Friday, November 8, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin November 8, 2013

Congratulations to the girls’ volleyball team on your win against Britton/Hecla!  The Region Championship will be on Tuesday against Sisseton at 7:00 p.m. in Britton.

 

If you eat breakfast in the lunchroom you need to stay in the lunchroom to eat.  Do not take trays of food out of the lunchroom. 

 

Veteran’s Day breakfast is Monday at 7:30 a.m. at the Elementary.  The Veteran’s Day program will be a t 2:45 p.m. at the H.S. gym.

 

Show choir members, you have choreography beginning at 3:30 tomorrow after school. You also have it Saturday morning beginning at 9am. You will wear your choreography shirts on Saturday. 

 

The following students need to come see Ms. Seeklander during advisory on Friday, November 8:

7th grade: Claire D, Cole L, Erika B, Renee H, Josie L, Shantel M, Wyatt L, Caroline G, Trey D, Kaitlyn K, Emily B, Clayton K, Portia K

8th Grade: Baily Z, Jeremiah H, Hsa Law E, Erika H, Brenna J, Brandyn A, Aleaya W, Jessie B, Harleigh S

Please meet in the MS GO next to Mrs. Dennert's classroom.

 

The Groton Youth Rally that will take place Nov. 13th at 7pm at the Groton Area High School Arena with Keeley Kaukimoce who is a professional Christian hip hop dancer. Keeley has worked in countless videos and live performances with such artists as Justin Beiber, Janet Jackson, and Christina Aguilera. She speaks about how to confront fear and how to gain self confidence when you feel you "don't belong." Tickets are $5 in advance at the Groton Dairy Queen or $5 at the door.

 

Yearbook meeting Monday morning at 8:00.

 

The following 7th and 8th Grade Girls need to turn in their volleyball uniforms to Miss Erickson ASAP- Harleigh W (pink and yellow), Alex S (pink and yellow), Jennie D (yellow), Emily B (yellow).

 

Parent-Teacher Conferences are on November 14th from 1:30-8:30.  You will receive 10 bonus points for quarter 2 if your parents speak with each of your teachers.  If you have an "A" in a class your parent would not need to speak with that teacher, but is more than welcome!  If your parents are unable to attend, they should contact the teacher for discussion. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Snow Queen Talent Competition entry forms can be picked up from Mr. Johnson.  Forms are due today.  Auditions will be Tuesday, November 12th immediately after school.  The Snow Queen contest is on Sunday, November 17th. 

 

Football players turn in equipment.

 

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 were handed out  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. 

 

There is only Oatmeal cookie dough left. It is $16 per box. See Mrs. Yeaton soon if you are interested.

 

Grades 9-12:  Mrs. Sternhagen's office will be closed on Friday

 

Grades 11-12:  Students interested in registering for Presentation College courses for 2nd semester should register now.  Those who register first will get to take the course.   The email was sent to you on Friday with the links.    See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions. 

 

Grade 12:  If you are interested in CLEP testing, please see Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Congratulations to Cheyenne S for being selected as one of the two State of South Dakota Winners in the 2013 Wendys High School Heisman Competition.   Cheyenne now advances to the National Competition where 12 seniors are chosen. 

Good luck to Cheyenne as she advances in the competition.

 

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

 

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 TODAY at 10:30.   

 

Grade 12:  Testing – ACT:  ACT registration for the December 14 test is due online by November 8.  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card. 

 

Grade 12:  Legislative Page:  Serve as a page in the SD legislature for a two week window starting in January.  Great opportunity to learn about the legislative process and to meet students from across SD.   Must be recommended by a legislator – due Nov. 8.    Please see:  http://legis.state.sd.us/page/index.aspx

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