Clark Middle School & High School
Parent/Student Newsletter October 3rd-October 9th
Moving Into October
As we move into the week of October 3rd we celebrate our custodians. Sunday, October 2nd, is National Custodian Appreciation Day. There are so many things our custodians do day in and day out that help our school to run effectively and efficiently. Thank you to Don Epps, Mike McPeek, and Chad Thomas for leading this charge. Please take a moment to thank them for all that they do. We appreciate how clean our buildings and grounds are here in Clark.
As you can see for the current week it is very busy once again. Cross country, volleyball, All-state chorus workshop, volleyball, and prep for Junior/Senior ACT all takes place this week. We have had some questions on eligibility for extra-curricular activities. Eligibility checks are run every Monday before noon. If a student is not eligible on Monday this will run through the full week. Students must pass all of their classes to be eligible for activities. I will put more information below on this policy. October is an especially busy month and for students in multiple extra-curricular activities it is important that they are on track academically and making progress. We encourage parents and students to reach out if they have any questions.
We are looking forward to the month of October, the cooler temperatures, and continued growth with our students.
Sincerely,
Ms. Heggelund
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Calendar Snapshot
Week of October 3rd - October 9th
October 3rd - Cross Country LCC @ Castlewood 4:00 P.M., JV Football 4:30 P.M. Home vs. Dakota Hills
October 4th - JH Football game at Milbank 4:00 P.M., depart at 1:45 P.M.
October 5th - NSU All-State Workshop
October 6th - Cross Country NEC @ Webster 2:00 PM, Varsity Volleyball @ Redfield "Pink Night to Fight Breast Cancer" - Redfield invites fans and personnel to wear any pink items they have to the matches
October 7th - BYE for football this week,
October 10th - No School, Dance @ Faulkton 11:00 AM
A Look Ahead
October 11th - Varsity Volleyball vs Flandreau @ Willow Lake 6:00 PM, No JH Volleyball,
1st Period in Library there will be a meeting with Ms. Reed for any Junior/Senior taking the ACT
October 13th - Varsity Foortball @ Roncalli, Region Cross Country @ Webster, All State Band in Brookings, Varsity Volleyball @ Sisseton, Last day of Quarter 1, Blood Drive all day in Field House (NHS Members will be helping), Regional Special Olympics Bowling
October 14th - No School - Teacher In-service
October 18th - Varsity Volleyball vs. Tiospa Zina @ Clark, District ACT 8:00 - 12:00 in Gym
October 20th - 1st round of Football Playoffs, Pre-ACT 8:00 - 12:00, Construction Career Camp at LATI (See Ms. Reed if interested)
October 21st - Varsity Volleyball @ Clark vs. Britton-Hecla
October 22nd - State Cross Country @ Huron
October 25th - Heidi Schooley, Mount Marty Admissions Rep here from 12:40 - 1:06
October 26th - Nicki Mark, LATC Admissions Rep here from 12:40 - 1:06
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Activity Academic Eligibility Policy (Middle & High School 7-12)
Students must pass all of their classes to be eligible for Clark School District activities. Any student with a failing grade (F) in any one or more classes will be academically ineligible for a period of one week. Students must have a D- or above to compete in any activity. The student will continue to practice during the ineligible week, but will not be allowed to dismiss school early for activity.
Grades will be checked by 12:00pm each Monday (or as soon as possible after this time). Ineligibility period runs from 12:00pm Monday – 12:00pm the following Monday. If there is no school on a Monday where eligibility is checked, then Tuesday 12:00pm will be the time that grades will be checked. A failing grade will carry into the next nine weeks except at the beginning of each semester. All students will be eligible at the beginning of the year or semester unless ineligible according to the South Dakota High School Activities Association guidelines. (See below)
This policy affects all sports and fine arts activities sponsored by the SDHSAA. Also includes FFA, FCCLA competitions and conventions.
South Dakota Department of Education Offers Free, Online Tutoring
Free, online tutoring available for K-12 students
South Dakota students and families can access a new, online tutoring program, staffed by college students who are preparing to become teachers. The Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program offers FREE online tutoring to K-12 students across the state. One-on-one tutoring sessions can help students with their homework, tackle specific trouble areas, and address broader educational concepts.
The Department of Education and Board of Regents are asking for your help in getting word out about this new program to your families. We have designed several resources to assist you in doing that. Find sample messaging for parent communication, social media platforms, websites, and more. You also can access these resources via the Our Dakota Dreams website by clicking on the “Download Tool Kit” button.
Please note: In order to access the service, parents or guardians must register their students, not the school.
As educators, you understand the impacts the COVID pandemic has had on students. This program is meant to supplement efforts at the local level to address learning loss and support all students in achieving their highest potential.
WAYS TO GET WORD OUT
- Share this information with your teaching staff, who could suggest the service to families whose students may need extra assistance.
- Print copies of the flyer to hand out at upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences and/or email them in advance.
- Run an “advertisement” on the homepage of your website or other frequently used pages.
- Use your social media platforms to get word out about the service.
- Promote at school events (in event programs, scoreboard messages, hard-copy flyers).
PROGRAM BASICS
- The program is staffed by university students accepted into their Schools of Education at Black Hills State University and Northern State University.
- It utilizes a simple and secure online platform, where students and tutors connect for virtual sessions. The platform is a one-stop shop for scheduling and conducting sessions.
- Subject areas include: English/language arts, math, science, social studies.
- Tutors will be available Monday through Sunday afternoons and evenings. The service will not be available on holidays and during Christmas and spring breaks.
- In order to access this free service, parents first need to register their students to use the platform. Once registered, sessions can either be pre-scheduled or on-demand, depending on tutor availability.
- The program is a joint effort of the South Dakota Board of Regents and Department of Education – administered by BOR and funded with federal dollars available to DOE through the American Rescue Plan.
Questions about this program should be directed to onlinetutoring@sdbor.edu.
Ms. Reed's Google Classroom Codes
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ASVAB: gk30uu5
District ACT: ro7fzes
Dual Credit: 46e2h75
Mental Health Resources: 7ezdc4j
National ACT: fqgwzc7
National Career Readiness (NCRC): jt4acud
Pre-ACT: cixfqr4
Regents Scholar Diploma: ob2lfc4
Senior Class: mfplktv
Students Against Destructive Decisions: upqsujz
South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship: 7vfcwnd
South Dakota Virtual Schools Program: 34uoepc
A Message from Ms. Reed
Parent/Senior Meetings
Parents/Guardians of senior students and student are required to meet with Ms. Reed between now and October 31st. Ms. Reed will go over important information regarding academic information, advanced endorsements and post-secondary planning.
2022 Fall Planning Day - September 27th
There will be a meeting on October 11th for students who plan to take the District ACT Test on October 18th. You will need to check in with your first period teacher for attendance and will then meet in the library with Ms. Reed. The non-test information is required and does need to be completed before the test day. The non-test information is done on your laptop so bring your laptop to the library.
The date for Pre-ACT has been set for October 20th. More information will be given as we get closer. *This is for 9th and 10th grade ONLY
Felicia Reed
School Counselor
(605) 532-3605
Post Secondary Visits
Heidi Schooley, the Mount Marty Admissions Rep will be here October 25th from 12:40 pm to 1:06 pm in the lunch room.
Nicki Mark, the Lake Area Technical College Admissions Rep will be here October 26th from 12:40 pm to 1:06 pm in the lunch room.
National Guard Day - Open to Juniors & Seniors Only
The South Dakota Air National Guard is putting on a Career Day coming up on October 26th. This event allows students to look into the South Dakota Air National Guard without any commitment. Students are able to look at 6-8 careers that we offer at our base, learn about our base’s mission, the process of enlistment, and watch the F-16’s take off at night! It is a very fun event with a very big attendance! We encourage students to come to this event if they are looking into their military options. If you would like to come too to learn more, we would love to see you there! Attendees must RSVP to this event as it is on a military installation.
Attached is a flyer regarding Career Day, as well as a 2 page word document with information about what the South Dakota Air National Guard is and what we can offer.
Event Information:
Who: South Dakota Air National Guard
What: Career Day
When: October 26th from 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Why: To gain knowledge about the South Dakota Air National Guard and to see if you could see yourself as apart our team!
Where: 114th Fighter Wing base in Sioux Falls, SD – 1201 W Algonquin St Sioux Falls, SD 57104
RSVP: by October 21st, 2022 by texting 605-951-6056
Senior Tech Days at Lake Area Technical College!
Lake Area Tech hosts two Senior Tech Days.
These visitation days are fun-filled, information-packed, and help high school seniors decide the direction of their future. The day starts by allowing the students to fill the shoes of a Lake Area Tech students (we promise-no exams). Students find out what it's like to attend class by getting into some great discussions with instructors and current students, working in the labs, and meeting new friends. Visitors then eat a free lunch and absorb information on the admissions process, applying for financial aid and scholarships, locating housing, and more! Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend.
November 2nd, 2022 or February 1st, 2023
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Open to High School Seniors
NWEA MAP RESOURCES
Important Links & Resources
ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE OPTION FOR MS OR HS HANDBOOK & TECH AGREEMENT
SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH MENU
Ms. Jennifer Heggelund
Email: jennifer.heggelund@k12.sd.us
Website: http://www.clarkschooldistrict.org/
Location: 220 North Clinton Street, Clark, SD, USA
Phone: 605-532-3603
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkSchoolDistrict