MS/HS Bulletin February 27

There will be Jr. High vocal the entire 4th period today.  No Jr. high band today so there is no changing during 4th today.

 

Yearbook meeting on Monday March 3rd at 8:00 a.m. in Mr. Donley's room

 

There will be a Junior class prom meeting on Friday during advisory in the conference room.

 

FFA is selling crew-neck long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts.  Orders forms are in the office.  They are due back to the office on Monday, March 3

 

Good luck to the Wrestlers at the State Wrestling Tournament on Friday and Saturday!

 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team at Regions tonight!

Groton vs Roncalli at 6:00

Milbank vs Webster 20 minutes at the first game.

 

Girls’ Basketball Regions will be held at Groton tonight and on March 4^th.  Students will not be able to use their activity tickets to enter the game.  Northeast Conference Passes and Golden Age Passes will not be accepted either.  The cost for students is $4 and adults $6. 

 

If you have belongings in the arena boys and girls locker rooms and in the JH boys locker room be sure they are locked up or taken home.  The region girls’ basketball players will be using those locker rooms. 

 

Good luck to the MS All-State Band students on Friday.

 

Grades 8-11:  The following must see Mrs. Sternhagen about their schedules on today

  Grade 11:  Tyler S, Amanda K

  Grade 10:  Laura G

  Grade 9:   LaTasha M, Emily L, Gabbie K

  Grade 8:    Jeremiah H, Reuben G, Jackson O

 

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 and 12: Testing – ACT:  ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

MS/HS Bulletin February 25, 2014

Congratulations to Parker K, Jeric A, and Kelby H for making it to the State Wrestling Tournament!!

 

FFA is selling crew-neck long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts.  Orders forms are in the office.  They are due back to the office on Monday, March 3

 

Girls’ Basketball Regions will be held at Groton on February 25, 27 and March 4^th.  Students will not be able to use their activity tickets to enter the game.  Northeast Conference Passes and Golden Age Passes will not be accepted either.  The cost for students is $4 and adults $6. 

 

If you have belongings in the arena boys and girls locker rooms and in the JH boys locker room be sure they are locked up or taken home.  The region girls’ basketball players will be using those locker rooms. 

 

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for January.  Kayla J, Alexis S, Emilie C, Patrick G, Lily C, Haley U, Alec O.  Please bring forms to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Photo on Tuesday during advisory in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office.

 

Grades 8-11:  Reminder to all student – if you need to change your registration for next fall see Mrs. Sternhagen. These students still need to register – see Mrs. Sternhagen

  Grade 11:  Kiana K, Danielle D

  Grade 10:   Hayden A, Brady K

  Grade 8:     Brandon K

 

Grade 12:  FAFSA – March 1!  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 and 12: ACT:  ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please 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.

Feb. 25            10:30               Northern State University

March 10         2:15                 Lake Area Tech

 

Grade 12 -  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. 

 

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Feb.                 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. 24            Avera St. Lukes Auxiliary Health Care Scholarship www.averastlukes.org

                        Click “our services” and then “auxiliary”

Feb. 28            Ardell Bjustad, Haines Memorial, Annis Irene Fowler Kaden, Marline R.

                        Scarborough http://www.sdbor.edu/students/scholarships.htm

Feb. 28            Buick Achievers Scholarship buickachievers.com

March 1           Working Ranch Cowboy Foundation www.wrca.org

March 1           Destination Imagination DISC Scholarship http://didisc.org/scholarshipinstructions

March 1           ASA Softball http://sdasasoftball.org/content/images/pdf/SCHOLARSHIP%20REDONE.pdf

March 1           Foundation for Rural Service www.frs.org (emailed to you)

March 1           Priority deadline for FAFSA for many schools

March 1           Dakota State University http://www.dsu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships.aspx

March 1           FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov  

March 1           Northern State University final acceptance due  www.northern.edu

March 1           Mitchell Tech – some scholarships www.mitchelltech.edu 

March 1           Dakota State University   http://www.dsu.edu/

March 1           Groton Kuehnert Scholarships

March 1           Groton Memorial

                        Susan Deanne Weismantel

                        Shawn Weismantel Kramer

March 1           National Youth Science Camp http://apply.nysc.org

MS/HS Bulletin February 20, 2014

Jocelyn P and Kaitlyn O will represent Groton at Girls State and Katie L will represent Columbia for Girls State.  Congratulations girls!

 

Junior and Seniors:  Reminder that National Honor Society applications are due today.  Please return to Mrs. Seibel or Mrs. Erickson.   Thank you.

 

Seniors:  Congratulations!  Based on your performance last year on the Dakota STEP, you will begin your senior privileges early--February 24th!  Meet me in the library conference room today at 3:05 to talk and for the necessary paperwork.  If you will not be here then you must see me before.  All forms must be turned in to me by Friday, February 21st for you to begin your privileges the following Monday.  Great job!

 

National FFA Week.  Dress up days that the whole school can participate in.  School dress code still needs to be followed!  The dress up day on Friday: Flannel Friday

 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team today against Britton/Hecla.

 

 Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen

  

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 and 12: ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Seniors:  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The state of SD will now reimburse students as long as they finish the course.  Please check your email for more information. 

MS/HS Bulletin February 19, 2014

Please read the following e-mail I received from a teacher at Roncalli about your behavior at the game on Monday.  I am so very proud of you.  Thank you for being you, Mrs. Schwan.

"Last night after a well-played emotional basketball game, I witnessed a very class act that I need to bring to your attention.  While our students were kneeling to say the prayer and the gym was quieting down, one of the young ladies in the front row of your student section shushed a student who was speaking loudly.  She kept her finger to her lips the entire time and would turn around if someone started talking.  I tried to find her after the game to thank her, but she had slipped by me.

What a testament to that young lady and your entire student section for the respect they showed to our students.  Emotions can get the best of us in a game like that, but your students handled it with class.  So often we only emphasize the unsportsmanlike behavior, but I thought I would pass along to you the exemplary behavior of your students."

 

Junior and Seniors:  Reminder that National Honor Society applications are due tomorrow Feb. 20.  Please return to Mrs. Seibel or Mrs. Erickson.   Thank you.

 

Junior High students that are on the ineligibility list meet with Mrs. Seibel this week. 

 

CONGRATULATIONS to the following students for being selected as members to the 2014 High School All-State Band: Alec O, Rachel B and Kaitlin O. 

 

Seniors:  Congratulations!  Based on your performance last year on the Dakota STEP, you will begin your senior privileges early--February 24th!  Meet me in the library conference room on Thursday at 3:15 to talk and for the necessary paperwork.  If you will not be here then you must see me before.  All forms must be turned in to me by Friday, February 21st for you to begin your privileges the following Monday.  Great job!

 

National FFA Week.  Dress up days that the whole school can participate in.  School dress code still needs to be followed!  The dress up days are:

Thursday: Coverall/Bibs Day

Friday: Flannel Friday

 

Spring Lifetouch pictures will be taken tomorrow.. 

 

Any girls interested in attending Girls State, please meet in the library conference room on today during Advisory.   Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

 

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 a meeting after school in the computer lab on today right after school.

 

 Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen

  

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 and 12: ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Seniors:  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The state of SD will now reimburse students as long as they finish the course.  Please check your email for more information. 

MS/HS Bulletin February 18

Lunch Line Order Changes today:  1^st Lunch 8, 7, 6     2^nd Lunch 10, 9, 12, 11

 

6^th Gr. Boys and 8^th Gr. Girls will have basketball practice at 6:00.

 

National FFA Week.  Dress up days that the whole school can participate in.  School dress code still needs to be followed!  The dress up days are:

Wednesday: Cowboy Day

Thursday: Coverall/Bibs Day

Friday: Flannel Friday

 

Spring Lifetouch pictures  will be  taken on Thursday.  Reminder sheets will be handed out in English class on Tuesday. 

 

Any girls interested in attending Girls State, please meet in the library conference room on Wednesday February 19th during Advisory.   Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

 

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 a meeting after school in the computer lab on Wednesday, February 19 right after school.

 

 

Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen

  

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 and 12: ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Seniors:  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The state of SD will now reimburse students as long as they finish the course.  Please check your email for more information. 

MS/HS Bulletin February 13, 2014

There will be Jr. High band all of 4th period today and no vocal.

 

Students—Our boys basketball team will play Aberdeen Roncalli on Monday.  I encourage you to attend and support our team.  Go to the game and proudly represent Groton.  Do not do anything, say anything, or wear anything that may cause you to be asked to leave.  Sit in the far northwest corner of the gym and convey a positive, enthusiastic and appropriate attitude.  Thank you, Mrs. Schwan

 

Next week is National FFA Week.  During that week, there will be dress up days that the whole school can participate in.  School dress code still needs to be followed!  The dress up days are:

Tuesday: Camo Day

Wednesday: Cowboy Day

Thursday: Coverall/Bibs Day

Friday: Flannel Friday

 

Remind your parents that today are Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  MS/HS will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.  Ten bonus points will be given to student whose parents meet will all their teachers.  If you have an “A” or “A-“ in a class your parents do not have to meet with those teachers but are more than welcome to.  The Progress Report grade that was pulled on Tuesday is the grade that determined if you have an “A” or “A-“ in a class. 

 

Students--Pay $1 to wear a hat today to raise money to help Denny Davies.  Give your contribution to the office .

 

Any girls interested in attending Girls State, please meet in the library conference room on Wednesday February 19th during Advisory.   Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

 

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 a meeting after school in the computer lab on Wednesday, February 19 right after school.

 

Friday – No School for teacher inservice

 

Good luck on Friday to the boys and girls basketball teams in the double header against Hamlin.

Girls – JV at 4:00 with varsity girls at 6:30

Boys – JV at 5:00 with varsity boys at 8:00

 

Good luck on Friday to the Debaters at the Rushmore Challenge Debate at Harrisburg.

 

Good luck on Saturday to the wrestlers at a tournament in Howard.

 

Open Gym on Sunday.

 

Monday – No School – Presidents Day

 

Good luck on Monday to the boys’ basketball teams at Roncalli.  JH will play at 4:00 at the Elementary School. 

At the high school JV will play at 6:30 with varsity to follow.

 

 Grades 9-12:  Groton Senior Citizens club could use volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 15 helping with lunch and card party from 2-4 pm.  Contact Bev Sombke at 397-2776.

 

Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen to set up a time during conferences.

 

Grades 10-11:  On Thursday, Feb. 13 during conferences from 7-8 pm, Jennie Thompson of Great Lakes will speak to you and your parents about financial aid and scholarship planning.    Invitation letters were mailed to you and your parents – plan to attend as this is a great way to learn about the things you will have to be doing in the senior year!

 

Grade 10:  We will use a computer cart for registration on Thursday so you will NOT need your computers. 

 

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 and 12: ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Seniors:  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The state of SD will now reimburse students as long as they finish the course.  Please check your email for more information. 

MS/HS Bulletin February 12, 2014

Remind your parents that tomorrow are Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  MS/HS will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m.  Ten bonus points will be given to student whose parents meet will all their teachers.  If you have an “A” in a class your parents do not have to meet with those teachers but are more than welcome to.  The Progress Report grade that was pulled yesterday is the grade that determined if you have an “A” in a class. 

 

Students--Pay $1 to wear a hat on Thursday to raise money to help Denny Davies.  Give your contribution to the office when you come to school on Thursday.

 

Any girls interested in attending Girls State, please meet in the library conference room on Wednesday February 19th during Advisory.   Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting.

 

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 a meeting after school in the computer lab on Wednesday, February 19 right after school.

 

Crush cans will be sold during lunch today and delivered tomorrow.   All proceeds will go towards Groton Community Improvement Projects.

 

 Grades 9-12:  Groton Senior Citizens club could use volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 15 helping with lunch and card party from 2-4 pm.  Contact Bev Sombke at 397-2776.

 

Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen to set up a time during conferences.

 

Grades 10-11:  On Thursday, Feb. 13 during conferences from 7-8 pm, Jennie Thompson of Great Lakes will speak to you and your parents about financial aid and scholarship planning.    Invitation letters were mailed to you and your parents – plan to attend as this is a great way to learn about the things you will have to be doing in the senior year!

 

Grade 10:  We will use a computer cart for registration on Thursday so you will NOT need your computers. 

 

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 and 12: ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Seniors:  Reminder of the qualifying sub-scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The state of SD will now reimburse students as long as they finish the course.  Please check your email for more information.

MS/HS Bulletin February 11, 2014

Juniors that are going on the Washington DC trip there will be a meeting during advisory on Tuesday.  Please check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting. 

 

7th and 8th grade girls basketball players will have pictures today during advisory.  Please be ready by 3:15 at the latest.

7th graders please bring both sets of uniforms to turn into Ms. Grieve after pictures.

 

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 a meeting after school in the computer lab on Wednesday, February 19 right after school.

 

 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 top two teachers 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.

 

Good luck to the JH boys’ basketball teams against Leola/Frederick today.  First game at 6:00 p.m. 

 

Grades 9-12:  Groton Senior Citizens club could use volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 15 helping with lunch and card party from 2-4 pm.  Contact Bev Sombke at 397-2776.

 

Grades 9-12:  Reminder to all students who have chosen the Graduation Pathway – your parents will need to sign an exemption at the high school.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen to set up a time during conferences.

 

Grades 10-11:  On Thursday, Feb. 13 during conferences from 7-8 pm, Jennie Thompson of Great Lakes will speak to you and your parents about financial aid and scholarship planning.    Invitation letters were mailed to you and your parents – plan to attend as this is a great way to learn about the things you will have to be doing in the senior year!

 

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 and 12: Testing – ACT:  ACT registration for the April 12^th  test is due online by March 7  Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Groton or 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.  Juniors please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Feb.                 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            Loban Memorial

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

Feb. 15            National Youth Science Camp  www.nysc.org

Feb. 15            Destination Imagination MudDI Waters (previous or current DI and senior)

Feb. 15            Destination Imagination SD Creativity Association (current DI) www.sd-di.org  

Feb. 16            Lake Region Coop http://www.lakeregion.coop/files/pdf/MemberScholarApp.pdf to

                        Lake Region Electric Association, PO Box 341, Webster, SD   57274 

                        include photo

Feb. 17            Northern Electric

                        http://www.northernelectric.coop/files/pdf/2014%20Basin%20Scholarship%20app.pdf

Feb. 18            Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic

 Lodge

Feb. 18            Groton Common Local Applications with Essays

                        Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,

                        Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee

                        McKiver

 

                        Alumni Scholarships – Irvin Fliehs Memorial, Darlene Rapp Memorial,

                        Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund,

                        Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial,

Don Bartz

 

                        Groton Area School Employee Teaching

                        Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major

                        Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial

                        Groton Area Chamber of Commerce

Feb. 18            Groton PEO Scholarship – female