Monday – January 12, 2015
Blue Day
Happy Birthday last Saturday to Shane Nelson!
This week is South Dakota School Board Recognition week! We are so very fortunate to have people who choose to place the education of our youth as a top priority in their personal lives. These people give up a lot of personal time with little thanks. Please if you should happen to see Rick Miller, Justin Enfield, Troy Olson, Brenda Schmit, or Clayton Dean thank them!
Good luck to the JH basketball teams with their games at White Lake tonight. Girls tip off at 6:00 with the boys to follow.
Girls practice at SC and Boys at Woonsocket today.
6th and 7th Grade Students please turn in your 6 Decisions book to Ms. Wenzel ASAP!
The school board meets tonight at 7:00. The agenda can be found at Forms & Publications – Google – Drive – School Board
The Lady Blackhawks were defeated by the Titans on Saturday. Stats for the varsity game - Mt. Vernon Plankinton 64 Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 49 - Leaders: Myah Selland 23 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds, Morgan Selland 14 points and 4 assists. JV: Mt. Vernon/Plankinton 40 Sanborn Central / Woonsocket 16 - Leaders: Sarah Morgan and Megan Kleppin each had 3 points
The Blackhawks boys team suffered their first loss of the season falling to Mt Vernon-Plankinton 68-56. Helping the cause: Joe Davis—3 assists, 1 steal, Dillon Moore—18 pts, 7 reb, 3 steals, 3 blocks, Trevor Olson—5 pts, 2 reb, 1 assist, Tucker Kingsbury—14 pts, 7 reb, 5 assists, 5 steals, Josh Feiner—4 pts, 2 reb, 1 steal, Jarid Bechen—4 pts, 2 reb, 1 steal, Brady Tiede—9 pts, 10 reb, Rex Schlicht—2 pts, 1 steal FG 25-64 for 39% FT 3-5 60% Reb Adv—us 30-26 MVP shot 52% FG Coach Olson’s comments: Simply put, we were outplayed by them. As coaches, we have to do a better job getting the boys ready to play. Seven turnovers in the first quarter coupled with not defending put us in a hole that we tried climbing out of the whole game.
The boys JV won and C team lost. 7th grade won and 8th grade lost.
Wanted: Snacks for bus ride to practices. The boys basketball players are extremely hungry after school and a little extra energy is helpful. If anyone would like to donate some snacks (jerky, cookies, granola bars, etc) would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be dropped off/sent to SC to be used for bus rides to Woonsocket and Woonsocket will do the same. We have 15 boys from SC. Thanks for your support!
The schedule for the games tomorrow night in Woonsocket is 4:00 JVB, JVG 5:00, VB 6:30, and VG 8:00. These games can be watched on Santel’s Channel 104 if you aren’t able to attend.
Ms. Senska is gone on Thursday, January 15th – no vocal. Hs students will report – seniors will have privileges that block.
We have confirmed cases of influenza in the elementary, middle school, and high school. Please do everything possible to stop the spreading of germs. More information can be found at
The information for the 281 Tournaments has been uploaded to our Forms & Publications – Google Drive – Athletics – Basketball
The pairings for the Girls Hanson Classic have been uploaded to our Google drive – Forms & Publications – Athletics – Basketball
Parents: I am beginning my search for parents interested in chaperoning the FFA State Convention this year. The State Convention will be April 12-14. We will leave around noon on Sunday the 12th and return around 3 pm on Tuesday the 14th. If you are interested in chaperoning or have any questions, please email me at shane.gross@k12.sd.us. Even if we have already visited about chaperoning, I would appreciate another email to confirm.
We have extra help day on Monday, January 19th. Lists of all missing assignments will need to be in the office no later than Thursday, January 15th at noon. Parents will be called Friday, January 16th at 1:00 if you need to report for the extra help day.
If you are not receiving the automated calls for early dismissal or cancellations, please let Mary know by calling the school or e-mail her at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us
Breaking news in the area……..The Country Pumper will be serving noon specials for a mere $7.50 (drinks not included) starting Monday. Take out is available by calling 495-4242
Monday - January 12th - Meatloaf - Cheesy Potatoes & Green Beans
Tuesday - January 13th - Beef Stroganoff - Lettuce Salad & Corn
Wednesday - January 14th - Hot Roast Beef Sandwich - Potatoes - Corn & Roll
Be watching for further menus and new items to be added.
Please join DWU basketball teams and the Mitchell Heart & Sole in their annual Pink the Palace Event – DWU Basketball Games with Nebraska Wesleyan – January 18th – 2:00 Women & 4:00 Men. You can pre-order T-shirts until January 9th at Sungold Sports 996-3218. More information can be found in our Community folder on the Google Drive
The Glass Slipper 2015 date is confirmed!! Saturday, February 21st from 9am to 3pm at the Wesleyan Church on 6th and Sanborn!! Any Prom dresses, shoes, or jewelry donations can be dropped off at the church office Monday-Friday between 9am and 4pm. More info to come soon! We will be collecting at Sanborn Central also. For more information, please contact mary.ackman@k12.sd.us Please drop off prior to 2/14/15
Save the date.......Soup and sandwich dinner to benefit Tim Moody who suffered a traumatic brain injury in November, 2014 will be held Sunday, February 15, 2015 from 11:00am until 1:00pm at the Letcher Community Center. Dinner will be homemade soups, sandwiches and dessert for a free will donation. There will be a silent auction also which will start at 11am and conclude at 1pm. Tim is the father of Walt, Hilary, and Hadley Moody. If you would like to contribute in any way, please contact Amy Fouberg Moody at 248-2480, moodys@santel.net or via Facebook. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday – January 13th: G/B vs. KWL (W) 4:00 - Pep Band Plays
Wednesday – January 14th: G @ SC B @ W
Thursday – January 15th: Boys vs. JVC – 4:15 7th B, 5:15 8th Boys, 6:30 JVB, 8:00 VB (Larson/Foster)
Girls @ Woonsocket
Winterguard 6:30 (W)
Missing assignment lists due at noon
Friday – January 16th: Girls 281 Tourney – Wolsey vs. Iroquois 3:30
Last day to switch classes
Parents called for Extra Help Day – 1:00pm
Saturday: Boys 281 Tourney vs. Springs 1:00 - Wolsey
Girls @ Hanson Classic vs. Warner @ 8:30
Sunday: Pink the Palace – 2:00 DWU Women tip off
Monday: Extra Help Day – Students 8:00-11:00am
Girls 281 Tourney @ Huron
Today’s Menu: Chicken Wrap – Seasoned Brown Rice (6-12) Carrots – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Mini Pancakes – Sausage Patty – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice
Menu: Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Garlic Breadstick (9-12) - Fruit Choice – Milk choice
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. ~Winston Churchill