Thursday, November 16, 2023

11-16-2023

Thursday, November 16
Red Day

No Ag - Mr. Welch gone

3rd/4th BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:30pm

HS Girls Basketball Open Gym @ SC - 3:30pm

HS Boys Basketball Open Gym @ SC - 7:30

Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit & Milk

Lunch: Chicken Drumstick, Baby Carrots, Fruit & Salad Bar 


Congratulations to Emilie Lindgren on her 2nd place finish at the region Oral Interp meet! Emilie is now qualified for the State Oral Interp meet taking place December 1st in Harrisburg!

JH girls basketball practice will start on Monday, November 27th (after Thanksgiving break).


LOST KEYS - If you find a set of keys with a flip-flop keychain, please turn into the office. Thank you.


Devoted Students
Mrs. Rodriguez and I are excited to announce we are starting another year of Devoted Students. This year we are extending the invite to all 7th -12th grade students. We have two dates planned before Christmas break, Monday, November 27th @ 6:30 (to accommodate the first week of basketball practice) and Monday, December 11th @ 6:00. We will meet in Mrs. Rodriguez’s room with supper and a study provided. Please RSVP to this link so we can plan an appropriate amount of food. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you there! 🙂 

I have had some community members reach out with interests in donating/providing meals for our gatherings. If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Mrs. Rodriguez (605-520-4544) or myself (605-770-4520). Thank you!!

-- Mrs. Rodriguez and Mrs. Deinert


3rd & 4th Grade Boys Basketball
Practice Schedule:
Nov 16th @ W - 6:30-8:00pm
Nov 21st @ SC - 6:30-8:00pm
Nov 28th @ SC - 6:30-8:00pm
Nov 30th @ W - 6:30-8:00pm


3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball
If your daughter is interested in playing basketball, please click here to complete sign-up form.


Prom Dress Resale Event
Do you have a prom dress that is taking up space in your closet? Please consider donating to the Priceless Prom Resale Event. Click here for details. 


MVPCS Titan Youth Wrestling
     Who:  Boys and Girls in Pre-K thru 6th grade from MVP and the surrounding communities. Also, more weight classes for girls have been made. 
     What:  Youth Wrestling Practice
     When:  Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning November 30th @ 5:45 for all wrestlers. There will also be a parent meeting on this day starting at 5:45. Practice times will be 5:45-7:00.
     Where:  Practice is held at the Ag Building at the fairgrounds in Plankinton.
     Please detach and send the registration form to the first practice with your child.


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.


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.


Madison Booster Basketball Tournament
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Boys Grades 3rd-8th
Team Cost - $140 (3 game guarantee)
Click here for registration info.


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



Counseling Corner
Important Dates 
College Career Information: 
Contact Mrs. Kohlmeyer for more information or look at the website https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/woonsocketcollegecareer/home

Community Corner

Community Choir Christmas Concert, "My Christmas Prayer" will be held Sunday, November 19th at 5:00pm in the Woonsocket Community Center with a potluck meal to follow. There is no charge for the concert but everyone is urged to bring non-perishable items for the Sanborn County Food Pantry.


Sanborn County Courthouse "Parade of Trees" can be placed on any of the three floors (artificial trees with no lights). If interested in participating, please have your tree placed by between November 27th and December 8th. Santa will be visiting the courthouse on December 15th, 3:00 - 4:30pm. See flyer for additional information. 


Prairie View Healthcare has openings in their CNA (certified nursing assistant) classes in October and November.  If you are interested in employment at Prairie View or becoming a CNA, please reach out to Kayla (kayla.evans@empres.com) or click here to fill out an application.



Friday, November 17
White Day
5th/6th GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 5:30
Breakfast: EggStravaganza, Bacon, and Cheese, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit & Salad Bar

Monday, November 20
Red Day
Girls Basketball Practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
HS Boys Basketball Open Gym @ SC - 7:30
A. Krueger BB Practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: Sausage Gravy & Biscuits, Hashbrown, Fruit & Salad Bar

Tuesday, November 21
White Day
Girls Basketball Practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
3rd/4th BB practice @ SC - 6:30pm
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Cereal, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: Turkey Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Fruit & Salad Bar

Wednesday, November 22
No School - Thanksgiving Break
Girls Basketball Practice @ Woonsocket - 9:00am
5th/6th GBB practice @ Woonsocket - 11:00am

Thursday, November 23
No School - Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 24
No School - Thanksgiving Break

Sunday, November 26 
Girls Basketball Practice (HS only) @ Woonsocket - 3:00pm


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

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