Elkton School District #5-3

Tomorrow’s Running Elk Invite in Elkton is CANCELLED. With the amount of rain we have received today with possible more to come yet this evening, our facility is saturated to the point we are not going to be able to host meet.

Another reminder that 8th grade parent night is Monday, April 29th at 6:30 pm in the North Gym. See you there!

Algebra 2 continued their exploration of real world math and their budget projects today with a presentation by Dave Gatzke and Laurie Johnson from Farm Credit Services of America. They were able to help students better understand balance sheets and the difference between current and non-current assets and liabilities. - Mrs. Rochel

Elkton Summer Softball camp. Link to camp registration is here: https://tinyurl.com/5rnmnwvm

Results are in from State FCCLA: Brienna Boersma - Event: Professional Presentations - Topic: Twins - Rating: Silver Madelyn Jensen - Event: Sports Nutrition - Rating: Silver Maya Jensen - Event: Say Yes to FCS - Rating - Gold, Top Superior Keira Larson - Event: Teach or Train - Rating - Gold, Top Superior We had one student advance to National FCCLA Convention that will be held in Seattle, Washington. Congratulations to Maya Jensen!

Our students were treated to an amazing show by the Chemistry Club from SMSU in Marshall. Students saw some pretty amazing chemical reactions! We appreciate our PTO for helping make this assembly possible. 🥼🧪⚗️🧑‍🔬

Mrs. Stuefen’s Nutritional Sciences students watched a Netflix baking competition episode called Is It Cake? and an episode of Nailed It. Students then partnered up to compete against each other to create their own cakes.

Dr. Chuck Remund visited Algebra 2 today to discuss how he uses mathematics in his career as well as providing some tips for success. He told the students, “education is everything!”

NOTICE- The Flandreau Invitational Track Meet scheduled for April 20th, has been cancelled. From Flandreau's AD: All – With the wind chill not getting over 40 degrees tomorrow – the Flandreau Invite Track meet will be cancelled.

JH Track meet scheduled in Clear Lake for tomorrow, April 19th, is cancelled.

8th Grade Parents & Students--Just a reminder that 8th Grade Parent Night is Monday, April 29th at 6:30 pm in the North Gym. We will be going over requirements and opportunities for high school and reviewing the students' Personal Learning Plans for high school. Contact Mrs. Yackley if you have questions. See you all there!

Here is the link if you are interested in a High School Yearbook: https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ElktonHighSchool2024. This yearbook has K-12 included. (Note: Seniors will receive a yearbook a paid for yearbook)

Please see the attached forms for summer football sign-up! Athletes entering 3rd Grade through 6th Grade: https://forms.gle/u28cAYtQBW9so21X6 Athletes entering 7th Grade through 12th grade: https://forms.gle/eGpJ22dcKW9Er2kp7 Any questions reach out to Coach Pearson (ethan.pearson@k12.sd.us).

Join us for the FFA and FCCLA awards night.

See attached flyers for girls Summer VB and Acceleration opportunities this summer.

Elkton-Lake Benton Softball Bake Sale Fundraiser Order form at link: https://tinyurl.com/4j8pxszw

The Deuel Kiwanis Relays, scheduled for Tuesday April 16th in Clear Lake have been cancelled. The Track program will hold a practice session on that day.

Here is the latest Secondary Scoop, which includes information on Quarter 4 midterm grades, IXL, spring concert details, & the last day of school. Thanks for reading! - Ms. Simmons https://www.smore.com/n/mkv9a

Please make sure that all negative lunch balances are promptly taken care of. If your student has a negative amount they will not receive seconds on meals or milk. Reminder: if the balance is over -$20 a student will be asked to bring a sack lunch. With the end of the school year approaching, please be sure to view your lunch balance and send money NOW to ensure your student has enough money to cover the remaining days of school. Any positive balances will carry over to the 2024-2025 school year.

Interested in an elementary yearbook? Here is the link to order! https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ElktonElementary2024 This yearbook contains only elementary students and classes. Yearbooks containing students K-12 will be available for purchase at a later time.