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Harrisburg School District Seeks Partnerships with Area Businesses JOANNE VERMULM & ADAPTED FROM SD DEPT OF EDUCATION The Harrisburg School District is seeking out area businesses to add to its growing list of intern opportunities for HHS students.
and this is a barrier to economic growth. We have companies that do not expand, or that turn away business, because they cannot hire enough skilled workers to do the work. Almost any business owner will identify workforce as a significant concern.
Career Launch is a program established under the leadership of Governor Dennis Daugaard to increase student awareness about career opportunities in their communities and help meet South Dakota’s demand for a skilled workforce. Daugaard says: “We are encouraging high schools to expand the availability of workbased experiences, such as apprenticeships, internships or job shadowing during school. The best way for young people to learn about careers and find fields they like - or don’t like - is to experience them. In addition, these work experiences help our young people learn how to arrive on-time, how to dress
appropriately for the job, how to interact with co-workers and customers.”
Career Launch Background There are two inter-related workforce problems in South Dakota. From the perspective of businesses and employers, our state does not have enough workers in many skilled fields,
But we must also see this from the perspective of our young people. We want them to receive an education that allows them to find well-paying, fulfilling jobs, here in South Dakota. We have an excellent education system in our state, but we must help all of our young people achieve this goal. Additionally, high school student engagement and youth participation in the workforce has declined dramatically over the past two decades. This reduced opportunities for students to gain exposure to a variety of occupations and develop foundational employment skills.
If You’re Standing Still, You’re Falling Behind MAYOR JULIE VANLUVANEE
Here we are again at the end of another calendar year. Over the past year, I used this column to challenge all readers to find their purpose, strive to get involved in our community, embrace change and realize how blessed we all are to have the opportunities that if we don’t like where we are, then we have the power to change it. I read Mr. Holbeck’s comment in the School District’s Annual report and couldn’t agree more with his sentiment that standing still in life is actually an act of falling behind. We all know that actions are much more effective that words, and I applaud Mr. Holbeck and the School Board members over the past 10 years for their leadership and vision of not just cranking out quantity, but of focusing on creating quality. It takes some brilliant minds and risky moves to stay ahead of the curve and to
be thinking past just buying more textbooks and chairs. Thank you and congratulations to them for not only their hard work but for the entire school district staff for working through all the challenges of change including a shift in attitude, thinking and motivation. Ultimately, the population of Harrisburg and thousands of students’ lives have been set on a completely new trajectory. While this success seems overwhelming for some, it should also serve as an example that regardless of the enormity, hurdles and obstacles in the way, it can be done. One just has to not lose sight of the vision and believe that the outcome is worth it. What is your vision for next year? Does it include becoming debt free? Or repairing a relationship? Or ending a toxic relationship? Maybe it’s even promising yourself that you’ll follow those who were elected across our country last month and hold them accountable for gaining (or not)
your vote. I am not one to advocate for New Year’s Resolutions, but I am a huge advocate for setting goals and then striving to hit them. Many of you many remember Zig Ziglar’s quote “If you aim at nothing, you’ll hit it every time.” That’s true. I saw a quote that read, “You think I think too big. I think you think too small.” In some cases, that’s true too. Goals are an important part of dealing with change, and to quote John F. Kennedy, , “For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.” It’s the end of another year. Are you in the same place you were last year? I hope not, but what’s done is done. The bigger question is: Are you going to be in the same place next year as you are now? Only you can answer that and the only one that can change that. Christmas Blessings to all!
Although not reflective of the Harrisburg population, the above chart depicts a sample of 100 South Dakota public school students who entered high school in 2006. As may be seen, 77 graduated, with only 52 graduates entering a post-secondary school. Only 23 completed. This lack of work experience can lead students to make costly decisions about their futures lacking sufficient real-world context. Without this context, young adults may learn too late that their chosen pathway either is
not a good fit or they still lack the skills employers need. If you are interested in providing opportunities for HHS students, please contact Travis Lape, Innovative Programs Director, at 605-743-2567 extension 3392.
Harrisburg Community Library Book of the Month Is... ROBIN ANDERSON
Please join the Harrisburg Community Library Book Club on December 18th at 7 pm in the community room across from the library. The book for December is “Luckiest Girl Alive” by Jessica Knoll. All are welcome! The library will be closed on December 25th and January 1st. Holiday hours are 9am-1pm for December 24th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 31st.
Parking on the Street’s Snow Joke During Storms The City of Harrisburg will declare a “Snow Alert” when an accumulation of 2” is either forecast for the city or should the city have no prior forecast warning, when the snow plows are dispatched. This could also include blowing or drifting snow that would require plowing. All on-street parking shall be prohibited on both sides of the streets. Vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances left on the street are subject to ticketing during the entire duration of the snow alert. Parking may resume after the snow alert has ended, not after it has been plowed. The City publishes the beginning time and ending time of the snow alert on both our city website and Facebook page.
Per city ordinance no person shall deposit any snow or ice on to any street, alley, right of way or sidewalk. This means it is against the law and you could be ticketed for blowing or shoveling any snow or ice on to the street during or after a snow event. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up to receive CodeRED announcements, please do so. CodeRED will notify you via telephone call, text message or email, your choice at no cost to you when a snow alert is in effect. Check out our city website at www.harrisburgsd.gov to sign up NOW!
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Upcoming Events MON DEC 3, 2018 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room
City Contact
Information Mayor:
Julie Burke-Van Luvanee 605-767-5012
TUE DEC 4, 2018
Public Safety
The City of Harrisburg contracts with the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Department. In case of an emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency calls, dial 605-764-2664 for dispatch.
5:30pm Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting
Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked.
WED DEC 5, 2018
Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN.
Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting THU DEC 6, 2018 6pm Gymnastics: Girls Varsity vs. Watertown (SD) (Home), Wings Gymnastics Academy 7pm HHS Musical Performance, HHS PAC
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Reminder: Any chance of two inches of snow or blowing snow may trigger a snow alert, all vehicles should be removed from city streets to avoid ticketing and towing!!
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FRI DEC 7, 2018 6pm GBB vs. Western Christian (Home)
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7pm HS Band Winter Concert, HHS PAC TUE DEC 11, 2018 7pm BBB vs. Brookings (Home) FRI DEC 14, 2018 7pm GBB vs. Watertown (SD) (Home) MON DEC 17, 2018 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room TUE DEC 18, 2018
Ward II Alderperson: Joe Stonesifer 605-767-5007 joe.stonesifer@Harrisburgsd.gov Ryan Olson ryan.olson@Harrisburgsd.gov 605-767-5034
7 p m Wrestling: Boys Varsity vs. Tea Area (Home)
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THU DEC 20, 2018 7pm GBB vs. Sioux Falls Roosevelt (Home)
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City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be rescheduled for another date.
Early Out SAT DEC 22, 2018 9am Wrestling: Boys Varsity vs. Sioux Falls Lincoln (Away) Mon Dec 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve 6pm City Council Meeting, Liberty Community Room
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THU JAN 3, 2019 Classes Resume 7pm GBB vs. Mitchell (Home) MON JAN 7, 2019 6pm Gymnastics: Girls Varsity vs. Brookings, Yankton (Home), Wings Gymnastics Academy TUE JAN 8, 2019
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Church Directory Harrisburg Food Pantry NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS 203 Prairie St in Harrisburg Hours of operation:
3803 S Western Ave. Sioux Falls
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204 Grand Avenue Harrisburg
Sundays, 10AM
Sunday Services: 8:30AM, 10:00AM and 11:30AM.
Sundays: 9AM Traditional, 10:20AM Contemporary
Tuesday from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 1st and 3rd Thursday from 10:00 AM – noon Contact: Lanette Schmidt (605) 929-0599 harrisburgareafoodpantry@yahoo.com Thanks to the Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Eagle Scouts and all the wonderful volunteers
Chapel/Office: 220 S. Cliff Avenue, Suite #126 Harrisburg Sunday Mass: Harrisburg High School, 1300 W Willow Street Daily Mass: Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30 p.m. Thursday & Friday 8:30 a.m. Saturday 4:30pm Shalom Lutheran Church 1000 E Maple. St. Sunday 9:30am @ HHS PAC
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Visit our website for times and location: www.thetableofgrace.org
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For their help at the food drive in October. We took in over 1900 pounds of much needed food for the pantry. The Food Pantry was the beneficiary of two Eagle Scout projects. They built a Blessing Box and added new landscaping north of the Food Pantry building. The Blessing Box provides a place for people to pick up basic food items when the pantry isn’t open. The new plantings and new landscaping materials really spruce up the area. Thank you for these great additions! Immediate needs are tissues, bathroom tissue and paper towels.
The Negative Side of Car Batteries in Winter During every South Dakota winter we all have the same question, will my battery “die”? Having your battery tested regularly can help answer that question and give you some comfort in knowing the strength of your battery.
Batteries were introduced in 1912 to supply power to a new invention, electric starters. This eliminated the need for drivers to manually hand crank the starter to start the vehicle. The demands placed on batteries soon expanded to powering headlights, horns, wipers, and radios. Today, air conditioning, heating, steering, and braking systems are powered by the battery and alternator, not to mention onboard digital consoles, semi-autonomous navigation systems and in-car WiFi receivers. Most vehicle batteries contain lead plates and sulfuric acid that create a chemical reaction. The chemical reaction produces electricity which is stored in the battery for use when you need it. This power
is used to start and run the vehicle. While it’s running your alternator recharges the battery so it’s ready the next time you need to start your vehicle. We usually think cold temperatures kill batteries but it’s actually heat that does the most damage. Heat makes the chemical reaction inside the battery too aggressive causing corrosion of the internal plates so they hold less charge. In cold temperatures the power necessary to start the engine increases due to thicker motor oil and cold parts. The damage done in the summer becomes apparent in the winter, batteries die in the summer but are buried in the winter. Inactivity can also damage your battery. Sulfate builds up on the lead plates when the battery is discharged or undercharged. This forms a barrier that prevents the plates from accepting and holding a normal charge. Over time, this causes a loss of storage capacity and the battery in weakened.
Here’s a few tips to make your battery last longer. Avoid parking in the sun during summer months. Excessive heat causes damage which inhibits the chemical process that charges and discharges your battery. Use the vehicle. Driving it regularly and for at least 15 minutes keeps the battery charged and avoids sulfate build-up on your lead plates. If your vehicle will sit for an extended period purchase a “trickle charger” for your battery and keep it plugged in. The strength of the battery is usually measured in coldcranking-amps and can be tested by most automotive service centers for free. If the battery is weak and doesn’t pass the load test it’s time to consider replacement. A typical battery lasts about 4 years so stay informed by having your battery checked regularly. You don’t want to be surprised that your vehicle won’t start on the next cold day.
Donations can be dropped at the pantry during normal hours of operation, left in the donation box in front of the building or dropped at Meraki Salon on Willow Street in Harrisburg. If you are looking for a place to make yearend tax donations, consider the Food Pantry. Monetary donations are a wonderful resource for the Pantry. It enables us to stock items that are in short supply. Donations can be mailed to the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry, PO Box 456, Harrisburg, SD 57032. Special arrangements can be made by calling (605) 929-0599. Thank you for supporting the Harrisburg Area Food Pantry!
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American Legion Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
Nationally the American Legion and the Legion’s Auxiliary will be celebrating their 100th birthday in 2019! In honor of this occasion, a 10 ft. evergreen tree was placed in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Pierre. Every active Legion post and Auxiliary unit in South Dakota was invited to contribute an ornament to decorate the tree. Harrisburg’s Legion and Auxiliary are proud to say that we sent two nicely handcrafted ornaments to Pierre. Our post and unit are also proud that we can say that after 100
years we are still “active”. We are both classified as “nonprofit”. The generosity of the public helps us as we carry on with our 100 year old mission: serving veterans, service members, and our community. We wish to thank the public for supporting our raffles, feeds, luncheons, poppy distributions, etc. All of the Christmas trees at the Capitol may be viewed by the public Nov. 20th to Dec. 25th from 8am-10pm. There is no admission fee.
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Pam Harris-Owner 605-354-5948
Sarah Manthey-Owner 605-261-7629 White Barn Charm carries a variety of painted furniture, hand-made and one of a kind accessories for your home. A few examples include candles, pillows, signs and greenery.
Dusty and Shanon Abrahamson-Owners 605-400-6552
Jen McVay-Owner 712-441-5545
Pam offers homemade “Take & Bake” family style entrées ready to bake or microwave. Daily menu can be seen on the Emer-Genz Facebook page.
Dusty and Shanon Abrahamson-Owners 605-400-6552 Providing the Harrisburg and surrounding communities with a wide variety of coffee, drinks, and Fly Boy donuts. Gravel Road blend also offers a daily lunch special.
Gravel Road Boutique offers unique and one-of-a-kind home decor and accessories.
Not Just Cupcakes has delicious desserts and Filipino delicacies available for any special occasion. Jen is also serving Asian entrées for lunch and dinner.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
November 24: Small Business Saturday
December 1: Holiday Open House and Cookie Crawl, 9am-3pm Santa & Mrs. Clause 9-11am
December 8: Live Music, 12pm-2pm Cookie decorating for kids, 2pm-3pm
December 15: Tiger Nation vendor fair at Harrisburg High School, 12pm-5pm
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Students March on in HHS Band
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Tiger Tones Take Flight ZOEY MAGER
Harrisburg High School is a big TRINITY HILLMER fan of fine arts and extra-curricular activities; thus, the Harrisburg High district created the School’s Marching Harrisburg High Bandis a school School show choir and teacher-led team, Tiger Tones, activity in which which has been students show skill an official extraand support local curricular for two sports teams. HHS Bandstudents are given a choice full years and began their third whether or not to participate year at the beginning of August. ; however, they are encouraged There are three adults who run the to join. Mr. Groon, one of the program: one director/vocal coach marching band instructors, shares (Elizabeth Gould), an assistant that there are 55 students in director (Kami Rasmussen), marching band. He affirms that and a choreographer (Austin the biggest hardship of hosting Schoenbeck). The team practices marching band was establishing on Tuesday mornings, Thursday and Wednesday the program, yethe explains how mornings, lucky the marching band program afternoons. was to have enthusiastic students Last year’s show choir team was who have really bought in. One decently small; however, the marching band student, senior 2018-2019 team is reasonably Mia Adams, fondly remarks, “We larger. Many of the teens that all feel like a family towards the partake in the group have been end.” a part of a show choir ever since In interviewing people involved in the marching band program, Mr. Groonand Mia explained an average band practice. The marching band must first make sure they are playing in tune and they are all on the same page as well as make sure the program and music sound good. There are many different warm ups the band can do, such as basic marching or a musical warm up. They then proceed with running through the show until the end of practice. Some people in marching band really enjoy doing the drills because it makes the band feel more like a team, and they start to feel like a “Band Fam” as M ia Adamsstates. Harrisburg High School’s Marching Bandis really a sight to behold. They put hours of time and effort in all that they do, and it shows based on their achievements earned throughout their 2018 season. Though the season is over, participants look forward to next fall.
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December HOSA Happenings MEGAN HOLDEN
Winter break is almost upon us, so it’s time for an update on what Harrisburg HOSA has been up to. December 1 marked our third Science Saturday, which means there is only one left. It will be held on February 23. If you have a 3rd through 5th grader and would like to sign them up for the last Science Saturday, the cost is $20. For more information please contact Lisa.Cardillo@k12.sd.us or Sarah.k.Brink@k12.sd.us. In December, we also have two exciting field trips planned. HOSA members had the opportunity to sign up for the Cadaver Lab Tour on December 6 or the Sanford Sights and Sounds Tour on December 11. HOSA members have also started preparing for their state events. State HOSA is at the end of March, which is approaching quickly. For State, students picked from a variety of health related competitions, including both team and individual events. Have a great winter break!
their first years of middle school. Teammate Kaci Kennedy was asked what she likes most about her show choir experience “What makes show choir fun is being with my friends and dancing and singing songs. Another thing is that we have awesome coaches that always make us laugh and want to have fun.”
This year’s show is titled “Be As You Are!” encompassing five songs. The Tiger Tones’ show will start with “I Lived” by OneRepublic, followed by “Larger Than Life” by Pink Zebra. Their third song is titled “Be As You Are” by Mike Posner, which gets followed by an amazing costume change. Kami Rasmussen says the first costumes are “glitzy and fun. The ladies start in beautiful sparkling silver and blue dresses while the men start in grey suits and shiny blue shoes to match.” After the costume change, the ladies sing a powerful song titled “I Won’t” by Lil Mix. The closer has both boys and girls as they perform “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco. Continued on Page 9
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Season in Review: TIGER FOOTBALL ANNA BUSHFIELD
The Harrisburg Tigersended their football season on Thursday, October 25th, in the first round of playoffs. They fell to Huron with a final score of 7-20. The team’s season record was 5-5, with victories against the following teams: Pierre, Douglas, Aberdeen Central, Brookings, and Mitchell. When reflecting on the season, headcoach Brandon Whitecomplimented the team’s improved passing game, defense, and resilience. Senior Max Andersonmade similar 2018 Football Varsity Letter-Winners observations when he said, “We were very resilient as a team. We come out on top.” As the season earlier than some h oped, the Tigers played in a lot of close games, and progressed, different aspects are already preparing to come out ... [we] b elieved in each other and attributed to their victories. Coach stronger for next season. always fought to the very end of White explains, “Theability for The football team held their Fall the game.” our kids to take full ownership in Awards Banquet on Monday, Anderson also enjoyed bonding their role has contributed to our November 19th. Below are some with his teammates; hecommented success.” of the prestigious honors that
on how much he loved playing the sport with his best friends. Coach White expressed his two favorite parts of the season: the team’s comeback win against Brookings and their big win against Mitchell. The head coach added, “These are two very competitive teams, and we were able to make just enough plays in both of those games to
Football has served as a core part ofHarrisburg High Schoolby bringing the community together. Going into next season, White hopes to learn from past mistakes and improve the team’s skill level. During the offseason, Harrisburg High School’s football team will take time to build strength and speed. Though this season ended
were given: ESD All Conference: Jacob Just, Jhei Roewart, Cole Teigen; Academic All-State: Max Anderson, Ryan Hill, Jacob Just, Cole Teigen, Cole Patten; AllState: Jacob Just, Cole Teigen, Max Anderson (Honorable Mention).
Sprinting Through The Finish Line PHOEBE BROWN
A high school sport works to improve perseverance, skills, and teamwork. Harrisburg High School’s Cross Country team achieved this in their 2018 season. Many runners all came to agree that perseverance distinguished itself as a lifelong skill this sport improved.
his athletes by, “…focusing on goals as individuals and as a team and spend time every week reevaluating what has gone well and where we can improve.” He goes on to say, “A person will never know what they are truly capable of unless they try.”
Josie Boyd,a junior runner,says, “Iwould recommend students to try running cross country because it is a sport unlike any other. It’s This year’s boys varsity team a great team building sport and placed 6th at state; in addition, is an activity that you can carry some students placed first at on throughout your whole life. smaller meets. It was a great Everyone can succeed in cross season for many athletes: Parker country by working hard and the Fitzgerald earned all-state honors, feeling of breaking your own Josie Boyd posted one of the top record is an amazing feeling.” This ; five times in the Harrisburg 5K, year was an impeccable season as well as five boys earned all- athletes are highly encouraged to conference awards. However, their join next year’s Harrisburg Cross great success did not come without Country team. This sport not only extreme hard work and self- improves perseverance,skills, and motivation. According to the head teamwork, but it also is considered coach, Matt Genrich, he pushes a way of life to those involved.
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The Tiger Team of the Month
2018 FFA Leadership Development has had a strong year so far! Marketing Plan; 1st at Jackrabbit Invite, 1st at District 7, 3rd at Menno Invitational. Members are Olivia Johnson, Madysen Smid, Devanie Andre, & Kayley Stevens. Agriculturaal Communications; 2nd at Brandon Valley Invite, 2nd at Jackrabbit Invite, 1st at District 7, 1st at Menno Invitational. Members are Kayla Smeenk, Allyson Beninga, Michaela Heyn, Madison Heyn, Brendon Blakeney, & Danesa Williams. Conduct of Chapter Meetings (Freshman Parliamentary Procedure); 2nd at Brandon
Valley Invite, 2nd at Jackrabbit Invite, 2nd at District 7, 4th at Menno Invitational. Members are Madeline Grabow, Karlee Bezug, Shanden Reiners, Austin Reiners, Hannah Eckert, Alexis Kraft, Mikayla Kolbeck. Parliamentary Procedure; 1st at Brandon Valley Invite, 2nd at Jackrabbit Invite, 1st at District 7, 2nd at Menno Invitational. Members are Tucker Seamer, Ethyn Rollinger, Braxton Boer, Ben Loos, Josiah Schaffer, Carter Tuntland, Nick Tschudy, Desmond Looft, & Kailee Craig. Agricultural Issues; 2nd at Brandon Valley Invite, 3rd at Jackrabbit invite, 3rd at District 7. Members are Kaiah Willard, MaKenzie Voss, Avery Alverado,
Connor Senst, Colt Harder, Abigail Blake, & Madison Stucky. Prepared Public Speaking; Kacey Lias, 1st at Brandon Valley Invite, 3rd at Jackrabbit Invite. Extemporaneous Speaking; Isabel Roth, 3rd at District 7. Employment Skills; Jady Maas, 1st at Brandon Valley Invite. Agricultural Broadcasting; Hudson Dirks, 1st at Brandon Valley Invite The Ag. Communications, Marketing Plan, Parliamentary Procedure, and Conduct of Chapter Meetings teams all qualified for the State Finals and Isabel Roth also qualified for state in Extemporaneous Speaking.
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Continued from Page 6 Austin Schoenbeck, choreographer for five years, comments, “The team is killing it so far! There is so much hard work and dedication. I can’t wait to start performing for everyone! This year’s dances are a lot more intense than years past. The show is basically about individuality, so allowing the students to explore their own self-worth and ‘Be As You Are.’” Harrisburg Tiger Tones will begin their competition season in midJanuary after their preview night, which will be held on January 12th, 2019. They will compete in five
different competitions and host “Stars on Stage,” a middle school show choir competition. Everyone is excited for the upcoming season and openly welcomes the public to come, watch, and support at the upcoming competitions.
What Will You Give This Christmas?
VICTORIA BORGES – KITCHEN SUPERVISOR ENDEAVOR ELEMENTARY “Happiness doesn’t result from what we get, but from what we give.” - Ben Carson “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” - Pablo Picasso “Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” - Booker T. Washington These are just a few of my favorite quotes that remind me that giving is not just for the other person, I benefit as well. Giving makes us happy and when done without expectation of reciprocity satisfies our soul. Don’t stress yourself with excessive spending, it’s not about
the extravagance of the gift but the thought behind it that can make it priceless. Yes, it’s the thought that counts. For me the most valuable gifts that I’ve ever given or received didn’t cost a dime. The price paid was time, energy, talents freely given from the heart. As I celebrate this holiday the first without my mother, I am full of precious memories of time we spent together playing Scrabble, acts of kindness we did for each other, she shared her divine talents with me and I shared mine with her. Iron sharpens iron. We each became better for doing so and created a strong bond. A lifetime of memories, what a gift! Happy Holidays!
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The End of One Era, The Start of Another
2018 Volleyball Varsity Letter-Winners AVA GOODALE After a season of ups and downs, the girls’ varsity volleyball team fell to Watertown in a postseason battle; Coach Ronette Costain felt passionate about her team’s
effort for this game: “That was the best ball we had played all season. It would have been a lot of fun to see how we could have done at state...” The Watertown match was extremely close with the Tigers falling short in each set by only two points. Overall, the girls had a relatively successful season; they ended the year with eight wins and sixteen losses. The
Liberty Celebrates 50th Day of School LIBERTY 1ST GRADE TEAM
On November 6th, the first graders celebrated the 50th day of school with a blast to the past to the 1950s! The students were encouraged to dress up in 50s attire, which included poodle skirts, leather jackets, saddle shoes, and jeans. It was a fun day, filled with activities centered around the number 50 and the 1950s era. Some activities we did include making the perfect root beer float (complete with whipped cream
and a cherry on top!), learning about popular things in the 1950s (and researching them ourselves!), working with the number 50 in a variety of ways, timing ourselves for 50 seconds doing different activities, and ending the day with a sock hop, complete with popular hits from the 1950s! Learning about the 50s was “no sweat” with all the 1st grade “cool cats”! Check out some pictures to see our great costumes & special events!
teams they beat included teams from all over the state: Yankton twice, Sioux Falls Lincoln, Pierre T.F. Riggs, Brandon Valley, Spearfish, Douglas, and Sturgis Brown. Despite their losses, the players still had a blast playing the game they love. One player, junior Hallie Mertz, described her favorite moment from the season, “...during the home game against
Pierre, I hit the up-ref when I was 1trying to down-ball it over the net.” Another player, senior Lucy Hartman, explained the highlight of her season, which was the final game they played in Watertown. Even though they lost, she felt the team put their heart and soul into this game the most. Overall, the players felt they grew exponentially from where they were at the beginning of the
season. Another senior on the team, Kenzie Nord, describes the coaching methods this year: “Every player, including myself, was pushed to get better and stronger.” She expanded on this when she mentioned the pressure the team felt after winning two state championships back-toback. Although this year’s team did not end up returning to the state tournament, all three players and Coach Costain felt the team made large improvements and grew tremendously. Hallie Mertz even described it as, “a season of exceptional growth in skill and teamwork.” So, despite their short comings in the final game of the season, the Tigers grew as a team and felt they played incredibly well as the season came to an end. At their end of season banquet on November 19, the team awarded the following honorary accolades: ESD All-Conference: Brooklyn Bollweg; Academic All-State: Brooklyn Bollweg, Kenzie Nord, Kelsey Raue; All-State: Brooklyn Bollweg (2nd Team); Special Awards: Brooklyn Bollweg (HHS Record for Digs per Season, AllStar Game Selection).
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Endeavor 3rd Graders Become Animal Experts The third graders at Endeavor Elementary participated in Animal Expert on Wednesday, Nov. 21st. The students picked an animal,
researched it, and then created a presentation to display it. Parents, students, and staff walked around the projects all the while learning about animals. Some of the animals that were chosen were:
Caracal, Black Bear, Flying Squirrel, and a Great White Shark to name a few. The projects looked and sounded amazing!
Old Courthouse Museum Visits Endeavor 1st Graders
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The first graders at Endeavor Elementary had the Old Courthouse Museum come in and present how Early Americans used the buffalo for a variety of survival needs and demonstrate how to put up a tee-pee.
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Do you Seesaw? Throughout the year, our first grade students and families use an application called SeeSaw to connect with our classrooms. This application is a communication tool that keeps parents informed of classroom announcements, activities, and school events. The students are
highly engaged as they complete activities and upload classroom projects through SeeSaw. Family members are able to comment on their child’s work as well as send messages to their child’s teacher. Teachers are able to upload classroom information such as snack calendars,
weekly announcements, and spelling lists. Most recently, our students have created videos, worked on phonics skills, and solved story problems using the Seesaw application. Our students and families love being able to interact with the ongoings of our classrooms with the click of a button!