Home of the Mustangs! Website: www.midkotaschools.com End of the First Quarter Midkota Messenger November 2016 Mission Statement: All Children Will Learn in a Challenging and Nurturing Environment. Superintendent s Column By Mr. Dale Follow us on Facebook: Midkota Public School Friday, October 28, is the end of the first nine weeks. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in Binford on Thursday, November 10, from 3:30-9:30 PM. If you are unable to meet with your child s teacher on this date, please contact the appropriate staff members and make arrangements to discuss your child s academic progress. Athletics The Midkota Mustangs volleyball team will be playing in the District 5 Tournament in LaMoure on October 27, 28, and 31. The girls will play Edgeley-Kulm in first round action on Thursday twenty minutes after game 1 (approximately 4:30 PM). Good Luck volleyball team! Weather As the weather begins to turn colder, we begin to think about the upcoming winter season and what it might bring us this year. Students should dress appropriately for the weather. This includes a winter coat, gloves/ mittens, and snow boots. Elementary students will be going outside for recess when appropriate and all students, whether riding the bus or driving to school, should be prepared for the winter weather. All weather-related school announcements will be sent through the automated notification system. Parents should make sure that the school has the telephone numbers in our system for any number that you want to be called home, cell phone, grandparents/daycare, etc. Announcements will also be sent to the television and radio stations in our area. November Calendar Nov. 7, 8 & 10 Region Volleyball Tournament in Ellendale November 10 Parent-Teacher Conferences, Binford, 3:30-9:30 PM November 11 Veteran s Day, No school November 14 Girls Basketball practice begins Nov. 24 & 25 Thanksgiving, No School
Thank you to Tom Spafford for generously donating elementary school supplies in memory of his wife, Linda. Each year, Linda was always so willing to purchase needed items for students in need! Her generosity will always be remembered! Midkota School Christmas Concerts The Christmas concerts for Midkota Schools are on the calendar. Make plans now to attend. The elementary concert, A Holly, Jolly Christmas will be on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 in the Binford gymnasium. Please have your student dressed up NO blue jeans or casual t-shirts, please. The 5 and 6 grade bands and 3 & 4 grade recorder choir will perform as well as all grade levels will sing a variety of traditional and new to you holiday favorites. The high school band and the junior high and senior high choirs will perform in concert on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 in the Glenfield gym. That s Christmas To Me will present a variety of Christmas and seasonal music that says Christmas to them. They will be attired in their formal wear: boys in black pants with white shirts with collars, black socks and shoes; girls in black tops and black slacks or skirts and black shoes. The school will provide ties for the boys. Bus Driver Appreciation On Wednesday, October 19 th the Midkota elementary school students showed their appreciation to their bus drivers through song and gift. Bus drivers begin and end these students school days, and we appreciate the care that they take with them. Thank you to all the bus drivers in the Midkota school system for making a positive difference in our lives!! Picture L-R: Back row -Larry Halvorson, Ed Farnsworth, Bruce Sedler; Front Row Bambi Rahn, Sherri Gaetman Pre-K through 6 th grade students singing Wheels on the Bus We also thank: Tyler Edlund, Lannes Edlund, Elaine Edlund, Ken Gilbertson, Mike Monson, Doug Tscheu, Bev Johnson
Elementary Girls Basketball Team The Midkota Mustangs Elementary Girls Basketball Team recently wrapped up it season! Coach Halvorson reports that the girl s showed a lot of improvement and that it was a fun season, watching these girls work hard and progressing as a team on the floor! Mustang Basketball Mustang Basketball is right around the corner! Girls Basketball Practice beings on November 14th and the Boys will begin on November 28th. Make sure you have your physicals in by that time. Please contact the high school office at 785-2126 if you have any questions! See you on the Court!
Mikayla Louise Donohue NICKNAMES: Mickey Dee, Mac, Kayla, Granny Louise PARENTS: Charla Hoyt and Cody Hoyt (Shian Hoyt) SIBLINGS: Wyatt Hoyt and Trae Kaelberer VOLLEYBALL NUMBER: 6 PASTIMES: Bus rides to and from games and anytime spent with my class, friends or family FAVORITE GROUPS: Senior Class, College Algebra, and the Boo Thangs-ask me if you want to know FAVORITE TV SHOW: One Tree Hill and Glee FAVORITE MUSIC: Country and Pop FAVORITE ATHLETE: Drew Utke FAVORITE STUDENT: Brooke Topp FAVORITE SAYING/QUOTE: I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13 THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON THAT I HAVE EVER MET: Kat Perkins or Travis Haffner I CAN T IMAGINE GOING A WEEK WITHOUT: Family, friends and my phone I HAVE TO ADMIT, I M PRETTY GOOD AT: Baking and being annoying I M PROUDEST OF: Coming back from 3 torn ACLs and playing my entire senior year MY TEAMMATES THINK I M: Determined to achieve my goals and that I am very aggressive when playing a game. 10 YEARS FROM NOW I WILL STILL LAUGH ABOUT: 2016 Des Lacs Invitational, Olive Garden MOM ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS: Headstrong and resilient YEARS PLAYED: 6 WHO INFLUENCED YOU TO PLAY SPORTS: Family and Friends WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT VOLLEYBALL: I like that it is a team sport and can be very competitive. FUTURE PLANS: Attend college somewhere in North Dakota ADVICE FOR TEAMMATES: Play your hearts out every second of every game because high school sports goes by way too fast. Enjoy it while you can! MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Locker room pow-wow, sporting events, and arguments between the senior class THE THING I WILL MISS MOST ABOUT MHS: I will miss how small the school is and how everyone considers each other family. I will also miss the support from the community the students and athletes receive throughout their high school career.
McKenna Marie Frappier NICKNAMES: Kenna, Mac, MacDaddy, Tub, Lil Tugboat PARENTS: Kyle and Jeanne Frappier SIBLINGS: Kallie and Klay Frappier VOLLEYBALL NUMBER: 12 PASTIMES: Eating, sports, and being with family and friends. FAVORITE GROUP: Senior class and the volleyball team J FAVORITE TV SHOW: Friday Night Lights and New Girl FAVORITE MUSIC: Today s hits and country music FAVORITE ATHLETE: Dan Gleason FAVORITE STUDENT: Meanda Rickford FAVORITE SAYING: Oh? THE MOST FAMOUS PERSON THAT I HAVE EVER MET: Kat Perkins I CAN T IMAGINE GOING A WEEK WITHOUT: Food I HAVE TO ADMIT, I M PRETTY GOOD AT: Backwards somersaults I M PROUDEST OF: My ability to eat large amounts of food. MY TEAMMATES THINK I M: A leader 10 YEARS FROM NOW I WILL STILL LAUGH ABOUT: The I just farted video. MOM ALWAYS THOUGHT I WAS: Determined YEARS PLAYED: 6 WHO INFLUENCED YOU TO PLAY SPORTS: My parents WHAT DO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT VOLLEYBALL: The team aspect, I love being able to accomplish great things alongside my close friends. I also love the competitive edge involved. FUTURE PLANS: Attend college ADVICE FOR TEAMMATES: Don t take anything for granted; your coaches, teammates, or the experience. We are so lucky to have the program and support system that we do, so make sure to thank everyone for all they have done for you. High school sports are a once in a lifetime thing, appreciate every second of it. MEMORABLE MOMENTS: Pre-game locker room pow wow, Des Lacs family supper, and Mikayla scoring a point from the ball bouncing off her forehead. THE THING I WILL MISS MOST ABOUT MHS: The family atmosphere; knowing that everyone here genuinely cares about you. When I walk into school each day, it feels like a second home. COMMENTS: Thank you to all my coaches, teachers, friends, and family who have pushed me and helped shape me into the person I am today. I am truly grateful for all of the advice and encouragement. Although I may not always show it, words can t express how much I appreciate everything you all have done for me.
Midkota 2016 FBLA Fall Conference Left to Right: Victoria Vollmer, McKenna Frappier, Mikayla Donohue, Jade Boote, Charlotte Dalman On October 3rd and 4th, four Midkota Seniors students attended the North Dakota FBLA Fall Leadership Conference in Bismarck. While there, they met new people, learned the new rules of FBLA, and how to become better leaders in their community. A great speaker from Tennessee encouraged members to get involved and to make life interesting by viewing others perspective. This FBLA year is sure to be a great one with Midkota s new advisor, Kristi Halverson. Viewed in the picture above are the elected officers for the FBLA club. Due to the rules only the elected officers were able to attend the Fall Conference, but at the spring conference in April all Midkota FBLA members will be able to attend. Overall the students have enjoyed being in FBLA and can t wait to see what this new year brings! -By Chapter Reporter Victoria Vollmer
Midkota s Desiree Parsons played with the University of Jamestown Pep Band at their football game this past Saturday in the Big Orange Event! Job Well Done!!