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Principal Dr. Gregg Talcott [email protected] Web Page: Brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Link: Principal Associate Principal Mark Schlekeway [email protected] Associate Principal Randy Marso [email protected] Counselor (Student names A-G) Sonja Merrigan [email protected] Counselor (Student names H-N) Michelle Stemwedel [email protected] Counselor (Student names O-Z) Amy Lupkes [email protected] Office Phone 605-582-3211 Fax 605-582-2652 School Website brandonvalley.k12.sd.us Congratulations to our Mid-year gradu- ates: Blake Brockey, Jonathan Brown, Ma- riah Clark, Shelbie Holiway, Kathleen Per- kinson, and Suzanne Vongkaenchan. The graduation ceremony for these students will be on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the music. I encourage you to come out and get in the spirit with the Symphonic Band, Concert and Lynx Choirs, and the Orchestra as they provide some holiday concerts. The Concert and Lynx Choirs will join the Orchestra for a concert on Monday, December 9th at 7:30 pm in the PAC. The bands will all be in concert on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30 pm in the PAC. In three weeks the first semester will come to a close. In the middle of all of the con- certs, games and matches, and shopping we are going to ask our students to pre- pare for semester tests. We are hopeful that many of our students will find that being done with the semester will take some of the pressure off during the break and will allow for a fresh start with the beginning of the New Year. You will find the semester test schedule in the back of this newsletter. All freshmen and sophomores will be tak- ing tests as will any junior or senior that is taking or retaking a freshmen or sopho- more class. All tests will be given in their assigned period. Students that are ex- empt but choose to take a test in an at- tempt to improve their grade may take the test whenever it works for both the teacher and the student. Students who have three tests in one day and only one in another can contact a principal to get the schedule changed to help them to have a better chance to perform academ- ically. Semester test schedule changes can only be made with the approval of a principal and will only be made for aca- demic reasons. The grading window for the teachers will close at 8:00 AM on Sat- urday, December 28th. The following are some important dates: Monday, December 9th is the last day that students may turn in attendance ap- peals for the semester test and free day incentives. Wednesday, December 18th is the last day that students may make schedule changes for the second semester that are not related to failing a first semester class. From the Principal Brandon Valley High School Brandon Valley High School 301 S. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD 57005 605-582-3211 December 2013 Become part of the upcoming season of Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers! For Tickets: Contact a Brandon Valley Band student, the PAC Box Office @ 582-8039, or BVBand.com. All seats $20.00. (Reserved seating.) Saturday, December 14, 7:30pm Last year sold out! Please don’t wait to order your tickets! Proceeds benefit the Brandon Valley High School Bands Dr. Gregg Talcott, Principal [email protected]

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Principal

Dr. Gregg Talcott

[email protected]

Web Page:

Brandonvalley.k12.sd.us

Link: Principal

Associate Principal

Mark Schlekeway

[email protected]

Associate Principal

Randy Marso

[email protected]

Counselor

(Student names A-G)

Sonja Merrigan

[email protected]

Counselor

(Student names H-N)

Michelle Stemwedel

[email protected]

Counselor

(Student names O-Z)

Amy Lupkes

[email protected]

Office Phone

605-582-3211

Fax

605-582-2652

School Website

brandonvalley.k12.sd.us

Congratulations to our Mid-year gradu-ates: Blake Brockey, Jonathan Brown, Ma-riah Clark, Shelbie Holiway, Kathleen Per-kinson, and Suzanne Vongkaenchan. The graduation ceremony for these students will be on Wednesday, December 18th at 7:00 pm in the Performing Arts Center. One of my favorite things about the Christmas season is the music. I encourage you to come out and get in the spirit with the Symphonic Band, Concert and Lynx Choirs, and the Orchestra as they provide some holiday concerts. The Concert and Lynx Choirs will join the Orchestra for a concert on Monday, December 9th at 7:30 pm in the PAC. The bands will all be in concert on Tuesday, December 17th at 7:30 pm in the PAC. In three weeks the first semester will come to a close. In the middle of all of the con-certs, games and matches, and shopping we are going to ask our students to pre-pare for semester tests. We are hopeful that many of our students will find that being done with the semester will take some of the pressure off during the break and will allow for a fresh start with the beginning of the New Year. You will find the semester test schedule in the back of this newsletter.

All freshmen and sophomores will be tak-ing tests as will any junior or senior that is taking or retaking a freshmen or sopho-more class. All tests will be given in their assigned period. Students that are ex-empt but choose to take a test in an at-tempt to improve their grade may take the test whenever it works for both the teacher and the student. Students who have three tests in one day and only one in another can contact a principal to get the schedule changed to help them to have a better chance to perform academ-ically. Semester test schedule changes can only be made with the approval of a principal and will only be made for aca-demic reasons. The grading window for the teachers will close at 8:00 AM on Sat-urday, December 28th. The following are some important dates:

Monday, December 9th is the last day that students may turn in attendance ap-peals for the semester test and free day incentives. Wednesday, December 18th is the last day that students may make schedule changes for the second semester that are not related to failing a first semester class.

From the Principal

Brandon Valley High School Brandon V a l l ey H igh S choo l 301 S . Sp l i t ro ck B lvd . B randon , SD 57005 605 -582 -3211

December 2013

Become part of the upcoming season of

Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers! For Tickets: Contact a Brandon Valley Band student, the

PAC Box Office @ 582-8039, or BVBand.com. All seats $20.00. (Reserved seating.)

Saturday, December 14, 7:30pm Last year sold out!

Please don’t wait to order your tickets!

Proceeds benefit the Brandon Valley High School Bands

Dr. Gregg Talcott, Principal [email protected]

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payment is due in April. The basic cost of the book is $60 plus tax because it is an all-color yearbook. If your son or daughter did not order a yearbook and now would like to, go to Brandon Valley High School website and order it and/or pay directly from the website.

Senior pictures for the year-book were due December 2. If a senior has not turned in a senior photo, he/she should do so immediately; otherwise, the junior photo will be published. The re-quirements for these photos were published in the No-vember newsletter. Thank you for delivering the photo to the high school office or e-

mailing it to Dr. Talcott.

If a student filled out a year-book order form this fall, the parent or guardian should have received a bill mailed to the home address. Parents may change what is on the bill, if desired, and then mail the payment to Jostens. The bill can be paid in one or two payments. The final

Yearbook Deb Rothenberger, Advisor [email protected]

Orchestra News The high school orchestra is currently in the process of preparing for their winter concert. Monday, December 9th, the Brandon Valley High School Orchestra in conjunction with the Brandon Valley High School Choruses will be performing their winter concert in the PAC. Concert time begins at 7:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The high school orchestra will be performing: Sleigh Ride, Journey, A Christmas Suite, A Christmas Hymn, and Holiday Salute which contains a variety of holiday musical selections. Orchestra students should be outfitted in concert black: pants, skirts, tops, shoes, and socks for the evening performance. The month of October All-State Orchestra took place in Rapid City. One Brandon Valley String student was honored with membership in the 2013 All-State Orchestra. Brandon Valley Orchestra member Dawson Kremlacek was named to this year’s All-State orchestra on bass.

Shelly Berg, Director [email protected]

Terry Gullickson, Director [email protected] Choir News

Honor Choir is approximate-ly ninety voices chosen from several hundred auditions submitted by 7th, 8th, and 9th graders state-wide. The SD Junior Honor Choir is sponsored by the South Da-kota American Choral Direc-tors Association, which holds its mid-winter conference in conjunction with the Honor Choir event.

The Brandon Valley Choirs and Orchestra will perform their annual December con-cert "Sounds of the Season" Monday December 9. The concert will feature the Lynx Choir and Concert Choir directed by Mr. Terry Gul-lickson, and the BVHS Or-chestra, directed by Mrs. Shelly Berg, performing a variety of seasonal music guaranteed to warm a cold winter evening.

Concertgoers will enjoy hearing choral and orches-

tral arrangements of many familiar tunes for the holi-day season, as well as some less familiar pieces for this time of year. "Sounds of the Season" will be Monday December 9 at 7:30 pm in the PAC. Admission is free.

Congratulations to Lexi Hokenstad and Johnny Hoff-man. The two 9th grade singers (along with BVMS 7th grader Kayden Hoeke) will be singing in the SD Junior Honor Choir January 24-25 in Rapid City. The

We are excited to kick

off the Watch Dog

program here at BVHS

starting December 2 with

our first dad! We have

over 25 dads signed up

for days to come in and

volunteer! Please contact

Miss Merrigan for

questions or to sign-up!

This year the Brandon Valley FFA has had a tailgate party, sold fruit, and is participating in fall contest. At the tailgate we served hotdogs and chips to our chapter, and the Harrisburg FFA chapter before the game. Also, we have just finished fruit sales, which is one of our big fundraisers. We participated in the fall contests at West Central on Monday, November 18th. At competition we had sixteen people competing in various speaking events.

FFA Gary Griesse, Advisor [email protected]

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Page 3 November 2013

SADD/TATU group helped in the middle

school with TATU training in

November. The group’s focus will be on safe and sober driving over the

holidays!

January will be focused on Bullying

Prevention!

Counselor’s Link Michelle Stemwedel, Counselor [email protected]

Don't forget about the forms link on the Counselor’s web-site. You will notice various forms are available through this link. Included on this site are graduation checklists, college visit forms, free day forms, schedule change forms, short-term medi-cation forms, early release and late arrival forms, and tran-script release forms. Although these forms are available in the office, we have placed them on our site as well. The ad-vantage to having these forms on-line is the ability to “skip a step” as parents. Many of these forms require a parent signa-ture and it can be much easier if you print off the form, fill out and sign the document, and return it to school the following day with your child. As always you can find the counselor’s webpage by going to www.brandonvalley.k12.sd.us, selecting Student or Parent Resources and selecting Counselors. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

Photo submitted by Counselor Sonja Merrigan

Where Does the Money Come From?

sion’s counselors. They are a wonderful resource for schol-arships that pertain only to that school.

FINANCIAL AID – Complet-ing the FAFSA and applying for financial aid doesn’t have to cause a headache! We are fortunate to have some local help in this area. Brenda Murtha, Director of Financial Aid at Augustana College, will be hosting FAIN (Financial Aid Information Night) at Brandon Valley

The cost of college can be intimidating and overwhelm-ing, but there are resources out there to make things eas-ier. First, and foremost, re-member you should NEVER have to pay for scholarship and financial aid infor-mation. All of the information is available to you for free. Mrs. Stemwedel works with scholarships and Miss Merri-gan works with financial aid. The best place to start is the Brandon Valley High

School website.

SCHOLARSHIPS – Any schol-arship information Mrs. Stemwedel receives through the office is available online. Go to the school website, brandonvalley.k12.sd.us and click on the “Counselors” link via Student or Parent Re-sources. From there you will find a list of updated schol-arships and some links to other scholarship searches. In addition, remember to com-municate with college admis-

High School on Monday, January 13th 7:00pm. We encourage junior and senior parents to attend FAIN, how-ever, if you have a fresh-men or sophomore and are interested in more information, you are more than welcome to at-tend. Brenda will present her information and her and Miss Merrigan will be avail-able for individual questions after the presentation. Mark your calendar!

Michelle Stemwedel, Counselor [email protected]

9th: Spencer Brandsrud & Abigail Carson 10th: Dakota Bertelsen & Drew Lillestol 11th: Mitchell Selken & Kendra Riley

12th: Jamie Peterson, Jeff Lush, & Lily Swenson

The Booster Club will be having their final three sale dates on De-cember 10, 13 and 19 during the

basketball games and all remaining items will be sold at a reduced price!

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Brandon Valley High School will again be hosting a blood drive for the Community Blood Bank on Tues-day, January 7th from 12:30 to 3:30 pm and again on Wednesday, January 8th from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Donation times run every 10 minutes during the scheduled time slots and total donation time takes approximately 30 minutes. This is a great chance for both students and adults to learn how to help their community and become lifelong donors! Individuals who are 17 years old (16 with parent permission form) will be allowed to donate blood. Donors should be in good general health (no colds) and must weigh at least 110 pounds. Donors must also be sure to eat and drink well before and after donating and they are asked to please avoid con-suming any type of energy drink prior to donating. Some form of identification needs to be shown in order to donate. The public may sign up for a donation time by calling the high school at 582-3211 or emailing [email protected]. Any questions can be directed to Lisa Fuccello or Dean Pierson at the high school.

Blood Bank Lisa Fuccello, Advisor [email protected]

Attendance Policy 1. Students who have no more than two absences in any academic period will be eligible. If a student is over in one period,

they are required to take all exams, unless exempted by the appeals process.

2. Freshman and Sophomores are eligible for a free day personal leave only.

3. Juniors and Seniors are eligible for a free day or semester test exemption.

4. If eligible, all students must have an incentive permission form signed before they exercise their option.

Appeals Process 1. The appeals committee will be composed of five individuals: two teachers, one counselor, and two students. The identity of

these members shall remain anonymous as will the identity of the student making the appeal. The Associate Principal will serve as an advisor to this committee, but will not have a vote on the appeal.

2. A student’s entire semester attendance record will be reviewed during the appeal process. Tardiness may be a factor used by the committee to determine whether or not an appeal will be granted.

3. Students are offered only one opportunity to appeal each semester. Any and all grounds for appeal must be covered at this time. Students whose appeals are not granted will not be allowed a second time for different reasons. All decisions of the appeals committee are final.

4. Any student who has been suspended or truant will not be eligible for an appeal. Also, any student who has violated our student activity conduct policy will not be eligible for semester test exemption.

5. The appeals committee will not consider absences that are a result of a vacation.

6. Appeals were created to deal with extraordinary circumstances such as the funeral of a family member or close friend.

7. All appeals must be typed. Appeals turned in after the deadline will not be considered. The associate principal may handle any appeal that results from an absence after the deadline for filing appeals has passed.

8. Grouping does not apply, nor can it be used for exemption from semester tests.

Students interested in filing an appeal will need to pick up a form in the high school office. These forms will be available to the stu-dents on December 2nd. The appeal process will be explained on the form and students are expected to follow the procedure that is outlined on the form. The deadline for filing an appeal for the first semester is 3:30pm on Monday, December 9th.

The main purpose of this appeal process is to take into consideration special circumstances such as a death in the family or a family emergency. I expect that not all of the appeals will be granted and that this may cause some hard feelings from some students. Please be aware that the decisions of the appeal committee are final and no final decisions will be reviewed.

ATTENDANCE AND APPEALS POLICY Mark Schlekeway, Associate Principal [email protected]

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A complete list of

programs going on at

the library can be

found at

www.siouxlandlib.org.

Snow Stories Stories and songs about snow will be

shared at a special storytimes for

preschoolers and their families at the

Brandon Community Library Monday and

Tuesday, December 2 and 3, at 10:15 a.m.

Wear your pajamas at the Thursday,

December 5th storytime at 7:00 p.m. For

more information call 582-2390 or visit our

website at www.siouxlandlib.org/kids.

BRANDON COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS

The Brandon Valley School District neither endorses nor sponsors the organization or activity represented in this document. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.

A BRANCH OF SIOUXLAND LIBRARIES

Dec 2013

Santa Visits Brandon Library Everyone is welcome to visit Santa Clause on Saturday, December 7, at 10:15 a.m. at the

Brandon Community Library. Santa will read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ and

children will be able to get in their requests with Santa. Don’t forget to bring your

camera! For more information contact the Brandon Community Library at 582-2390 or

visit our website at www.siouxlandlib.org/kids.

Teen Monday’s at the Library

Food, Fun Activities, Prizes and More! Get your teen excited about reading with our new Teen

Monday’s at the Library. Teens 6th - 12th grade are welcome. No registration required.

For more information contact Brandon Community Library at 582-2390 or www.siouxlandlib.org.

Pizza & Pages December 2nd @ 3:45 p.m.

Watch World War Z and discuss the

Book. Pizza will be served.

Teen Movie December 9th @ 3:45 p.m. Watch Hunger

Games and get a chance to win movie tickets

to Catching Fire! Popcorn will be served.

Teen Library Board Advisory December 16th @ 3:45 p.m. Help make decisions

about Teen Programming at the library while

earning volunteer hours. Snacks will be served.

Life Size Game Day December 30th @ 3:45 p.m.

Join us to play life size board games! Prizes will be

awarded and snacks will be served!

Christmas Tree Craft Preschool age children are invited to

frost and decorate a sugar cone

Christmas tree craft at the Brandon

Community Library December 17 at

10:15 a.m. Please register for the craft by

calling 582-2390 or visit our website at

www.siouxlandlib.org/kids

Elementary age kids are invited to drop in and do a craft on Thursdays in December from

3:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. at the Valley Springs Library. For more information please call

757-6264 or visit our website at www.siouxlandlib.org/kids

Crafty Kids at Valley Springs

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Early Childhood Developmental Screening

Screening is free for all children from birth to age 4 who live in the Brandon Valley School District.

Thursday, January 30, 2014 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Please call Brandon Valley Special Services at 582-3446 to schedule an appointment.

Brandon Valley School District

Brandon Elementary School 501 Holly Blvd.

Brandon, South Dakota

If your child is eligible for Kindergarten in the fall, Kindergarten Screening will be held March 10-13. Please contact your school office for those appointments.

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What is Hookah?

Hookah is a water pipe used to smoke tobacco. Us-

ing a hookah is a middle east tradition that dates

back 500 years ago. Many times people will smoke

tobacco that is flavored (shisha), making them think

that it is healthy or students thinking it is less harm-

ful. There is no such thing as healthy tobacco. Some studies show that

hookah delivers more tar and more carbon monoxide than cigarettes!

Hookah pens are a new trend that have become popular because they

are easy to carry and conceal. These hookah pens are not always easily

noticed. They may look like a brightly colored pen, pencil or marker.

Hookah Pen:

What is it?

Quick Facts

Hookah pens are brightly colored

and available in different flavors,

such as Grape, Vanilla, Coffee,

Strawberry, Blueberry, Peach,

Apple, and more.

Often times they are advertised

as tobacco and tar free. At this

time, there is no FDA regulation

on these products so there is no

determining what substances are

being used in these products.

Making up a hookah pen are the

battery, the filling, and the evap-

orator. Many times a hookah pen

has an LED light which illumi-

nates every time you inhale.

There is no safe alternative to

tobacco use. These hookah pens

do contain harmful chemicals.

Because they are a newer prod-

uct there is not a lot of research

available on these “pens.”

cdc.gov

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What are Electronic Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes are designed to look

just like a cigarette except one does not

need a “light” to use it. They may look

high tech but this does not make them a

safe alternative to smoking. A heating

device in the e-cigarette converts the liquid into a vapor, which the per-

son inhales. That's why using e-cigs is also known as "vaping." Someone

using an e-cigarette is still inhaling nicotine and other harmful chemi-

cals.

According to American Lung Association, there is presently no scien-

tific evidence established that e-cigarettes are safe. No brand of e-

cigarette have been submitted to the FDA to become safely approved to

date. In initial lab tests conducted in 2009, FDA found that studies

discovered detectable levels of toxic cancer-causing chemicals, including

an ingredient used in anti-freeze in two leading brands of e-cigarettes

and other 18 various cartridges. Lab tests also found that cartridges la-

beled as nicotine-free had traceable levels of nicotine.

Originally this device was marketed as a way to help smokers quit but

has quickly become more mainstream. People are using the electronic

cigarette thinking it is a healthy alternative. Regulators and scientists are

taking note. Expect to see more information and health effects from

using this product in the near future.

Electronic Cigarette:

What is it?

Quick Facts

These battery-powered devices

turn liquid containing nicotine,

flavorings, and other chemicals

into a vapor, which is inhaled.

Because this item is marketed

with a no-smoke description,

many people are trying to use

them in places where no smoking

is allowed. New regulations are

being put in to place to prohibit

the use of e-cigarettes in those

places.

Currently in the state of South

Dakota, e-cigarettes can be used

in places where smoking is not

allowed.

For more information, visit any of

these sites below:

www.no-smoke.org

www.kidshealth.org

www.tobaccofreekids.org

www.rethinktobacco.com

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HEALTH NOTES FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE Margie Hanson, RN

SLEEP…WHO NEEDS IT? Sleep is necessary for many functions, including performance, mood and good health. We need sleep to concentrate, think clearly, solve problems, react quickly and create memories. Insufficient sleep can make a person irritable and is linked to poor behavior and trouble with relationships, especially among children and teens. People who chronically lack sleep are also more likely to become depressed. Deep sleep triggers more release of growth hormone, which fuels growth in children, and helps build muscle mass and repair cells and tissues in children and adults. Consistently getting a good night’s sleep also helps keep a person from getting sick and helps one recover when they do. How much sleep does a body require? Many teens need at least 9 hours of sleep per night, more than younger kids and more than adults. But only 20 % of teens surveyed in 2006 report getting that much, and most teens average less than 6.5 hours per night. Over one fourth reported falling asleep in class at least once a week. A teen might not be getting enough sleep if he or she:

1. Has difficulty waking in the morning for school and yawns frequently during the day 2. Is continuously late for class and has trouble getting out the door in the morning 3. Complains of headaches not related to illness 4. Can’t seem to get through the day without drinking caffeinated beverages like coffee and cola 5. Has difficulty concentrating in school or falls asleep in class periodically 6. Is irritable, anxious and gets angry easily on days when gets less sleep 7. Runs from one activity to the next – participates in extra-curricular activities, has a job and stays

up late doing homework every night, cutting in to sleep time 8. Takes naps during the week for more than 45 minutes and “sleeps in” for two hours or longer on

the weekends than on school nights 9. Gets sick more often than other kids of the same age

Of note, when kids hit puberty their internal clocks change, naturally making them want to go to bed late and sleep late in the morning. And with their increased responsibilities of school, homework, sports and other extra-curricular activities, job and a social life, it is difficult for them to get enough sleep. Another more recent phenomenon affecting teen’s sleep is the skyrocketing use of electronic devices, most notably the cell phone. The Nielsen Company reports an average of 2,272 text messages per month for the American teen in the 4th quarter of 2008. That’s almost 80 messages per day for each student! One study of more than 1,600 adolescents aged 13-15 years found that almost 60% of the teens used their cell phones to either talk or text after turning their lights out at bedtime. The teens that reported this behavior more than once per week were five times more likely than kids who never used their cell phones at night, to say they felt tired one year later. Not surprising, the later the person stayed awake using their cell phone, the more tired they were. Another study reports that teens who use their cell phone more than 15 times per day have more trouble falling asleep than those who use it less often. And cell phones are not the only culprits…video games, computers and television screens all emit light rays that stimulate the retinas and can keep a person awake. Add calls and text messages occurring at all hours of the night to the mix and it’s no wonder teens are falling asleep in class with increased frequency! Teens, did you know…cutting back on your sleep by even one hour can make it tough to focus the next day and can slow your response time? When you lack sleep, you are more likely to make bad decisions and take more risks, resulting in poor performance in class, in sports and at work. Insufficient sleep can make you irritable and is linked to poor behavior and trouble with relationships, especially among people your age. When you are sleep deprived you are at high risk for car crashes… driving drowsy is as dangerous and avoidable as drunk driving. Following are some tips to help get a good night’s sleep:

1. Stick to a sleep schedule: go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Parents: help your student manage their schedule so that they have adequate time for sleep

2. Don’t take naps after 3 p.m. 3. Relax before bed 4. Take a hot bathe before bed 5. Have a good sleep environment: get rid of anything that might distract you from sleep, such as noises, lights and electronic

devices. Turn off your cell phone! 6. Exercise is great but not too late in the day 7. Avoid caffeine and nicotine 8. Never drive a car when drowsy

Sleep is not a luxury; it’s as important as eating and breathing! Information from www.nhlbi.gov/sleep; www.sleepfoundation.org; www.cdc.gov; www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,1658166,00;

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SEMESTER TESTS

Wednesday, December 18

Period 1.............. *9:00 - 10:20 Period 2.............. 10:25 - 11:45 CLOSED LUNCH ............... 11:45 - 12:15

(No TEAM)

Period 4.............. 12:20 - 1:40*

Thursday, December 19

Period 6 .............. *9:00 - 10:20 Period 3 .............. 10:25 - 11:45 CLOSED LUNCH ............... 11:45 - 12:15

(No TEAM)

Period 5 .............. 12:20 - 1:40*

Friday, December 20

Period 7 .............. *9:00 - 10:20 Period 8 ............. 10:25 - 11:45*

All students must leave the building by 12:00.

• Rising Scholars Testing Dates/Times still to be determined. • Students with Period 6 lunch do not have to come until 10:25 on Thursday • Students with Period 4 lunch may leave at 11:45 on Wednesday • Students with Period 5 lunch may leave at 11:45 on Thursday • Study halls will not be held. You may study in the commons, library or leave the building.

* Buses will run on regular schedule, so they will be here at

8:00 & 3:10.

* Buses will run on regular schedule, so they will be here at

8:00 & 2:10.

NO LUNCH SERVED

* Buses will run on regular schedule, so they will be here at

8:00 & 3:10.

A test taken during any period other than when your schedule shows it should be taken must be approved by Dr. Talcott or Mr. Schlekeway.

Grades will be posted by 8 AM on Saturday, December 28.

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Mon Dec 2 East Central Honor Band at SDSU

Fri Dec 6 State Oral Interp Festival at Watertown

Sat Dec 7 Wrestling at Roosevelt Invitational 9:00 a.m. State Oral Interp Festival at Watertown

Mon Dec 9 7-JV Wrestling at Parkston 6:15 p.m. High School Chorus and Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m.

Tue Dec 10 Girls Basketball – O’Gorman (H) 4:00 p.m. SALSA Meeting in Community Room 7:00 a.m.

Thu Dec 12 Girls Basketball at Brookings 4:00 p.m. High School Parent Advisory (Community Room) 12:00 p.m.

Fri Dec 13 Boys Basketball – Brookings (H) 4:00 p.m. Wrestling at Vermillion Quadrangular 5:30 p.m.

Sat Dec 14 Boys Basketball at O’Gorman 4:00 p.m. Girls Basketball – Roosevelt (H) 11:30 a.m. 7-9 Wrestling at Brookings Invitational 10:00 a.m. Oral Interp at CFC #1

Tue Dec 17 High School Bands Concert 7:30 p.m.

Wed Dec 18 Mid-Year Commencement 7:00 p.m. Semester Tests (Special Schedule)

Thu Dec 19 Semester Tests (Special Schedule) Girls Basketball – Yankton (H) 4:00 p.m.

Wrestling at Lincoln Triangular 5:30 p.m.

Fri Dec 20 END OF SECOND QUARTER/FIRST SEMESTER Semester Tests (Special Schedule)

Sat Dec 21 Boys Basketball – Pierre (H) 2:00 p.m. Girls Basketball at Pierre 2:00 p.m. Wrestling at Washington Invitational JV Wrestling at Sioux Valley Invitational 9:00 a.m.

Mon Dec 23 NO SCHOOL – WINTER BREAK (Through January 5)

Fri Dec 27 Wrestling at Lincoln Invitational 11:00 a.m.

Sat Dec 28 Wrestling at Lincoln Invitational 10:00 a.m.