Tuesday, December 12, 2017

December 12, 2017

Tuesday – December 12, 2017
Orange Day – Tutoring
Happy Birthday Grant Edwards and Eric Ruml!

Mrs. Easton will be leaving at 11:30 today.  Vocal students will have study hall in the gym.  At 1:53 7th grade will report to Mrs. Vermeulen in the music room for study hall and 8th grade to the MS Lab for study hall.  At 2:39 6th grade will have study hall with Mrs. Vermeulen in the music room.

Winter Sports Pictures today.  Make sure you have your order form with payment at the time your pictures are taken!  The schedule is: 2:00PM JH girls Pics - 2:30PM JH boys Pics - 3:00PM- Girls BB High School - 3:30PM- Boys BB High School - 4:00PM- Cheerleaders - 4:20PM- Winterguard if interested - 4:30PM- Power lifting?


HS Girls and Boys will practice at SC today.

Cheer will practice at Woonsocket today.

Don’t forget that students and staff are invited to show off their Ugly Sweaters tomorrow!  Sweet treats will be given to the ugliest sweater in elementary, middle school, high school, and staff.

The synopsis of last night’s school board meeting can be found at

ACADEMICS
Semester testing occurs on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 (Blue) and Wednesday, December 20th (Orange).  HS students will only need to be here for the classes that are testing or required by the teacher.  Be sure to check with your teachers!

BOOSTER CLUB
Concession stand workers for December 19th are:  Perry & Tracy Moody, Tera Moody, Mike Larson, Greg Swearingen, Steve & Roxann Larson, and Nellie Cribben

MISCELLANEOUS
 Exciting news! The Mt. Vernon and Plankinton Youth Wrestling Programs are consolidating to create one cohesive Titan Youth Wrestling Program. The Titan Youth Wrestling Program is open to boys and girls - Grades Pre-K to 6th. Children from surrounding communities are welcome to come out and join in the fun. We would love to have you on the team! - First Practice Tuesday, December 12th. 6:00 Beginners, 6:30 Advanced. - There will be a short parent/coach meeting on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:30 p.m. More information can be found at

COMMUNITY
The Artesian Area WWTS (Walking With the Savior) youth group Christmas program is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 13th at 6:30 pm at the Artesian First Lutheran Church.  Jesus’ birthday will also be celebrated.  Lunch will be served following the program.  Everyone is welcome.

The Artesian Community Improvement Association will be holding their annual Ham Drawing/Membership Drive on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Artesian Community Center. Supper will be served at 6:30pm, with drawings and a visit from Santa Claus to follow!

Sanborn County 4-H Blue Group will be sponsoring a Community Christmas Party Saturday, December 16th at the Letcher Community Center.  A soup and sandwich supper will begin at 6:00 followed by Bingo with prizes!   Everyone is invited to help them celebrate the season!

UPCOMING
Wednesday – December 13th: Blue Day – Upland Christmas Concert 7:30   
           Ugly Sweater Day @ SC  
           Girls @ SC        Boys @ Woony 
           WWTS @ Artesian        
           Sonshine Club/Confirmation @ Letcher
Thursday – December 14th:  Orange Day - BB vs. TDA @ Woony 5:15 JH/JV/V – Pep Band      Plays
           Girls @ SC   
           Eligibility/MS Updates due at noon     
           Tutoring
Friday – December 15th: Blue Day – JH G/B @ Springs 6:00  Bus @ 5:00 from SC
           HS G @ SC – HS B @ Woony
Saturday: SCW 3/4th Girls @ Woony           
           JV Boys at MCM Tourney
Monday – December 18th: Orange Day – Kid Quest 5th @ 12:30   6th @ 1:15    
           Winterguard @ SC
           JH/C Girls & Boys @ MV 6:00 
           Girls @ Woony             Boys @ SC        
           Cheer @ SC
Tuesday – December 19th: Blue Day – BLUE SEMESTER TESTING  
           MS AR Points Due      
          Tutoring
          G/B BB vs. MVP @ SC (Daneks) 4:00 JVG/JVB/VG/VB   PEP Band
Today’s   Menu: Beef & Noodles – CA Blend – Salad Bar – Blueberry Muffin (6-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice
 Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Muffin – String Cheese – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice
   Menu: Whole Grain Corn Dog – Smiley Potatoes – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

You give but little when you give of your possessions.  It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.  ~Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet


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