Tuesday, December 5, 2023

12-5-2023

Tuesday, December 5
Red Day

FFA Fruit Pick-up

GB practice @ SC - 3:30pm

No BB practice

Christmas Concert - 7:00pm. Root beer floats will be served by post-prom for a free will donation. 

Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice & Milk

Lunch: Beef Soft Taco, Corn, Fruit & Salad Bar 


FFA Students -- Butter Braids and Fruit will be delivered to SC on Tuesday, December 5th. They need to be picked up that day any time after 2. Students will then deliver orders that were placed.


Smash Bros. Results 12-4-2023
Brenden Evans wins vs. Mobridge Pollock
Garrett Aldrich Wins vs. Dakota Valley
Chance Machado Loses to Mobridge Pollock
Briley Viktora Wins vs. Baltic
Oscar Anderson wins vs. Douglas


CHANGE -- We will now play 2 shorter girls JH games on Friday with Wolsey.  We will now start at 3:30PM.  


**Dec. 6th -Junior parent Post Prom Meeting 6pm in the commons**


Winter Picture Schedule for Thursday, Dec. 7 at Woonsocket. Click here to access online order form. Otherwise, forms will be sent home with student-athletes. 
2:10PM JH girls - NO Practice
2:30PM JH boys 
3:00PM- Girls BB High School - NO Practice
3:30PM- Boys BB High School
4:00PM- Cheerleaders
NOTE:  There will be NO boys BB practice at SC on Tuesday, Dec. 5 when the Xmas concert is in Woonsocket.


During the December 12 basketball games the Junior Class will be having a hot ham and cheese feed as a Prom fundraiser. $5/plate includes hot ham and cheese sandwich, chips, and a water. 


Please help bring awareness to ADHD as part of Allison Nedved's senior project. Click here for t-shirt order form. Proceeds go to girl scouts in Huron.


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 7th @ 6:00 (changed from the 11th as there is a JH game that night). 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


Blackhawks Basketball Gear
Order your Blackhawks Basketball Apparel here
Click here for order form. Above link has additional options.


3rd & 4th Boys Basketball Schedule
Practice for both 3rd and 4th grade will be on the same days but at alternate schools.
4th Grade Boys Basketball
Practice Schedule:
Dec 10th @ W - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 16th @ SC - 1:00-3:00pm
Dec 21st @ SC - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 26th @ W - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 28th @ SC - 6:00-8:00pm 
3rd Grade Boys Basketball
Practice Schedule:
Dec 10th @ SC - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 16th @ W - 1:00-3:00pm
Dec 21st @ W - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 26th @ SC - 6:00-8:00pm
Dec 28th @ W - 6:00-8:00pm 


3rd & 4th Grade Girls Basketball

Practice dates - all @ Woonsocket:

● Saturday, December 9th 9:30 -11

● Saturday, December 16th 9:30 - 11

● Saturday, December 23rd 9:30 – 11



Ambush North Stars Basketball Tryouts
When: December 17th
Where: Mt Vernon HS
Who: Current 4th-7th grade girls & boys
Click here for registration & additional information. 


The Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest will be held in the Woonsocket Gym on Jan. 14 at 1PM for ages 9 through 14 as of January 1st.  


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.


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
Christmas Concert Rehearsal Schedule on December 5th:
1st & 2nd Block : All Band 5-12 members report to music room to set up (After checking in with 1st block classes)
-- 5th Grade Band Rehearse
-- 5-7 Grade Band Rehearse (Will Dismiss 5th & 6th after finishing)
-- 7th Grade Band Trio
-- 7-12 Grade Band Rehearse.  
*After finishing with Band only pieces-will do an all call for the HS Choir members to report to the gym for the combined song rehearsal. They will be dismissed back to class as soon as we are done rehearsing this.
Choir rehearsals are as follows:
-- 12:45-1:30  7-12 Chorus
-- 1:45-2:15  3-6 Grades
-- 2:30-3:00  PK-2 Grades


Band Updates: 
Woonsocket Christmas Concert "A Classic Cozy Christmas" December 5th at 7pm
Basketball Pep Band December 12th at Woonsocket: time TBD
Basketball Pep Band December 19th at Woonsocket: time TBD

Counseling Corner
Important Dates 
College Career Information: 
FAFSA Night - Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Woonsocket School in Charley Larson's classroom. Before attending, please set up your FSA ID. If unable to attend in person, the attached document includes Zoom Meeting information, as well as instruction on setting up your FSA ID. 
Contact Mrs. Kohlmeyer for more information or look at the website https://sites.google.com/k12.sd.us/woonsocketcollegecareer/home

Community Corner

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. 

December 5th - Post Prom will be serving root beer floats after the Christmas Concert for a free will donation that will go towards the post prom activities. 

December 2023 Food Pantry - Wednesday, December 6th at 4:00 or when delivery is unloaded (until gone) at Sanborn County Courthouse. Details here.


St. Wilfrid's Catholic Church Turkey Shoot Dinner is back. We will be serving a turkey dinner with all the trimmings on Sunday, December 10th from 5-7pm in the Parish Hall. Craft booths (4-8:30), BINGO, and cake walk (6-8:30) will be in the school gym. Hope to see you all there. 

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.



Wednesday, December 6
White Day
GB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
BB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
Junior Parent Post Prom Meeting - 6:00pm in the commons
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Hot Dog on WG Bun, Baked Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Thursday, December 7 
Red Day
Winter Sports Pictures @ Woonsocket: 
    2:10PM JH GB

    2:30PM JH BB  

    3:00PM- Girls BB High School

    3:30PM- Boys BB High School

    4:00PM- Cheerleaders 

No JH or HS GB practice
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
E-Sports - Rocket League vs Rapid City Christian
Devoted Students @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm - Mrs. Rodriguez's room. Please RSVP to this link.
Breakfast: Cereal, Banana Bread, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Pork Meatballs, Green  Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Friday, December 8
White Day
Early Dismissal - 1:30pm
GB practice @ Woonsocket
BB practice @ SC
E-Sports - Chess - Brendan E. vs Dakota Valley, Oscar A. vs Tea Area
JH GB vs Wolsey @ Woonsocket - **CHANGE** 3:30pm - Will play 2 shorter JH Girls Games - NO CONCESSION STAND
Letcher Parade of Lights - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Chocolate Chip Mini French Toast, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Ham & Cheese Sub, Smile Potato, Fruit & Salad Bar

Saturday, December 9
GB/BB vs SBA @ SBA - 12:30 - G-JV, B-JV, G-V, B-V
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 9:30-11:00am
5th/6th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 11:00-1:00pm

Sunday, December 10
Turkey Shoot - Dinner 5-7 in Catholic Parish Hall. Craft booths (4-8:30), BINGO, and cake walk (6-8:30) will be in the school gym.
3rd BB @ SC - 6:00-8:00pm

Monday, December 11
Red Day
JH GB/BB vs Howard @ Howard - 4:30pm
GB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
A. Krueger BB practice @ Woonsocket - 6:00-8:00pm
Breakfast: Mini Donut, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Garlic Cheese French Bread Pizza, Corn, Fruit & Salad Bar

Tuesday, December 12
White Day
GB/BB vs Hitchcock-Tulare @ Woonsocket - 4:00pm JV/V. Junior Prom Fundraiser - $5/plate - hot ham & cheese sandwich, chips, & water.
Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Totcho Bar, Black Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Wednesday, December 13
Red Day
GB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: BBQ Pulled Pork, Baby Bakers, Fruit & Salad Bar

Thursday, December 14
White Day
GB/BB vs Corsica/Stickney @ SC - 4:00pm JV/V
Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Tangerine Chicken, Broccoli, Fruit & Salad Bar

Friday, December 15
Red Day
GB practice @ SC - 3:30pm
BB practice @ Woonsocket - 3:30pm
JH GB/BB vs Wessington Springs @ Woonsocket - 6:00pm
Breakfast: Egg Stravaganza, Fruit, Juice & Milk
Lunch: Pork Meatballs, Green Beans, Fruit & Salad Bar

Saturday, December 16
3rd/4th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 9:30-11:00am
5th/6th GB practice @ Woonsocket - 11:00-12:00pm
GB/BB C Games vs MVP @ SC -  Girls 10:00am, Boys 11:00am
4th BB practice @ SC - 1:00-3:00pm
3rd BB @ Woonsocket - 1:00-3:00pm



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

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