Thursday, October 31, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 31, 2013

Happy Halloween!



Football players can start turning in equipment on Monday.

 

There will be a Free Flu Shot Clinic on November 14, Parent/Teacher Conference night, at the elementary starting at 1:30 p.m.   Forms will be handed out in English class to grades 6 – 8.  Grades 9-12 can stop in the office to pick up a form.   Please return the consent form to the High School office by Friday, November 8. 

 

FCCLAers - Your fruit orders are due to Mrs. Tietz on Friday, Nov. 1 and remember the November FCCLA meeting in on Tuesday, Nov. 5 during advisory.

 

FCCLAers - T-shirt order deadline has been extended to Friday if you would still like to place an order!

 

The "I Hate Shakespeare!" crew will not meet tonight to work on the set. They will meet tomorrow after school and Sunday during rehearsal from about 2-5 pm.

 

There will be an all church activity on Wednesday, November 6 from 6-8 pm at the High School Gym.  There will be dodge ball and other activities.  The cost is 5.00 with the proceeds going to the BAGS program.  This activity is for grades 7-12.

 

9th, 10th and 11th grade volleyball players need to pay $1 to Mrs. Hoffman, as soon as possible, for Parents Night on October 31.  Seniors need to pay $4. 

 

Good luck to the volleyball teams against Britton/Hecla tonight.

 

There is extra frozen Peanut Butter Cup and Oatmeal cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested.

 

 Grades 7-12:  Boys soccer players please return uniforms (2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 1 jacket) to Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grade 10:

    1.    Hoby 2014 – Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar:  Due Friday

    2.    PLAN test on Wednesday, November 6

 

Grade 12:  NSU – free application month.  November is free app month at NSU.   You must submit a paper  application, transcript, and ACT and be accepted by the end of the month.   The application materials must be sent straight to NSU.  Stop by the GO to get the application and get it filled out to give to the NSU rep when she visits Groton on November 8. 

 

Grade 12:  Time to apply! - SD Public 4 year school online application  https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm 

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            November 5th              Univ. of Jamestown                11:30

            November 5th              Mt. Marty College                  1:30

November 6th              Mitchell Technical                   2:15 pm

November 6th              Marines                                   1:30 pm

November 8                Northern State University       10:30 a.m.

November 20              Black Hills State University   8:30 am

            November 21              Dakota State University         9:00 am

January 10                   NDSCS (Wahpeton)               1:00 pm

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Oct. 31                        The Big Idea Business Plan http://www.bigideasd.com/

Oct. 31                        Coca Cola http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants

Oct. 31                        VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition www.vfw.org

Nov. 8             Legislative page http://legis.state.sd.us/page/index.aspx

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 30th, 2013

We'll be doing set work for "I Hate Shakespeare!" on Thursday and Friday this week after school. Help from any crew member who is available would be greatly appreciated!

 

Wake up Wednesday will begin Wednesday, November 13. 

 

9th, 10th and 11th grade volleyball players need to pay $1 to Mrs. Hoffman, as soon as possible, for Parents Night on October 31.  Seniors need to pay $4.

 

There is extra frozen Peanut Butter Cup and Oatmeal cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested.

 

Grade 10:  Check your email for testing locations for the PLAN test on Wednesday, November 6th.    Mrs. Sternhagen will bring practice tests to your English class later this week. 

 

Grades 7-12:  Boys soccer players please return uniforms (2 jerseys, 2 shorts, 1 jacket) to Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grade 10:  Hoby 2014 – Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar:  Go to a 3 day camp and learn leadership skills with kids from all across SD.  HOBY - Hugh O Brien Youth Leadership in Madison on  June 12-15.   Students will interact with other students, leaders in business, education, and government, and develop leadership and critical thinking skills.   To apply, fill out short application and essay (handed out on Friday).  Must be turned in to Mrs. Sternhagen by Friday, Nov. 1

 

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            November 5th              Univ. of Jamestown                11:30

            November 5th              Mt. Marty College                  1:30

November 6th              Mitchell Technical                   2:15 pm

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Oct. 31                        The Big Idea Business Plan http://www.bigideasd.com/

Oct. 31                        Coca Cola http://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/applicants

Oct. 31            VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition www.vfw.org

Nov. 8             Legislative page http://legis.state.sd.us/page/index.aspx

 

 

 

Thursday, October 24, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 24, 2013

FCCLAers - Stop into the FACS room to pick up t-shirt order form.

 

Retake picture day is Tuesday, October 29.

 

There is extra frozen cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It comes in boxes of 48 pre-portioned cookies and it is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested. The following flavors are available: Peanut Butter Cup and Oatmeal

 

Anyone interested in Robotics (boy or girl) should sign up in the office or see Mr. Donley as soon as possible.

 

Not everyone received the most updated schedule for play rehearsals last week.  Please check your emails for changes and see Mrs. Honerman if you did not receive the schedule.

 

The following students need to pay Mrs. Stauch, $5 for parents night:

 FOOTBALL: Cheyanne S

 

Grade 12:   Those who applied for the PEO Star Scholarship - Halle D, Caitlyn F, Joellen G, Darac H, Kylie H, Nikki K, Regan L, Madison P, Cheyenne S, Camille S – should see Mrs. Sternhagen and check your email.  The application for the scholarship is due to Mrs. Sternhagen by Monday, October 28

  

See Mrs. Sternhagen:  Cheyenne S

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grade 10:  Hoby 2014 – Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar:  This was discussed in English 10 yesterday.  To apply, fill out 1 page essay and turn in to Mrs. Sternhagen by Friday, Nov. 1.   Stop by the School Counseling Office if you have questions.

 

Grade 12:

1.      Testing – ACT:  Reminder of what to do for the ACT on Saturday.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

  1. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:  If you have performed community service in the past year you may want to fill out this award/scholarship.  One student will be recognized from Groton and will go on to compete statewide and possibly nationally.  Go to http://spirit.prudential.com and click on “Apply Now”.  Once you have completed the application go to the “Certification” page and enter Mrs. Schwan’s name as the certifier – Anna.Schwan@k12.sd.us.  Then print out a copy of form and bring it to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Be sure and keep your login information because, if you are selected, we will have you login to complete certification.    The local deadline is October 25 – again you must be certified so please complete by the local deadline

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            October 25                  NSDU                                     8:45

 

School Counseling Office is closed on Thursday.

 

Good luck to the football team tonight against Sisseton.  The team will be dismissed at 3:15 p.m.

 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 23, 2013

FCCLAers - Stop into the FACS room to pick up t-shirt order form.

 

Retake picture day is Tuesday, October 29.

 

There is extra frozen cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It comes in boxes of 48 pre-portioned cookies and it is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested. The following flavors are available: Peanut Butter Cup and Oatmeal

 

Anyone interested in Robotics (boy or girl) should sign up in the office or see Mr. Donley as soon as possible.

 

Not everyone received the most updated schedule for play rehearsals last week.  Please check your emails for changes and see Mrs. Honerman if you did not receive the schedule.

 

The following students need to pay Mrs. Stauch, $5 for parents night:

 FOOTBALL: Cheyanne S

 

Grade 12:   Those who applied for the PEO Star Scholarship - Halle D, Caitlyn F, Joellen G, Darac H, Kylie H, Nikki K, Regan L, Madison P, Cheyenne S, Camille S – should see Mrs. Sternhagen and check your email.  The application for the scholarship is due to Mrs. Sternhagen by Monday, October 28

 

ASVAB Update (Testing on Wednesday, October 23) – Please remove Kaitlin O and add Karla C

 

See Mrs. Sternhagen:  Cheyenne S

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grade 10:  Hoby 2014 – Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Seminar:  This was discussed in English 10 yesterday.  To apply, fill out 1 page essay and turn in to Mrs. Sternhagen by Friday, Nov. 1.   Stop by the School Counseling Office if you have questions.

 

Grade 12:

1.      Testing – ACT:  Reminder of what to do for the ACT on Saturday.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

  1. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:  If you have performed community service in the past year you may want to fill out this award/scholarship.  One student will be recognized from Groton and will go on to compete statewide and possibly nationally.  Go to http://spirit.prudential.com and click on “Apply Now”.  Once you have completed the application go to the “Certification” page and enter Mrs. Schwan’s name as the certifier – Anna.Schwan@k12.sd.us.  Then print out a copy of form and bring it to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Be sure and keep your login information because, if you are selected, we will have you login to complete certification.    The local deadline is October 25 – again you must be certified so please complete by the local deadline

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            October 23                  National Guard                      12:30 p.m. (announced)

            October 25                  NSDU                                     8:45

 

School Counseling Office is closed on Thursday.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 22, 2013

FCCLAers - Stop into the FACS room to pick up t-shirt order form.

 

Retake picture day is Tuesday, October 29.

 

At the volleyball game against Northwestern tonight there will be a bake sale, silent auction and a raffle.  There will be pom poms and bandanas for sale.

 

There is extra frozen cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It comes in boxes of 48 pre-portioned cookies and it is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested. The following flavors are available: Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal, and Candy (like M&M).

 

Anyone interested in Robotics (boy or girl) should sign up in the office or see Mr. Donley as soon as possible.

 

Not everyone received the most updated schedule for play rehearsals last week. There is NO rehearsal this evening. Please check your emails for changes and see Mrs. Honerman if you did not receive the schedule.

 

The following students need to pay Mrs. Stauch, $5 for parents night:

 FOOTBALL: Cheyanne S, Nikki K

 

Good luck to the volleyball team tonight against Northwestern.

7th grade and “C” team play at 5:00 p.m.

8th grade and JV at 6:30 p.m.

 

Congratulations to Cheyenne S who was selected by the faculty and the senior class as the 2013-2014 DAR representative.  This award is based on dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in home, school, and community. 

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grades 11 and 12:  ASVAB Testing is Wednesday in the Conference Room by the library.  Report there at 8:30 for lunch count and attendance.  Testing will finish by 11:30.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions. 

 

Grade 12 Testing – ACT: 

1.      ACT testing is Saturday in Groton or Aberdeen.  Please check your email for details.  Bring photo id, Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m. 

  1. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards:  The local deadline is October 25 – again you must be certified so please complete by the local deadline

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            October 22                  Augustana                               2:30 pm

            October 23                  National Guard           around 11:30 a.m. (announced)

            October 25                  NSDU                                     8:45

Monday, October 21, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 21, 2013



 

There will NOT be 7th grade volleyball practice today. 

 

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

 

Congratulations to Lily C for placing 5th this weekend in Humorous Interp!

 

Retake picture day is Tuesday, October 29.

 

To support Breast Cancer Awareness please wear your breast cancer clothing tomorrow. 

 

At the volleyball game against Northwestern there will be a bake sale, silent auction and a raffle.  There will be pom poms and bandanas for sale.

 

Lunch Line Order Changes today:  1st lunch  6, 8, 7      2nd lunch  10, 9, 12, 11

 

There is no Living Art Dance today.

 

There is extra frozen cookie dough from the show choir fundraiser. It comes in boxes of 48 pre-portioned cookies and it is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested. The following flavors are available: Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chunk, Oatmeal, and Candy (like M&M).

 

Anyone interested in Robotics (boy or girl) should sign up in the office or see Mr. Donley as soon as possible.

 

Not everyone received the most updated schedule for play rehearsals last week. There is NO rehearsal this evening. Please check your emails for changes and see Mrs. Honerman if you did not receive the schedule.

 

There will be a meeting for all those interested in crew work for "I Hate Shakespeare!" today in Mrs. Honerman's classroom.

 

The following students need to pay Mrs. Stauch, $5 for parents night:

 FOOTBALL: Cheyanne S, Nikki K

 

Good luck to the volleyball team tonight against Florence/Henry at Henry.

 

Grade 9:  Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Please see Mrs. Sternhagen today.  Alec V, Zach C, Austin M, Logan L, Nick D, Ethan B, Jacob M, Devon P, Kaitlin O. 

 

The following will take the ASVAB test on Wednesday, Oct. 23:  Alec V, Zach C, Austin M, Logan L, Nick D, Ethan B, Jacob M, Devon P, Kaitlin O.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen today. 

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            October 22                  Presentation College               9:00 am

            October 22                  Augustana                               2:30 pm

            October 23                  National Guard           around 11:30 a.m. (announced)

            October 25                  NSDU                                     8:45

           

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Oct.                 PEO Star – 3.0 GPA, recommended by local chapter (stop by GO)

Oct. 25                        Horatio Alger www.horatioalger.org/scholarships

Oct. 25                        Local deadline for Prudential Spirit of Community Service Award forms

                        (please put Mrs. Schwan as certifier, print and bring page to Mrs.


Oct. 31                        The Big Idea Business Plan http://www.bigideasd.com/

Oct. 31?          VFW Voice of Democracy Audio Essay Competition www.vfw.org

Nov. 8             Legislative page http://legis.state.sd.us/page/index.aspx

Friday, October 11, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin October 11, 2013

There will be a wrestling meeting Wednesday, Sept 16th at 3:10 in the wrestling room.

 

Jr. and Sr. Snow Queen Candidates will have a meeting Wednesday, October 16 in the library at 3:10.  Check in to Advisory before going to the meeting.

 

Evidently some of you have a foul smelling spray that you have chosen to use in our classrooms and hallways.  Please be advised that this has now begun to affect our school day, and if you continue to either use or disperse the spray you will face suspension as it has become a health issue. 

 

Students--Please be aware of the attendance policy concerning work.  "Students may be excused to work at home in case of absolute necessity; however, no student will be excused to work for anyone other than parents."  You will receive an unexcused absence if you leave school to go to work if it is not at home for your parents. 


The following students need to pay Mrs. Stauch, $5 for parents night: 

FOOTBALL:  Garrett W, Nathan W, Parker R, Dylan K, Tyra L, Cheyanne S, Nikki K
GOLF: Parker R


Junior class t-shirt orders are due today.  Order forms are on the counter in the office.

 

There are still some Homecoming t-shirts for sale for $14.  See Mr. Franken if you would like one.

 

Grades 10-12: 10 Volunteers for the SDPB Thomas the Tank Engine event at the Old Milwaukee Train Depot in Aberdeen on October 19th. It’s a meet & greet with a “life-size”  Thomas the Tank Engine character throughout the day. We also will have our science guy doing demonstrations about movement, along with presentations by the model railroad club and the ladies from the old pheasant sandwich canteen that was in the depot during the war. We will have ropes up for people to stand in line for photos, and we need about 10 or 12 volunteers to help direct people where to go, pass out goodie bags, and assist with “crowd control.” The event is noon-5pm, so we are asking volunteers to be there by 11:30. We originally thought about doing shifts, but we’d prefer it if the volunteers could stay for the majority of the time. Please contact Susie Oliver at the Groton Wells Fargo bank at 397-2301.

 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

            October 10                  USD                                        9:30 am

            October 22                  Presentation College               9:00 am

            October 22                  Augustana                               2:30 pm

            October 25                  NSDU                                     8:45

            November 5th              Univ. of Jamestown                11:30

November 6th              Mitchell Technical                   2:15 pm