MS/HS Bulletin March 27, 2015

Student Bulletin

The following student MUST return picture money or picture packets!!

6^th  Grade  - Hunter M, Navaeh P

10^th  Grade –  Kayla F, Joe G

Grades 6-12 girls interested in playing soccer next year, there will be meeting in Mrs. Hanten’s classroom during advisory.  Please check in with your advisory teacher before you go to the meeting. 

SENIORS:  We will be taking a senior class picture on Tuesday, March 31 - beginning of 2nd hour.  You will be dismissed by intercom to the arena.  If you have senior privileges that hour - you need to come for the picture before you leave.  Wear your black senior shirts.  If you did not order one, just wear a black shirt or GT shirt.  Thank you.

Ketterling Photography has a new link to their online sports photos:  www.ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com   . 

Those boys interested in Boys' State should go to the Legion on Monday, March 30th at 6:30: Adam H, Dustin D, Brody S, Chris Z, Hayden A, Brady G, and Kyle M

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals 5K Walk/Run/Bike or Relays will be Saturday April 18.  Deadline for t-shirt guarantee is April 2.  There are registration sheets in the office. 

Good luck to the Debate Team at State Debate at Huron. 

Testing 2015:

All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing. 

Schedule by Date

March 26-27                6^th Grade Math                        Mr. Lance Hawkins

March 26-27                8^th Grade Math                        Mrs. Cheryl Hanson

March 30-31, April 1  7^th Grade ELA                         Mrs. Jan Seibel

March 30-31, April 2  11^th Grade ELA                       Mrs. Sarah Hanten

March 30-31-April 1   8^th Grade Science                    Mr. Lance Hawkins

Grades 6-8 will test periods 1-4 (will eat 2^nd lunch) and periods 5-advisory.  Grade 11 will test periods 1-4 and 5-advisory.

Scholarship Winners – Class of 2015

1.    Groton Chamber of Commerce Winners:  Spencer K and Wyatt L as recipients of the Groton Chamber of Commerce Scholarships of $500.  Please contact Mandy Boe at Wells Fargo about speaking to the Chamber of Commerce.
2.    2015 Eastern Star Scholarship Winners – Kathleen G and Breanna M.  Scholarships of $200 will be awarded 2^nd semester.  Thank you’s to Jerrie Vedvei.

3.    Groton PEO local scholarship of $500 to Kasey Waage.

4.    Katie L was chosen by the Groton PAC as the PAC Volunteer scholarship recipient.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info

March 30         Crazy Horse summer program www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

March 31         South Brown Conservation District Robert Knickerehm Ag Scholarship

March 31        Early Deadline for Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com

March 31         Karst Memorial Ag Scholarship (emailed to you January 27)

March 31         SDSU Hach Undergrad Chemistry Teacher Training Scholarship

March 31         Scottish Rite (emailed to you 1/26/15)

March 31         IHELP drawing http://www.slfc.com/iHELP_Scholarship-South%20Dakota.pdf

April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8

Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Recommendations must

                        Be in sealed envelopes with name across seal.  Mail to Sioux Falls.

March 30         I will mail submitted Hopps Dow to Sioux Falls – if you bring the app to                          me by this date.

April 1             Groton Area Memorial Scholarships

                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student

                        Jean Conley Brokaw  - Day County resident

Jerald W. Peterson – Bristol School - turn in to Mrs. Sternhagen

                        (no names)

April 1             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/23) or www.jamesvalley.com

April 1             LATI                          

April 1          SE Tech    

MS/HS Bulletin March 26

Student Bulletin

The following student MUST return picture money or picture packets!!

6^th  Grade  - Amber D, Alyssa F, Hunter M, Navaeh P

7^th  Grade - Joe G, Colby M

10^th  Grade –  Kayla F, Joe G, Alexis H, Katie K,  LaTasha M

Ketterling Photography has a new link to their online sports photos:  www.ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com   . 

Short football meeting for grades 8-11 on Thursday at 3:20 in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.

Any girl who is interested in golfing this spring should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room during advisory on Thursday.

Those boys interested in Boys' State should go to the Legion on Monday, March 30th at 6:30: Adam H, Dustin D, Brody S, Chris Z, Hayden A, Brady G, and Kyle M

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals 5K Walk/Run/Bike or Relays will be Saturday April 18.  Deadline for t-shirt guarantee is April 2.  There are registration sheets in the office. 

Testing 2015:

All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing. 

Schedule by Date

March 26-27                6^th Grade Math                        Mr. Lance Hawkins

March 26-27                8^th Grade Math                        Mrs. Cheryl Hanson

March 30-31, April 1  7^th Grade ELA                         Mrs. Jan Seibel

March 30-31, April 2  11^th Grade ELA                       Mrs. Sarah Hanten

March 30-31-April 1   8^th Grade Science                    Mr. Lance Hawkins

Grades 6-8 will test periods 1-4 (will eat 2^nd lunch) and periods 5-advisory.  Grade 11 will test periods 1-4 and 5-advisory.

Scholarship Winners – Class of 2015

1.    Groton Chamber of Commerce Winners:  Spencer K and Wyatt L as recipients of the Groton Chamber of Commerce Scholarships of $500.  Please contact Mandy Boe at Wells Fargo about speaking to the Chamber of Commerce.
2.    2015 Eastern Star Scholarship Winners – Kathleen G and Breanna M.  Scholarships of $200 will be awarded 2^nd semester.  Thank you’s to Jerrie Vedvei.

3.    Groton PEO local scholarship of $500 to Kasey W.

4.    Katie L was chosen by the Groton PAC as the PAC Volunteer scholarship recipient.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info

March 30         Crazy Horse summer program www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

March 31         South Brown Conservation District Robert Knickerehm Ag Scholarship

March 31        Early Deadline for Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com

March 31         Karst Memorial Ag Scholarship (emailed to you January 27)

March 31         SDSU Hach Undergrad Chemistry Teacher Training Scholarship

March 31         Scottish Rite (emailed to you 1/26/15)

March 31         IHELP drawing http://www.slfc.com/iHELP_Scholarship-South%20Dakota.pdf

April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8

Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Recommendations must

                        Be in sealed envelopes with name across seal.  Mail to Sioux Falls.

March 30         I will mail submitted Hopps Dow to Sioux Falls – if you bring the app to me by this date.

April 1             Groton Area Memorial Scholarships

                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student

                        Jean Conley Brokaw  - Day County resident

Jerald W. Peterson – Bristol School - turn in to Mrs. Sternhagen

                        (no names)

April 1             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/23) or www.jamesvalley.com

April 1             LATI                          

April 1             SE Tech    

MS/HS Bulletin March 25

Student Bulletin

The following student MUST return picture money or picture packets!!

6^th  Grade  - Amber D, Alyssa F, Hunter M, Navaeh P

7^th  Grade - Joe G, Colby M

10^th  Grade –  Kayla F, Joe G, Alexis H, Katie K,   LaTasha M

Ketterling Photography has a new link to their online sports photos:  www.ketterlingphotography.shootproof.com   . 

Short football meeting for grades 8-11 on Thursday at 3:20 in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.

The following students meet today in the physics room for a Post Prom planning meeting after you check in with your advisory teacher:  Katie G, Maggie S, Kari H, Luke S, Breanna M, Wyatt L. Aaron S and Katie L.  

Any girl who is interested in golfing this spring should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room during advisory on Thursday.

Those boys interested in Boys' State should go to the Legion on Monday, March 30th at 6:30: Adam H, Dustin D, Brody S, Chris Z, Hayden A, Brady G, and Kyle M

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals 5K Walk/Run/Bike or Relays will be Saturday April 18.  Deadline for t-shirt guarantee is April 2.  There are registration sheets in the office. 

Testing 2015:  Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and DSTEP All students will need headsets – please bring these to school.    Bring other work to do after you are finished testing. 

All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing. 

Schedule by Date

March 26-27                6^th Grade Math                        Mr. Lance Hawkins

March 26-27                8^th Grade Math                        Mrs. Cheryl Hanson

March 30-31, April 1  7^th Grade ELA                                    Mrs. Jan Seibel

March 30-31, April 2  11^th Grade ELA                      Mrs. Sarah Hanten

March 30-31-April 1   8^th Grade Science                    Mr. Lance Hawkins

DSTEP science testing grades 8 and 11 will take place during science class. 

Half the students will test in the morning and half will test in the afternoon.  Grades 6-8 will test periods 1-4 (will eat 2^nd lunch)  and periods 5-advisory.  Grade 11 will test periods 1-4 and 5-advisory.

Grades 10-12 and parents:  Service Academy Day Saturday, March 28 Room 101, Michelson Center at Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls from 9-11:30 a.m.  Information will provided on the nation’s five service academies.  RSVP michele_mustain@rounds.senate.gov or at 605-336-0486

Grades 12:  This new technical school program Build Dakota  http://www.builddakotascholarships.com/ - Early deadline is March 31 – Seniors please check your email.

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

March 25         NSU  Howard Wood http://www.northern.edu/financialaid/Pages/otherscholarships.aspx

March 26         Marlin L. Johnson Memorial (Aberdeen Gun Club member)

March 28         Web Water http://www.webwater.org/web-water-scholarship-info

March 30         Crazy Horse summer program www.usd.edu/summer-school/crazy-horse.cfm

March 31         South Brown Conservation District Robert Knickerehm Ag Scholarship

March 31         Early Deadline for Build Dakota http://www.builddakotascholarships.com

March 31         Karst Memorial Ag Scholarship (emailed to you January 27)

March 31         SDSU Hach Undergrad Chemistry Teacher Training Scholarship

March 31         Scottish Rite (emailed to you 1/26/15)

March 31         IHELP drawing http://www.slfc.com/iHELP_Scholarship-South%20Dakota.pdf

April 1             Groton Hopps Dow Scholarship http://www.sfacf.org/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?CategoryID=8

Reminder that this goes to two Groton students.  Recommendations must

                        Be in sealed envelopes with name across seal.  Mail to Sioux Falls.

March 30         I will mail submitted Hopps Dow to Sioux Falls – if you bring the app to                          me by this date.

April 1             Groton Area Memorial Scholarships

                        Groton Area Anthony O Brokaw – Groton student

                        Jean Conley Brokaw  - Day County resident

Jerald W. Peterson – Bristol School - turn in to Mrs. Sternhagen

                        (no names)

April 1             James Valley Telecommunications (emailed 1/23) or www.jamesvalley.com

April 1             LATI                          

April 1             SE Tech          

MS/HS Bulletin March 17

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to Micah P for earning sixteenth place at the South Dakota State MathCounts Competition in Pierre on Saturday, March 14!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton youth, Grades 9 through 12, will meet Wednesday, March 18th for Living Stations practice.

Congratulations to Courtney K for being selected to 1^st NEC Team and Carly W to 3^rd NEC Team.

The girls that are reading during Summer Library this year please check your email and to get in touch with Carla Kjelden:  Maggie S, Kari H, Maddie C, Allison W, Haley U and Jamie K.

The following students need to meet in the Physics Room (Room 302) at the beginning of advisory on Tuesday, March 17th to speak with Mrs. Schwan: Mikaela , Emilie C, Nathan F, Laura G, Alexis G, Maggie S, Erin S, McKenzie M, LaTasha M, Bennett S, Alexis H, Macy K, McClain L, Kellyn F, Sean S, Emily L, Erika H, Brandon K, Jessica B, Madison S, Alex S, Marshall L, Gia G, Mitchel T, Alexis S, Maggie C, Jennie D, Kaitlyn K, Cassandra T, Taylor H, Emily T, Portia K

Debate will be having Wake Up Wednesday on March 18, 2015 in the arena lobby. Cappuccino, puppy chow, and other treats will be available starting at 7:30 AM. Stock up on your treats for the band trip and spring break!

Junior High girls interested in track -- there will be a short meeting today at 3:15 in Mr. Wanner’s room.

There will be a meeting for the current and new National Honor Society members on Wed. March 18 in the conference room during advisory.  Please attend.  Thank you.

Breakfast trays and/or food is not to be taken out of the lunchroom.  Eat in the gym not in the hallways or the classrooms.

Students--look at the dress code in the handbook.  If you choose to wear clothing that is not appropriate (which includes shorts that are too short, spaghetti strap tank-tops, and dresses that are too short) you will be asked to change.  I could easily go through a list of clothing that is inappropriate for school, but I'm expecting you to use your judgment.  If you aren't sure whether something is considered distracting I would be happy to help you.  If your clothing is distracting don't be surprised if you are asked to change.

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals 5K Walk/Run/Bike or Relays will be Saturday April 18.  Deadline for t-shirt guarantee is April 2.  There are registration sheets in the office. 

WANTED: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS INTERESTED IN TRACK AND FIELD.  There will be a meeting in the Computer Lab today at 3:30pm!  Coach Schuring

Pictures or money are due today!

If you choose not to purchase them please return the complete packet.  If you are going to purchase some or all of the pictures money can be turned in to the office. 

Bulletin announcement for students on Testing 2015:

Students Grades 6-7-8- 11 will be taking the Smarter Balanced and DSTEP 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.    Bring other work to do after you are finished testing. 

All backpacks and cell phones must be put away during testing.  Cell phones can not be accessed during testing. 

Schedule by Date

March 23-24-25          6^th Grade ELA                                    Mrs. Mary Johnson

March 23-24-25          8^th Grade ELA                                    Mrs. Jan Seibel

March 26-27                6^th Grade Math                        Mr. Lance Hawkins

March 26-27                8^th Grade Math                        Mrs. Cheryl Hanson

March 30-31, April 1  7^th Grade ELA                                    Mrs. Jan Seibel

March 30-31, April 2  11^th Grade ELA                      Mrs. Sarah Hanten

March 30-31-April 1   8^th Grade Science                    Mr. Lance Hawkins

April 8-9                      11^th Math                                 Mr. Greg Kjellsen

April 8-9                      7^th Math                                   Mrs. Cheryl Hanson

April 13-15                  11^th Science                             Mrs. Kristen Gonsoir

Aberdeen Area Job Fair:  Thursday, March 19 from 12:30 – 5 pm at the Aberdeen Civic Arena.  Ages 16 and older.  Full-time and summer jobs both available.

MS/HS Bulletin March 12

Students--look at the dress code in the handbook.  If you choose to wear clothing that is not appropriate (which includes shorts that are too short, spaghetti strap tank-tops, and dresses that are too short) you will be asked to change.  I could easily go through a list of clothing that is inappropriate for school, but I'm expecting you to use your judgment.  If you aren't sure whether something is considered distracting I would be happy to help you.  If your clothing is distracting don't be surprised if you are asked to change.

3^rd Annual DI Race to Globals 5K Walk/Run/Bike or Relays will be Saturday April 18.  Deadline for t-shirt guarantee is April 2.  There are registration sheets in the office. 

All high school boys’ basketball players should meet in Mr. Kjellsen's room during advisory on Thursday. We will turn in all uniforms and practice jerseys at that time. They should be on hangers.

WANTED: HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS INTERESTED IN TRACK AND FIELD.  There will be a meeting in the Computer Lab on Tuesday, March 17th at 3:30pm!  Coach Schuring

Girls’ basketball meeting on Thursday, during advisory, in Mr. Wanner’s classroom.  Bring your uniforms on a hanger.

Pictures or money are due tomorrow.

If you choose not to purchase them please return the complete packet.  If you are going to purchase some or all of the pictures money can be turned in to the office. 

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the April 18 test is due online by March 13.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton 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.  Test dates are:  April 18 and June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 

MS/HS Bulletin March 4

Student Bulletin

Bonus Points will be handed out in English classes today.  You must use them by Friday, the last day of the quarter. 

Spring Parent's Night Monday, March 9th from 5:00-7:00 pm in the old gym.  Supper will be served!

Please do not park in the east arena parking lot.  Pre-school screening is all this week in the arena lobby area.

The March FCCLA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4 in the FACS room.

Thursday the Groton boys’ will play Tiospa Zina at 7:30 p.m. at Sisseton.  Roncalli and Sisseton will play at 6:00 p.m. 

Below is the direct link to the video for the boys 1A's that Hub City Radio Sports will be broadcasting on Pheasant Country 103.7 in Aberdeen.  Just like last week, this link will be active for the entire 1A tournament.  It’s also available on the front page of ESPNAberdeen.com.

 http://espnaberdeen.com/pages/pages.php?page=128

Grades 7-12:  Volunteers needed to help at the regional DI tournament on March 7 in the areas of concessions and prop monitor throughout the day (10-4).  Please contact Julie.Milbrandt@k12.sd.us if you are interested.

Grade 12 – FAFSA:  Please file right away: www.fafsa.gov 

Grades 10-12 and parents:  Service Academy Day Saturday, March 28 Room 101, Michelson Center at Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls from 9-11:30 a.m.  Information will provided on the nation’s five service academies.  RSVP at 605-336-0486 or michele_mustain@rounds.senate.gov

Grade 12 and parents:  Jackrabbit Takeout 2015 at Max and Erma’s Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5-7 pm.  No RSVP required.  Bring your appetite.

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the April 18 test is due online by March 13.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card. 

Grade 12:  Reminder of the qualifying scores needed for 4-year college placement on the Act (20 in math, 18 in English).   The online program called the Accuplacer is designed to help students avoid placement in remedial courses.  Please see Mrs. Sternhagen. www.collegeboard.com/accuplacer

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

March 1           FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov 

March 6           Groton Kuehnert Scholarships

March 6           Groton Memorial

                        Susan Deanne Weismantel

                        Shawn Weismantel Kramer

                        Ruden Family Ag Related Career

March 6           Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial

March 6           Gordon Horgen Native American Sch. (emailed to you )

March 6           BBB Student of Integrity http://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships/

March 9           Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship www.zonta.org (sent

                        in email on 1/30/15)

March 15         Ashley&Amanda Loban Mem.http://aaloban.com/category/loban-memorial/

March 15         SD Firefighters scholarship (emailed to you on Nov. 19)                 

March 15         SD Farm Bureau  www.sdfbf.org

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

MS/HS Bulletin March 2

Student Bulletin

Family Night March 9th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm!  Supper will be provided.

Table Talk will meet in the FACS room on Tuesday. 

Please do not park in the east arena parking lot.  Pre-school screening is all this week in the arena lobby area.

The March FCCLA Meeting will be on Wednesday, March 4 in the FACS room.

Reminder to not leave your computers unattended in the gym, hallways, or classrooms!

The Prom Committee with meet on Monday during Advisory and possibly for a little bit after school.

National Honor Society applications are due today.  Please give to Mrs. Seibel, Mrs. Erickson or Mrs. Schwan.  Thank you.

Good luck to the Boys’ Basketball team tonight against Milbank at Sisseton.  We play the 2^nd game, 20 minutes after the 4:15 game, so around 6:15. 

Below is the direct link to the video for the boys 1A's that Hub City Radio Sports will be broadcasting on Pheasant Country 103.7 in Aberdeen.  Just like last week, this link will be active for the entire 1A tournament.  Its also available on the front page of ESPNAberdeen.com.
This link will also be the link for the girls 1A championship game.
http://espnaberdeen.com/pages/pages.php?page=128

Grades 7-12:  Volunteers needed to help at the regional DI tournament on March 7 in the areas of concessions and prop monitor throughout the day (10-4).  Please contact Julie.Milbrandt@k12.sd.us if you are interested.

Grade 12 - FAFSA:  Please submit your FAFSA if you have not yet done so!

www.fafsa.gov 

Grades 10-12 and parents:  Service Academy Day Saturday, March 28 Room 101, Michelson Center at Southeast Tech in Sioux Falls from 9-11:30 a.m.  Information will provided on the nation’s five service academies.  RSVP michele_mustain@rounds.senate.gov or at 605-336-0486

Grade 12 and parents:  Jackrabbit Takeout 2015 at Max and Erma’s Monday, March 9, 2015 from 5-7 pm.  No RSVP required.  Bring your appetite.

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the April 18 test is due online by March 13.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen or Groton 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.  Test dates are:  April 18 and June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen – SIGN up Seminar in Mrs. Sternhagen’s office during Advisory on Tuesday, March 3 for anyone wanting to test on April 18^th  (register by March 13^th ).   Bring your computers.  . 

Grades 11-12:  The following college representatives will be in the School Counseling Office to visit with students.  Please make arrangements with your teachers.

March 3                       8:30                 Black Hills State University

March 24                     10:15               University of SD

Grade 12:  Scholarships and Awards

March 1           FAFSA Priority deadline for many SD schools www.fafsa.gov 

March 3           Groton Kuehnert Scholarships

March 3           Groton Memorial

                        Susan Deanne Weismantel

                        Shawn Weismantel Kramer

                        Ruden Family Ag Related Career

March 3           Orval and Bernice Smith Memorial

March 6           Gordon Horgen Native American Sch. (emailed to you )

March 6           BBB Student of Integrity http://www.bbb.org/nebraska/for-businesses/programs-services/bbb-awards-pages/student-of-integrity-award-scholarships/

March 9           Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Scholarship www.zonta.org (sent

                        in email on 1/30/15)