MS/HS Bulletin April 23

Congratulations to the Groton math students who participated in last week's NSU Mathematics Contest for earning second place as a school in the AA/A division!  530 students from 31 schools in three states (North and South Dakota and Minnesota) participated in the event.  To determine school rank, the highest score on each of the four tests was taken to compute each school's result. 

 

Reminder of the T-Dap Clinic on Friday from 1:00 – 3:00 in the office for students ages 11-14.  If you plan to get the vaccine you must turn in your permission form. 

 

The MS/HS Spring Concert will be May 8 at 7:00 p.m.

 

DI will be doing a fundraiser at the Dairy Queen on Thursday, April 24 from 5-8 pm.    Proceeds from this event will go to help fund the DI teams traveling to Global Finals in Knoxville, TN at the end of May

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.  This is a fundraising event for the Groton Destination Imagination teams traveling to Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee, May 21 – 24.  To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by May 1^st otherwise you can register the day of the event.

 

Today is Hat Day in an effort to help out Mr. Podoll.   A minimum of one dollar donation can be dropped off at the office.   Thank you!

 

Jr. High students that are on the ineligibility list must check in with Mrs. Dennert everyday this week. 

 

Every Junior going to prom must sign-up to bring food to prom.  The sign-up sheet is in the library.  If you do not sign-up you will be assigned a food item to bring. 

 

* If you would like to model your prom dress in the FCCLA Style Show on Thursday May 1 at 7:00, there is a sign-up sheet in the FACS room.

 

* If you are interested in being one of the talent performances during the FCCLA Style Show.  Please talk to Mrs. Tietz.

 

See Mrs. Stauch if you are still interested in ordering a yearbook.  You must order before Friday, April 25.  The cost is $50.

 

Grade 12:  See Mrs. Sternhagen:  Olivia L

 

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 2—4 or June 4-6.  Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is April 25.  Forms will be available in English or from Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Smarter Balanced Testing

Schedule by Date

April 23                       6^th Math, 6^th rooms

April 23-25                  8^th ELA, Conference Rooms

April 23                       8^th ELA Non PT Conference Room, Group 1 in morning, Group 2

                                    in afternoon

April 24                       8^th ELA  Classroom Activity

April 25                       8^th ELA PT conference room, Group 2 in morning, Group 1 in

                                    afternoon

 

Grade 11 and 12:  ACT registration for the June 14th test is due online by May 9 Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test 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:  Please return ACT/PSAT books to Mrs. Sternhagen: Tyra L,  Parker R, Devon P, Bailee T,  Luke S,  Taylor G, Chance S