September 24, 2018

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Student Bulletin

 

MathCounts practice at 7:45 on Wednesday in Ms. Berner’s classroom.

 

The JH football game from 9/20 has been rescheduled to 10/4.  One game beginning at 4pm @ Healy Field in Aberdeen.

Sophomores will be selling water, pop, and candy during float building on Friday.  They will be located at the office parking lot on the east side of the school.

FCCLA will be selling temporary tattoos and eye blacks for Homecoming!  They can be purchased in the FACS room for $2.00 a piece or for a set.

Class Dues:

Class Dues will need to be paid to Mrs. Morehouse by next Thursday, September 27th.  Anyone who does not pay their class dues by the end of the day on Thursday will be in the office on Friday during float building time.  Please see Mrs. Sombke if you have questions.

Class Dues per Grade:

6th Grade:  $5

7th Grade:  $5

8th Grade:  $5

9th Grade:  $10

10th Grade:  $10

11th Grade:  $15

12th Grade:  $15

After the Homecoming parade on Friday, there will be a “Beat Up Cancer” fundraiser taking place near the football field.  There will be an old van to be demolished, with proceeds going to the Diegel family.

One hit is $1 and 3 hits is $2.  This fundraiser is sponsored by the Class of 2019.

Grades 9-12:  There will be a presentation on the Aberdeen Fire Department’s    Explorer Program for students interested in programs such as in EMS and firefighting.  This program will allow you to participate in daily activities including rope rescue, going in burn trailer, and being part of the Aircraft Rescue Training.  Volunteers would work two days a month (2 hours each time).    Students who complete the program would have the ability to gain full school tuition payment for programs such as EMT, firefighting, and medic courses after graduation from high school.  Learn about the program on Monday, September 24  (today) from 10:30 -11:00 in the Conference Room.

 

Grade 11:  Please bring your completed Post High Planning Day registration sheet to Mrs. Sternhagen.  If you were gone during English, please see Mrs. Sternhagen.

 

Grades 10 and 11:  Please bring your $16 for the PSAT ASAP to Mrs. Sternhagen(check payable to GHS):  Brody DeHoet, Cyruss DeHoet, Tadyn Glover, Grady O’Neill, Noah Poor, Indigo Rogers, Jameston Stange, Kayde Stange, Kenzie McInerney, Dragr Monson, Isaac Smith,

Grades 9-12 Scrubs Camp – Held on October 9, 2018 at Presentation College.  Learn about health care careers possibly including psychologist, EMT/fire rescue, medical assisting, chiropractor, pharmacy, physical therapy and wound care.  Huron also has a camp in October.   Fills as students register so register early!  Oct. 1 deadline.  http://scrubscamps.sd.gov/camp-locator/.  Application requires a signature from the student, teacher or counselor and a parent.

Grade 12 – Free SD College Application Week:  October 29 –  November 2nd, 2018:  3 free applications to SD post-secondary institutions!  https://selectdakota.org/parentscounselors/collegeapplicationweek/

Grades 11-12  ACT:  Registration for the October 27 test is due online by Sept. 28 (FRIDAY).  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.  Other test dates are: December, February, April, June and July.   See Mrs. Sternhagen if you have questions.

On Going

Jostens will meet with the sophomores and seniors at the following times:

September 27 @ 12:43                    Meetings with Sophomore & Seniors

October 9        @ 12:43                    Order day with Sophomore & Seniors

 

 

Groton Homecoming Week 2018

September 24 – September 28

Order of Events

 

Homecoming theme is RESTAURANTS

Dress-up Days

Monday September 24- COLLEGES

Tuesday September 25- DECADES

Wednesday September 26- HAWAIIAN

Thursday September 27- CLASS COLORS

Friday September 28- SPIRIT DAY

Class Colors for MS/HS:

Seniors- Black

Juniors- White

Sophomores- Grey

Freshman- Gold

8th Grade- Purple

7th Grade- Blue

6th Grade- Red

Staff/Teachers- Pink

*Prizes will be awarded for best costumes of the day, chosen by MS/HS English Teachers, Mrs. Gonsoir, and Mrs. Madsen

 

PARADE MARSHALS for Homecoming 2018-2019 School Year:

Jim and Rosalie Gerdes

 

 

 

ROYALTY CANDIDATES FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR:

Jennie Doeden                                         Micah Poor

Portia Kettering                                        Clark Gibbs

Payton Maine                                           Wyatt Locke

Emily Thompson                                      Treyton Diegel

Taylor Holm                                              Tylan Glover

HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS:

Monday, September 24th:

  • Senior Football players to St. Johns Preschool @ 8:30 AFTER attendance has been taken: MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING(Wyatt Locke, Korbin Blackman, Lucas Hinman)
  • 10:00am Boys Varsity Golf Regions @ Groton
  • FCCLA Students to Elementary School 11:30-12:30 (Maggie Crosby, Shyla Larson)
  • Senior Football players to St. Johns Preschool @ 12:45 AFTER attendance has been taken: MUST check out of office and back into office-NO DRIVING (Wyatt Locke, Korbin Blackman, Lucas Hinman)
  • Coronation Practice in the gym @ 3:00 for royalty candidates
  • 6:00-7:30 Groton Area School Board Meeting
  • 7:30pm  2018-2019 Homecoming Coronation in the GHS old gym

Tuesday, September 25th:

  • Cheerleaders, King, and Queen to elementary for Lunch @ 11:30-12:20 MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING (Shyla Larson, Indigo Rogers, Tanae Lipp, Chloe Daly, Trinity Smith, Maddy Schuelke, Ashley Fliehs, Megan Fliehs, Tiara Dehoet, Gabby Merkel)
  • FCCLA Students to the Elementary School 11:30-12:30 (Claire Davidson, Devan Howard
  • Student Council Meeting in office conference room during high school lunch
  • Class Meetings at 3:10 in designated areas

    Seniors- Library

    Juniors- Music Room

    Sophomores- Mr. Hawkins Room

    Freshman- Lunch Room Area/Tables

    8th Grade- Computer Lab

    7th Grade- Library Conference Room

    6th Grade- Ms. Seeklander’s Room

  • 4:00pm Varsity Cross Country @ Groton
  • 4:00pm 7-8th Grade Football @ Groton

Wednesday, September 26th:

  • King and Queen to St. Johns Preschool @ 8:45 AFTER attendance (with crowns and robes) MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING
  • Senior volleyball players, senior soccer players, and senior cross country to the elementary for lunch @ 11:30-12:20 MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING (Payton Maine, Portia Kettering, Miranda Hanson, Jennie Doeden, Taylor Holm, Spencer Jacobs, Mitchell Koens, Micah Poor, AnneMarie Smith, Emily Thompson, Sam Geffre, Devan Howard)
  • FCCLA Students to the Elementary School 11:30-12:30 (Jodi Hinman, Shannon Wiedrick)
  • King and Queen to St. Johns Preschool @ 12:45 AFTER attendance (with crowns and robes) MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING
  • King and Queen to Golden Living Center to crown King and Queen @ 3:00pm (with Mrs. Seibel, King and Queen in crowns and robes)

Thursday, September 27th:

  • Senior football players to elementary for lunch @ 11:30-12:20 MUST check out of office and back into office- NO DRIVING  (Wyatt Locke, Korbin Blackman, Lucas Hinman)
  • FCCLA Students to the Elementary School 11:30-12:30 (Payton Colestock, Sam Geffre)
  • Jungle Day activities in the arena grades 9-12 @ 1:15-3:30pm (classes will run by parent-teacher bell schedule)
  • MS Student in classrooms for games/movies @1:15-3:30 (classes will run by parent-teacher bell schedule)
  • 4:00pm Cross Country Varsity @ Sisseton
  • 4:30pm 7-8th Girls Volleyball @ Groton
  • 5:00pm 7-8th Grade Football @ Roncalli
  • 6:00pm JV/Varsity Volleyball @ Groton (Royalty will be announced during the Varsity Volleyball Game)

Friday, September 28th:

  • 1st Hour Attendance as usual @ 8:30 am
  • MS/HS Students dismissed with advisors to work on floats in designated areas:NO DRIVING FOR ANY REASON

    Grades 6, 7, and 8: in the shop

    Grade 9: South end of main student parking lot

    Grade 10: North end of main student parking lot

    Grade 11: East of Arena Parking lot

    Grade 12: North of Arena Parking lot

  • FCCLA Students to Elementary School 9:45-11:00 (Kaycie Hawkins, Nicole Marzahn, Kaylin Kucker, Tiara DeHoet, Chloe Daly, Gabbie Merkel)
  • Football Cheerleaders to Elementary School 10:15-11:00 (Shyla Larson, Indigo Rogers, Tanae Lipp, Chloe Daly, Trinity Smith, Maddy Schuelke, Ashley Fliehs, Megan Fliehs, Tiara Dehoet, Gabby Merkel)
  • Tailgate lunch @ 11:30 on Football Field
  • Students MUST report to 5th period @ 12:00pm for attendance.  Students will

    be dismissed by intercom.

  • Homecoming Parade @ 1:00pm
  • Inflatables @ 2:00pm
  • Kiwanis Tailgate Burger Meal @ 5:30-7:00, cost is $6.00
  • GHS Pep Band @ 6:30pm
  • Football Game vs. Milbank @ 7:00pm
  • King and Queen will be announced at half time of football game

REMINDERS for students:

  • NO DRIVING AT ANY TIME DURING HOMECOMING WEEK
  • NO initiation, hazing, or bullying activities
  • Proper Conduct as school representatives:  All student’s who are given the honor of being allowed to be a visitor at the Groton Elementary School during lunch times and at the St. Johns Preschool during Homecoming week are asked to remember to conduct themselves as ladies and gentlemen.  As representatives of our senior class royalty and our varsity sports teams, it is expected that all rules regarding driving, cell phones, attendance, and eligibility are upheld at all times while traveling to and being in attendance at both the elementary school and the preschool.  Please see Mrs. Sombke with questions.