MS/HS Bulletin September 2

Student Bulletin

Order forms for “Jungle” shirts are in the library.

There will be an FBLA meeting in room 214 during advisory for all of those who are interested.  

Any 7th, 9th, 11th grade, or new students involved with fall sports who have not taken the Impact test for concussions should see Mrs. Dennert Monday to schedule a time

Reminder -- if you are going to be gone from school you need to get a make-up slip from the office.  It would be best to get your make-up slip/homework the day before you will be gone.

Any cross country runner that did not get a t-shirt order form can pick one up in the office.  Please return them to Mr. Franken by Tuesday with money.

Students--I was very clear in our meeting on the first day of school about my expectations concerning the new cell phone policy.  Either some of you didn't understand or are choosing not to understand.  I explained that if the majority of my day is spent dealing with cell phone issues the privilege would be taken away.  Now, just days into the school year we have had issues.  You have plenty of opportunity throughout the day to use your cell phone.  They will be off during classtime, you will not take pictures in the school building, and you will not use them inappropriately.  This is a major change in policy; you should take care to preserve it.  Consider this your last warning.  If phones continue to find themselves on my desk or I continue to hear of inappropriate usage, cell phones will once again become prohibited in school.  I've given you this privilege; it's up to you to keep it.  Don't ruin this for everyone who is enjoying this new privilege positively and appropriately.   Mrs. Schwan

Please do not drive on the south side of the school while the buses are being loaded.  Thank you.

If you have a pad-a-lock on your locker please let the office know the combination. 

Registration for the 2015 Carnival of Silver Skates will be on Sunday, September 7th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and again on Monday, September 8th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Warming House in Groton. Be looking for your registration form coming to you via email and through the school as well. All participants of the Carnival MUST attend one of these registration dates to be measured for their costumes! Thank you!

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge is presenting “Blue Goose Day” on Sunday, September 14 from 12:00 – 4:00pm.  For more information go to www.fws.gov/refuge/sand_lake.  There is also a poster on the bulletin outside of the office.

Jr. High Dance Team is being offered in Groton this year by the Aberdeen ARCC instructor Gwen Briscoe.  If interested sign up in the office and pick up an information sheet.  Registration is Wednesday, September 3, at the Community Center from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. 

The September FCCLA meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 3 during advisory.  New members are welcome!

Order forms for “Volley for the Cure” t-shirts are on the counter in the office.  They are due Friday, September 19. 

The Student Council sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.  Last day to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Good luck to the Cross Country Team at Britton today.  You will be dismissed at 1:45.

Good luck to the volleyball teams against Ipswich tonight.  “C” game at 5:15 then JV at 6:30 varsity to follow.  The theme for the game tonight is “Jungle”.

Grades 7-12:  All boys and girls soccer players need to bring $5 to Mrs. Sternhagen for parents day gifts.  Parents Day is Saturday September 13.    Bring money on Thursday. 

Grades 10-11:  The following must pay $14 for the PSAT test on October 15.  This is the test you signed up for in May; it is a scholarship competition for juniors and great practice at taking a standardized, timed test.  Bring checks payable to GHS to Mrs. Sternhagen.  Mrs. Sternhagen will bring practice material to you and there are practice books to check out.  Bring checks starting Thursday.

Grade 11:  Marlee J, Katie M, Lily C, Chris Z, Adam H, Halley H, Brody S, Jasmine S, Kiernan M, Josie D, Aaron S, Mikaela B, Emily R, Laura G, Kari H, Aubray H, Angela L, Garrett S, Keegan S, Jayleen L, Jaden O, Allison W, Maggie S, Brady G, Carly W, Megan U

Grade 10:  Kelby H, Patrick G, Lexie H, Jessica A, Kellyn F, Halley C, Keri P, Alex K, Sean S, Erin S, Nathan F, Bennett S, Macy K, Landon M, Kate H, Truth R, Gabbie K, Trevor P, Tevin A

Grade12:  Testing – ACT:  ACT registration for the October 25 test is due online by September 19.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You can test in Aberdeen or Groton.  Be sure to list Groton as your home school and as the testing site (if you want to test here).  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Upcoming Test dates are:  September 13 (must have registered in August), October 25, and December 13.

Grades 9-12:  Scrubs Camp will be held in Aberdeen at Presentation College on October 14 (register by September 30).  This is a great way to explore health care careers.  Please register early as it fills up right away! http://scrubscamps.sd.gov/images/uploads/Aberdeen10.14.2014regapp.pdf

MS/HS Bulletin August 29

Student Bulletin

Any 7th, 9th, 11th grade, or new students involved with fall sports who have not taken the Impact test for concussions should see Mrs. Dennert Monday to schedule a time

Reminder -- if you are going to be gone from school you need to get a make-up slip from the office.  It would be best to get your make-up slip/homework the day before you will be gone.

Any cross country runner that did not get a t-shirt order form can pick one up in the office.  Please return them to Mr. Franken by Tuesday with money.

Students--I was very clear in our meeting on the first day of school about my expectations concerning the new cell phone policy.  Either some of you didn't understand or are choosing not to understand.  I explained that if the majority of my day is spent dealing with cell phone issues the privilege would be taken away.  Now, just days into the school year we have had issues.  You have plenty of opportunity throughout the day to use your cell phone.  They will be off during classtime, you will not take pictures in the school building, and you will not use them inappropriately.  This is a major change in policy; you should take care to preserve it.  Consider this your last warning.  If phones continue to find themselves on my desk or I continue to hear of inappropriate usage, cell phones will once again become prohibited in school.  I've given you this privilege; it's up to you to keep it.  Don't ruin this for everyone who is enjoying this new privilege positively and appropriately.   Mrs. Schwan

Please do not drive on the south side of the school while the buses are being loaded.  Thank you.

If you have a pad-a-lock on your locker please let the office know the combination. 

Registration for the 2015 Carnival of Silver Skates will be on Sunday, September 7th from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, and again on Monday, September 8th from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Warming House in Groton. Be looking for your registration form coming to you via email and through the school as well. All participants of the Carnival MUST attend one of these registration dates to be measured for their costumes! Thank you!

Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge is presenting “Blue Goose Day” on Sunday, September 14 from 12:00 – 4:00pm.  For more information go to www.fws.gov/refuge/sand_lake.  There is also a poster on the bulletin outside of the office.

Jr. High Dance Team is being offered in Groton this year by the Aberdeen ARCC instructor Gwen Briscoe.  If interested sign up in the office and pick up an information sheet.  Registration is Wednesday, September 3, at the Community Center from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. 

The September FCCLA meeting will be on Wednesday, Sept. 3 during advisory.  New members are welcome!

Order forms for “Volley for the Cure” t-shirts are on the counter in the office.  They are due Friday, September 19. 

Infinite Campus has an available app to download that alerts when changes are made to your profile, such as attendance, grades, etc.  It's another good tool to monitor your own grades to stay on track!  Learn more at https://www.infinitecampus.com/audience/parents-students

The Student Council sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.  Last day to sign up is Wednesday, Sept. 3.

The Lost and Found pile in the office is HUGE.  Everything not claimed by today will be taken to Goodwill.

Good luck to the football team at Parkston tonight.  They will be broadcasting the game on highschool cube.com.  Your fans at home can find the game by searching for Parkston. 

Saturday – Good luck to our soccer teams

Girls Soccer against Pierre at 1:00 – JV at 3:00, ½ game

Boys Soccer against Pierre at 4:00 – JV at 6:00 or following the varsity game

MS/HS Bulletin August 27

Student Bulletin

Order forms for “Volley for the Cure” t-shirts are on the counter in the office.  They are due Friday, September 19. 

Infinite Campus has an available app to download that alerts when changes are made to your profile, such as attendance, grades, etc.  It's another good tool to monitor your own grades to stay on track!  Learn more at https://www.infinitecampus.com/audience/parents-students

There will be an FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) meeting on Thursday, August 28, during Advisory, in room 214 for all of those who are interested. 

There will be an informational meeting for all students grades 7-12 interested in oral interp and debate today in room 308 right after school. If you are interested but cannot attend the meeting after school please see Mrs. Gonsoir prior to the meeting.

The Student Council sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

2014 Girls and Boys Soccer T-shirt order forms are in the office.  They are due today. 

The Lost and Found pile in the office is HUGE.  Everything not claimed by Friday, August 29 will be taken to Goodwill.

Congratulations to the Groton Boys Soccer team for their 4-0 victory last night over Huron. 

Grades 9-12:  Several students have come to me missing required courses in their schedule – PLEASE check your schedules for the required courses:

Grade 9:  Math, English, World History, Physical Science, PE/Health

Grade 10:  Math, English, Geography/Computer, Biology

Grade 11:  Math, English, US History, Chemistry

Grade 12:  English, Government/Personal Finance

You must also take one year of fine arts and one year of language, CTE (tech, facs or ag) to graduate.  For the SD Opportunity Scholarship you must take 4 math, 4 science and 2 language or CTE.   Please see Mrs. Sternhagen with questions. 

Bulletin August 26

Student Bulletin

There will be an FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) meeting on Thursday, August 28, in room 214 for all of those who are interested. 

MathCounts meets Wednesday morning, beginning at 7:45 a.m., in Mrs. Johnson's room #226.

There will be an informational meeting for all students grades 7-12 interested in oral interp and debate on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 in room 308 right after school. If you are interested but cannot attend the meeting after school please see Mrs. Gonsoir prior to the meeting.

There is a Yearbook sign-up sheet on the counter in the office.  Members are needed!!  The first meeting will be Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Donley’s room.

The Student Council sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

2014 Girls and Boys Soccer T-shirt order forms are in the office.  They need to be turned in by Wednesday, August 27.

The Lost and Found pile in the office is HUGE.  Please come and check it out.  Everything not claimed by Friday, August 29 will be taken to Goodwill.

Today is the last day to change schedules.

Good luck to the soccer teams at Huron today. 

Soccer teams will be dismissed at 1:00 and then leave at 1:30 by the weight room doors today.

Bulletin August 25

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to the Boys soccer team for the two wins this weekend.  The boys beat Belle Fourche 7-0 on Friday and St. Tomas More 8-1 on Saturday.    Scoring for the Tigers were James T, Trevor P, Wyatt K, Luke S, Landon L, Tyler S, Martin R, and Cade G. 

There is a Yearbook sign-up sheet on the counter in the office.  Members are needed!!  The first meeting will be Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. in Mr. Donley’s room.

The Student Council sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

2014 Girls and Boys Soccer T-shirt order forms are in the office.  They need to be turned in by Wednesday, August 27.

The Lost and Found pile in the office is HUGE.  Please come and check it out.  Everything not claimed by Friday, August 29 will be taken to Goodwill.

Interested in being part of robotics this year?  The first meeting will be Monday evening, August 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in room 122.  New and returning team members are welcome!  

Sophomores that did not attend the computer meeting on last Tuesday evening must have their parent contact Mrs. Schwan.    

Grades 10 – 12 must have all paperwork completed and handed in before you can get your laptop. 

Tuesday, August, 26 is the last day to change schedules.

MS/HS Bulletin August 22

WELCOME BACK!!

Student Bulletin

2014 Girls and Boys Soccer T-shirt order forms are in the office.  They need to be turned in by Wednesday, August 27.

The Lost and Found pile in the office is HUGE.  Please come and check it out.  Everything not claimed by Friday, August 29 will be taken to Goodwill.

Interested in being part of robotics this year?  The first meeting of GT Robotics for the 2014-2015 season will be Monday evening, August 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM in room 122.  New and returning team members are welcome!  

JH football equipment will be handed out today (Friday) after school on the stage. Practice will start on Monday.

Sophomores that did not attend the computer meeting on Tuesday evening must have their parent contact Mrs. Schwan.    

Grades 10 – 12 must have all paperwork completed and handed in before you can get your laptop. 

Tuesday, August, 26 is the last day to change schedules.

Grades 9-12:  Several students have come to me missing required courses in their schedule – PLEASE check your schedules for the required courses:

Grade 9:  Math, English, World History, Physical Science, PE/Health

Grade 10:  Math, English, Geography/Computer, Biology

Grade 11:  Math, English, US History, Chemistry

Grade 12:  English, Government/Personal Finance

You must also take one year of fine arts and one year of language, CTE (tech, facs or ag) to graduate.  For the Opportunity Scholarship you must take 4 math, 4 science and 2 language or CTE.   Please see Mrs. Sternhagen with questions. 

Mrs. Sternhagen will be gone this afternoon. 

MS/HS Bulletin May 21, 2014

Varsity Track Team must meet in the conference room today during advisory.  Check in with your advisory teacher prior to going to the conference room. 

 

13-14 baseball practice on Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the ball park

 

Reminder...Varsity Girls' Golf pictures will be taken right after school today at the golf course...weather permitting.

 

The MS and HS locker rooms need to be cleaned out.  Take your belongings home!!

 

Today or tomorrow, stop in the office to look in the lost and found boxes.  Some blankets from track are in the office

 

Anyone interested in being a flag girl with the HS marching band next year should see Mrs. Jensen this week.

 

All juniors going on the Washington DC/New York City trip there is a parents/students meeting for Tuesday May 27th at 6:00 in the arena. Students and parents MUST attend.

 

Students if you didn't get an acceleration registration form from Mr. Thorson, please stop by his room to pick one up. Registration forms are due May 22nd and the program starts Monday, June 2nd.

 

There is a Robotics sign-up sheet in the office for the 2014-2015 school year.   Grades 7-12 can sign up. 

 

Grades 8-11 girls’ basketball meeting on today during advisory in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  It will be announced when you are to go to the meeting

 

The Dynamics Dance Team tryouts for the 2014/2015 team will be held on Sunday, June 22 from 4:00 – to 6:00 p.m. with auditions at 6:00 p.m. in the Groton Area Arena.  There is an information sheet and a sign- up sheet in the office. 

 

Jr. High students that are on the ineligibility list must check in with Mrs. Duncan everyday this week. 

 

Final report cards will not be mailed home.  They can be picked up in the office after June 5^th.