MS/HS Bulletin

Student Bulletin

Students on ICU--you owe much work today.  Be prepared to come to school on Monday if you still have missing work!  ICU will be held this afternoon until 5:00; you've still got plenty of time.

Musicians, congratulations on a wonderful concert last night.  You have much to be proud of and put on an exceptional show last night that was enjoyed by all.  Great job!

Wrestling Cheerleaders will have practice on Saturday at 1:00 p.m.

Be sure to use your bonus points today.  Today is the last day of the 2^nd quarter/1^st Semester.

Juniors--Your lunch on Friday will be pizza, compliments of the Student Council in celebration of your win on Game Day this fall.  Meet in the arena lobby during your lunch period.  You can bring pop to this lunch.

Class change sheets can be picked up in the office or from Mrs. Sternhagen today.     

"Today, the junior class will be holding a fundraiser by having a hat day. Bring a dollar and give it to your first hour teacher you will be allowed to wear a hat for the day, proceeds will go to prom!"

Winter sports pictures will not be taken on Friday.  Once a new date is picked it will be announced. 

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

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

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

Good luck to the girls’ and boys’ basketball teams tonight against Deuel.  JV girls will be dismissed after they check in to their advisory class. 

Saturday good luck to the wrestlers at Sisseton. 

Monday good luck to the girls’ basketball teams against Roncalli.

Tuesday good luck to the boys’ basketball teams at Roncalli

Saturday, December 27^th  the girls’ basketball team will play at Parkston.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Nick D, Landon L, Megan U, Carly W,

Grades 9-12:  Matthew Guthmiller – the youngest solo around-the-world pilot will be presenting to the Kiwanis on December 31 at noon.  The Kiwanis would like to invite the GHS student body to attend this informative and interesting presentation – Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested as a number count is required. 

See Mrs. Sternhagen:  Hannah W and Alex S

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Brandyn A, HsaLaw E, Alex G, Brandon K, Hayden P, Reed S, Seric S, Alex S, Harleigh S, Lisa T

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers. 

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

Dec. 20            Black Hills State – some scholarships

Dec. 22            Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx

Dec. 29            SD Plumbing, Heating and Cooling   www.sdphcc.org

Jan.                  Mount Marty              

Jan                   School of Mines          .

Jan. 1               Found. for Individual Rights in Educ.http://www.thefire.org/student-network/essay-contest/

Jan. 9               Kiwanis Educational Foundation Local form due

Jan. 13             USD (online and a lot of work) https://usd.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com/CMXAdmin/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=407           

Jan. 15             SDSU  http://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm

Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift  

Jan. 5               JFK Profiles in Courage

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx

Jan. 8               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships

Jan. 15             Augustana Leadership

Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org

Jan. 30             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

MS/HS Bulletin December 17

Student Bulletin

There was an inhaler turned in to the office. 

Mrs. Seibel’s 9^th grade health class will meet in the gym today.

If you would to change a second semester class you can pick up a class change sheet from Mrs. Sternhagen or in the office tomorrow.  Tomorrow and Friday are the only days to change classes. 

Grades 7 through 12 St. Elizabeth Ann Seton youth will meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the church.  They will have pizza followed by “Survivor Night” activities.

The Elementary Christmas Program is Friday at 2:00 p.m.  Reminder of the School Board Policy:  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 violations will result in an unexcused absence.  This includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activities, unless it is approved by the principal. 

Reminder of the yearbook meeting today during Advisory in room 304

"On Friday, the 19th, the junior class will be holding a fundraiser by having a hat day. Bring a dollar and give it to your first hour teacher you will be allowed to wear a hat for the day, proceeds will go to prom!"

Winter sports pictures will not be taken on Friday.  Once a new date is picked it will be announced. 

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

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

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

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Kyler E, Sydney T, Nicole L, Nick D, Landon L

Grades 9-12:  Matthew Guthmiller – the youngest solo around-the-world pilot will be presenting to the Kiwanis on December 31 at noon.  The Kiwanis would like to invite the GHS student body to attend this informative and interesting presentation – Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested as a number count is required. 

Grade 10:  The following will do make-up testing for the SDCAP on Wednesday at 12:27 in Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.  Please bring your computers.  Mark L, Halley C, Kellyn F, Emily L, Gabby K, Wyatt K, Heather L

Grade 11:  ACT Sign up Seminar in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office during Advisory on Wednesday, Dec. 17^th  for anyone wanting to test in February (February 7^th).   Bring your computers. 

Photo today at 2:55 in the GO:   Isaac S, Kayla J, Cassandra T, Madilyn W, Landon M, Megan U, Taylor G

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Brandyn A, HsaLaw E, Alex G, Tyler I, Brandon K, Hayden P, Reed S, Seric S, Alex S, Harleigh S, Lisa T,  Detention starts 2nd semester if this is not turned in.

MS/HS Bulletin December 16

A cell phone has been turned to the office.

Mrs. Seibel's 9th grade Health class should meet in her classroom.

The Elementary Christmas Program is Friday at 2:00 p.m.  Reminder of the School Board Policy:  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 violations will result in an unexcused absence.  This includes any K-12 classroom or co-curricular activities, unless it is approved by the principal. 

Reminder of the yearbook meeting on Wednesday during Advisory in room 304

"On Friday, the 19th, the junior class will be holding a fundraiser by having a hat day. Bring a dollar and give it to your first hour teacher you will be allowed to wear a hat for the day, proceeds will go to prom!"

Winter sports pictures will not be taken on Friday.  Once a new date is picked it will be announced. 

The girls’ basketball games against Tiospa Zina have been rescheduled to February 17.

Good luck to the wrestlers tonight at your home meet.  The meet will start at 5:00 p.m.

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

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

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

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Kyler E, Sydney T, Nicole L, Nick D, Landon L

Grades 9-12:  Matthew Guthmiller – the youngest solo around-the-world pilot will be presenting to the Kiwanis on December 31 at noon.  The Kiwanis would like to invite the GHS student body to attend this informative and interesting presentation – Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested as a number count is required. 

See Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 10:  Mark L, Halley C, Kellyn F, Emily L, Gabby K, Wyatt K

Grade 11:  Kari H, Hannah W, Kiernan M

Grade 9:  Alex Stange

Grade 11:  ACT Sign up Seminar in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office during Advisory on Wednesday, Dec. 17^th  for anyone wanting to test in February (February 7^th).   Bring your computers. 

Grades 6-12:  Tutors will meet with students on Mondays and Wednesdays during advisory.   Reminder to students - if you are on ICU you will go to ICU rather than meet with your tutor.  Tutors, please check the ICU room if students do not come to tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night packets will be passed out today (Monday) during English. 

Photos – students of the month for November taken on Wed. at 2:55 in the GO:  Isaac S, Kayla J, Cassandra T, Madilyn W, Landon M, Megan U, Taylor G

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

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers. 

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

Dec. 15                        10:30               Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall

Feb. 10                        8:30                 NDSCS Wahpeton

MS/HS Bulletin December 15

Lunch line order changes   1^st lunch   7, 6, 8    2^nd lunch 12, 11, 10, 9

"On Friday, the 19th, the junior class will be holding a fundraiser by having a hat day. Bring a dollar and give it to your first hour teacher you will be allowed to wear a hat for the day, proceeds will go to prom!"

Can you put in the announcements that the 8th grade girls basketball players need to meet in my room right after school.

Also, the 7th and 8th grade basketball players need to be to the bus by 5:10 tonight.

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

Be aware that winter sports pictures will be on Friday beginning at 10:30.  Make sure your stuff is in school!  We don't have time for you to have to run home; make sure you have everything you need here in school on Friday.  Pictures will be taken in the arena.  If we are taking still taking pictures when the elementary concert is going on make sure you walk through the gym, quietly, behind the curtain on the east side. 

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

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

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

Good luck to the JH Wrestlers at Webster today.  (Dragr M, Hunter McC, Thomas C, Garrett   S, Dylan K) You will be dismissed at 3:00 p.m. 

Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams against Tiospa Zina.  First game at 6:30 p.m.

Good luck to the JH Girls’ Basketball teams at Warner.  First game at 6:30 p.m.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Kyler E, Sydney T, Nicole L, Nick D, Landon L

Grades 9-12:  Matthew Guthmiller – the youngest solo around-the-world pilot will be presenting to the Kiwanis on December 31 at noon.  The Kiwanis would like to invite the GHS student body to attend this informative and interesting presentation – Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you are interested as a number count is required. 

See Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 10:  Mark L, Halley C, Kellyn F, Emily L, Gabby K, Wyatt K

Grade 11:  Kari H, Hannah W, Kiernan M

Grade 9:  Alex S

Grade 11:  ACT Sign up Seminar in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office during Advisory on Wednesday, Dec. 17^th  for anyone wanting to test in February (February 7^th).   Bring your computers. 

Grades 6-12:  Tutors will meet with students on Mondays and Wednesdays during advisory.   Reminder to students - if you are on ICU you will go to ICU rather than meet with your tutor.  Tutors, please check the ICU room if students do not come to tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night packets will be passed out today (Monday) during English. 

Photos – students of the month for November taken on Wed. at 2:55 in the GO:  Isaac S, Kayla J, Cassandra T,  Madilyn W, Landon M, Megan U, Taylor G

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

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers. 

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

Dec. 15                        10:30               Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall

Feb. 10                        8:30                 NDSCS Wahpeton

MS/HS Bulletin December 12

Student Bulletin

Reminder that there are pictures at 3:00 for the following teams:

Wrestling

JV and Varsity – Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball

Cheerleaders – Boys’, Girls’ and Wrestling

Be sure to check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the arena!

Students--Taking pictures in school is strictly prohibited and pictures taken in the bathroom and/or locker rooms will be considered a police matter.  Again, if you cannot manage your cell phones appropriately during the day, privileges will be suspended.

Anyone interested in being a student manager for the boys basketball team, contact Mr. Kjellsen.

Tickets for “Honk!” are available in advance from Mrs. Stauch, Lori’s Pharmacy, or Olde Bank. Student tickets are $4 and adult tickets are $7. Tickets will also be available at the door. Performance is Sunday, December 14 at 3:30 pm. Come support your friends and their talents in a musical all about the ugly duckling and his search for happiness!

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

After December 19th they will go up to $55.00

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

Good luck to the JH girls’ basketball teams against Redfield-Doland today.  Games start at 5:30.

Saturday good luck to the:

Debate team at Watertown.

Robotics team at Rapid City.

Wrestlers at LaMoure.  Meet starts at 10:00.

Girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at Frederick. 

Sunday:

All-School Play at 3:30 p.m.

See Mrs. Sternhagen

Grade 9:  Alex S

Grade 10:  Mark L, Halley C, Kellyn F, Emily L, Gabby K, Wyatt K, Heather L

Grade 11:  Angela L, Hannah W

Grade 12:  Gabe D, Katie G

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night packets will be passed out on Monday during English. 

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for November:  Isaac S, Kayla J, Cassandra T, Madilyn W, Landon M, Megan U, Taylor G.    Photos will be taken on Wednesday during Advisory in the GO.

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

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, December 13^th in Aberdeen, Ipswich or Redfield.   Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy. 

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers. 

Grade 12:  SD 4 year school online application  https://apply.sdbor.edu/login.cfm 

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

Dec. 15                        10:30               Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall

Feb. 10                        8:30                 NDSCS Wahpeton

MS/HS Bulletin December 11

Students--Taking pictures in school is strictly prohibited and pictures taken in the bathroom and/or locker rooms will be considered a police matter.  Again, if you cannot manage your cell phones appropriately during the day, privileges will be suspended.

Congratulations to the MathCounts students for earning awards at Wednesday's Roncalli Invitational MathCounts Countdown Competition!  The eighth grade team placed first, and the seventh grade team placed second in their respective divisions. 

All eight individuals received certificates in their individual competitions: 
First places: AnneMarie S, Micah P, Jennie D, Isaac S, and Hunter S
Third place: Kaycie H
Fourth places: Cassandra T and Kayla J 

Well done, mathletes!

Student of the Month picture will be taken today (Thursday) in the Library during advisory.  Check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the library. 

Anyone interested in being a student manager for the boys basketball team, contact Mr. Kjellsen.

Reminder all students must park in the east parking lots.  Do not park on the west side of the school in the staff parking.   

Tickets for “Honk!” are available in advance from Mrs. Stauch, Lori’s Pharmacy, or Olde Bank. Student tickets are $4 and adult tickets are $7. Tickets will also be available at the door. Performance is Sunday, December 14 at 3:30 pm. Come support your friends and their talents in a musical all about the ugly duckling and his search for happiness!

Jostens will be here on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:00 - 9:30 to take orders from Juniors and Seniors

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

Good luck to the girls’ basketball teams tonight at Ipswich.

JH starts at 4:00, JV at 6:30 with varsity to follow

Grade 11:  ACT Sign up Seminar in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office during Advisory on Thursday, Dec. 11^th and Wednesday, Dec. 17^th  for anyone wanting to test in February (February 7^th).   Bring your computers. 

Grade 11:  Angela L, Hannah W, see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Photos today during Advisory!  Erin U, Kaycie H, Ashley G, Alexis G, Erin S, Marlee J, Luke S

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

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, December 13^th in Aberdeen, Ipswich or Redfield.   Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy. 

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers. 

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

Dec. 15                        10:30               Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall

Feb. 10                        8:30                 NDSCS Wahpeton

MS/HS Bulletin December 9

Student Bulletin

Anyone interested in being a student manager for the boys basketball team, contact Mr. Kjellsen.

Congratulations to Lily C for earning a superior in storytelling at the State Oral Interp Festival in Huron this weekend.

Reminder all students must park in the east parking lots.  Do not park on the west side of the school in the staff parking.   

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

Tickets for “Honk!” are available in advance from Mrs. Stauch, Lori’s Pharmacy, or Olde Bank. Student tickets are $4 and adult tickets are $7. Tickets will also be available at the door. Performances are today at 6:00 pm and Sunday, December 14 at 3:30 pm. Come support your friends and their talents in a musical all about the ugly duckling and his search for happiness!

Jostens will be here on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:00 - 9:30 to take orders from Juniors and Seniors

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

Grade 11: Angela L, Hannah W, see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grades 6-12:  Tutors will meet with students on Mondays and Wednesdays during advisory.   Reminder to students - if you are on ICU you will go to ICU rather than meet with your tutor.  Tutors, please check the ICU room if students do not come to tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 10:  All 10^th graders will take the SDCAP ability profiler test on Dec. 9-10 during English (periods 2-6-7).  Please bring your computers.

Grade 12:  Financial Aid Information night packets will be handed out on Monday during English. 

Grade 12:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today:  Brittany K, Maddison C

Photos today during advisory :  Erin U, Kaycie H, Ashley G, Alexis G, Erin S, Marlee J, Luke S

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

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, December 13^th in Aberdeen, Ipswich or Redfield.   Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy. 

MS/HS Bulletin December 4

Student Bulletin

The following FFA students must pick up their butter braids TODAY: Wyatt L, Colt H, Braiden C

Jostens will be here on Monday, Dec. 8.  They will be meeting with Juniors at 8:30 for class rings and Seniors after for caps, tassels, stoles, etc...  They will be back on Friday, Dec. 12 from 8:00 - 9:30 to take orders.

Tour of Home tickets are due to Mr. Swanson today.

Crew of Honk!: We will be working on set work today after school. If you are available to help, please plan on being there!

Cast of Honk!: Reminder of the remaining rehearsal schedule:

Friday, December 5 at 5:00 PM

Sunday, December 7 at 5:00 PM

**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!

Even if you have not signed up, you are welcome to come to the FBLA Frozen Semi-Formal tonight.  (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.  You pay at the dance.  Hope to see all of you there! 

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

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

Alex S and Kari H see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Good luck to the varsity wrestlers tomorrow at Clark.

Good luck to the JH Girls’Basketball teams at the Groton JH Jamboree tomorrow at 10:00.

Grade 11:  Kari Hanson, Hunter Lerew, James Thompson, Angela Locke, Hannah Webb, Adam Herman, and Allison Weber see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grades 6-12:  Tutors will meet with students on Mondays and Wednesdays during advisory.   Reminder to students - if you are on ICU you will go to ICU rather than meet with your tutor.  Tutors, please check the ICU room if students do not come to tutoring on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grade 10:  All 10^th graders will take the SDCAP ability profiler test on Dec. 9-10 during English (periods 2-6-7).  Please bring your computers.

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:  Brittany K

Students of the Month:  Erin U, Kaycie H, Ashley G, Alexis G, Erin S, Marlee J, Luke S.   - Photos will be taken on Tuesday during advisory.  Please bring your profiles.

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

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the February 7 test is due online by January 9.   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 last week.   Test dates are:  February 7, April 18 and June 13.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – come to the GO on Wednesday during advisory and bring your computers.

MS/HS Bulletin December 2

Student Bulletin

Lost your retainer….it’s in the office.

CCD classes for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton juniors and seniors will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  They are not going to the “Y.”

FBLA meeting today, during advisory in Ms. Lingbecks room. 

The December FCCLA Meeting will be on Wednesday, Dec. 3 during advisory.

**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.  You pay at the dance.  Hope to see all of you there!  There is a sign-up sheet in the library.  Please sign you and your date up by today!

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

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 girls’ basketball teams against Clark/Willow Lake at Clark.  You will be dismissed at 2:10 p.m.

Good luck to the Debate team today. 

Grade 11:  ACT practice test is Wednesday starting at 8:30 – please report to your testing locations for attendance and lunch count (room 120 or conference room).  We will be done at the end of 4^th hour.  Please bring calculators and pencils. Testing locations were emailed to you and were discussed in English last week.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

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:  Braden C, Brittany K

Grade 9:  Please return your pathways sheets to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Brandyn A, 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:  ASVAB interpretation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4^th from 1-2 pm in the conference room.  The following will attend: Christopher Z, Isaiah C, Adam H, Tia T, Keegan S, Jack M, Steven F, Laura G, Garrett S.  See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.