SANBORN CENTRAL E-NEWS
Congratulations to the Lady Blackhawks on their win over
James Valley Christian last night, 81-43, making them the District 9B
champions. They will be playing in the Region 5 championship game against the
winner of District 10B (to be decided Saturday) at the Huron Arena on Friday,
March 1 (time yet to be decided).
Leaders from last night’s game: Rachelle Moore – 14 points,
5 rebounds, 5 assists; Morgan Selland – 14 points, 3 assists; Rachel Selland –
12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocked shots; Shelby Selland – 12 points, 5 rebounds;
Marissa Weber – 10 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocked shots; Myah Selland – 7 points,
6 rebounds, 8 assists; Ashley Schmit – 6 points; Tayla Weber – 4 points;
Candace Page-Marten – 2 points.
There is a Pep Rally planned for next Friday in
Woonsocket for the girls starting at 2:30 p.m. More information will be provided
as it becomes available.
Here’s a link to a picture of what the pullovers look
like that the Boys’ Basketball Team are taking orders for. Orders are due on
Monday (see info under MONDAY, below).
Intent to Play forms are due back at the school today for
those interested in playing youth baseball or softball this summer. You can
also email your intent to Mary at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us.
The Middle School update letters for next week can be
found by following the link on the Middle School page at www.sanborncentral.com.
Tom Fridley and Lyle Collins would like to know if there
is enough interest to host a spring gun safety course. This would be for any
youth turning 12 before the end of the year. If interested, please contact Tom
Fridley at sheriff@santel.net or Lyle
Collins at 605-495-4121 no later than Friday, March 1.
Today’s FFA Week Fact: As FFA chapters across the nation
celebrate National FFA Week, your local FFA chapter would like to say thank you
for your continued support. It is because of community members like yourself
that FFA chapters and its members are able to succeed.
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TODAY - FRIDAY:
FFA Week Activities for Friday: Ag Olympics for 15
minutes at the end of the day in the gym; Wear Blue and Gold Day
Basketball practice: Girls at Woonsocket, Boys at Sanborn
Central
CTEs for today have been cancelled.
The Middle School Valentine’s Coronation and Dance will
be held at Sanborn Central tonight. The Coronation will start at 6:30 p.m. with
the dance to follow until 9:30 p.m.
FFA students need to turn their State Convention and
Spring CDE agreements in to Mr. Gross by today. Students will not be allowed to
go to CDE schools until the agreements are turned in. Extra copies are
available from Mr. Gross. Any students intending to go to the Redfield CDEs
should sign up by today on the sheet in Mr. Gross’ classroom.
Parents who were unable to attend parent-teacher
conferences last week may contact their student’s teachers via phone or e-mail.
Students in grades 6-12 will be given bonus points in the classes that their
parents confer. The deadline for bonus points is today.
In an attempt to determine how many will be playing in
the community summer ball programs, Intent to Play forms have been sent home
with eligible students. The maximum age for a boy is 12 years old on May 1,
2013. The maximum age for girls is 14 on January 1, 2013. Forms are due back at
the school by today. The form can also be found online by following this link:
Intent to Play Form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NYWXkE9xwI--YICm2NpkH0cc3CqTbUdLsWZyYUTUl9M/edit?usp=sharing
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SATURDAY:
The first round of the District 9B Boys’ Basketball
Tournament will be held on Saturday. The only game will be Wessington Springs
(#4) vs. Iroquois (#5) at Wessington Springs on Saturday night at 7:00 p.m. The
Blackhawks will be playing on Tuesday at the Huron Arena in the second round
against Wolsey/Wessington at 5:30 p.m. (following JVC vs. the winner of
Saturday’s game at 4:00 p.m.)
There will be an information-sharing session on Saturday
at 10:00 a.m. at the Letcher Community Center to find out how to be a part of
“Bountiful Baskets,” a co-op that will allow those interested to get fresh
produce delivered locally at a good price from small growers. A light breakfast
will be served by the Community Development Foundation. Contact Amanda Chada at
mamchada@santel.net for more details. To begin training to be a volunteer site
coordinator prior to the meeting, call Dave or Christie Ruml. For more
information about Bountiful Baskets, visit www.bountifulbaskets.org
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MONDAY:
Basketball practice: Boys at Woonsocket, Girls at Sanborn
Central
Cheerleading practice: Sanborn Central
The Boys Basketball Team will be taking orders for new
Under Armour pullovers (windjackets). They are a top-of-the-line lightweight
pullover with lining. They will be black in color with white trim and will have
a left chest embroidery with SCW Blackhawks. If you would like to place an
order, contact Rod Weber at rod.weber@k12.sd.us
or 605-796-4431 by Monday. The cost will be around $55.00 each (depending on
shipping costs) and will arrive in about 2-3 weeks. Sizes Small-3XL available.
Payment will be collected when shipment arrives.
There will be a meeting in the Woonsocket School Commons
on Monday at 6:30 p.m. for parents and their students who are interested in
participating in Youth Football in Wessington Springs starting in August 2013.
This is for grades 3-6 for the 2013-2014 school year. If a parent cannot attend
but their child is interested in playing, please contact Nathan Hainy at
605-339-1432 or nathan.hainy@k12.sd.us.
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TUESDAY:
There will be NAEP testing for Grades 8 and 12 on
Tuesday. Seniors need to be at school by 9:30 a.m.
The Blackhawks will be playing on Tuesday at the Huron
Arena in the second round of the District 9B Boys’ Tournament against
Wolsey/Wessington at 5:30 p.m. (following JVC vs. the winner of Saturday’s game
at 4:00 p.m.)
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WEDNESDAY:
Basketball practice: Boys at Woonsocket, Girls at Sanborn
Central
Several Sanborn Central students will be competing in the
DWU Academic Fest in Mitchell on Wednesday.
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THURSDAY:
The District 9B Boys’ Basketball Tournament championship
game will be held on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at the Huron Arena.
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REMINDERS:
Soccer signup sheets are being sent home with students in
grades PK-5 this week. Registration forms need to be returned to the office no
later than Tuesday, March 5. MS and HS students wishing to play should stop in
the office for a form. There have also been inquiries as to whether we would
have interest in teams U14-U19 to play in the area. If any students are
interested, please sign up and they’ll see if they can perhaps field a team. In
the following SC Google Drive folder you will find a Spring Soccer Parent
Letter, Registration Form, and Age Chart.
Soccer coaches are needed! If interested, please see Mary
in the school office.
With the basketball tournaments upon us, the Blackhawk Cheerleaders would like to remind everyone of the following Tournament Rules that are set by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA). These rules apply to all district, region and state events.
1. Banners and signs of all kinds are prohibited
2. All types of noisemakers are prohibited
3. Paper confetti and silly string are prohibited
4. Balloons are prohibited
5. Megaphones are prohibited except by a Cheerleader
6. Human tunnels created by students and/or adults are prohibited
7. Laser pointers are prohibited and will be confiscated
8. Students are asked not to stand on the seats
9. All fans must wear shirts – Body paint is not allowed for either students or adults
10. The following ARE permitted: Face paint, pennants, number one fingers, foam noodles, homer hankies, rooter poms, etc.
Please help support our cheerleaders and players by using good sportsmanship in cheering our teams to a victory. Good luck Blackhawk cheerleaders, players and coaches!
Here’s a link to more information and the necessary forms for the upcoming Young Hearts Screening in March:
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VACANCIES:
The Sanborn Central School District has the following
vacancies for the 2013-2014 school year: Head Volleyball Coach for SCW Coop; Assistant
Football Coach for WWSSC Coop; Head Football Coach for WWSSC Coop. Applications
will be taken until Monday, March 4. Send resume and letter of application to
Supt. Linda Whitney, Sanborn Central Schools, 40405 SD Hwy 34, Forestburg SD
57314. For more information call 605-495-4183 or email linda.whitney@k12.sd.us. The Sanborn
Central School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The Wessington Springs School District announces the
following staff vacancies (appropriate certification is required): Assistant
Track Coach; Head Volleyball Coach; Assistant Volleyball Coach; Head Football
Coach; Assistant Football Coach; Head Wrestling Coach; Assistant Wrestling
Coach. Send a letter of application indicating the position or positions
interested in and what skills make you a quality candidate to: Supt. Lance
Witte, P.O. Box 449, Wessington Springs SD 57382 by Monday, March 4. The
Wessington Springs School District is an equal opportunity employer.
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:
There's nothing better than a good friend, except a good friend with chocolate!
- Linda Grayson
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DAILY WORKOUT:
(The links below lead to many of the items that were
contained in last year’s e-News, plus a few more worthwhile sites.)
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