The PAL program had their Christmas party tonight!!
Congratulations to our two State Oral Interpretation Superior Winners, Abby VandenBerge and Leah DeHaan at the 2019 State OI Competition this last weekend in Yankton. The team of Abby and Leah also won the Team Excellence Award. They are pictured with their coach, Mrs. Teresa Nelson.
The Platte-Geddes JH and HS students and staff competed in a penny war collecting close to $500. The money collected allowed the students to send 21 boxes full of christmas cards and goodies to a SD National Guard Unit stationed overseas, to thank them for their service.
Mrs. Mills nominated Rylan Burket for the GNC for showing kindness in the STEAM room. Rylan volunteered to wash the paint brushes and pallets for Mrs. Mills so she could help the other students with their projects. Thanks for modeling service to others and kindness, Rylan!
Berklee Veurink received the GNC for always being willing to help her friends, even if it means stopping an activity that she herself enjoys, according to her teacher, Mrs. Sandy DuFrain. Thanks for modeling kindness and service to others, Berklee.
5th Grade Science Fair
The 5th graders are busy working on their science fair projects. You are invited to attend their annual science fair which will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 in the PG Elementary Multi Purpose Room from 1:00-2:00.
We have some "Elfing" going on at Platte Geddes Elementary. Check out the photos of Mrs. DuFrain's second grade class enjoying the "Elf Ornaments" they were given by Mrs. Frandsen's second grade class. Each child decorated and personalized their ornament.
Shay Petersen & Jameson Leader were nominated for the GNC by our custodian, Mike Anderson. Mike had a lot of shoveling to do around the school building. After school on Monday, Jameson & Shay each grabbed a shovel and helped Mike clear snow from our sidewalks for over an hour.
Congratulations to the following TEN PG Elementary students chosen for SD Elementary Honors Choir: Cassie Groon, Charly Veurink, Dulcie Veurink, Claire Maydew, Kala Maxon, Ava Olson, McKenzie DeHaan, Leah Schuman, Abigail Meyerink, and Brynn Meyerink.
We are PROUD of you!
Platte-Geddes Schools will have a 10 am start on Monday, December 2. There is no half-day Kindergarten class. The Geddes bus leaves at 9:15. No morning basketball practices. Thank You!
Platte-Geddes Schools will dismiss at 12:22 on Tuesday, November 26 and there will be no school on Wednesday, November 27.
Platte-Geddes School District has an opening for a paraprofessional at Cedar Grove Colony School. If you are interested in the position, contact Joel Bailey at 605-337-3391 or vial email at joel.bailey@k12.sd.us
Tomorrow's High School Musical Festival in Gregory has been postponed to Monday, December 2. Aside from the change in date, everything else remains the same. Thank You!
On World KINDNESS Day, yesterday, it was only appropriate that we had a KINDNESS GNC. Jace Vigoren received the GNC for showing exceptional kindness to another small child at recess. She was asking for a push on a swing, and before a teacher arrived Jace began pushing her.
Siena Settles earned the GNC this week. Mrs. K stated this, "EVERY time I see Siena she shares a smile & a kind word" Siena is often heard giving students & teachers compliments & is always willing to help others.Thank you Sienna for showing such sincere kindness to others.
PGHS Staff got into the Halloween spirit last week.
Cambree Foxley earned a GNC this week. Cambree was nominated by her sub Katy Duffy, stating, "Cambree has been so helpful to me. She models to her classmates how to work quietly & listen, and is respectful to everyone. She has a positive attitude and is willing to help everyone."
The teachers and paraprofessionals at Platte Geddes Elementary dressed as Emojis. We had a Black Panther and Cookie Monster in the mix as well! The kids of course looked fabulous! Halloween was a success!!
In the first round of Region 6B volleyball action, the Lady Black Panthers will host Marty Indian on Monday, November 4. Game time is set for 7 p.m.
More pumpkin photos for the Elementary Student Council Fundraiser.....
