MS/HS Bulletin April 14

Congratulations to the following FFA members for placing at the State FFA Convention.

Receiving their State FFA Degree: Brody S, Carly Weeting, Hayden A, Kyle M, Katie M, Hailey H, Kaitlyn R, Hannah W

1st Place Dairy Cattle Evaluation Team
John A - 1st Place Individual
Nicholas A - 7th Place Individual
Miranda H
Brenna J

Trey W - 10th Place Individual in Vet Science

Congratulations to Groton math students for their awards at the 63rd Annual Northern State University Mathematics Contest on Wednesday!

Algebra I 
Kayla J, second place trophy
Kylie K, third place trophy
KaSandra P, honorable mention

Geometry
Micah P, honorable mention
AnneMarie S, honorable mention


Grand March practice will be during ADVISORY on Friday.  Seniors who are involved in Grand March must remain in school during advisory on Friday; your attendance is mandatory.
Meet in the long hallway from the band room to the FACS room and line-up in the order of the Grand March.  A Grand March line-up order list will be posted in the hallways.

Attendance will be taken.  If you are a Junior or Senior and you are not attending the Prom, you will need to stay in your fourth hour class.   

The Elementary PAC is looking for volunteers to help with the school carnival.  It is on Saturday, April 23.  The second shift is 6:00-7:15.  Please contact the elementary school if you would like to get in some volunteer hours. 

Robotics registration forms are in the office.

Juniors or seniors looking for volunteer hours: The library will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 7th and going through July 28th. We are looking for readers on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 10:00-10:15.  On July 5th, the library will be closed, and there will be no story time that week.  If you are interested, please let Dr. Schwan know.  Thanks!

2^nd Annual Army Reserve 5K March/Run/Walk to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of S.D. on Saturday, May 7.  For more information visit www.aberdeenarearunningclub.com. 

No piano lessons for Arlyn Doeden’s students this week.

There will be a free Tdap vaccine for students ages 11-14, who have not previously been vaccinated, on Tuesday, April 26.  Return the completed consent form to the office.  Consent forms are on the counter in the office.  The shots will be given at the HS building.

The gym will not be available for use from Monday, April 11 to Monday, April 18.  The junior class will be decorating for prom.

Boys and girls track memory mates will be taken after school today.

Good luck to the JH track team today at Sisseton.  You will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m.

High School Dual Credit Updates:

• Summer registrations are due to Dr. Schwan by Wednesday, May 18th.
• Fall registrations are due by August 1st.
• Tuition increase, effective fall 2016, to $48.33 per credit.

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals, 5K walk/run or bike event is to be held Saturday, April 23.  Forms are in the office. 

If you would like to model your prom dress in the FCCLA Style Show on Thursday, April 28, please sign up in the FACS room or email Mrs. Tietz.

If you are interested in entertaining at the FCCLA Style Show by singing or playing piano, please contact Mrs. Tietz.
Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books to Mrs. Sternhagen:  Taryn R, Keri P, Kaili A, Lily C, Aubray H, Katie M, Alexia M, Carly W, Megan 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.
April 25           11:00 – 11:30              Northern State University
           
Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 11, 2016 test is due online by May 6, 2016 .  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: Sept, Oct. and Dec.   ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
April 15           Full Circle Ag Careers in Agriculture (see Mrs. Sternhagen)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins. (emailed to you)
                        http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 21           Legends www.legendsforkids.com (emailed on 3/15/16)
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement (emailed 2/1/16)
May 6              Brown County Farm Bureau
May 27            Donald H. Hall (ACT Theatre experience and NSU) emailed 3/27/16
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)