Wednesday- March 20th, 2019
Blue Day
Happy First Day of Spring!
Our deepest sympathies to the Uecker family in the loss of their
grandmother; Vera Uecker.
WWTS at Artesian today
Sonshine Club at Letcher today
HS Joint practice at Woony today
TS 7th grade
b-ball at 5:30 @ SC today
We will not be attending the April 1st track meet in Brookings.
Prom pictures for Juniors/Seniors begin at 3pm and Freshmen/Sophomores begin at 3:45. The photographers have two proms this year so students need to be here ready to go at their designated time.
The 2019 vocal contest for 5th -12th grade students will be held on Friday, March 29 th in the music room. The contest will begin at 12:45 at Sanborn Central and 2:30 in Woonsocket. All students involved will perform at their respective schools. Parents are invited and encouraged to listen to your child’s performance. Thank you for supporting your student’s musical efforts throughout the year! Mrs. Easton
Thursday 3/21 - Flandreau: leave Woonsocket at 7:20 am and SC at 7:40 am. Students: Sam, Katie, Cole, Sawyer, Tryce, Noah D., Mason, Austin, Aiden, Cayden, Madi, Tater, Cassidy, Amber, Noah W. FFA members attending CDE's this week - make sure to check in with your teachers prior to leaving to get your homework. Also, make sure to bring money for lunch at the contest.
We will be taking spring pictures at Sanborn Central on Wednesday, March 27th. Golf will start it off at 2:30 followed by the track team. Be sure to have your order form and payment at the time of pictures.
Boys or girls from the varsity basketball players... would you be interested in volunteering to referee some basketball games this week end at the Special Olympics Basketball tournament. We have AM & PM sessions on both Saturday & Sunday. Each year we have more teams and more gyms. Volunteering for Special Olympics looks good on scholarship applications as well as college applications. It is also very rewarding.
If you know of anyone, please have them contact me at the Rec Center 995-8450.
Soccer Players-The 1st practice and parent meeting is set for April 2nd as long as Mother Nature gives us some dry weather. Watch for updates as the time gets closer.
8-12 band members are now fundraising for their senior trip. Among other tasty items, customers can purchase candy, baking mixes, nuts and meats. Order forms and money are due to Miss. West by 3:30pm on Friday, March 22nd.
ACADEMICS
Make-up days... April 22nd (will be an Orange Day), and April 26th (will be a Blue Day). May 14th will be a full day of school (was early dismissal.) Students will dismiss at 11:00 AM Wednesday May 15th.
March 21-Delta Dental will be doing a presentation for Pre-K-5th grade.
Beginning on March 25th and 27th, students in grades 7th and 8th will take the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts & Literacy. Grade 6 will begin on April 9th, 10th and 11th. The purpose of the attached link is to help in your understanding of the assessment, as well as providing a few ideas for improving your child's preparedness.
Seniors before you graduate it is mandatory to complete CPR training. A time has been assigned March 25th that is mandatory! Eighth grade will take the CPR training March 28th
Poppy Posters are due March 30th.
Spring will come and so will pre-school screening!!! If you are unsure if we have your little ones on our list, please call the school 495-4183 or an e-mail to mary.ackman@k12.sd.us. We are looking for any one under the age of 4, so spread the word to family and friends please!!!!
The date has been set for Pre-K Screening - May 3rd. Letters with time slots and more information will be sent out sometime after mid-April.
The date has been set for Pre-K Screening - May 3rd. Letters with time slots and more information will be sent out sometime after mid-April.
SPORTS
Uecker's 6th BB will practice at SC Thursday, March 21st from 5:00-6:30
Baseball/Softball sign-up sheets were sent home with students PK-7th and girls through 10th. They are due back Friday, March 22nd. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xi7ZGooi5Y3621RW5Z7RmUBP7XhYE-c2/view?usp=sharing
The state weightlifting meet has been moved to March 23rd.
MS track will begin on Monday, March 25th!
MS track will begin on Monday, March 25th!
Here is the updated Spring Volleyball schedule for (5th/6th) grade https://drive.google.com/file/d/1t08WX3_DsDzr8V-OFYUEj6K43Rajcenx/view?usp=sharing
Once again the track schedule has been revised. A practice schedule has also been added. Please view the new practice and meet schedule!
meet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BhzevJmA1RZY35Kqfv7VdtA4eS1G1PO/view?usp=sharing
practice
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llU3_SB724XvpaZqyXyGzDZIkm2uyS6U/view?usp=sharing
The golf schedule has been released starting with an April 5th start date at the Class B Classic in Mitchell.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe9o6H6y0ACEXC3f8wK_XGaRjP2V0g3R/view?usp=sharing
meet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15BhzevJmA1RZY35Kqfv7VdtA4eS1G1PO/view?usp=sharing
practice
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1llU3_SB724XvpaZqyXyGzDZIkm2uyS6U/view?usp=sharing
The golf schedule has been released starting with an April 5th start date at the Class B Classic in Mitchell.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Xe9o6H6y0ACEXC3f8wK_XGaRjP2V0g3R/view?usp=sharing
COUNSELOR
Seniors-Santel Scholarship deadline is 5pm Monday, March 25th. They can be emailed to info@santel.coop to be sure they arrive in time. More information is available from Mrs. Johnson
From Mrs. Johnson
I wanted to request if you could share our ACT Prep information to students. We have a faculty lead 5 week ACT Prep Session for students to assist in prepping for the April ACT Test date. I have included the ACT Prep poster on this email that can be shared with students. I have heard some great praises from students and parents in the past, and it’s set up at a pretty decent cost.
March 25th-Math
Boys State application sign up here: http://www.southdakotaboysstate.com/ The deadline is April 1st.
April 1st, 2nd, 8th, and 9th Mitchell HS will have an ACT prep class. The cost is $55 and space is limited.
The Greater Huron Development Corporation is hosting a Career Expo on May 1, from 1:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Huron Campus Center. Area businesses will be on hand to present information about part-time, full-time, and seasonal job openings as well as job-shadowing and internship opportunities. Post-secondary school representatives will also be on hand to present information about their institutions.
2019 South Dakota Youth Trooper Academy - June 24th-28th - Applications Due March 22nd. Interested? See Mrs. Johnson.
More information and downloadable applications for 2019 Project: Design Boot Camp summer schedule found on the website: www.idtsd.org
The Institute of Design & Technology is dedicated to advancing creative workforce development with design career exploration, creative entrepreneurship and their summer project-based exploration programs.
Design Boot Camp was developed by Institute of Design & Technology was an early pioneer in the development of project-based learning. It is their passion to inspire and invoke imagination for students wishing to explore creative career options in design careers. IDTSD creatively reinforce the importance of math into the design process.
See images from some of our advanced summer sessions: Interior Décor, Interior Elevation /3-D Model Making Session, Fashion Illustration, Couture sewing, Pattern Making, Fashion Design.
FFA
March 21st-Flandreau CDE leaving Woonsocket at 7:30 and SC at 7:50AM
March 25th- Floriculture practice at Nepstad's in Mitchell at 4:45
April 2nd-Howard CDE. Leaving Woony at 8:25 and SC at 8:40 AM
Rescheduled from March 14th to April 3rd Amanda Radke will be reading her BRAND NEW book to the students starting at 10 am in the library. Students will also be able to purchase a signed copy of the book the day of the reading. Copies are for sale to the public - you may e-mail orders to jessica.ronning@k12.sd.us as well.
All the elementary is encouraged to dress like a farmer/rancher to help Amanda celebrate her new book!
Thursday-March 21st Orange Day
- 5th boys Woony 6:00
- Flandreau CDE bus 7:40
- Tutoring
- MH ball@ 6:30
- 9th girls 7:30 Woony
- 5/6th VB woony 3:30
- 9:30 Deltal Dental
- HS Joint practice @ Woony
Friday-March 22nd Blue Day
- HS Joint track Woony
- Band fund raiser ends
Saturday-March 23rd
- State Power lifting
Monday-March 25th Orange Day
- 5th boys at Woony 6:00
- Sr's mandatory CPR
- 5/6th VB Woony 3:30
- Track @ home
- JH Track begins
- Santel Scholarship due
- Floriculture Nepstads 4:45
Tuesday-March 26th Blue Day
- Tutoring
- 5/6th VB @ Springs
- HS track joint at SC
Wednesday-March 27th Orange Day
- Rock Solid
- WWTS Artesian
- HS Track @ home
- Sports pictures 2:30
Community
Help Wanted
The Sanborn County Conservation Office is now taking applications for Tree Crew, and fabric laying for the 2019 planting season. This is a lot of fun and a rewarding seasonal job. You must be 16 years of age to apply.
Applications must be turned in by April 9th. You may pick up an application at 203 W 7th St Suite 200 at the USDA Service Center Building in Woonsocket. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me of stop by.
Spencer Grubb
District Manager
605-796-4476 Ext. 3
The Woonsocket Community Theatre is presenting "Faith County" by Mark Landon Smith March 21st & 22nd. Dinner theater tickets are $20.00 and the event will take place at the Woonsocket Event Center. The money raised will go towards stage curtains and microphones. https://drive.google.com/file/d/131H14STR-H3OuHSlQab8SMHGZAXh_W0R/view?usp=sharing
Alexandria will be hosting a 3on3 Basketball Tournament Saturday April 6th for grades 2-8. An entry fee of $50 per team is required and no entries will be taken after April 2nd.
Thursday Breakfast-Egg & Cheese Breakfast Biscuit, Peaches
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