Eureka School District

MORNING MEMO Wednesday, November 16, 2022 Staff baby pictures will be in the lobby until tomorrow, November 17th. If you’d like a shot at it, go ahead and take a guess. The winner will be announced on Friday. **National Honor Society will be having Cap Day on Friday, November 18! Wear your favorite cap for $1.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Eureka Food Pantry. Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com **January 14, 2023 – Eastern Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society – Seniors – Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree and planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines and Technology. See Mrs. Mettler for an application. **April 1 – USA Softball scholarship – Seniors – Must have participated in the USA Softball of SD for at least years – see Mrs. Mettler for an application UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, November 17th- VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls; MS GBB Potter County at Hoven 5:00/6:00 PM Friday, November 18th- Second Quarter Midterm; VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls; National Honor Society Cap Day Saturday, November 19th- VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls

MORNING MEMO Tuesday, November 15, 2022 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to the following students and staff members: Savanna Bluhm, Aubri Geller, Sydney Bertsch, Adalyn Huffman, Amanda Gage, Kevin Boshard, Erin Dagner, & Mr. Batie. Staff baby pictures will be in the lobby until Thursday, November 17th. If you’d like a shot at it, go ahead and take a guess. The winner will be announced on Friday. **National Honor Society will be having Cap Day on Friday, November 18! Wear your favorite cap for $1.00. All proceeds will be donated to the Eureka Food Pantry. Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com **January 14, 2023 – Eastern Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society – Seniors – Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree and planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines and Technology. See Mrs. Mettler for an application. **April 1 – USA Softball scholarship – Seniors – Must have participated in the USA Softball of SD for at least years – see Mrs. Mettler for an application UPCOMING EVENTS: Today: School Board Meeting 5:30 PM; LRC Athletic Director Meeting 10:30 AM Thursday, November 17th- VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls; MS GBB Potter County at Hoven 5:00/6:00 PM Friday, November 18th- Second Quarter Midterm; VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls; National Honor Society Cap Day Saturday, November 19th- VB State Tournament at Sioux Falls

In order for our kids to get to school and be prepared for the program, the Veteran’s Day Program will start at 10:15 AM.

Eureka Public Schools will be starting at 10:00 AM tomorrow, Monday, November 14th. County and township roads are still very slick as of this evening and will more than likely be that way during the early morning hours. At the very least we want to provide more time for travel and the opportunity for that travel to be during daylight hours. Please contact you bus driver if you believe the bus should not be traveling in your area. Also, we ask that you use your discretion in determining the safest way for your child to get to school. Students, please wear Red, White, and Blue for the Veterans Day Program.

No open gym today in Eureka due to it being set up for the Veteran’s Day Program tomorrow.

The 4th and 5th Grade basketball games scheduled for tomorrow (Nov. 12th) in Aberdeen have been postponed. A make-up date has not yet been determined.

Due to icy roads, no school tomorrow, Friday, November 11th. The Veterans Day Program has been rescheduled on Monday, November 14th at 10:00 AM.

No school today, Thursday, November 10th.

Due to the weather forecast, we will have a 10:30 AM start tomorrow, Thursday, November 10th. We will reevaluate the situation in the morning.

Hello, There will be a pre-season basketball information meeting for all girls 9-12 that are interested in playing high school basketball this year on Tuesday, November 15 at 4:00 PM-5:30 PM in Bowdle. All girls that are wanting to play should attend. We will be going over the expectations of our team, discussing the schedule, choosing warm-ups, apparel, and travel gear, having a little open gym, and will end with some pizza. The coaches would like ALL athletes to attend and athletes will need to contact the coaches with a reason why if they cannot make it. Eureka and Edmunds Central will leave at 3:30 PM and will return back to Eureka roughly at 6PM and Roscoe around 5:45 PM. The first practice will be Monday, November 21st in Eureka at 4:15 PM. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Vander Vorst. Go Thunder!

Due to icy roads, there will be NO school today, Wednesday November 9th.

MORNING MEMO Tuesday, November 8, 2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Greta Dosch & Isaac Dosch! Congratulations to the October students of the month- Elementary- Theo Hoffman, Middle School- Georgia Odenbach, and High School – Anna Batie. Other nominations were Hunter Mangin, McKenna Huffman, Adalyn Huffman, Aiden Witlock, Brylee Heiser, Noah Ingerson, Shelby Bertsch, Thomas Stagnolia, Alaina Dosch, Isabel Andren, Savanna Bluhm, Sydney Bertsch, & Cooper Aman. Attention Juniors: ASVAB testing will be tomorrow, November 9th in the High School Social Studies Room. This will start 2nd hour and will go until you are done. You will need your computer, charger, and a pencil. Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com **January 14, 2023 – Eastern Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society – Seniors – Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree and planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines and Technology. See Mrs. Mettler for an application. UPCOMING EVENTS: Wednesday, November 9th- Juniors ASVAB Testing 8:50 AM in HS Social Studies Room; Math Counts at Roncalli Friday, November 11th- Veteran’s Day Program 10:00 AM Saturday, November 12th- 4th GBB at Aberdeen 12:30 PM/1:30 PM. Bus leaves at 9:15 AM; 5th GBB at Aberdeen 11:30 PM/12:30 PM. Bus leaves at 10:15 AM.

The following letter will be sent home with elementary students today, but we want to make sure that all parents/guardians of Preschool through 12th grade students see it. Dear Parents and Guardians, November 14-18 is American Education Week. The Eureka School District has planned some fun activities throughout the week to honor parents, paraprofessionals, retired teachers, and substitute teachers. The Student Council has also come up with some dress up days to celebrate this week which are listed below. We will kick off the week, Monday, November 14, with the dress up day being Career Day – dress up as your future career. The students will look at baby/toddler pictures of the staff and make their guess who it is. On Tuesday, November 15th, we would love for you, the parents/guardians to join your child(ren) (Preschool through 12th grade) at school for some cookies. You are welcome to come to the multi between 8:00am and 8:30am. Please get your child(ren) from their classroom before you head to the multi. The dress up day is Oh, The Places You Will Go – wear high school or college attire. On Wednesday, November 16th, the dress up day is Education Takes Sweat, Determination, and Hard Work – wear sweats or workout gear. We have invited all retired teachers to join us for a meal at school. We will be honoring our paraprofessionals with some treats on Thursday, November 17th. The dress up day is Hogwarts Makerspace Houses – dress in the colors of your Hogwarts makerspace house. Lastly, on Friday, November 18th, the dress up day is Trojan Pride Day – dress in red, white, or Eureka Trojan apparel to help show your Eureka School pride. We will be celebrating our substitute teachers who are invited to school for a meal. There are so many positive things that could be said about each of these groups! Our school system keeps working for the betterment of our students because of each and every one! PARENTS - You are your child’s foundation, support system, and the support system of each teacher, plus so much more. We just want to thank you for all you do! Research from the National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education shares that “no matter their income or background, students with involved parents are more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior and adapt well to school.” Nov 18, 2019

MORNING MEMO Monday, November 7, 2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Brandon Jones! Attention Juniors: ASVAB testing will be on Wednesday, November 9th in the High School Social Studies Room. This will start 2nd hour and will go until you are done. You will need your computer, charger, and a pencil. Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com **January 14, 2023 – Eastern Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society – Seniors – Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree and planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines and Technology. See Mrs. Mettler for an application. UPCOMING EVENTS: Wednesday, November 9th- Juniors ASVAB Testing 8:50 AM in HS Social Studies Room; Math Counts at Roncalli Friday, November 11th- Veteran’s Day Program 10:00 AM Saturday, November 12th- 4th GBB at Aberdeen 12:30 PM/1:30 PM. Bus leaves at 9:15 AM; 5th GBB at Aberdeen 11:30 PM/12:30 PM. Bus leaves at 10:15 AM.

Here is a link for basketball apparel for this year. https://stores.inksoft.com/nc_thunder_basketball_22/shop/home Orders are due by November 18th at 11:55 PM. You have the option of shipping to your location or the school will pick up orders when they are completed and you can get them from the school.

MORNING MEMO Friday, November 4, 2022 Here is the Meeting Day Schedule for 4th hour. 10:39 – 10:49 – FCA in the High School Social Studies Room 10:49 – 10:59 – Student Council in the High School Social Studies Room 10:59 – 11:09 – Yearbook in the High School Social Studies Room 11:09 – 11:19 – National Honor Society in the FACS Room 11:19 – 11:29 – FCCLA in the FACS Room Happening Today: MS GBB Ipswich at Roscoe 4:30/5:30/6:30 PM. Students dismissed at 3:00 PM. Bus leaves at 3:15 PM. Good Luck! Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com **January 14, 2023 – Eastern Chapter of the South Dakota Engineering Society – Seniors – Must be pursuing an Engineering Degree and planning to attend SDSU or SD School of Mines and Technology. See Mrs. Mettler for an application. UPCOMING EVENTS: Saturday, November 5th- 4th/5th/6th GBB Tournament at Ipswich. Bus leaves at 7:15 AM.

MORNING MEMO Thursday, November 3, 2022 Here is the Meeting Day Schedule for Friday, November 4th during 4th hour. 10:39 – 10:49 – FCA in the High School Social Studies Room 10:49 – 10:59 – Student Council in the High School Social Studies Room 10:59 – 11:09 – Yearbook in the High School Social Studies Room 11:09 – 11:19 – National Honor Society in the FACS Room 11:19 – 11:29 – FCCLA in the FACS Room Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com UPCOMING EVENTS: Today: - Preschool Halloween Program 2:45 PM Friday, November 4th- HS Meeting Day; FCCLA Pizza/Kuchen Sales Begin; MS GBB Ipswich at Roscoe 4:30/5:30/6:30 PM. Students dismissed at 3:00 PM. Bus leaves at 3:15 PM. Saturday, November 5th- 4th/5th/6th GBB Tournament at Ipswich. Bus leaves at 7:15 AM.

MORNING MEMO Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Band Students- Cookie dough will be delivered today. Please make plans to pick up cookie dough at the end of the school day. – Mr. Batie The North Central Thunder girls volleyball team ended in a loss (3 to 1) against the Dupree Tigers last evening. Match results were a win 25-22 and the rest were a loss 25-20, 29-27, and 25-23. Here is the Meeting Day Schedule for Friday, November 4th during 4th hour. 10:39 – 10:49 – FCA in the High School Social Studies Room 10:49 – 10:59 – Student Council in the High School Social Studies Room 10:59 – 11:09 – Yearbook in the High School Social Studies Room 11:09 – 11:19 – National Honor Society in the FACS Room 11:19 – 11:29 – FCCLA in the FACS Room Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, November 3rd- VB Region 6A Tournament TBA; Preschool Halloween Program 2:45 PM Friday, November 4th- HS Meeting Day; FCCLA Pizza/Kuchen Sales Begin; MS GBB Ipswich at Roscoe 4:30/5:30/6:30 PM. Students dismissed at 3:00 PM. Bus leaves at 3:15 PM. Saturday, November 5th- 4th/5th/6th GBB Tournament at Ipswich. Bus leaves at 7:15 AM.

Due to the camera being down in Dupree this evening, Ashley Jacobs is planning on trying to live-stream the game on her personal Facebook page right when the game starts if you are interested in watching. GO THUNDER!!

MORNING MEMO Tuesday, November 1, 2022 Band Students- Cookie dough will be delivered tomorrow, November 2nd. Please make plans to pick up cookie dough at the end of the school day. – Mr. Batie Abby, Liam, Sydney, Makaylah, Tyler, Gabe and Sean, your books are overdue. If you want to renew them, see me, if not, return them soon. – Mrs. Hilgemann Happening Today: The North Central Thunder girls volleyball team will be taking on the Dupree Tigers in Dupree. Good luck ladies! Game time 7:00 PM. Students will be dismissed at 2:30 PM. Bus leaves at 2:45 PM. Upcoming Representatives: **Monday, November 14 – Army Recruiter – 9:00 AM – DDN room Scholarship/Student Opportunities: **Seniors – Free College Application – October 3 – November 30. No application fee during this time!! **Life Serve Blood Center – offers many scholarship opportunities to juniors and seniors who host a successful blood drive throughout the year. See Mrs. Mettler for more information. **South Dakota Governor’s Student Art Competition, K-12th grade students are encouraged to participate, submissions deadline is Friday, November 11, 2022, see Mrs. Mettler or Mrs. Gage for more information **December 1 – Hagan Scholarship – Seniors – must be attending a four year college or university. See Mrs. Mettler for the additional eligibility requirements. **December 15, 2022 – Burger King Scholarship – Seniors – must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher – application available at www.bk-scholars.com UPCOMING EVENTS: Thursday, November 3rd- VB Region 6A Tournament TBA; Preschool Halloween Program 2:45 PM Friday, November 4th- HS Meeting Day; FCCLA Pizza/Kuchen Sales Begin; MS GBB Ipswich at Roscoe 4:30/5:30/6:30 PM. Students dismissed at 3:00 PM. Bus leaves at 3:15 PM. Saturday, November 5th- 4th/5th/6th GBB Tournament at Ipswich. Bus leaves at 7:15 AM