Our Elementary Student Council Members are sponsoring a fund raiser for Denny and Carol Oberbroekling. Students may "guess the number of candies in the jar" for $1 (or a donation of any amount). The students with the ten closest guesses will all take home a pumpkin. The student with the winning guess will take home a pumpkin and the candy. All money raised will be given to Denny and Carol to assist with Denny's medical expenses. Students may bring their $1 to school on Friday, October 13 or Monday and Tuesday, October 16 and 17.
We will add the money raised to the "Baked Potato Supper" Fundraiser from the P-G Volleyball game on Monday, October 16.
The children at Platte-Geddes Elementary "simply adore" Miss Carol in the office and this will give them the opportunity to contribute to our fundraising efforts. Thank you!
The Educator’s Rising Students at Platte-Geddes want to show appreciation for all of the great educators here in the Platte-Geddes district. To do this we are sponsoring an Educator of the Month! There will be an educator chosen for each building, middle/high school and elementary each month. We will put out a google for parents, students, and community members to nominate an educator from PG. We are so excited to get this going and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things happening in our district. Please have the form filled out by October 18th so we can get started this month!
Here is the google form if you have an educator you wish to nominate:
nomination form: https://forms.gle/QV5MskAN2BMzBRmo9
Everybody at Platte-Geddes Elementary LOVES Miss Carol! Please join us on Monday, October 16 at the Platte-Geddes Volleyball game vs TDA to support Carol and Denny!
Zoom Link & Agenda for PGSD October School Board Meeting:
https://sdk12.zoom.us/j/92168774678?pwd=NitNUGZNazRnLytOSWl6LzZYVDRZQT09
Meeting ID: 921 6877 4678
Passcode: 135179
Agenda
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/381/PGSD/3606157/October_9__2023_School_Board_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Today, our Good News Call is going out to McKenzie Mushitz. McKenzie was nominated for the call by a classmate. Her classmates and teachers have noticed how incredibly KIND McKenzie is to others, at all times. She displays kindness by noticing little things that others need assistance with and helping them, she says kind things to others, and she is a good friend. McKenzie is observed on a daily basis thinking of the well-being of those around her. Thank you, McKenzie , for being an AWESOME kiddo!
Thank you to the SD Department of Transportation for the lighted bracelets and information on walking and biking to school safely!
Today at school, every child received a bracelet and a card with safety information regarding walking or biking to school safely.
Today, our Good News Call went out to Regg Meyerink and Brockston Holleman. Regg and Brock have been instrumental in welcoming a new student to Platte-Geddes Elementary. Regg and Brock take time out of their recess to play football with the student, to play catch with him, and they invite him to play with them all of the time. They display kindness, patience, concern for others, caring, and respect to him. He is a younger child, and he would tell anyone that his favorite time of the day is recess with Regg and Brock! Thank you, Regg and Brock, for the displaying the Panther Way Expectation of Kindness.
Flu Shot Clinic in cooperation with Platte Medical Clinic will be held on October 17, 2023. Please call the school office if you need a form sent home. Thank you.
Colman-Egan Tailgate Fundraiser: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/article/1268348
Basketball Camp for kids in grades K-8.
Twins and more Twins.....
Twins, Twins, and more Twins!
Happy Homecoming Week.....TWIN Day Fun!
Attention Cross Country Fans: DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF RAIN AND THE UPCOMING FORECAST FOR TOMORROW, THE PG CROSS-COUNTRY INVITE THAT WAS TO BE HOSTED IN CORSICA TOMORROW HAS BEEN CANCELED AND WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED.
Good News Call
The “Good News Call” today went out to Dominick Schoenrock. Dom was nominated for the “Good News Call” for help and kindness shown on the school playground. He was "caught doing good" by picking up every single recess ball around the playground prior to our school day, on several occasions. He was also observed showing kindness to our younger students. If another student is missing their backpack, Dom is always there to pick up the bag and bring it to the rightful owner. Thank you, Dom, for showing the Panther Way Expectations of Kindness and Respect. We appreciate the help picking up our playground and watching out for our young students outside.
Attention Football Fans: Due to increased chances of severe thunderstorms tomorrow evening (9/22/23), the start time for the varsity football game at Bon Homme (Tyndall) has been moved to 3pm.
The "Good News Call" this week went out to Remi Schuman. Remi has been exceptionally kind to a new child in our building. She quietly assists teachers with transitions to different classrooms and around the school. She offers a hand to hold, a hug when needed, and a smile ALWAYS. She shows maturity in her willingness to help us, and to help all kids whenever needed. She has one of the kindest hearts we’ve ever seen.
Thank you, Remi, for the help and kindness shown to others and for modeling the Panther Way Expectation of Kindness.
Due to the forecasted weather, I am moving my youth football camp to September 30. Skyler Hanten
Football Camp
Skyler Hanten’s Senior Project
3rd-6th grade
Details
· When: September 30, 2023; 2-4 P.M. (Note the new date.)
· Where: Platte football field
· Free
· No helmets or pads
· Stretching
· Drills to teach kids about the basics of football
· Game of ultimate football
· Treats at the end
What to Bring
· Tennis shoes/football cleats
· Water will be provided, but you can bring your own
The Platte-Geddes Cross Country Team will have their home meet on Saturday, September 23. Due to the current issues at Lake Platte Golf Club, the meet will be held at the Corsica Golf Course (Dakota Trails). The first race is scheduled for 10 a.m. and the meet typically ends around 12:30. Mr. Cutler and Coach Maxon are asking for volunteers to help ensure the meet runs smoothly. If you are interested in helping, please contact Mr. Cutler (605-207-0066) or Coach Maxon (605-680-1207). Thank You!
Platte-Geddes School District has an immediate opening for a paraprofessional at Platte Colony Elementary: https://www.platte-geddes.k12.sd.us/page/job-opportunities