Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Wednesday, May 3rd 2023-Orange Day

Everyone come enjoy a treat in Mrs. Reimer's room today! All proceeds will go to the Beadle County Humane Society and Dakotaland Museum.
The MS and HS will be able to purchase goodies from 12-12:30 and Elem. from 2:15-3:00.

Today the 3-5 grade will enjoy a Field Trip!

WWTS (3:45-5:45)-Last Day

National Honor Society will host a blood drive on Thursday, May 4th from 9:00-12:15 in the SC gym. If you are interested in donating please contact Megan.Wilson@k12.sd.us. We are very, very low on donors for this drive, please consider donating even if you never have before! Help save a lifeMegan.Wilson@k12.sd.us.

All 8-12 students will be participating in the Blackhawk Service Day on Friday, May 5th. Attendance is mandatory for all students all day. The high school student council will be providing pizza for lunch, and students are encouraged to bring chips/snacks/bars to share. Students should wear clothes that can get dirty and comfortable shoes.

Monday, May 8th Sanborn Central will host Awards Night. Supper will begin at 5:30 with the award ceremony starting at 6:30
Grades 6,7, 11-Hotdish
Grades 8,10-Salad
Grades 9-12-Dessert

The next school board meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at 7PM in the SC Library. 

Mrs. Vermeulen has added a few days to the May calendar! Please double check your dates as the declaim date is different than initially announced!
May 2nd PK-1 Field Trip 
May 3rd 3-5 Field Trip
May 8th Declaim Grades 1-3 starting at 8:30
May 10th 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 15th Book It Party 1:00PM
May 16th Track and Field Day 1:00 start

Save the date-Colony graduation is May 16th at 2:00

Here is the 8th Grade and HS Graduation names.
8th Grade
Miley Adams
Carter Edwards
Hudson Fouberg
Riley Kneen
Ian Octavo
Temperance Salathe
Cole Wilson
Layton Zoss

Seniors
Jaxson Applegarth
Casady Dean
Ellie Evans
Kenlie Fridley
Michael Hoffman
Averie Johnson
Brooklyn Johnson
Toby Kneen
Jessie Krueger
Brady Larson
Sidney Salas

From the Kitchen
The May schedule has been released from the kitchen. Visit https://www.myschoolmenus.com/ for full details

Chef's Choice Week
May 3rd Sloppy Joes, Pizza Burger, Taco Burger, Potato Wedges, Green Beans, Cookie

May 4th Lasagna Roll-Ups, Ravioli Pizza Bake, Chicken Penne Alfredo, Steamed California Blend, Warm Garlic Breadstick

May 5th Pizza Wraps, Red Pepper Sticks, Fries, Jello Fruit Cup

A Note From Mrs. Amundson
"I just wanted to send out some information regarding the Ray Judy Memorial Scholarship offered through Santel Communications. This year they are awarding 10 scholarships in the amount of $750 to the applicants selected by the judges, and they're also awarding scholarships in the amount of $300 to 2 applicants as determined by random draw of all other entries.

They will also be giving the schools a certificate/gift that will be presented to the scholarship winner(s) at awards night on Monday, May 8. Just a reminder that supper will begin at 5:30 PM and the awards ceremony will start at 6:30 PM on Monday, May 8. "

Extra Curricular
Today the JH-JV-V golf athletes will be in WS for the 281 conference. 12:00 tee off. The bus will leave Woonsocket at 11:00. SC athletes leaving at Bryce l, Evan E, Teagen M, Parker E, Ian O, Sean B, Sidney S

Golf Meet Tuesday, May 4th @ Desmet
We will leave Woonsocket @ 8:15 am
-Ethan Schmiedt
-Jared LaVine
-Bryce Larson
-Evan Easton
Mr. Olsen will still be here for Practice after school in Wonsocket.

Howard Wood Relays will take place May 5th and 6th in Sioux Falls. A time will be announced later.

Football Cheer
Anyone interested in Football Cheer for this fall—please contact Shelley 605-354-4231 or shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us by May 12th.

We are now going to be attending the Hanson Track Meet on May 15 for high school.
We are not sure of the time of the track meet at this time and will get that information to you when it is available.

Coach Baruth has put together a SCW Lady Blackhawks GBB Summer Basketball Schedule.
Summer Basketball Schedule

MS Updates

Community
Help Wanted IMMEDIATE OPENINGS The Sanborn County Conservation Office is taking applications for Tree Crew and Fabric Installation Crew for the 2023planting season. The District will be plantingapprox.18 acres at 4 sites this season. This is a rewarding seasonal(mid-May through June)job opportunity. You must be 15years of age to apply. Great job for students and semi-retired adults to work with our Field Operations Manager. Starting Hourly wage is $16 per hour. Applications due: May 8,2023. Please mail a letter of application to203 W 7thSt Suite 200,USDA Service Center Building,Woonsocket, SD 57385. If you have any questions,please contact the Office Manager, Riley Schmiedt,(605)796-4476 ext 3,or Chairman Mark Snedeker (605)770-7782.

Do you have  prom dress that you would like to consign or donate? PEO Priceless Prom in Wessington Springs invited you to consign or donate your gently used prom dress for a prom dress resale event. The 2024 priceless prom fundraiser event benefits grants, scholarships. and loans that support women in post high school and continuing education.
https://5il.co/1tl7k

The next food pantry giveaway is scheduled for May 3rd at 4:30 until gone at the Sanborn Co. Courthouse (weather permitting).
Food Pantry-May

The last Walking With the Savior in Artesian is planned for Wednesday, May 3rd. Pickup time for you child is 5:45 on this day.

Letcher Community Church will be hosting VBS May 21-24 from 5:30-8:00.  Join us for a Food Truck Party!  This is for ages 4 through current 5th graders.  Please call or text Roxann Larson 605-770-2077 or Jessica White 605-261-8647 to register!  Everyone is welcome to attend!  Meal/snacks provided each night!  

Attention: South Dakota Farmers Union State Leadership Camp will be held on July 23-26 at Lake Byron, Huron. Ages 9-12 may attend. $65 for members and $95 for non-members. More information is located online at www.sdfu.org. Limited spots available. Register by July 1, 2023.

Information regarding the summer reading program in Woonsocket.
Schedule of Events
Summer Reading Goals
Registration
Woonsocket School and Community Library Page

Parents, Book It is introducing a summer reading program. Camp Book It runs June-August for grades Pre-K-6th (ages 4-12.)Enroll your child today for one personal pan pizza a month June through August for meeting reading goals. This program is totally free to families with students in PreK-6th grade.
Book It Information

Upcoming
Thursday, May 4th-Blue Day
NHS Blood Drive
Eligibility
V Golf @ Desmet
Soccer games @ SC

Friday, May 5th-Orange Day
Howard Wood Relays

Saturday, May 6th
Howard Wood Relays
Soccer games @ SC

Monday, May 8th-Blue Day
Awards Night
School Bd. Meeting
Declaim grades 1-3

Tuesday, May 9th-Orange Day
281 Conference Meet-Huron
V golf -Broadland in Huron
Soccer games @ Woonsocket
Declaim-grades 1-3 (8:30)

Wednesday, May 10th-Blue Day
2nd grade field trip

Thursday, May 11th-Orange Day
Eligibility
Parkston Track Meet

Friday, May 12th-Blue Day
Last day to sign up for cheer
JH Track in Bridgewater
Greater Fish Lake Shootout Varsity

Saturday, May 13th
Graduation 4PM
Soccer games at Woony

Monday, May 15th-Orange Day
Book-It Party

Tuesday-May 16th-Blue Day
JH golf-Huron Memorial 
Track & Field Day-1:00
Colony Graduation-2:00

Wednesday, May 17th-Orange Day
Last Day 11:00 Dismissal

Thursday, May 18th
Teacher Work Day
Region Track meet

Friday, May 19th
Pre-K Region Golf lakeview-Mitchell

Tuesday, May 23rd
Region Golf Lakeview golf Course

May 25th-May 27th
State Track Meet

June 5th and 6th
Cattail Crossing/Prairie Winds State Golf Watertown