With Veterans Day approaching, the 8th Grade Social Studies class had the privilege of Don Hericks showing them how to properly fold an American flag. We encourage you to come watch them present the meaning behind the 13 folds at the Veterans Day program on Friday, November 10 at 10 am.
If your child was absent or would like their picture taken again, retakes are next Tuesday, November 7th!
Middle School Student Council members put on a Halloween carnival for the elementary students yesterday.
Gettysburg in Action is accepting Angel Tree apps! 🎄If you have a child(ren) ages 0-12th grade in need of some extra holiday magic please apply. This is strictly confidential. Questions, reach out to Blair Robbennolt 759-1064 or Lindsey Poeppel 380-6570. https://gforms.app/r/K7w3LTq (https://gforms.app/r/K7w3LTq)
The 5th grade class bundled up and spent their Halloween morning visiting the West Whitlock Salmon Station to learn all about spawning. Special thanks to the Game, Fish, and Parks, and West Whitlock Recreation staff for sharing your knowledge and inspiring young learners.
Halloween fun!
Halloween fun in K today!
The 2nd grade worked in groups to solve place value math tasks to build Frankenstein. Happy Halloween! 👻🎃
Middle School students got in the Halloween spirit by dressing up today. Winners were: most creative - Wiley Cronin, funniest - Peyton Ahlemeier, Scariest - Izaya V, and best duo/group - Taylor Long and Brynlie Ahlemeier
Middle School students got in the Halloween spirit by dressing up today. Winners were: most creative - Wiley Cronin, funniest - Peyton Ahlemeier, Scariest - Izaya V, and best duo/group - Taylor Long and Brynlie Ahlemeier
Jenn Jager was a mystery reader in the kindergarten class today, keeping up an annual tradition that started when her daughter, Megan, was in the class- currently a junior. She read How to Catch a Monster and The 13 Days of Halloween. She also brought an early treat for the class. Thanks, Miss Jenn!
Don't forget, Middle School Halloween dress-up day tomorrow, Oct 31st!
Congratulations on a wonderful concert! Gettysburg was well represented at All State Chorus by Philip Hamburger, Emma Schlachter, Skylie Bailey, and Izzy Mikkelsen, under the direction of Ms. Katrina Smith.
Watch the SD All State Chorus concert
https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/finearts/chorusorchestra/!
"Good witch" Marsha Osier came to visit the Kindergarten class as a Mystery Reader. She read two books: Ten Timid Ghosts and The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything. She also brought some early Halloween treats for the kids- delicious sugar cookies and Halloween pencils.
Marsha has been an annual visitor to the Kindergarten class ever since her granddaughter, Jayla (now in 5th grade) was a Kindergartner. What a fun visit! Thanks, Marsha!
All-State Chorus is underway!
National First Responders Day is tomorrow. Some of the MS Student Council members delivered goodies to local law enforcement today. They also made goodies for the EMT's for their meeting last week and for the firefighters Monday night. We appreciate everything our first responders do for our community! Thank you!!
Region 6B Volleyball Tournament Bracket!
Strider bike fun in kindergarten!
Everyone is invited to the Gettysburg School commons for the senior spaghetti feed fundraiser tonight, Oct 27th from 5:30-7:00pm. To-go containers will be available as well. $10 per plate.