There will be NO BOYS SOCCER MATCH this Saturday. The match will not be rescheduled at this time. The girls match will be played as scheduled. It will kickoff at 1pm in Groton.
There will be no “C” volleyball match on 9/17 at Mobridge. The JV match will begin at 5pm and varsity will follow.
There is no JV Football Game this afternoon. The JH game will be played as scheduled, 4 PM.
Remember to complete the symptom self-check for each of your children before sending them to school or school activities each day. If they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, headache loss of taste/smell), it is critical that they do not attend school or school activities until they've been evaluated by their provider.
Preschool Developmental Screening will be taking place during the month of September. Please contact Paula Johnson to schedule your appointment. For additional information please see flyer.
Remember to complete the symptom self-check for each of your children before sending them to school or school activities each day. If they are showing any symptoms it is important that they do not attend school until they've been evaluated by their medical provider.
DUE TO COVID-19
No Parents will be allowed to wait in the entryway at the elementary school this year.
Please either wait in your car or stand near it. We will send your children to you.
Good Afternoon Groton Area!! Just a quick reminder that school is right around the corner. Our first day of class will be on Wednesday, August 19th!! A quick reminder that we DO have school on Friday, August 21st!! If you are planning ahead please remember we do not have school on Monday, September 7th, but we will be having school Friday, September 11th.
Reminder: The deadline for enrollment in the optional remote learning plan for the first quarter of the 2020-2021 school year is Friday, August 7.
ICYMI....The Groton Area School District has released its plan for reopening schools in August. The full plan can be viewed on the district website or in the documents section of your app. Registrations for optional remote learning for the first quarter are due Friday, August 7.
The Groton Area School District is seeking applicants for the position of head boys soccer coach for the 2020 season. The successful applicant must complete a criminal background check and the SDHSAA required training program for athletics coaches. Interested parties should complete the auxiliary staff application form and submit to Superintendent Joe Schwan at Joe.Schwan@k12.sd.us.
https://bit.ly/AuxiliaryApplication
Good Afternoon Groton Area Elementary!!! Please click the link below for the elementary 2020-2021 supply list. I just got word last years list was being distributed. Mrs. Krueger did send updated supply lists earlier this month to a number of different stores, so I'm not sure what happened. Anyway, I can't wait to see everyone next month!!!
-Mr. Brett Schwan
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/807073/Supply_List_2020-2021.pdf
Attention all boys interested in playing soccer this upcoming season, there will be a meeting Monday July 20th in the Old Gym at the High School at 9:15 AM.
Good Morning...tomorrow at 8:15 Avera will be hosting an Acceleration Program for all Groton Area HS and MS students. The program will run M-W-F from 8:15-9:15. Some days it will be on the track and some days it will be hosted in the gym. There is a required waiver that will need to be signed and returned. The waiver will be available to be picked up tomorrow at the workout and returned on Friday. If you have any questions please email me at brian.dolan@k12.sd.us There is no cost for this summer..
Reminder for parents: Please complete our survey about returning to school (one survey for each student). The survey will be open through the weekend. Thank you.
Let It Shine
Today's update includes important information that you'll need as we prepare to end the 2019-2020 school year. Plans for return of materials and final days of instruction can be found on our website, www.grotonarea.com.
Parents and Guardians,
If you have a child turning 5 before or on September 1, 2020 they are eligible to attend either Junior Kindergarten (half day, PM only) or Kindergarten (full day) at Groton Area Elementary. Due to COVID-19, schools are closed until further notice. We ask these families to email Heidi Krueger at Heidi.Krueger@k12.sd.us if they are planning to register their child for school for the 2020-2021 school year.
Please include the following information in the email:
1. Parent/Guardian’s Names
2. Child’s Name
3. Child’s Date of Birth
4. Address
5. Phone number
After receiving this information, we will be sending informational packets home for families to complete and return.
Thank you,
Brett Schwan
Elementary Principal
Elementary PAC/Mrs. Fields Fundraiser:
Pickup will be Thursday April 2nd from 5:00-7:00 at your designated time. These times are for our students/families who sold items.
5:00-5:30 Last name A-F
5:30-6:00 Last name G-K
6:00-6:30 Last name L-R
6:30-7:00 Last name S-Z
1) Please do your best to be at your designated pick up time. A volunteer will bring your order out to your vehicle.
2) If you know you cannot pick up your order, please contact Kayla Krause at Kayla.Krause@k12.sd.us to make alternate arrangements.
Updates for continued operation of our flexible learning plan have been posted on the district website, www.grotonarea.com. If you need support, please be in contact with your teachers or administrators who are all here to help.