Tuesday, February 9, 2016

MS/HS Bulletin February 9

Please remind your parents that Thursday are Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1:30 – 8:30 p.m.  Teachers will post grades on Wednesday for conferences.  Your parents will not need to visit with the teachers whose class you have an “A”in.   

Students going to the Music Contest tomorrow will need to load the bus at 7:10 a.m.  The bus will leave at 7:25 a.m.

All seniors, meet with me on Wednesday, February 17th at 3:15 regarding senior privileges.  The meeting will be held in the music room.  Attendance will be taken; if you will be absent it is your responsibility to see me on the 18th or the 19th.  Thank you, Dr. Schwan

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

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

In honor of National FCCLA Week, FCCLA will be sponsoring Mr. & Miss Sweetheart today.  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 2nd.  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. 

Good luck to the boys’ basketball teams at Britton today.   JH team will be dismissed at 2:15 p.m. 

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.

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  

Age 16 or older job:  Golden Living Center is looking to hire a part time dietary aide:  4:30 – 7:30 pm weekdays and weekend shifts.  Work in dining room during and after meals.  Apply online http://www.goldenliving.jobs/

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 application
Feb. 17            National Youth Science Camp www.apply.nysc.org<http://www.apply.nysc.org/
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
March 1           HealthCare Plus Federal Credit union (emailed to you on 1/15/16)
March 1           SD ASA Softball (emailed 2/3/16)
March 1           FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov 
March 1           DSU, MTI
March 1           Foundation for Rural Service (emailed to you on Nov. 5)    
March 1           American Legion Auxiliary College ,Children of Warriors Presidents’

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