Thursday, November 16th 2023-Blue Day

Thank You to our community! You are in our stands at games, reading in our classrooms, and donating the necessary items to keep our school rolling. You might be helping as a substitute teacher, or in the concessions volunteering. You are appreciated!

Today's morning announcement over the loud speaker included some good trivia. Can you name the three original school mascots that make up Sanborn Central.
Letcher ???
Forestburg ???
Artesian ???
Want to study up on South Dakota "Gone But Not Forgotten" mascots of the past and find out the answer to today's trivia?
https://sdbbhof.com/the-old-schools-gone-but-not-forgotten/

VB State @ RC
Eligibility
HS boys b-ball @ SC 7:30
3/4th b-ball at Woony 6:30-8:00
Nov 16^th - Sanborn Central @ 7:30 PM
USD rep at 11:30 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Events for American Education Week.
Friday-Students Day-Students may wear their hats/shades and bring a drink (at the teachers discretion) labeled with their name to drink during the movie.
American Education Week Description

Congratulations to Bryce Larson who placed 2nd in Prepared Public speaking during yesterday's LDE's and will be going to State.

Save the date-November 21st is 4th and 5th Declaim at 8:30. All are welcome to attend.
Sanborn Central Christmas Concert is Thursday, December 7th at 6:30
8th grade CPR training will take place November 7th in two different groups
Group one 8:30-11:30
Group two 12:00-3:00

WWTS today from 3:50-5:30 in Artesian.

November School Board Synopsis the next school board meeting will be held December 11th at 7PM

The Gym Schedule is posted on our website for your convenience. Please visit https://www.sanborncentral.com/ and click on the black box labeled gym schedule.

Lunchroom News: 

Reminder to staff, students, and parents we are a fish free school. Please do not send any form of fish fresh or saltwater with your student for lunch. We aim to keep everyone safe and protect those that have a food allergy! Thank you for understanding.

Available at the touch of the screen: My School Menus Mobile App in the iTunes Store or the Google Play store. Follow this link for more information: https://5il.co/24nft. The Food Service Department is excited to offer My School Menus Mobile App as a valuable nutrition resource. You can access the web version by visiting out website at https://www.myschoolmenus.com/organizations/1329.  

Please let Laura Conrad in the kitchen know if you need any additional information on how to use this information to support your student’s specific nutrition needs. 

MS Updates

Week of November 13th
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

Extra Curricular
The 23-24 boys and girls practice schedule has been released. Please visit the following link.
Practice Schedule

GBB open gym this week will be Monday and Tuesday at Woonsocket after school and Thursday at Sanborn after school.

Boys HS open gym schedule
Nov. 20^th - Sanborn Central @ 7:30 PM
November 21 (Tuesday): Woonsocket 7:30 PM 

Speech & Debate-more information to come
December 9th-Lennox
December 15-16-Brookings

JH girls basketball practice will start on Monday, November 27^th (after Thanksgiving break). 

Notes from Ms. Amundson

Friday, November 17^th - Lake Area Technical College - 12:45 PM - Ms. Amundson's room

Other scheduled upcoming visits:

Monday, November 20 - Dakota Provisions (Josh Wilson) - 8:15 AM - Mrs. Wilson's room

Monday, November 20 - Mitchell Technical College - 11:30 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Monday, November 27 - ThinkBig Scholarship Program - Butler/Caterpillar - 11:45 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Wednesday, November 29 - Northern State University - 11:45 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Tuesday, December 5 - Mount Marty University - 11:30 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Thursday, December 7 - Huron Regional Medical Center - 11:30 AM - Ms. Amundson's room

Just a reminder that our seniors still have until Thursday, November 30^th to complete their college applications during the free college application period (South Dakota colleges only).

Thank you so much for your cooperation!

Community

Devoted Students

Mrs. Rodriguez and I are excited to announce we are starting another year of Devoted Students. This year we are extending the invite to all 7th -12th grade students. We have two dates planned before Christmas break, Monday, November 27th @ 6:30 (to accommodate the first week of basketball practice) and Monday, December 11th @ 6:00. We will meet in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room with supper and a study provided. Please RSVP at the link below, so we can plan an appropriate amount of food. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🙂

https://forms.gle/sMSTrbedJf3wRVK68

Here is the 3/4th grade boys basketball schedule.
3/4th boys basketball
Practices will be for 1 1/2. Most of the time a coach will be there before and after practices so if kids want to shoot around or want more 1 on 1 time you can do so. The practices will be with a large group and several parents helping our with different stations to learn the fundamentals of basketball.
November 21st @ SC 6:30-8:00
November 28th @ SC 6:30-8:00
November 30th @ Woony 6:30-8:00

Friday, December 8th at 6PM Cooper Goldammer is taking over the Letcher parade of lights for his senior project! Starting at 5 as there will be a s'mores tent set up, just bring a canned good for the Sanborn County Food pantry and let the 4H kids serve you up a s'more! Let's keep the tradition going! Message Cooper to enter your float or with any questions at 605-968-3245

Do you have a prom dress that is taking up space in your closet? Please consider donating to the Priceless Prom Resale Event https://5il.co/282gl

Sophie Kelly and Letcher Junior Post 93 Legion Auxiliary are collecting gently used shoes for Veterans again this year. A collection box is located outside the office.

Upcoming
Friday, November 17th-18th
VB State @ RC

Monday, November 20th
MTI rep here at 11:30
HS boys b-ball practice @ SC 7:30
WWTS 3:50-5:30

Tuesday, November 21st
HS Music Fest. 
HS boys b-ball @ Woony 7:30 Girls @ Woony 7:30
3/4th boys @ SC 6:30-8:00
Girls b-ball @ @ Woony

Wednesday, November 22nd
Thanks giving Break
Girls B-Ball @ Woony 9AM

Thursday, November 23rd
Thanksgiving Break

Friday, November 24th 
Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, November 26th 
Raleigh Larson 5/6th girls b-ball 4-6

Monday, November 27th
Think Big Scholarship Program
Butler-Caterpillar 11:45
1st day of girls b-ball JH
girls b-ball parent meeting @ SC
Boys b-ball starts @ Woony

Tuesday, November 28th
3/4th boys b-ball @ SC 6:30-8
Girls b-ball @ SC 
Boys b-ball @ Woony

Wednesday, November 29th
Girls B-Ball @ SC
Boys B-Ball @ Woony
NSU-11:45
Sonshine Club

Thursday, November 30th
Eligibility
3/4th b-ball @ Woony 6:30-8:00
Girls b-ball @ SC
Boys b-ball @ Woony