MS/HS Bulletin January 31st, 2014

Good luck to the MathCounts students participating in the Northeastern South Dakota Chapter MathCounts Competition at SDSU on Saturday!

 

I have extra basketball clothing if anyone is interested. 1 adult medium t-shirt for $10. If interested stop in the library. 

 

Juniors--remember to bring your $5 and 12 wrapped bars to the office by Monday at 3:30!

 

Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball teams tonight against Webster. JH boys’ play at 3:00, “C” team will play at 5:15 with JV and Varsity to follow.

 

"Reminder to all SENIOR boys’ basketball players, statisticians, managers and cheerleaders. Please report to the commons area near the concessions immediately after the JV boys’ basketball game tonight, with your parents. You will line up and be recognized on the court before the Varsity game. Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior boys basketball players, statisticians, managers and cheerleaders, please report to the commons area as well at that time - you will be given your items to present to your families in the stands."

 

JO Volleyball players - Your signed forms (including the folder) need to be turned into Mr. Helvig as soon as possible.  See Coach Helvig if you need forms to fill out.

 

Seniors - Please get 3 senior pictures and a baby picture into Mrs. Hanten.  Thank you.

 

Students who remain in the school building after regular school hours must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.  Students not under the supervision of an adult will be asked to leave and will be expected to comply.  Students caught entering the building without permission after hours (i.e. coming into the building late at night) will be subject to disciplinary action.  Thank you – Mr. Schwan.

 

Valentine orders will continue with flower availability. Place your orders as soon as possible! Orders may be placed in the office or with Mrs. Gonsoir.

 

Saturday is the Groton Lions Wrestling Tournament at 10:00

 

The February FCCLA meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 4 during advisory in the FACS room.

 

February 10-14 is National FCCLA week, our chapter has several events and fundraisers planned to celebrate the week including:

*Crush cans that will be sold during lunch Feb 10, 11, and 12 and will delivered on Feb. 13.

 

*Pregnancy Belly Fundraiser - Put your extra change in the jar of your favorite male teacher who you would like to see wear the pregnancy simulation belly for one day!  The teacher with the most money will wear the belly for a whole day!  You can begin filling the jars on Feb. 5-11, they will be in office!

 

All proceeds will go towards Groton Community Improvement Projects.

 

Grades 6-12:  2^nd quarter honor roll is posted outside the School Counselor’s office.

 

Grades 10-11:  Beacom School of Business 2014 Summer Accounting Institute July 13 – July 17 at USD.  Cost is $75.  Please stop and see Mrs. Sternhagen.   Go to www.usd.edu/business/accounting/summer-institute.cfm

 

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Paper applications are due Jan. 31 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

 

Grades 11-12:  Career Exploration Days

Lake Area Robotics & Precision Machining March 26

Lake Area Transportation Camp February 5

Lake Area GAP Business Camp February 5

 

Grade 11 – 12  College  and Career Opportunities

Augustana       Feb. 14

LATI               April 3 (Junior Day)

MTI                 Jan. 30, Feb. 26, March 27, July 17

Mt. Marty        March 21

NSU                Feb. 7

SDSU              Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, March 7, 21, 28,

April 4, 11, 25

STI                  Feb. 7, March 7

USF                 March 7, April 25

USD                Feb. 14, 28, March 21

DSU                Feb. 14, March 28, April 26

  

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Feb. 1             Augustana College   http://www.augie.edu/  

Feb. 1              SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Feb. 1              Dakota Wesleyan University www.dwu.edu

Feb. 1              Lucy Hoskins Ayres SD DAR (stop by GO for info)

Feb. 1              MTI  http://www.mitchelltech.edu/alumni/mtifoundation/mtifreshmanscholarships/

Feb. 1              Presentation College   www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/

Feb. 1              Augustana www.augie.edu

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              AXA Achievement www.axa-achievement.com

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb. 1              American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 1              Northern State University www.northern.edu

Feb. 3              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 12            Stratford Community Theatre – emailed to you

MS/HS Bulletin January 30, 2014

I have extra basketball clothing if anyone is interested.   1 medium crew neck , 1 adult large t-shirt and 1 adult medium t-shirt.   If interested stop in the library.  t-shirts are $10.00 and crew neck is $16.00

 

Juniors--remember to bring your $5 and wrapped bars to the office by Monday at 3:30!

 

"Reminder to all SENIOR girls’ basketball players, statisticians, managers and cheerleaders. Please report to the commons area near the concessions immediately after the JV girls’ basketball game tonight, with your parents. You will line up and be recognized on the court before the Varsity game. 

Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior girls basketball players, statisticians, managers and cheerleaders, please report to the commons area as well at that time - you will be given your items to present to your families in the stands."

 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team tonight against Webster.  Parents Night

 

Good luck to the wrestlers at the Redfield/Doland Triangular.  You will be dismissed at 2:20

 

JO Volleyball players - Your signed forms (including the folder) need to be turned into Mr. Helvig as soon as possible.  See Coach Helvig if you need forms to fill out.

 

Seniors - Please get 3 senior pictures and a baby picture into Mrs. Hanten.  Thank you.

 

Students who remain in the school building after regular school hours must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.  Students not under the supervision of an adult will be asked to leave and will be expected to comply.  Students caught entering the building without permission after hours (i.e. coming into the building late at night) will be subject to disciplinary action.  Thank you – Mr. Schwan.

 

Valentine orders will continue with flower availability. Place your orders as soon as possible! Orders may be placed in the office or with Mrs. Gonsoir.

 

Grades 6-12:  2^nd quarter honor roll is posted outside the School Counselor’s office.

 

Grades 10-11:  Beacom School of Business 2014 Summer Accounting Institute July 13 – July 17 at USD.  Cost is $75.  Please stop and see Mrs. Sternhagen.   Go to www.usd.edu/business/accounting/summer-institute.cfm

 

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Paper applications are due Jan. 31 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

 

Grades 11-12:  Career Exploration Days

Lake Area Robotics & Precision Machining March 26

Lake Area Transportation Camp February 5

Lake Area GAP Business Camp February 5

 

Grade 11 – 12  College  and Career Opportunities

Augustana       Feb. 14

LATI               April 3 (Junior Day)

MTI                 Jan. 30, Feb. 26, March 27, July 17

Mt. Marty        March 21

NSU                Feb. 7

SDSU              Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14, 28, March 7, 21, 28,

April 4, 11, 25

STI                  Feb. 7, March 7

USF                 March 7, April 25

USD                Feb. 14, 28, March 21

DSU                Feb. 14, March 28, April 26

  

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Feb. 1             Augustana College   http://www.augie.edu/  

Feb. 1              SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Feb. 1              Dakota Wesleyan University www.dwu.edu

Feb. 1              Lucy Hoskins Ayres SD DAR (stop by GO for info)

Feb. 1              MTI  http://www.mitchelltech.edu/alumni/mtifoundation/mtifreshmanscholarships/

Feb. 1              Presentation College   www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/

Feb. 1              Augustana www.augie.edu

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              AXA Achievement www.axa-achievement.com

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb. 1              American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 1              Northern State University www.northern.edu

Feb. 3              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 12            Stratford Community Theatre – emailed to you

MS/HS Bulletin January 27, 2014

Chapter MathCounts meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team tonight at Britton.

 

Britton-Hecla is having a food drive during the basketball game tonight.  They are hoping that Groton Fans would join in.  They will be giving away a free popcorn for every three food items donated.  They will also be selling pie at the game; each slice is $3 and all profits will be going to benefit their local pantry.  

 

JO Volleyball players - Your signed forms (including the folder) need to be turned into Mr. Helvig as soon as possible.  See Coach Helvig if you need forms to fill out.

 

Seniors - Please get 3 senior pictures and a baby picture into Mrs. Hanten.  Thank you.

 

Students who remain in the school building after regular school hours must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.  Students not under the supervision of an adult will be asked to leave and will be expected to comply.  Students caught entering the building without permission after hours (i.e. coming into the building late at night) will be subject to disciplinary action.  Thank you – Mr. Schwan.

 

Open Gym  ^JK-8th Grades from 3-5PM accompanied by an adult and 6-12^th grades from 5-7PM in the GHS Arena.  Students in ^6th-8th grade may come to either session.

 

Valentine orders will continue with flower availability. Place your orders as soon as possible! Orders may be placed in the office or with Mrs. Gonsoir.

 

Grades 6-12:  2^nd quarter honor roll is posted outside the School Counselor’s office.

 

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 31 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

 

Grade 12:   PDF to Word:  Remember you can use the website site  www.pdftoword.com to convert files to word in order to type them

 

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

National Guard                       Tuesday, January 28^th  10:30 – 11:00

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards - please check your email

MS/HS Bulletin January 23

Lunch today: taco salad, oven fries, fresh and can fruit, mixed vegetables, bread stick

 

JO Volleyball players - Your signed forms (including the folder) need to be turned into Mr. Helvig as soon as possible.  See Coach Helvig if you need forms to fill out.

 

There will be Jr. high band the entire 4th period today.  No Jr. high vocal today.

 

Seniors - Please get 3 senior pictures and a baby picture into Mrs. Hanten.  Thank you.

 

Students who remain in the school building after regular school hours must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.  Students not under the supervision of an adult will be asked to leave and will be expected to comply.  Students caught entering the building without permission after hours (i.e. coming into the building late at night) will be subject to disciplinary action.  Thank you – Mr. Schwan.

 

Open Gym  ^JK-8th Grades from 3-5PM accompanied by an adult and 6-12^th grades from 5-7PM in the GHS Arena.  Students in ^6th-8th grade may come to either session.

 

Valentine orders will continue with flower availability. Place your orders as soon as possible! Orders may be placed in the office or with Mrs. Gonsoir.

 

Good luck to the boys’ basketball team at Clark tonight.  JH game starts at 5:00 p.m.

 

Wrestling Triangular today at Groton starting at 6:00 p.m.  Good luck!

 

Friday

No School – Teacher Inservice

Girls’ basketball against Willow Lake at Groton at 6:30 p.m.

Wrestling Quad. at Arlington at 5:00

 

Saturday

Wrestling at Arlington 9:30

JH boys’ basketball – Groton Jamboree at 10:00 a.m.

 

Sunday

Annual Kiwanis Pancake Brunch at the Groton Community Center from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Adults are $6, children are $3, children ages 0 – 5 are free.

 

Grade 12:  Summer University Program at Crazy Horse through USD.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. Deadline is Jan. 31 for early admission and March 31 for regular admission.   www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

 

Grade 12:  In order to be eligible for the best financial aid package you must meet your school’s financial aid priority filing dates.   Most SD schools have a priority date of March 1 but some schools (U of  M for example) may have earlier deadlines.   Be sure and go to www.fafsa.gov  NOT fafsa.com. 

 

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 31 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

 

Grade 11:  Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship ad Journalism conference for juniors interested in journalism.   www.freespirit.org   Due Feb. 1.  See Mrs. Sternhagen

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift

Feb. 1             Augustana College   http://www.augie.edu/  

Feb. 1              SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Feb. 1              Dakota Wesleyan University www.dwu.edu

Feb. 1              Lucy Hoskins Ayres SD DAR (stop by GO for info)

Feb. 1              MTI  http://www.mitchelltech.edu/alumni/mtifoundation/mtifreshmanscholarships/

Feb. 1              Presentation College   www.presentation.edu

Feb. 1              University of Sioux Falls http://www.usiouxfalls.edu/

Feb. 1              Augustana www.augie.edu

Feb. 1              SDSM&T

Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship

Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html

Feb. 1              AXA Achievement www.axa-achievement.com

Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx

Feb. 1              American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel)

Children of Warriors, Child or Grandchild of Veteran, Senior Members College Scholarship, Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship

Feb. 12            Stratford Community Theatre – emailed to you

Feb. 14            Yankton College www.yanktoncollege.org

Feb. 15            Best Buy http://pr.bby.com

Feb. 15            SDEA-Ramis Boersma http://www.sdea.org/home/523.htm

Feb. 15            Northern State University www.northern.edu

Feb. 15            Loban Memorial

 http://aaloban.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Loban-Memorial-Inc-Scholarship-Application.pdf

MS/HS Bulletin January 21, 2014

Students who remain in the school building after regular school hours must be under the direct supervision of an adult at all times.  Students not under the supervision of an adult will be asked to leave and will be expected to comply.  Students caught entering the building without permission after hours (i.e. coming into the building late at night) will be subject to disciplinary action.  Thank you – Mr. Schwan.

 

Sunday is the Annual Kiwanis Pancake Brunch at the Groton Community Center from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Adults are $6, children are $3, childrenages 0 – 5 are free.

 

Chapter MathCounts practices Wednesday, and Thursday mornings, beginning at 7:45 a.m. in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

 

Open Gym  ^JK-8th Grades from 3-5PM accompanied by an adult and 6-12^th grades from 5-7PM in the GHS Arena.  Students in ^6th-8th grade may come to either session.

 

Valentine flower orders are now being taken between now and January 23rd for delivery on Thursday February 13th during advisory. Order forms are available in the office or from Mrs. Gonsoir. All orders must be prepaid. After filling out an order form, please complete a card putting who the flowers are for on the front of the card or envelope and what type of flower is ordered on the back of the card or envelope. Proceeds are used to support GHS debate.

 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team at Webster tonight.

 

Good luck to the JH wrestlers at Aberdeen Central tonight.  You will be dismisses at 2:45 and leave at 3:00 p.m.

 

Grade 11:  Reminder to bring calculators to English today and the salary for your job (found on SDMyLife). 

 

Grade 11:   Bring you scholarship application for the SLFC to English today for Mrs. Sternhagen to pick up.

 

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 31 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

 

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

National Guard                       Wednesday, January 22^nd       10:30 – 11:00

 

Grades 11-12:  The following students will meet to go over ASVAB scores on January 22^nd at 1:15 in Mrs. Sternhagen’s room:   Ethan B, Karla C, Zach C, Nick D, Logan L, Austin M, Jacob M, Devon P, Alec V