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GNC...Allison was nominated by her teacher, Mrs. Frandsen. On Thursday of last week, Allison earned a “Pop” from her teacher for a perfect score on her spelling test. Instead of keeping the pop for herself, she gave it to a friend to enjoy. Way to model THE Golden Rule, Allison!
Congratulations to Boady Smit, our GNC. Boady was nominated by his teacher, Mrs. Nelson, for being kind and patient with his Kindergarten Buddy! Thanks Boady for showing kindness to our "Littles", for being patient with their learning, and for modeling to them The Panther Way!
Monte Perry has earned a "Good News Call of the Week". Monte let a friend use his own shoes for PE when he didn’t have any to wear. Instead of not being able to participate, his friend got to was able to because of Monte’s kindness. Monte's teacher noticed his kind deed.
More from 5th grade science class....
In science class today, our 5th graders were challenged to discover how to get an object to launch 5 feet at a target. See photos showing them hard at work.....
Dominick Schoenrock is the Good News Call of the Week. Mrs. Neuman nominated Dominick for being so helpful in the first grade classroom. When Mrs. Neuman dropped something on the floor, Dom jumped right up and out of his seat to assist her with the cleanup. Awesome work, Dom!
PLATTE-GEDDES
2019 HOMECOMING PARADE RESULTS
HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION
BEST HIGH SCHOOL FLOAT:
BEAUTY:
1 Seniors
2. PG Cheer/Pom Squad
3. Sophomores
ORIGINALITY:
1. Juniors
2. Seniors
3. FFA
HUMOR:
1. Juniors
2. Sophomores
3. Freshmen
JR. HIGH ENTRY
BEAUTY:
1. 7th Grade
ORIGINALITY
1. 6th Grade
HUMOR:
1. 8th Grade
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
BEST ELEMENTARY ENTRY:
1. Dance Co.
2. 3rd Grade
3. 5th Grade
COMMUNITY/BUSINESS DIVISION
BEST BUSINESS/COMMUNITY ENTRY:
1. Houdeshell Chiropactic/Platte Creek Store
2. Bank of the West
3. Remember the Time Antiques
BEST IN HUMOR:
1. Platte Livestock/Josh’s ATV
2. Bank of the West
3. DeGroot Racing
HONORABLE MENTION: Platte Health Center
September 17th the juniors and seniors attended a college fair held at Dakota Wesleyan University. The students also attend a career fair hosted by Mitchell Technical Institute. The day concluded with tours of Mitchell Technical Institute or Dakota Wesleyan University.
Platte-Geddes staff held a tailgate supper for the Burke School District after a tornado had devastating effects on their school facilities. Thanks to our communities, we were able to raise $3160, and present a check to the Burke School District at last night's volleyball game.
Sweet little Eden Kramp is pictured making our GNC to her Dad. Eden was nominated for showing kindness to students in her classroom and for always being willing to help other children. She is a very kind little girl and is especially kind to those needing a little extra help.
More First Graders decorating the banner for the football team.
Our First Graders decorated a banner for the HS Football team to run through on Friday evening for their game. They also decorated the sidewalks for the Homecoming festivities. Thank you First Graders for getting into the Platte Geddes Black Panther Homecoming Spirit!
Kolton Dykshorn is our first "GNC of the Week". Kolton was playing a game with friends, when a disagreement between a couple of students took place. Kolton separated the students and helped them come to a friendly and appropriate resolution. "Way to be a great problem solver!"
Merrick Kimball is our "Good News Call of the Week". Merrick noticed that one of his classmates was having a difficult morning, so he gave the child his own dress up day (tourist) items in an effort to cheer him up. Thank you Merrick, for modeling kindness and the Golden Rule.
We had the pleasure of presenting a new book to every first grader in our school district today! Sean Covel, author and movie producer from Edgemont, SD, along with the South Dakota Statewide Family Engagement Center, have donated a free book to all first graders.
A few more tourists......
Spotted a few tourists today at Platte Geddes Elementary
Platte Geddes Elementary Teachers are into the spirit of "tourist day" with their Tacky Tourist Day outfits!
The cooks in the lunchroom have nominated Bryce Kahler, for our first Good News call this week. The cooks stated. "Bryce is so kind and so polite as he comes through the lunch line each day. He says please and thank you and ALWAYS remembers to use his good manners."
