Our second graders finished their Christmas Around the World Unit with guest speaker, Iris Huezo, who grew up in Mexico. The kids had many great questions for her and she was a very informational speaker. Thank you for coming to Platte-Geddes Elementary, Iris!
Festive Sweater Day was a hit at school!! The kids looked great! The upper elementary kids also enjoyed a lunchroom visit from former Ohio State FB player (and cousin to Maisey Suits) Kamryn Babb. He joined us for a few photos so please show them to your kids.
Little Panther Basketball Winners from Mrs. Rolland's first grade classroom include:
(Pictured with girls' basketball players Karly VanderWerff, Hadley Hanson, and Cadence VanZee)
Briggs Burmeister~ hat
A'Mya Larvie ~ t-shirt
Macie Hoffman ~ basketball
Emmy Wojciechowski ~ hat (not pictured)
And from Mrs. DuFrain's 2nd grade classroom:
(Pictured with girls' basketball players Karly VanderWerff, Hadley Hanson, and Cadence VanZee)
Elsie Konechne ~ t-shirt
Theo Tegethoff ~ basketball
Vivian Frandsen ~ hat
Rylee Keegal ~ hat
Thank you to our sponsors:
Basketballs sponsored by Summit Contracting
T-shirts sponsored by Synrgy Sign Company and JD's Fashion and Screen Art
Stocking Hats sponsored by the Black Panther Basketball Teams
Top your Tree Day! So many AWESOME hats and hair decorations!
The "Little Panther Basketball" winners this week are pictured above.
Winners include:
Pictured with boys' basketball players Hayden Sprik and Tanner Dyk (K-Severson)
Hayes Hermanek ~ basketball
Ruby VanderPol ~ t-shirt
Owen Dyk - stocking hat
Beckett Leader - stocking hat
and
Pictured with boys' basketball players Parker Bailey and Skyler Hanten (1st Neuman)
Rynlee Reddick - stocking hat
MaKenna Varilek - t-shirt
Linden DeHaan - basketball
Talli Graves - stocking hat
Thank you to our sponsors:
Basketballs sponsored by Summit Contracting
T-shirts sponsored by Synrgy Sign Company and JD's Fashion and Screen Art
Stocking Hats sponsored by the Black Panther Basketball Teams
Today's dress up theme was...."Favorite Movie Character". Shout Out to all the kiddos and their parents on the fabulous costumes today! They are simply OUTSTANDING! A special "shout out" to all the Moms/Dads/Grandmas/Sisters and everyone out there who braided hair for "Cindy Lou Who"!! Wow, did we have some AWESOME characters!
Platte-Geddes School District Winter Weather Procedures and Information: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1382387
Attention Black Panther Fans, due to low numbers for Gregory, the girls JV basketball game Friday @6:30 PM will consist of two 8 minute quarters. The Varsity game will follow. This means the Varsity game will start earlier than normal.
The Platte-Geddes School District is seeking a part-time 6-12 Librarian (Second semester, Mondays & Wednesday). If you are interested, you can apply here: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/page/job-opportunities
Zoom Link for December School Board Meeting:
Topic: Platte-Geddes School District December School Board Meeting
Time: Dec 11, 2023 05:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/92470433223?pwd=N1YzVWNVRUZlNUt3bEM5bC82MUJDZz09
Meeting ID: 924 7043 3223
Passcode: 821350
The "Good News Call" today is going out to Noah Pokorny. Noah received the Good News Call for being a responsible learner, listening to his teachers, taking care of his personal items and for doing great on his schoolwork. Noah always has his work done for class and he asks his teachers for help when needed.
Noah comes to school with a positive attitude and a smile on his face. Thanks, Noah, for modeling the Panther Way Expectation of responsibility.
Maverick Maydew was nominated for the "Good News Call" by a fellow classmate and a parent. The nomination stated that Maverick is a "kind and thoughtful friend to others". Maverick notices small and large "KIND acts" that he can do for others, and he quietly does them. He is just overall a great friend to those around him. He is thoughtful, considerate, responsible, and caring. He looks for ways in his school day to serve those around him and offers to help everyone. Thank you, Maverick, for being a great friend!
If you weren't able to attend the Elementary (K-4) Christmas Concert, you can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzTsq6EVo18
If you weren't able to attend Cody Fite's Tuba Christmas, you can watch it here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5BdzNhRXgI
Schedule for Saturday's Basketball Doubleheader vs. AC/DC:
Girls & Boys JV Games: 5:15p.m. (both gyms)
Girls Varsity: 6:30 (main gym and will not start before 6:30)
Boys Varsity: following girls varsity game (main gym)
We spent the morning practicing for our K-4 Elementary Christmas Concert tonight @ 6:30. Please join us for a celebration of the classic children's book, "The Snowy Day", by Ezra Jack Keats.
Due to low numbers of players at Scotland High School in girls and boys basketball, there will be no junior varsity games.
Boys varsity game on December 11 will start at 7:00 PM
Girls varsity game on February 1 at Scotland, will start at 6:30 PM
Elementary Student Drop Off/Pick Up: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1359646
KWLPG Wrestling Apparel Order Link: https://www.companycasuals.com/kwlpgwrestling/start.jsp
Orders must be submitted by midnight on December 6
Platte -Geddes musicians received some fabulous news from Elementary Honors Choir yesterday. PG had 16 students chosen out of 500 plus auditions from all over the state. Here are the names:
Sopranos: Ashley Stekly, Clare Fite, Hannah Schuman, Jordyn Kirwan, Karsin Kramp, Lizzie Groon, Maverick Maydew. Altos: Gunner Werkmeister, Henry Graesser, Isabelle Huizenga, Logan Ringling, Macksyn Nachtigal, Miley Larson, Nolan Meyerink, Tyson Gallagher, Eden Kramp