MS/HS Bulletin October 20

Junior high girls' volleyball players: Please return your uniforms to Miss Erickson's room as soon as possible.

Attention Band Students: Please make sure your fines from the first quarter are paid for to receive your report card. The list is posted outside the music room and on Mrs. Yeigh/Mr. Fordham’s door.

FBLA will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday November 9th, in the Groton High School Gym from 8:45-2:30, please contact Ms. Lingbeck or an FBLA member if you would like to schedule an appointment to donate!

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, October 27, 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  Bonus points will be awarded to students whose parents visit with each of their teachers at conferences.  If you have an “A” in a class your parents do not need to see those teachers.  Quarter grades will be used to determine the “A”.

FCCLA is selling fruit, meat, and cheese through Nov. 1.  Contact an FCCLAer to place an order.

The Groton Lions Club is sponsoring a poster contest for all students who will be ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2016.  The contest theme is “A Celebration of Peace.”  All artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches and no larger than 20 inches by 24 inches and must not be matted or framed.  All media are accepted.  No three dimensional entries will be accepted.  The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster is not allowed.  Artist signatures should be written on the back of the poster.  Posters must be submitted by Friday, October 28 for judging.  If you have any questions or wish to participate, see Mr. Schwan.

Any high school student interested in being a tutor for middle school students during 3^rd hour or 11:46 – 12:14.  See Mrs. Sternhagen or Ms. Seeklander.

Flu shots will be given on Thursday, October 27.  Print off a consent form at grotonarea.com or pick up a copy in the office.  Your completed consent form along with a copy of your Medicaid or insurance card needs to be returned to the office by Friday, October 21.

Groton Youth Rally presents Family Night of Champions Spin-Tacular Basketball Show on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Groton Arena.  Tickets are $5 at the door or at DQ.  Family passes are $20. 

Trick or Treater’s are invited to the Golden Living Center on October 31 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.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.
Mitchell Tech              October 26                  8:30 – 9:00
Black Hills State         November 3                9:30 – 10:30
Jamestown U.             November 8                10:00 – 10:30
NDSCS (Wahpeton)  November 8                11:00 – 11:30
DSU                            November 15              1:00 – 1:30
SDSU                          December 7                 1:00 – 1:30

Congratulations to Landon Marzahn and Erin Smith for being named the school winners in the Wendy’s High School Heismann 2016 competition. 
 
Grades 11-12 ASVAB:  Any student interested in taking the ASVAB on Thursday morning, October 27, 2016, please see Mrs. Sternhagen.  This is a test for academics, careers, and military entrance and is given free of charge.

Grade 11:  Hayden Pigors and Emilie Crosby see Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 in Groton or Aberdeen.   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 (7:45).  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 School Counseling Office if you need an extra copy. 
 
Grade 9:  Please return pathway form to Mrs. Sternhagen.

Good luck to the Football team tonight against Parkston!