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.