Tuesday, September 26, 2023

9-26-2023

Tuesday, September 26th
White Day

Oral Interp @ Arlington - Students attending are: Emilie Lindgren, Jalyn Grassel, Kenzie Baruth, and Kyla Terkildsen. 

5th/6th GB/BB Basketball practice @ SC - 3:45pm

Football practice - JH & HS Wessington Springs 4:00-6:00pm

Volleyball vs Highmore/Harold @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm - JH, JV, V (JH will play for 1 hour, 7th, 7th, 8th)

Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit

Lunch: Walking Taco, Black Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar 


Parent Teacher Conference - Shared Teacher Schedule
Jenny Easton: SC 1:00-4:00 & Woonsocket 4:30-7:00
Jennifer Karlen: Woonsocket 1:00-4:00 & SC 4:30-7:00
Rick Olsen: Woonsocket 1:00 - 2:30 or until leave time for volleyball. Parents, please email Mr. Olsen for an update.
Kelly McClane will be at SC the entire conference, 1:00-7:00 and will be at Woonsocket for the spring conference.


Homecoming Parade winners
Woonsocket Elementary – grades Pre-K through 6
    First Place – Pre-K – Flintstones – Yabba Dabba Doo for the Blackhawks
    Second Place – Fourth grade – Sonic – TDA/ACDC will have to run like Sonic to escape
    The Blackhawks
    Third Place – Second grade – Tom and Jerry – The Blackhawks will pounce the
    Blackhawks
Woonsocket High School – grades 7-12
    First Place – Sophomores – Flintstones – Yabba Dabba Doo, the Blackhawks are Gonna
    Beat You
    Second Place – Seniors – Scooby Doo – It’s no mystery – We’ll Beat the Thunderhawks
    Third Place – Juniors – Sponge Bob Squarepants – Blackhawks Victory – Are you ready,
    Kids? Aye, aye, captain!
Sanborn Central – grades Pre-K through 12
    First Place – First grade – Scooby Doo – Blackhawks are Unstoppable!
    Second Place – Third grade – Looney Toons – Shhhh, be vewy, vewy quiet, we are
    Hunting Thunderhawks!
    Third Place – Pre-School – Paw Patrol – Blackhawks, We’re on a Roll – No Game Too Big,
    No Blackhawks Too Small…
Businesses and Organizations
    First Place – Woonsocket Lakefront Cafeteria – Yogi Bear – Blackhawks, Running Away
    With the Victory!
    Second Place – Woonsocket Community Health Center – PowerPuff Girls –
    Professor Utonium says Beat the Thunderhawks!
    Third Place – Sand Creek Animal Clinic – Scooby Doo – It’s no mystery, Blackhawks are #1



Junior Parents Post Prom Meeting - October 1st, 6:00pm in the Commons


Flu Shot Clinic will be held September 27th starting at 7:30 to 8:30 in the Board room. Flu shot consent form.


Little Tiger Cheer & Dance Camp
When: October 14, 2023
Where: DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex
Who: Students K-5th Grade
Click here for more information and registration form.


Art Club
High School students interested in art club, Rain Swenson will be hosting on Wednesday's after school for the first semester, beginning September 13th. Click here for flyer.


Eligibility
Pre-Eligibility will be printed Wednesday and Eligibility will be printed on Friday, both at 10:45AM each week.


Train & Play Volleyball Camp
Dates: Sundays, September 17th - October 15th 
Grades: 3rd - 6th
Where: The Nordby Center - Huron, SD
Click here for registration.


Dakota Riptide Swimming
Interested in joining Dakota Riptide Swim Team?
Welcome to all swim abilities ages 6-20. Click here for more information. 
There will be a free trial period from Oct 2nd - Oct 12th. 

Learn to Skate Lessons
Try skating for free! Friday, September 22nd and Saturday, September 23rd, the Learn to Skate Lessons provide basic skills for figure skating and beginner hockey. Click here for more information.


Substitute Teachers
The Woonsocket School District is looking for individuals who are interested in being substitute teachers in the elementary and/or high school.  Individuals who are interested need, at minimum, a high school diploma.  Substitute Teacher Pay: Non-certified - $100.00/day, Certified - $120.00/day, Long term (after 5 consecutive days) $130.00/dayPlease contact the school at 796-4431.


4th, 5th, & 6th Grade Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament
When: November 24th & 25
Where: Flandreau High School
Click here for registration information.
Deadline is November 10th.


For any student or parent wanting to receive school & sports related updates via text, please come see Luci in the office.


Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students
South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts.


Band & Chorus Updates
All-State Chorus
Oct. 4: NSU Choral Leadership Day
Oct. 10: DWU All-State Day
Oct. 12: SDSU All-State Chorus Prep Day
Oct. 26-29: All-State Chorus in Rapid City (Concert on Oct. 28)


Counseling Corner
Important Dates 
October 11th - Juniors take ASVAB Test
October 18th - ACT Test at Woonsocket
November 15th - Seniors take NCRC Test
Contact Mrs. Kohlmeyer for more information or look at the website https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/woonsocketcollegecareer/home

Colleges will be here on the following days to visit with juniors and seniors: 
Dakota Wesleyan University - October 10th at 11:00am
Dakota State University - October 16th at 10:00am 

Huron Scrubs Camp

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

8:00AM- 3:00 PM CST 

at SD State Fair-Nordby Exhibit Hall, Huron, SD

This camp is free of charge and limited to the first 80 students.

Please contact Mrs. Fisher for a registration form.



Community Corner
The Spirit of Faith Church of Woonsocket will be holding their annual Fall Roast Beef Supper on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 4:30 to 7:00 at the Woonsocket Community Center. Menu will include roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, cheesy beans, buns, salads, and dessert. Adults tickets $15.00, ages 6-12 are $7.00 and preschoolers $3.00.


October 2023 Food Pantry - Wednesday, October 4th at 4:30 (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here.


Spirit of Faith Wednesday Night Live starts Wed, October 4th, 5:30-6:45 PM. Open to all students PreK4 – 6th grade.

Spirit of Faith HS Youth Group starts Wed, October 4th, 7:00 PM. Open to all students 9th – 12th grade.



Letcher Community Center Supper & Pheasant Opener Breakfast

A few of our area students from Sanborn/Jerauld County are attending National 4-H congress in Atlanta, Georgia in November.  Come help them support their trip on October 21st at the Letcher Community Center from 5:30-8:30 with a free will donation supper. Fun filled night with silent and live auction items. Free popcorn and fun! 

A community Pheasant Opener Breakfast will also be served Sunday morning the 22nd from 8:30-12:30 at Letcher Community Center. Bring your hunters! 



Hunter Safety Course Information
Class Date 1:  10/3/2023      Hours:  06:00 P.M. To 09:00 P.M.
Class Date 2:  10/5/2023      Hours:  06:00 P.M. To 09:00 P.M.
Class Date 3:  10/7/2023      Hours:  08:00 A.M. To 12:15 P.M.
Location Of Class:  Forestburg 4-H Building
Location Of Range / Field Day:  Forestburg 4-H grounds
All supplies will be furnished.
Click here to view details and join class.


Wednesday, September 27th
Red Day
Cross Country @ Colman - 1:00pm. Leaving Woonsocket at 10:20, SC at 10:30. Race order: Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity, followed by JV.
Juniors & Seniors - Huron Community College Visit - 10:00am
Football practice - JH & HS Wessington Springs 4:00-6:00pm
7-8th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45-5:30pm
9-12th VB practice @ SC - 3:45-5:30pm
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit
Lunch: Cheeseburger, Baked Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Thursday - September 28th
White Day - Early Dismissal
Juniors & Seniors attending DWU/MTI career fair in Mitchell.
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Football practice - JH & HS Wessington Springs 4:00-6:00pm
Volleyball vs JVC @ JVC - 5:00pm - 8th, JV, V. Bus leaving Woonsocket at 3:40pm.
Breakfast: Long John Donut, Fruit
Lunch: Pizza Crunchers, Green Beans, Breadstick, Fruit & Salad Bar

Friday September 29th
No School
7-8th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45-4:45pm
9-12th VB practice @ SC - 3:45-pm
Football vs Mobridge-Pollock @ Mobridge - 7:00pm. Bus leaving SC at 12:30, Woonsocket at 12:45, WS at 1:00.

Saturday, September 30th
281 VB Tourney @ JVC

Monday, October 2nd
Red Day
JH & JV Football vs Winner @ Wessington Springs - 4:00pm
Cross Country @ Howard - 2:00pm
7-8th VB practice @ SC - 3:45-5:30pm
9-12th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45-5:30pm
Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit
Lunch: Super Nacho, Refried Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Tuesday, October 3rd
White Day
Volleyball vs Sunshine Bible @ Sunshine Bible - 5:15 - C, JV, V
5th/6th GB/BB Basketball practice @ SC - 3:45pm
Breakfast: Cinnamon & Sugar Mini Cake Donuts, Fruit
Lunch: Chicken Patty, Mixed Vegetables, Fruit & Salad Bar

Wednesday, October 4th
Red Day
7-8th VB practice @ SC - 3:45-5:30pm
9-12th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45-5:30pm
Breakfast: Sausage Breakfast Pizza, Fruit
Lunch: Tater Tot Casserole, Corn, Fruit & Salad Bar

Thursday, October 5th
White Day
Cross Country @ Parkston
Volleyball vs TDA @ Woonsocket - 4:30pm - 7th, 8th, JV, V
5th/6th GB/BB Basketball practice @ SC - 3:45pm
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit
Lunch: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Fruit & Salad Bar

Friday, October 6th
No School - In Service
7-8th VB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:45-5:30pm
Football vs Lead/Deadwood @ Deadwood - 6:00pm CST


To add anything to the announcements, please contact sarah.swenson@k12.sd.us.

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