MS/HS Bulletin February 8

There will be a FFA meeting tomorrow during Advisory in Mr. Franken’s room.

State MathCounts practice Tuesday and Thursday mornings, beginning at 7:45 a.m.

Congratulations to the Groton MathCounts team of Isaac S, Kayla J, Noah P, and Kaycie H for earning second place in the team portion of the South Dakota Northeast Chapter MathCounts Competition in Brookings on Saturday, thereby advancing to the state competition in Pierre on Saturday, March 12!  Also, congratulations to Isaac Smith for being awarded the sixth place trophy in the countdown round and to Kayla J for placing eighth in the individual portion of the event! Excellent work, mathletes!

The February FCCLA Meeting will be on Monday, Feb. 8 during advisory.

In honor of National FCCLA Week, FCCLA will be sponsoring Mr. & Miss Sweetheart on Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9.  Lollipops can be purchased at lunch and will be passed out Thursday, Feb. 11 during 7th period.  They will be $1.00 for those you want to send to a friend and $2.00 if you want to send anonymously.

3M will be sponsoring activities for the 8th grade class as part of their Engineering Week.  Representatives from the corporation will be in the building on February 24th beginning at 12:30 pm.  Students with last names Barse-Kyar will report to the library conference room from 12:30-2:00, and students with last names Marzahn-Williams will report to the library conference room from 2:00-3:30.

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

Seniors remember to turn in 5 senior pictures to Mrs. Hanten.  Early senior privileges will start on March 2^nd.  No pictures no privileges.
1 head and shoulder picture for the yearbook
1 head and shoulder picture for the wall composite
2 pictures for the senior slide show
1 baby picture for senior slide show

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

Students:  When choosing classes for next fall please keep in mind the requirements for the South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship – (4 math, 4 science, 2 language or 2 CTE).  See Dr. Schwan’s website http://www.annaschwan.com  - 2016-2017 Curriculum Guide.

Good luck to the girls’ basketball teams tonight against Roncalli.

Grades 10-11 Preparing for the Future Presentation - Thursday, February 11, 2016 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the high school computer lab (during conferences).  All sophomores and juniors and parents are invited to listen to a presentation about preparing for the future.  This is a good chance to get a “heads up” on the scholarship process, college apps, and general information.   Hope to see you there!
 
Grade 12:  In order to be eligible for the best financial aid package you must meet your school’s financial aid priority filing dates.   Most SD schools have a priority date of March 1 but some schools (U of  M for example) may have earlier deadlines.   Be sure and go to www.fafsa.gov  

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
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