Gear up for Homecoming with the Educator's Rising! Dig out your jeans/jacket/shirt and join us for a fun night of getting your homecoming outfit ready! Cost is $10 and we will be on the Elementary Playground before coronation from 5-7. We will have all the paint and brushes you just need your clothes! Looking forward to some homecoming fun!!
PGES Spirit Week for Homecoming next week, Sept. 16-20! Let's dress up and let our spirit shine!
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Fav Team Shirt/Jersey Day
Wednesday - Patriotic Day
Thursday - Decade Day
Friday - Panther Day
Please join us at Platte-Geddes Elementary tomorrow, September 11, 2024 at 8:10am at the flags on the corner of 4th & Iowa. We will be observing Patriots’ Day, honoring the tragedies of September 11th, 2001, with a brief ceremony. Wear our country's colors of red, white, and blue to show our united honor.
Zoom link to Platte-Geddes School District September Board Meeting :
Time: Sep 11, 2024 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/99740787635?pwd=ydML69X86KRu0aG2aeQqbwUOT8GFc0.1
Meeting ID: 997 4078 7635
Passcode: 163111
PG Panther Run Club!! WHO: Boys & Girls in grades 3, 4, and 5 WHAT: snack, lesson, run WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays (3:45-4:45) from September 17th through October 31st, with a final Race Day scheduled for Saturday, November 2nd at 3:30 WHERE: PG Elementary COST: $40 (scholarships available), includes T-shirt and daily snack SIGN UP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPhwcJlqeNF9zP9CgIPbUlcaRXi0vA8fJ4NhFdFskFijoYxg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kenley F earned the honor of making a Good News Call! She was nominated by Mrs. DeWet. Kenley listened to the morning announcements about being responsible in the lunchroom and when Mrs. DeWet saw her cleaning up her area , she said she remembered! Congratulations, Kenley, on exhibiting The Panther Way! Keep it up, kiddo!
Birth-5 Developmental Screenings Sing-Up Information: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1746339
REMINDER: PARENTS of students in grades 5-12 Band and/or Choir, there is a 30-minute Meeting Tomorrow (Wednesday) @ 5:00 to discuss some of the changes this year in music and also to glean feedback on some possible future opportunities. If you have a child in band or choir grades 5-12, please plan to attend this Kick-off Meeting for the year! Thank you!
Just let me know! Thank you!
~Karissa De Jager
Congratulations to Jase Griesse for being chosen for the first Good News Call of the school year! Jase displayed all 4 expectations of The Panther Way by providing assistance to another student when coming in from recess. He was kind and calm. He followed directions. He ensure that he and the other student were safe; and he was respectful for being an amazing friend. Thank you, Jase, for setting an example for our students!
Attention former football players and families, the team is missing several pairs of black game pants. They need them returned immediately. If you have a pair, please bring them to the elementary school by 6:15 tonight or to the athletic complex after that. Thank you!
A striping crew will be in Platte this weekend to paint the new parking lots. Please, do not park in the north or northwest elementary parking lots on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday. Thank You!
Menu change for Thursday, August 29: The main entre will be hamburgers instead of sloppy joes. Thank You!
Attention Black Panther Nation: This is an important note about Homecoming 2024.
Coronation will be held this year on Thursday, September 19 @ 7:30.
HOCO Parade will be Friday, September 20 @ 10:30.
Attention football fans, there has been an addition to the varsity football schedule. The Black Panthers have added a game against Lyman County on Friday, September 27. The game will be played in Presho, and kick off is scheduled for 7pm.
Guiding Parents to Best Support Their Young Athletes, Helping Them Thrive in Today’s Demanding Sports Environment Webinar Information:
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1727706
High School Student Drop Off Procedures: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1725338
Would you like to advertise your business, while supporting Black Panther Athletics? Click on the link below to learn more: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1724482
The P-G Athletic Boosters Annual Tailgate & Membership Drive is this Friday (8/23) during the home football opener against Gayville-Volin. They will be serving walking tacos and a drink, starting at 5:30pm. Also make sure to turn in your bids for the sports tower boxes to Dakota Food & Fuel by noon on Friday. Hope to see everyone there!
Say Cheese! School pictures will be taken by Liz Antonsen Photography at the Open House on Tuesday, August 20th from 3-7pm. Please see attached flyer to learn more information!
The 1st Day of School is approaching quickly! We look forward to seeing you at the Elementary Open House!
