April 18
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, April 18 - Builders Club meeting
K-6 Spring concert - 7:00 pm - Armory
Crossing guard / Student council end of the year party - 12:35 pm
Friday, April 19 - Student council meeting at 1:20 pm
Thursday, May 2 - Builders Club meeting
Thursday, May 2 - 7-12 Spring Concert - 7:00 pm - Armory
Happy Birthday
Remi Hubsch
K-12 Webster Basketball Clinic
May 28-29
Basketball Clinic Flyer
https://forms.gle/22YyaUCj3R61dCMK9
Hat Day Fundraiser
Thank you to all that contributed to the fundraiser for Rowan Richie and Ethan Thompson, infant children in our area with medical needs. A total of $584.00 was raised.
National Summer Transportation Institute Summer Camp
NSTI Summer Camp flyer
Battle of the Books
The Webster Area Battle of the Books Teams competed in Watertown this week. Team members are Holly Lone, Cooper Gangle, Kason Konradi, Decker Huggett, Grant Sinner, Luke Sichmeller and back row: Harrison Wagner, Vance Tolifson, Kason Garduno, Tucker Wickre, Hunter sinner, Kru Johnson, Lyric Cyrus.
Each team member started in November reading about 12 books. At the competition teams of three answered questions about specific details in each book, with only 30 seconds to respond to each question. They did an excellent job and are very deserving of recognition.
The team of Kru Johnson, Kason Konradi, and Decker Huggett placed 2nd in the 3rd-4th grade division. Tucker Wickre, Hunter Sinner, and Cooper Gangle placed 3rd in the 5th/6th grade division.
Congratulations on a job well done !
Can Tab War
The Key Club will again be hosting a can tab war for Ronald McDonald House. Buckets will be distributed to grades K-8. The contest will commence 5/1/24 and last to 5/10/24. That Friday buckets will be collected and weighed. The Class that collects the most tabs will win a Root Beer Float party to be held 5/14/24. Any questions please ask Erin Sannes.
Lost and Found
A wallet was found with no identification. It can be claimed in the office.
Heart Screening - New Date
The Heart Screenings originally scheduled for March 25th and then April 17th have been moved again for what I hope is the final time. The screenings are now taking place on April 25th. Please return forms and payment on or before this date. Also, the schedule is full for this screening. If you have any questions, please contact Heather.Gaikowski@k12.sd.us. Thank you!
South Dakota Farmers Union State Camp
SDFU is excited to kick-off another camp season. We offer state camps for students ages 9-12 (Jr. State Camp) and 13-18 (Senior State Camp). See attached flyer for more information.
Farmers Union Camp Info.
South Dakota Farm to School Program
Farm to School
The Webster Area School District would like to thank Frank James for donating 856 pounds of beef to the students at Webster Area School.
Farm to School Thank You
CALLING ALL RISING 7th AND 8th GRADERS
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WABA
3x3 scrimmages have been canceled for the remainder of the month.
Tutor Tracks
The application period for the last Tutor Tracks term (running March 18-May 3, 2024) is now open!
Tutor Tracks is a FREE seven-week, guided tutoring program designed to firm up SD elementary and middle school students’ foundations in Reading, Grammar, or Math. Program tutors are Black Hills State University and Northern State University teachers-in-training.
To participate in Tutor Tracks, parents/guardians can apply here. This program accommodates as many students as tutor schedules allow, so get applications in now for the best chance of being accepted.
Here’s what parents are saying about this program:
It really helped to solidify teaching done at school, along with reviewing the basics.
Easy and convenient to complete from home.
My son WANTS to do it.
The tutors are very friendly and knowledgeable. They make the sessions fun for the student!
This program has given my daughter the extra help she needed and really boosted her confidence.
The tutors were friendly and patient in their teaching styles.
Tutors do a great job at making my daughter feel important during their sessions.
More information can be found on the Dakota Dreams Online Tutoring Program webpage.
Robot Games/STEM Day at Lake Area Tech
April 24 or 26, 2024
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Open to students in grades 6-12
Robot Games are for students who may have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Robot Games is a Capstone project for the senior Robotics/Electronic Systems Technology students in which the skills acquired over the course of their two years are put to the test. A free lunch will be provided (pizza) for all guests, as well as a tour and hands-on activities in STEM programs. Regional industry partners will be in attendance to talk with students interested in entering the STEM careers.
More information on Student Camps https://www.lakeareatech.edu/getting-started/admissions/camps/
Driver Education Class
Driver Education class will be offered for Webster 8th grade students or older, and 7th grade students turning 14 before September 30, 2024. Deadline to register with payment is April 12. We have space for 30 (first come first serve basis). Students not attending Webster Area School will be able to register starting April 22, only if there is space available. Questions, contact Craig Case. Tentative class dates are June 3 through June 6.
Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps for 7th & 8th graders
At Our Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Camps, students can take charge of their future and have a blast doing it. Incoming 7th and 8th graders can join our free, five-day career camp this summer. They’ll explore exciting careers, meet professionals and dive into hands-on activities that unleash creativity and ignite passion. With more camps than ever, there’s more reason to join.
2024 Career Camps Dates and Locations:
June 16-20, 2024 | University of South Dakota + Southeast Technical College
June 23-27, 2024 | University of South Dakota + Southeast Technical College
July 7-11, 2024 | Black Hills State University + South Dakota Mines + Western Dakota Technical College
July 7-11, 2024 | Northern State University + Lake Area Technical College
July 7-11, 2024 | South Dakota State University + Mitchell Technical College
July 14-18, 2024 | Black Hills State University + South Dakota Mines + Western Dakota Technical College
July 14-18, 2024 | Dakota State University + Mitchell Technical College
July 14-18, 2024 | Northern State University + Lake Area Technical College
July 14-18, 2024 | South Dakota State University + Lake Area Technical College
Find the application form here. Each camp will accept 100 participants. The deadline to apply is March 31. Students are expected to be notified of acceptance via email by mid-April 2024. If availability is limited at a particular site, preference will be given to students from school districts categorized as Title I or as having high absenteeism during COVID.
The Dakota Dreams Career Exploration Summer Camps are a partnership of the South Dakota Board of Regents, South Dakota Technical Colleges, South Dakota businesses and industry, and the South Dakota Department of Education (DOE). The camps are funded with federal dollars available to DOE through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Library Books Due
2028: Alayiah
2029: Nathan, Ryder, Siri, Claire, Gavin
2030: Jackson (lost book), Karsyn, Drake, Bennett, Shae, Harley, Tucker, Chase
South Dakota Chronic Absenteeism has nearly doubled since 2019. Please check out the information from South Dakota Department of Education. Let's work together and improve student attendance for the 2023-24 school year. https://doe.sd.gov/attendance/
2023-24 Meals:
Free / reduced meal application
April menu
May menu (the cook's choice days will be announced when decided)
*Breakfast will be served if school runs one hour late, however, it will not be served if school goes two hours late.
Box Tops for Education
For over 25 years, Box Tops for Education has given families an easy way to earn cash for schools — with products they already buy! Today, you can find hundreds of participating products throughout the store. Scan your receipt with the Box Tops app and you’ll earn for your school with every Box Tops product you buy.
Our Family Labels Save your labels to help our school!
By buying Our Family brand products – and saving the UPC barcodes from those cans, boxes and bottles – store guests can help schools, faith-based and other community organizations earn money for textbooks, art supplies and more.
For each bundle of 500 Our Family UPC barcodes collected, Webster Area School can earn $25.
Student Accident Insurance
Student accident insurance provides financial assistance with your out-of-pocket medical expenses when your student sustains an accidental bodily injury. Available for all students PS-12. It is all online. Student Accident Insurance flyer
It's Everything Webster Area, In Your Pocket
Webster Area School District launched a new mobile app that helps students, parents, and community members know what is happening on campus, right from their phones. Watch the video on how it works. Webster Area School mobile app video
Download the app on Android: www.webster.k12.sd.us/android-... or iPhone: www.webster.k12.sd.us/apple-ap...
Reminder from Sheyenne Transportation
Parents should drop their children off on the north side of the Elementary, not where the buses unload. Thank you!
Health Mart Children's Free Vitamin Program
Forms can be picked up at Cornwell's.
Community Events & Resources
Stay up-to-date on events in the Webster area via the Chamber website at WebsterSD.com plus Facebook.com/WebsterSouthDakota and Twitter.com/WebsterSD. Find current job and housing opportunities in Day County under the Opportunities tab, or visit DayCountyJobs.com and DayCountyHousing.org
Follow Us on Twitter
You can follow Webster Area School on Twitter - @WebsterArea18_5
Bus Service
For information regarding bus transportation, contact Kevin Duenwald at Sheyenne Transportation, 605- 590-1038.
Federal Regulation
Due to federal regulations, pop is not allowed in the lunchroom during lunch hours.