MS/HS Bulletin April 30

Student Bulletin

FCCLA Style Show tonight at 7:00 in the gym. 

The library will be closing on May 11.  All books need to be turned in on or before May 11. 

Groton Area DI will be serving pork loin sandwiches and hotdogs prior to the Elementary Concert on May 5.  Serving will be from 5-7 pm in the HS gym.

Cheerleader sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

All football players going to the Valley City Team Camp give your registration form to Mr. Wanner this week. 

Groton Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration forms are in the office.

Groton Softball (13 – 18 year olds) registration forms are in the office. 

Congratulations to the 4 year Principal’s Honor Roll Recipients  These students have been on the honor roll every quarter for the 4 years of high school:  Rachel B, Kennedy C, Maddison C, Jackson D, Gabe D, Natalia D, Kyler E, Katie G, Taylor G, Maryn H, Matt K, Courtney K, Jacob M, Kaitlin O, Alyssa S, Luke S, Luke S, Sydney T, Haley U, Kasey W.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Friday May 8 in the arena lobby.

Congratulations to the 2 year Principal’s Honor Roll Recipients  These students have been on the honor roll every quarter for grades 7 and 8:  Kaitlyn A, Jennie D, Tylan G, Taylor H, Shyla L, Samantha M, Alexis S, AnneMarie S, Emily T, Cassandra T.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Monday, May 18 in the arena lobby.

Congratulations to 1 year Principal’s Honor Roll Recipients  These students have been on the honor roll every quarter during 6^th grade: Jack A, Kaden C, Tiara D, Tessa E, Alyssa F, Jasmine G, Trey G, Brooklyn G, Alexis H, Alexa H, Chandler L, Tanae L, Sage M, Samantha P, Kale P, Lucas S, Isaac S, Erin U, Grace W.  These students will have Jungle pizza for lunch on Monday, May 18 in the arena lobby.

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 9-11.   Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is May 2 (must be to Avera St. Luke’s by May 4).  Forms are available from Mrs. Sternhagen.

The following students see Mrs. Sternhagen about Dual Credit: Kaili A, Jayleen L

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Allison W, Devon P,  Taryn R

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 13 test is due online by May 8.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Test dates are:  June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 

MS/HS Bulletin April 29

Student Bulletin

The library will be closing on May 11.  All books need to be turned in on or before May 11. 

Congratulations to the Boys and Girls Track & Field teams for their performances yesterday at the Groton Kiwanis Relays!  The Girls placed 1st in Team Points and Boys placed 2nd....Great Job Athletes!  Also, we had two athletes that received individual awards for their performances!  Audrey Wanner was the Dick Donovan Field Events MVP and Landon Larson was the Jay Swisher Running Events MVP.....Congrats Audrey and Landon! 

Groton Area DI will be serving pork loin sandwiches and hotdogs prior to the Elementary Concert on May 5.  Serving will be from 5-7 pm in the HS gym.

Students planning to watch the Groton JH Track Meet on Thursday, April 30 are reminded of School Board Policy:  Students wishing to attend 6-12 extra-curricular activities during the school day must have a parent notify the office one day in advance.  All work must be completed prior to being excused.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Cheerleader sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

All football players going to the Valley City Team Camp give your registration form to Mr. Wanner this week. 

Groton Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration forms are in the office.

Groton Softball (13 – 18 year olds) registration forms are in the office. 

Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses this summer and/or next year meet in the Physics Room during advisory today.

The following students see Mrs. Sternhagen:  Karla C and Paige P

Congratulations to Maddie C who was selected by the Kiwanis as the Community Service Scholarship recipient. 

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 9-11.   Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is May 2 (must be to Avera St. Luke’s by May 4).  Forms are available from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Devon P, Logan L, Karla C

MS/HS Bulletin April 28

Student Bulletin

Students planning to watch the Groton JH Track Meet on Thursday, April 30 are reminded of School Board Policy:  Students wishing to attend 6-12 extra-curricular activities during the school day must have a parent notify the office one day in advance.  All work must be completed prior to being excused.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Cheerleader sign-up sheet is on the counter in the office.

All football players going to the Valley City Team Camp give your registration form to Mr. Wanner this week. 

Groton Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration forms are in the office.

Groton Softball (13 – 18 year olds) registration forms are in the office. 

Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses this summer and/or next year meet in the Physics Room during advisory on Wednesday, April 29.

Good luck to the track team today.  You will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m.

The following students see Mrs. Sternhagen:  Karla C and Paige P

Congratulations to Maddie Colestock who was selected by the Kiwanis as the Community Service Scholarship recipient. 

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 9-11.   Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is May 2 (must be to Avera St. Luke’s by May 4).  Forms are available from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Devon P, Logan Lane, Karla C

MS/HS Bulletin April 27

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to Taylor G for winning the Students Choice award on Thursday for her colored pencil drawing "Forte" and winning the students choice award on Friday for her charcoal drawing "Why Me" at the Annual All Dakota High School Fine Arts Exhibition at the Granary.

All football players going to the Valley City Team Camp give your registration form to Mr. Wanner this week. 

In addition to individual honors, congratulations are also extended to all the Groton math students who participated in the 62nd Annual NSU Mathematics Contest.  As a school, Groton tied for third place with Milbank in the AA/A division.  438 students from 25 schools in three states (North and South Dakota and Minnesota) participated in the event.  To determine school rank, the highest score on each of the four tests was taken to compute each school's result.

Students planning to watch the Groton Track Meet on Tuesday, April 28 are reminded of School Board Policy:  Students wishing to attend 6-12 extra-curricular activities during the school day must have a parent notify the office 1 day in advance.  All work must be completed prior to being excused.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Groton Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration forms are in the office.

Groton Softball registration forms are in the office. 

Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses this summer and/or next year meet in the Physics Room during advisory on Wednesday, April 29.

Spring sports memory mate schedule:  High School Track – TODAY - 3:00 at the track.  Envelopes are in the office.

 Good luck to the JH track team today at Aberdeen.  You will be dismissed at 3:10 p.m.

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 9-11.   Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is May 2 (must be to Avera St. Luke’s by May 4).  Forms are available from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Nicole L, Allison W, Devon P, Tori B, Logan L, Karla C

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 13 test is due online by May 8.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Test dates are:  June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 

MS/HS Bulletin April 22

Student Bulletin

Congratulations to the following teams and individuals on a great job at the FBLA Spring Leadership Conference!

Job Interview: 4th: Kaitlin O
Management Information Systems: 3rd: Marlee J and Angela L
                                                             5th: Kari H, Macy K, Emily R
Network Design: 5th: Kari H, Macy K, and Emily R
Sports Management: 3rd: Marlee J, Kaitlin O, and Allison W

There will be a meeting in the FACS room on Thursday during advisory for those attending the FCCLA State Meeting.

Thursday, April 23rd Destination Imagination will be having a DQ night -- come to DQ from 5-9 and support DI!

Students planning to watch the Groton Track Meet on Tuesday, April 28 are reminded of School Board Policy:  Students wishing to attend 6-12 extra-curricular activities during the school day must have a parent notify the office 1 day in advance.  All work must be completed prior to being excused.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Groton Baseball, Softball and T-Ball Registration forms are in the office.

Table Talks will be on Wednesday for the rest of the school year.

Yearbook meeting in room 304 during Advisory on Wednesday

Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses this summer and/or next year meet in the Physics Room during advisory on Wednesday, April 29.

Students on the ICU list--you will be required to be in school on April 24th during teacher in-service.  We are way too close to the end of the year, time to get things cleaned up.

Spring sports memory mate schedule:
High School Track Monday, April 27th 3:00 at the track.
Envelopes are in the office.

FCCLA is looking for individuals or groups to sing at the style show.  If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Tietz.

Grades 10-11:  Free Summer Health Academy at Avera St. Lukes and Presentation.  Learn about athletic training, cardiopulmonary, laboratory, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, social work, speech therapy and surgery.  June 9-11.   Fill out form, essay, recommendation from a teacher/counselor who knows you well, and transcript (request from office).  Deadline is May 2 (must be to Avera St. Luke’s by May 4).  Forms are available from Mrs. Sternhagen.

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Nicole L, Allison W, Devon P, Tori B, Logan L, Karla C

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 13 test is due online by May 8.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Test dates are:  June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 

MS/HS Bulletin April 20

Student Bulletin

Table Talks will be on Wednesday for the rest of the school year.

Any student interested in participating in robotics next year is encouraged to attend the GT Robotics practice Monday evening 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Monday evening April 20.  The game for the 2015-2016 will be introduced and planning will begin on each team’s game strategy and for the new robots. 

Yearbook meeting in room 304 during Advisory on Wednesday

A maroon Fit Bit band was lost on Saturday.  If it is found please bring it to the office.

ICU during advisory and after school will move to the conference room on Monday, April 20th.

Sophomores and juniors who are interested in taking Dual Credit courses this summer and/or next year meet in the Physics Room during advisory on Wednesday.

Remember, if you are NOT senior and you do NOT have senior privileges you are NOT allowed to drive OR ride with a senior who is driving.  You will lose your open lunch privileges for one month if you chose to disregard the policy.  Seniors, that's a great way to lose your own senior privileges. 

Students on the ICU list--you will be required to be in school on April 24th during teacher in-service.  We are way too close to the end of the year, time to get things cleaned up.

Spring sports memory mate schedule:
High School Track Monday, April 27th 3:00 at the track.
Envelopes are in the office.

Any girls who are interested in modeling your prom dress in the FCCLA Style Show on April 30, please come sign up in the FACS room.

  

FCCLA is looking for individuals or groups to sing at the style show.  If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Tietz.

Good luck to the JH Track team at Milbank.  You will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. 

The following students need to see Mrs. Sternhagen about testing Allison W

Mrs. Sternhagen's office will be closed Wednesday - Friday.  Please stop by early this week if you have any questions.

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the June 13 test is due online by May 8.   Register at www.actstudent.org   and pay with a credit card.  You will test in Aberdeen but be sure to list Groton as your home school.  Remember you must upload a photo to register and then print the admission ticket.  Fee waivers are available – stop by the GO.  Test dates are:  June 13 and next fall in September, October and December.    ACT sign up help is available from Mrs. Sternhagen. 

Grade 12:  Please return ACT Books:  Ashley G, Nicole L, Allison W, Devon P, Tori B, Logan L, Karla C

MS/HS Bulletin April 17

Student Bulletin

All cheerleaders from this year see Mrs. Schwan today.

Remember, if you are NOT senior and you do NOT have senior privileges you are NOT allowed to drive OR ride with a senior who is driving.  You will lose your open lunch privileges for one month if you chose to disregard the policy.  Seniors, that's a great way to lose your own senior privileges. 

Students on the ICU list--you will be required to be in school on April 24th during teacher in-service.  We are way too close to the end of the year, time to get things cleaned up.

Students please check the yearbook listing outside the business office.  Yearbooks will remain on sale until this Friday, April 17th. 

Grand March Practice will be right after 7^th hour in the gym. 

If you want prom pictures taken make sure you sign up.

Spring sports memory mate schedule:
Junior high track Friday, April 17th 3:00 at the track.
Girls’ golf Friday, April 17th at 3:30ish at the golf course.
High School Track Monday, April 27th 3:00 at the track.
Envelopes are in the office.

Any girls who are interested in modeling your prom dress in the FCCLA Style Show on April 30, please come sign up in the FACS room.

  

FCCLA is looking for individuals or groups to sing at the style show.  If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Tietz.

DI is hosting their 3rd Annual Race to Globals on April 18.  Registration sheets are in the office.  Details at aberdeenarearunningclub.com or sclark@nvc.net

ICU will be in Mrs. Honerman’s room until further notice.

The following students need to see Mrs. Sternhagen about testing on Friday afternoon starting at 12:30 in the conference room:  Hailey H, Angela L, Allison W, Jasmine S, Alex W, Taryn R,

Congratulations to Alec V and Sheldon H for receiving the Jerald W. Peterson Memorial Scholarships

Grades 11-12:   Reminder of things to do for the ACT Test on Saturday, April 18^th in Aberdeen or Groton.  Bring your admission ticket and a driver’s license (photo ID), 2 calculators, pencils with erasers, a watch, and possibly a water bottle.  Be sure and show up at the testing location at least 15 minutes early.  It might be a good idea to review last minute formulas and rules.  No caps are to be worn during testing.  No beverage will be allowed in the testing area.  No cell phones are to be used at any time during test (including the break). Testing should conclude around noon.  Those who are taking the writing assessment should be done by 12:45 p.m.  Be sure and do the practice test prior to the test.  Stop by the GO if you need an extra copy.