Thursday, November 9, 2023

11-9-2023

Thursday, November 9
Red Day

No Ag

FFA Fruit orders are due today. Click here to order.

Veteran's Day Program - 2:00pm

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

HS Boys Basketball Open Gym @ Woonsocket - 7:30

Breakfast: Long John Donut, Fruit & Milk

Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Broccoli, Fruit & Salad Bar 


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


Congratulations to Emilie Lindgren for advancing to regional oral interpretation on November 14th in De Smet. Kyla, Jalyn, and McKenzie also performed very well. We are very proud of them all! 


Congratulations to the freshman FFA members who received a blue jacket through the SDFFA program. The following students received blue jackets through this program.
Miley Adams
Carter Edwards
Hudson Fouberg 
Layton Zoss
Alex Anderson
Waverley Hagman
Shiloh Senska
Danielle Brooks
Megan Kogel


NWPS will be replacing electrical transformers around town on November 14 and 15. The electrical outage for the school's part of town is currently scheduled  from 1:45 to 4:00PM on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Because of this, the school will early dismiss at 1:30PM that day


If you would like to place an FFA fruit and butter braid order please click here. Orders are due by November 9th. 


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


3rd & 4th Grade Boys Basketball
Practice Schedule:
Nov 9th @ SC - 6:30-8:00pm
Nov 14th @ W - 6:30-8:00pm
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.


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 to Remember
Our school is participating in a creative fundraiser with Art to Remember that allows you to purchase keepsake products customized with your child's art. There are over 60 products and many are less than $15. These make great gifts and a percentage of every purchase goes right back to our school. Click on this link and enter the online order code shown on your child's order form or to search for your child's artwork. Then, have fun shopping!



2023 5th & 6th grade Basketball Cancer Tournament
November 11th @ Woonsocket - 9:00am
Bracket and Tournament information here.



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.


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
The following students will be attending the JH festival in Platte on Tuesday, November 14th: Millie, Allison, Skylar, Cheyenn, Shiloh, Kaylee, Dayton, Rylan, Nelson, Tyson, Tanse, Paige, Haylee, and Mathias. The bus will leave Sanborn Central at 6:25 am. The bus will leave Woonsocket at 6:40 am.  Return time is approximately 5:00 pm. Students please bring music folders, pencils, water bottles, and extra money in case we stop.  If you are planning on riding home with a parent, they will need to tell Mrs. Easton or Mrs. Karlen.


Counseling Corner
Important Dates 
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

Community Corner

November 13th - Distracted Driver Assembly - grades 7-12 @ 9:00am. Public is welcome to attend.

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.


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.

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.




Friday, November 10
No School - Veterans Day Observation
JH GB practice @ SC - 5:00-6:15pm. Bus will leave Woonsocket at 4:40pm and return by 6:30pm.

Saturday, November 11
Veterans Day
7th & 8th GB Hanson Early Bird Basketball Tournament @ Alexandria. SCW vs Canistota @ 9:15. See full bracket here
5th/6th Girls & Boys Basketball Cancer Tournament @ Woonsocket - 9:00am
Morning: Girls Games 
• Game 1 SC/W vs Ethan
• Game 2 Wessington Springs vs. Mt. Vernon/Plankinton
• Game 3 Losers will play
• Game 4 Winners will play
Boys Games to begin following Girls Championship game (12:00 noon estimated.)
• Game 1 SC/W vs Wessington Springs
• Game 2 Mt. Vernon/Plankinton vs. Ethan
• Game 3 Losers will play
• Game 4 Winners will play


Monday, November 13
White Day
Distracted Driver Assembly - grades 7-12 @ 9:00am. Public is welcome to attend.
HS Girls Basketball Open Gym @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
A. Krueger BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Cereal, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: Garlic Cheese French Bread Pizza, Green Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Tuesday, November 14
Red Day
Oral Interp @ De Smet
3rd/4th BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:30pm
HS Girls Basketball Open Gym @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
HS Boys Basketball Open Gym @ SC - 7:30pm
Breakfast: Mini Donuts, Cereal, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: Totcho Bar, Black Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Wednesday, November 15
White Day
1:30 Dismissal due to NorthWestern power outage
Breakfast: Breakfast Pizza, Fruit & Milk
Lunch: Mini Corn Dog, Corn, Fruit & Salad Bar

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

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


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

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