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Learning at Home Challenge Did you know that Hot Springs Schools has a few websites where students can continue to practice skills at home? I am challenging students to get on the following websites and continue to learn between now and through January 3. For every 30 minutes they spend, their name will be put into a drawing for chamber bucks. Students can log-in using their Clever badges and if you are need of your student's clever badge, please reach out to their classroom teacher. Prek-2- Waterford Reading 2nd-5th- IXL Reading or Math | Counselor NewsThis month we are celebrating college and career month. Students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade are learning about different careers after high school. During lessons, college is defined as any post-secondary education. In fourth grade students discussed the various types of education required for a variety of careers. We talked about how mechanics may go to a college for school or work for a shop that trains them through an apprenticeship to gain a certification. Some careers require advanced education, such as school counseling which requires a master's degree in the state of South Dakota. Other careers, like farmers and ranchers, may have many career paths. For example, a rancher may learn their trade on the job or choose to go to school to gain training in finances, mechanics, computer science, veterinary science, or many other specialties. Talk to your children about their dreams. All careers start with reading and mathematics skills in elementary school. Social skills are also important in all careers. https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=xs62w https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=J7LBH | Message from the Nurse
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Learning at Home Challenge
I am challenging students to get on the following websites and continue to learn between now and through January 3. For every 30 minutes they spend, their name will be put into a drawing for chamber bucks.
Students can log-in using their Clever badges and if you are need of your student's clever badge, please reach out to their classroom teacher.
Prek-2- Waterford Reading
2nd-5th- IXL Reading or Math
Counselor News
This month we are celebrating college and career month.
Students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade are learning about different careers after high school. During lessons, college is defined as any post-secondary education.
In fourth grade students discussed the various types of education required for a variety of careers. We talked about how mechanics may go to a college for school or work for a shop that trains them through an apprenticeship to gain a certification. Some careers require advanced education, such as school counseling which requires a master's degree in the state of South Dakota. Other careers, like farmers and ranchers, may have many career paths. For example, a rancher may learn their trade on the job or choose to go to school to gain training in finances, mechanics, computer science, veterinary science, or many other specialties. Talk to your children about their dreams. All careers start with reading and mathematics skills in elementary school. Social skills are also important in all careers.
https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=xs62w
https://app.nearpod.com/?pin=J7LBH Message from the Nurse
- South Dakota weather can be unpredictable so please remember to send your student with coats, hats, and gloves.
- We are collecting food pantry items to keep at school for families who may deal with an emergency situations. Canned soups, cereals, and other non-perishables are perfect.
- Delta Dental Van was here the first week of November. They did $42,218.65 worth of work on 68 students in grades K-12. This service will be back Feb 28-March 4.
- Kidsight will be coming in January, be watching for more information soon.
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Toys for Kids Toys for Kids is a private entity that is locally funded by donations and fundraising events. Toys for Kids in Fall River County is sponsored by our local Marine Corps League and the EMPOWER coalition. This collection is being sponsored by Elementary Student Council. Families or students can drop off brand new unopened toys at the Elementary or High School Offices between now and December 11, 2021. | Attendance If your child is going to be absent due to illness or a personal day, please call in the morning. You can the Elementary School absence phone 605-745-4165 or between 7:00-10:00 at 605-745-4149. Attendance calls go out at 10:00 and will remain unexcused until notified and needs to be given within 2 days of the absence. | Celebrate Students
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Toys for Kids
This collection is being sponsored by Elementary Student Council.
Families or students can drop off brand new unopened toys at the Elementary or High School Offices between now and December 11, 2021.
Attendance
Attendance calls go out at 10:00 and will remain unexcused until notified and needs to be given within 2 days of the absence.
Celebrate Students
- 66 students participated in Afterschool STEM club for 1st Quarter
- 55 students are participating in Afterschool STEM club for 2nd Quarter
- 24 students received Honor Roll in 4th Grade
- 42 students received Honor Roll in 5th Grade
- Elementary Student Council is participating in several community service projects, Hats for Hero's & Toys for Kids
- Coloring Contest Winners won prizes from the Mammoth Site during the Fossil Fright Night
- Teachers can recognize students who they notice going Above and Beyond the normal expectations-look for those next month
