MS/HS Bulletin May 21, 2014

Varsity Track Team must meet in the conference room today during advisory.  Check in with your advisory teacher prior to going to the conference room. 

 

13-14 baseball practice on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the ball park

 

Reminder...Varsity Girls' Golf pictures will be taken right after school today at the golf course...weather permitting.

 

The MS and HS locker rooms need to be cleaned out.  Take your belongings home!!

 

Today or tomorrow, stop in the office to look in the lost and found boxes.  Some blankets from track are in the office

 

Anyone interested in being a flag girl with the HS marching band next year should see Mrs. Jensen this week.

 

All juniors going on the Washington DC/New York City trip there is a parents/students meeting for Tuesday May 27th at 6:00 in the arena. Students and parents MUST attend.

 

Students if you didn't get an acceleration registration form from Mr. Thorson, please stop by his room to pick one up. Registration forms are due May 22nd and the program starts Monday, June 2nd.

 

There is a Robotics sign-up sheet in the office for the 2014-2015 school year.   Grades 7-12 can sign up. 

 

Grades 8-11 girls’ basketball meeting on today during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

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

 

Final report cards will not be mailed home.  They can be picked up in the office after June 5^th. 

MS/HS Bulletin May 19, 2014

JH track girls (7, 8, 9) turn in your uniforms and pick up your ribbons from Mr. Wanner

 

All juniors going on the Washington DC/New York City trip will meet in Mr Thorson’s room during advisory.   Please plan to attend. (Check in with your advisory teacher prior to going to Mr. Thorson’s room.)  Also there is a parents/students meeting for Tuesday May 27th at 6:00 in the arena. Students and parents MUST attend.

 

Vocal students: If you plan to take summer lessons from Mr. Swanson, you MUST bring your form and $60 check as soon as possible. Monday is the latest we can take the forms. 

 

Students if you didn't get an acceleration registration form from Mr. Thorson, please stop by his room to pick one up. Registration forms are due May 22nd and the program starts Monday, June 2nd.

 

There is a Robotics sign-up sheet in the office for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

Drivers Ed meeting today during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.   It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 football meeting on Tuesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 girls’ basketball meeting on Wednesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting

 

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are looking for volunteers to help get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day.  Today we are planning on planting flowers and setting up for the Memorial Day dinner at 5:00 p.m. and will stake flags on the veteran’s graves at 6:00 p.m.

 

Reminder of the School Board policy if you are planning to attend the D.A.R.E. Graduation on Tuesday, May 20.  Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violation will result in an unexcused absence. 

 

Computer Check in Dates:

All Juniors – Monday, May 19

All Sophomores – Tuesday, May 20

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

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

 

Good luck to the track team at Sisseton today.  You will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.   

 

Graduation is Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

 

Good luck to the girls golfers at the State Golf Tournament in Spearfish on Monday and Tuesday!

 

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month will go on Monday, May 19^th at 2:30 to the Dairy Queen for an ice-cream treat.   Please meet in the office

Grade 6 - Nicole M, Madeline S, Kya J, Kassandra P, Kayla

J, Payton C, Katlyn K, Indigo R

Grade 7 -  Kaitlyn A, AnneMarie S, Tylan G, Emily T,

Alexis S, Shyla L, Samantha M, Cassandra T

Grade 8 - Jenifer F, Alexis G, Madison S, Madilyn W,

Emilie C, Gia G, Kate Kate P, Lisa T

MS/HS Bulletin May 16

Students going on the Spanish Trip please meet in Mrs. Kippley’s classroom during advisory after you have checked in with your advisory teacher. 

 

There is no junior high choir today. There will be junior high band the whole period.

 

Vocal students: If you plan to take summer lessons from Mr. Swanson, you MUST bring your form and $60 check as soon as possible. Monday is the latest we can take the forms. 

 

Students if you didn't get an acceleration registration form from Mr. Thorson yesterday, please stop by his room to pick one up. Registration forms are due May 22nd and the program starts Monday, June 2nd.

 

There is a Robotics sign-up sheet in the office for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

Drivers Ed meeting on Monday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.   It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 football meeting on Tuesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 girls’ basketball meeting on Wednesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting

 

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are looking for volunteers to help get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day.  On Monday, May 19 we are planning on planting flowers and setting up for the Memorial Day dinner at 5:00 p.m. and will stake flags on the veteran’s graves at 6:00 p.m.

 

Reminder of the School Board policy if you are planning to attend the Elementary Track and Field Day on Monday, May 19 or D.A.R.E. Graduation on Tuesday, May 20.  Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violation will result in an unexcused absence. 

 

Computer Check in Dates:

All Juniors – Monday, May 19

All Sophomores – Tuesday, May 20

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

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

 

Good luck to the track team at Sisseton today.  You will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.   

 

Graduation is Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

 

Good luck to the girls golfers at the State Golf Tournament in Spearfish on Monday and Tuesday!

 

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month will go on Monday, May 19^th at 2:30 to the Dairy Queen for an ice-cream treat.   Please meet in the office

Grade 6 - Nicole M, Madeline S, Kya J, Kassandra P, Kayla

J, Payton C, Katlyn K, Indigo R

Grade 7 -  Kaitlyn A, AnneMarie S, Tylan G, Emily T,

Alexis S, Shyla L, Samantha M, Cassandra T

Grade 8 - Jenifer F, Alexis G, Madison S, Madilyn W,

Emilie C, Gia G, Kate Kate P, Lisa T

MS/HS Bulletin May 15

Students if you didn't get an acceleration registration form from Mr. Thorson yesterday, please stop by his room to pick one up. Registration forms are due May 22nd and the program starts Monday, June 2nd.

 

There is a Robotics sign-up sheet in the office for the 2014-2015 school year.

 

Drivers Ed meeting on Monday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.   It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 football meeting on Tuesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting.

 

Grades 8-11 girls’ basketball meeting on Wednesday during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting

 

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are looking for volunteers to help get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day.  On Monday, May 19 we are planning on planting flowers and setting up for the Memorial Day dinner at 5:00 p.m. and will stake flags on the veteran’s graves at 6:00 p.m.

 

Reminder of the School Board policy if you are planning to attend the Elementary Track and Field Day on Monday, May 19 or D.A.R.E. Graduation on Tuesday, May 20.  Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violation will result in an unexcused absence. 

 

Show Choir auditions for the 2014-2015 school year are today, with choreography beginning right after school. Stop in the music room to sign up for an audition time. See Mrs. Yeaton for vocal audition materials if you have not received them yet. Mrs. Yeaton will work on the vocal portion of the audition during advisory today. Meet her on the stage if you want help. 

 

Computer Check in Dates:

All Juniors – Monday, May 19

All Sophomores – Tuesday, May 20

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.    

 

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

 

Grades 6-8 Students of the Month will go on Monday, May 19^th at 2:30 to the Dairy Queen for an ice-cream treat.   Please meet in the office

Grade 6 - Nicole M, Madeline S, Kya J, Kassandra P, Kayla

J, Payton C, Katlyn K, Indigo R

Grade 7 -  Kaitlyn A, AnneMarie S, Tylan G, Emily T,

Alexis S, Shyla L, Samantha M, Cassandra T

Grade 8 - Jenifer F, Alexis G, Madison S, Madilyn W,

Emilie C, Gia G, Kate Kate P, Lisa T

MS/HS Bulletin May 13

The American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary are looking for volunteers to help get the cemetery ready for Memorial Day.  On Monday, May 19 we are planning on planting flowers and setting up for the Memorial Day dinner at 5:00 p.m. and will stake flags on the veteran’s graves at 6:00 p.m.

 

Group activity pictures for the yearbook will be during advisory on Wednesday.  Seniors, if you are involved in any activities and would like to be pictured as part of the group, please report to the library at 3:00 on Wednesday.

 

There will be a Girls Volleyball meeting after school on Wednesday for grades 8 – 11 in Mr. Kurths’ room. 

 

Reminder of the School Board policy if you are planning to attend the Elementary Track and Field Day on Monday, May 19 or D.A.R.E. Graduation on Tuesday, May 20.  Students are not allowed to attend regular elementary school activities which are held during the school day unless they are watching a sibling, they are accompanied by a parent and are not on the ineligibility list.  All students meeting the aforementioned criteria and who are planning on attending must have their parents notify the office at least one day in advance.  Any violation will result in an unexcused absence. 

 

The library will be closing on May 14.   Students need to have all books in by Wednesday, May 14. 

 

All boys in grades 8-11 who intend to play basketball next season should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room on Wednesday, May 14th at 3:30 for a very short meeting.

 

Show Choir auditions for the 2014-2015 school year will be Thursday, May 15, with choreography beginning right after school. Stop in the music room to sign up for an audition time. See Mrs. Yeaton for vocal audition materials if you have not received them yet. 

 

Attention students auditioning for show choir: Mrs. Yeaton will work on the vocal portion of the audition during advisory Monday through Thursday. Meet her on the stage if you want help. 

 

Computer Check in Dates:

All Juniors – Monday, May 19

All Sophomores – Tuesday, May 20

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

Juniors that have not picked up their prom decorating items (extension cords, lights, tools) can find their stuff in Mr. Franken’s classroom. 

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.    

 

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

 

Good luck to the track team at Britton today.  You will be dismissed at 11:30.  Bus leaves at 12:00.

 

Congratulations to:

Nathan W - Masonic Lodge Scholarship

Wyatt S - Groton PAC volunteer community service scholarship

MS/HS Bulletin May 7, 2014

Anyone interested in Cross Country next year, there will be a short meeting after school on Friday in the gym to sign up.  

 

Computer Check in Dates:

All Seniors – Friday, May 9

All Juniors – Monday, May 19

All Sophomores – Tuesday, May 20

 

Congratulations to Landon L on qualifying for state in the 200 and 400 Meter race at the track meet in Milbank yesterday.

 

In the office, there is a large pile of lost and found that was cleaned off of the stage.  Come and check it out. 

 

If you are interested in doing some yard work for someone in the community please stop in the office. 

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

Juniors that have not picked up their prom decorating items (extension cords, lights, tools) can find their stuff in Mr. Franken’s classroom. 

 

Cheer tryouts will be Friday, May 9^th at 4:30 p.m.   

 

Concession stand workers needed for the JO volleyball tournament on May 10th from 8:00-3:00.  If interested sign up in the office.  Thanks!

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.    

 

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

 

 Grades 6-12:  Congratulations to the following for being chosen as Student of the Month for April:  Indigo R, Cassandra T, Lisa T, Lexi H, Emily R, Rachel B, Regan L.  Photos on Thursday during advisory.  Please bring your profiles at that time.

 

Grades 9-12 Students of the Month will go on Friday, May 9^th at 2:30 to the Dairy Queen for an ice-cream treat.  Please meet in the office.

Grade 9 - Keri P, Erin S, Landon M, Kelby H, Patrick

G, Katlyn I, Gabbie K, Lexi H

Grade 10 - Megan U, Marlee J, Allison W, Katie M, Lily C,

Maggie S, Hailey H, Emily R

Grade 11 - Gabe D, Taylor G, Luke S, Katie L, Haley U,

Katie G, Matt K, Rachel B

Grade 12 - Caitlyn F, Joellen G, Cheyenne S, Nikki K, Alec

O, Reilly E, Halle D, Regan L

 

 Grades 6-8 Students of the Month will go on Monday, May 19^th at 2:30 to the Dairy Queen for an ice-cream treat.  

 

Principal’s Honor Roll Students:  Pizza lunch on Friday, May 9^th in the arena lobby. 

6^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Payton C, Tadyn G, Kaycie H, Kya J, Kayla J, Austin J, Katlyn K, Nicole M, KaSandra P, Indigo R, Rylee R, Madeline S, Gabriel T

8^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Emilie C, Jenifer F, Gia G, Alexis G, Brandon K, Marshall L, Hannah L, Anthony S, Lisa T, Madilyn W

12^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Halle D, Reilly E, Caitlyn F, Joellen G, Darac H, Nicole K, Regan L, Braden M, Alec O, Cheyenne S, Camille S, Wyatt S

 

Grades 9-12:  Student Council pizza lunch on Thursday, May 8 in the arena lobby:

Grade 12:  Nikki K and Mason M

Grade 11:  Logan L and Michaela C

Grade 10:  Katie M and Kari H

Grade 9: Alex K and Gabbie K

 

Congratulations to the following scholarship recipients:

John Westby Memorial Scholarship – Joellen G and Olivia L

Renee McKiver Memorial Scholarship – Sadie H and Sydney H

Rob Luecke Memorial Scholarship – Kylie H

Beck Memorial Scholarship -  Tyler W

Lions Club Scholarships – Darac H, Mason M, Alec O

MS/HS Bulletin May 6

Congratulations to Paw S for winning the PAC GHS Tiger blanket at the Awards Banquet last night. 

 

Congratulations to the girls’ golfers for winning the Roncalli Invitational golf meet.

 

In the office, there is a large pile of lost and found that was cleaned off of the stage.  Come and check it out. 

 

If you are interested in doing some yard work for someone in the community please stop in the office. 

 

CONGRATS to the Jr. High band for receiving a I, I, I+ at the Middle school contest on Saturday!!!!

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

Juniors that have not picked up their prom decorating items (extension cords, lights, tools) can find their stuff in Mr. Franken’s classroom. 

 

Cheer tryouts will be Friday, May 9^th at 4:30 p.m.   

 

Concession stand workers needed for the JO volleyball tournament on May 10th from 8:00-3:00.  If interested sign up in the office.  Thanks!

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.    

 

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

 

Good luck to the track team today at Milbank.  You will be dismissed at 12:00.

 

Grade 11  Testing – ACT:  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.

 

Grade 9:  On Friday during English we registered for two tests that you can take during your sophomore year - The PLAN test (practice ACT) and The PSAT test (scholarship competition during junior year).   All sophomores considering attending a 4 year school should take the PLAN.  All sophomores with A or B grade point averages who like a challenge should consider taking the PSAT as a practice for the scholarship competition the junior year.   If you still need to sign up or want to change your registration, please see Mrs. Sternhagen.  Please remember that if you sign up, I will order a test for you and you will need to pay for the test next fall.

 

Grade 10:   On Friday during English we registered for two tests that you can take during your junior year - The ASVAB test (military required) and The PSAT test (scholarship competition during junior year).   All juniors and seniors considering the military should take the ASVAB and any other interested student can take this test - it is free.   All juniors with A or B grade point averages who like a challenge should consider taking the PSAT for the junior National Merit Scholarship corporation competition which provides great scholarships if you score highly.  The PSAT is also just a good test to take as it is a timed nationally normed test.   If you still need to sign up or want to change your registration, please see Mrs. Sternhagen.  Please remember that if you sign up, I will order a PSAT test for you and you will need to pay for the test next fall.

MS/HS Bulletin May 1

A jump drive was turned in to the office yesterday.  If it could be yours come and claim it. 

 

FCCLA Style Show tonight at 7:00 p.m. 

 

Any Junior that has not picked up their prom decorating items (extension cords, lights, tools) can find their stuff in Mr. Franken’s classroom. 

 

Cheer tryouts will be Friday, May 9^th after school around 3:45.

 

Concession stand workers needed for the JO volleyball tournament on May 10th from 8:00-3:00.  Remember, this is a great way to accumulate community service hours which look great on scholarship applications!  If interested sign up in the office.  Thanks!

 

2^nd Annual 5K Walk/Run or Bike is Saturday, May 17.  There are registration forms in the office.   To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register today otherwise you can register the day of the event.

 

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

 

Congratulations to the Students who qualified for the Principal’s Honor Roll.  To be a recipient, students must have been on the honor roll every quarter.   6^th grade – 1 year, 8^thgrade – 2 years.  12^th grade – 4 years

 

6^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Payton C, Tadyn G, Kaycie H, Kya J, Kayla J, Austin J, Katlyn K, Nicole M, KaSandra P, Indigo R, Rylee R, Madeline S, Gabriel T.  6^th grade photo will be today during Advisory (3:00) in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office.  Free pizza lunch for those who qualified will be next Friday, May 9^th.    Congratulations!

 

8^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Emilie C, Jenifer F, Gia G, Alexis G, Brandon K, Marshall L, Hannah L, Anthony S, Lisa T, Madilyn W.  8^th grade photo will be during Advisory today at 3:10 in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office. Taylor.  Free pizza lunch for those who qualified will be next Friday, May 9^th.    Congratulations!

 

12^th Grade Principal’s Honor Roll:  Halle D, Reilly E, Caitlyn F, Joellen G, Darac H, Nicole K, Regan L, Braden M, Alec O, Cheyenne S, Camille S, Wyatt S.  12^th grade photo will be today during Advisory at 3:20 in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office.  Free pizza lunch for those who qualified will be next Friday, May 9^th.  Congratulations!

 

Grade 11:  ACT registration for the June 14th test is due online by May 9 Register atwww.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.