Twins, Twins, and more Twins!
Happy Homecoming Week.....TWIN Day Fun!
Attention Cross Country Fans: DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAIN AND THE UPCOMING FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, THE PG CROSS-COUNTRY INVITE THAT WAS TO BE HOSTED IN CORSICA TOMORROW HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
Good News Call
The “Good News Call” today went out to Dominick Schoenrock. Dom was nominated for the “Good News Call” for help and kindness shown on the school playground. He was "caught doing good" by picking up every single recess ball around the playground prior to our school day, on several occasions. He was also observed showing kindness to our younger students. If another student is missing their backpack, Dom is always there to pick up the bag and bring it to the rightful owner. Thank you, Dom, for showing the Panther Way Expectations of Kindness and Respect. We appreciate the help picking up our playground and watching out for our young students outside.
Attention Football Fans: Due to increased chances of severe thunderstorms tomorrow evening (9/22/23), the start time for the varsity football game at Bon Homme (Tyndall) has been moved to 3pm.
The "Good News Call" this week went out to Remi Schuman. Remi has been exceptionally kind to a new child in our building. She quietly assists teachers with transitions to different classrooms and around the school. She offers a hand to hold, a hug when needed, and a smile ALWAYS. She shows maturity in her willingness to help us, and to help all kids whenever needed. She has one of the kindest hearts we’ve ever seen.
Thank you, Remi, for the help and kindness shown to others and for modeling the Panther Way Expectation of Kindness.
Due to the forecasted weather, I am moving my youth football camp to September 30. Skyler Hanten
Football Camp
Skyler Hanten’s Senior Project
3rd-6th grade
Details
· When: September 30, 2023; 2-4 P.M. (Note the new date.)
· Where: Platte football field
· Free
· No helmets or pads
· Stretching
· Drills to teach kids about the basics of football
· Game of ultimate football
· Treats at the end
What to Bring
· Tennis shoes/football cleats
· Water will be provided, but you can bring your own
The Platte-Geddes Cross Country Team will have their home meet on Saturday, September 23. Due to the current issues at Lake Platte Golf Club, the meet will be held at the Corsica Golf Course (Dakota Trails). The first race is scheduled for 10 a.m. and the meet typically ends around 12:30. Mr. Cutler and Coach Maxon are asking for volunteers to help ensure the meet runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mr. Cutler (605-207-0066) or Coach Maxon (605-680-1207). Thank You!
Platte-Geddes School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional at Platte Colony Elementary: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/page/job-opportunities
Platte-Geddes School District Expectations: Parent/Community Survey
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1243696
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We appreciate the support at all Platte-Geddes extra-curricular activities. We love seeing our future student-athletes and musicians in attendance at sporting events and concerts. However, we are writing to ask for your help. The district has one administrator on duty during school events. Student supervision is one of the responsibilities of the administrator on duty. We are fortunate to have large facilities, but it is nearly impossible to supervise every student during these events.
Thus, we are asking for your help in keeping our students out from under the bleachers and swinging on the beams at the athletic complex. We are also asking for your help in keeping the students out of the foyer by the northeast entrance at the elementary and multipurpose room gym when it is not being used. This message has been relayed to the students on several occasions, but it doesn’t seem to stick.
We understand how hard it is for young students to sit in the bleachers for an entire game or concert, but we cannot have them running around unsupervised. The last thing we want is for a student to get hurt during a school event.
As we have said many times, we are at our best when we are working together. The safety of our students during extra-curricular activities is a team effort and your assistance in greatly appreciated.
Respectfully,
Platte-Geddes Administration
Attention: the High School Choir Floats and Folk Songs Concert will be held in the High School gym this evening at 6:30 pm due to the weather.
Come enjoy the annual Powderpuff event to welcome in Homecoming week. This year the high school students will be playing volleyball again. If that is not enough, the staff has assembled a squad to challenge the student body. This will be held Sunday, September 24 @ 6:30 in the Main Gym.
Attention Black Panther Nation. These seniors are doing a project in class to help support our very own Jon Fuerst as he prepares to battle cancer. Please see the flyer and contact Hadley Hanson if you would like to participate. Jon has been apart of many Platte-Geddes battles in his time with the school, and we are here to battle this with Jon. This just shows the impact one person has made on many young students in his time.
Joel Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Platte-Geddes School District September Board Meeting
Time: Sep 12, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/92744637545?pwd=bHhyd1ZXOWdQRE1xdkxyY3hUU3Q3Zz09
Meeting ID: 927 4463 7545
Passcode: 611525
The "Good News Call" this week goes out to our SENIORS! This OUTSTANDING group of seniors comes over to the elementary school several times each week during our lunchtime and recess. The seniors either PLAY with our kids, which they LOVE, or they eat with our kids. When I told the seniors that I was giving them the "Good News Call", but not calling all their parents; they told me they wanted me to make the calls! Ha Ha! Thanks for being AWESOME role models for our elementary school children! They LOVE having you play and eat with them!
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of the 9-11 attack on America. We honored the memory of the day with a Patriot Day Program at our flag poles. Thank you to our Elementary Student Council Members for leading the program. Thank you to Liv Houdeshell for leading the singing of our National Anthem. Thank you to Mr. Patzlaff for playing TAPS. Thank you to Sydney Neuman and Aspen Strand for playing the drum cadence.
Greetings Students and Parents;
On Monday, September 11 we will host a "Patriot Day Program" at the flag poles in front of the elementary school to begin our school day.
The program will be entirely student led by our "Elementary Student Council" members. The program will include a drum cadence, singing of the National Anthem led by our Elementary Student Council members, a few readings about September 11, 2001, and a moment of silence. We are asking students and staff members to wear Red, White, and/or Blue for the program. Thank You!
Good news call for Jameson Antonsen!
The "Good News Call" on Friday went out to Jameson Antonsen. Jameson was nominated for the "Good News Call" by Mrs. Kristen Konechne. Mrs. Konechne stated, "Jameson has been such a great helper for some students who have been adjusting to the new school year. She has been a great friend by encouraging her friends to play with her and holding their hand when they are unsure about a new situation." We appreciate Jameson's willingness to be a leader in and outside of her classroom . Thank you to Jameson for following the Panther Way expectation of kindness. And, thank you for sharing your caring heart with others! We are proud of you! 🙂
(How sweet is this beautiful little face making her "Good News Call to her Mom, Liz! She was sooo excited!!)
Jennifer Knecht
Elementary Principal/SPED Director
Platte-Geddes School District
The Platte-Geddes Football Parents are hosting a free-will donation Tailgate Party tonight, beginning at 5:30. Proceeds will go towards compensating the volunteer coaches. The menu includes sloppy joes (taverns), macaroni salad, baked beans, and water.