Andes Central School's picture day will be tomorrow, September 19th. Parents can order at the following link: https://marks.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Organization/acschool or see the attached flyer for more information.https://5il.co/2wlaw Packets were also sent home with students.
On Monday, Ms. Dvorak's Introduction to Education & Training class traveled to SDSU in Brooking to the Educator's Rising Expo. They went to a few different workshops held by various professors and instructors of SDSU's School of Education. They also had some time to visit with current SDSU Education majors where they were able to ask any questions they had. Last, the students got to take a bit of time to explore SDSUs campus where they toured the American Indian Student Center and a quick stop at the Dairy Bar, where they were served some of SDSU's famous ice cream.
Yesterday at Mrs. Harrington's large group, students practiced keeping a beat. We used rhythm sticks to tap a steady beat while singing "Hickory Dickory Dock" . We also tapped our sticks to each number the clock struck. Students did a good job following directions too!
Constitution Day is today, September 17th. Students in Miss Keizer's Street Law class have been learning how the Constitution sets up our government and some important rights given to them through the Bill of Rights (which were adopted September 25, 1789).
Andes Central School's Homecoming week will be September 23rd-28th. Here's a list of events & dress up days. https://5il.co/2wvhq
Big Thank You to Cliff Johnson for getting the Thunder Volleyball team tickets to the USD vs Iowa State game on Saturday. The team was there for the unveiling of the Summit League Championship banner and guest appearance from one of the USA Olympic gold medalists in racquetball. The team got to see some great volleyball with USD winning 3-1. The USD head coach even joined us for a picture.
AC/DC Thunder Volleyball will host Platte-Geddes @ DC today starting with JH @ 4pm. JV will follow @ 6:30pm, then V. Games will be live streamed at: https://www.youtube.com/live/fy7rBWGiFqE?feature=shared Good Luck Thunder!
Reminder: Homework room starts tomorrow, September 17th. Every Tuesday and Wednesday after school until 4:30, MS and HS students can go to Mrs. Wilbur's room for extra time to complete their work. https://5il.co/2wl5o
The TDA/AC/DC Thunderhawk football team will travel to Menno to play the Scotland/Menno Trappers @ 7pm tonight. The game will be live streamed at: https://wolves.liveticket.tv/ Good Luck Thunderhawks!
Andes Central School Indian Education Committee has two (2) year term and two (3) year term openings. If you are interested in being a candidate for this Committee, please stop in the Superintendent's office to pick up a petition. Petitions are due no later than 3:00pm on Monday, September 30, 2024.
Homework room is back starting September 17th! Every Tuesday and Wednesday after school until 4:30, MS and HS students can go to Mrs. Wilbur's room for extra time to complete their work. https://5il.co/2wl5o
Students in Mr. Winter's high school drawing class have been working on their Negative Space project.
Reminder to AC Parents: The Delta Dental Bus will be at Andes Central the week of September 16th. If you would like you child to participate, please fill out the attached form or pick one up at the school . Consent forms are due no later than Friday, September 13th. https://5il.co/2vuc4
Some of Mrs. Hellenga's first graders participated in the first Tie and Tiara Tuesday.
Andes Central School's picture day will be Thursday, September 19th. Parents can order at the following link: https://marks.hhimagehost.com/V2/Home/Organization/acschool or see the attached flyer for more information.https://5il.co/2wlaw Packets were also sent home with students.
Miss Ekroth's second grade class listened to Otto's Tales-Today is September 11th, to learn about the 9/11 tragedy and the holiday now known as Patriot Day. The students completed a flipbook activity on Patriot Day, the September 11th Memorial, and the role of first responders that day.
Congrats to the Thunder Volleyball team as they beat Freeman-Academy/Marion 3-0 last night to take their season to 5-1!
If your student(s) would benefit from some organizational skills, sign them up for Mrs. Wilbur's Organizational Skills Boot Camp, starting September 24th. Email her at synnora.wilbur@k12.sd.us or call her at the school to sign up your student(s) and get more information.
Mrs. Maynard's Biology II class has been identifying trees around Lake Andes. On Friday, September 6th, the class traveled to the Fort Randall Dam area to identify trees found along the river.
First graders in Mrs. Herrold’s class are busy learning their math doubles facts in fun ways.
