Platte-Geddes School District

Boys Hanson Classic Livestream Information: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/632926

Open immediately: Special education paraprofessional position. Questions can be directed to: Platte-Geddes Superintendent, Joel Bailey, at 605-337-3391 or via email at joel.bailey@k12.sd.us or Platte-Geddes Elementary Principal/SPED Director, Jennifer Knecht- 605-337-2468 or jennifer.knecht@k12.sd.us Follow the link below to apply: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/page/job-opportunities

Greetings from Platte-Geddes Elementary, Mr. Cutler, Platte-Geddes Athletic Director, along with basketball players Caleb Fite, Hadley Hanson, Karly VanDerWerff, and Trevor Rolland visited the first grade classrooms today to draw names for the "Future Panther" t-shirts, basketballs, and hats. The winners are pictured above. From Mrs. Nueman's classroom the winners were: t-shirt ~ Corbin Bogenhagen; basketball ~ Elle Houdeshell; hats ~ Bria Walstad and Owen Erickson. From Mrs. Rollands' classroom the winners were: t-shirt ~ Dominic Dyk (Not Pictured); basketball ~ Jayce Dejager (Not Pictured); hats ~ Jemma Severson and Caleb Bryan. The basketballs were sponsored by Jingle Bell Belgians (Jeff and Jackie Olsen and family) this year. The t-shirts were sponsored by Platte Food Center and C & D Electric this year. And the hats were sponsored by the boys' basketball team. Thank you, Jennifer Knecht Elementary Principal/SPED Director Platte-Geddes School District

The TDA doubleheader is rescheduled for Monday January 24 at Armour with same rolling schedule 4:00 girls jv boys jv girls varsity boys varsity The junior high game scheduled for that same day will be played in Armour starting at 3:00. Only one game will be played. Thank You!

The basketball doubleheader scheduled for tonight against TDA has been postponed, due to Tripp-Delmont not having school today. We will share the reschedule date once the athletic directors have it set. Thank You!

The Good News Call this week went out to Ziva Zephier. Ziva was nominated for the "Good News Call" by Mrs. Lacee Mills. Mrs. Mills nominated Ziva for being a Happy Helper in the STEAM Classroom. Ziva notices when the room needs to be cleaned and swept. She cleans the tables and cleans up after projects; even when the mess is not hers. She notices what needs to be done and she takes the iniciative to do the work. And she does so with a smile on her face! Thank you Ziva for being a great and happy helper!

The 1st graders presented their Nonfiction Text Features project to the 5th graders. Enjoy the photos of their presentations.

The 1st graders presented their Nonfiction Text Features project to the 5th graders. Enjoy the photos of their presentations.

Joel Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Platte-Geddes School District January School Board Meeting Time: Jan 10, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/98658048910?pwd=U0JldWNLRGZpWXNaUm5yWi9zWHJqQT09 Meeting ID: 986 5804 8910 Passcode: 704358 One tap mobile +16699006833,,98658048910#,,,,*704358# US (San Jose) +12532158782,,98658048910#,,,,*704358# US (Tacoma) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 929 205 6099 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 986 5804 8910 Passcode: 704358 Find your local number: https://sdk12.zoom.us/u/ad4DjuxCGz

More indoor recess fun at Platte Geddes Elementary.....

With the temperatures well below 0, we have been enjoying our indoor recess activities. The kids LOVE the stacking cups and bean bags!!

Greetings from Platte-Geddes Elementary, Mr. Cutler, Platte-Geddes Athletic Director, along with basketball players Jackson Olsen, Halle Sprik, Caden Foxley, and Addison DeVries visited our Kindergarten classrooms today to draw names for the "Future Panther" t-shirts, basketballs, and hats. The winners are pictured. From Mrs. Holleman's classroom the winners were: t-shirt ~ Brooks Timmerman (it's his BIRTHDAY today!!😍); basketball ~ Braxton Burns (not pictured); hats ~ Noah Pokorny and Lilian Semmler. From Mrs. DeVries' classroom the winners were: t-shirt ~ Crew Meyerink (not pictured); basketball ~ Elsie Konechne; hats ~ Sampson Reynolds and Norah DeWaard. The basketballs were sponsored by Jingle Bell Beguins (Jeff and Jackie Olsen and family) this year. The t-shirts were sponsored by Platte Food Center and C & D Electric this year. And the hats were sponsored by the boys' basketball team. Thank you, Jennifer Knecht Elementary Principal/SPED Director Platte-Geddes School District

The "Good News Call" went out this week to Braxton Veurink. Braxton was nominated for the call by Ember King for her kindness and help in the lunchroom. Braxton was placing her tray on the counter for Mike, our dishwasher, and she noticed the trays were all amiss. She took the time to organize every single tray for Mike. And Braxton is only in 1/2 day kindergarten! She has learned at a very young age the value of helping others, and of seeing a task that needs to be done for another and pitching in to help. Thank you, Braxton, for being a kind helper at school. She sure looks like one of Santa's helpers in her Christmas attire! Merry Christmas Everyone!!

We will have youth wrestling sign ups Tuesday December 14 following a parent meeting at 6:30 in the multipurpose room! Everyone in K-6 is welcome to learn the sport of wrestling! Casey Holter Sent on behalf of Platte-Geddes Youth Wrestling

Schedule for the wrestling triangular and boys basketball game on Thursday, December 16: Wrestling begins at 4:30 pm Burke/Gregory vs. Parkston KWLPG vs. Parkston KWLPG vs. Burke/Gregory Platte-Geddes vs. Burke jv basketball will start at 7:00 in the multipurpose room. Platte-Geddes vs. Burke varsity game will begin after conclusion of wrestling triangular in main gym.

"The PAL Christmas party for Monday, December 13th has been cancelled." Kristen Konechne Elementary School Counselor Platte-Geddes School District kristen.konechne@k12.sd.us

The Platte-Geddes custodial staff, Kenny Antonsen and Dwight Bok, have been working diligently to get all of the snow moved after yesterday's storm. We urge you to use caution when entering the school buildings as some areas may still be icy.

Due to the postponement of the K-4 Concert, the Platte-Geddes School District December Board Meeting has been changed from 7:30 pm to 5:00 pm on Monday, December 13. Join Zoom Meeting https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/94858962931?pwd=SERNejJZS1F1S1l0N1VhTEdNKzdkQT09 Meeting ID: 948 5896 2931 Passcode: 417341

Due to the predicted 6-8 inches of snowfall by noon tomorrow, Platte-Geddes Schools will be closed on Friday, December 10. The K-4 Concert will be moved to Monday, December 13 at 7 pm. The doubleheader against AC/DC will continue as planned on Saturday. The Platte-Geddes School Board December meeting may be moved up to 5 or 5:30 pm.

Winter Weather Notification Information: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/604667