Mrs. Schwan's Tiger Tracks: December 2013

Thursday, December 19, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 19, 2013

The Parkston Classic is on Saturday, December 28. Groton girls will play Ethan at 5:30 p.m.

Chili Dog Feed on Friday, January 3 at the Deuel vs Groton Double Header in Clear Lake. $6 for a meal: hot dog with BBQ, chips, drink, ice cream bar or $5 for a meal if you bring one SACH food item. $3 for an extra chili dog. Serving starts at 5:15. Proceeds go towards the Stewards Against Childhood Hunger project that provides weekend meals for Deuel elementary children.

JH Boys B-ball practice will start Monday, Jan 6th at 3:45pm.

If you need a cover for a textbook – stop in the office.

The lost and found pile in the office is big!

Middle School--If you are still on the ineligible list you will report to Mrs. Kurtz's room this week, everyday from 3:30-4:00. If you will be gone you must make arrangements beforehand with Mrs. Kurtz and Mrs. Schwan.

Today and tomorrow students can change schedules. Change sheets are available in the office or from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Groton Transit Christmas Open House and Bake Sale today from 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shop for your Christmas baked goodies, enjoy refreshments, treats, and register for door prizes.

The following students need to turn in their tour of homes ticket money as soon as possible: Truitt R, and Garrett S

The cheerleaders are selling Tiger Stocking Hats for $15, Tiger Headbands for $10 and Tiger Lanyards for $2. They would make a great Christmas gift! Stop in the office if you are interested.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Jocelyn P, Aaron S.

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Good luck to the boys’ basketball teams tonight against Redfield/Doland. The “C” game starts at 5:15 p.m. Wear your Christmas sweaters to the games tonight.

Grades 10-12: Anyone interested in ACT Prep tutoring over Christmas, should contact Erin Sternhagen at Erin.Sternhagen@coyotes.usd.edu . Erin has been tutoring for six years and is a Medical Biology major at USD. She will provide study books and materials and will work with individuals or groups on ACT skills.

Grades 11-12: Any student interested in the National Guard or Reserves should see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 9: Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen – Jessica A, Brett B, Tate C, Nathan F, Kayla F, Dillon F, Joe G, Alexis H, Jazzmine H, Colton H, Wyatt K, McKenzie M, Nicklos M, Truitt R, Sarah S, Tage T

Grade 11 and 12: ACT registration for the February 8 test is due online by January 10^th Register at www.actstudent.org and pay with a credit card. You can test in Aberdeen. Be sure to list Groton as your home school. Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket. Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 17

The lost and found pile in the office is growing. Pink Gap fleece, red Columbia fleece, black Groton Tiger pull-over, black fleece, several single glove/mitten, Canon camera case and Canon lens cover, gray flannel belt for a coat, white stocking hat

There are baked goods for sale in the office from the Spanish fundraiser. All items are 50 cents.

Thursday and Friday students can change schedules. Change sheets are available in the office or from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Seniors that will be taking Student Internship, second semester, will meet on Wednesday during Advisory in the conference room. Prior to the meeting, you must have contacted and gotten permission from the teacher that you plan to work with. If you would like to work with a teacher in the elementary, stop in to see Mrs. Schwan.

Bonus points from (Parent/Teacher Conferences) will be handed out today in English class.

Groton Transit Christmas Open House and Bake Sale on December 19 from 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shop for your Christmas baked goodies, enjoy refreshments, treats, and register for door prizes.

The following students need to turn in their tour of homes ticket money as soon as possible: Truitt R, and Garrett S

The cheerleaders are selling Tiger Stocking Hats for $15, Tiger Headbands for $10 and Tiger Lanyards for $2. They would make a great Christmas gift! Stop in the office if you are interested.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Marlee J, Aaron S

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

The following Volleyball players need to turn in the following items. Skyler B, uniform and warm up and Tori B, warm up only

Good luck to the wrestlers at Oakes today.

Grades 11-12: Any student interested in the National Guard or Reserves should see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 9: Reminder to bring your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen. Detention starts second semester – Jessica A, Brett B, Tate C, Nathan F, Kayla F, Dillon F, Joe G, Alexis H, Jazzmine H, Colton H, Wyatt K, McKenzie M, Nicklos M, Truitt R, Sarah S, Tage T

Grade 11 and 12: ACT registration for the February 8 test is due online by January 10^th Register at www.actstudent.org and pay with a credit card. You can test in Aberdeen. Be sure to list Groton as your home school. Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket. Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.

Teachers: Student of the Month forms for December are due today.

Monday, December 16, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 16, 2013

Lunch line order changes today: 1^st Lunch 7, 6, 8 2^nd Lunch 12, 11, 10, 9

There are baked goods for sale in the office from the Spanish fundraiser. All items are half off.

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

Thursday and Friday students can change schedules. Change sheets are available in the office or from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Bonus points from (Parent/Teacher Conferences) will be handed out on Tuesday in English class.

Groton Transit Christmas Open House and Bake Sale on December 19 from 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shop for your Christmas baked goodies, enjoy refreshments, treats, and register for door prizes.

The following students need to turn in their tour of homes ticket money as soon as possible: Truitt Rogers, Garrett Stene, and Sydney Thorson

The cheerleaders are selling Tiger Stocking Hats for $15, Tiger Headbands for $10 and Tiger Lanyards for $2. They would make a great Christmas gift! Stop in the office if you are interested.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Sadie R, Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Marlee J, Aaron S.

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

The following Volleyball players need to turn in the following items. Skyler B, uniform and warm up and Tori B, warm up only

Good luck to the JH wrestlers at Webster today. Start time is 4:30 p.m.

Good luck to the JH girls’ basketball teams against Warner. Games start at 5:30 p.m.

Good luck to the girls’ basketball teams at Tiospa Zina tonight.

Grades 11-12: Any student interested in the National Guard or Reserves should see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Teachers: Student of the Month forms for December are in your boxes. Please return to Mrs. Sternhagen by Tuesday. Thank you!

Grade 9: Detention will be given at the start of 2^nd semester for the 9^th graders who have not turned in pathway sheets. Please see Mrs. Sternhagen: – Jessica A, Brett B, Tate C, Nathan F, Kayla F, Dillon F, Joe G, Alexis H, Jazzmine H, Colton H, Wyatt K, McKenzie M, Nicklos M, Truitt R, Sarah S, Tage T, Turner W

Grade 11 and 12: Testing – ACT: ACT registration for the February 8 test is due online by January 10^th Register at www.actstudent.org and pay with a credit card. You can test in Aberdeen. Be sure to list Groton as your home school. Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket. Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.

Friday, December 13, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 13, 2013

There are baked goods for sale in the office from the show choir bake sale. All items are half off.

Bonus points from (Parent/Teacher Conferences) will be handed out on Tuesday in English class.

Congratulations to AnneMarie S for placing first in her seventh grade bracket at Wednesday's Roncalli Invitational MathCounts Countdown Competition! Congratulations to the eighth graders for also placing in their respective brackets: Marshall L and Madilyn W, third places; Madison S and Alex S, fourth places! Well done, mathletes!

Groton Transit Christmas Open House and Bake Sale on December 19 from 10:00 – 5:00 p.m. Shop for your Christmas baked goodies, enjoy refreshments, treats, and register for door prizes.

There will be Indian Tacos and homemade desserts at the double header on Saturday as a fundraiser for the Spain Trip. Please bring your appetites and come support your classmates! We will be serving from 3:00-6:00pm.

The following students need to turn in their tour of homes ticket money as soon as possible: Truitt R, Garrett S, and Sydney T

The cheerleaders are selling Tiger Stocking Hats for $15, Tiger Headbands for $10 and Tiger Lanyards for $2. They would make a great Christmas gift! Stop in the office if you are interested.

The Tacoma Park Christmas Festival will be held again this weekend. If you are interested in volunteering there is a sign-up sheet in the office.

DI will help you Wrap Up your Christmas. Bring your boxed gift and they will wrap it for you. Free will donation. Suggest donation $3-$5 depending on size. They will also have a variety of Christmas goodies. $4 per pound. They will be at the SEAS Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Please bring this by Friday, December 6! Sydney T, Sadie R, Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Devon P, Marlee J, Aaron S.

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Our school district has been selected to participate in a study conducted by South Dakota State University. To participate, I would appreciate it if you would please take a brief online survey that will ask you questions about school wellness.

Clicking on the following link will provide you with access to the survey.

http://schoolwellness.questionpro.com

The following Volleyball players need to turn in the following items. Skyler B, uniform and warm up and Tori B, warm up only

Good luck to the boys’ basketball team at Ipswich tonight. Game starts at 6:30 p.m.

Good luck to the wrestlers today. They will be dismissed at 2:15 today:

W Locke, Kelby H, Rayce H, Brandyn A, Tyler S, Jeric A

Good luck on Saturday to the:

Basketball players against Leola/Frederick

JV Girls at 2:00

JV Boys at 3:00

Girls Varsity at 4:30

Boys’ Varsity at 6:00

Good luck on Saturday to the wrestlers at Gregory. Start time is 9:00 a.m.

Good luck to the Debaters and Oral Interpers at Watertown.

Grade 11 and 12 ACT: ACT registration for the February 8 test is due online by January 10^th Register at www.actstudent.org and pay with a credit card. You can test in Aberdeen. Be sure to list Groton as your home school. Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket. Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 10, 2013

The Show Choir will have the annual Christmas goodie bake sale before the MS/HS Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 12th from 5-7pm in the gym.

Show Choir members, please have your baked goods to the gym by 3:30pm on Thursday. You may drop your items off before school in Mr. Weber's office on Thursday.

The following students need to turn in their tour of homes ticket money as soon as possible: Truitt R, Garrett S, Nikki K, and Sydney T

The Groton United Methodist youth group will meet at 6:45pm at the church on Wednesday to do their Christmas shopping. Don't be late!

The cheerleaders are selling Tiger Hats for $15, Tiger Headbands for $10 and Tiger Lanyards for $2. They would make a great Christmas gift! Stop in the office if you are interested.

The Tacoma Park Christmas Festival will be held again this weekend. If you are interested in volunteering there is a sign-up sheet in the office.

Basketball shirt order forms are available the office. They are due back in the office today.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Please bring this by Friday, December 6! Sydney T, Sadie R, Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Alyssa S, Devon P, Marlee J, Ethan B, Aaron S

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Clicking on the following link will provide you with access to the survey.

http://schoolwellness.questionpro.com

Volleyball players hand in all uniforms and warm ups. They must be washed and on a hanger.

Grade 12: Tonight, Monday, December 9th at 7 p.m. is Groton's Financial Aid Information Night. Becky Pribyl, a financial aid officer, will give the presentation on how to finance your college education and options available through the FAFSA (free application federal student aid). This is how you get the best loans and the grants for college. Please plan to attend along with your parents. Letters were mailed to your parents yesterday inviting them to this very important presentation. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grades 9-12: Any student interested in helping with 3D Month activities – Drinking and Drugged Driving Prevention Month should stop by and see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Friday, December 6, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 6, 2013

Middle School Students

If you are on the ineligibility list, policy states you MUST stay after school until 4:00 pm every day (except Wednesday) until your grades are again passing. If you are unable to attend, your parent must schedule a meeting with the teachers and the principal so that an academic plan may be completed. Failure to comply with these guidelines, without parent notification and principal approval, may result in suspension.
If you name appears on the list, you will report to teacher on duty's classroom (see list below) to work until 4:00. You will report there every day Monday-Thursday. If you cannot meet on one of those days you will report to the office on Friday from 3:30-4:00 to work. Remember, once your grades are passing you will no longer be required to stay.
Should you skip a night without making arrangements with the teacher on duty, you will be assigned a detention of one hour to be served in the office.
Teacher-on-duty December 9th-13th is Mr. Hawkins.

Show choir members must turn in their Tour of Homes ticket money and unsold tickets today! Also, if you are setting up tomorrow it will begin at 2:00.

Lunch Today: pizza, rice, green beans, veggie and dip, fresh fruit, canned fruit

If you are interested in helping with the Tacoma Park Christmas Festival in Columbia on December 7th and 8th, please stop in the office, check out the flier, and sign up. Thanks!

Basketball shirt order forms are available the office. They are due back in the office on Tuesday, December 10. They are pretty nice looking.

An online store for a huge selection of Groton Tiger merchandise has been set up. The link can be found on our school's homepage, grotonarea.com. Check it out...There is clothing for every activity and family member.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Please bring this by Friday, December 6! Cheyenne S, Sydney T, Sadie R, Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Alyssa S, Devon P, Mikaela B, Marlee J, Ethan B, Brody S, Aaron S

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Clicking on the following link will provide you with access to the survey.

http://schoolwellness.questionpro.com

Volleyball players hand in all uniforms and warm ups. They must be washed and on a hanger.

Good luck to the State Oral Interpers today and tomorrow in Watertown.

Saturday - Good luck to the Wrestlers at Clark-Willow Lake at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday – Good luck to the JH Girls’ Basketball team at the Groton Jamboree at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday – Honors Band Concert at Johnsons Fine Arts at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday – Show Choir Tour of Homes

Monday - JH Girls’ basketball game times:

5:30 Britton/Hecla (8^th grade only)

6:30 Clark/Willow Lake (7^th grade)

7:30 Clark/Willow Lake 8^th grade)

Grade 12: Monday, December 9th at 7 p.m. is Groton's Financial Aid Information Night. Becky Pribyl, a financial aid officer, will give the presentation on how to finance your college education and options available through the FAFSA (free application federal student aid). This is how you get the best loans and the grants for college. Please plan to attend along with your parents. Letters were mailed to your parents yesterday inviting them to this very important presentation. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Students of the Month for November – photo on Monday during advisory.

Grade 11: ACT practice test will be held on Monday from 8:30 – 11:55. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grades 9-12: Any student interested in helping with 3D Month activities – Drinking and Drugged Driving Prevention Month should stop by and see Mrs. Sternhagen.

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

December 9 SDSU 12:45 pm

January 10 NDSCS (Wahpeton) 1:00 pm

January 14 SDSM&T 9:00 am

Thursday, December 5, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 5, 2013

Lunch Today: turkey gravy, mashed potato, corn, fresh fruit, canned fruit, tea bun

Friday: pizza, rice, green beans, veggie and dip, fresh fruit, canned fruit

If you are interested in helping with the Tacoma Park Christmas Festival in Columbia on December 7th and 8th, please stop in the office, check out the flier, and sign up. Thanks!

Basketball shirt order forms are available the office. They are due back in the office on Tuesday, December 10. They are pretty nice looking.

The following students still owe Mrs. Honerman $10 for their play t-shirts. Please bring this by Friday, December 6! Cheyenne S, Sydney T, Sadie R, Madison P, Skyler B, Jocelyn P, Alyssa S, Devon P, Mikaela B, Marlee J, Ethan B, Brody S, Aaron S

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Clicking on the following link will provide you with access to the survey.

http://schoolwellness.questionpro.com

Volleyball players hand in all uniforms and warm ups. They must be washed and on a hanger.

Today is the Elementary Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. The following School Board Policy will be will enforced for students planning to attend the concert: Page 16 in the Student Handbook - Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent, and are not on the ineligibility list. All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance. (Due to the snow day yesterday parents are able to notify the office today). Any violations will result in an unexcused absence. This includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activity, unless it is approved by the principal.

Congratulations to the students of the month for November: Kya J, Tylan G, Madison S, Landon M, Allison W, Luke S, Cheyenne S. Photos will be taken today in the Guidance Office.

Grade 11: ACT practice test will be held on Monday from 8:30 – 11:55. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grades 9-12: Any student interested in helping with 3D Month activities – Drinking and Drugged Driving Prevention Month should stop by and see Mrs. Sternhagen.

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

December 9 SDSU 12:45 pm

January 10 NDSCS (Wahpeton) 1:00 pm

January 14 SDSM&T 9:00 am

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

MS/HS Bulletin December 3rd, 2013

The December FCCLA meeting is today during advisory!!!

Basketball shirt order forms are available the office. They are due back in the office on Tuesday, December 10. They are pretty nice looking.

"Reminder for the boys/girls basketball cheerleaders. There will be practice tonight in the old gym starting at 5:30pm ."

The following FCCLAers need to pay their dues by Monday, Dec. 2!

Angela L, Jocelyn P, Bailee T, Sadie R, Skyler B, Christine H, Emily R, Jaden O, Macy K, Amanda K, Halle D, Kylie H

Show choir members (including pit and tech):

The sign-up sheets for the Tour of Homes and the Christmas Concert bake sale are up now. All show choir members must sign up to work at the Tour of Homes. Students who sign up to work the bake sale will get $8 per hour.

"I Hate Shakespeare!" shirts are available from Mrs. Honerman. If you ordered a shirt, please bring $10 to pay for it. You will not receive your shirt until it has been paid for.

Yearbooks are for sale. The cost without a name is $45 and with a name is $47. The price will go up after Christmas.

Clicking on the following link will provide you with access to the survey.

http://schoolwellness.questionpro.com

Volleyball players hand in all uniforms and warm ups. They must be washed and on a hanger.

Thursday, December 5 is the Elementary Christmas Concert at 2:00 p.m. The following School Board Policy will be will enforced for students planning to attend the concert: Page 16 in the Student Handbook - Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent, and are not on the ineligibility list. All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance. Any violations will result in an unexcused absence. This includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activity, unless it is approved by the principal.

Good luck to the debaters at the Sippel Novice Debate at Groton today.

Good luck to the JH Girls’ basketball team against Clark/Willow Lake today at home at 6:00 p.m.

Congratulations to the students of the month for November: Kya J, Tylan G, Madison S, Landon M, Allison W, Luke S, Cheyenne S. Photos will be taken on Wednesday in the Guidance Office. Please bring your forms to Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 11: ACT practice test will be held on Wednesday from 8:30 – 11:55. Mrs. Sternhagen talked to the class during English 11 but check your email for testing locations. See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

Grades 9-12: Any student interested in helping with 3D Month activities – Drinking and Drugged Driving Prevention Month should stop by and see Mrs. Sternhagen.