Thursday, March 30, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 30

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools

Girls--shirts with cut-out backs or shirts that are see-through are not good choices to wear to school.  Please see me if you aren't sure if what you're wearing is appropriate and I'll be glad to help you with that decision.

Drivers Ed forms and money must be turned in by Friday, March 31 to the Business Office.

Groton Soccer 2017 shirt order forms are available in the office.  Orders and money are due on Friday, March 31.

Anyone attending prom events, whether you are in Grand March or just attending the dance and post-prom, you must submit a prom agreement and pay your $20/person.  If you have an out-of-town/out-of-school date you must have that form submitted.  If I do not have all of your necessary paperwork and money paid you will not be allowed to attend.  Problems or questions, see me today.  Dr. Schwan

Prom attendees - The grand march will begin this year at 7:00, followed by pictures. There will not be a second walk-through this year.

There will be grand march prom practice on Friday at 11:45 in the old gym.

Students--you have to keep your lockers locked, whether it's your school locker or your gym locker.  With that being said, it appears as though some of you are helping yourselves to others' belongings, and that is unacceptable and is regarded as stealing.  Keep that in mind.  Dr. Schwan.

Any MS Student interested in auditioning for the 1st Annual MS Talent Show-please sign up on the front music door. Auditions are Friday March 31st afterschool. The MS Talent Show will be on Friday April 21st. Please see Mrs. Yeigh if you have any questions!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the SD Science test next week
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

Grade 11 Boys:  SD Boys State will be held in Aberdeen from May 29 – June 2, 2017.  Scholarships for attendees are available.  Boys State is a premier summer program for enabling South Dakota youth’s understanding of the system of government in South Dakota and the United States. In addition to a program that includes sessions led by South Dakota government leaders, the citizens of Boys State create and operate their own mythical state government. All costs are paid by the SD American Legion.   Please register online at http://southdakotaboysstate.com Deadline is April 1.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Found. -involvement in beef industry SDCFScholarships.com
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 7             SD ACTE (tech school scholarship or certain programs at 4 year schools) www.lakeareatech.edu/sdacte/ 

Monday, March 27, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 27

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools

National Honor Society Induction tonight at 7:00 p.m. 

Groton Soccer 2017 shirt order forms are available in the office.

6th grade boys basketball players will meet with Coach Hanson in the arena lobby at 11:35 (during lunch period) on Wednesday, March 29th.

Congratulations to the seven Destination Imagination teams that participated in their State Competition at Pierre over the weekend.
  2nd place - Out of the Boxers - HS Scientific Challenge - Nathan Fjelstad, Trey Wright, Halie Yarborough, Jenifer Fjelstad, AnneMarie Smith, and Emma Donley
 3rd place - DIsfunctional Broad Squad  - Middle Level Fine Arts Challenge - Sage Mortenson, Hailey Monson, Tiara DeHoet, Alyssa Fordham, and Julianna Kosel
 4th place - The Wonderful Nonsense - HS Fine Arts Challenge - Rylie Rosenou, Katlyn Kyar, Kayla Jensen
These teams did a fantastic job representing Groton at the State tournament!

Lunch Line Order Changes Monday, March 27 – 1st Lunch 7, 6, 8       2nd Lunch 9, 12, 11, 10

Juniors and seniors--please consider attending prom even if you do not have plans to go through Grand March.  You are most welcome to attend with or without a date.  A "prom" dress code will still apply (see me if you have questions about this) and you will still be responsible for the $20 which will be returned if you stay through Post Prom.  Please note that the Post Prom activity has changed--we are no longer going to the bowling alley, but instead a hypnotist will perform from 12:30-1:30.  The dance will end at 12:00 and you will have 1/2 hour to change, eat, etc.  You will not be able to leave the building, so plan accordingly.  When the hypnotist has ended, you will move to the library for the prize drawings.  Dr. Schwan

Prom attendees - The grand march will begin this year at 7:00, followed by pictures. There will not be a second walk-through this year.

Students--you have to keep your lockers locked, whether it's your school locker or your gym locker.  With that being said, it appears as though some of you are helping yourselves to others' belongings, and that is unacceptable and is regarded as stealing.  Keep that in mind.  Dr. Schwan.

Any girl interested in golf this spring should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room right after school on Monday, March 27th.

Any MS Student interested in auditioning for the 1st Annual MS Talent Show-please sign up on the front music door. Auditions are Friday March 31st afterschool. The MS Talent Show will be on Friday April 21st. Please see Mrs. Yeigh if you have any questions!

All 3rd quarter incompletes must be complete by Monday, March 27.

Junior High Boys and Girls track will start on Tuesday March 28th right after school in the old gym.

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

Grade 11:  Lake Area Tech Junior Day is March 30.  Mitchell Tech has several visit days – March 30, and July 13. NSU junior visit day is Feb. 17.  USD Junior Days are April 1 and 22. 
 
Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
National Guard                       Wednesday, March 29            12:30 – 1:00
Lake Area Tech                       Wednesday, April 12              11:30 -12:10
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Foundation  -interest and involvement in beef industry
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 11           SD Street Master’s Car Club (emailed on 2/28/17)
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank

Friday, March 24, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 24

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools

Lunch Line Order Changes Monday, March 27 – 1st Lunch 7, 6, 8       2nd Lunch 9, 12, 11, 10

Juniors and seniors--please consider attending prom even if you do not have plans to go through Grand March.  You are most welcome to attend with or without a date.  A "prom" dress code will still apply (see me if you have questions about this) and you will still be responsible for the $20 which will be returned if you stay through Post Prom.  Please note that the Post Prom activity has changed--we are no longer going to the bowling alley, but instead a hypnotist will perform from 12:30-1:30.  The dance will end at 12:00 and you will have 1/2 hour to change, eat, etc.  You will not be able to leave the building, so plan accordingly.  When the hypnotist has ended, you will move to the library for the prize drawings.  Dr. Schwan

Students--you have to keep your lockers locked, whether it's your school locker or your gym locker.  With that being said, it appears as though some of you are helping yourselves to others' belongings, and that is unacceptable and is regarded as stealing.  Keep that in mind.  Dr. Schwan.

Any girl interested in golf this spring should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room right after school on Monday, March 27th.

Any MS Student interested in auditioning for the 1st Annual MS Talent Show-please sign up on the front music door. Auditions are Friday March 31st afterschool. The MS Talent Show will be on Friday April 21st. Please see Mrs. Yeigh if you have any questions!

All 3rd quarter incompletes must be complete by Monday, March 27.

Prom attendees - The grand march will begin this year at 7:00, followed by pictures. There will not be a second walk-through this year.

Sign up for your time slot for the professional prom pictures will be Thursday morning in the library starting at 8:00 a.m.

Junior High Boys and Girls track will start on Tuesday March 28th right after school in the old gym.

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

Grade 11:  Lake Area Tech Junior Day is March 30.  Mitchell Tech has several visit days – March 30, and July 13. NSU junior visit day is Feb. 17.  USD Junior Days are April 1 and 22. 
 
Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.
National Guard                       Wednesday, March 29            12:30 – 1:00
Lake Area Tech                       Wednesday, April 12              11:30 -12:10
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Foundation  -interest and involvement in beef industry
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 11           SD Street Master’s Car Club (emailed on 2/28/17)
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 22

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools


All 3rd quarter incompletes must be complete by Monday, March 27.

Prom attendees - The grand march will begin this year at 7:00, followed by pictures. There will not be a second walk-through this year.

Sign up for your time slot for the professional prom pictures will be Thursday morning in the library starting at 8:00 a.m.

Junior High Boys and Girls track will start on Tuesday March 28th right after school in the old gym.

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD Science test in the next few weeks.  Please make plans to be here during testing as it must be made up.   All students will need headsets – please bring these to school. 
All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing.   All computers must be charged – you will test on your computer! 
 
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 21-22                6th ELA                                   Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22                8th ELA                                   Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24                7th ELA                                   Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24                11th ELA                                 Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

There will be two groups of students for ELA and Math – one will test in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Testing groups will be read to you during English classes and will be posted outside the conference room/computer lab and Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.    

Grades 6, 8, and 11 will test periods 1-3 and periods 5-7.  Grade 7 ELA will test periods 1-2 and 5-6 on Day 1 and periods 1-3 and 5-7 on Day 2.  Grade 7 Math will test periods 1-3 and 5-7 on both days.

The testing schedule will look like this:
ELA and Math
Day 1:  CAT   (Non-performance)
Morning
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
            Afternoon
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
Day 2: Performance (PT)
Morning
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
            Afternoon                    
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
 

Grade 11:  Lake Area Tech Junior Day is March 30.  Mitchell Tech has several visit days – March 30, and July 13. NSU junior visit day is Feb. 17.  USD Junior Days are April 1 and 22. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Foundation  -interest and involvement in beef industry
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 11           SD Street Master’s Car Club (emailed on 2/28/17)
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 21

Groton Area School Patrons,

Official ballots are ready for the upcoming April 11th MS/HS Bond Election.  As a result you may begin voting absentee in person until 5:00 pm the day before the election at the MS/HS Business Office located at 406 North 2nd Street in Groton.  Any application for a ballot by authorized messenger must be received by School Business Manager, Mike Weber, before 3:00 pm on election day.  Voters who can use an authorized messenger are those who are confined due to sickness or disability.

All voters who wish to vote absentee by mail or want to take their ballot with them from the Business Office to vote at home will first have to complete and submit an absentee ballot application.  Voters may contact the School Business Office at (605) 397-2351 for a copy of the application or the form can be printed from the website of the South Dakota Secretary of State at https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/absentee-voting.aspx

With any of the aforementioned voting options, you will be required to provide valid photo identification before receiving your ballot.  Eligible voters not yet registered must do so prior to 5:00 pm, Monday, March 27th.

Mike Weber
Election Superintendent
Groton Area Schools


***There is an orange pickup with its lights on in the arena parking lot.

Sign up for your time slot for the professional prom pictures will be Thursday morning in the library starting at 8:00 a.m.

8th grade FACS students - Remember to go to the FACS room at lunch to get your lasagna!

Congratulations to the following students for becoming members of the National Honor Society:
    Kate Helmer, Trey Wright, Madison Sippel, Hannah Lewandowski, Madilyn Wright,
    Alex Stange, Hattie Weismantel, Jenifer Fjelstad, and Emma Donley

Junior High Boys and Girls track will start on Tuesday March 28th right after school in the old gym.

All students--You are in the lunchroom during lunch.  If you walk home and get back before the bell you return to the lunchroom.  You will not be in the hallways or in classrooms.

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD Science test in the next few weeks.  Please make plans to be here during testing as it must be made up.   All students will need headsets – please bring these to school. 
All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing.   All computers must be charged – you will test on your computer! 
 
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 21-22                6th ELA                                   Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22                8th ELA                                   Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24                7th ELA                                   Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24                11th ELA                                 Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

There will be two groups of students for ELA and Math – one will test in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Testing groups will be read to you during English classes and will be posted outside the conference room/computer lab and Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.    

Grades 6, 8, and 11 will test periods 1-3 and periods 5-7.  Grade 7 ELA will test periods 1-2 and 5-6 on Day 1 and periods 1-3 and 5-7 on Day 2.  Grade 7 Math will test periods 1-3 and 5-7 on both days.

The testing schedule will look like this:
ELA and Math
Day 1:  CAT   (Non-performance)
Morning
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
            Afternoon
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
Day 2: Performance (PT)
Morning
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
            Afternoon                    
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
 

Grade 11:  Lake Area Tech Junior Day is March 30.  Mitchell Tech has several visit days – March 30, and July 13. NSU junior visit day is Feb. 17.  USD Junior Days are April 1 and 22. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Foundation  -interest and involvement in beef industry
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 11           SD Street Master’s Car Club (emailed on 2/28/17)
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank

Monday, March 20, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 20

Congratulations to the following students for becoming members of the National Honor Society:
    Kate Helmer, Trey Wright, Madison Sippel, Hannah Lewandowski, Madilyn Wright,
    Alex Stange, Hattie Weismantel, Jenifer Fjelstad, and Emma Donley

Junior High Boys and Girls track will start on Tuesday March 28th right after school in the old gym.

All students--You are in the lunchroom during lunch.  If you walk home and get back before the bell you return to the lunchroom.  You will not be in the hallways or in classrooms.

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Testing 2017:
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD Science test in the next few weeks.  Please make plans to be here during testing as it must be made up.   All students will need headsets – please bring these to school. 
All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing.   All computers must be charged – you will test on your computer! 
 
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 21-22                6th ELA                                   Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22                8th ELA                                   Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24                7th ELA                                   Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24                11th ELA                                 Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
April 5th                       8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room

There will be two groups of students for ELA and Math – one will test in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Testing groups will be read to you during English classes and will be posted outside the conference room/computer lab and Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.    

Grades 6, 8, and 11 will test periods 1-3 and periods 5-7.  Grade 7 ELA will test periods 1-2 and 5-6 on Day 1 and periods 1-3 and 5-7 on Day 2.  Grade 7 Math will test periods 1-3 and 5-7 on both days.

The testing schedule will look like this:
ELA and Math
Day 1:  CAT   (Non-performance)
Morning
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
            Afternoon
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
Day 2: Performance (PT)
Morning
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
            Afternoon                    
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
 

Grade 11:  Lake Area Tech Junior Day is March 30.  Mitchell Tech has several visit days – March 30, and July 13. NSU junior visit day is Feb. 17.  USD Junior Days are April 1 and 22. 
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)
April 1             SD STE (Information Technology) – emailed to you 3/7/17
April 1             SD Cattlemen’s Foundation  -interest and involvement in beef industry
May 1              Day County Crop Improvement
April 1             Tom and Barbara Paepke Fine Arts and Ag (local)
April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8
Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Online application
April 1             Jean Conley Brokaw – Day County student
                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student
                        Bristol Jerald W. Peterson – student who attended Bristol
April 1             SE Tech                      
April 3             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/12/17)
April 11           SD Street Master’s Car Club (emailed on 2/28/17)
April 14           Crazy Horse Summer University Program http://www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse
April 15           Full circle Ag Careers in Agriculture Scholarship (emailed 1/30/17)
April 15           InsuringBrighter Future.Farmers Union Ins.  www.sdfufoundation.org
                   http://www.fuiagency.com/scholarships
April 15           Horatio Alger SD scholars.horatioalger.org  (emailed 3/19/17)
April 21           NSU Deanna Mauck E-learning http://northern.edu/academics/elearning
May                 SD Opportunity Scholarship (we will fill this out in class)
May 1              Plains Commerce Bank – student to attend SD school, member of bank
 

Thursday, March 9, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 9

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Congratulations to the 6th grade class for winning the Penny War!  The FCCLA and the Society of Lymphoma and Leukemia sends a huge thank you to all who participated!  The 6th grade class will receive ice cream treats on Friday, March 10 during lunch.  After you are finished eating, go to the arena lobby to get your treat!

*There will be a Track & Field Meeting for all 9-12 graders in Room #304 on Tuesday, March 14th at 3:35pm.  If you are interested in participating in Track and Field this spring please plan on attending.  Coach Schuring  

Bonus Points must be used by Friday. 

The sign-up for the prom grand march will be this Wed. at 8:00 a.m. in the library.  There is a $20 prom fee or $40 per couple, which is due when you sign up on Wed.  This fee will be returned to all students who stay through the entire prom and post-prom party.

The March FCCLA Meeting will be on Thursday, March 9 in the FACS room.  Lunch will be served!

The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized.  Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM

Table Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Grade 12:  If you are planning to do the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships (final deadline March 15) and you want Mrs. Sternhagen to complete the ACT/grade information or to write a recommendation, you must have the information sent to her within the next few days so the forms can be submitted TODAY (by March 9).   Create your scholarship account now and send out the online notifications to your recommenders now.  http://www.sfacf.org

Testing 2017:
Schedule by Date
March 8-9                    7th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (computer lab)
March 8-9                    11th Math                                 Greg Kjellsen (conference room)
March 21-22                6th ELA                                   Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22                8th ELA                                   Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24                7th ELA                                   Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24                11th ELA                                 Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)
March 30th                   8th Grade Science                    Lance Hawkins and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
April 6th                       11th Grade Science                  Kristin Gonsoir and Travis Kurth
                                                                                    Computer lab and conference room
There will be two groups of students for ELA and Math – one will test in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Testing groups will be read to you during English classes and will be posted outside the conference room/computer lab and Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.     
Grades 6, 8, and 11 will test periods 1-3 and periods 5-7.  Grade 7 ELA will test periods 1-2 and 5-6 on Day 1 and periods 1-3 and 5-7 on Day 2.  Grade 7 Math will test periods 1-3 and 5-7 on both days.   SD Science testing grades 8 and 11will take place in the morning with half the students in the conference room and half in the computer lab. 
Grade 12:  Anyone needing a copy of their NCRC scores for the Build Dakota App – see Mrs. Sternhagen today!
 
Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards
Opens Jan. 1    Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
March 10         Curtis Marvin Hohn Memorial (emailed on 11/22/16)
March 10         BBB Student of Integrity
http://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships/. (emailed 1/18/17)
March 15         SD Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/
March 15         SD DAR Revolution State Scholarship (emailed 11/29/16)
March 15         LATI                          
March 15         Bellator Titans Scholarship (emailed 12/7/17)
March 15         SD Firefighters Scholarship http://sdfirefighters.org/scholarships.html (emailed 12/5/16)
March 15         Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation www.sfacf.org
March 15         SFACF Cogley Buffington  http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=1
March 15         SFACF Joe Foss http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=3
March 15         SFACF Fred &Marie Christopherson http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=3
March 15         South Dakota Aviation Association & DJ Fischer Foundation Scholarship 
http://www.sdagaviation.com/members.html (emailed 2/2/17)
March 15         SD Farm Bureau  www.sdfbf.org  https://www.sdfbf.org/Programs/Scholarships-and-Awards
March 15         NSU Hatterscheidt http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Documents/hatterscheidt.pdf
March              SD STE (Information Technology)
March 17         Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs (emailed 1/10/17)
March 24         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx
March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info
March 30         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial Aberdeen Gun Club (emailed 1/20/17)
March 31         Robert Knickrehm and Karst Memorial (emailed on 1/31/17)
March 31         IHELP drawing https://www.slfc.com/
March 31         Scottish Rite Book Grant (emailed 1/18/17)

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March 8

No printing to the main computer lab during testing!

Congratulations to the 6th grade class for winning the Penny War!  The FCCLA and the Society of Lymphoma and Leukemia sends a huge thank you to all who participated!  The 6th grade class will receive ice cream treats on Friday, March 10 during lunch.  After you are finished eating, go to the arena lobby to get your treat!

*There will be a Track & Field Meeting for all 9-12 graders in Room #304 on Tuesday, March 14th at 3:35pm.  If you are interested in participating in Track and Field this spring please plan on attending.  Coach Schuring  

Bonus Points for parent/teacher conferences will be handed out in English class today.  They must be used by Friday.

Living Stations Practice for all Catholic High School students will be held Wed. 8th @ 6:30.  Please come and participate.

The sign-up for the prom grand march will be this Wed. at 8:00 a.m. in the library.  There is a $20 prom fee or $40 per couple, which is due when you sign up on Wed.  This fee will be returned to all students who stay through the entire prom and post-prom party.

The March FCCLA Meeting will be on Thursday, March 9 in the FACS room.  Lunch will be served!

Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week.  Make sure they are washed!

The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized.  Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM

Table Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Grade 12:  If you are planning to do the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships (final deadline March 15) and you want Mrs. Sternhagen to complete the ACT/grade information or to write a recommendation, you must have the information sent to her within the next few days so the forms can be submitted by March 9.   Create your scholarship account now and send out the online notifications to your recommenders now.  http://www.sfacf.org

TESTING 2017
Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD Science test in the next few weeks.  Please make plans to be here during testing as it must be made up.   All students will need headsets – please bring these to school.   All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing.   All computers must be charged – you will test on your computer!  Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
 
Schedule by Date
March 8-9                    7th Math (periods 1-3, 5-7)      Jordan Kjellsen (computer lab)
March 8-9                    11th Math (periods 1-3, 5-7)    Greg Kjellsen (conference room)

ELA and Math
Day 1:  CAT   (Non-performance)
Morning
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
            Afternoon
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
Day 2: Performance (PT)
Morning
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
            Afternoon                    
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

MS/HS Bulletin March7

Congratulations to the 6th grade class for winning the Penny War!  The FCCLA and the Society of Lymphoma and Leukemia sends a huge thank you to all who participated!  The 6th grade class will receive ice cream treats on Friday, March 10 during lunch.  After you are finished eating, go to the arena lobby to get your treat!

*There will be a Track & Field Meeting for all 9-12 graders in Room #304 on Tuesday, March 14th at 3:35pm.  If you are interested in participating in Track and Field this spring please plan on attending.  Coach Schuring  

Bonus Points for parent/teacher conferences will be handed out in English class on Wednesday.  They must be used by Friday.

Living Stations Practice for all Catholic High School students will be held Wed. 8th @ 6:30.  Please come and participate.

The sign-up for the prom grand march will be this Wed. at 8:00 a.m. in the library.  There is a $20 prom fee or $40 per couple, which is due when you sign up on Wed.  This fee will be returned to all students who stay through the entire prom and post-prom party.

Congratulations to Keri Pappas for being named the runner up state champion original orator. Keri also placed 5th in domestic extemp. The team of Keri Pappas and KaSandra Pappas placed 5th in the state Public forum debate.

The March FCCLA Meeting will be on Thursday, March 9 in the FACS room.  Lunch will be served!

FBLA meeting Tuesday, March 7th during lunch in Ms. Lingbeck's room.  Bring your own lunch!

Girls’ basketball players turn in your uniforms to Mr. Wanner this week.  Make sure they are washed!

The dates and locations for the public meetings concerning the proposed building project at Groton Area MS/HS have been finalized.  Encourage your parents to attend the meetings.
Thursday, March 9th – Groton Community Center – 7:00 PM

Table Talks on Wednesday.

Summer registration for dual credit is now open.  Applications are on the counter in the office.  Please see Dr. Schwan for questions.

Grade 12:  If you are planning to do the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarships (final deadline March 15) and you want Mrs. Sternhagen to complete the ACT/grade information or to write a recommendation, you must have the information sent to her within the next few days so the forms can be submitted by March 9.   Create your scholarship account now and send out the online notifications to your recommenders now.  http://www.sfacf.org

Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and SD Science test in the next few weeks.  Please make plans to be here during testing as it must be made up.   All students will need headsets – please bring these to school. 
All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing.   All computers must be charged – you will test on your computer! 
 
Bring other work to do after you are finished testing.  
Schedule by Date
March 8-9                    7th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (computer lab)
March 8-9                    11th Math                                 Greg Kjellsen (conference room)
March 21-22                6th ELA                                   Mary Johnson (computer lab)
March 21-22                8th ELA                                   Diane Kurtz (conference room)
March 23-24                7th ELA                                   Jan Seibel (computer lab)
March 23-24                11th ELA                                 Sarah Hanten (conference room)
March 27-28                6th Math                                   Lance Hawkins (computer lab)
March 27-28                8th Math                                   Jordan Kjellsen (conference room)

There will be two groups of students for ELA and Math – one will test in the morning and one in the afternoon.  Testing groups will be read to you during English classes and will be posted outside the conference room/computer lab and Mrs. Sternhagen’s room.    

Grades 6, 8, and 11 will test periods 1-3 and periods 5-7.  Grade 7 will test periods 1-2 and 5-6 on Day 1 and periods 1-3 and 5-7 on Day 2

The testing schedule will look like this:
ELA and Math
Day 1:  CAT   (Non-performance)
Morning
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual
            Afternoon
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
Day 2: Performance (PT)
Morning
                        Group 1           Go to class as usual
                        Group 2           Test in conference/computer room
            Afternoon                    
                        Group 1           Test in conference/computer room
                        Group 2           Go to class as usual