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.

 

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, 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.

 

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.


 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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, Sean S, Sarah S, Tage T, Whitney V, Audrey W, Turner W, Halie Y

 

 

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

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