Monday – May 2, 2016
Orange Day
Happy Birthday Bailey Moody!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week - Mrs.
Whitney has declared the rest of the school year as School Spirit Week!
Rumor has
it that several members of our JH Rodeo team are sporting new “Belt Buckles”
after their regional rodeo in Huron this weekend! We are so proud of each and every one of you
– hard work does pay off!
Good Luck
to the JH and Freshman track team as they participate in the 281 Conference
meet today. Leaving at noon are: Abby V,
Chloe D, Katie S, Samantha D, Cassidy S, Aiden W, Cayden S, Tater M, Austin S,
Sawyer S, Alex W, and Eric R.
No Elementary PE due to the JH track
meet.
HS track
will have joint practice at WOONY
today.
“You Look
Marvelous” tryouts are after school today. Students trying out must have their parent
permission forms signed and turned in.
We have
added Tucker Kingsbury and Clayton Sewall to our Senior Spotlights! Forms & Publications -
ACADEMICS
Awards
night is quickly approaching – May 9th. Seniors will bring Desserts, Juniors Salads,
Sophomores Main Dish, Freshman Main dish, 8th grade Salads, 7th
grade Desserts, and 6th grade Main Dishes. Staff may bring a salad or dessert.
The final
MS Updates for the year have been uploaded to our Google Drive.
I am curious
as to how the Campus notifications for missing assignments worked. One parent did respond that they got it and
was glad to see the entire list. If you
have any comments regarding the notification please feel free to share with
me. Mary.ackman@k12.sd.us
A list of the 8th grade graduating class and the senior class has been added to our Google Drive
ATHLETICS
The bus
for the Miller track meet will leave at 9:00am tomorrow morning with Austin S,
Sawyer S, Koby L, Weston B, Logun F, Alex W, Eric R, Abby V, Catherine B, Kayla
O, Maddie V, and Sarah M on it. Good
Luck one and all!!!!
Attending
the Golf meet in Springs tomorrow (leaving Woony at noon) are: Trevor Olson,
Trent Kingsbury, Dillon Moore, and Garrett Dean.
The boys basketball summer schedule has been uploaded to our Google
Drive – Forms & Publications – Athletics – Basketball
Information regarding the Tiger Basketball Girls Individual Camp this
summer can be found at
FFA
The FFA
Banquet is tonight in Woonsocket. An
exciting recap of the year with some great food - Freshmen
– Main Course, Sophomores – Main
Course, Juniors – Side and Dessert, Seniors – Side and Dessert. FFA members must be in Official Dress for the
FFA Banquet.
Mr. Gross is seeking a Letcher FFA Jacket for permanent or
long term display in the Ag Room. Please contact him at the school. Shane.gross@k12.sd.us
The FFA has two National
FFA bronze awards from the Sanborn Central FFA Horse Judging team from 2005.
If you know who should have these, please contact Mr. Gross.
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.
BREAKING
NEWS
The removal of the south bleachers and the installation of
the new ones is complete. The decking (flooring) was replaced on the
north bleachers, also. It was simply amazing at how quickly the work was
completed and how it makes the gym look so much better. They started last
Wednesday morning about 10:00 and left at 10:00 on Friday morning. There
is a folder of pictures taken during the whole process. Here is the
link:
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.
UPCOMING
Tuesday –
May 3rd: HS track @ Miller –
Bus @ 9:00
HS Golf @ Springs – lvg
Woony @ Noon
HS/MS Tutoring
Act II practice 7:45
Wednesday
– May 4th: WWTS Artesian 1st
Lutheran
JH/HS Practice @ Home
Circus Thank yous due
Act I practice 7:45
4th & 5th Field
Trip
Thursday –
May 5th: JH/HS Practice at
home
Elementary HALT Activities
El
Tutoring
Act II practice 7:45
Friday –
May 6th: Drivers Ed
Registrations Due
Howard Wood Relays
JH/HS Practice @ Home
Kdg
Field Trip
Act I
Saturday –
May 7th: Howard Wood Relays
Ducks vs. SF @ 1:00
Children’s Theatre 2 & 7
Sunday –
May 8th: Ducks vs. McCook
1:00
Monday –
May 9th: HS Golf @ Howard
Awards Night – 6:00pm
Board Meeting @ 5:00
Joint Track @ SC
Library Closed
2nd Grade Zoo
Trip
8th Health
Activities in Lab
Play Practice – Maddie,
Garrett, Renee’
Today’s
Menu: Chicken Quesadillas – Whole Grain
Tortilla Chips & Salsa – Corn – Refried Beans – Salad Bar – Fruit choice –
Milk Choice
Tomorrow’s
Breakfast: Graham Cracker Sticks – Cheese Omelet – Fruit Cup – Juice Choice –
Milk choice
Menu: Whole Grain Corn Dog – Smiley Potatoes
– CA Blend – Salad Bar – Fruit Choice – Milk Choice
"Anyone who does anything to help a child
in his life is a hero to me." Fred
Rodgers