Volume 37, issue 4, January 2014

THE TIGER TIMES Serving the Harrisburg School District and Surrounding Community

HARRISBURG, SOUTH DAKOTA

IN THIS ISSUE

COMMUNITY

CITY OF HARRISBURG INFORMATION Shop Local and Save

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Friday January 10, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. YANKTON

CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL

HIGH SCHOOL DECA Students Take Part in the Revolution Leadership Class Does Service Tiger Boys Basketball

FCCLA Visits Ronald McDonald House Harrisburg FCCLA Members Attend FCCLA Cluster Meeting Winter Driving High School Angel Tree HOSA Rings in the New Year Student Council Spreads Christmas Cheer Student Council Does Good For Community All Year Round Effective Test Taking What’s Next?

Sincerely, Santa Harrisburg FFA Competes in State Leadership CDE’s

Seventh Grade

6th Grade Archery What Patriotism Means to Me Thank you Harrisburg from SMS! Stay Up To Date With the 8th Grade

Saturday January 18, 2014 WRESTLING INVITATIONAL, 10 AM Monday January 20, 2014 Martin Luther King Jr., Day NO SCHOOL/STAFF INSERVICE ALL CITY OFFICES CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY Tuesday January 21, 2014 HARRISBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 PM, LIBERTY SCHOOL BOARD ROOM Saturday January 25, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. WATERTOWN Thursday January 30, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. MITCHELL Friday January 31, 2014 ONE-ACT PLAY PERFORMANCE, 7PM Saturday, February 1, 2014 ONE-ACT PLAY PERFORMANCE, 1 PM JV/9/10/VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. ABERDEEN CENTRAL HARRISBURG CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6 PM LIBERTY SCHOOL BOARD ROOM

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ENDEAVOR ELEMENTARY Endeavor Library Mayor Heuther Makes A Difference

Explorer Kindergarten Happenings Technology in Kindergarten Holiday Events

Friday January 17, 2014 JV & VARSITY WRESTLING vs. PIERRE

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Monday January 13, 2014 AFTER PROM COMMITTEE Meeting, 7PM

Thursday January 16, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. BRANDON VALLEY

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EXPLORER ELEMENTARY

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 7 PM LIBERTY SCHOOL BOARD ROOM Wednesday January 15, 2014 TIGER NATION MEETING, 7PM

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HIGH SCHOOL

Saturday January 11, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. PIERRE

Tuesday January 14, 2014 JV/9/10/VARSITY BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. BROOKINGS

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JOURNEY ELEMENTARY Journey Music Classroom Artful Journey Student Council

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LIBERTY ELEMENTARY Technology at Liberty Elementary Liberty K-1 Music Program

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COMMUNITY

CITY OF HARRISBURG INFORMATION City Website – www.harrisburgsd.gov CONTACT INFORMATION CITY COUNCIL

Mayor: Julie Burke-Bowen

Julie.BurkeBowen@Harrisburgsd.gov, 605-743-6020

Ward I Alderperson: Adrienne McKeown

Adrienne.McKeown@Harrisburgsd.gov, 605-743-6024

Rob Handshumaker – Rob.Hanshumaker@Harrisburgsd.gov 605-743-6022 Ward II Alderperson:

Harrisburg Community Library – 767-7910 Police - Lincoln County Sheriff Dispatch (Non Emergency) – 764-2664 Emergency – 911 HELP!Line – 211 SD One Call – 811 Post Office – 743-2791 Like us on FACEBOOK – City Offices of Harrisburg, SD The official newspaper for the City of Harrisburg is the Sioux Valley News.

NIXLE is a free service the city uses to send alerts to your cell phone – sign up at www.nixle.com SNOW ALERT POLICY

Allison Sanderson

Allison.Sanderson@Harrisburgsd.gov, 605-743-6026

Ryan Olson

Ryan.Olson@Harrisburgsd.gov, 605-743-6028

Council Meetings: City Council meetings are held the first and third Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise. If a meeting falls on a City holiday, typically the meeting will be scheduled for the following Tuesday.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Chairperson: Vice Chairperson: Members: Berg

Dain Sisson Chane Patten Bruce Bicknase, Mark Carr, Nick VanWyhe, Ryan

Planning and Zoning Meetings: Planning and Zoning meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Liberty School Board Room unless announced otherwise.

We currently have a Planning & Zoning Commission seat open, all interested parties please submit a letter of interest to City of Harrisburg, PO Box 26, Harrisburg, SD 57032.

HARRISBURG ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Members:

Dr. Ashley Mayland, DC Ryan Watson Megan Diez-Freed, DDS Eric Fosheim Kris Graff, Jeff Stanton, GayLynn Burchett

HARRISBURG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Kris Graff Peggy Miller Dale Thorpe _____________________________________ Library Board Members: Elizabeth Hoffman, GayLynn Burchett, Ryan VanTol, Phil Olinger, Erin Oster Park Board Chairperson: Ryan Berg Vice Chairperson: Jason Thurston Members: Heidi Nickles, Danny Tank, Bret McCarthy There are currently seats open on the Park Board, all interested parties please submit a letter of interest to the City of Harrisburg, PO Box 26, Harrisburg, SD 57032.

City Hall Hours City/Finance Office: Monday – Thursday – 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

City Maintenance: Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone Numbers: City/Finance Office – 743-5872 Fax – 743-2831 Water Utility Billing - Ext. 10 Finance Officer – Ext. 11 Planning & Zoning Official (Building Services) – Ext. 12 City Administrator – Ext. 13 City Maintenance Office – 767-0075 THE TIGER TIMES • JANUARY 2014 • PAGE 2

• 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 street, regardless of the directional run of that street. Parking may resume when streets have been cleared of snow completely from curb to curb.

• Section 14: Obstructing snow removal and street cleaning. No vehicle shall be parked in such a manner or for such a period of time as to unreasonably interfere with or obstruct the removal of snow from, or the cleaning of, the streets in the city.

• Ticketing will begin when plows are dispatched which could be anytime after the snow alert is issued.

• Towing of vehicles, trailers and other appurtenances will start 24 hours AFTER the ticket has been issued.

• It is each resident’s responsibility to keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice. Placing snow in the roadways is NOT ALLOWED. These policies will be enforced on a per-call basis.

• Please exercise common sense during the winter plowing season and respect the plows.

• In the event of a Snow Alert, the City will notify the following: • KSOO AM 1140 • B-102.7 FM • HOT 104.7 FM • MIXX 97.3 FM • KIKN 100.5 FM • KELO TV • www.harrisburg.govoffice.com • www.nixle.com • and the City of Harrisburg Facebook page • (Nixle is a free service the city uses to send alerts to your cell phone) • If a resident wishes to have mail delivery to his/her home, it is the homeowner’s responsibility to put up and maintain their mailbox in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Harrisburg Post Office. The City of Harrisburg is not responsible for repairing or replacing any mailboxes damaged due to snow removal. We request that you make sure your mailboxes are completely upright and are properly maintained.

FROM THE LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT Keep your garage doors closed at night and when not at home. If you keep your vehicle outside, keep it locked.

Keep our children safe – all school zones are 15 mph.

Speed limits in residential areas are 20 mph, please remember to SLOW DOWN. Please respect the city parks and equipment.

Follow the city ordinances as listed in this newsletter and online regarding animals, snow removal, watering restrictions, and other city codes.

HELP!Line Center is available 24 hrs. a day/7 days a week for any personal or family crisis. Dial 211 ANIMAL ORDINANCES • The City of Harrisburg currently contracts with the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society. Any lost animals or animals in violation of the city ordinances will be brought to SFAHS, (605) 338-4441.

• Residents are required to license their animals annually in January and keep their shots up to date. Cost of an animal license is $5.00 and tags are obtained at city hall.

• Owners of any dog, cat, or other animal held as a domestic pet shall not permit such animal to run at large at any time. A leash is required AT ALL TIMES. If found, these animals are impounded and expenses and fines are paid by owner.

• The City receives many complaints of barking dogs. These cases may

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• When walking your pet, please carry a bag with you to clean up after your pet and dispose of properly.

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Harrisburg Community Library • Please stop by 200 E Willow Street, just inside the southeast door of Liberty Elementary School, and check out how we have grown. Our shelves are full of children’s books and movies, fiction and non-fiction books, magazines, DVDs and many popular young adult book series. The Harrisburg Community Library has over 1200 DVDs for you to check-out FREE for one week at a time. We are now open on Fridays from 4-8pm!

• The Harrisburg Community Library also has computers for public use on site. Users can word-process as well as go online. Wi-Fi has also just been added. Bring in your own laptop and connect to our server.

• The Harrisburg Community Library offers also offers storytime. The preschool-age storytime is on Wednesday mornings at 10AM throughout the school year. Family storytime is offered year-round on Saturdays at 10AM. Attend with your children and enjoy stories and crafts. No need to sign-up, just come join us. It is a great way to get out of the house!

• Please visit us soon to see all that is happening at your local library.

Also, visit our website at www.harrisburg.govoffice.com and click on the ‘Library’ link.

• Harrisburg Community Library Hours: • Monday thru Thursday 9:00-1:00 and 4:00-8:00 • Friday 4:00-8:00 • Saturday 9:00-1:00

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Harrisburg Tigers Baseball • PO Box 434 Harrisburg SD 57032, Phone 605-496-9722 • Email: harrisburgsdbaseball@gmail.com • Registration is now open for high school spring baseball (grades 9-12), deadline is January 15, 2014.

• Registration for all other Harrisburg Baseball/Softball begins January 1, 2014 and the deadline is March 15, 2014.

• Register at www.harrisburgtigersbaseball.com

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WATER/SEWER BILLING • Reminders: All residents moving into AND out of Harrisburg are now required to fill out an application for services or a disconnection of services form at the City Office prior to moving.

• Water bills are due by the 20th of each month and are considered PAST DUE and assessed a late fee after 7:00am on the following business day. Even if the 20th falls during a weekend.

• Residential water/sewer rates are $26.75 + $12.30/1000 gallons of water used.

• Water restrictions are in effect year round.

• Short-Term Inactivity: If, for any reason, you would like your water service to be suspended for a short period of time, there are now two different options to consider.

• The City can shut your water off at the curb and reconnect at a later date of your choosing. During these disconnected time, you will not receive a bill, however, you will be billed a $50 reconnect fee once service is restored.

• You can continue to pay the monthly bill (a minimum of $26.75) for each month of inactivity.

• Direct Payment Plan • The City of Harrisburg is pleased to offer you Direct Payment Plan for your water/sewer bill. Now you can have your utility payment deducted automatically from your checking or savings account • Here’s how the Direct Payment Plan works: • You authorize regularly scheduled payments to be made from your checking or savings account. Then just sit back and relax. Your payment will be made automatically on either the 10th or the 20th day of each month, whichever you choose when you sign up. Proof of payment will appear on both your following bill as well as the statement you receive from your financial institution. The authority you give to charge your account will remain in effect until you notify us in writing to terminate the authorization. To take advantage of this service, stop in the City Office to complete the authorization form. A copy of this form will also be available on our website at www.harrisburgsd.gov.

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BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE • The City of Harrisburg passed a new Building Code Ordinance take effect January of 2014. Please be aware of this new ordinance as it pertains to residential and non-residential buildings. The main focus of this ordinance is the safety of the public when it comes to new construction, but also pertains to existing structures. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to stop by city hall.

• You may find a copy of all current City Ordinances on the City website or at the City Office.

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COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY The Harrisburg United Methodist Church is host to the Harrisburg and surrounding area food pantry. The food pantry is available by calling the church office at 767-2253 to make an appointment. We are located at 204 Grand Ave. As our community grows we are experiencing a growth in need for the food pantry. Your non-perishable items and monetary donations can be dropped off at the Harrisburg United Methodist Church office.

FROM THE CITY OF HARRISBURG WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT Popular wipes clogging sewer pipes, cities say ‘Flushable,’ products stay intact in tests.

By Carolyn Thompson Associated Press BEMUS POINT, N.Y. - Increasingly popular bathroom wipes — pre-moistened towelettes that are often advertised as flushable — are being blamed for creating clogs and backups in sewer systems around the nation.

Wastewater authorities say wipes may go down the toilet, but even many labeled as flushable aren’t breaking down as they course through the sewer system. That’s costing millions of dollars to dispatch crews to unclog pipes and pumps and to replace and upgrade machinery.

The problem got so bad in this western New York community this summer that sewer officials set up traps — basket strainers in sections of pipe leading to an oft-clogged pump—to figure out which households the wipes were coming from. They mailed letters and then pleaded in person for residents to stop flushing them.

“We could walk right up, knock on the door and say, ‘Listen, this problem is coming right from your house,’ ” said Tom Walsh, senior project coordinator at South & Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer Districts..

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies, which represents 300 wastewater agencies, said it has been hearing complaints about wipes from sewer systems big and small are items that are not supposed to be flushed, like paper towels.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Cities report issues Wastewater officials agree that wipes, many of which are made from plastic, aren’t the only culprits but say their problems have escalated with the wipes market. » Vancouver, Wash., sewer officials say wipes labeled as flushable are a big part of a problem that has caused that city to spend more than $1 million in the past five years replacing three large sewage pumps and eight smaller ones that were routinely clogging.

To prove their point, they dyed several kinds of wipes and sent them through the sewer for a mile to see how they would break up. They didn’t.

Those labeled flushable, engineer Frank Dick said, had “a little rips and tears but still they were intact.” » Waukesha, Wis., clogging problems prompted the sewer authority to create a “Keep Wipes out of Pipes” flier. » Ocean City, Md., and Sitka, Alaska, are among cities that have also publicly asked residents not to flush wipes, regardless of whether they are labeled flushable.

The problem got worldwide attention in July when London sewer officials reported removing for about the past four years.

Defends products That roughly coincides with the ramped-up marketing of the “flushable cleansing cloths” as a cleaner, fresher option than dry toilet paper alone.

A trade group says wipes are a $6 billion-a-year industry, with sales of consumer wipes increasing nearly 5 percent a year since 2007 and expected to grow at a rate of 6 percent annually for the next five years.

One popular brand, Cottonelle, has a campaign called “Let’s talk about your bum” and ads showing people trying to wash their hair with no water. It ends with the tagline: “You can’t clean your hair without water, so why clean your bum that way?”

Manufacturers insist wipes labeled flushable aren’t the problem, pointing instead to baby and other cleaning wipes marked as nonflushable that are often being used by adults.

“My team regularly goes sewer diving” to analyze what’s causing problems, said Trina McCormick, a senior manager at Kimberly – Clark Corp.,

maker of Cottonelle. “We’ve seen the majority, 90 percent in fact, a 15ton “bus-sized lump” of wrongly flushed grease and wet wipes, dubbed the “fatberg.”

Quest for solution The complaints have prompted a renewed look at solving the problem.

The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, the trade group known as INDA, recently revised voluntary guidelines and specified seven tests for manufacturers to use to determine which wipes to call flushable. It also recommends a universal do - notflush logo — a crossed - out stick figure and toilet — be prominently displayed on nondispersible products.

CALENDAR EVENTS January 6, 2014 – Harrisburg City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Liberty School Board Room January 14, 2014 – Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Liberty School Board Room January 20, 2014 – City Utility Bills Due by 5:00 p.m.

January 20, 2014 – All City Offices Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 21, 2014 – Harrisburg City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Liberty School Board Room February 3, 2014 – Harrisburg City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. Liberty School Board Room

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hen you shop local, you're helping to build the Harrisburg community. Not only are you supporting the local business owners, but the money you spend is reinvested back into the community in multiple ways.

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he Harrisburg Economic Development Corporation invites you to be a part of building the Harrisburg community by participating in our current Shop Local campaign. For $1, you can purchase a savings card which will provide you with discounts at 19 local businesses through the end of 2014. The cards are available for purchase at Fibber McGee's, Sam's BP, and The Robin's Nest.

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hank you for your support of Harrisburg businesses in 2013. We look forward to serving you and continuing to grow in 2014!"

Harrisburg United Methodist Church Pastor Kyle Reinhiller 204 Grand Ave. 767-2253 www.harrisburgumc.com Worship Times 9:00 am and 10:30 am Sunday School 10:15 am – 11:15 am YOGA CLASS

Harrisburg Area Food Pantry Located in the Harrisburg United Methodist Church 204 Grand Ave. 767-2253 Contact church office for more information on the food pantry

• Moderate intensity • Lead by certified Yoga Instructor with 25+ years experience •Open to community, ages 13 + • Location: Shalom Lutheran Church • Date/Time: Monday evenings from 6-7:15 pm • Cost: punch cards available for different $ amounts • 40$ for 4 classes, • 72$ for 8 classes, • 96$ for 12 classes, • OR drop in fee for 12$ per class Contact for more info:

Shalomnur@iw.net

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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL

Returns to Harrisburg for 2nd Year

(HARRISBURG, SD)— The Harrisburg Performing Arts Center announces second annual event: Children’s Theatre Festival, Saturday, January 11, 10:00 am, in the Harrisburg Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $2 for a child and $4 for an adult.

This fun-filled show features the talents of two children’s theatre troupes who perform for thousands of audience members each year, Discovery Mime Theatre and Storyland Children’s Theatre.

The Children’s Theatre Festival will involve the audience in stories, music characterizations and much more. This hour and fifteen minute show will feature audience participation, familiar children’s songs, and stories that kids of all ages will enjoy and learn from. In addition, a meet and greet with the casts will follow the event.

For more information, call the Box Office at 605-743-9038.

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers", once again, put on a great show in the PAC, December 8. Thanks to everyone that joined us for this fantastic event, and a huge thank you to all of our sponsors that made this show possible.

Augustana College to Present Shakespeare’s “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” in Harrisburg

(HARRISBURG, SD)— The Augustana Performing and Visual Arts will present Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Tuesday, January 28, in the Harrisburg Performing Arts Center.

Join Augie’s Theatre Department as they take you to the world where fairies, nobility and honest laborers meet. Love potions, practical jokes, mistaken identities, mischief, oaths of love and revenge abound in the story as young love confronts and prevails against the odds.

Hermia, not wanting to marry whom her father wants, runs away with her true love, Lysander. Pursued into the forest outside of Athens, they become entangled in a spat between Oberon and Titania, the Fairy King and Queen. Puck, in her efforts to help Oberon, comes upon a group of honest Athenian laborers, there to rehearse a play for the Duke’s wedding, and these poor actors become pawns in the game.

It all concludes in a happy ending despite the mishaps and mayhem for “the course of true love never did run smooth”.

Tickets are $5 for Adults and $3 for Children. For more information, contact the Box Office at 605-743-9038.

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HIGH SCHOOL DECA STUDENTS TAKE PART IN THE REVOLUTION DREW BUNKERS

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our DECA students from Harrisburg High School attended the Central Region Leadership Conference in Milwaukee, WI to declare their DECApendence. Hailey Axtell, Abby Hatch, Derrick Kruetzfeldt, and Wyatt Deelstra represented Harrisburg High School at the conference on December 6-8 that brought together 2,200 DECA members from thirteen states and Canada.

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ighlighting the opening session was keynote speaker Chris Bashinelli, who told his story of becoming the host of “Bridge The Gap”, a PBS series where Chris learns what is it like to walk a mile in the shoes of others.

Chris stressed the importance of finding your “stoop” and carrying it with you wherever life might lead. The conference also included student workshop tracks where the students heard presenters from the Milwaukee Bucks, Culver’s, Manpower, and many others. Entertainment continued Saturday night with a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game and a Mustachio Bashio DECA dance.

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his semester’s leadership class fulfilled their quarterly service project assignments and did much to give back. First quarter, the students volunteered at Freedom elementary by helping teachers in various classrooms, picked up trash on the road leading to the high school, and played with the cats and walked the dogs at the Humane Society.

During the second quarter, students stood in very cold weather for two hours and rang the bells for the Salvation Army at Hobby Lobby, Shopko, and Fareway. In the afternoon, they went to the assisted living group at Trail Ridge Retirement Center and helped the group frost and decorate Christmas Cookies and also played bingo.

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he assignment is designed to help students practice the leadership skill of volunteering and assisting others. Students enjoyed their time doing each task and could the benefit of their actions. Even despite the cold, they enjoyed hot chocolate as a “warm-up” half way through their task, but even more “warming” were the positive comments and hugs they received from customers.

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eadership class allows students to discover and improve their own leadership strengths and skills. This is done through various classroom curriculum and activities designed to explore and develop skills to learn more about themselves, how to chose their paths, and to control their own outcomes in life.

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he Tigers worked hard for a solid two weeks in preparation for the first game of the season against Huron. Particularly, the Tigers have been working on offense. As a team, we can shoot the ball well - especially senior forward, Gunar Rang, and senior guard, Austin Bicknase. It is our first year in AA basketball, but that doesn’t mean anything. There is not a better coach to play for than Scott Langerock. He teaches us the fundamentals and strategies of the game and encourages us to play to our full potential. The Tigers have six seniors this year, and we’ve all been itching for a championship since freshman year. It will be a tough journey, but if we keep believing, anything is possible.

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HIGH SCHOOL

FCCLA VISITS RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE

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his year, the FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) Career Peer Education Team partnered with the Ronald McDonald House in the 2013-2014 school year. The team is focusing their efforts by collecting the requested necessities that the Ronald McDonald House contributes to needy citizens each year. The Harrisburg FCCLA Chapter had hoped to represent Harrisburg as a service-oriented organization that models selflessness and compassion, and we did just that. Casey Lint, FCCLA Career Peer Education Team Member, chaired the activity.

Explorer and Endeavor Elementary partnered with the team and helped collect the items requested: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and conditioner. This past week, students collected 325 items that will be donated to much appreciative families at the Ronald McDonald House.

HARRISBURG FCCLA MEMBERS ATTEND FCCLA CLUSTER MEETING IN OMAHA More than 2,800 students and advisers converged for inspiration, training and opportunities to make a difference locally and across the country.

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ovember 25, 2013 – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) brought more than 2,800 of its student leaders, members and advisers to the CenturyLink Center in late November to participate in the largest of three regional conferences – known as National Cluster Meetings.

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he meetings provided an opportunity for students and advisers to come together for fun and to listen to inspiring speakers, as well as to expand leadership skills, sharpen talents and explore career pathways.

The theme of this year’s conference was “Exceeding Expectations” and attendees were challenged to go beyond what is expected of them to make lasting, positive impressions in their families, schools and communities.

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We were delighted to gather great speakers, offer leadership development initiatives and harness the energy of the hundreds of students who came to Omaha for this conference, but realize the best part is that these students will use the event as a platform to make a difference in their own cities and states when they return home,” said Sandy Spavone, executive director of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

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s part of that platform, FCCLA students who attended the Omaha conference gathered and donated more than 750 pairs of socks to provide to the homeless. The students presented the socks to Skate For Change – a nonprofit organization based in Lincoln, Neb. – that empowers youth to use skateboarding as a means for giving back to the less fortunate in their communities. Then, several of the students – who brought their skateboards to town with them – were selected to skate along with Skate For Change volunteers to deliver socks to some of Omaha’s homeless population on Saturday afternoon.

Casey Lint, with the Explorer Elementary Student Council, who helped with the project.

Live pledges 70 percent of profits to road safety initiatives, creation of new roads and safe communities for under- served families in developing countries.

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hose Harrisburg FCCLA Members who attended the meeting included: Macyn Andersen Alaina Ford, Rachel Schroeder, Shianne Hilligas, Krystal Kvalheim, Laura Hohwieler, Sydney Tatge, Andreah Ocegueda, McKeely Andersen, Kaitlyn Mannhalter, Kianna Smallfield, Casey Lint, Tiyah Spaans, Kailyn Mutsch, Kayley Klinkel, Sydney Gibson, Mya Hanisch

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achel Lubbers, Liz Oehlke, Ashton Auch, Caitlin Sehr, Erin Gropel, MacKenzie Gropel, Manika Boheman-Gehl, and MaKalia Stanton.

Adults included Tracy Kern (Advisor), Bonnie Auch, and Kristy Gropel.

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dditional FCCLA National Cluster Meetings were held this month in Charlotte, N.C., and Spokane, Wash.

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nother highlight of the Omaha meeting was the announcement and formal kick-off of a partnership between FCCLA and Snap-2-Live, an initiative in support of the United Nations’ “Decade of Action for Road Safety” campaign. Snap-2-Live belts are fashion accessories that look like actual vintage automobile seat belts and buckles, and act as highly visible reminders of what we can do everyday to save lives on the road. Snap-2-

HIGH SCHOOL ANGEL TREE Thank-you!!!!

Harrisburg FCCLA Chapter would like to thank all individuals, groups, organizations, high school students and staff who helped with the High School Angel Tree. Without the help of these individuals and organizations, 65 individuals and 16 families would not have been helped.

Picture includes FCCLA Members who attended National FCCLA Convention.

WINTER DRIVING KYLE DUMMER

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e’ve all seen it before. Winter comes, snow hits the ground, and all of the people driving seem like they just got their driving permits. It’s like, people, are you kidding me? We live in South Dakota. You’ve driven in snow for how many years now? I’m sure you are able to drive in it and actually go the speed limit. I know we are all afraid that we are going to slide into the ditch or lose traction and end up hitting something, but if you make sure your car is in good condition and check it over before bad weather strikes, you will be just fine.

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t’s good to keep in mind some helpful winter driving tips. Be sure to brake well before you need to stop or slow down. If it’s really icy out, it’s helpful to pump your breaks as you’re slowing down to a complete stop. It’s also not a bad idea to put together a winter driving kit, in case of emergency, complete with jumper cables, some kind of snack, gloves, an ice scraper, hand warmers, a flashlight, a blanket, and a small bag of sand. A warning to high schoolers - make sure not to power slide in the school parking lot with the school cop around or other cars near by. To all of you new and old drivers: drive safely, please go the speed limit, and be smart. Remember, a typical driver reacts to the road situations, but a good driver anticipates the problems and avoids them.

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UPCOMING CAMPUS PREVIEW DAYS Monday, January 20

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HOSA RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR KAY BASS

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Marisa Morris demonstrates CPR chest compressions on an adult manikin.

appy New Year! HOSA wishes you a healthy 2014. A few of our HOSA members decided to start their new year’s resolutions a little early! This past December we had 22 members become CPR and AED certified. A big thank you to Jon Loos, from the Harrisburg Community Fire Department, for instructing two classes of students this year.

We had a great turn out, and the kids appreciate the opportunity to become better prepared future health professionals.

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ne of our senior members, Delina Gardner, shared, “The CPR certification class was very interesting and I'm glad I took the time to become CPR certified. It is a satisfying feeling knowing that what I learned could possibly save someone's life someday. It is definitely worth it to become CPR certified and I recommend anyone and everyone to take the class. You never know when someone will need CPR.” Congratulations to the following HOSA Members for taking the first step towards helping save a life: Sammantha Peterson

Chase Wallace

Manaal Ali

Marisa Morris

Alexis Parker

Mallory Lanier

Adam Holmstrom

Jacey Hanssen

Allie Loftesness

Kali Bendix

Danni Wilson

Colter Benson

Alex Mayer

Ann Marie Anderson

JT Miller

Delina Gardner

Clay Miller

Ashton Auch

Abby Hatch

Cody Cook

Alex Peterson

Ross Lanier

STUDENT COUNCIL SPREADS CHRISTMAS CHEER BROOKLYN DEVRIES

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n the month of December, Harrisburg Student Council has spread Christmas cheer through our charitable giving. We adopted several events this year to enjoy the spirit of giving and created a new fundraiser. The month began with our stuffed monkey donations to the Children’s Inn and the Sanford Children’s Hospital. The donations for the monkeys came from money raised throughout the fall conferences and brought cheer to children in need. Additionally, the Harrisburg Student Council adopted a family to buy Christmas gifts for and support those in need.

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ew to our December fundraising this year were the semester test care packages. Parents were able to purchase care packages for their children during semester tests to help them stay focused and energized through out the stress full two days. Proceeds from the care packages went to Children’s Miracle Network and it was an incredibly successful fundraiser.

Ann Marie Anderson practices CPR techniques while other classmates wait their turn.

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n December, we also hosted a dance for the Harrisburg High School student body. The winter formal was on a Saturday this year and featured music selected by the students. Upcoming events in January for the student body include a coffee house where students can share the talents and enjoy snacks and beverages.

STUDENT COUNCIL DOES GOOD FOR COMMUNITY ALL YEAR ROUND MANAAL ALI

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013 seemed to have the best interest for Harrisburg High School! The year brought forth many accomplishments- the girls’ basketball team winning state, a choir invitational to Carnegie Hall, as well as an outstanding collection of $11,000 for charity by our very own Student Council! The council members have helped set up events throughout the year that have helped raise money for, not only the Children’s Care Hospital and Children’s Miracle Network, but also for some of the high school students/ teachers and their families. The money raised exceeded all that was made in the whole of last year by the Student Council! A very special thanks to all the student council members and Mr. Amolins for all that you do!

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embers are as follows:

Manaal Ali, Ashton Auch, Drew Andela, Hailey Axtell, Mikayla Axtell, Ambrey Bechtold, Kali Bendix, Colter Benson, Cade Berry, Miranda Boraas, Tyler Bowen, Brooklyn DeVries, Baylor DeVries, Tiahnna Evans, Sarah Gjerdrum, Madeline Gould, Abby Hatch, Sydney Hirschkorn, McCade Ivarsen, Kain Kittleson, Alexis Karow, Krystal Kvalheim, Shaniah Koops, Paige Lacey, Morgan Lanier, Ross Lanier, Allie Loftesness, Kira Loftesness, Hannah Loos, Maddie Miller, Nick Morton, Ireland Nichols, Skyla Neuharth, Ben Ostebee, Brooklynn Oehlerking, Alex Peterson, Sam Reuer, Carly Ribstein, Morgan Te Slaa, Meagan Schenk, Tiara Ugofsky, Cody VanWyk, Kristi Vander Waal, Denis Verbovskiy, Chase Wallace, Sarah Westermen

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opefully, 2014 allows for even more success within Harrisburg High School. Not just with Student Council, but with FFA, FCCLA, choir, band, debate, oral interp, Tiger Times, and all the sports as well!

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EFFECTIVE TEST TAKING DREW BULLER

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ll of you know that mid-December is a very busy time of the school year. Everyone is excited for Christmas break, but you cannot enter vacation mode too early. The last week before Christmas is semester testing time. This is when students prove what they learned over the course of the last nine weeks. These tests can have a significant effect on your final grade, and that is why it is important to be prepared for them.

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ne of the most important things is also an obvious one, get enough sleep. Sleep is important to give the brain rest and improves memory and learning. You should be getting at least eight hours of sleep every night but sometimes that isn’t possible. Make sure to get eight hours the night before an exam, and wake up at least two hours before the test to make sure you are fully awake. Exercising in the morning before the test can also be an effective way to wake up your brain and be focused for the task at hand.

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ood is also very important in affecting test scores. Foods high in protein or calcium, such as eggs, meat, milk, and leafy vegetables, can improve brain function. Being prepared can help your test scores, and more important than either of these techniques is studying the material. It won’t matter what you had for breakfast if you don't know the information to begin with.

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ven better yet, if you paid attention and worked hard throughout the semester, you won’t have to try to cram a bunch of information into your brain; you’ll have already learned the information gradually throughout the course of the nine weeks. Following these steps should help you get better grades on the most important tests of the year. Happy Testing!

SINCERELY, SANTA ASHLYNN GOULD

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s a kid, everyone believes in Santa Claus because who else would have time to give every kid in the world a toy? How would they be made? When kids think of Christmas, they think of toys, games, and gadgets, which is fun, but Christmas is about so much more than that. It’s about g i v i n g to others and spending time with family.

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hen I found out my Creative Writing class had the opportunity to be “Santa’s Helpers” to help write letters from Santa, it reminded me about giving to others and bringing families closer together. It is always a good feeling to know that you helped someone. As an elementary student, receiving a letter from Santa makes the imagination explore endless possibilities and really get into the spirit of Christmas. Our Creative Writing class responded to letters on behalf of Santa from four second grade classes at Liberty, one first grade class at Liberty, and one third grade class from Hartford. It was funny reading some of the students’ requests. From iPhones, to elephants, to dolls, to money to help their family, the kids had some entertaining requests for Santa. Writing back to the kids was a lot of fun. We didn’t want to make promises that we knew Santa might not be able to keep, so some of our responses were generic, talking about Santa’s elves, reindeer, and favorite cookies (chocolate chip, of course).

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e enjoyed keeping the Christmas spirit alive and encouraging the kids to keep believing in Santa. We used our imaginations to help trigger their imaginations about Santa and the North Pole.

WHAT’S NEXT?

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hristmas break is here, which means one thing; only one more semester left of high school for us seniors. After Christmas break, the stress of deciding where we want to go next and what we want to do with our lives is put on us heavily. The amount of times we will be asked the big question, “What is next?” will drive us absolutely crazy - that is until we are finally able to answer the question with an explanation.

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he key is figuring out what’s next. Is it more education, or to go straight into the career part of our choosing?

Either way, as soon as we graduate, high school is no longer there. We will no longer worry about the clubs we were in, what teachers we will have next year, no more counting down the days until we are 18. No matter what is next, or how much we stress about what is next, what is next will come, regardless. We have now to figure our lives out, figure out the friendships we have and to make them count.

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e are adults being put into the world, forced to fly, and most of us will soar. High school is coming to an end for us. Before we know it, we will be walking towards our diploma and saying our final goodbyes to the ones who stood beside us for the last four years. Some of us will cry; others will jump for joy. The end is near, and the relationships we have now matter.

Right now as seniors, we need to let the people who matter to us know they do because one day we will not be around each other Monday through Friday anymore; we will just be a distant memory to one another. Senior year is our last year with the people who we started this journey with. It is our last ride on the roller coaster and it should be ridden with great fortitude. The end is near, but so is the next beginning.

HARRISBURG FFA COMPETES IN STATE LEADERSHIP CDE’S TODD MARKS

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n December 8th & 9th, 18 members of the Harrisburg FFA, along with Advisor Todd Marks and Assistant Advisor Mrs. Jackie Bogue, traveled to Pierre to compete in the 2013 State FFA Leadership CDE’s. To qualify for the state event, members must place in the top three at their district competition.

Harrisburg was well represented by students of all grades and the members did an excellent job.

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he Junior Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting of f r e s h m e n Grace Aasheim, Alysen Voss, Nicole Hudson, Hanna Lane, Ashlynne Beninga, Connor McAllister, Alexander Auch and McKenzye Gunderson placed 4th out of the 15 teams competing. Sophomore Chase Wallace participated in the Extemporaneous Speaking CDE where he placed 7th out of the 21 participants. Also competing at the state CDE’s were Kailyn Mutsch in Prepared Public Speaking and the Senior Parliamentary Procedure team.

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he FFA members participating represented Harrisburg very well through excellent sportsmanship and professionalism. The trip also had some fun activities as the group enjoyed supper at Pizza Ranch, swimming at the Ramkota and a trip to the State Capital Building to view the beautiful Christmas trees on display. The members also want to thank Mrs. Stephanie Bowen for accompanying them on the trip and for all of her support and assistance.

Back row: Alysen Voss, McKenzye Gunderson, Alexander Auch, Hannah Lane, Connor McAllister. Front row: Grace Aasheim, Ashlynne Beninga, Nicole Hudson.

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n an additional FFA note, the FFA would like to thank everyone who supported our recent fruit and cheese sales fundraiser. 1900 items were sold and the chapter earned record profits that will be used to assist the chapter in travel, competitive events and to be given back to the Harrisburg community thorough community service projects. THANK YOU!!

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NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL about their country, delivering this presentation to their class, and “owning” the information by answering both their teachers and peers questions.

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n the seventh grade North Middle School Team, there are many exciting things that are happening as the end of semester one comes to a close. We thought that we would give you an update on what our students have been covering—because we know that the news does not always make it home—but also to showcase our students.

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tudents have been diligently exploring the ideas of advertising and marketing in ELA class; some of the thing that they have been doing are: analyzing advertisements, creating a marketing campaign, and becoming a conscious consumer. Many students found it fascinating the different strategies that companies use to move their product. Some have exclaimed that it has changed the way that they view television commercials now.

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n Math, our students continue to practice with: converting fractions to decimals, understanding percentages, and working with algebraic concepts. Students have been applying this learning to several advertisements as they configure what amount was actually saved.

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n Science, our students have been exploring genetics and becoming acquainted with DNA and RNA. Some upcoming items that students are very excited about are: the dissections of frogs, continuing to understand where they came from—Punnet Squares, and exploring the world around them.

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n Physical Education, the class has been delving into practical, relevant lifestyle decisions. Some of the ways that this has been accomplished is by having our students: be exposed to a variety of “gym/fitness center” exercises, setting personal goals for accomplishment, and keeping track of exercise and diet outside of class. It has been very exciting to see how students have really started to embrace these healthy lifestyle practices.

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n Music, the excitement is contagious. Recently, the school has started a middle school show choir and jazz band. Students have been coming in early in the morning to practice for the different competitions that they have coming up. In music appreciation class, seventh grade students created their very own instrument; many were really impressive and creative.

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n January 26th, four students from Harrisburg North Middle School will be attending South Dakota’s ACDA Honor’s Choir in Rapid City.

These students were selected through an audition process that included students throughout the state of South Dakota. We are very honored to have Megan Yee, Belle Ross, Hailey Harkin and Brynn Berven selected into this choir.

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hanks for allowing for our team to be a part of your student’s life. We are very proud of the hard work that they have done this semester.

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n Geography, our students have been creating different presentations— using the wonderful technology of Google Docs—that explore different countries within different regions. Students are in charge of: finding facts

HNMS Choral Carolers captivate their audience with holiday classics.

HNMS Jazz Band students perform holiday hits for the community.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL 6TH GRADE ARCHERY KELLI SEMMLER

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ith the help of Mr. Yale , the 7th grade P.E. teacher, the 6th grade South Middle School had an archery unit for four class sessions starting December 9th. The first class period was used to talk about the fundamentals of archery.

We talked about the different parts of the bow and the arrow. Mr. Yale talked about some of the history of archery. We spent time on the proper way to hold the bow and how to shoot it. We also talked about safety issues of archery.

The second class period was a review of safety issues. We went over the whistle commands that are used to further help with the safety of archery. When students first shot at the targets, we turned the targets around so that students could concentrate on hitting the targets and not worry about hitting a bullseye.

For the last two sessions, we put the students in teams and let them keep track of points scored by hitting the target. On the last session we moved the students back to make it more of a challenge.

We received the archery equipment from the state when teachers from Harrisburg attended a workshop last January. It was given free of charge.

Archery is a life-time sport that students can do for the rest of their lives. We hope the students enjoyed their time with archery.

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6th grade students prepare to use their archery skills learned in their physical education class.

WHAT PATRIOTISM MEANS TO ME

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ach fall, the local Post of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars (VFW) organizes the Patriot’s Pen essay competition, a contest that engages middle level students in articulating their understanding and appreciation of the service of our nation’s veterans. This year’s theme was “What patriotism means to me.”

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ll SMS students wrote thoughtful essays examining this year’s theme.

However, five SMS students were recognized and awarded for their outstanding essays after being judged by their teachers and other District staff using three criteria: knowledge of theme, theme development, and clarity of ideas. Congratulations to Jakson Stoutamire (1st place), Tiffany Waldner (2nd place), Ellie Dykstra (3rd place), Hallie Sagness (4th place), and Branson Cotter (5th place). Their essays will compete against those in surrounding area schools, with the winning essay going on to the state level competition. These students’ writing articulates the passion and commitment this generation has for our nation and its future.

Congratulations!

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Finally, the word ‘patriotism’ reminds me of service and what it means to be an American citizen. It is important to volunteer, serve our communities, help others, and that we as students can do this now.

Because of the examples set for us, we can go on to be patriots and honor their sacrifice and be grateful to those who fought for our freedoms.” ~Branson, SMS 7th Grade

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Because Americans have come together with unity and strength during difficult times throughout our history, we can now celebrate our freedom and appreciate those who serve. When I am with my family on the Fourth of July laughing and setting off fireworks, I am so thankful to live in this nation. To me, patriotism is that over-abounding rush of happiness I get every year on the Fourth, the happiness that comes from knowing I can go to bed safe every night and live in freedom each day.” Ellie, SMS 8th Grade

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Having patriotism is having love for your country and your willing to sacrifice for it. In the United States, we have many things to think about that other countries are not capable of having. We should all think about our freedom and what it means to be a patriot. Everybody has his or her own opinions about our country. We are not a perfect country, but together, everyone can make it a better place.” ~Tiffany, SMS 8th Grade

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Patriotism is the devoted love, support, and defense of one’s country.

It is national loyalty; it is the source of our freedom. We have earned our freedom, but it was not free at all. It was from war with our mother country that we were granted our independence. It is because of our fellow Americans that we kept it. It is everyone’s dream to be great, and the United States of America has conquered greatness. We remember our suffering but also our greatness, our freedom, and our patriotism. May it never be forgotten.” ~Jakson, SMS 8th Grade

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When I put my hand over my heart and say the Pledge of Allegiance, it isn’t because I’m forced to do so, but because it’s one of the many ways I show my love and support for my country. People think we have the easy life because we are a very successful country. But was it really that easy when we had to fight out way to get where we are today? How much blood, sweat, and determination men and women put in to make our country so wonderful? I think it’s safe to say that we didn’t get the easy way of life, but the hardest of them all.” ~Hallie, SMS 8th Grade

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THANK YOU HARRISBURG FROM SMS! BETSY ATWOOD

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ecember was a fun and uplifting time at SMS. This month our students went all out to help families in need through the Giving Tree. Advisory classes competed in a change war to raise money for the Giving Tree, earning pizza parties and the opportunity to 'pie’ teachers and administrators along the way! All together, HSMS raised $1,166.70 for families in need this Christmas! But, they didn’t do it alone.

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ur staff and students are grateful to the parents and family members who donated money and purchased gifts for the Giving Tree this year.

We want to thank local businesses including Caseys and Subway who offered discounted products to support students and related events this year. Area churches were involved as well, thank you to Shalom Lutheran Church and Harrisburg United Methodist Church for their generous donations and support.

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s we enter the second half of our school year, we know that the generosity as well as the need for this type of service won’t end. If you are interested in helping our students through financial donations to the backpack program, the general Character Counts fund or if you’d like to volunteer as a mentor, please contact Betsy Atwood, HSMS school counselor. Likewise, if you could benefit from the backpack program or if you feel your son or daughter could use support from a mentor or from school counseling services, please don’t hesitate to call!

Thank you again, Harrisburg, for your support and generosity throughout this first semester!

"Thank you Harrisburg!"

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Some of our teachers took a pie in the face on December 20 for the students raising money for our Angel Tree. Even our administrators got pied because the students raised over their goal for the Angel Tree.

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month.

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE 8TH GRADE CARLA DIEDE After a restful break eighth graders are back at work doing their best to finish second semester even stronger than the first. With Spring activities and school events on the horizon be sure to stay up to date with homework assignments and eighth grade events by visiting the 8th Grade Team website: https://sites.google.com/a/k12.sd.us/hsms-8th-grade-team/.

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• Tent to keep our Cross Country & Track Athletes warm and dry • IPad and case for the Track and Cross Country coaches used to video athletes and keep stats • Choir robe bags and transporting boxes to keep the robes in good condition during travel • Assisted with expenses associated with the Fall Musical Play • Spike trainers & 4 block stands for our volleyball team • Green fees paid so our state boys golf team could play the course ahead of the state tourney • Basic equipment for fall school softball team • Tiger Vision crew T-shirts and a software upgrade

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• Travel costs for a Wrestling team camp in Nebraska for two consecutive years

www.WeAreTigerNation.com Board Members:

• Funded the TIBBS position camp for all HS Girls basketball players for the past two years

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• Funded boy & girl soccer players at a full camp, thanks to scholarship dollars offered • Impact Baseline Concussion testing software – still available to every Harrisburg Tiger athlete • Travel dollars to assist with the Debate and Oral Interp Teams to two National Tournaments • 100 Yards of turf on our state-of-the-art football field • 700 Seats in one of the finest high school auditoriums in the state

(605-360-1951) (605-351-2927) Treasurer, Lorna Severy (605-261-6722) Secretary, Deb Johnson (605-351-3632) Board Member, Steve Harris (605-321-3725) Board Member, Jeff Gross (605-321-9672) President Emeritus, Jeff Gould (605-201-5147)

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n November 26th, the third grade students at Endeavor Elementary presented their Animal Expert Projects. The students each chose an animal to research at home with their parents. They then had to put together a presentation that showed a number of different facts about their animal.

Students chose a unique way to display their research. They then showed off their hard work by displaying their presentations for the Endeavor students, staff, and parents.

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arly in December I thought it would be fun to do a “change war” between the classrooms to raise money for charity before the holidays. Those charities we talked about were The Children’s Inn, Ronald McDonald House, Children’s Miracle Network and the Banquet of Sioux Falls. I explained to the kids what each charity was about and what kind of services they provide. The winning classroom to raise the most money would earn an ice cream sundae party in the library after Christmas break.

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am overwhelmed by the generosity shown through the students and parents of our school. At the end of the week, we raised a total of $2,677.18! Clearly there are no Scrooges or Grinches here!

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hank you to everyone who opened their hearts, piggy banks, wallets and checkbooks. Your generosity will benefit so many others in so many ways.

MAYOR HEUTHER MAKES A DIFFERENCE BRIAN PLAHN On Monday, December 9th, Mayor Heuther spoke to the 4th and 5th grade students at Endeavor Elementary. He had all of the students spell bound with his charismatic personality and life lessons. Team Norris had Students from Mrs. Krueger's 4/5 Tiger Reserve class narrowly beat out Mrs. written letters to the Mayor asking him about the situation of homelessness Norris' class for the ice cream party. Pictured left to right Grace, Thiago, in Sioux Falls. They also asked how they could help. He responded with a Bennet, and Ava. very informative and inspiring letter and said he would love to come and talk to our school.

He told us how he had a hard life growing up, but that only helped him get stronger and instilled a desire to reach his goals. He shared the positive and negative aspects of being a Mayor and explained what a Mayor does. Every student walked away with a life lesson they could understand and relate to. This is a compiled list that the students came up with... there were several more. *Hard work pays off. *Don't be afraid to try new things. * Don't let bullies take away your dreams * Love your family…you never know how much time you will have with them *Be kind to everyone, someone may really need an act of kindness. * Don't drink. *Don't smoke. * Look a person in the eye, give a firm handshake and repeat this name. This shows you truly care about them. * Safety comes first as a Mayor. * Make every day count. *Some sacrifices are worth it. * Study hard. * Work hard. *Pray often. * Girls need to have confidence. * Stand up for yourself.

Mayor Heuther really wants people to know that he cares about you and he wants what is best for our City. The student's were able to ask questions throughout his presentation. He was amazing! The students of Endeavor Elementary will always remember the impact Mayor Huether had on their lives.

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EXPLORER ELEMENTARY EXPLORER KINDERGARTEN HAPPENINGS TECHNOLOGY IN KINDERGARTEN

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xplorer kindergarteners have been exploring technology tools using the iPads. Students used the iPads to scan QR Codes to identify letters of the alphabet. The students are able to utilize the iPads daily for fun, educational activities during literacy centers. The teachers are working on exciting ways to connect with parents through Twitter and Facebook.

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n the month of December the Explorer kindergarteners made gingerbread houses. Each student contributed an item to help decorate the gingerbread houses. Parent volunteers and kindergarten aides lent a helping hand in the construction of the project. Students used a variety of candies, cereals, icing, and graham crackers. The gingerbread houses were very creative and delicious looking.

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he gingerbread man was running as fast as he could at Explorer Elementary leaving clues for a scavenger hunt for the kindergarteners and their reading buddies. The students kicked off the scavenger hunt by reading a gingerbread book together. At the end of the book they read their first clue, Reading gingerbread stories with our reading buddies. then they proceeded to venture throughout the school looking for the next 8 clues. Students visited the nurse’s office, library, music room, gym, and office.

The last clue led them back to the classroom to enjoy a tasty treat.

Look who caught the gingerbread man!

Students using iPads to scan QR Codes.

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JOURNEY ELEMENTARY JOURNEY MUSIC CLASSROOM SARAH VAN SCOYK

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he Journey music classroom and after school club, Rafiki Gota Ngoma (Friends Beat a Drum) are in full swing. Rafiki Gota Ngoma performed in a district wide drum performance at the Fall Music Showcase held at the high school in October. The drummers also performed in events at the Inn on Westport and PTO’s Breakfast with Santa.

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The 3rd and 5th grades performed their annual concert at the High School PAC on December 12th.

Fifth grade performed a concert entitled Playlist. This concert featured selections that may be found on an iPod playlist.

The third grade students took part in a winter camping trip in their performance of We’re Going Camping, and performed both traditional and non-traditional campfire songs and dances.

The students were excited and diligently practiced for their upcoming concerts.

Thank you for joining us for some fun and music education.

ARTFUL JOURNEY SANDIE CHILDS Midway down the artwork-lined main hallway of Journey Elementary can be found the home of “Controlled Creative Chaos”, otherwise referred to as the Art Room. Here the k-5th classrooms meet weekly for their fifty-minute period of art instruction. Crayons, markers, pencils, scissors, glue, brushes, tempera, watercolor paints, and clay, the staples of elementary art, combined with the students’ enthusiasm and creativity, make every day in the art room an exciting day of discovery on a Journey of creative growth.

One of the highlights of the art year is the annual “P.T.O. Journey of Trees”, a wildly popular fundraiser featured during the Saturday With Santa event. Along with the annual Journey Buzz Book cover and artwork design project, the Journey of Trees ornament design project provides for not only another set of unique standards-based educational art experience for the students, but also another opportunity to be actively (and creatively) involved in contributing to the school community. The students are already looking forward to designing their ornaments for their classes’ theme trees, with the also very creative Journey teachers and parents coming together to embellish and add the finishing touches to the trees. This year, you can get a sneak peek at the trees a few days prior to Saturday With Santa...but the real magic happens at “The Journey of Trees”.

Another exciting upcoming school-wide activity will involve the Journey students in integrated multi-cultural units of study and participation. The art, music, and physical education departments (with a little help from the grade level classrooms, too) are once again working together in planning a celebration of the Winter Olympics. The art students will be exploring, experiencing, and creating the art representative of several of the countries participating, including China, Japan, Germany, Norway, Finland, and Sweden. The integrated units will culminate in an assembly ceremony.

At Journey, it’s all about involving the students in expressive art experiences that help them to discover that creating art and participating in art related activities extends beyond the walls of the art room and out into the rest of their world.

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ourney Elementary Student Council is off to a great start this year. Our most recent project was helping promote crosswalk and parking lot safety here at Journey. Many issues were discussed and the students had many great ideas. Please keep in mind that students need to get out of the vehicle on the passenger side, not into moving traffic. Cars cannot park in the crosswalk or next to yellow lines. If parents need to walk into school with their student, they need to park in the parking lot. They created a video for students, staff and parents to see. Check it out at the Journey Elementary homepage!

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LIBERTY ELEMENTARY TECHNOLOGY AT LIBERTY ELEMENTARY NICHOLE DREXLER

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echnology is flourishing at Liberty Elementary School. Teachers are incorporating technology and technology devices into their curriculum everyday. Classroom iPads are being incorporated into daily curriculum at all grade levels. Fourth and fifth grade teachers are focusing on collaboration when introducing the ability of Google Chromebooks to their students and students are exploring the world outside of their classroom by Skyping.

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ifth grade students are working with Ms. McConnell by creating their own Tiger Tube News. Tiger Tube is a news show that allows students to use 21st century learning skills to interview, film and produce a multimedia video that informs all students on things happening weekly throughout the school.

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iberty kindergartners are using technology by listening to and retelling stories on their classroom iPads. They are also busy making videos of class plays and posting them for parents to see, as well as utilizing various apps to practice phonics and number sense skills.

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rs. Lewis’s 4th graders have been utilizing their iPads when working with the Close Read Reading strategy. They use the Educreations program to snap a photo of text and then use editing tools to annotate as they read. Students record themselves reading their passage and enjoy hearing themselves think out loud as they read for a deeper understanding.

Liberty Second Graders working with iPads.

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echnology is helping and allowing our students to assess their own learning everyday, explain how they solve complicated math problems, and create multimedia products for a variety of subjects. We can’t wait to see what the rest of the school year brings!

LIBERTY K-1 MUSIC PROGRAM MRS. DEBORAH PASSICK

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n November 21st, the 140 of Mrs. Passick’s Kindergarten and 1st students from Liberty performed in their music concert, “The Unity Tree.” This was a tale about cats and dogs, from Catville and Dogburg, that just didn’t get along because that’s the way it had always been. They learned a lesson from 4 very smart kittens and puppies about how we are all different, but that it’s OK, and we can still all be friends and get along. Half of the students played the parts of dogs and the other half cats. This musical included several songs filled with attitude, singing, dancing and great sound effects.

It was certainly fun to see all of the creative costumes that were made by our students and parents. Way to go Liberty Elementary!

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ASHLYNN GOULD BETSY ATWOOD BRAD HARTZLER BRIAN PLAHN BROOKLYN DEVRIES CHEYENNE ZEPHIER CARLA DIEDE DREW BULLER DREW BUNKERS KAY BASS KELLI SEMMLER KYLE DUMMER MANAAL ALI MRS. DEBORAH PASSICK MRS. SEVOLD

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NICHOLE DREXLER RENEE REBNORD SANDIE CHILDS SARAH VAN SCOYK SETH BETTIN TODD MARKS

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SPECIAL THANKS TO: CREATIVE WRITING CLASS LEAD BY INSTRUCTOR – KAYE WEBER • CADE BERRY • JOSH BURG • LEANN BUSHAR • ABBY HATCH • ETHAN JANIS • EVAN KELLY • KRYSTAL KVALHEIM • ADAM LARSON • ELLIE MCDOWELL • JORDAN STEEN • AALIYAH STERKEL • SHELBY STRAND

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TYLER THILL NATE TRZASKOMA OLIVIA WEIGEL TYLER SHETLER

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