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