Wednesday, December 7, 2016

December 7, 2016

Wednesday – December 7, 2016
Orange Day
Happy Birthday Samantha Dean!!!
What a wonderful concert last night students, Mrs. Easton, and Mr. Kroeger!

Girls practice at Woonsocket and Boys at SC today.

WWTS meets in Artesian today.                           

Rock Solid Christmas Party at Letcher tonight at 6:15.

Just a reminder – eligibility is due at noon on Thursday, December 8th.  Campus will automatically generate missing assignment reports on Thursday afternoon.  Please have all assignments turned in by 8:30 Thursday morning.

There will be a PreK-12 Staff Meeting December 8th at 3:30 in the MS Lab.

Found on the playground during recess yesterday – some keys  - if your child could have lost some keys here at school please contact Mary at 495-4183 or mary.ackman@k12.sd.us

Breaking news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Love sweets – but no time for holiday baking?  Do you like to donate to local organizations?  Want to help with a senior project?   Does Jonny Forschler have a deal for you!!!!!  He will do your Holiday Baking, Donate ALL money raised to the Sanborn County Food Pantry.  Orders must be in by Saturday, December 10th for delivery the week of the 12th.  His complete listing can be found at
Call him at 527-2664 to place your order!

ACADEMICS
Have you checked your parent portal lately - Are you ready for this week’s missing assignment lists and eligibility?  Are you having problems with your portal – Call 495-4183 or e-mail Mary at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us

ATHLETICS
Please note time change………3rd and 4th grade girls will be practicing at 9:30 on Saturday the 10th in Woonsocket. 

CHANGED AGAIN (12/6):   This is the schedule is for the SBA DH on Saturday, Dec. 10-  NOTE- Boys will play before the girls- It is Parents' Night/Day   Schedule as of now because of SBA's low participant numbers-  11:00- Boys JH and Frosh intermural Scrimmage, 11:45- Girls JH intermural Scrimmage, 12:30PM- JV Boys vs. SBA, 1:45PM- JV Girls vs. SBA, 3:00PM- V Boys vs. SBA- Boys’ Parents announced before game, 4:30PM- V Girls vs. SBA- Girls’ Parents announced before game

Saturday December 10 basketball games are the kickoff to our season! To celebrate the first game as well as Parents Night we are having an "Ugly Christmas Sweater Night"! Dig out your ugliest sweaters and accessories for the game. This is for parents, players, coaches, and fans!!!!! See you all then!

Support The Blackhawks!!  The Boys and Girls Blackhawk Basketball Teams are asking for some “Snack” Donations to use on their bus rides to daily practices.  The snacks would be split between the two schools to give the players a little bit of energy heading to practice.  Some popular items in the past are:  rice krispy treats, cookies, granola/energy bars, jerky, crackers, etc. There are 35 girls and 25 boys out for basketball this year.  Donations can be brought to our season-opening games vs. SBA on Saturday Dec. 10.  There will be a drop-off room available and will be divided up after the games.  Thanks for your awesome support of these kids’ efforts!   Go Blackhawks!!

FFA
Fruit Sales will be arriving on Monday, December 12th – please plan accordingly 

MUSIC
WINTERGUARD…THE WINTERGUARD SCHEDULE HAS BEEN ADJUSTED….THERE WILL BE NO PRACTICE ON DECEMBER 11TH, PRACTICE HAS BEEN SET FOR 5:45 ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH IN WOONSOCKET (TENTATIVE); AND MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH AT SC 5:45.

On Tuesday, December 13th there will be no vocal in the afternoon as Mrs. Easton will be preparing for the Woonsocket Christmas Concert.

HELP WANTED……. We have a fantastic Winterguard Organization which practices several times a week.  These young ladies put many hours of hard work into this program, unfortunately our competitions are all in Minneapolis.  We are estimating the expense per participant (travel, costume, drill, equipment, circuit membership fee) at about $500 per student.   The members plan on doing some fund raising, but past experience has proven that we will fall short.  We have some students who have been attending practices faithfully, but realize financially they won’t be able to afford it.  At this time we are hoping to find sponsors – not to just hand money over, but to provide these members with jobs to earn their way.   If you are willing to help us out – please contact Mr. Kroeger at brett.kroeger@k12.sd.us

Community
The Artesian Area WWTS Christmas program will be Wednesday, Dec. 14th at 6:30 pm at Artesian First Lutheran Church.  The program titled “Too-oo-oo-oo Busy” will find the group searching for the true meaning of Christmas.  There will also a birthday celebration honoring Jesus birthday.  Lunch and fellowship will follow the program.  Everyone is welcome to attend.

The Woonsocket Community Club has again invited us to participate in their Christmas Caring Tree project.  If you know of a family who may be in need of a little extra help this year, please let Mary Ackman know by calling the school (495-4183) or e-mailing her at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us . The deadline for form submittal is December 14th to Mary.  First National Bank in Woonsocket has the tree with the “Wish Cards” for you to pick up.  Donations can be taken to First National Bank, in Woonsocket, and given to a teller there or bring to Mary at Sanborn Central. 

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 7th – the next Sanborn County Food Give Away!!!!  Begins at 5:00pm at the Woonsocket Community Center and will go as long as there is still food!

A Year of Exchange
ASSE International Student Exchange Programs is looking for local families willing to host high-school-aged children from other countries. 
The students, both boys and girls, will be between the ages of 15 and 18 and are interested in learning about American culture, as well as sharing their own.
Students will have spending money to cover personal expenses and have full health, accident and liability insurance. Students are selected for the program based on academics and host families can choose teens from a variety of countries, backgrounds and interests.
For more information on ASSE or to host an international student, call: 
Tammy Walz ASSE area representative
605-864-1385
ASSE.com to complete an application

UPCOMING
Thursday – December 8th: Blue Day     Tutoring       
           GBB @ Woony    
           BB @ SC
           Winterguard @ Woony 5:45        
           3/4th Boys @ SC 6:00     
           Eligibility/MS Updates due at noon          
Friday – December 9th:  Orange Day   GB @ Woony  
          BB @ SC    
          5/6th Traveling Girls @ Woony 5:15
Saturday – December 10th:  G/B vs. SBA – Woony – 11:15
         3/4th Boys Tourney @ SC  
         3/4th Girls Woony 9:30     
         5/6th G Traveling @ Woony 10:00am
Sunday – December 11th:  5/6th Girls Traveling @ SC 6:00pm
      Winterguard Cancelled
Monday – December 12th: Blue Day – JH vs. Howard 6:00 SC JHG/JHB/CG
       Girls @ SC    
       Boys @ Woony   
       Winterguard @ Woony 5:45  
       FFA Fruit Delivered
       School Board meets 7:00pm
Tuesday – December 13th: Orange Day – HS GB & BB @ SC - Sports Pictures @ SC 2:30                                  Tutoring     
Today’s Menu: Cheese Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce – Peas – Salad Bar – Honey Apple Crisp (6-12) – Fruit/ Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Mini Cinni’s – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice  
      Menu: Hamburger on a Bun – Sweet Potato Fries – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Whole Grain Rice Crispy Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

The best thing you have to offer the world is yourself.  You don’t have to copy anyone else.  If you do, you’re second best.  To achieve success is to be first, and that’s being yourself. – John Denver



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