Today we will be hosting the Erv Ptak Relays. For some of you that didn't know Erv or the Ptak family. Here is a bit of info.
The Erv Ptak Relays are named in memory of Ervin Ptak, a long time educator who dedicated 36 years to education. Thirty five of those years were in Menno.
Erv was born January 2, 1939. He graduated from Tabor High School in 1956. Erv was a talented athlete in several sports in high school and college. He received his undergraduate degree from USD/S at Springfield in 1960 and his graduate degree at USD in Vermillion in 1967. Erv began teaching in Menno in 1961 as a business instructor and coach. He coached all sports during his career. He served as the junior and senior high principal for 24 years as well as athletic director. Erv and his wife Jean served the Menno Public School for a combined total of 66 years.
Although he accomplished many things during his life, Erv was never one to boast. Few people may know that he was the nation’s leading scorer in 6-man football when he was sixteen years old, or that he scored 50 points in a football game, or that he scored 44 points in a basketball game. During his coaching career, he was successful in developing his famous razzle-dazzle plays.
Erv died July 8, 2012 at age 73 from a long battle with cancer. Erv is survived by his wife Jean and children Dan, Sally, Gary, and Kevin Ptak and their families.
Careers class took a field trip to Vermeer in Freeman. They did a great job of showing what opportunities they have to offer for employment!
Careers class took a field trip to Vermeer in Freeman. They did a great job of showing what opportunities they have to offer for employment!
South Dakota Track and Field Class B Rankings
https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/Division/Top.aspx?DivID=127342
Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st Grade celebrate good behavior with an ice cream cone and recess reward!
The Menno School District currently has an opening for a Special Education Para at Jamesville Colony during the 22'-23' school year. The position is full-time and includes benefits. If interested, please contact Tom Rice at 605-387-5161.
Please join us for the Science Fair tomorrow!! Everyone is welcome!
Activities for the week:
Today - MS Field trip to Sioux Falls
GBB Meeting for Gr 5-11, 3:15 - Rm. 440
Baseball at Canton 5:30, leave at 3:45
Thursday - Erv Ptak Relays, Field events 1:00/Running 3:00
Friday - Dismiss at 1:00, Teacher In-service
Golf – girls at Tyndall, boys at Scotland 10:00
Alcester-Hudson Throwers Meet 4:00, leave at 2:00
FCCLA Banquet 7:30
Saturday - Baseball here –
Menno/Scotland vs. Baltic 12:00
Baltic vs. Canistota/Freeman 2:00 (5 innings)
Menno/Scotland vs. Canistota Freeman 3:30 (5 innings)
There will be a boys basketball meeting for grades 8-11 today at 3:15 in Mr. Bruckner's room.
Erv Ptak Relays will be held on Thursday, April 28. MS and HS Track Students in grades 6-12 will be out at the track field working and participating in the meet.
Students will NOT be allowed to drive to the track field. All cars must remain parked at the school. Please do not take your vehicle to the track field ahead of time. No scooters, bicycles, golf carts, or motor bikes will be allowed. This applies to free study students as well as all other students.
Students are expected to work at their designated areas and support the track team. Students not behaving will be sent back to school.
Track students in grades 6-12 will eat lunch at 11:10. ALL other MS and HS students will eat at 12:15.
Staff working the meet are to walk with students to the track field. Students and staff should report to their assigned work area when they get to the track complex. Feel free to help in other areas as needed.
The Menno Music Boosters will operate the concession stand.
Students in grades 6-12 who need to get back to the school to ride the bus home are to meet at the track field gate at 3:00 and walk back to school. There will be an announcement over the loudspeaker.
The work list is posted by the water fountain and the new gym hallway.
Teachers, please check your email and review it with the students in class. Some students may have more than one job so please look over the entire list.
A trainer from Orthopedic Institute will be at the Erv Ptak Relays.
Congrats to Raygen Diede for winning the shot put and discus yesterday and to Ashton Massey for setting a school record in the triple jump with a jump of 33’ 8”. Ashton got second yesterday. For results from yesterday’s meet, look in Documents, Athletics, 2022 track meets.
Congratulations to the Scotland-Menno golfers who golfed in Platte/Corsica yesterday. For JV---Evie Foss had another person best recording a 46 and placing 1st. Tea Atkinson shot 55 and placed 7th. Tyrus Bietz shot a 50 and placed 12th. For junior high Autumn Rames shot a personal best and tied for 15th.
Menno's Elementary celebrated "Literacy in Bloom" with the Lewis and Clark Reading Council in Stickney! We also enjoyed listening to local author Jean Patrick share words of wisdom about being a children's author!
Menno School will dismiss at 1:00 on Friday, April 29, 2022, for a teacher in-service.
It was time today for reading partners. The 7th grade students and Preschool/PreK were able to read a special book Leo the Late Bloomer as well as a writing activity.
3rd and 4th grade participated in the mile fun run today!
Activities for the week:
Today - State FFA
JH Golf at Platte/JV Golf at Corsica 10:00
Danielson Relays at Salem, Field events 3:00/Running 4:15
Leave at 1:15
Wednesday - MS Field trip to Sioux Falls
GBB Meeting for Gr 5-11, 3:15 - Rm. 440
Baseball at Canton 5:30, leave at 3:45
Thursday - Erv Ptak Relays, Field events 1:00/Running 3:00
Friday - Dismiss at 1:00, Teacher In-service
Golf – girls at Tyndall, boys at Scotland 10:00
Alcester-Hudson Throwers Meet 4:00, leave at 2:00
FCCLA Banquet 7:30
Saturday - Baseball here –
Menno/Scotland vs. Baltic 12:00
Baltic vs. Canistota/Freeman 2:00 (5 innings)
Menno/Scotland vs. Canistota Freeman 3:30 (5 innings)
Information and a registration form for the Coach Rozy Summer Training Program is located in the announcements and under Documents, School Info . Forms must be turned in by May 9. Training will be at Scotland and Menno. The form says just Scotland.
FCCLA parents and guests, please RSVP for the recognition supper today so we can make plans according to the number of people who can attend. Yes, we would also like to know if you are unable to attend. You can either call 387-5642 and leave a message on Mrs. Stoebner's answering machine or e-mail her at roberta.stoebner@k12.sd.us. Thank you! As a reminder, our recognition supper is Friday, April 29 at 7:30 pm in the old gym.
Any 8 – 11th grade students that are interested in the one act play, should check their email for a survey. These surveys will help determine the type of play we will perform next year.
Any 8 – 11th grade students who are interested in oral interpretation of literature for next year, should complete the survey in their email to help Mrs. Knodel determine the types of selections she will need for next year.