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
We are so excited to announce our 1st educator of the month this school year. Reagan Holleman and Allison DeHaan. Below is the link to nominate someone for next month.
https://forms.gle/uKEgkLgYPV6epELC8
All students in grades K-5 attended the SURF (Sanford Underground Research Facility) presentation yesterday held at Platte-Geddes Elementary. Students learned about the experiments taking place one mile underground in the former Homestake Gold Mine. Students in grades 4 and 5 participated in a hands-on science experiment. The presentations were fantastic!
The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service. To learn more, click the link below:
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1349223
An adjustment has been made to the previous changes on the 2023-2024 school calendar. Platte-Geddes will have school on December 21 and 22, but school will dismiss at noon on the 22nd.
Our local Educator's Rising Group sponsored a "Dress as a Teacher Day" for American Education Week. Grey Houdeshell went straight to the top! Move over Mr. Bailey, there's a new man in charge!
Thank you to our fantastic team of teachers, paraprofessionals, custodians, cooks, bus drivers, coaches, secretaries, and everyone who helps to make our school an outstanding public school!
Dakota Christian Academic and Athletic Coop Survey: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1339802
The Platte-Geddes School Board has called a special board meeting to be held on Wednesday, November 15 at 7pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/97137692718?pwd=bzFmRlF5aDM4NUx4SmFXajRlUlJiZz09
Meeting ID: 971 3769 2718
Passcode: 941591
Attention Parents/Guardians: The Platte-Geddes School Board approved no school on Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17, due to State Volleyball. They also approved making those days up on Thursday, December 21 and Friday, December 22.
Zoom Link to Platte-Geddes School District November Board Meeting:
Time: Nov 13, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/96219562822?pwd=dDY4RGQzUG9NeCtVRDRHendRNHpZQT09
Meeting ID: 962 1956 2822
Passcode: 730293
Boston Severson was nominated for the “Good News Call” today for picking up trash around the playground. Mrs. Kok noticed that Boston gave up his entire morning recess to pick up trash that others had thrown on the playground. Thank you, Boston, for noticing the trash and picking it up. Thank you for helping keep our playground and school neat and clean for everyone to enjoy! Keep up the great work, Boston!
Halloween Fun at Platte-Geddes Elementary!
Thank you to Kemnitz Angus Ranch (Gary Kemnitz) for donating 13 pumpkins for our 1st Annual Pumpkin Decorating Contest at Platte-Geddes Elementary. Thank you to our Parent Advisory Committee, Janis Westendorf of Farm Bureau Ins. of Geddes, Lonnie Tutsch, and Mr. Bailey for judging and donating prizes!
The WINNERS:
Best Overall Pumpkin ~ 4th Brassfield "UP"
People's Choice Pumpkin ~ K Severson "Ice Cream Melting"
Most Unique Pumpkin ~ 3rd DuFrain "Oh Deer/Panthers"
Most Creative Pumpkin ~ 2nd Frandsen "Bubble Gum Machine"
Best Portrayal of a Character (Book) ~ 1st Rolland "Horton Hears a Who"
Best Portrayal of a Character (Musician) ~ 2nd DuFrain "Elvis" (Including music!!)
Most School Spirit ~ 3rd Daum Movie Box/Panthers
