Friday, March 4, 2022

Friday, March 4th-Blue Day

Congratulations to the students who attending the Academic Fest in Mitchell on Wednesday.   We took home 4th out of 9 teams and the quiz bowl took 6th as a team.

Physical Science Carter Hitchcock 2nd
Literature III Dana Schelske 4th
Biology Sidney Salas 5th
Literature IV Shania Cornelius 6th
Algebra 2 Brighten Hitchcock 3rd
Geometry Ellie Evans 3rd
Algebra I Ellie Evans 2nd Tryce Slykhuis 1st
Biology Dayton Easton 2nd
Accounting Morgan Hoffman 3rd
American Government Hannah Dickson 5th
Senior Math Tryce Slykhuis 2nd

Today wraps up Literacy Week with pajama day!  

The Pre-K through 5th grade were entertained by "Hex Yourself" yesterday.  The presenter has worked with the founder of Character Counts in the development of an educational show.  Hex yourself will emphasize the 6 pillars as conversation will take place regarding "Trustworthiness" "Respect" "Responsibility" "Fairness" "Caring" and "Citizenship."


Best of  Luck to the SCW Powerlifting Team that will be competing at the State Meet in Salem Saturday, March 5th. Registration begins at 7 AM and bus loads at SC at 5:50 AM. 
Athletes competing: Brighten Hitchcock, Shania Cornelius, Joshua Tucker, Sidney Salas, Cooper Goldammer, Evan VonEye, & Carter Hitchcock.



The following students will start off the CDE season by traveling to Redfield today.  The bus will leave SC at 6:45 and Woonsocket at 7:00.  Zachary Jones-Nelson, Toby Kneen, Keaton Fridley, Alex Schelske, Cody Slykhuis, Brady Larson, Trey Moody, Bryce Larson, Casady Dean, Averie Johnson, Kenlie Fridley, Ellie Evans, Teagan Moody, Trinity Harford, Malorie Mattke, Morgan Hoffman, Aubrey Senska, Kara Wormstadt and Brooklyn Johnson.

Senior Project Workday is March 9th. Seniors do not attend regular classes. 

Prom Schedule-April 9th
3:30-4pm - Freshmen and Sophomore Couples
4-4:30pm - Junior and Senior Couples
4:30-5pm - Class photos
**Please be prompt as photos need to be finished no later than 5pm. 
Families who want to take photos will need to wait until the photographers are finished due to the time constraint.
5-6:45pm - Prom Banquet. Doors will be locked and no outside visitors (ie families) will be able to enter until the banquet is finished.
6:45pm - doors open for community to get ready for grand march
8pm - Grand March
9pm - 1130pm/12am - PROM
After prom will be held at the school following prom. 

Juniors have extra popcorn available for purchase ($6).  We have the following left: Caramel Corn, White Cheddar, Gourmet Cheddar, and Parmesan Garlic. Email susan.farrell-poncelet@k12.sd.us if you are interested.

Jalyn's Cheer Team Updates

Next up, in support of Jalyn and her family-
Saturday, March 5th at the Stekl Shop (40512 240th St. Letcher) a bean bag tournament, auction, and supper will take place.  The supper will start at 5:00 with BBQ, hot dogs, chips, sides and cake.  The list for the silent auction keeps growing!  Please view the Silent Auction Roster

If you are interested in donating, please contact Brenda Schmit or Sherri Stekl with a description of your donation so it can be added to the list by Friday.
Drop-off locations for auction items:
Forestburg: Sanborn Central School (Megan Wilson ~ 605-999-4209)
Woonsocket: Horizon Health Care (Bobbi White)
Artesian: Artesian Seed Service (Brenda Schmit ~ 605-999-2109 or bschmit@santel.net)
Letcher: Stekl Shop (Sherri Stekl ~ 605-999-1104 or stekl@santel.net)
Mitchell: Fischer Rounds (Laura Neugebauer ~ 910-916-1951)
Mitchell: Moody's Western Wear (Diane Moody ~ 605-995-5879)
Howard: Howard Elevator (Allissa Mette ~ 605-270-7701)
Huron: Farm Credit Services (Laura Feldhaus ~ 605-999-2942)

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. 


Music
Tuesday, Thursday, March 10th the Music Contest at SC will take place.  The contest will kick off at 8:30 with the girls and boys ensemble-all students.  The 6th band quartet will wrap up the contest at 10:50.  For a complete list of students and events please visit the following link.  Music Contest Schedule

March 23rd some of the HS students will partake in a large group music fest in Mitchell.  Student that will be gone for the day are Teagen M, Alex S, Bryce L, Caleb K, Evan E, Payton U, Dana S, and Dayton E.

March 29th students that will be gone for the elementary band festival in Michell are as follows.  Chloe S, Kaidence F, Ramsey F, Landree Z, Carley E, Brooklyn L and Sean B.

Extra Curricular
Additional dates for the FFA CDE are as follows.
March 15 Tyndall (districts)
March 22- Howard
March 28 - Try-valley
FFA State- April 24-26@SDSU
Students attending the CDE's are as follows.  Zachary Jones-Nelson, Toby Kneen, Keaton Fridley, Alex Schelske, Cody Slykhuis, Brady Larson, Trey Moody, Bryce Larson, Casady Dean, Averie Johnson, Kenlie Fridley, Ellie Evans, Teagan Moody, Trinity Harford, Malorie Mattke, Morgan Hoffman, Aubrey Senska, Kara Wormstadt and Brooklyn Johnson.

Follow along with the Class A Brackets.  Girls state A basketball will be held at Frost Arena in Brookings March 10th-12th
The official Region Boys Basketball pairings/brackets are listed as follows... https://sd.varsitybound.com/sports/boysbasketball/2021-22/brackets

Spring sports pictures will be held at Woonsocket on Wednesday, March 30th.  Music Contest Schedule

Siouxland Oral Surgery is giving back to the community by offering to make free mouth guards to all the local student athletes at no charge.  If you are in need please call 605-335-1080 Ext 214   Defend Your Mouth

Menu-Notes from the kitchen
Breakfast-Pick 1 Breakfast Item-Ultimate Breakfast Round Apple or Cherry Frudel, Cinnamon Toast, Pick 2 Breakfast Items-Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Fruit Loops

Thursday-Tator Tot Hot Dish, Steamed Green Beans, Fresh Pineapple
Friday-Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza, Steamed Broccoli, Oven Roasted Ranch 
FFV-Baby Carrots

Middle School Updates
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

For the week of March 7th
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Dean of Students Announcement
ACT Prep Sessions:

ACT:
The next test date for the ACT is April 2nd, 2022. The deadline to register for this ACT is Friday, February 25. Make sure to get registered this week to avoid late fees!! 
Girls State:
For any junior girls interested in attending Girls State this summer, the application form is due Tuesday, March 1st. Please see Ms. Amundson if you have any questions regarding 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

As we move into March, it has some of us thinking about baseball and softball.  We are gathering the names of children that are interested in playing baseball or softball for this upcoming spring/summer. If your child is interested in playing please fill out the letter of intent and return it to the school by Monday, March 7th. Additionally if there is anyone aged 13 - 16 interested in playing teener baseball please fill out the letter of intent and return it to the school.
Letter of Intent


There will be a parent meeting for all soccer parents on Monday, March, 7th at 6:30 pm in the SC gym.  There will also be an equipment swap.  If you have any cleats/shinguards that your child has outgrown, and you are willing to swap/exchange please bring them that night. If you did NOT receive the remind message about this meeting, please contact Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us.  


Antigen Covid tests are available in the office.  Please contact Laura at laura.licht@k12.sd.us if you would like one sent home.

Upcoming
Saturday, March 5th
Powerlifting State

Monday, March 7th-Orange Day
School Bd. Mtg
Baseball Form Due
Conservation District Speech Contest

Tuesday, March 8th-Blue Day
Boys B-Ball So-Dak 16
5/6th VB practice @ SC
6-12 Assembly

Wednesday, March 9th-Orange Day
Sonshine Club 3:45-5:30
Confirmation
WWTS (3:45-5:30)

Thursday, March 10th-Blue Day
Eligibility
End of the 3rd Quarter
Middle School Lock-In
Girls B-Ball State

Friday, March 11th-No School
Girls B-Ball State

Saturday, March 12th
Girls B-Ball State

Monday, March 14th-Orange Day
SC School Bd. Meeting at 7:00

Tuesday, March 15th-Blue Day
VB Scrimmage @ Woony
FFA CDE's Tyndall

Wednesday, March 16th-Orange Day
7-12th Internet Safety Assembly-Toby Russell
WWTS (3:45-5:30)

Thursday, March 17th-Blue Day
Eligibility
Boys State B-Ball

Friday, March 18-NO School
Boys State B-Ball

Saturday, March 19
Boys State B-Ball