Wednesday, November 20, 2024

11.20.2024

Wednesday, November 20
Red Day

Career Fair @ SC - 10-12th grade

BB open gym @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm

Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, cereal or breakfast sandwich, fruit, juice and milk

Lunch: Tangerine chicken, fruit & veggie, fruit & veggie bar, milk


The 10-12th graders will attend a career fair at Sanborn Central from 9AM-11AM on Wednesday, Nov. 20 (Red Day). We will bus the kids over at 8:45AM and return around 11:15AM. Teachers who will not have class because students will be gone will also attend to help chaperone.   Thanks, Rod


Devoted Students
Another year is quickly upon us and we are so excited to bring Devoted Students back for all SC/W 7th through 12th grade students. Our first date will be Monday, November 25th @ 6:00 p.m. We will meet in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room with supper and a study provided. Please RSVP by letting either of us know, or by sending us a quick message, so we can plan an appropriate amount of food. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🙂
If there are any community members that would like to donate to our meals, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez (605-520-4544) or myself (605-770-4520).  
Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Deinert


Esports Rocket league team defeated Sanborn Central 3-0
Game 1: 4-1
Game 2: 5-1
Game 3: 1-0
Smash Bros
Brenden beat Oscar  3-2
Lincoln beat Faith 3-0
Briley beat Tea 3-0
Kaedin beat Florence

Congratulations to the following football players on their all-state and all-conference nominations! 

All-State Honors:
Ryder Michalek - WR
Holden Havlik - Athlete
Hunter Fenske - Honorable Mention
Bryce Larson - Honorable Mention
Colby Flowers - Honorable Mention
 
All-Conference Honors:
Holden Havlik
Ryder Michalek
Caleb Kneen
Colby Flowers
Hunter Fenske


A huge shout out to the NHS group for restocking and organizing the Care Closet.  
We sure do appreciate it. Thank You. Thank You. Thank You.
Just in time for winter.
Liz Fisher


All 5th/6th girls basketball uniforms need to be turned in by Friday, November 22nd. Please give to Mrs. Olson-VanWinkle at SC and Mrs. Olson at Woonsocket.


2nd Quarter Mid-Term Reports will be mailed home for 7-12th grade students on Friday, Nov. 22


Click here for the Blackhawk Basketball Apparel Order Form. First round of orders are due Tuesday, November 26th. Second round due Monday, December 9th. 


The Woonsocket NHS group would like to thank everyone who donated clothes. They are no longer taking donations. Thanks for your support!

National Alliance on Mental Illness - Ending the Silence Presentation (6-12th Grade)
On Tuesday December 3rd at 10:00 AM Danielle Leeds from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will be coming to our school to speak with 6th-12th grade students regarding mental illnesses, focusing on suicide prevention. Woonsocket students will also be in attendance at this event. NAMI Ending the Silence is a presentation designed to give audience members an opportunity to learn about Mental Illness through an informative PowerPoint and short videos. This presentation outlines symptoms of mental health conditions and gives attendees ideas about how to help themselves, friends, or family members who may need support. Handouts and resources will also be provided at this event.
National Alliance on Mental Illness - PreK-12th Grade Parent/Guardian Informational Presentation
All Sanborn Central and Woonsocket school district PreK-12th grade parents and guardians are invited to attend the National Alliance on Mental Illness parent/guardian informational session, which will be held on the evening of Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm at Sanborn Central school in the gymnasium. Similarly to the student session, this presentation is designed to inform audience members about mental health conditions, more specifically the warning signs and symptoms to look for. This presentation will include essential information regarding how to help oneself, one's child, friends, or family members who may need mental health support. The goal of this program is to educate oneself about mental health disorders, what signs to look for, how to support a loved one with a mental health disorder, and where/how to seek treatment. 


Anybody interested in Blackhawk Basketball Cheer—--please let Shelley know ASAP!! shelley.schlicht@k12.sd.us or 605 354 4231

2023-2024 Yearbook Sales Re-opened. 
Several individuals have asked how to get a yearbook from last year, so we have re-opened the online purchase site.  
Please order as soon as you can so we can get the books shipped this week.  All books should arrive before Christmas. 
If you are unable to purchase online, please send $25 to the office with your name and number before Friday, November 15th!     
Purchase Link





Girls Basketball Camp
My name is Kaylie Robinson, I am a Senior at Woonsocket High School, and for my Senior Project Experience, I will be hosting a girls' basketball camp in Woonsocket on December 7th, grades K-6th. Attached is the form and they need to be turned in by November 27th. Thank you!


D.A.R.E. snack store will be opening today, October 1st, from 3:00 to 3:15. Click here for details. 


Eligibility will be checked weekly. Pre-eligibility will be checked every Wednesday and Final eligibility will be checked every Friday.


Anyone interested in joining the Yearbook Club, please get in touch with Mrs. Potrament. Meetings will be held based on what fits member schedules. 
rebecca.potrament@k12.sd.us


There have been some Phishing Emails going to parents of the Woonsocket School.  Some emails are portraying Staff members, Teachers, and even Dr. Weber.  They are requesting phone numbers and personal information.  Please double check the email addresses that they are coming from.  Our Woonsocket Staff uses example-----Rod.Weber@k12.sd.us  emails.   If you have any questions, please contact the school.  


Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024 - 3:30pm
Where: Nordby Center, 1700 Lincoln Ave, Huron, SD
Who: Children ages 8 to 13 (age as of April 1, 2025)
Hosted By: Huron Elks Lodge #444
Director/Contact: Dennis Bennett / whynot@hur.midco.net
Click here for more Hoop Shoot information.



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