April 28, 2016

Thursday – April 28, 2016

Blue Day – HS/MS Tutoring

Happy Birthday July 29^th Chloe Degen!  Sunday, May1^st, Morgan Hoffman will celebrate her birthday.

There will be a short boys basketball meeting at 11:30 today in the MS Lab for next year’s boys in grades 7-12.

All track meets have been cancelled for today.

No Soccer games or practice today!

The gym is closed until Monday, May 2^nd.

Good Luck to our JH Rodeo contestants – Mason Moody, Teya Moody, Tryce Slykhuis, Tater Moody, and Cayden Slykhuis as they participate in their 2^nd regional rodeo this weekend in Huron.  Check out the results from last weeks in Rapid!

http://www.sdhsra.com/rgn2.htm

Good Luck to the Hanson Ducks as they host Lennox on Saturday at 1:00pm and West Central on Sunday at 1:00pm.

We are excited to announce that Dakota Players and students at SC will be presenting “You Look Marvelous” on Saturday May 7^th.  Auditions will be held May 2^nd after school.  You can find complete information at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeLW1YakVtTl9XUlE/view?usp=sharing

Parental permission slips need to be returned no later than 8:15am on May 2^nd – they can be found at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqecHFhMTVEQkhxNms/view?usp=sharing

ACADEMCIS

We are trying something new in campus today – automatic notification of missing assignments.  Hopefully the gremlins stay away and campus will generate an e-mail to the parents of students with missing assignments.  It would be nice to get some parent feedback on how this works on your end.   If you have any problems or questions, feel free to contact Mary at mary.ackman@k12.sd.us

Tomorrow is our extra help day – students with missing assignments or on “the list” need to be here at 8:00am tomorrow morning!  Parent notifications will begin at 1:00 today.  Teachers – make sure your grade book is up to date!

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9^th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8^th grade Salads, 7^th grade Desserts, and 6^th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

FFA

SCW FFA Banquet – May 2^nd - Woonsocket:  Below are the meal assignments for this year’s potluck:  Freshmen – Main Course, Sophomores – Main Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert

Mr. Gross will be putting on an informational night for parents about Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAEs).  This informational night will cover the following:

          What is an SAE

          The types of SAEs (Entrepreneurship, Placement, or Agribusiness)

          The expectations of SC/W FFA members as related to SAEs (during the school year and the summer)

          How to access the record keeping system the FFA uses (www.theaet.com)

          How to enter basic SAE records

          FFA awards from SAE projects (proficiency awards, SD FFA Star awards)

More information will be released next week on the specifics on date(s) and location(s). Please email Mr. Gross if you have any questions.

FFA Summer Activities

Talk to Mr. Gross by May 18th if you would like to attend.

         June 21-22 - Rangeland and Soils Days

Soils Days - Open to incoming 9th and 10th Grade Members

Rangeland Days - Open to incoming 11th and 12th Grade Members

There is no cost to attend

         July 12-15 - SD FFA Leadership Retreat

Open to all incoming 9th-12th Grade Members

Cost to attend is $65 per member

         August 17 - SD FFA State Fair Entry Forms Due to Mr. VanderWal (SD FFA Livestock Superintendent)

Registration is attached to this email.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeY1hqTFNrczhWSEE/view?usp=sharing

WANTED

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests);  7&8 BBB Coach     Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested: linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

UPCOMNG

Friday – April 29^th:Extra Help Day – Students will be notified if they need to attend                       U6 & U10 @ SC vs. Springs 5:30

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Gym Closed

Saturday – April 30^th:  U6, U8, U10, U12 @ SC

                      Ducks vs. Lennox 1:00

Sunday – May 1^st: Ducks vs. West Central 1:00

Monday – May 2nd:  JH 281 Conference track – Bus @ 11:30

                      FFA Banquet – Woonsocket

                     Joint HS Track @ SC

                     4^th Bank Presentation 2:30

                     Teacher Appreciation – School Spirit Week

                      Dakota Players Forms due

                    Act I practice 7:45

Tuesday – May 3^rd:  HS track @ Miller – Bus @ 9:00

                     HS Golf @ Springs

                     HS/MS Tutoring

                     Act II practice 7:45

Wednesday – May 4^th:  WWTS Artesian 1^st Lutheran

                     JH/HS Practice @ Home

                     Circus Thank yous due

                     Act I practice 7:45

Thursday – May 5^th:  JH/HS Practice at home

                     Elementary HALT Activities

                     El Tutoring

                     Act II practice 7:45

Menu: Pesto Chicken Flatbread – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Let the rain kiss you. Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops. Let the rain sing you a lullaby. ~Langston Hughes

www.sanborncentral.com

Please e-mail us any community event that you would like included in our e-news

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April 27th - Soccer Cancellation

Games cancelled for tomorrow at Woonsocket!!!!

We will try for another date.

April 27 - Track Updates

The Hanson JH Track meet scheduled for Thursday, April 28^th has been CANCELLED

We will try again next year.

The HS Track Meet in Menno scheduled for Thursday, April 28th has been CANCELLED

April 27, 2016

Wednesday – April 27, 2016

Orange Day

Happy Birthday Brooklyn Larson, Jason Moran, and Cooper Goldammer!  July 27^th Karly Kruger will celebrate!

Students, Mrs. Easton, and Mr. Kroeger – you really presented a Rebelastic performance last night!!!    I’m sure everyone left the gym with a spring in their step!

Sonshine Club meets in Letcher tonight – it’s the last Wednesday night activity for the year!

WWTS meets in Artesian at 5:30 tonight.

There will not be joint practice for track today – just home practice.

The gym is closed until Monday, May 2^nd.

Today is the last day for the Mitchell Shrine Circus with performances at 4:30 and 7:15.  Just a reminder that I would like to mail the circus thank you on Wednesday, May 4^th.

We are excited to announce that Dakota Players and students at SC will be presenting “You Look Marvelous” on Saturday May 7^th.  Auditions will be held May 2^nd after school.  You can find complete information at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeLW1YakVtTl9XUlE/view?usp=sharing

Parental permission slips need to be returned no later than 8:15am on May 2^nd – they can be found at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqecHFhMTVEQkhxNms/view?usp=sharing

ACADEMICS

Thank you to the Scholarship Foundation members who took time out of their busy schedules to interview our seniors – Steff Edwards, Steve Larson, and Tambi Wormstadt.  We would also like to thank everyone who serves on our board.  Your efforts make us Rebel Proud.

Seniors planning on being gone on Thursday, April 28^th – must have parental permission!

Friday, April 29th is our extra help day.  We will run missing assignment reports for students from Campus the morning of Wednesday, April 27^th.  We will re-run the campus list Thursday, April 28^th, and begin calling parents at 1:00.  If you are failing a class or have missing assignments you will need to be here at 8:00 am the morning of the 29^th.  Students - be sure to check out your portal and get a head start on any missing assignments.  Teachers be sure to use the missing and turned in options in your grade book so the portal is correct.  Thank you!

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9^th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8^th grade Salads, 7^th grade Desserts, and 6^th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

ATHLETICS

The soccer games that were cancelled on are rescheduled in Woonsocket for Thurs, April 28 for the U10 and U12 teams.  U10 will play at 5:30 and 6:30.  U12 will play at 7:30.  U10 please be to the field at 5:15.  U12 please be there at 7:00. 

Due to the wet weather conditions today and predicted cold and windy weather tomorrow we have cancelled the relays on Thursday in Menno.

FFA

SCW FFA Banquet – May 2^nd - Woonsocket:  Below are the meal assignments for this year’s potluck:  Freshmen – Main Course, Sophomores – Main Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert

WANTED

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests);  7&8 BBB Coach     Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested: linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

COMMUNITY

We are so very forunate to live in a sommunity that supports our youth so much!  Our students have been given Shrine Circus tickets for both the Huron and Mitchell shows. Students are making thank yous to send to our sponsors and we ask that adults also let them know how much we appreciate their support.  MJ Aviation, Jake's Lounge, Hoffman Well Repair, Hanson Wheel, CorTrust Bank, Chada Construction, Buckshots, Brooks Oil, Artesian Vetinary, Doren's Bar, Country Pumper, S&S, Forestburg Elevator, Mark and Dawna VanOverschelde, 1st National Bank - Woosocket, Basham Funeral Service, Dakota Roadhouse, Double D Body, Express Stop, Hegg Insurance, Heil Electric, Jensen Grain, Larson & Nipe, Local Lumber Supply, Sanborn County Realty & Title, Selland Trucking, SD Wheat Growers, Woony Foods, and Skeeters! 

UPCOMING

Thursday –April 28^th: HS Track Cancelled

                      JH Track @ Hanson – Bus @ Noon

                      ACT I 7:45

                      HS/MS Tutoring

                      Gym Closed

                      No EL PE

                      Soccer @ Woony U10 5:30   U12 7:30 - No Soccer Practice at SC

                      Parents Called at 1:00 for Xtra Help Day

Friday – April 29^th:  Extra Help Day – Students will be notified if they need to be here

                     U6 & U10 @ SC vs. Springs 5:30

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Gym Closed

Saturday – April 30^th:  U6, U8, U10, U12 @ SC

                      Ducks vs. Lennox 1:00

Sunday – May 1^st: Ducks vs. West Central 1:00

Monday – May 2nd:  JH 281 Conference track – Bus @ 11:30

                      FFA Banquet – Woonsocket

                     Joint HS Track @ SC

                     4^th Bank Presentation 2:30

                     Teacher Appreciation – School Spirit Week

                      Dakota Players Forms due

Tuesday – May 3^rd:  HS track @ Miller – Bus @ 9:00

                      HS Golf @ Springs

Wednesday – May 4^th:  WWTS Artesian 1^st Lutheran

                      JH/HS Practice @ Home

                      Circus Thank Yous due

Today’s Menu:  Pulled Pork on a Bun – Mashed Potato Nuggets – Carrots – Salad Bar – Oatmeal Cookie (9-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Tomorrow’s Breakfast: PB/J Sandwich – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice

           Menu: Pesto Chicken Flatbread – Green Beans – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Treat everyone with politeness, even those who are rude to you — not because they are nice, but because you are. ~Author Unknown

April 26, 2016

Tuesday – April 26, 2016

Blue Day

Happy Birthday Ashley Moe!!

No tutoring tonight – HS/MS students will have tutoring on Thursday!

It’s here – the spring concert is tonight at 7:00pm.  It will be aired on our Santel Channel 107 in case you can’t attend.  We hope everyone enjoys the evening!

Good Luck to Dillon and Trevor (leaving about 11:00) at the HS Golf Meet in DeSmet today.

Band Rehearsal schedule for today:  9:30-10:00 5^th grade band, 10:00-10:10 6^th thru 12^th band, 10:10-10:30 6^th/7^th Band, 11:30-12:25 8^th-12^th Band

Vocal Rehearsal schedule for today: 12:45-1:30 PK-4 (may not need the whole time); 1:30-2:00 9-12; 2:00-2:15 7-12; 2:15-2:30 5-12; 2:30-2:45 5-8.

Wednesday, April 27^th will be the final Sonshine Club meeting in Letcher as well as any other groups that normally meet at the Letcher Church on Wednesdays.

April 25-29 has been designated as Severe Weather Awareness Week in South Dakota. It is the annual week where citizens are urged to start preparing for the eventual severe weather that happens every spring and summer.  For more information on how to be ready for severe weather, click onto the Office of Emergency Management’s new Severe Weather Preparedness Guide at http://dps.sd.gov/emergency_services/emergency_management/documents/2016_Severe_Weather_Guide.pdf

We are excited to announce that Dakota Players and students at SC will be presenting “You Look Marvelous” on Saturday May 7^th.  Auditions will be held May 2^nd after school.  You can find complete information at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeLW1YakVtTl9XUlE/view?usp=sharing

Parental permission slips need to be returned no later than 8:15am on May 2^nd – they can be found at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqecHFhMTVEQkhxNms/view?usp=sharing

ACADEMICS

The SC Foundation board members will be interviewing seniors for this year’s GOAL/Believe Scholarship beginning at 8:15 tomorrow morning.  The schedule is posted on Mrs. Danek’s door.  Please be here at least 5 minutes prior.

Mrs. Miller adjusted April tutoring dates due to the Spring Concert –no tutoring April 26^th – MS/HS tutoring on April 28^th.

Friday, April 29th is our extra help day.  We will run missing assignment reports for students from Campus the morning of Wednesday, April 27^th.  We will re-run the campus list Thursday, April 28^th, and begin calling parents at 1:00.  If you are failing a class or have missing assignments you will need to be here at 8:00 am the morning of the 29^th.  Students - be sure to check out your portal and get a head start on any missing assignments.  Teachers be sure to use the missing and turned in options in your grade book so the portal is correct.  Thank you!

Seniors planning on being gone on Thursday, April 28^th – must have parental permission!

Senior spotlights have been added to our Google Drive!!!!  We have more to add, but for right now you can read about, Logan Effling, Josh Feiner, Tom Hetland, Tamra Mann, Bailey Moody and Dillon Moore.  The spotlights can be accessed by going to our Google Drive (Under Forms & Publications), Miscellaneous Folder, and then the 2016 Senior Spotlight Folder.

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxqWDgwTHOqeVEFxaGdGZjRZM1k&usp=sharing 

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9^th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8^th grade Salads, 7^th grade Desserts, and 6^th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

Mrs. Johnson is excited to announce a free ACT preparation course for anyone looking at taking their ACT!  Feel free to visit with her or find the details at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNE1iX0JTRFZxd2c/view?usp=sharing

Athletics

The soccer games that were cancelled on Monday night are rescheduling in Woonsocket for Thurs, April 28 for the U10 and U12 teams.  U10 will play at 5:30 and 6:30.  U12 will play at 7:30.  U10 please be to the field at 5:15.  U12 please be there at 7:00. 

The gym is closed April 27 thru May 1^st (all day & day night) for bleacher removal and installation.

We will now be attending the track meet in Miller on May 3rd instead of the Don Diede Relays in Freeman.

FFA

SCW FFA Banquet – May 2^nd - Woonsocket:  Below are the meal assignments for this year’s potluck:  Freshmen – Main Course, Sophomores – Main Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert

WANTED

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests);  7&8 BBB Coach     Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested: linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

COMMUNITY

We are so very forunate to live in a sommunity that supports our youth so much!  Our students have been given Shrine Circus tickets for both the Huron and Mitchell shows. Students are making thank yous to send to our sponsors and we ask that adults also let them know how much we appreciate their support.  MJ Aviation, Jake's Lounge, Hoffman Well Repair, Hanson Wheel, CorTrust Bank, Chada Construction, Buckshots, Brooks Oil, Artesian Vetinary, Doren's Bar, Country Pumper, S&S, Forestburg Elevator, Mark and Dawna VanOverschelde, 1st National Bank - Woosocket, Basham Funeral Service, Dakota Roadhouse, Double D Body, Express Stop, Hegg Insurance, Heil Electric, Jensen Grain, Larson & Nipe, Local Lumber Supply, Sanborn County Realty & Title, Selland Trucking, SD Wheat Growers, Woony Foods, and Skeeters!

UPCOMING

Wednesday – April 27^th:  WWTS Artesian 1^st Lutheran 5:30

                     Sonshine Club Letcher

                     Joint Track @ SC

                     Act II 7:45

                     Gym Closed

                     Circus 4:30 & 7:15

                     Missing assignments due at noon

Thursday –April 28^th: HS Track @ Menno – Bus 1:10

                      JH Track @ Hanson – Bus @ Noon

                      ACT I 7:45

                      HS/MS Tutoring

                      Gym Closed

                      No EL PE

                      Soccer @ Woony U10 5:30   U12 7:30 - No Soccer Practice at SC

                      Parents Called at 1:00 for Xtra Help Day

Friday – April 29^th:  Extra Help Day – Students will be notified if they need to be here

                     U6 & U10 @ SC vs. Springs 5:30

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Gym Closed

Saturday – April 30^th:  U6, U8, U10, U12 @ SC

                      Ducks vs. Lennox 1:00

Sunday – May 1^st: Ducks vs. West Central 1:00

Monday – May 2nd:  JH 281 Conference track – Bus @ 11:30

                      FFA Banquet – Woonsocket

                     Joint HS Track @ SC

                     4^th Bank Presentation 2:30

                     Teacher Appreciation – School Spirit Week

                     Dakota Players parental permission forms due at 8:15 – try-outs at 3:30

Tuesday – May 3^rd:  HS track @ Miller

                     HS Golf @ Springs

Today’s Menu: Cheese Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce – Peas – Salad Bar – Honey Apple Crisp (6-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

   Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Muffin – String Cheese – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice

Menu:  Pulled Pork on a Bun – Mashed Potato Nuggets – Carrots – Salad Bar – Oatmeal Cookie (9-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Golf combines two favorite American pastimes: taking long walks and hitting things with a stick. ~P.J. O'Rourke

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Please e-mail us any community event that you would like included in our e-news

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April 25, 2016

Monday – April 25, 2016

Orange Day

U8 & U12 have games at Springs tonight with a 5:30 start.  Good Luck and have fun!

  

Ms. McClane is gone – no speech today!

JH/HS Track will practice at home today.

The 4th grade will have an Arbor Day presentation today at 2:30.

Mitchell Circus tickets are available in the office for anyone 6^th grade and younger.

Seniors – We must have parent permission for you to attend Senior Skip Day!!!!!

ACADEMICS

Mrs. Miller adjusted April tutoring dates due to the Spring Concert –no tutoring April 26^th – MS/HS tutoring on April 28^th.

Friday, April 29th is our extra help day.  We will run missing assignment reports for students from Campus the morning of Wednesday, April 27^th.  We will re-run the campus list Thursday, April 28^th, and begin calling parents at 1:00.  If you are failing a class or have missing assignments you will need to be here at 8:00 am the morning of the 29^th.  Students - be sure to check out your portal and get a head start on any missing assignments.  Teachers be sure to use the missing and turned in options in your grade book so the portal is correct.  Thank you!

Mrs. Johnson is excited to announce a free ACT preparation course for anyone looking at taking their ACT!  Feel free to visit with her or find the details at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNE1iX0JTRFZxd2c/view?usp=sharing

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9^th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8^th grade Salads, 7^th grade Desserts, and 6^th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

ATHLETICS

The soccer games that were cancelled on Monday night are rescheduling in Woonsocket for Thurs, April 28 for the U10 and U12 teams.  U10 will play at 5:30 and 6:30.  U12 will play at 7:30.  U10 please be to the field at 5:15.  U12 please be there at 7:00. 

The gym is closed April 27 thru May 1^st (all day & day night) for bleacher removal and installation.

We will now be attending the track meet in Miller on May 3rd instead of the Don Diede Relays in Freeman.

The JH golf meet at Fishlake has been moved to May 9.

FFA

SC/W FFA Star Degree Applications due to Mr. Gross TODAY.  Talk to Mr. Gross if you have questions.

SCW FFA Banquet – May 2^nd - Woonsocket:  Below are the meal assignments for this year’s potluck:  Freshmen – Main Course, Sophomores – Main Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert

Mr. Gross is seeking a Letcher FFA Jacket for display in the Ag Room.  Please contact him at the school 495-4183 or shane.gross@k12.sd.us

If any student or parent has pictures they think would be good for the FFA scrapbook, please email them to Mr. Gross at shane.gross@k12.sd.us

MUSIC

Band Rehearsal schedule for Tuesday, April 26^th:  9:30-10:00 5^th grade band, 10:00-10:10 6^th thru 12^th band, 10:10-10:30 6^th/7^th Band, 11:30-12:25 8^th-12^th Band

Vocal Rehearsal schedule for Tuesday, April 26^th: 12:45-1:30 PK-4 (may not need the whole time); 1:30-2:00 9-12; 2:00-2:15 7-12; 2:15-2:30 5-12; 2:30-2:45 5-8

COMMUNITY

Xtreme Cheer wants to let everyone know about their upcoming camps for all ages! They will be having Summer Classes Monday-Thurs, Mini Cheer Camps on Fridays, and our Stunt Camp on June 29 & 30th! Summer Registration is on May 5th from 11:30-1pm & 5:30-7pm or you can register online at www.xtremecheerleading.net.   More information can be found at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeSlNCbE1ZTHBSMEk/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeZkpyV1VfWFJmUVU/view?usp=sharing

WANTED

The Artesian-Letcher baseball program is looking for a coach for the upcoming summer season.  Please contact Steve Larson at 770-9818 if you are interested or have questions. Position is open until filled.

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests);  7&8 BBB Coach     Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested: linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

Sal’s Drive Inn (Letcher) is looking for summer help.  If interested please contact Kim at khsolarqueen@gmail.com  or 605-553-7534.  Who wouldn’t want to work at an ice cream place?

Countryside Living in Mitchell is looking for summer help.  Check out their ad at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNFM3VE5zTXlXX0k/view?usp=sharing

UPCOMING

Tuesday – April 26^th: Spring Concert 7:00pm

                     HS Golf @ DeSmet             

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Act I practice 7:45

                     No Tutoring

                     Shrine Circus 4:30 & 7:15

Wednesday – April 27^th:  WWTS Artesian 1^st Lutheran

                     Sonshine Club Letcher

                     Joint Track @ SC

                     Act II 7:45

                     Gym Closed

                     Circus 4:30 & 7:15

                     Missing assignments due at noon

Thursday –April 28^th: HS Track @ Menno – Bus ???

                     JH Track @ Hanson – Bus @ Noon

                     1:00 Parents Called for Extra Help Day

                     ACT I 7:45

                     HS/MS Tutoring

                     Gym Closed

                     No PE

                     Soccer @ Woony U10 5:30   U12 7:30

Friday – April 29^th:  Extra Help Day – Students will be notified if they need to be here

                     U6 & U10 @ SC vs. Springs 5:30

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Gym Closed

Saturday – April 30^th:  U6, U8, U10, U12 @ SC

                      Ducks vs. Lennox 1:00

Sunday – May 1^st: Ducks vs. West Central 1:00

Monday – May 2nd:  JH 281 Conference track – Bus @ 11:30

                      FFA Banquet – Woonsocket

                     Joint HS Track @ SC

                     4^th Bank Presentation 2:30

                     Teacher Appreciation – School Spirit Week

Today’s Menu: Country Style Beef Sticks – Mashed Potatoes/Gravy - Corn - Salad Bar – Wheat Roll & Jelly (6-12) - Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

Tomorrow’s Breakfast: Breakfast Wrap – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice – Milk Choice

  Menu: Cheese Breadsticks w/Marinara Sauce – Peas – Salad Bar – Honey Apple Crisp (6-12) – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

It isn’t success after all, is it, if it isn’t an expression of your deepest energies? – Marilyn French

April 22, 2016

Friday – April 22, 2016

Blue Day

Happy Birthday July 23^rd to Gary Goudy!

Good Luck to Teya Moody, Mason Moody, Tryce Slykhuis, Tater Moody, and Cayden Slykhuis as they kick off the Junior High Rodeo Season in Rapid City this weekend.

Good Luck to the JH track team as they travel to Howard today.  The bus will leave here at 12:30 with Katie, Samantha, Cassidy, and Aiden.

Good Luck to Garrett Dean as he golfs at Springs today.

Good Luck to the Hanson Ducks as they travel to McCook for games with McCook and Garretson on Sunday.

HS Track will practice at home today.

Ms. Johnson will not be here today.

Poppy Posters are due today.

Ethan 3 on 3 registration is due today.

Mitchell Circus tickets are available in the office for anyone 6^th grade and younger.

Ms. McClane is gone Monday, April 25th - no speech.

Seniors – We must have parent permission for you to attend Senior Skip Day!!!!!

ACADEMICS

The MS Updates for next week have been uploaded to our Google Drive.

Mrs. Miller adjusted April tutoring dates due to the Spring Concert –no tutoring April 26^th – MS/HS tutoring on April 28^th.

Friday, April 29th is our extra help day.  We will run missing assignment reports for students from Campus the morning of Wednesday, April 27^th.  We will re-run the campus list Thursday, April 28^th, and begin calling parents at 1:00.  If you are failing a class or have missing assignments you will need to be here at 8:00 am the morning of the 29^th.  Students - be sure to check out your portal and get a head start on any missing assignments.  Teachers be sure to use the missing and turned in options in your grade book so the portal is correct.  Thank you!

Mrs. Johnson is excited to announce a free ACT preparation course for anyone looking at taking their ACT!  Feel free to visit with her or find the details at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNE1iX0JTRFZxd2c/view?usp=sharing

Awards night is quickly approaching – May 9^th.  Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads, Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8^th grade Salads, 7^th grade Desserts, and 6^th grade Main Dishes.  Staff may bring a salad or dessert.

ATHLETICS

The soccer games that were cancelled on Monday night are rescheduling in Woonsocket for Thurs, April 28 for the U10 and U12 teams.  U10 will play at 5:30 and 6:30.  U12 will play at 7:30.  U10 please be to the field at 5:15.  U12 please be there at 7:00. 

The gym is closed April 27 thru May 1^st (all day & day night) for bleacher removal and installation.

Football players in grades 6-8 – Saturday, April 23^rd Blackhawk Jacob Fouberg will be hosting a football camp at Woonsocket as part of his senior project.  The only cost would be your lunch! Jacob will be assisted by our other football coaches.   The schedule has been changed (See Below).  What a great way to pick up some excellent training.  Forms have been distributed - more information as well as registration can be found at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqedmI2VGxEeXkzdVE/view?usp=sharing

DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00-9:15 Opening remarks

9:15-9:30 Football safety brief

9:30–10:00 O and D position knowledge

10:00-10:15 Warm up

10:15-11:15 O and D skill stations

11:15-11:20 Water break

11:20-12:00: 7v7 Draft and Games

12:00-12:25 Lunch

12:25-12:30 Closing Remarks and Awards

We will now be attending the track meet in Miller on May 3rd instead of the Don Diede Relays in Freeman.

The JH golf meet at Fishlake has been moved to May 9

FFA

SC/W FFA Star Degree Applications due to Mr. Gross by next Monday.  Talk to Mr. Gross if you have questions.

Mr. Gross is seeking a Letcher FFA Jacket for display in the Ag Room.  Please contact him at the school 495-4183 or shane.gross@k12.sd.us

If any student or parent has pictures they think would be good for the FFA scrapbook, please email them to Mr. Gross at shane.gross@k12.sd.us

MUSIC

Band Rehearsal schedule for Tuesday, April 26^th:  9:30-10:00 5^th grade band, 10:00-10:10 6^th thru 12^th band, 10:10-10:30 6^th/7^th Band, 11:30-12:25 8^th-12^th Band

Vocal Rehearsal schedule for Tuesday, April 26^th: 12:45-1:30 PK-4 (may not need the whole time); 1:30-2:00 9-12; 2:00-2:15 7-12; 2:15-2:30 5-12; 2:30-2:45 5-8

COMMUNITY

Artesian Cemetery Clean Up

Saturday – April 23rd, 2016

1:00 pm

Hope to see you there!

Xtreme Cheer wants to let everyone know about their upcoming camps for all ages! They will be having Summer Classes Monday-Thurs, Mini Cheer Camps on Fridays, and our Stunt Camp on June 29 & 30th! Summer Registration is on May 5th from 11:30-1pm & 5:30-7pm or you can register online at www.xtremecheerleading.net.   More information can be found at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeSlNCbE1ZTHBSMEk/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeZkpyV1VfWFJmUVU/view?usp=sharing

WANTED

The Artesian-Letcher baseball program is looking for a coach for the upcoming summer season.  Please contact Steve Larson at 770-9818 if you are interested or have questions. Position is open until filled.

Help Wanted for the 2016-2017 School Year:  Route bus driver (CDL required) w/wo mechanical skills (District pays for required physical and CDL tests)                    7&8 BBB Coach      Contact Linda Whitney or Justin Siemsen if interested:  linda.whitney@k12.sd.us or justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or call 605-495-4183.

Sal’s Drive Inn (Letcher) is looking for summer help.  If interested please contact Kim at khsolarqueen@gmail.com  or 605-553-7534.  Who wouldn’t want to work at an ice cream place?

Countryside Living in Mitchell is looking for summer help.  Check out their ad at

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxqWDgwTHOqeNFM3VE5zTXlXX0k/view?usp=sharing

UPCOMING

Saturday – April 23^rd: State Shooting Sports           

Sunday – April 24^th: Ducks @ McCook

Monday – April 25^th: U8 & U12 @ Springs 5:30       

                     JH/HS Track @ Home                

                     Act II @ 7:45

                     4^th Grade Arbor Day Presentation 2:30

                     No Speech – Shrine Circus @ Mitchell 7:00pm

                     FFA Star Applications Due

Tuesday – April 26^th: Spring Concert 7:00pm

                     HS Golf @ DeSmet             

                     JH/HS Track @ Home

                     Act I practice 7:45

                     No Tutoring

                     Shrine Circus 4:30 & 7:15

Wednesday – April 27^th:  WWTS Artesian 1^st Lutheran

                     Sonshine Club Letcher

                     Joint Track @ SC

                     Act II 7:45

                     Gym Closed

                     Circus 4:30 & 7:15

                     Missing assignments due at noon

Thursday –April 28^th: HS Track @ Menno – Bus ???

                     JH Track @ Hanson – Bus @ Noon

                     1:00 Parents Called for Extra Help Day

                     ACT I 7:45

                     HS/MS Tutoring

                     Gym Closed

                     No PE

                     Soccer @ Woony U10 5:30   U12 7:30

Today’s Menu: Cowboy Cavatini – CA Blend – Salad Bar – Whole Wheat Bread & Jelly (9-12) – Royal Brownie – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice

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