Thursday, March 31, 2022

03-31-22

Thursday, March 31st

White Day

Track practice @ Woony

8th BB practice @ Woony 5:00pm

JH GB practice @ Woony 7:00pm

5/6th VB game @ Hitchcock 6:00pm

Breakfast:  Cereal Bar

Lunch:  Beef stroganoff, sweet potatoes


SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6 will be state testing April 4 -8. Grades 3 & 4 will have a spread-out schedule and will test across few weeks following so please see your student's classroom announcements for updates. 
Grades 7, 8, & 11 will be state testing April 11-14. 
While state testing is going on, please make sure your child is at school. It is best to make sure they get good sleep and eat well before testing. Thank you!

 Golf Schedule

Please click on the link to nominate our Woonsocket Teacher or Staff Member of the Year- Nominations are open to Woonsocket School Personnel, Students and the Public.  Deadline is April 22, 2022.

Teacher of the Year

Reminder to 9-12 Parents: Please get your Post Prom Donation in. Cash or checks can be given to Luci at the school or you can Venmo @woonsocketclassof2023. (under the business tab)

Friday, April 1

Red Day

SBA track @ Miller 1:00pm

8th BB practice @ SC 3:30pm 

Breakfast:  Chef's choice

Lunch:  Grilled cheese, tomato soup, corn

 

SBA INVITATIONAL TRACK MEET – April 1, 2022

 

FIELD EVENTS – STARTING AT 11:00

 

           Girls                                     Boys

 

11:00           Shot Put                               Discus

                    High Jump                           Triple Jump

                    Long Jump

                                                                                                           

TBA            Discus                                  Shot Put

                    Triple Jump                         High Jump

                                                                 Long Jump

 


RUNNING EVENTS – ROLLING SCHEDULE – STARTING AT 11:30

 

11:30           Girls      3200    Meter       Relay

                    Boys     3200    Meter       Relay

                    Girls        100    Meter       Hurdles

                    Boys       110    Meter       Hurdles

                    Girls        100    Meter       Dash

                    Boys       100    Meter       Dash

                    Girls        800    Meter       Relay

                    Boys       800    Meter       Relay

                    Girls      1600    Meter       Run

                    Boys     1600    Meter       Run

                    Girls        400    Meter       Relay

                    Boys       400    Meter       Relay

                    Girls        400    Meter       Dash

                    Boys       400    Meter       Dash

                    Girls        300    Meter       Hurdles

                    Boys       300    Meter       Hurdles

                    Girls                  Medley     Relay

                    Boys                 Medley     Relay

                    Girls        800    Meter       Run

                    Boys       800    Meter       Run

                    Girls        200    Meter       Dash

                    Boys       200    Meter       Dash

                    Girls      3200    Meter       Run

                    Boys     3200    Meter       Run

                    Girls      1600    Meter       Relay

                    Boys      1600    Meter        Relay

Monday, April 4th

White Day

5/6th G VB practice @ SC 3:30pm

Breakfast:  Frudel

Lunch:  Pulled pork, roll & jelly, baked beans


Tuesday, April 5th

Red Day

Parkston Track meet @  2:00pm leave 11:45am

JH Track @ SC 

Breakfast:  Muffin & yogurt

Lunch:  Chicken strips, potatoes, roll & jelly


Wednesday, April 6th

White Day

Track practice @ Woony

Breakfast:  Banana bread

Lunch:  Mr Ribb, green beans

 

Thursday, April 7th

Red Day

JH Mt Vernon/Plank Track @ Mt Vernon 2:30pm leave 1:00pm

5/6th VB practice @ Woony 3:30pm

Track practice @ Woony 

Breakfast:  Cereal

Lunch:  Hamburger, french fries


Friday, April 8th

White Day

Varsity Track @ Lakeview

Track practice @ SC

Breakfast:  Donut

Lunch:  Fish, roll & jelly, corn


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Woonsocket School District Covid-19 Update
21-22 School Year

Woonsocket School Phases-
Green- New Normal
Yellow- Warning/Extra Precautions
Red- School Closed/Flex Learning

Woonsocket School Current Phase- GREEN

Woonsocket Active Student/Staff Positive Cases

PK-6 Elementary
Current # positives
Students-0
Staff-0
Current # recovered cases
Students-13
Staff-1
7-12 High School
Current # positives
Students-0
Staff-0
Current # recovered cases
Students-11
Staff-1

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FFA



FFA State- April 24-26@SDSU

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COUNSELING CORNER

Sophomores interested in attending the HOBY leadership seminar June 9-12 at Dakota State University, please see Mrs. Foxley about registration. Check out the website with any questions https://www.hobysd.org/.  


Fall 2022 Dual Credit applications open Friday, April 1. Please see Mrs. Foxley if you are considering taking a dual credit class.

The Build Dakota Scholarship is open through March 31. Seniors interested in technical schools - check out if your program is eligible! https://www.builddakotascholarships.com/

DSU is offering ACT Prep sessions. Follow the link for more information and registration: https://dsu.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply/act-prep.html

 

Seniors - here is the link to Mrs. Foxley's scholarship website: https://woonsocketcounselor.weebly.com/scholarships.html.


We are needing athlete applications for our scholarship program awarding $1,500 in May. Please have any senior athlete with a GPA over 3.0 to fill it out and email or go to our website to apply!

https://vantagefinancialwi.com/student-athlete-program-huron-office/

 

Any 5-12 students interested in STEM summer camps at School of Mines, check out this link for more information and how to register: https://www.sdsmt.edu/SummerCamps/.


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MUSIC



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 UPCOMING NON SCHOOL FUNCTIONS
 
 
 My name is Braxton Gentle's and for my Senior Project I am hosting a 10k, 5k and 3k in Woonsocket on April 9th. All proceeds will be going to the Ronald McDonald House Charity. If you are interested in signing up, you can sign up at. 
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-shoe-hero-trot-tickets-251702558127?aff=esfb&fbclid=IwAR3qvrzfxDVmXoM3XoGyVC664wh_FbtzVv7z4v4q6RRNeAjYaMrQVxAmWJo

 

Sanborn County Conservation is taking applications for the tree and fabric installation crew for 2022 planting season. Rewarding seasonal job, starting at $16/hour.  Applications can be picked up at 203 W 7th St, Ste 200 at the USDA Service Center. Any questions call District Manager, Amanda Waldner 605 651 0795 or 605 796 4476 x 3. Applications due 4-03-22.

The Sanborn County 4-H Building in Forestburg has served the area well for many years, supporting 4-H as well as many community events.  We are in exciting times as both growth in 4-H and needs from the school and community are demanding more space for activities.

We are pleased to announce that plans are underway to expand the 4-H building.  The Sanborn County 4-H program has grown from about 30 members in 2004 to 160 members today.  Of that total, we have 90 4-H members in the Shooting Sports program, an increase from 15 in 2008.  Shooting Sports offers practice every week on Sunday and Tuesday from January to April, and this activity pushes the building capacity to its seams.  As we have explored ways to support and expand our annual Achievement Days and other 4-H activities, we also find the need for more space. 

The building is used for community and school activities throughout the year including meetings and workshops, graduation receptions, showers, family reunions and get-togethers, funerals and the Forestburg alumni reunion.  As we have visited with Sanborn Central and Woonsocket Schools, we find that there is a need for additional building space for school plays, FFA activities, marching band practice, cheerleading practice, and much more that could take pressure off the school gym and support various activities.  We see potential for the building to be used for larger social events with increased space.

We are planning to double the size of the existing 100’x60’ Building with an addition to the north side.  It will provide mostly open space, but also add storage off the kitchen and add a family/handicap-accessible restroom.  Groundbreaking is planned for May 2023.

A major step in this process is of course fundraising with a total goal of $300,000.  We have received a $100,000 commitment from the Sanborn County Commissioners. To date we have raised and/or received commitments for an additional $58,000 of this amount for a total of $158,000 of goal. We intend to raise the remainder through donations, fundraising and grants. Donor recognition levels range from a one-time gift of $500 to $15,000, as well as on option for a recurring donation that gives you signage in the building addition. This brochure will provide a rough draft of the planned addition, donor level opportunities and information on the need for the addition.
http://www.sanborncounty4h.com/doc/4-HBuildingProjectDonorBrochure.pdf

You may contact any of the Building Committee members to donate cash  or for more information: Scott Senska 605.350.1657, Art & Audrey Kneen 605.495.4321, Andy Ettswold 605.770.0794, Riley Zoss 605.630.8895, Rod Weber 605.350.5374, Myron Sonne 605.248.2305 and Paula Linke 605.350.2813.  We will continue to add updated information on our website here:  http://www.sanborncounty4h.com/4-h-building-addition-project.html and on our Facebook group page found by searching Sanborn County 4-H Building Addition Project.

 


 

 

 

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LIBRARY



Summer Reading Registrations went home at conferences, we would like them back by April 1st so we can order supplies. There are more registration forms at the library if you need them.

 The Month of March is Women in History Month.  So instead of the March Madness Book Bracket, I will be displaying important Women in History bios. Each week I will display 4 to 6 different women.  I do have the activities that go with the display if anyone is interested in using them in the classroom.

The Friends of the Library cookbooks are out. The cost is $10 per book.  They make great Christmas gifts too.  


We have a monthly book club for adults. If you are interested in joining, please contact Bev Dunn at Woonsocket.library@k12.sd.us of 605-796-1412.

Any student at home can do an AR test by contacting Mrs. Dunn and setting up a time to do one over the phone. You can test of email her at 605-461-8905 or bev.dunn@k12.sd.us.

A friendly reminder that you must put on hand sanitizer when entering the library. Thank you.

Just a reminder that you can also get your AR points by doing a book report. Please use the following form. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Dunn.


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WEPC


 Board members: Jolynn Foos and Kami Moody Keep saving Box Tops, County Fair United Savers Cards and pop tabs .
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COMMUNITY

CommunityWoonsocket Wi-Fi

The Woonsocket Community and Events Center has expanded its central role in connecting community residents and visitors. Santel Communications recently installed a Public Wi-Fi system that provides free Wi-Fi.

According to Woonsocket Schools Superintendent, Dr. Rod Weber, “The school’s remote and eLearning platforms require the student’s reliable access to the Internet. It is important for the school to work with families and community to provide connectivity they need to continue learning through varied pandemic conditions and restrictions. Santel approached the school on ways to help and within a short amount of time, free public Wi-Fi was implemented.”

The community center now has Wi-Fi coverage inside and outside the building. The students and public are invited to use and access Internet for their needs. General Manager Ryan Thompson of Santel states, “Our enhanced Wi-Fi systems allow expanded coverage in an area commonly used by the community for many different events and gatherings. If more stringent social distancing is required, we felt it was important to offer students and residents outdoor ‘drive up’ Internet as well. Drive up, park, connect. Easy, safe and convenient.”

Internet-connected device users should select the community center Wi-Fi access point on their device and with no password required the system allows up to a 2-hour session of free Wi-Fi internet.



To add anything to the announcements, please contact luci.grassel@k12.sd.us