Saturday, February 29, 2020

Boys BB Regions - March 2, 2020

Don’t miss the Blackhawks Boys basketball team take on Mitchell Christian in first round playoff action on Monday, March 2nd, in Woonsocket, with the tip off at 6:30. Remember that season passes are not accepted for post season play per SDHSAA rules. Hope to see you there!!

Friday, February 28, 2020

Friday-February 28th

Friday-February 28th
Orange Day


March Calendar-https://5il.co/d58i
*Please note the K-5 family literacy lock-in March 26th
March Breakfast-https://5il.co/d56j
March Lunch-https://5il.co/d56c

The Blackhawk boys will have one more regular season away game vs. Wess. Springs this evening.  The game will take place in WS with tip-off at 5:15 with JH, 6:30 JV and 8:00 Varsity.  The bus will leave at 4:10 from SC.  Come and support Emma Lammey’s Senior project for kids-for-wish-kids on Friday with concessions, a silent auction, a bake sale, and a free will offering through a wishing well.
Please visit the following facebook page for detailed information https://www.facebook.com/events/231610291333681/
Watch on http://wessingtonspringsspartans.liveticket.tv/boys-basketball/

This weeks FFA festivities have been a win!  The dress up days channeled our inner creativity and Wednesday's donuts fed our soul;)  Ag Olympics never disappoints.  Stay tuned for the winner of the food pantry drive.  The class that gathers the most food items to donate to the local food pantry wins a breakfast pizza next week.

Read Across America begins Monday March 2nd. Read Across America Day, also known as Dr Seuss Day, is a yearly observance in the USA inaugurated by the NEA (National Education Association). It is held on the school day that is nearest to 2 March, Dr Seuss birthday.  Read Across America, began in 1997, to encourage children in reading more books and also getting them excited about reading. On 2 March 1998, the first Read Across America Day was celebrated; since then, it has been held annually.
Please help us in celebrating...
Monday-March 2-Wear as many colors as you can
Tuesday-March 3-Wear neon clothing
Wednesday-March 4-wear your animal print
Thursday-March 5-Wear a red and clue outfit
Friday-March 6-Wear silly socks to school
https://5il.co/dbov


Monday, March 2nd Marla will be here for kids quest with grade 5 in the MS Lab at 12:20 and grade 6th at 1:12

Please return intent to play soccer forms to the office by Wednesday, March 4th!
Softball/baseball forms are due back today.

Attn. HS students an ACT prep class will be held at DSU (tunheim Classroom Building) with the first sessions starting Monday, March 2nd from 6:30-8:30.  Other dates are March 9th, march 16th, March 23rd and March 30th.  apply online at dsu.edu/actprep
https://5il.co/dbj6


Wednsday, March 11th is a workday for senior projects, and Friday March 27th Sr. projects will be presented to judges.

Students attending the FFA CDE in Redfield Friday, March 6th are Katie S, Sam D, Devyn S-T, Cassidy S, Tryce S, Mason M, Noah W, Ellie E, Brady L, Sidney S, Brooklyn J, Avery J, Jessie K, Kenlie F, Michael H, and Toby K.


MS Updates
6th Grade-https://5il.co/db00
7th Grade-https://5il.co/db01
8th Grade-https://5il.co/db02
Music
A local music contest will be help March 12th at the SC school.  Miss. West and  Mrs. Easton have been collaborating and a music contest will take place at Sanborn Central from about 8:30-11:30 and Woonsocket from about 12:30-3:30. Please view the following link and see what time your student is scheduled to perform.  
https://5il.co/d97i


On March 18th 9-12 band students are performing at Region Large Group contest. They will leave in the morning and return around 1:30pm. In preparation for the contest, they will be rehearsing with Woonsocket during Block 2 on March 11th and March 17th.   Students involved include the following:Katie Schmit, Dayton Easton, Dana Schelske, Sidney Salas, Brighten Hitchcock, Alexis Kelly, Samantha Dean, Michael Hoffman, Toby Kneen, Brady Larson, and Casady Dean

Athletics
The JH girls will be participating in the Iroquois/Doland JH BB tourney on Saturday, Feb. 29th.  
Girls bracket-https://5il.co/d90o


We are looking at doing 5th and 6th spring volleyball again this year.  Forms are going home with the girls in grade 5 and 6 today and are due back Tuesday, March 3rd.  Please return the forms ASAP so I know how much interest we have.  I am in the process of scheduling a few games and need to know how many we will be able to play.  I will be adding your phone numbers to a remind list to keep parents posted on any changes.  I am also work on getting a practice schedule out but it will depend on the gym space.  I will get put it in the announcement as soon as it gets done.  The season will run for about for 4-6 weeks.  If you have questions please contact me at dayna.rodriguez@k12.sd.us.


Track is right around the corner with the first meet taking place in Miller April 3rd.  View the schedule here...https://5il.co/d472
* A tentative first day for practice would be Thursday, March 19th.

The Wessington Springs FCCLA chapter is sponsoring a 3 on 3 tournament at the WS gym Saturday, March 7th for 3rd graders to adults. If you would like additional information a copy and the registration form and tourney info is located outside the office or at Registration form https://5il.co/cqtn Information https://5il.co/cqto
*the registration deadline has been extended to March 5th.

A 3-3 basketball tournament will take place at the Hitchcock Gym Saturday, March 28th. Details are on the bulletin board outside the office and registration is due March 4th.
COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Download the application for the First Dakota Bank scholarship firstdakota.com/scholarship.
We do require the student to have a First Dakota checking account in order to apply. If the student does not currently have a First Dakota checking account, we invite them to open a new account and apply for our scholarship. I am including a special offer for students when opening a new First Dakota FirstChoice checking account.  Applications must be postmarked by March 10th.
First Dakota Scholorship-https://5il.co/d54n
Eligibility Requirements-https://5il.co/d54m
$10 New Checking-https://5il.co/d54l

Plains Commerce Bank is also offering a scholarship to HS Seniors.  This application must be submitted by April 1st.  The student, or a parent must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank.


If you are interested in being a delegate this summer at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, please see Mrs. Harmdierks for registration information before February 28, 2020. 


The registration window for Boys State is open through March 31, 2020 for Junior boys interested in attending.  Please visit https://www.sdlegion.org/boys-state/ to register online.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Harmdierks.

Community
The next food giveaway will take place Wednesday, March 4th at 5:00 at the Woonsocket Community Center.

Letcher American Legion Auxiliary is hosting a blood drive March 5 from 4:15 - 6:15 PM. If you cannot give at the school please call Sandi Ruml 248-2568 to donate in Letcher.

UPCOMING


Saturday-February 29

6th boys b-ball in Salem
JH girls BB tourney TBA

Monday-March 2-Blue
Boys B-ball regions TBA
Conservation Speech in Woony
Kids Quest

Tuesday-March 3-Orange
Boys b-ball regions TBA
USDA Build Speech Contest in Woony

Wednesday-March 4-Blue
WWTS 3:45-5:15
Soccer forms due

Thursday-March 5-Orange
Girls so-dak 16
Letcher Aux. Blood Drive
WS 3 on 3 due

Friday-March 6-Blue
End of 3rd quarter
Redfield CDE
Boys Regions TBA
Girls State Deadline

Saturday-March 7
6th boys b-ball Mitchell Tourney
Third/4th girls Wolsey Tourney
WS 3-3

Upcoming Menu-Country Style Beef Sticks/Masked Potatoes & Gravy/Corn/Dinner Roll & Jelly/Navel Orange Wedges
Upcoming Breakfast-Cheese Omelet/Graham Crackers

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Thursday-February 27th

Thursday-February 27th
Blue Day
Boys HS B-ball at Woony
Boys JH B-ball at SC
Seventh & eight girls b-ball at SC
Fifth b-ball at 6-7:30 at SC

Congratulations to all of the students that competed in the Academic Fest yesterday.  Listed are the students that took home metals.
Brighten Hitchcock: Biology - 1st place
World Geography - 6th place
Noah Wormstadt:  Algebra 2 - 5th place
Dayton Easton:  Algebra 1 - 6th place
Sidney Salas:  Physical Science - tie 6th place
Katie Schmit:  Grammar 4 - tie 6th place

Eligibility is due at noon today.  Please let the office know when you are done posting. Reminder to parents and students...the end of the 3rd quarter in Friday March 6th.  How are your grades?  Take advantage of the tutoring we have to offer most Tuesday/Thursday's from 3:15-5:15  
March Tutoring-https://5il.co/d853

The Blackhawk boys will have one more regular season away game vs. Wess Springs tomorrow before Regions starts March 2nd.  The game will take place in WS with tip-off at 5:15 with JH, 6:30 JV and 8:00 Varsity.  The bus will leave at 4:10 from SC.  Come and support Emma Lammey’s Senior project for kids-for-wish-kids on Friday with concessions, a silent auction, a bake sale, and a free will offering through a wishing well.
Please visit the following facebook page for detailed information https://www.facebook.com/events/231610291333681/
Watch on http://wessingtonspringsspartans.liveticket.tv/boys-basketball/

Time is running out for our food drive.  Students bring your canned goods or boxed goods to your assigned classrooms. The classes with the most food brought in get a breakfast pizza the following week!
Ag Olympics will start at 2:15 today with Woonsocket 7th-12 grade joining us.  PK-12th grade are encouraged to partake from SC.
Tomorrow will wrap up FFA week with "I hate winter"  Imagine yourself on the beaches of Hawaii


Monday, March 2nd Marla will be here for kids quest with grade 6 in the MS Lab at 12:20 and grade 5 at 1:12

Intent to play soccer form have went home.  Please return to the office by Wednesday, March 4th!
Softball/baseball forms are due back tomorrow.

Attn. HS students an ACT prep class will be held at DSU.  Information in hanging on the bulletin board.

March Calendar-https://5il.co/d58i
*Please note the K-5 family literacy lock-in March 26th
March Breakfast-https://5il.co/d56j
March Lunch-https://5il.co/d56c

MS Updates
6th Grade-https://5il.co/db00
7th Grade-https://5il.co/db01
8th Grade-https://5il.co/db02
Music
A local music contest will be help March 12th at the SC school.  Miss. West and  Mrs. Easton have been collaborating and a music contest will take place at Sanborn Central from about 8:30-11:30 and Woonsocket from about 12:30-3:30. Please view the following link and see what time your student is scheduled to perform.  
https://5il.co/d97i


The 8-12 band will have a combined rehearsal on the following dates during 2nd block:
Wednesday, March 11th at Woonsocket

Tuesday, March 17th at Sanborn Central

Athletics
The JH girls will be participating in the Iroquois/Doland JH BB tourney on Saturday, Feb. 29th.  
Girls bracket-https://5il.co/d90o


We are looking at doing 5th and 6th spring volleyball again this year.  Forms are going home with the girls in grade 5 and 6 today.  Please return the forms ASAP so I know how much interest we have.  I am in the process of scheduling a few games and need to know how many we will be able to play.  I will be adding your phone numbers to a remind list to keep parents posted on any changes.  I am also work on getting a practice schedule out but it will depend on the gym space.  I will get put it in the announcement as soon as it gets done.  The season will run for about for 4-6 weeks.  If you have questions please contact me at dayna.rodriguez@k12.sd.us.


Track is right around the corner with the first meet taking place in Miller April 3rd.  View the schedule here...https://5il.co/d472
* A tentative first day for practice would be Thursday, March 19th.

The Wessington Springs FCCLA chapter is sponsoring a 3 on 3 tournament at the WS gym Saturday, March 7th for 3rd graders to adults. If you would like additional information a copy and the registration form and tourney info is located outside the office or at Registration form https://5il.co/cqtn Information https://5il.co/cqto
*the registration deadline has been extended to March 5th.

COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Download the application for the First Dakota Bank scholarship firstdakota.com/scholarship.
We do require the student to have a First Dakota checking account in order to apply. If the student does not currently have a First Dakota checking account, we invite them to open a new account and apply for our scholarship. I am including a special offer for students when opening a new First Dakota FirstChoice checking account.  Applications must be postmarked by March 10th.
First Dakota Scholorship-https://5il.co/d54n
Eligibility Requirements-https://5il.co/d54m
$10 New Checking-https://5il.co/d54l

Plains Commerce Bank is also offering a scholarship to HS Seniors.  This application must be submitted by April 1st.  The student, or a parent must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank.


If you are interested in being a delegate this summer at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, please see Mrs. Harmdierks for registration information before February 28, 2020. 


The registration window for Boys State is open through March 31, 2020 for Junior boys interested in attending.  Please visit https://www.sdlegion.org/boys-state/ to register online.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Harmdierks.

UPCOMING

Friday-February 28-Orange Day
BB @ WS 


Saturday-February 29

6th boys b-ball in Salem
JH girls BB tourney TBA

Monday-March 2-Blue
Boys B-ball regions TBA
Conservation Speech in Woony
Kids Quest

Tuesday-March 3-Orange
Boys b-ball regions TBA

USDA Build Speech Contest in Woony

Wednesday-March 4-Blue
WWTS 3:45-5:15
Soccer forms due

Thursday-March 5-Orange
Girls so-dak 16
Letcher Aux. Blood Drive
WS 3 on 3 due

Friday-March 6-Blue
End of 3rd quarter
Redfield CDE
Boys Regions TBA
Girls State Deadline

Upcoming Menu-WG Shrimp Basket/Fries/Carrots/Fruit
Upcoming Breakfast-Assorted Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Wednesday-February 26

Wednesday-February 26th
Orange Day

Boys b-ball at SC
Sonshine Club after school today
WWTS 3:45-5:15

CBH Academic Fest

Eligibility is due at noon Thursday, February 27th.  Please let the office know when you are done posting.  Campus will generate the missing assignment report Wednesday afternoon - please mark assignments as missing.  Reminder to parents and students...the end of the 3rd quarter in Friday March 6th.  How are your grades?  Take advantage of the tutoring we have to offer most Tuesday/Thursday's from 3:15-5:15  
March Tutoring-https://5il.co/d853

Even though the numbers were not in our favor we are still proud of our team and efforts that have went into making this year an excellent season.  Blackhawk proud!
Hanson 57  Sanborn Central/Woonsocket 40
Leaders:
Trista White 11 points and 2 steals
Mariah Jost 8 points and 2 steals
Brooke Doering 7 points and 5 rebounds
Taryn Ziebart 6 points

The Blackhawk boys will have one more regular season away game before Regions starts March 2nd.  The game will take place in WS with tip-off at 5:15 with JH, 6:30 JV and 8:00 Varsity.  The bus will leave at 4:10 from SC.  Come and support Emma Lammey’s Senior project for kids-for-wish-kids on Friday with concessions, a silent auction, a bake sale, and a free will offering through a wishing well.
Please visit the following facebook page for detailed information https://www.facebook.com/events/231610291333681/

Thank you to our FFA for providing donuts for the students/staff.  We appreciate the tasty treats!
Thursday-FFA Shirt/Blue and Gold Day
Friday-I Hate Winter (Imagine yourself on the beaches of Hawaii)
Time is running out for our food drive.  Students bring your canned goods or boxed goods to your assigned classrooms. The classes with the most food brought in get a breakfast pizza the following week!
Ag Olympics will start at 2:15 with Woonsocket 7th-12 grade joining us.

March Calendar-https://5il.co/d58i
*Please note the K-5 family literacy lock-in March 26th
March Breakfast-https://5il.co/d56j
March Lunch-https://5il.co/d56c

South Dakota will be getting an update to Infinite Campus to address problems reported by several districts. The update is scheduled to begin on Friday, February 28th, after 5pm CST and will be available again no later than Sunday, March 1st. The system will be inaccessible for all users including parents/students.


Monday, March 2nd Marla will be here for kids quest with grade 6 in the MS Lab at 12:20 and grade 5 at 1:12
Music
A local music contest will be help March 12th at the SC school.  Miss. West and  Mrs. Easton have been collaborating and a music contest will take place at Sanborn Central from about 8:30-11:30 and Woonsocket from about 12:30-3:30. Please view the following link and see what time your student is scheduled to perform.  

Athletics
7/8 girls b-ball practice Thursday after school at Sanborn Central.

The JH girls will be participating in the Iroquois/Doland JH BB tourney on Saturday, Feb. 29th.  
Girls bracket-https://5il.co/d90o


We are looking at doing 5th and 6th spring volleyball again this year.  Forms are going home with the girls in grade 5 and 6 today.  Please return the forms ASAP so I know how much interest we have.  I am in the process of scheduling a few games and need to know how many we will be able to play.  I will be adding your phone numbers to a remind list to keep parents posted on any changes.  I am also work on getting a practice schedule out but it will depend on the gym space.  I will get put it in the announcement as soon as it gets done.  The season will run for about for 4-6 weeks.  If you have questions please contact me at dayna.rodriguez@k12.sd.us.


Track is right around the corner with the first meet taking place in Miller April 3rd.  View the schedule here...https://5il.co/d472
* A tentative first day for practice would be Thursday, March 19th.

The Wessington Springs FCCLA chapter is sponsoring a 3 on 3 tournament at the WS gym Saturday, March 7th for 3rd graders to adults. If you would like additional information a copy and the registration form and tourney info is located outside the office or at Registration form https://5il.co/cqtn Information https://5il.co/cqto

COUNSELOR’S CORNER
Download the application for the First Dakota Bank scholarship firstdakota.com/scholarship.
We do require the student to have a First Dakota checking account in order to apply. If the student does not currently have a First Dakota checking account, we invite them to open a new account and apply for our scholarship. I am including a special offer for students when opening a new First Dakota FirstChoice checking account.  Applications must be postmarked by March 10th.
First Dakota Scholorship-https://5il.co/d54n
Eligibility Requirements-https://5il.co/d54m
$10 New Checking-https://5il.co/d54l

Plains Commerce Bank is also offering a scholarship to HS Seniors.  This application must be submitted by April 1st.  The student, or a parent must be a customer of Plains Commerce Bank.


If you are interested in being a delegate this summer at the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, please see Mrs. Harmdierks for registration information before February 28, 2020. 


The registration window for Boys State is open through March 31, 2020 for Junior boys interested in attending.  Please visit https://www.sdlegion.org/boys-state/ to register online.  If you have any questions please see Mrs. Harmdierks.

UPCOMING


Tuesday-February 25-Blue
Tutoring 3:15-5:15
G B-ball Regions
B B-ball at Woony

Wednesday-February 26-Orange
CBH Academic Fest
B B-ball at SC
WWTS 3:45-5:15
SonShine Club


Thursday-February 27-Blue
Tutoring 3:15-5:15
BB at Woony
Girls B-ball regions
7/8 Girls b-ball after school (SC)
5th b-ball 6-7:30
Ag Olympics

Friday-February 28-Orange Day

grade 8 assessment test
BB @ WS 
FFA Ag Olympics

Saturday-February 29

6th boys b-ball in Salem
JH girls BB tourney TBA


Monday-March 2-Blue
Boys B-ball regions TBA
Conservation Speech in Woony
Kids Quest

Tuesday-March 3-Orange
Boys b-ball regions TBA

USDA Build Speech Contest in Woony

Upcoming Menu-White Chicken chili, Cali blend vegi, Banana, Corn-Bread Muffin
Upcoming Breakfast-Maple Burstin Mini Pancakes