Monday, September 13, 2021

Monday-September 13th (Blue Day)

The FB team put together four solid quarters to beat a good Jim River team. We played with passion and intensity. We hope to continue to improve week to week and keep playing team-oriented football.       

The Blackhawk VB ladies ended up in 2nd place losing to #1rated Wolsey/Wessington 25-16, 25-18.  Stats: Brooke 4 kills, 1 block and 7 digs,   Trista 3 Kills and 9 digs,  Teya 9 assists, 1 ace, and 4 digs,  Kenna 3 kills and 1 block, Ellie 2 kills and 6 digs, Hannah 7 digs, and Dayton 8 digs.  

First Match against SBA we won 25-9, 25-11.  Stats: Brooke 5 kills and 6 digs,   Trista 6 Kills, 1 ace, 1 dig and 1 block,  Teya 16 assists, 2 aces, and 3 digs,  Kenna 3 kills, 2 blocks, Ellie 2 kills and 3 digs, Hannah 1 kill, 3 aces and 5 digs, and Dayton 4 digs.  

Second Match against Langford Area we won 25-23, 25-23. Stats: Brooke 6 kills, 4 blocks and 5 digs,   Trista 9 Kills, 1 ace, 2 blocks and 7 digs,  Teya 18 assists, 1 kill, and 6 digs,  Kenna 6 kills and 1 dig, Ellie 2 kills and 5 digs, Hannah 5 digs and 2 assists, and Dayton 5 digs.

Third Match against Leola/Fredrick we won 25-14, 25-9.  Stats: Brooke 11 kills, 1 block and 2 digs,   Trista 4 kills and 2 digs,  Teya 16 assists 4 aces and 5 digs,  Kenna 5 kills, 2 blocks and 4 digs, Ellie 3 kills, Hannah 8 digs, 1 ace and 1 assist, and Dayton 2 digs.

Today-JH FB game vs Miller/HH in Wessington Springs at 4:30. Black jerseys will be worn. There is no JV game.  Woony and SC will transport athletes over for game and practice in minibuses/suburban's.  HS will practice from 4:00-6:00 in Wessington Springs in Helmets & Shoulder Pads

VB (7-8) @ Woony
VB (9-12) @ SC

Picture retakes are today between 1PM and 2PM.  There is a retake fee of $5 and we ask that you return the original packet of prints.  

This evening a school board meeting will take place at 7:00PM Agenda
The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 11th in Forestburg at 7:00 PM

HELP NEEDED!!! SC School lunchroom needs a person/persons interested in subbing in the lunchroom. If interested, please contact Laura Conrad by calling the school line or emailing her directly at laura.conrad@k12.sd.us

Thursday, September 16th we will have a 12:30 dismissal, with parent teacher conferences to follow from 1-7.  Friday, September 17th will be a no school day.

Congratulations to our 2021/2022 Homecoming Court- Hannah Dickson, Teya Moody, Reed Senska, Mason Moody, Trace Slykhuis and Noah Wormstadt.  Coronation will take place on Monday, September 20th at 7PM.
Get ready for 2021 Homecoming!  The dress up days include;
Monday- Dress like your favorite Disney character
Tuesday-Wear your favorite pajamas
Wednesday-Wear college gear
Thursday-Dress in your Hawaiian gear
Friday-Wear your favorite Blackhawk Colors (or parade attire)
The parade theme will be Fairy Tales/Storybook

Extra Curricular  
FB Schedule for the week.
Tuesday: HS & JH practice in Woony from 4:00-6:15. Full pads
Wednesday: HS & JH practice in Woony from 4:00-6:00. Full pads
Thursday: HS & JH practice in Woony from 4:00-5:30. HS in just helmets. JH in full pads.
Friday: Varsity game in Wagner with 7:00 kickoff. 4:00 leave time from 34/281 Junction. Woony & SC will transport players to junction to get on a Springs' bus.
Wagner will be hosting a Football Game Tailgate from 5:30-7:00 with a burger or brat plate with chips-bar-water for $6.00 a plate.

5th/6th grade girls and boys basketball will be starting at the end of September. Forms and a schedule will be sent home with the students and are due back to the office by Friday, September 24th. Our first practice will be September 27th at Sanborn Central. If you have any questions contact Kayla Olson (605) 999-3560. 

Good morning!  Its Marching season!  I'm asking for some help. I would like to have a few joint practices this week.  One Wednesday Sept 15th and the other Thursday Sept 16th. Sanborn Central students will leave at 9:30 for Woonsocket.  Woonsocket students will leave class at 9:40 for rehearsal.  Rehearsal will conclude at 10:50 where Woonsocket students return to class.  Sanborn Central students will be back by 11:00 for lunch. This means students will miss 2nd period both days. These students are:
Sanborn Central - (8th)Teagan Moody (9th) Alex Schelske, Bryce Larson, Caleb Kneen, Evan Easton, Payton Uecker, (11th) Casady Dean (12th)Dana Schelske, Dayton Easton
Go Blackhawks!

Dean of Students Announcement
The juniors and seniors will be attending the college and career fairs in Mitchell on Wednesday, September 22nd. We will be leaving at 8:15 am and should hopefully be back by around 1:00 pm. 

The financial aid (FAFSA) night will be held in Woonsocket this year on Monday, October 4th at 5:30 pm. All seniors and parents/guardians are invited to come and learn the step-by-step process to filling out the FAFSA form. All seniors who are planning on going to college should fill out the FAFSA. Morgan Huber from MTC will be there to answer any questions and to lead the presentation. If you are not able to attend the FAFSA night, please reach out to Miss Amundson for any questions regarding the FAFSA.

Juniors - ASVAB:
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test is scheduled for Wednesday, October 6 at 8:15 am in the middle school lab. All juniors are required to take this test and should come with their chromebooks fully charged. This test provides career information and determines whether you are qualified to join the military service. The ASVAB does not count towards a class grade. For more questions regarding this exam, please contact me.
-Miss Amundson 🙂

The next ACT test is October 23, 2021. The deadline to register is September 19, 2021 and must be done online. The closest testing locations are Mitchell and Huron.
Juniors, seniors, and parents - if you have any issues registering for the ACT, please email me or stop by my office.

Community
Letcher Community Church is kicking off Sunday School and youth programs for the 2021 - 2022 school year! We welcome you to join us for Sunday Services and Youth Programs! 
9/15 - Rock Solid (grades 9-12) and Jr Youth (grades 6-8) will have a grill out and clean up night. Meet at the Letcher ballpark at 6:30 PM. Please bring a friend! We are excited to kick off the year. Questions call Amy Moody 770-6016 or Roxann Larson 770-2077. 
9/22 - SonShine Club (grades K-5) will meet at the Letcher Community Church from 3:45 - 5:30 PM (meal / snack provided). Forms to ride the bus to SonShine club will be available in the office or at the Letcher Community church. Questions call Tim Pulkrabek 770-9663 or Jessica White 261-8647. SonShine Club is held every other Wednesday. 
9/22 - Confirmation (grades 6-8) will meet at the Letcher Community Church from 6:30 - 8:00 PM (meal / snack provided). Questions call Tim Pulkrabek 770-9663. Confirmation is held every other Wednesday. 

Upcoming
Tuesday-September 14th-Orange Day
VB game @ WS (7,8,C,JV,V)
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony

Wednesday-September 15th-Blue Day
Marching Band Practice
JH & HS FB practice @ Woony
VB 9-12 @ SC
VB 7-8 @ Woony
Blood Drive
WWTS 3:45-5:30
Rock Solid

Thursday-September 16th-Orange Day-12:30 Dismissal
Marching Band Practice
Parent teacher Conf. (1-7)
JH/HS FB practice @ Woony 4-6
No VB Bractice
CC Chamberlain Invite (2:30?)

Friday-September 17th-NO SCHOOL
FB vs. Wagner @ Wagner
VB 9-12 @ SC
NO 7-8 VB

Saturday-September 18th
VB game vs ORR @ Rutland-7,8,JV,V

Monday-September 20th-Blue Day (Homecoming Week)
Disney Day
Coronation-7 PM
Jostens talk to Soph. and Seniors
JH FB game vs Wagner @ Wagner
JV FB game vs Wagner @ SC
V FB practice @ SC
VB (7-8) @ Woony
VB (9-12) @ SC

This Weeks Breakfast Option-Pick one breakfast item-Grape or Strawberry Uncrustable Sandwich, Chocolate, Banana Muffin, Banana Chocolate Chunk BeneFIT, Breakfast Bar
Pick two items-Cereal, Reeses-Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix

Monday's Lunch-Blackhawk Chicken Bowl, Mixed Fruit Cup
Tuesday's Lunch-Pork Rib on a WW Bun, Tri-Tator, Baked Beans, Fresh Apple Wedge