age children will be held at Sanborn Central on Wednesday, October 31 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. The state is supplying the vaccine free of charge and there will be no administration fee at the school-based clinic. If you have any questions, please contact the Community Health Office at 605-796-4510. Consent forms are due to the school by Friday, October 26, and can be found in the Flu folder at the following Sanborn Central Google Drive link:
 
 
Sanborn Central requests that every student 2nd grade and below be accompanies by a parent. If your child is one who doesn’t like shots, regardless of age, it is suggested that you accompany them. They need to keep the line running smoothly so that everyone has a chance to be immunized.
 
More information on Sanborn Central’s new mobile app can be found at www.sanborncentral.com.
 
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
 
Free advice is worth the price.
 
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
 
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DAILY WORKOUT:
(The links below lead to many of the items that were contained in last year’s e-News, plus a few more worthwhile sites.)
 
ASK’s Question of the Day: http://www.ask.com/questionoftheday
 
NASA’s Image of the Day: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD
 
(after 30 second ad)
 
The New York Times Learning Network: http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com
 
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day: http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day
 
Math Buddy’s Question of the Day: http://www.mathbuddyonline.com/common/mbqad.html
 
 
National Geographic’s Daily GeoBee: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geobee/quiz/today
 
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CONTACT:
 
Questions, comments, additions: Sherri at stekl@santel.net.
 
Sanborn Central e-News blog/archives: http://sanborncentralenews.blogspot.com