MS/HS Bulletin November 25

Student Bulletin

Honk! Cast – a reminder that rehearsal tonight is right after school. There will be a choreography rehearsal Monday, December 1 at 7:00 am. Anyone who was in the dance numbers will need to attend. Please ask if you have questions!

**Middle School students on the ineligibility list will no longer be required to stay until 4:00 UNLESS you are on the ICU list.  In that case you will follow the normal ICU protocol.  Be prepared, if you are on the list you will stay!

FBLA will be hosting a Frozen Semi-Formal, December 5^th, for grades 9-12.  The formal will be in the Old Gym and from 9PM-12AM.  Couples $15, $10 for a single, and $20 for yourself and an out of town date.  Hope to see all of you there!

Football players need to turn in all equipment today.   You can turn them in during advisory.

Year books for 2015 can be pre-purchased at the cost of $50.00 up until December 19th.

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

If you want your book personalized it is an extra $3.00

Basketball Under Armour Fleece Hoodies order forms are in the office.  There is a sample in the office.  Payment and order form are due December 1.

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week. A new set of staff have been put up on the bulletin board by Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Thank you!

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to the JH wrestlers at Milbank tonight at 5:00 p.m.

Grade 12:  Anyone interested in having Internship as a class second semester please see Mrs. Sternhagen right away. 

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night will be held on Monday, December 8^th at 5:30 pm in the computer lab (please note the time change – originally was at 7 pm).

Grade 12:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today:  Alyssa S, Karla C, Kennedy C, Braden C, Danielle D, Brittany K, Sheldon H

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

December 1                 9:05                 North Dakota State University

 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

MS/HS Bulletin November 24

**Middle School students on the ineligibility list will no longer be required to stay until 4:00 UNLESS you are on the ICU list.  In that case you will follow the normal ICU protocol.  Be prepared, if you are on the list you will stay!

Congratulations to the GT Robotics students.  Three teams placed first, second, and third in Harrisburg on Saturday. 

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

All students in grades 9-12 that will be participating in basketball, wrestling or cheerleading you and your parent must attend the mandatory winter athletics meeting today at 7:00 p.m. in the arena.

FBLA will be hosting a Frozen Semi-Formal, December 5^th, for grades 9-12.  The formal will be in the Old Gym and from 9PM-12AM.  Couples $15, $10 for a single, and $20 for yourself and an out of town date.  Hope to see all of you there!

Football players need to turn in all equipment today or tomorrow.  You can turn them in during advisory.

Year books for 2015 can be pre-purchased at the cost of $50.00 up until December 19th.

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

If you want your book personalized it is an extra $3.00

Basketball Under Armour Fleece Hoodies order forms are in the office.  There is a sample in the office.  Payment and order form are due December 1.

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week. A new set of staff have been put up on the bulletin board by Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Thank you!

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Grade 12:  Anyone interested in having Internship as a class second semester please see Mrs. Sternhagen right away. 

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night will be held on Monday, December 8^th at 5:30 pm in the computer lab (please note the time change – originally was at 7 pm).

Grades 6-7:  Babysitting clinic in Aberdeen – learn child/infant CPR on Dec. 29^th from 8-11 am.  Cost is $55 and there is limited enrollment.  Call 229-8309 to pre-register.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for more information.

Grade 12:  If you did not attend the Scholarship Presentation, scholarship packets were passed out on Friday during English.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen to get your packet. 

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Brandyn A, Jessica B, HsaLaw E, Ruben G, Alex G, Erika H, Tyler I, Brenna J, Brandon K, Hayden P, Reed S, Seric S, Anthony S, Alex S, Harleigh S, Lisa T, Luke T

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

December 1                 9:05                 North Dakota State University

Grade 11:  ACT practice test will be held on Wednesday, December 3 from 8:30 – 11:55.

 

MS/HS Bulletin November 21

Student Bulletin

All students in grades 9-12 that will be participating in basketball, wrestling or cheerleading you and your parent must attend the mandatory winter athletics meeting on Monday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the arena.

FBLA will be hosting a Frozen Semi-Formal, December 5^th, for grades 9-12.  The formal will be in the Old Gym and from 9PM-12AM.  Couples $15, $10 for a single, and $20 for yourself and an out of town date.  Hope to see all of you there!

Football players need to turn in all equipment by Friday.

Year books for 2015 can be pre-purchased at the cost of $50.00 up until December 19th.

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

If you want your book personalized it is an extra $3.00

Basketball Under Armour Fleece Hoodies order forms are in the office.  There is a sample in the office.  Payment and order form are due December 1.

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week. A new set of staff have been put up on the bulletin board by Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Thank you!

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to the Robotics team at Harrisburg tomorrow.

Good luck to the JH Girls’ basketball teams at the Britton Jamboree at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Grade 12:  Anyone interested in having Internship as a class second semester please see Mrs. Sternhagen right away. 

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night will be held on Monday, December 8^th at 5:30 pm in the computer lab (please note the time change – originally was at 7 pm).

Grade 12:  Scholarship and NCRC test scores will be passed out today during English. 

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Today is the last day to register (late) for the December 13 test. 

MS/HS Bulletin November 13

Student Bulletin

Cast of Honk! It is vital that you are attending rehearsals ON TIME! If rehearsal starts at 7, that is when we need to start. Please be prompt and on time! If you are in the first song of the show, A Poultry Tale, you will need to attend an ADDITIONAL choreography practice on Monday at 7:00 AM. If you are unsure if this is you, ask Mrs. Honerman.

Cast of Honk! – if you are in the first song of the show, A Poultry Tale, you need to attend an ADDITIONAL choreography practice on Monday at 7:00 am. (This would be Alex K, Alec V, Gabbie K, Laura G, Erin S, Jerick H, and Sydney T). If you are in other songs that need choreography (A Poultry Tale, Hold Your Head Up High, The Wild Goose Chase, and Warts and All) you will need to attend additional morning rehearsals at 7:00 AM on Tuesday and Thursday morning next week.

There will be no ICU after school on Thursday.  However, if you are on the list Thursday afternoon you will be in school on Friday at 9:00 a.m.  If you have questions please see Mrs. Schwan. 

The annual school-wide community FOOD DRIVE will be on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6:00.  All of the church youth groups have also been invited to participate.  Please come and help!  Meet in the arena lobby at 6:00.  There will be pizza and pop after the food collection.  Get out and help those in our community who are in need!  Also a great way to get community service hours.

Parent/Teacher Conferences are today from 1:30 – 8:30.  Remind your parents to talk to all of your teachers so you can get the 10 bonus points.  Classes that you have an “A” in as of noon yesterday (Wednesday), parents will not need to talk to those teachers. 

**Free flu shots will be given to any student today.  If you plan to get the shot there is a form that needs to be filled out.  You can get the form in the office or on grotonarea.com.  If you are planning to get the shot during the school day you will need to sign up in the office. 

Basketball sweatshirt order forms are in the office.  They will be black Under Armour Fleece Hoodies.  There is a sample in the office.  Payment is due when ordering. 

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week.

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

Please return all over due books to the library!

Grade 12:  Reminder of the Scholarship Presentation tonight at 6:45 in the computer lab for you and your parents.  Please plan to attend!

Please bring forms to Mrs. Sternhagen: Nicole M, Jenifer F,  Lily C

Congratulations to those who qualified for the 2014-15 grades 6-12 1^st Quarter Honor Roll!  The honor roll is posted outside Mrs. Sternhagen’s office. 

Grade 12:  Jackson D, Maddie C and Courtney K please see Mrs. Sternhagen today.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to 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.

November 13              11-11:30          Dakota Wesleyan University

November 17              10:00               Dakota State University

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 19              10:00               Northern State University

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

 

MS/HS Bulletin November 7

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to the FFA students for placing in yesterdays jackrabbit invitational.
Katie M - 1st place - Prepared Public Speaking
Madilyn W - 3rd Place - FFA Creed

Basketball sweatshirt order forms are in the office.  They will be black Under Armour Fleece Hoodies.  Payment is due when ordering. 

If you ordered a memory mate picture (football, volleyball, golf, cross country, football cheerleaders) but have not picked it up yet, please stop in the office. 

 *Seniors - Senior shirt orders are due today.  Please turn in to Meri Erickson. 

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week.

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

7th- Indigo R, Maddy S, and Kaylin K

8th- Alexis S, Jennie D, Maggie C

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to our football team tomorrow against St. Thomas More.  Games starts at 6:30 MT/7:30 Central time.  You can watch it on Hubcityradio.com or listen to it on 107.7 or 103.7

Congratulations to the September Students of the Month:

Tanae L, Nicole M, Anne Marie S, Jenifer F, Keri P, Lily C, Kasey W

Please bring your profiles to Mrs. Sternhagen.  A photo will be taken on Wednesday, Nov. 12 during Advisory. 

Congratulations to those who qualified for the 2014-15 grades 6-12 1^st Quarter Honor Roll!  The honor roll is posted outside Mrs. Sternhagen’s office. 

Grade 12:  Jackson D, Maddie C and Courtney K please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the December 13 test is due online by November 7.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but 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 and read the email sent to you this week.   Test dates are:  December 13, February 7, April 18 and June 13.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

November 7                12:30 – 1:30    Army and Army Reserves

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 13              11-11:30          Dakota Wesleyan University

November 17              10:00               Dakota State University

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 19              10:00               Northern State University

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

MS/HS Bulletin November 5

Student Bulletin

*Jamie Utt will visit Groton on Thursday, November 6:

 The agenda for Thursday:

8:30 1^st period attendance/lunch count, dismiss grades 6-8 to arena

8:35-9:35 “Antidote” grades 6-8 (GHS Arena) **Parents are invited

9:35-11:05 “The Wall” grades 9-10 (GHS Arena) **Parents are invited

11:05-11:30 MS Lunch as usual (Small group listed above will eat from 11:05-11:45)

11:58-12:23 HS Lunch as usual

12:23 5^th period attendance, dismiss grades 11-12 to the arena

12:30-2:00 “The Wall” grades 11-12 (GHS Arena)

2:00-3:02 HS Small group listed above (Library Conference Room)

3:06-3:30 Advisory as usual

  *Seniors - Senior shirt orders are due by Friday, Nov. 7.  Please turn in to Meri Erickson. 

The November FCCLA will be on Thursday during advisory!

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week.

The following students must return their computer forms or pay $25 insurance (depending on what you need to turn in) to the office by Thursday or you will serve 1 hour detention:  Amber D, MacKenzie P, Spencer J, Clayton K, Wyatt L, Brandyn A, Marshall L, Hunter M, Whitney V, Paige P

Honk cast and crew: due to the change in performance dates for the show to December 9 and 14, there is a new play rehearsal schedule. They will be available from Mrs. Honerman today during advisory – PLEASE STOP AND GET ONE! Rehearsal this Thursday will be at 7:00 AM instead of 6:30 pm due to volleyball regions – let Mrs. Honerman or Mr. Swanson know if you are unable to attend ASAP!

Prom Committee will meet Thursday during Advisory.

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

7^th - Kenzie P, Kaycie H, Indigo R, Maddy S, Kaylin K

8^th - Alexis S, Jennie D, Maggie C

Please return all over due books to the library!

Volunteers needed to help with the PAC Girls 4-6^th grade basketball tournament this Saturday, November 8^th from 8-4.  They are looking for volunteers as concession workers, referees, score keepers, and clock timers.  Please email Robyn Warrington [birdie_ann79@yahoo.com] or go the to Groton PAC facebook page and sign up there.    

Grade 12:  Seniors will be taking the NCRC on Wednesday, November 5^th either in the morning or afternoon in the conference room – please check the list that was emailed to you if you have questions.  Bring your computer (make sure it is charged), a calculator, and some material to work on if you have extra time. Lunch count and attendance will be taken in the testing room.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the December 13 test is due online by November 7.   Register atwww.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but 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 and read the email sent to you this week.   Test dates are:  December 13, February 7, April 18 and June 13.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

November 7                12:30 – 1:30    Army and Army Reserves

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 13              11-11:30          Dakota Wesleyan University

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

MS/HS Bulletin November 4

Student Bulletin

The November FCCLA will be on Thursday during advisory!

November is National Career Month. Check out the bulletin board across from Mrs. Kurtz’s room. Do you know what 6-12^th grade staff member fits the description? Put your answers on the provided sheet and put the sheet in the completed envelope. A winner will be selected each week.

There will be an FBLA meeting today during advisory in Ms. Lingbeck’s room.   

The following students must return their computer forms or pay $25 insurance (depending on what you need to turn in) to the office by Thursday or you will serve 1 hour detention:  Amber D, MacKenzie P, Spencer J, Clayton K, Wyatt L, Brandyn A, Marshall L, Hunter M, Whitney V, Paige P, Sydney T

Honk cast and crew: due to the change in performance dates for the show to December 9 and 14, there is a new play rehearsal schedule. They will be available from Mrs. Honerman today during advisory – PLEASE STOP AND GET ONE! Rehearsal tomorrow (Tuesday) and this Thursday will be at 7:00 AM instead of 6:30 pm due to volleyball regions – let Mrs. Honerman or Mr. Swanson know if you are unable to attend ASAP!

Elementary PAC is looking for volunteers for Saturday, November 8 for the PAC Girls’ Basketball Tournament.  To sign up you can go to www.volunteerspot.com .  For more information you can go to the PAC Facebook Page.  They are looking for refs, concession stand workers, time clock workers.  This is a great way to get some community service hours. 

Prom Committee will meet Thursday during Advisory.

NSU is having a Cheer Camp on December 6.  There is information on the bulletin board outside the office.

7th and 8th grade volleyball players: Please return your WASHED uniforms to Miss Erickson as soon as possible!

7^th - Kenzie P, Kaycie H, Kayla J,  Rylee R, Indigo R, Maddy S, Kaylin K

8^th - Alexis S, Jennie D, Maggie C

Please return all over due books to the library!

Good luck to the volleyball team tonight against Webster.  Groton plays at 7:30 p.m. at Roncalli.   Theme for tonight is Jungle Camo.

Volunteers needed to help with the PAC Girls 4-6^th grade basketball tournament this Saturday, November 8^th from 8-4.  They are looking for volunteers as concession workers, referees, score keepers, and clock timers.  Please email Robyn Warrington [birdie_ann79@yahoo.com] or go the to Groton PAC facebook page and sign up there.    

Grade 12:  Seniors will be taking the NCRC on Wednesday, November 5^th either in the morning or afternoon in the conference room – please check the list that was emailed to you if you have questions.  Bring your computer (make sure it is charged), a calculator, and some material to work on if you have extra time. Lunch count and attendance will be taken in the testing room.

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the December 13 test is due online by November 7.   Register atwww.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but 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 and read the email sent to you this week.   Test dates are:  December 13, February 7, April 18 and June 13.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

November 7                12:30 – 1:30    Army and Army Reserves

November 12              1:00                 University of Sioux Falls

November 13              11-11:30          Dakota Wesleyan University

November 18              9:00                 Presentation College

November 18              2:30                 Marines

November 18              2:30                 Mount Marty College

November 20              12:30               South Dakota State University

This information will be posted on the bulletin board by the office.

The agenda for Thursday:

8:30 1^st period attendance/lunch count, dismiss grades 6-8 to arena

8:35-9:35 “Antidote” grades 6-8 (GHS Arena) **Parents are invited

9:35-11:05 “The Wall” grades 9-10 (GHS Arena) **Parents are invited

11:05-11:30 MS Lunch as usual (Small group listed above will eat from 11:05-11:45)

11:58-12:23 HS Lunch as usual

12:23 5^th period attendance, dismiss grades 11-12 to the arena

12:30-2:00 “The Wall” grades 11-12 (GHS Arena)

2:00-3:02 HS Small group listed above (Library Conference Room)

3:06-3:30 Advisory as usual