Friday, September 30-Orange Day

And the "Winners" of the pie in the face contest were Mr. Peterson in first, Mrs. Vermeulen in 2nd, and Mrs. Wilson in 3rd!  Thanks for being such great sports for a great cause to the snackpack program raising $315.  Three students were randomly drawn to help with the process of delivering the pie in the face from each level.
Mrs. Vermeulen-Jaxson S, Chandler F
Mr. Peterson-Brooklyn L
Mrs. Wilson-Caleb K
Thank you Mrs. Wilson for making the morning special for the Seniors with guest appearances from their parents during the pep rally and for getting that school spirit rocking for the game this evening!  Don't forget to support the Volleyball ladies tomorrow as they are on the road.

The Blackhawk's parade will start at 1:00pm.  The theme this year  is “Board Games".  The football game against the Mobridge-Pollock will start at 7:00pm in Wessington Springs.
8:15 Pep Rally (PK-12)
9:15 Float Decorating will begin
10:30 Grades P-K-5 will eat at SC lunchroom (thank your booster club for providing the meal)
11:10 6-12 will eat
11:20 Grades PK-5 load busses
11:40 Grades 6-8 load busses
12:30 Parade Line Up
1:00 Parade
3:10 route buses will load
If we have not received a message from you regarding your child being picked up after the parade we will assume they are riding the regular route bus as usual.

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

Tomorrow the Varsity Volleyball Team will be at the 281 Tourney starting at 10:00.
The bus will leave from SC at 9:15 and Woonsocket at 9:25 for the 281 Volleyball Tournament tomorrow
Results for the VB game yesterday vs. JVC
25-11 25-22 23-25 22-25 8-15
Kailynn E contributed 3 aces followed by Kenlie F with 2
Kenna O had 15 kills, Kailynn E with 12, and Ellie E with 8
Setting-Kenlie F with 16 assists followed by Bailey F with 11
Kenna O hit the ground with 30 digs and Bella F was right behind her with 29

A special Thank You to the Booster Club for your generous contributions to our homecoming week!
The booster club will be providing a candy treat for best dressed categories.
For the parade entries, a assigned crew will judge the floats and choose a winner. The winning float will receive a Root Beer Float the following week.
Also, the booster club has approved to pay for $25 worth of materials for each parade float. However, they will have to give us the receipts so we can have them on file.
Last but not least the Booster Club will again this year provide us with Friday's Lunch of Walking Taco's/Hotdogs. We appreciate our Booster Club and are blessed with the best!

The Football team will be in WS this evening with a 7:00 kickoff vs Mobridge Pollock
At 6:50 pm with 5 minutes remaining on scoreboard Senoir night will take place for our Football boys.  We will announce Seniors and their parents.   When announced we ask players and parents to walk out to the #50 on the field to be recognized.

Want to see pictures from this week.  Check out the photo section of our Facebook page!  https://www.facebook.com/sanborncentralschool

Upcoming
The county nurse Lacy Eaton will be available on October 21st from 4-7:30 to administer vaccinations.  This service is in conjunction with the home Volleyball game at SC.  An insurance or Medicaid card will need to be presented.  Unfortunately, Medicare is not accepted.  No appointments are necessary.

A parent meeting will take place at 7PM on October 19th (on-line) for interested HS (current 9-10) and MS students (current 7-8) to discuss a 4-day trip to New York City for the summer of 2024.  Information will be handed out on October 10th.  More information to follow as we get closer to the date.

I am hosting Dig Pink Night on October 18th as my Senior Project. 🎗🎗Attached is the t-shirt order form. If interested in purchasing, please have them turned into SC or Woonsocket school or to me by October 5th.
All proceeds from the event will go to Sanborn County families to help cover medical expenses.If you are willing to donate a silent auction item please message me or drop off items with Luci at the Woonsocket School.

Dig Pink Order Form

Extra Curricular
The next CC Meet Monday, October 3^rd @ 2:00
Leave time from Woonsocket 12:00
Pick up Sanborn at 12:15
Order of Races:
Girls Varsity
Boys Varsity
followed by JV Races

The following students will be attending the Choral Leadership Workshop at Northern State University on Wednesday, October 5th:
Cami Edwards, Aubrey Moody, Payton Uecker, Evan Easton, Tori Hoffman, Grant Edwards, Parker Ettswold, Hudson Fouberg, Miley Adams, and Temperance Salathe.

October 11th:  DWU All-State Choir Rehearsal Day

October 13th: SDSU All-State Choir Prep Day

October 27th-31st: All-State Chorus in Sioux Falls

November 15th:  Junior High Region Music Festival in Platte

November 22nd:  High School Region Music Festival in Gregory

The bus will leave Sanborn Central at 6:25 am and Woonsocket at 6:40 am and will be returning at approximately 5:00 pm.  Students should bring music folders, water bottles, and money for lunch.

Notes from Ms. Amundson
FAFSA Night 2022 Ms. Fisher and I, along with Megan Huber from the Mitchell Technical College Financial Aid Department, are hosting a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) night on Monday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm at Sanborn Central school in the Middle School Lab. The FAFSA is the form that students fill out to apply for grants and loans to help pay for tuition and fees when attending college. Colleges typically require the FAFSA form to be completed in order to determine a student's federal aid eligibility. Additionally, if applying for the Build Dakota Scholarship it is a requirement to have the FAFSA completed. 

All seniors from Sanborn Central and Woonsocket, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to attend this event. This event will consist of explaining the step-by-step process to completing the FAFSA for any college or technical school as well as other information for paying for college.  Although we do not fill out the FAFSA at the event, you will receive detailed instructions for when/if you decide to fill out the form at home. The FAFSA opens up on October 1^st and is typically open until the end of June.

If you are unable to attend the FAFSA night but would still like instructions regarding how to fill out the FAFSA, please email me at Logan.Amundson@k12.sd.us or call me at 605-495-4183.

Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Student Opportunities:

ACT Math Test Prep Sessions: Katie Jackson from Wessington Springs has extended the invite to our students to participate in ACT math test prep sessions. The cost is $250 for 6 sessions. Please see Ms. Amundson if interested in this opportunity or email katiejackson7@gmail.com with any questions regarding this opportunity.

Reminders:

Seniors - The last day to sign up for the October 22^nd ACT is this Friday, September 16 to avoid late fees.

Thank you so much for your cooperation with this event! Please let Ms. Fischer or I know if you have any questions and/or concerns.

The juniors will be taking the ASVAB assessment on Wednesday, October 5^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

The seniors will be taking the NCRC assessment on Wednesday, October 12^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

I will be coming into the classrooms to discuss these assessments with the juniors and seniors to inform them about what to bring and what to expect.

Additionally, Libby Flemming from the National Guards will be at our school on Monday, October 10^th at 8:15 AM and would like to briefly speak with all juniors and seniors to discuss the National Guards and opportunities for students. This will be held in the middle school lab.

Middle School Updates
MS Updates for the week of September 26th

From the Kitchen

September Lunch
September Breakfast
September FFV

Community
The Letcher Community Church Bazaar & Supper will take place Sunday, October 9th, 2022 serving turkey and all the trimmings.  
Adults $15
Children age 6-12 $7
Preschool Free
Take Out Meals $15
There will be handcrafted items and a bake sale/candy

The food pantry giveaway will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 4:30 until gone.  This is drive through only.  October food pantry information.

Come join the Little Tiger Cheer and Dance Camp on Saturday, October 15th at the DWU/Avera Sports and Wellness Complex in Mitchell, SD.

Upcoming
Saturday, October 1st
281 VB Tourney @ Wolsey

Monday, October 3rd-Blue Day
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC
CC @ Howard
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
FAFSA Night @ SC (MS Lab)

Tuesday, October 4th-Orange Day
VB vs Sunshine Bible @ Woony (C, JH,V)
B/G B-Ball 5/6th grade practice@ SC

Wednesday, October 5th-Blue Day
9-12 VB @ Woony
7-8 VB @ SC
ASVAB test (Juniors)
WWTS in Artesian 3:50-5:30
Sonshine Club
NSU All State Chorus

Thursday, October 6th-Orange Day
VB vs. TDA @ Tripp
Eligibility
B-Ball 5/6th practice @ SC

Friday, October 7th
Extra Help Day
FB BY WEEK
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC

Monday, October 10th-Blue Day
VB @ Howard (7,8,C,JV,V)
Jr/Sr National Guard Presentation
School Bd. Meeting
5/6 B-Ball practice @ SC Woony

Tuesday, October 11th-Orange Day
VB @ Woony vs Iroquois/Lake Preston
CBH Oral Interp.
All State Chorus
5/6 B & G B-Ball Game @ Hitchcock

Wednesday, October 12th-Blue Day
CC Region
9-12th VB @ Woony
7-8 @ SC
Seniors NCRS assessment
Southeast College
Senior Youth-Letcher

Thursday, October 13th-Orange Day
Eligibility
VB @ Kimball vs. KWL (7,8,C,JV,V)
5/6 b-ball game @ SC vs. JVC

Friday, October 14th-Blue Day
End of 1st Quarter
FB vs Rapid City Christian
No VB Practice
5/6 b-ball practice G @ Woony B @ SC

Thursday, September 29th-Blue Day

Career day today!  We have rodeo stars, farmers, police officers, used car salesmen, the list goes on and on with the exceptional outfits, uniforms, and costumes.  Today's winners are:
Elementary Felix L, Jason L, Julio S, Elsie K, Kaylee A, Colton N
Middle School Kaidence F, Carley E
High School-Aubrey S, Kara W, Brady L, Parker E
Staff-Mrs. Moore, Ms Amundson
Want to see pictures from this week.  Check out the photo section of our Facebook page!  https://www.facebook.com/sanborncentralschool

Today the VB girls will be back in action vs JVC at SC.  Games will begin at 4:30 starting with 7th, 8th, JV and V

Students this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to give a teacher, or administrator of your choice a PIE IN THE FACE! Friday pies will be delivered to the winners during the pep rally, but hurry fast as the votes close at 3:00 sharp on THURSDAY!  Each teacher and administrator will have a bag with their name on it located in the library.  The top THREE with the most money in their bag will win.  Donations will be donated to the snack pack program within all the committee churches.
2022 Pie Flyer
First place- Mr. Petersen ($26.55)
Second place- Mr. Steele ($11.28)
Third place- Mrs. Uecker ($10.26)

Eligibility will be taken today-today's the last day to add your money to the bag!  Votes close at 3PM sharp
Pie in the face results are as follows for Wednesday:
1st Mr. Steele $10.78
2nd-Mrs. Farrel-Poncelet $3
3rd-Mrs. Reimer $3
On Thursday at 3:00 sharp the tallies will be counted.

Results are in from the Cross Country meet yesterday

Girls Varsity:

Hannah     22nd

Acaiya    27th

Hudson   44th

7^th Place as a team

Boys Varsity:

Jeff    2nd

Sam   16th

Carter 23rd

Cody  33rd

3^rd Place as a team

Next Meet Monday, October 3^rd @ 2:00

Leave time from Woonsocket 12:00

Pick up Sanborn at 12:15

Order of Races:

Girls Varsity

Boys Varsity
followed by JV Races

The county nurse Lacy Eaton will be available on October 21st from 4-7:30 to administer vaccinations.  This service is in conjunction with the home Volleyball game at SC.  An insurance or Medicaid card will need to be presented.  Unfortunately, Medicare is not accepted.  No appointments are necessary.

Upcoming Announcements
On Friday the Sept. 30th, the Blackhawk's parade will start at 1:00pm.  The theme this year  is “Board Games".  Businesses who are interested in participating in the parade can sign up when lining up for the parade at 12:30 by PVCC.  The football game against the Mobridge-Pollock will start at 7:00pm in Wessington Springs.
8:15 Pep Rally (PK-12)
9:15 Float Decorating will begin
10:30 Grades P-K-5 will eat at SC lunchroom (thank your booster club for providing the meal)
11:10 6-12 will eat
11:20 Grades PK-5 load busses
11:40 Grades 6-8 load busses
12:30 Parade Line Up
1:00 Parade
3:10 route buses will load
EL parents, teachers need to know if your child is riding with you after the parade or the normal route bus as usual. If you wish to act as a chaperone please e-mail or call your teacher.
Middle school and high school students are not required to attend on Friday, September 24th. Please have a parent e-mail Laura (laura.licht@k12.sd.us) by Thursday to excuse your student.

A special Thank You to the Booster Club for your generous contributions to our homecoming week!
The booster club will be providing a candy treat for best dressed categories.
For the parade entries, a assigned crew will judge the floats and choose a winner. The winning float will receive a Root Beer Float the following week.
Also, the booster club has approved to pay for $25 worth of materials for each parade float. However, they will have to give us the receipts so we can have them on file.
Last but not least the Booster Club will again this year provide us with Friday's Lunch of Walking Taco's/Hotdogs. We appreciate our Booster Club and are blessed with the best!

A parent meeting will take place at 7PM on October 19th (on-line) for interested HS (current 9-10) and MS students (current 7-8) to discuss a 4-day trip to New York City for the summer of 2024.  Information will be handed out on October 10th.  More information to follow as we get closer to the date.

Homecoming Week-September 26th-30th
Thursday, Career Day
Friday-Spirit Day/Class Float (8:15AM) pep rally and parade at Woonsocket 1:00 Football game at Springs 7:00 PM
2022 HC Flyer

Extra Curricular
Thursday 9/29  Practice in Wessington Springs 4-6pm
Friday 9/30 game in Springs @ 7pm v. Mobridge-Polluck
Senior Night for Blackhawk football will be this Friday. 
At 6:50 pm with 5 minutes remaining on scoreboard we will announce Seniors and their parents.   When announced we ask players and parents to walk out to the #50 on the field to be recognized.

The following students will be attending the Choral Leadership Workshop at Northern State University on Wednesday, October 5th:
Cami Edwards, Aubrey Moody, Payton Uecker, Evan Easton, Tori Hoffman, Grant Edwards, Parker Ettswold, Hudson Fouberg, Miley Adams, and Temperance Salathe.

October 11th:  DWU All-State Choir Rehearsal Day

October 13th: SDSU All-State Choir Prep Day

October 27th-31st: All-State Chorus in Sioux Falls

November 15th:  Junior High Region Music Festival in Platte

November 22nd:  High School Region Music Festival in Gregory

The bus will leave Sanborn Central at 6:25 am and Woonsocket at 6:40 am and will be returning at approximately 5:00 pm.  Students should bring music folders, water bottles, and money for lunch.

Due to the 5^th and 6^th grade basketball season getting under way, 7-12 vb will all practice at Woonsocket while the basketball teams will be in Sanborn.

Notes from Ms. Amundson
FAFSA Night 2022 Ms. Fisher and I, along with Megan Huber from the Mitchell Technical College Financial Aid Department, are hosting a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) night on Monday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm at Sanborn Central school in the Middle School Lab. The FAFSA is the form that students fill out to apply for grants and loans to help pay for tuition and fees when attending college. Colleges typically require the FAFSA form to be completed in order to determine a student's federal aid eligibility. Additionally, if applying for the Build Dakota Scholarship it is a requirement to have the FAFSA completed. 

All seniors from Sanborn Central and Woonsocket, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to attend this event. This event will consist of explaining the step-by-step process to completing the FAFSA for any college or technical school as well as other information for paying for college.  Although we do not fill out the FAFSA at the event, you will receive detailed instructions for when/if you decide to fill out the form at home. The FAFSA opens up on October 1^st and is typically open until the end of June.

If you are unable to attend the FAFSA night but would still like instructions regarding how to fill out the FAFSA, please email me at Logan.Amundson@k12.sd.us or call me at 605-495-4183.

Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Student Opportunities:

ACT Math Test Prep Sessions: Katie Jackson from Wessington Springs has extended the invite to our students to participate in ACT math test prep sessions. The cost is $250 for 6 sessions. Please see Ms. Amundson if interested in this opportunity or email katiejackson7@gmail.com with any questions regarding this opportunity.

Reminders:

Seniors - The last day to sign up for the October 22^nd ACT is this Friday, September 16 to avoid late fees.

Thank you so much for your cooperation with this event! Please let Ms. Fischer or I know if you have any questions and/or concerns.

The juniors will be taking the ASVAB assessment on Wednesday, October 5^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

The seniors will be taking the NCRC assessment on Wednesday, October 12^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

I will be coming into the classrooms to discuss these assessments with the juniors and seniors to inform them about what to bring and what to expect.

Additionally, Libby Flemming from the National Guards will be at our school on Monday, October 10^th at 8:15 AM and would like to briefly speak with all juniors and seniors to discuss the National Guards and opportunities for students. This will be held in the middle school lab.

Middle School Updates
MS Updates for the week of September 26th

From the Kitchen
Breakfast for the week of September 19th-Pick 1 Breakfast Item: Chocolate, Banana, or Blueberry Muffin, Fruit & Yogurt Parfait, Mini Bagel

Pick 2 Breakfast Items: Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks

Wednesday-Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Peas, Diced Peaches
FFV-Red Grapes
Thursday-Flame-broiled Steakburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Kiwi, Candy Explosion Cookie
Friday-Homecoming Meal Provided by the Booster Club
FFV-Sweet Potato Sticks
Breakfast for the week of September 26th-Pick one Breakfast Item:Donuts, Scrumptious Coffee Cake, Cooks Choice, Pick 2 Breakfast Items: Cereal: Reeses-Cinnamon Toast, Crunch-Trix

September Lunch
September Breakfast
September FFV

Community
The Letcher Community Church Bazaar & Supper will take place Sunday, October 9th, 2022 serving turkey and all the trimmings.  
Adults $15
Children age 6-12 $7
Preschool Free
Take Out Meals $15
There will be handcrafted items and a bake sale/candy

The food pantry giveaway will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 4:30 until gone.  This is drive through only.  October food pantry information.

Come join the Little Tiger Cheer and Dance Camp on Saturday, October 15th at the DWU/Avera Sports and Wellness Complex in Mitchell, SD.

Upcoming
Friday, September 30th-Orange Day
Pep Rally 8:15
Parade @ 1:00 Woony
Football game @ Springs vs. Mobridge-Pollock
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC

Saturday, October 1st
281 VB Tourney @ Wolsey

Monday, October 3rd-Blue Day
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC
CC @ Howard
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
FAFSA Night @ SC (MS Lab)

Tuesday, October 4th-Orange Day
VB vs Sunshine Bible @ Woony (C, JH,V)
B/G B-Ball 5/6th grade practice@ SC

Wednesday, October 5th-Blue Day
9-12 VB @ Woony
7-8 VB @ SC
ASVAB test (Juniors)
WWTS in Artesian 3:50-5:30
Sonshine Club
NSU All State Chorus

Thursday, October 6th-Orange Day
VB vs. TDA @ Tripp
Eligibility
B-Ball 5/6th practice @ SC

Friday, October 7th
Extra Help Day
FB BY WEEK
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC

Monday, October 10th-Blue Day
VB @ Howard (7,8,C,JV,V)
Jr/Sr National Guard Presentation
School Bd. Meeting
5/6 B-Ball practice @ SC Woony

Tuesday, October 11th-Orange Day
VB @ Woony vs Iroquois/Lake Preston
CBH Oral Interp.
All State Chorus
5/6 B & G B-Ball Game @ Hitchcock

Wednesday, October 12th-Blue Day
CC Region
9-12th VB @ Woony
7-8 @ SC
Seniors NCRS assessment
Southeast College
Senior Youth-Letcher

Thursday, October 13th-Orange Day
Eligibility
VB @ Kimball vs. KWL (7,8,C,JV,V)
5/6 b-ball game @ SC vs. JVC

Friday, October 14th-Blue Day
End of 1st Quarter
FB vs Rapid City Christian
No VB Practice
5/6 b-ball practice G @ Woony B @ SC

Wednesday, September 28th-Orange Day

Aloha from the Sanborn Central School.  Today we pulled the Hawaiian gear from the back of our closets and are dreaming of lounging on the beaches of Hawaii!  We also have "Anything but a backpack" day witch prompted one student to bring his entire dresser:)  He should have everything handy for his classes.
Today's dress up winners
Elementary-Adalie Enfield, Scarlett Roth, Garrett Goral
Middle School-Layton Zoss, Alissa Kidder
High School-Trey Moody, Kenlie Fridley, Jared Edwards
Teachers-Mrs. Sevareid, Ms. Jones

Students this may be a once in a lifetime opportunity to give a teacher, or administrator of your choice a PIE IN THE FACE! Friday pies will be delivered to the winners during the pep rally, but hurry fast as the votes close at 3:00 sharp on THURSDAY!  Each teacher and administrator will have a bag with their name on it located in the library.  The top THREE with the most money in their bag will win.  Donations will be donated to the snack pack program within all the committee churches.
2022 Pie Flyer
First place- Mr. Petersen ($26.55)
Second place- Mr. Steele ($11.28)
Third place- Mrs. Uecker ($10.26)

VB 9-12 @ Woony 
VB7-8 @ SC 
Senior Youth-Letcher Church
WWTS in Artesian 3:50-5:30

Tomorrow we will run eligibility.

The Cross Country Team will show their talent in Colman today at 1:00pm
The bus will leave Woonsocket at 10:30 and pick up at Sanborn at 10:45.
Order of races:
1:00  Girls Varsity
1:30 Boys Varsity
followed by Girls JV and Boys JV

Today the South Dakota Soil Coalition will be in the Ag classroom giving a demonstration on water runoff, and speaking about the principles of soil health.  Thank you to Jim Clendenin and Kent Vlieger for sharing your knowledge!

Pie in the face results are as follows for Tuesday:
1st Mr. Steele $10.78
2nd-Mrs. Farrel-Poncelet $3
3rd-Mrs. Reimer $3
On Thursday at 3:00 sharp the tallies will be counted.

Upcoming Announcements
On Friday the Sept. 30th, the Blackhawk's parade will start at 1:00pm.  The theme this year  is “Board Games".  Businesses who are interested in participating in the parade can sign up when lining up for the parade at 12:30 by PVCC.  The football game against the Mobridge-Pollock will start at 7:00pm in Wessington Springs.
8:15 Pep Rally (PK-12)
9:15 Float Decorating will begin
10:30 Grades P-K-5 will eat at SC lunchroom (thank your booster club for providing the meal)
11:10 6-12 will eat
11:20 Grades PK-5 load busses
11:40 Grades 6-8 load busses
12:30 Parade Line Up
1:00 Parade
3:10 route buses will load
EL parents, teachers need to know if your child is riding with you after the parade or the normal route bus as usual. If you wish to act as a chaperone please e-mail or call your teacher.
Middle school and high school students are not required to attend on Friday, September 24th. Please have a parent e-mail Laura (laura.licht@k12.sd.us) by Thursday to excuse your student.

A special Thank You to the Booster Club for your generous contributions to our homecoming week!
The booster club will be providing a candy treat for best dressed categories.
For the parade entries, a assigned crew will judge the floats and choose a winner. The winning float will receive a Root Beer Float the following week.
Also, the booster club has approved to pay for $25 worth of materials for each parade float. However, they will have to give us the receipts so we can have them on file.
Last but not least the Booster Club will again this year provide us with Friday's Lunch of Walking Taco's/Hotdogs. We appreciate our Booster Club and are blessed with the best!

A parent meeting will take place at 7PM on October 19th (on-line) for interested HS (current 9-10) and MS students (current 7-8) to discuss a 4-day trip to New York City for the summer of 2024.  Information will be handed out on October 10th.  More information to follow as we get closer to the date.

Homecoming Week-September 26th-30th
Monday-Inside out day 
Tuesday-Hippie-Tie Dye Day
Wednesday-HS-MS Anything but a backpack Elementary-Hawaiian Day
Thursday, Career Day
Friday-Spirit Day/Class Float (8:15AM) pep rally and parade at Woonsocket 1:00 Football game at Springs 7:00 PM
2022 HC Flyer

Extra Curricular
Thursday, September 29th the VB girls will be back in action vs JVS at SC.  Games will begin at 4:30 starting with 7th, 8th, JV and V

Thursday 9/29  Practice in Wessington Springs 4-6pm
Friday 9/30 game in Springs @ 7pm v. Mobridge-Polluck
Senior Night for Blackhawk football will be this Friday. 
At 6:50 pm with 5 minutes remaining on scoreboard we will announce Seniors and their parents.   When announced we ask players and parents to walk out to the #50 on the field to be recognized.

Due to the 5^th and 6^th grade basketball season getting under way, 7-12 vb will all practice at Woonsocket while the basketball teams will be in Sanborn.

Notes from Ms. Amundson
FAFSA Night 2022 Ms. Fisher and I, along with Megan Huber from the Mitchell Technical College Financial Aid Department, are hosting a FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) night on Monday, October 3rd at 5:30 pm at Sanborn Central school in the Middle School Lab. The FAFSA is the form that students fill out to apply for grants and loans to help pay for tuition and fees when attending college. Colleges typically require the FAFSA form to be completed in order to determine a student's federal aid eligibility. Additionally, if applying for the Build Dakota Scholarship it is a requirement to have the FAFSA completed. 

All seniors from Sanborn Central and Woonsocket, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to attend this event. This event will consist of explaining the step-by-step process to completing the FAFSA for any college or technical school as well as other information for paying for college.  Although we do not fill out the FAFSA at the event, you will receive detailed instructions for when/if you decide to fill out the form at home. The FAFSA opens up on October 1^st and is typically open until the end of June.

If you are unable to attend the FAFSA night but would still like instructions regarding how to fill out the FAFSA, please email me at Logan.Amundson@k12.sd.us or call me at 605-495-4183.

Thank you and I hope to see you there!

Student Opportunities:

ACT Math Test Prep Sessions: Katie Jackson from Wessington Springs has extended the invite to our students to participate in ACT math test prep sessions. The cost is $250 for 6 sessions. Please see Ms. Amundson if interested in this opportunity or email katiejackson7@gmail.com with any questions regarding this opportunity.

Reminders:

Seniors - The last day to sign up for the October 22^nd ACT is this Friday, September 16 to avoid late fees.

Thank you so much for your cooperation with this event! Please let Ms. Fischer or I know if you have any questions and/or concerns.

The juniors will be taking the ASVAB assessment on Wednesday, October 5^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

The seniors will be taking the NCRC assessment on Wednesday, October 12^th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

I will be coming into the classrooms to discuss these assessments with the juniors and seniors to inform them about what to bring and what to expect.

Additionally, Libby Flemming from the National Guards will be at our school on Monday, October 10^th at 8:15 AM and would like to briefly speak with all juniors and seniors to discuss the National Guards and opportunities for students. This will be held in the middle school lab.

Middle School Updates
MS Updates for the week of September 26th

From the Kitchen
Breakfast for the week of September 19th-Pick 1 Breakfast Item: Chocolate, Banana, or Blueberry Muffin, Fruit & Yogurt Parfait, Mini Bagel

Pick 2 Breakfast Items: Cereal, Cocoa Puffs, Lucky Charms, Apple Jacks

Wednesday-Macaroni & Cheese, Steamed Peas, Diced Peaches
FFV-Red Grapes
Thursday-Flame-broiled Steakburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Kiwi, Candy Explosion Cookie
Friday-Homecoming Meal Provided by the Booster Club
FFV-Sweet Potato Sticks
Breakfast for the week of September 26th-Pick one Breakfast Item:Donuts, Scrumptious Coffee Cake, Cooks Choice, Pick 2 Breakfast Items: Cereal: Reeses-Cinnamon Toast, Crunch-Trix

September Lunch
September Breakfast
September FFV

Community
The Letcher Community Church Bazaar & Supper will take place Sunday, October 9th, 2022 serving turkey and all the trimmings.  
Adults $15
Children age 6-12 $7
Preschool Free
Take Out Meals $15
There will be handcrafted items and a bake sale/candy

The food pantry giveaway will take place on Wednesday, October 5th at 4:30 until gone.  This is drive through only.  October food pantry information.

Come join the Little Tiger Cheer and Dance Camp on Saturday, October 15th at the DWU/Avera Sports and Wellness Complex in Mitchell, SD.

Upcoming
Thursday, September 29th-Blue Day
Eligibility
Career Day
Girls VB vs. JVC @ SC
B/G 5th and 6th B-Ball Practice

Friday, September 30th-Orange Day
Pep Rally 8:15
Parade @ 1:00 Woony
Football game @ Springs vs. Mobridge-Pollock
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC

Saturday, October 1st
281 VB Tourney @ Wolsey

Monday, October 3rd-Blue Day
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC
CC @ Howard
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
JH FB vs Winner @ Winner
FAFSA Night @ SC (MS Lab)

Tuesday, October 4th-Orange Day
VB vs Sunshine Bible @ Woony (C, JH,V)
B/G B-Ball 5/6th grade practice@ SC

Wednesday, October 5th-Blue Day
9-12 VB @ Woony
7-8 VB @ SC
ASVAB test (Juniors)
WWTS in Artesian 3:50-5:30
NSU All State Chorus

Thursday, October 6th-Orange Day
VB vs. TDA @ Tripp
Eligibility
B-Ball 5/6th practice @ SC

Friday, October 7th
Extra Help Day
FB BY WEEK
VB 9-12 @ Woony
VB 7-8 @ SC

Monday, October 10th-Blue Day
VB @ Howard (7,8,C,JV,V)
Jr/Sr National Guard Presentation
School Bd. Meeting
5/6 B-Ball practice @ SC

Tuesday, October 11th-Orange Day
VB @ Woony vs Iroquois/Lake Preston
CBH Oral Interp.
All State Chorus
5/6 B & G B-Ball Game @ Hitchcock