Wednesday, April 27, 2016

April 27, 2016

Wednesday – April 27, 2016
Orange Day
Happy Birthday Brooklyn Larson, Jason Moran, and Cooper Goldammer!  July 27th Karly Kruger will celebrate!

Students, Mrs. Easton, and Mr. Kroeger – you really presented a Rebelastic performance last night!!!    I’m sure everyone left the gym with a spring in their step!

Sonshine Club meets in Letcher tonight – it’s the last Wednesday night activity for the year!

WWTS meets in Artesian at 5:30 tonight.

There will not be joint practice for track today – just home practice.

The gym is closed until Monday, May 2nd.

Today is the last day for the Mitchell Shrine Circus with performances at 4:30 and 7:15.  Just a reminder that I would like to mail the circus thank you on Wednesday, May 4th.

We are excited to announce that Dakota Players and students at SC will be presenting “You Look Marvelous” on Saturday May 7th.  Auditions will be held May 2nd after school.  You can find complete information at
Parental permission slips need to be returned no later than 8:15am on May 2nd – they can be found at


ACADEMICS
Thank you to the Scholarship Foundation members who took time out of their busy schedules to interview our seniors – Steff Edwards, Steve Larson, and Tambi Wormstadt.  We would also like to thank everyone who serves on our board.  Your efforts make us Rebel Proud.

Seniors planning on being gone on Thursday, April 28th – must have parental permission!

Friday, April 29th is our extra help day.  We will run missing assignment reports for students from Campus the morning of Wednesday, April 27th.  We will re-run the campus list Thursday, April 28th, and begin calling parents at 1:00.  If you are failing a class or have missing assignments you will need to be here at 8:00 am the morning of the 29th.  Students - be sure to check out your portal and get a head start on any missing assignments.  Teachers be sure to use the missing and turned in options in your grade book so the portal is correct.  Thank you!

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8th grade Salads, 7th grade Desserts, and 6th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

ATHLETICS
The soccer games that were cancelled on are rescheduled in Woonsocket for Thurs, April 28 for the U10 and U12 teams.  U10 will play at 5:30 and 6:30.  U12 will play at 7:30.  U10 please be to the field at 5:15.  U12 please be there at 7:00. 

Due to the wet weather conditions today and predicted cold and windy weather tomorrow we have cancelled the relays on Thursday in Menno.

FFA
SCW FFA Banquet – May 2nd - Woonsocket:  Below are the meal assignments for this year’s potluck:  Freshmen – Main Course, Sophomores – Main Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert

WANTED
Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests);  7&8 BBB Coach     Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested: linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

COMMUNITY
We are so very forunate to live in a sommunity that supports our youth so much!  Our students have been given Shrine Circus tickets for both the Huron and Mitchell shows. Students are making thank yous to send to our sponsors and we ask that adults also let them know how much we appreciate their support.  MJ Aviation, Jake's Lounge, Hoffman Well Repair, Hanson Wheel, CorTrust Bank, Chada Construction, Buckshots, Brooks Oil, Artesian Vetinary, Doren's Bar, Country Pumper, S&S, Forestburg Elevator, Mark and Dawna VanOverschelde, 1st National Bank - Woosocket, Basham Funeral Service, Dakota Roadhouse, Double D Body, Express Stop, Hegg Insurance, Heil Electric, Jensen Grain, Larson & Nipe, Local Lumber Supply, Sanborn County Realty & Title, Selland Trucking, SD Wheat Growers, Woony Foods, and Skeeters! 

UPCOMING
Thursday –April 28th: HS Track Cancelled
                      JH Track @ Hanson – Bus @ Noon
                      ACT I 7:45
                      HS/MS Tutoring
                      Gym Closed
                      No EL PE
                      Soccer @ Woony U10 5:30   U12 7:30 - No Soccer Practice at SC
                      Parents Called at 1:00 for Xtra Help Day
Friday – April 29th:  Extra Help Day – Students will be notified if they need to be here
                     U6 & U10 @ SC vs. Springs 5:30
                     JH/HS Track @ Home
                     Gym Closed
Saturday – April 30th:  U6, U8, U10, U12 @ SC
                      Ducks vs. Lennox 1:00
Sunday – May 1st: Ducks vs. West Central 1:00
Monday – May 2nd:  JH 281 Conference track – Bus @ 11:30
                      FFA Banquet – Woonsocket
                     Joint HS Track @ SC
                     4th Bank Presentation 2:30
                     Teacher Appreciation – School Spirit Week
                      Dakota Players Forms due
Tuesday – May 3rd:  HS track @ Miller – Bus @ 9:00
                      HS Golf @ Springs
Wednesday – May 4th:  WWTS Artesian 1st Lutheran
                      JH/HS Practice @ Home
                      Circus Thank Yous due
Today’s Menu:  Pulled Pork on a Bun – Mashed Potato Nuggets – Carrots – Salad Bar – Oatmeal Cookie (9-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: PB/J Sandwich – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice
           Menu: Pesto Chicken Flatbread – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice


Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown