FFA Members - The CDE scheduled for tomorrow in Scotland has been postponed to Thursday, April 4th. Mrs. Graves will have more details about the event tomorrow in class.
Due to the blizzard warning (begins at 7a.m. Monday-ends 7a.m. Tuesday) and everything it entails, Platte-Geddes Schools will be closed on Monday, March 25
Dakota Dreams Summer Exploration Camps information for students entering 7th and 8th grade, to learn more, please click the link below:
https://ourdakotadreams.com/elementary-middle-school/career-exploration-summer-camps/
The P-G School Board is holding a special meeting beginning at 3:30pm. The agenda includes: Public participation by Randal Brumbaugh and Dan Cool--speaking about the rock pillars at the elementary. There board will hear an updated report on the proposed parking lot project from Brosz Engineering. Then the board will enter into exec session for the elementary principal interviews. The live stream of the meeting will end when exec session begins.
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A "Good News Call" went out yesterday to Melodi Crosby. Melodi was nominated for the Good New Call by Mrs. Brittany Ruen. Mrs. Ruen noticed Melody helping students during the morning recess. She was observed encouraging children to join in during a game of tag and asking the children to play with her and her friends. Melodi, thank you for being a kind friend to others and for asking students to join in during games. We appreciate you noticing that others may be left out and asking them to join in to play. Thank you for modeling the Panther Way Expectation of Kindness to others.
Reminder: The Platte-Geddes 7-12 Band will be performing their first-ever "CONTEST SHOWCASE" this evening at 7pm in the high school gym. The concert will feature instrumental solos from various high school performers and ensemble performances including a brass and woodwind choir. They will be guest-conducted by Bandmaster Hall of Fame director, Bob Carlson. We encourage you to attend and support our fantastic musicians.
Joel Bailey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Platte-Geddes School District March School Board Meeting
Time: Mar 11, 2024 05:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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The Platte-Geddes School District is looking for all children that will turn 5 by Sept. 1st, 2024, please complete the following survey if applicable. Thanks!
https://forms.gle/y3LhxfZd6ABEi8pD9
AI Camp Information for students 13+, click the link to see the flyer. Deadline for scholarship applications is March 10.
https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1492895
Bennett Michael was nominated for the "Good News Call" by his teacher, Mrs. Holleman. She stated that Bennett has been working so hard in the classroom. He is patient, kind, caring, and he always tries his best on his schoolwork! He cleans up the classroom without being asked, even when it’s not his mess. Bennett is simply a great kid! Thank you, Bennett, for modeling the Panther Way Expectations of Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect to others.
Congratulations to the Platte-Geddes Spelling Bee kids on winning first place at the Missouri Valley Spelling Bee held at DC yesterday. Congratulations to Oakley DuFrain, Karliah Archambeau, Jace Antonsen, and Braxton Veurink on winning first place! Congratulations to Kira Kozoriz on winning 2nd place. Murphy Nachtigal on winning 3rd place and to Talli Graves on winning 3rd. Congratulations to the rest of the team on their participation in the event...Caylee Foxlee, Jayce DeJager, Jacoby Severson, Lizzie Groon, and Jayda VanZee.
Please enjoy the images from our "First Annual Masked Reader Event" at Platte-Geddes Elementary. Thank you to our readers: Lonnie Tutsch "Old Lady", Carter Kemnitz "Big Bad Wolf", Adam Houdeshell "Gorilla", Tristen Petrik "Panther, Pete the Cat", and Parker Bailey "The Grinch". They were outstanding readers and our students were outstanding audience members and judges! Thank you to Mrs. Holleman for organizing the event and to Mr. Bailey for serving as our MC.
Remember, Everybody, no matter who you are or what you do, Everybody READS!
Please enjoy the images from our "First Annual Masked Reader Event" at Platte-Geddes Elementary. Thank you to our readers: Lonnie Tutsch "Old Lady", Carter Kemnitz "Big Bad Wolf", Adam Houdeshell "Gorilla", Tristen Petrik "Panther, Pete the Cat", and Parker Bailey "The Grinch". They were outstanding readers and our students were outstanding audience members and judges! Thank you to Mrs. Holleman for organizing the event and to Mr. Bailey for serving as our MC.
Remember, Everybody, no matter who you are or what you do, Everybody READS!
Please enjoy the images from our "First Annual Masked Reader Event" at Platte-Geddes Elementary. Thank you to our readers: Lonnie Tutsch "Old Lady", Carter Kemnitz "Big Bad Wolf", Adam Houdeshell "Gorilla", Tristen Petrik "Panther, Pete the Cat", and Parker Bailey "The Grinch". They were outstanding readers and our students were outstanding audience members and judges! Thank you to Mrs. Holleman for organizing the event and to Mr. Bailey for serving as our MC.
Remember, Everybody, no matter who you are or what you do, Everybody READS!
The following students will represent Platte-Geddes Schools at the Missouri Valley Spelling Bee at Dakota Christian School on Thursday, February 29.
Photo one: 6th graders Jayda VanZee and Lizzie Groon.
Photo two: front row left to right: Karliah Archambeau; Caylee Foxlee (grade 2); Talli Graves; Braxton Veurink (grade 1); Kira Kozoriz (grade 5); back row left to right: Murphy Nachtigal; Jacoby Severson (grade 4); Jace Antonsen; Jayce DeJager (grade 3); and Oakley DuFrain (grade 5).
Congratulations on winning our local grade level classroom spelling bees! We are proud of you and know you will represent us well! Good Luck!
On Monday, February 19, Presidents Day, we had the privilege of welcoming veterans Corey Rabenberg and Kyle Meyerink to speak to our students regarding the United States Flag. Thank you to Corey Rabenberg and Kyle Meyerink and the Charles Mix Republican Women for sponsoring the event and providing each student with a US Flag.
On Monday, February 19, Presidents Day, we had the privilege of welcoming veterans Corey Rabenberg and Kyle Meyerink to speak to our students regarding the United States Flag. Thank you to Corey Rabenberg and Kyle Meyerink and the Charles Mix Republican Women for sponsoring the event and providing each student with a US Flag.
Attention to anyone who may be interested: tomorrow we will be hosting Lynn Reimer, better known as "The Drug Lady" tomorrow at Platte-Geddes High School. Her mission is to spread awareness of Drug Use in teens. If you would like to attend, she is giving a presentation @ 7 PM to the community for whomever is interested. the community presentation will be held in the elementary gym. Thanks!
Little Panther Basketball Winners from Mrs. Patzlaff's 5th Grade Classroom include:
(Pictured with Boy's Basketball Players Tanner Dyk and Skyler Hanten)
Briggs Veurink ~ basketball
Bryce Kahler ~ hat
Wyatt VandenHoek ~ t-shirt
Logan Ringling ~ hat
Thank you to our sponsors:
Basketballs sponsored by Summit Contracting
T-shirts sponsored by Synrgy Sign Company and JD's Fashion and Screen Art
Stocking Hats sponsored by the Black Panther Basketball Teams
Little Panther Basketball Winners from Mrs.Petersen's 4th grade classroom:
(Pictured with girls' basketball players Kolbi Hoffman, Kori VanderWerff, and Rylee Reddick)Bridger Munneke ~ hat
Riata Bultsma ~ t-shirt
Samson Erickson ~ hat
Bowen Michael ~ basketball
Thank you to our sponsors:
Basketballs sponsored by Summit Contracting
T-shirts sponsored by Synrgy Sign Company and JD's Fashion and Screen Art
Stocking Hats sponsored by the Black Panther Basketball Teams
