Happy Random Act of Kindness Week-Remember no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted-AESOP
Reminder to all students and parents, Friday February 18th is Extra Help Day. Any student that has missing assignments or an "F" in any class is required to attend from 8-11, and busses will not run.
Monday, February 21st is a no school day. Have a great extended weekend!
SCW Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Contest Results
Woonsocket
WoodWind Choir - Emilie, MaryFrances, Natalie, Brendan, Kylie, Isaiah, Sage, Chase - Excellent
Percussion Ensemble 1 - Eli, Chase, Camden, Isaiah, Oscar, Brendan, Tyson, Blake - Superior
Percussion Ensemble 2 - Hannah, MaryFrances, Natalie, Emilie, Kyla, Sage - Superior
Misc Ensemble 1 - MaryFrances, Natalie, Hannah, Emilie - Superior
Sax Duet - Kylie, Isaiah - Superior
Brass Ensemble - Blake, Camden, Kyla, Oscar - Excellent
Misc Ensemble 2 - Chase, Oscar, Kyla, Brendan, Sage, Tanner - Excellent
Sanborn Central
Snare Duet - Bryce, Evan - Excellent
Percussion Ensemble - Bryce, Evan, Teagan, Dana, Alex, Caleb - Superior
Wind Choir - Dayton, Dana, Alex, Caleb, Payton - Excellent
Misc Ensemble 1 - Dayton, Dana, Alex - Excellent
Piano Solo - Dayton - Superior
Misc Ensemble 2 - Caleb, Payton, Teagen - Excellent
Superior Solo’s receive a medal, Superior Ensemble receive a pin.
Both the boys and girls basketball teams will be back in action for the last regular season game today with a double header vs. Mitchell Christian at SC.
G JV 4:00
B JV 5:00
G V 6:30
B V 8:00
Regions will begin February 22nd for the girls and March 1st for the boys. The boys will have an additional game vs. WS in Springs on Friday, February 25th.
Concession stand workers are Quentin & Tana Slykhuis Jeremy & Ashly Uecker, Clark Slykhuis, Kurt & Jann Dickson,
Perry & Tracy Moody, Jennifer Sheldon
Next week's festivities: On Tuesday, February 22nd, the elementary will be celebrating "TWOS-DAY" with some fun activates. We also invite students to dress up for the celebration: wear a tutu, wear a shirt with 2 objects, wear clothing with the number 2, or be creative and come up with your own idea!
FFA Week will take place February 22-25th with dress up days and events.
Tuesday, February 22nd-Merica day-find an emblem, and answer a trivia question to win a treat.
Wednesday, February 23rd-Hunting day-FFA officers will be teaching the kids about FFA
Thursday, February 24th-Redneck day-Donuts for $1 (before school starts)
Friday, February 25th-Blue and gold ag Olympics-Beach wear Hawaiian day
Because the groundhog saw his shadow and because these cold temperatures can be a thing of the past-Let's wish winter away. Dress up in your favorite summer digs and/or beach wear on Friday, February 25th! The FFA will also be celebrating with a Blue and Gold Day-Be creative:) Thank you Booster Club for providing another day for us to look forward to with a walking taco and hotdog meal.
View the February School Board Synopsis here
Juniors have extra popcorn available for purchase ($6). They have the following flavors: white cheddar, gourmet cheddar, parmesan garlic, caramel corn, strawberry delight, peanut butter chocolate, cherry chocolate delight, and caramel cinnamon roll. Email susan.farrell-poncelet@k12.sd.us if you are interested.
Nominate a teacher for the Sanborn Central Teacher of the Year Award! If you have a teacher in mind for this award please fill out the attached form and e-mail to justin.siemsen@k12.sd.us or mail to Sanborn Central, 40405 SD Hwy 34, Forestburg, SD 57314 by February 25th.
Jalyn's Cheer Team Updates
A Huge thank you to all who came and joined in the festivities to support Jalyn and her family. Whether you had a soup supper, chucked a duck, bid on a few of the auction items or volunteered your time Thank You! We are defiantly blessed with the best community members. Your contributions last night have raised $5,816.02 and were not done! Please join us on Saturday, March 5 for a Bean Bag Tournament, Auctions and Supper in support of Jalyn Bender at the Stekl Shop near Letcher. Supper will start at 5:00 p.m. and the bean bag tournament will start about 6:30, with many fun events planned throughout the evening. Check out www.stekl.com/Jalyn for the latest information on everything associated with this event. Hope to see you there!
ROLLOVER AUCTION -Thursday, February 24, 2022
**In support of the Bender Family during Jalyn’s recovery. **There will be opportunities for everyone to show their financial support at all levels of ability.
On Thursday February 24, 2022 at Mitchell Livestock Auction, the Justin & Lori Dean Family will be doing a roll over auction on a replacement quality heifer for Jalyn Bender
There is a Venmo account set up for donations for Jalyns medical expenses- @prayersforJalyn
An account has been set up at First National Bank in Woonsocket. You may choose to drop off donations at the bank, or mail a check to FNBO c/o Jalyn Bender Benefit, PO Box 98, Woonsocket SD 57385, or use this link https://square.link/u/tR2OegSH
to give a donation via credit/debit credit card that will flow directly into the account. To give a donation through Venmo, use @prayersforJalyn (code 1962) and this will also flow into the benefit account. If you would like to send a donation and/or a card directly to the Benders, mailing address is 22495 408TH AVE FORESTBURG, SD 57314. The Modern Woodmen of America Woonsocket Chapter will provide matching funds up to $1250 for this benefit.
Saturday, February 19th the JH girls and boys will travel to WS for a tournament.
Schedule
9:00 am – Girls – WS vs JVC
9:45 am – Girls – SCW vs JVC
10:30 am – Girls – MVP vs WS
11:15 am – Girls – WS vs SCW
12:00 pm – Girls - JVC vs MVP
12:45 pm – Girls – MVP vs SCW
1:30 pm – Boys – WS vs SCW
2:15 pm – Boys – JVC vs SCW
3:00 pm – Boys – WS vs JVC
· No Team Entry fee
· Gate Admission – Adults - $3 and Students - $2
· Girls will play 15 minute running clock halves. Clock will stop last minute of each half. Each team allowed 3 timeouts per game.
Follow our home games along as the Woonsocket and SC home games will be streamed again this year on our Santel Channels (Woonsocket 104 & SC 107) as well as on the Blackhawks live link http://blackhawks.liveticket.tv
Menu-Notes from the kitchen
Breakfast-Pick 1 Breakfast Item: Chocolate, Banana, or Blueberry Muffin, Banana Chocolate Chunk BeneFIT Breakfast Bar
Pick 2 Breakfast Items-Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops
FFV-Bok Choy
Tuesday-Taco Burger, Vegetarian Refried Beans, Fresh Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Fugi Apple
Wednesday-Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Carrots, Fried Brown Rice, Navel Orange, Peanut Butter Scotch Bar
Thursday-Deli Sub Sandwich, Fresh Broccoli, Choice of Fruit, Fresh Baked Chocolate Chip Cookie
Friday-Walking Taco or Hotdog
Middle School Updates
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Dean of Students Announcement
ACT Prep Sessions:
Preparing for the ACT can be tough. Make it easy with DSU's 5 week long ACT Prep Course. These sessions will help you become more comfortable with the ACT test format, improve important test-taking strategies, and learn test content subject matter from faculty who specialize in the test material.
Session dates:
Monday, February 28 - English
Monday, March 7 - Science
Monday, March 14 - Reading
Monday, March 21 - Math
Monday, March 28 - Tips, Tricks, & Test Prep
Scrubs Camp:
There will be a scrubs camp in Huron, SD on March 22, 2022. This camp is from 8:30-3:00 pm. Ms. Amundson has the registration forms for students who are interested in attending. Forms are due by March, 15, 2022.
Girls State & Boys State:
Ms. Amundson talked with the junior boys and girls, as well as the senior boys about Girls State and Boys State. For Girls State, only juniors are able to apply. For Boys State, junior and senior boys are able to apply. For Girls State, the applications are due on Tuesday, March 1st. For Boys State, the applications are due on May 1st. Please let Ms. Amundson know if you have any questions about this opportunity.
Sanborn Central District Covid-19 Update 21-22 School Year
Elementary (Grades PK-5)
*Current Positives-
*Staff-
*Recovered-16
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
*Current Positives-
*Staff-
*Recovered-2
High School (Grades 9-12)
*Current Positives-
*Staff-
*Recovered-6
*Staff not associated with a particular grade, currently positive-
*Staff recovered and not associated with a particular grade-2
Community
Spring baseball
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Everyone is invited to the 5th and 6th grade wax museum!
Wednesday, February 23rd from 2-3 Reed Senska will be presenting her Senior project in the SC Gym. Come and see the work the students have put in over the past couple of months, and enjoy the fun.
The next food giveaway will take place Wednesday, March 2nd at 4:30 until gone at the Sanborn County Courthouse March Food Drive
Iroquois will be hosting a 3 on 3 basketball tournament Saturday, March 26th for anyone interested. Entry fee is $40 per team and the deadline to enter is Monday, March 21st.
Grades 3-9 are invited to partake in a spring basketball tourney April 9th. Cost is $100 per team with a three game guarantee. If you are interested please e-mail josh.davies@k12.sd.us
The Sanborn County 4-H Building in Forestburg has served the area well for many years, supporting 4-H as well as many community events. We are in exciting times as both growth in 4-H and needs from the school and community are demanding more space for activities. Please support a great cause in our community and consider donating to this project.
This brochure will provide a rough draft of the planned addition, donor level opportunities and information on the need for the addition. http://www.sanborncounty4h.com/doc/4-HBuildingProjectDonorBrochure.pdf
We will continue to add updated information on our website here: http://www.sanborncounty4h.com/4-h-building-addition-project.html and on our Facebook group page found by searching Sanborn County 4-H Building Addition Project.
Upcoming
Friday, February 18th-Extra Help Day
G B-Ball @ SC (2:30)
B B-Ball @ Woony (2:00)
Saturday, February 19th
JH G/B tourney @ Springs
Monday, February 21st-No School
G B-Ball @ Woony
B B-Ball @ SC
Tuesday, February 22nd-Blue Day
G B-Ball Regions (TBA)
B @ Woony
Wednesday, February 23rd-Orande Day
Reed Senska-Sr. project (2-3)
B B-Ball @ SC
WWTS 3:45-5:30
Sonshine Club
Thursday, February 24th-Blue Day
Eligibility
G B-Ball Regions (TBA)
B B-Ball @ Woony
Friday, February 25th-Orange Day
Teacher of the Year Forms Due
Spring baseball forms due
B B-Ball vs. WS @ WS
JH 5:15
JV 6:30
V 8:00
Monday, February 28th-Blue Day
Boys B-Ball @ Woony