Menno School District

Basketball tonight in Menno vs. the Wagner Red Raiders. JV girls play at 4:30 in the new gym and JV boys in the old gym at 4:30. Varsity girls around 5:45 with the varsity boys to follow. Go Wolves!

Menno School District will be dismissing early on Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 21 & 22) at 12:40 pm. Students in grades 6-12 will be taking semester tests on those days unless they are exempt. School will resume on January 4, 2022. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

December PAWS Pass Party! The Grinch with hot chocolate and a snack.

The Elementary got to enjoy some hot chocolate and a rice krispy bar today while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas. It was part of this month's PBIS rewards, and the kids did a great job earning PAWS passes all December.

Correction on the dismissal time...Menno School District will be dismissing early on Tuesday and Wednesday (Dec. 21 & 22) at 12:40 pm. Students in grades 6-12 will be taking semester tests on those days unless they are exempt. School will resume on January 4, 2022.

Activities for the week: Today- School dismissed at 1:00, staff in-service BB double header here with Hanson – Parent’s Night JV’s 4:30, Var girls 5:45, Var boys 7:30 (JV boys – new gym, JV girls – old gym) Ticket sellers: Rose H. and Cindee M. Amie C. and Janet H. Concessions advisor: Glenda B. and Betsy K. Carly S. and Rachel S. Saturday - Wrestling Tour at Plankinton JV BBB Tour at Irene Next week: Monday - Maxwell Christmas Program Tuesday - Semester tests School Dismissed at 12:40 BB double header here with Wagner JV’s 4:30, Varsity girls 5:45, Varsity boys 7:30 JV boys – old gym, JV girls – new gym Ticket takers: Stephanie W. and Sheila W. Stephanie W. and Lisa K. Concessions: FCCLA Wednesday - Semester tests – end of 2nd 9 weeks/1st semester School Dismissed at 12:40 Thursday, Dec. 23-Monday, Jan. 3 – No School Tuesday, Dec. 28 – GBB Parkston Classic – Menno vs Sully Buttes 3:30 Friday, Dec. 31 – Wrestling Tour at Salem Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2022 – Back to School

Menno JV Boys BB will be playing in the Irene-Wakonda Tourney tomorrow. Pool A I-W, EPJ, Madison Pool B Beresford, Menno, TDA 9am I-W vs. EPJ / TDA vs. Beresford 10am Madison vs. EPJ / Menno vs. TDA 11am I-W vs. Madison / Menno vs. Beresford Noon 2nd vs 2nd / 3rd vs. 3rd (from each pool) 1PM 1st vs. 1st

Tonight is parent’s night for girls’ and boys’ basketball. The GBB parents will be announced after the JV girls game. Cheerleaders will also be announced at this time. The BBB parents will be announced immediately after the varsity girls game. The JV girls game will be played in the old gym and the JV boys game will be in the new gym.

School will be dismissed at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 17, 2021 for a teacher in-service.

7th and 8th grade boys game vs Bon Homme today. Last game of the season.

Last JH boys basketball games today vs Bon Homme. 6th and 7th grade in action now.

Activities for the week: Today- JH BBB here with Bon Homme 4:00, old gym 6th & 7th Gr game followed by 8th Gr game BBB here with Bridgewater-Emery 6:15 Ticket sellers: Trishia F. and Erin L. Concessions advisor: Martin S. Friday - School dismissed at 1:00, staff in-service BB double header here with Hanson – Parent’s Night JV’s 4:30, Var girls 5:45, Var boys 7:30 (JV boys – new gym, JV girls – old gym) Ticket sellers: Rose H. and Cindee M. Amie C. and Janet H. Concessions advisor: Glenda B. and Betsy K. Carly S. and Rachel S. Saturday - Wrestling Tour at Plankinton JV BBB Tour at Irene

Just a few reminders to students and fans for the basketball season. 1. Please show good sportsmanship. 2. Respect the players, coaches, officials and other fans. 3. Understand and know the rules of the game. 4. Refer to the SDHSAA website for information about basketball at https://www.sdhsaa.com/activity/basketball/ and the National Federation of State High School Associations at http://nfhs.com/ 5. Please stand and clap for the school songs. 6. Please stand at attention and put your hand over your heart for the National Anthem. 7. Please limit trips to the lobby area for concessions and restrooms. Try and exit the gym when there is a stop in the game. 8. Stay off the playing court. Don’t walk across the court to get to the other side. 9. Parents are responsible for their children while in attendance. 10. Kids will not be allowed to congregate in the entryway or hallways during games. They are to be seated and watching the game. The only time they should be out of their seats is to visit the bathroom or concessions during timeouts and in-between games. 11. Stay out of the Old Gym. 12. The playground will not be monitored.

Friday night is parent’s night for girls and boys’ basketball. The GBB parents will be announced after the JV girls game. Cheerleaders will also be announced at this time. The BBB parents will be announced immediately after the varsity girls game. The JV girls game will be played in the old gym and the JV boys game will be in the new gym.

Angel Tree Week is this week! The tree is already set-up in the Free Study Area with wanted gift tags hanging on the tree. If you would like to donate, go to the tree, take a tag off the tree, get the indicated gift on the tag, and return the tag with the gift underneath the tree. To promote the week, we will have the following dress-up days. Thursday December 16th – Ugly Sweater Day (wear it to the basketball game too!) Friday December 17th – Christmas Movie Character Day

Menno schools will have a two hour late start on Thursday December 16th due to the weather. Classes will begin at 10:15am. Thank you.

JV Boys Basketball Tourney at Irene on Sat. Dec. 18 Pool B Beresford, Menno, TDA 10am Menno vs. TDA 11am Menno vs. Beresford Noon 2nd vs 2nd / 3rd vs. 3rd (from each pool) 1PM 1st vs. 1st 16 minute running halves, stops last minute of second half unless above 15 points 3 timeouts per game Concessions available Admission: Adults $3 Students $2 $50 Entry fee Payable to I-W Boys Basketball We will provide all basketballs Bring both sets of uniforms

On Friday, December 17, 2021, Menno School District will be dismissing students at 1:00 pm for a teacher in-service.

In correlation with the NHS Angel Tree Week, we want to invite everyone to wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater to the Boys Basketball Game against Bridge Water-Emery tomorrow night, Thursday December 16th!

Just a few reminders to students and fans for the basketball season. 1. Please show good sportsmanship. 2. Respect the players, coaches, officials and other fans. 3. Understand and know the rules of the game. 4. Refer to the SDHSAA website for information about basketball at https://www.sdhsaa.com/activity/basketball/ and the National Federation of State High School Associations at http://nfhs.com/ 5. Please stand and clap for the school songs. 6. Please stand at attention and put your hand over your heart for the National Anthem. 7. Please limit trips to the lobby area for concessions and restrooms. Try and exit the gym when there is a stop in the game. 8. Stay off the playing court. Don’t walk across the court to get to the other side. 9. Parents are responsible for their children while in attendance. 10. Kids will not be allowed to congregate in the entryway or hallways during games. They are to be seated and watching the game. The only time they should be out of their seats is to visit the bathroom or concessions during timeouts and in-between games. 11. Stay out of the old gym. 12. The playground will not be monitored Go Wolves!!