Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Tuesday, October 4th-Orange Day

Reminder to all parents and students.  This Friday is Extra Help Day.  If your student has any missing work or has an "F" in any class, they are required to be here from 8-11.  Calls will be make on Thursday, October 6th and a missing assignment report will go to parent e-mails on Wednesday.
Looking forward we will not be in secession on Monday, October 17th.
October Calendar

Football practice in Springs today from 4-6:30pm

The ladies will be back in action in Woonsocket today. They will take on Sonshine Bible starting at 5:15 (C,JH,V)

B/G B-Ball 5/6th grade practice at SC from 3:45-5:00

Dig Pink Order forms are going out to El students today.  They will also be located in the office for MS and HS to pick up.  They are due back by THIS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5th!
Dig Pink Order Forms
Jeslynn Moody is hosting Dig Pink Night on October 18th as her Senior Project. 🎗🎗.
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.

Upcoming
The county nurse Lacy Eaton will be available on October 21st from 4-7:30 to administer flu vaccinations in the Ag room.  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.  “It is recommended for individuals over the age of 65 to receive the high dose flu vaccine which is not available at the flu clinic”

The cash price onsite is $46 if no insurance/medicaid

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.

Extra Curricular
Wednesday 10/5 practice in Woonsocket 4-6pm

Trey Weber is planning one last get together for the JH FB team.  The plan is to have a Wednesday movie day in Woonsocket while varsity is practicing.  The JH players will be bussed over to Woonsocket just as if it was a normal practice.

Thursday 10/6 practice in Woonsocket 4-630pm
Friday 10/7 the JV game will be in Miller at 4:30PM.  Leave time for Friday JV football to Miller is 2:15 pm from Woonsocket.   Varsity practice in Woonsocket 4-615pm

VB on Thursday with Tripp/Delmont/Armour at Tripp the order of games has been switched.
The 8th grade will play first at 4:30, followed by 7th,  JV and V

This Friday there will not be JH VB practice, but the HS will practice at 2:30 in Woonsocket.

A CC meet in Parkston has been added to the schedule on Thursday, OCT. 6th @ 4:15. Race order is jv girls, jv boys, varsity girls, varsity boys
Leave time from Woonsocket is 2:00, pickup Sanborn at 2:15

The region Meet for CC has been changed to Vermillion on Thursday, October 13th

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.
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.

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

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 22nd 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 5th at 8:15 AM in the middle school lab.

The seniors will be taking the NCRC assessment on Wednesday, October 12th 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 10th 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.

From the Kitchen
October Lunch
Tuesday-Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla, Southwest Salsa, Mexicali Corn, Fresh Granny Smith Apple
Wednesday-Chicken Alfredo, Roasted Broccoli, WG Garlic Breadstick, Strawberry Cup
Thursday-Beef Meatballs & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Green Beans, Warm WG Dinner Roll & Jelly, Choice of Fruit
October Breakfast
October FFV
Kitchen Activities-October

Community
Join the #4hweek fun! We are celebrating 4H members and their accomplishments this week and all year long. 4-H is a place for ALL kids to belong and succeed. National 4H week is celebrated October 3-8, 2022.  We are asking everyone to wear green or a 4H shirt to celebrate #4hweek on Thursday 10/6/2022. Each classroom will get a visit from some local 4h members and a special treat. There is something for everyone in 4H. From shooting sports, horse, livestock showing, dog show, fashion review, special foods, public presentations, photography and indoor exhibits just to name a few. Honestly your options are endless with 4H.

If you are interested in joining 4H you can login on to http://v24honline.com or contact Sherryl Rankin at SDSU Extension - Sanborn County P: (605) 796-4380 or email at sanborn.county@sdstate.edu

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
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
CC @ Parkston
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
Region CC @ Vermillion
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