Friday, January 29, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 29

Ninth grade health class – Bring your health textbook to class today and meet in the conference room. 

Lunch Line order changes on Monday, February 1:  1st Lunch 6, 8, 7       2nd Lunch 11, 10, 9, 12

Meeting for junior girls and seniors Lily C, Allison W, and Katie M on February 3rd during advisory.  Report to Mrs. Honerman's room after 7th period; attendance will be taken at the meeting.

Dual credit summer applications are now available.  See Dr. Schwan if you are interested.

The skating rink will be closed today through Sunday due to the warm weather.

Tonight, the Junior Class is sponsoring a meal at the Groton vs Sisseton basketball game.  Five dollars for a pork sandwich, chips and a bar.  Three dollars for an extra sandwich.  Reminder to Juniors to bring your $5 and a pan of bars, cut and wrapped in saran wrap to the office by 4:00 p.m. 

Thursday night this summer at the Brown County Fair – Dustin Lynch
Friday night - Montgomery Gentry
Saturday night - Jake Owen

Seniors remember to turn in 4 senior pictures to Mrs. Hanten by Friday, February 5:
1 head and shoulder picture for the yearbook
1 head and shoulder picture for the wall composite
2 pictures for the senior slide show

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

February 2nd there will be a sloppy joe, chips, and bars supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.  Free will offering.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.  There will be a silent auction in conjunction with the benefit.

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today if you are still interested.
 
Good luck to the boys’ basketball teams tonight against Sisseton

Saturday - Good luck to girls’ basketball teams against Potter County at Gettysburg

Saturday – Good luck to the wrestlers at Groton School

Sunday – Open Gym from 3:00 – 7:00

Thursday, January 28, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 28

Dual credit summer applications are now available.  See Dr. Schwan if you are interested.

Student Council WinterFest activities will be held tomorrow during advisory.  There will not be events today.

Student Council meeting today in the office meeting room during advisory.

The skating rink will be closed today through Sunday due to the warm weather.

January 29, the Junior Class is sponsoring a meal at the Groton vs Sisseton basketball game.  Five dollars for a pork sandwich, chips and a bar.  Three dollars for an extra sandwich.  Reminder to Juniors to bring your $5 and a pan of bars, cut and wrapped in saran wrap to the office by 4:00 p.m. 

The senior class pizza party (for achieving 1st place in Jungle Days during Homecoming) will be today in the arena lobby during 2nd lunch.  Pizza will be provided, bring your own pop or water.

Seniors remember to turn in 4 senior pictures to Mrs. Hanten by Friday, February 5:
1 head and shoulder picture for the yearbook
1 head and shoulder picture for the wall composite
2 pictures for the senior slide show

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

Winter Fest Dress Up Days:
Friday: I Hate Winter Day

February 2nd there will be a sloppy joe, chips, and bars supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.  Free will offering.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.
There will be a silent auction in conjunction with the spaghetti supper benefit.

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today if you are still interested.
 
Good luck to the girls’ basketball teams at Sisseton today.  Players will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.

Good luck to the wrestlers today at the Groton Triangular.
 

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 27

Grades 9-12 students will go to the old gym during advisory for Winterfest activities after attendance is taken today through Friday.

Chapter MathCounts meets Thursday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

January 29, the Junior Class is sponsoring a meal at the Groton vs Sisseton basketball game.  Five dollars for a pork sandwich, chips and a bar.  Three dollars for an extra sandwich.  Reminder to Juniors to bring your $5 and a pan of bars, cut and wrapped in saran wrap to the office by 4:00 p.m. 

The senior class pizza party (for achieving 1st place in Jungle Days during Homecoming) will be on Thursday in the arena lobby during 2nd lunch.  Pizza will be provided, bring your own pop or water.

Seniors remember to turn in 4 senior pictures to Mrs. Hanten by Friday, February 5:
1 head and shoulder picture for the yearbook
1 head and shoulder picture for the wall composite
2 pictures for the senior slide show

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

Table talks is today.

Winter Fest Dress Up Days: Jan. 25-29
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: I Hate Winter Day

February 2nd there will be a sloppy joe, chips, and bars supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.  Free will offering.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.
There will be a silent auction in conjunction with the spaghetti supper benefit.
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today if you are still interested.

Monday, January 25, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 25

Middle School Students, you may again use your cell phones during the lunch period.  Any other incidents of misuse will result in loss of privileges for the remainder of the year.

Congratulationsto Keri P for placing 4th in Extemp Speaking this weekend in Watertown.

Seniors remember to turn in 4 senior pictures to Mrs. Hanten by Friday, February 5:
1 head and shoulder picture for the yearbook
1 head and shoulder picture for the wall composite
2 pictures for the senior slide show

Chapter MathCounts practice Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

Table talks is Wednesday.

Winter Fest Dress Up Days: Jan. 25-29
Tuesday: Jersey/Sports Day
Wednesday: Camo Day
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: I Hate Winter Day

February 2nd there will be a sloppy joe, chips, and bars supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.  Free will offering.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.
There will be a silent auction in conjunction with the spaghetti supper benefit.

Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.   See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

Photos for the December Students of the Month Today during Advisory in Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.  6th – Trista Keith, 7th  Sage Mortenson, 8th – KaSandra Pappas, 9th - AnneMarie Smith, 10th – Hannah Lewandowski, 11th – Trey Wright, 12th – Carly Wheeting
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
Feb.                 Presentation, BHSU, Augustana, Black Hills State, USF, Northern
Feb                  Questbridge (high achieve, income qualify 11th gr.) www.questbridge.org
Feb. 1              SDSM&T
Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships
Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship
Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html
Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel) scholarships – child or grandchild of veteran, warriors scholarship,
Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship
Feb. 13            Stratford Community Theatre (emailed 1/12/16)
Feb. 15            Basin Electric/Northern Electric www.northernelectric.coop
Feb. 15            Lake Region Electric www.lakeregion.coop
Feb. 17            Groton Common Local Applications – Eastern Star, Lions, Masonic
Lodge  ,Gwendolyn O’Connor Broman Memorial
Feb. 17            Groton Common Local Applications with Essays
                        Memorials – Lisa Sippel, Kay and David Donovan, Beck, John Westby,
Barry Schuring, Rob Luecke, Brenda Harms, Vicki Strom, Renee McKiver, Susan Clawson Grace
                        Alumni Scholarships – Irvin Fliehs Memorial, Darlene Raap Memorial,
                        Class of 1969, Edna Bugner Memorial, Groton Community Fund,
                        Sammuli- Rix Memorial, Wilfred N. and Lucille A. Heinz Memorial, Don Bartz
                        Groton Area School Employee Teaching
                        Groton Phyllis J. Jark Memorial Teaching Major
Feb. 17            Groton Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb. 17            Groton PEO Scholarship – female
Feb. 19            Yankton College www.yanktoncollege.org
Feb. 25            Northern (need be accepted before March 1)
Feb. 29            Buick Achievers – engineering, tech, design automotive industry

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 19

Please do not send students to the art room this week unless they have a pass from Mrs. Nyberg.

ICU will be held in Mrs. Honerman’s room today.

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

Congrats to Braden F and KaSandra P for being selected into the SD Middle School All State Band!

Junior Class Prom Committee will meet today and Thursday in Mrs. Kurtz's room during advisory.  

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Winter Fest Dress Up Days: Jan. 25-29
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Jersey/Sports Day
Wednesday: Camo Day
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: I Hate Winter Day

February 2nd there will be a spaghetti supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, January 23.  Sign up at www.sdstate.edu/juniorday  Great chance to explore the school and learn about academics and extracurriculars.


 Congratulations to the December Students of the Month!  6th – Trista K, 7th  Sage M, 8th – KaSandra P, 9th - AnneMarie S, 10th – Hannah L, 11th – Trey W, 12th – Carly W


Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
11:00               Tuesday, Jan. 19th                  Lake Area Technical
1:15                 Friday, Jan. 22nd                      Northern State University

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University                         
Feb.                 Presentation, BHSU, Augustana, Black Hills State, USF
Feb                  Questbridge (high achieve, income qualify 11th gr.) www.questbridge.org
Feb. 1              SDSM&T
Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships
Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship
Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html
Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel) scholarships – child or grandchild of veteran, warriors scholarship,
Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship
Feb. 13            Stratford Community Theatre (emailed 1/12/16)

Monday, January 18, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 18

Congratulations to Jasmine S for being selected South Dakota Snow Queen Third Runner-Up on Saturday!

Please do not send students to the art room this week unless they have a pass from Mrs. Nyberg.

Reminder-Year Book meeting during Advisory to meet the new Jostens Rep.

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

The JH Boys B-ball games scheduled with Leola/Frederick at Groton today has been CANCELLED! 

Jostens will be back on Tuesday, January 19 from 8:00 – 9:00 for sophomores, juniors and seniors to place orders.  You will meet in the office meeting room. 

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible. 

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

Junior Class Prom Committee will meet this Tuesday and Thursday in Mrs. Kurtz's room during advisory.  

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Winter Fest Dress Up Days: Jan. 25-29
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Jersey/Sports Day
Wednesday: Camo Day
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: I Hate Winter Day

February 2nd there will be a spaghetti supper at the Groton vs Langford basketball game as a fundraiser for the Padfield family.   If you would like to help please contact Pastor Thomas at the Methodist Church.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, January 23.  Sign up at www.sdstate.edu/juniorday  Great chance to explore the school and learn about academics and extracurriculars.
 
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen.  YBA is a 1 week program held in June in which students learn about economic, management, and market-oriented issues.  It is a leadership experience in which all students (regardless of what career interest area) will benefit.  Cost is $250 but financial assistance is available if needed.  See Mrs. Sternhagen for the application.

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
11:00               Tuesday, Jan. 19th                  Lake Area Technical
1:15                 Friday, Jan. 22nd                      Northern State University

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University                         
Feb.                 Presentation, BHSU, Augustana, Black Hills State, USF
Feb                  Questbridge (high achieve, income qualify 11th gr.) www.questbridge.org
Feb. 1              SDSM&T
Feb. 1              Monsanto Grow Ag Leaders http://www.americasfarmers.com/ and FFA.org/scholarships
Feb. 1              Groton Community Service Scholarship
Feb. 1              Dakota Corp Scholarship  http://www.sdbor.edu/dakotacorps/apply.html
Feb. 1              FFA National Scholarships https://www.ffa.org/programs/grantsandscholarships/Scholarships/Pages/default.aspx
Feb.                 American Legion Auxiliary – to local Auxiliary (Jan Seibel) scholarships – child or grandchild of veteran, warriors scholarship,
Senior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship, Non-Traditional Student Member of Legion or Auxiliary, Junior Member Thelma Foster Scholarship
Feb. 13            Stratford Community Theatre (emailed 1/12/16)

Monday, January 11, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 11

All 8th grade students meet in the gym 5th hour today for your health and PE classes. 

Wrestling pictures at 3:45 today.

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

FBLA meeting Wednesday, January 13th during advisory in Ms. Lingbeck's room.

Jostens will meet with sophomores and juniors in the old gym at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 15th to talk about class rings.  The seniors meeting will follow to talk about graduation.  Tuesday, January 19, sophomores, juniors and seniors can place orders from 8:00 – 9:00 in the office meeting room. 

All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible.

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

The January FCCLA meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12 during advisory.

We are missing computer # J1522.  If you see it please bring it to the office.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Good luck to the boys’ basketball teams to day against Tiospa Zina.

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, January 23.  Sign up at www.sdstate.edu/juniorday  Great chance to explore the school and learn about academics and extracurriculars.
 
Grades 9-12:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today if you have any more Class changes
 
Grade 9:  Please return your sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Caroline G,  Jodi H, Spencer J, Wyatt L
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University       

Friday, January 8, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 8

Jostens will meet with sophomores and juniors in the old gym at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 15th to talk about class rings.  The seniors meeting will follow to talk about graduation.  Tuesday, January 19, sophomores, juniors and seniors can place orders from 8:00 – 9:00 in the office meeting room. 
All overdue books need to be turned in or renewed as soon as possible.

Any student that is already registered or plans to register for a dual credit course must see Mrs. Sternhagen

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

There will be a show choir meeting during advisory on Friday.

The January FCCLA meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12 during advisory.

We are missing computer # J1522.  If you see it please bring it to the office.

The deadline for dual credit registration is Monday, January 11th.  I need to have all applications by January 8th.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$50.00 for the book.
$5.00 for personalization and
$3.00 for any icon they want added to their cover.
These sale prices will be good until the end of the 1st Semester (January 8th)
After January 8th - the prices of the book will go up.  New prices will be
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Good luck to the boys’ basketball teams against Milbank today. 

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team at the Redfield Classic on Saturday

Good luck to the 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams at the Groton jamboree on Saturday. 

Good luck to the wrestlers an Saturday at Miller. 

Grade 11:  SDSU Junior Day Saturday, January 23.  Sign up at www.sdstate.edu/juniorday  Great chance to explore the school and learn about academics and extracurriculars.
 
Grades 9-12:  See Mrs. Sternhagen today if you have any more Class changes
 
Grade 9:  Please return your sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Caroline G,  Jodi H, Spencer J, Wyatt L
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University       

Thursday, January 7, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 7

Boys’ basketball players need to report to advisory then go the gym today. 

Any student that is already registered or plans to register for a dual credit course must see Mrs. Sternhagen

The South Dakota 4-H is sponsoring a Quotes to Live By Contest for students in grades 4, 7, and 9. For more information see Ms. Seeklander.

There will be a show choir meeting during advisory on Friday.

The January FCCLA meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12 during advisory.

We are missing computer # J1522.  If you see it please bring it to the office.

The deadline for dual credit registration is Monday, January 11th.  I need to have all applications by January 8th.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$50.00 for the book.
$5.00 for personalization and
$3.00 for any icon they want added to their cover.
These sale prices will be good until the end of the 1st Semester (January 8th)
After January 8th - the prices of the book will go up.  New prices will be
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Good luck to the girls’ basketball team at Milbank tonight. 

Good luck to the wrestlers at Groton tonight.

Grades 9-12:  Class changes can be made today and tomorrow with Mrs. Sternhagen
 
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 9:  Please return pathway sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Caroline G, Jodi H, Lucas H,  Spencer J,  Clayton K,  Wyatt L
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Taryn R, Keri P, Kaili A, Lily C, Aubray H, Katie M, Alexia M, Hai K, Jack M
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 6               JFK Courage http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Jan. 7               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 6

Good luck to Megan M and Trey W as they compete on the South Dakota State Hippology team at the national competition in Denver this weekend!

ICU will be held in Mrs. Honerman's classroom today (Wed.) during advisory as well as after school.

Jr. Class Prom meeting in Mrs. Kurtz room today (Wednesday) during advisory. 

The January FCCLA meeting will be on Tuesday, Jan. 12 during advisory.

On some lunch/breakfast menus is shows no school on January 22, that is an error.  We do have school all day on January 22. 

Student Council meeting on Wednesday during Advisory in the office meeting room.

We are missing computer # J1522.  If you see it please bring it to the office.

Bonus point’s slips from Parent/Teacher Conferences will be handed out on Wednesday in your English class. 

The deadline for dual credit registration is Monday, January 11th.  I need to have all applications by January 8th.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$50.00 for the book.
$5.00 for personalization and
$3.00 for any icon they want added to their cover.
These sale prices will be good until the end of the 1st Semester (January 8th)
After January 8th - the prices of the book will go up.  New prices will be
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Table Talks will be on Wednesdays.

Grades 9-12:  Class changes can be made today and tomorrow with Mrs. Sternhagen
 
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Applications are due Jan. 26 to Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 9:  Please return pathway sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Caroline G, Jodi H, Lucas H,  Spencer J,  Clayton K,  Wyatt L
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Taryn R, Keri P, Kaili A, Lily C, Aubray H, Katie M, Alexia M, Hai K, Jack M
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
 Jan.                 American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 6               JFK Courage http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Jan. 7               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 5, 2016

On some lunch/breakfast menus is shows no school on January 22, that is an error.  We do have school all day on January 22. 

Student Council meeting on Wednesday during Advisory in the office meeting room.

We are missing computer # J1522.  If you see it please bring it to the office.

Bonus point’s slips from Parent/Teacher Conferences will be handed on Wednesday in your English class. 

The deadline for dual credit registration is Monday, January 11th.  I need to have all applications by January 8th.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$50.00 for the book.
$5.00 for personalization and
$3.00 for any icon they want added to their cover.
These sale prices will be good until the end of the 1st Semester (January 8th)
After January 8th - the prices of the book will go up.  New prices will be
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Table Talks will be on Wednesday.

Grades 10-12:  Columbia University, New York, student representative Jadrian Guy will be in Groton to talk about the school on January 12 at 1 pm in the conference room.  If you are interested in Columbia University please stop by and talk with him. 
 
Grades 9-12:  Class changes can be made on Wednesday and Thursday this week with Mrs. Sternhagen
 
Grade 11:  Youth Business Adventure:  Mrs. Sternhagen will talk about this program next week on Thursday during English 11.  If you are interested in going you can see Mrs. Sternhagen now or wait until next week.   Applications will be due to Mrs. Sternhagen by Jan. 26
 
Grade 9:  Please return your sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Caroline G, Jodi H, Lucas H,  Spencer J,  Clayton K,  Wyatt L, Micah P,  Detention starts next week.
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grades 9-12 StudentsWhen making class changes please keep in mind the requirements for the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship – 4 math, 4 science, 2 CTE or language, no final grade below a C and B GPA average.  24 on ACT.
 
Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Taryn R, Keri P, Kaili A, Lily C, Aubray H, Katie M, Alexia M, Hai K, Jack M
 
Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
11:00               Tuesday, Jan. 19th                  Lake Area Technical

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 6               JFK Courage http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Jan. 7               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University                         

Monday, January 4, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin January 4, 2016

Lunch Line Order Changes – 1st Lunch  7, 6, 8    2nd Lunch 12, 11, 10, 9

MathCounts meets Tuesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

Yearbooks are for sale at the business office. 
$50.00 for the book.
$5.00 for personalization and
$3.00 for any icon they want added to their cover.
These sale prices will be good until the end of the 1st Semester (January 8th)
After January 8th - the prices of the book will go up.  New prices will be
$55.00 for the book
$ 5.00 for personalization
$ 3.00 for Icons

Good luck to the Girls’ Basketball teams against Langford tonight.

Table Talks will be on Wednesday.

Grades 10-12:  Columbia University, New York, student representative Jadrian Guy will be in Groton to talk about the school on January 12 at 1 pm in the conference room.  If you are interested in Columbia University please stop by and talk with him. 
 
Grades 9-12:  Class changes can be made on Wednesday and Thursday this week with Mrs. Sternhagen
 
Grade 9:  Please return your sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Caroline G, Alexa H, Jodi H, Lucas H,  Spencer J, Jeremy J, Clayton K,  Wyatt L, Micah P,  Detention starts next week.
 
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the Feb. 6, 2016 test is due online by Jan. 8.  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.  Other test dates are: April 9 (Groton) and June 11.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
 
Grades 9-12:  When making class changes please keep in mind the requirements for the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship –4 math, 4 science, 2 CTE or language, no final grade lower than a C, B average GPA, plus a 24 on the ACT = 6500 over 4 years for a SD school.
Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Taryn Rossow,Keri Pappas, Kaili Aberle, Lily Cutler, Aubray Harry, Katie Miller, Alexia Musch, Hai Ku, Jack McKiver
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
Jan.                  American Legion www.legion.org/needalift 
Jan.                  Mt. Marty, School of Mines
Jan. 6               JFK Courage http://www.jfklibrary.org/Education/Profile-in-Courage-Essay-Contest.aspx
Jan. 7               GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship  www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarships
Jan. 11             Kiwanis Educational Foundation to me (emailed on 12/7/15)
Jan. 13             SDSU  https://www.sdstate.edu/admissions/financing/aid/scholarships.cfm
Jan. 15             Davis Bahcall https://doe.sd.gov/secretary/DAVIS-BAHCALL.aspx
Jan. 15             Augustana
Jan. 19             SD Engineering Society www.sdes.org
Jan. 22             Dakota Wesleyan University