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Brian Jandahl Superintendent Kelly Neill Principal Ervin Gebhart Athletic Director Moe Bruns Business Manager Mark Harming Technology Director ImportantDates
May 1st‐2nd Howard Wood/Dakota Relays Sioux Falls, SD May 4th FCCLA Award Night May 8th JH/HS Spring Concert May 9th Running Elk Track Meet May 11th School Board Meeting May 12th Spring Awards Night May 14th DVC Track Meet (Estelline) May 15th Kindergarten Graduation May 17th Graduation May 18th‐19th Semester Testing May 19th Last Day of School May 21st Region Track Meet (Elkton) May 29th‐30th State Track Meet (Rapid City) May2015Newsletter
Superintendent News – Brian Jandahl The end of the year is fast approaching; our students and staff still have many activities the last three weeks of school. The weather has been cooperating with many of our outdoor activities. We ask that you check the school website if it appears that poor weather conditions may cause a delay, or cancelation. For those many indoor events still left on the calendar, we appreciate your attendance and support. We have several banquet and reorganization programs for students participating in various activities. These are a great time for the students, advisors, and coaches to reflect on their accomplishments. Things generally slow down around the school in the summer, but this summer will be filled with construction as we finish the final phase of our geothermal heating and cooling project. It also brings about some general construction as needed for new code requirements. For the Class of 2105 and those students in grades 7‐11 meeting the attendance requirements for second semester test exemption, the last day of school will be May 15th. The last day for the rest of students will be May 19th at 2:00 p.m. For many people, the three months between May 19th and August 19th will go by in what feels like a blink of the eye. However, we hope that your summer is filled with many fun activities along with some rest and relaxation. Finish the year strong and enjoy your summer months. Principal News As we wrap up the 2014‐2015 school year, we are proud of all our students and the successes they have gained in the classroom, athletic and fine arts arenas. Our staff has worked hard to provide the BEST education to our students. I thank them for their hard work and for making a difference in the lives of our students. The end of a school year is both an ending and a beginning. We watch seniors close the chapter on their high schools days. This brings a wide variety of emotions from sadness to elation. It is also a beginning for them: the beginning of a new chapter in their lives and the beginning of “adulthood”. Students are ending their time in one grade, ready to begin the new year, in a new grade, with new goals and aspirations in mind. For some staff members, we are watching their time at Elkton come to end while a new beginning awaits for them elsewhere. We congratulate Ms. JoAnn Mathis, Mrs. Marilyn Mahlum, and Mrs. Pam Blake on their retirements. They have all touched the lives of many students and we thank them for their years of service to our students, school, and community. We have a wonderful school. Dedicated staff and students who are willing to find success have made Elkton a school to be proud of. Our students have found success this year in the fields of academics, arts, and athletics. It is not an easy task to be a student or an educator these days. The demands on both are high. But we are fortunate in our school to have both students and teachers doing what is necessary to find success and make our school a great place to be. We thank you for the amount dedication and support you put into our school and your student’s education. We look forward to a restful summer and a great 2015‐2016 school year! Kelly L. Neill K‐12 Principal Early Childhood News
“Learning and Growing through Meaningful Play”
We had a very fun week during our Little Visitors Week in April. The week was filled
with Little Visitors who are anxiously looking forward to coming to Preschool next fall.
Our Preschool class for next year is nearly full. We do have a class size limit. If you
have a child (4 yrs old by Sept.1, 2015) who you would like to have in Preschool next fall,
contact me at the school as soon as possible (542-2541). We also offer a Jr. Kindergarten option
for children who are old enough for Kindergarten but who need an additional year to mature and
grow before beginning the more formal side of school.
With summer right around the corner, parents often ask what they should “work” on with
their children during the summer. I would encourage parents to “play” with their children this
summer instead of working with them. Play outside, play games, read books together, take time
to talk with your child and to listen to them. All of these activities will not only help your child
improve their skills, but they will also help you build a stronger relationship with your child and
that will benefit you and your child throughout their lives. Spend your summer enjoying your
child and enjoy being their parent. 
Mrs. Fargen- Preschool/Jr. Kindergarten
JH/HS Spring Concert!!!
Friday, May 8th 7 pm North Gym Kindergarten News WHERE HAS THE YEAR GONE? It has been a great year and a great bunch of kids and parents to work with! We will finish learning all the letters including short and long vowels and consonant blends. The students enjoy reading short stories and I am very impressed with their progress! During math, we continue working on simple addition and subtraction problems. The students explored various ways to take care of our Earth for Earth Day and every day. We studied ways to save our water, land and air. On Earth Day we helped our Earth by picking up garbage. We are looking forward to our fieldtrip to the Children’s Museum and SDSU Dairy Bar in Brookings on May 5th. Enjoy your summer and don’t forget to read with your child! I would like to invite everyone to Kindergarten Graduation on Friday, May 15th at 9:15 a.m. in the North Gym. Kindergarten Visitation is on Monday, May 18th from 9 a.m.‐11 a.m. This is for all children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2015. You may bring your child to the Kindergarten classroom at 9 a.m. and pick them up at 11 a.m. Mrs. Jensen Thank you Kristie Thompson and Melanie Kuehl from BankStar for teaching us about saving money and for the goodies! The Kindergartners enjoyed taking care of our Earth by cleaning up trash on Earth Day. 1st McCutcheon
Wow! This is the last newsletter of the
year! How quickly this year has gone by. I want
to thank the parents who were able to attend the
1st grade class play. The students were very
excited to perform for you. I am so proud of
how well they did standing up in front of such a
big crowd and reciting their lines. Standing up
and speaking in front of people can be a very
difficult thing to do, and every student was able
to do this and do it well!
With less than a month of school to go, the
1st graders still have a very busy schedule. We
will begin our Western Unit the 1st week in
May. Both classes will participate in learning
about horses, rodeo, cowboys, and cowgirls. At
the end of the Western Unit the 1st grade class
will participate in "Western Day". The students
will learn how to rope, run barrels, and brush a
horse.
Homework and Spelling Tests will end on May
11th. Thanks so much for helping your child be
responsible with completing their homework and
bringing it back to school.
I've enjoyed teaching your child this
year. Thanks so much for your support.
Keep on Reading!!
1st Gunderson We don’t have any April or May birthdays, but we wish happy summer birthdays to Brandi and Roxana, as well as to Dayton and Mrs. Gunderson who are August 16 birthday buddies! We had a great time on April Fool’s Day. Several students fooled Mrs. Gunderson, but Mrs. Gunderson was unable to fool the students into believing that it was May 1, even though she had a May calendar out and had May coloring sheets for morning work. We had “cheeseburgers” for snack; they were actually made out of vanilla wafers and peppermint patties. We had some very special events in April, including the first grade plays and the elementary concert. The students worked hard and did a great job at their performances! Our end‐of‐the‐year testing has been showing great results; most students are reading at early second grade level! Their hard work (and that of their parents and others who have been reading with them at home) has really paid off! In math, we have been working on extending patterns. If you look at a 2, 3, or 4‐cube pattern, do you know what color the 20th cube will be? The first graders do! We did a little data collection when we guessed when Mrs. Gunderson’s baby (due May 1) will be born. One student picked the due date, thirteen students picked “after May 1,” and Mrs. Gunderson picked “before May 1!” We are honored to have Mrs. Lois Stuefen as our teacher to finish off the year while Mrs. Gunderson goes on maternity leave. Mrs. Stuefen is a retired Elkton teacher. She taught many grades, including first grade, during her years as a teacher here. We are so glad to have her to guide us through the last few weeks of school! 2nd Grade The 2nd graders wrote about different rainforest animals. Bengal Tiger By Erick and Brooklyn Bengal Tigers are in the cat family. They are orange with black and white stripes. There jaw is big. They live in India. Bengal Tigers eat deer, fish, wild, boar, and buffalo. They wait for their prey and then attack leaves, and insects. Male take 4‐5 years to mature. Gorillas By Riley and Andrew Gorillas are primates. Gorillas can weigh up to 500 pounds and are 5‐6 feet tall. They live in the lowland tropical rainforest. Foods they like to eat are fruits, seeds, leaves, and insects. It can live up to 40‐50 years old. No two gorilla’s noses are alike. We are sad to hear that gorillas are endangered animals. Orangutan By Eddie and Nathan Orangutans are from the ape family. They have hairy fur. Some them can grow up to 4 ½ feet live in the forest. It eats fruit, shoots seeds, and insects. Orangutans swing from tree to tree. Sometimes they put large leaves on their head like an umbrella. Panda By Maya and Jordyn A panda is a mammal. It is black and white. There 5 feet long. They live in China. tall. They Pandas eat bamboo, grass, bulbs, bugs and bark, and fruit. There are some interesting facts about pandas: They seem quiet but they bleat roar, growl, and honk, their cubs are born hairless with their eyes shut, and they eat 12 hours a day. Parrot Piranha By Autumn and Skyler
By Jackson, Jack, and Ashton
Parrots are red, blue, yellow, green, and white.
Piranhas are omnivorous. They look like a Many parrots live in the rainforest. Some live
fish that is about 2 feet long. It lives in
in the tropical jungle. They eat fruit, nuts,
South America. Piranhas eat fish,
seeds, and insects. There are around 372
mammals, birds, and turtles. They lay
different kinds of parrots. Some parrots live
5,000 eggs at a time. Piranhas are feared
for 80 years. The predators are humans,
by humans than sharks.
monkeys, and other large animals.
Anaconda By Tanner and Zane Anaconda is a snake. Their skin is kind of Green with black spots. They eat frogs, toads fish, camiman, birds, ducks, and turtles. It lives in the Amazon Jungle. Some interesting facts that we found where: they are the longest snake, if they eat big they don’t have to eat for a month, and they weigh 300 pounds. Toucan By Andrea and Emma We are writing about a Toucan. It is a bird. They have a long pretty beak. It lives in Central America and South America. They eat fruit, insects, other bird’s eggs, tree frogs, and fish. It uses its beak for camouflage to hide from predators. There are about 40 different species of Toucans An interesting fact is females lay two to four eggs a year.
3rd Grade Fun!
It’s the last month of school. This has been such a great year with wonderful students! The weather is warming up and the sun is shining. Please send your child to school with a coat or light jacket as mornings are still chilly. Please keep signing your student’s assignment sheet; remember only one month left! We are done state testing. It went very well and the students tried their best and stayed focused! For Math, students have been working on adding and subtracting money using decimal points. If there is an opportunity for them to make change from a given amount of money, have them try! Continue to encourage your child to use multiplication and division when possible. As we closer to the end of the year, homework if random so please check their folder. For Reading, students continue to pick their own books. They continue listening to me read a story and test on it. We are reading stories that have lesson that we can use in our own lives. Please have your child continue to read at home as much as possible. Try having them read outside on nice days! For Spelling, students enjoy doing sheets that let them use their markers. This class loves to draw. Encourage your child to practice their words at home. Maybe, let them make their words colorful. For English, students are starting to work on their play. They are practicing their lines and making backgrounds. The Play is on Tuesday, May 12th at 2:45. In writing, they are working on short writing projects that encourage their creativity. Important Dates for May: May 1st: Something that starts with M for show and tell May 5th: Children’s Museum – SACK LUNCH May 8th: Something colorful for show and tell May 15th: Anything for show and tell May 19th – Last Day of School (Dismiss at 2:00) ‐ SACK LUNCH Other important things: We are continuing on in our ABC countdown. We are writing the days on the assignment sheets to help us remember. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 605‐690‐3361 or Kristin.Trygstad@k12.sd.us 6th Grade News We are reading the novel True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi. It is a murder mystery, and we enjoying it! We have also read in a Junior Scholastic about the shortage of chocolate! In math we are finishing up our unit on algebraic equations and looking for patterns. We have also been reviewing for the Smarter Balanced test. We are just starting our unit on rockets, and the date scheduled to launch them is May 8th. We are also looking forward to going to science camp near Lake Enemy Swim on May 14th and 15th. Thank you to Mr. Arden Schuurman for coming in and doing a presentation on drones. We also enjoyed having Atika Marwa Sugiyono come in and talking to us about her native country of Indonesia. Our only April birthday is Tyler Rasmussen. Brady Borresen has a birthday on July 14th. The top three AR point earners for the year so far include: Tyler Rasmussen with 303.3 points; Brendon Bailey with 150.8 points, and Megan Grimsrud with 135.6 points. Notes from the Nurse Summer Safety The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) estimates that every year, one in four kids ages 14 and younger will sustain an injury that requires medical attention. Forty percent of all injury‐related emergency room visits and 42 percent of all injury deaths happen between May and August, they report but it is not all bad news. We can keep kids free from about 90 percent of these accidents by educating ourselves and our kids on how to stay safe while still enjoying summer vacation. I consulted the CDC and the AAP websites and came up with a few summer safety tips for our kids. 1) Bites and Stings: Insect repellents are used to reduce bites from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and other bothersome bugs. The repellents that contain 10‐30 percent DEET can be toxic so they should only be used on exposed skin and clothing and should not be applied to the face or hands. The higher concentrations will last longer but it is less toxic to reapply a lower concentration more frequently. The CDC recommends repellents that contain picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus; both are non‐toxic and work just as well as the DEET formulas. The higher concentrations will last longer but it is less toxic to reapply a lower concentration more frequently. 2) Food poisoning: Food‐borne illness looks a lot like the flu, and typically includes nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea. One of the best ways to avoid food poisoning during the summertime is to be sure food items that contain mayonnaise, milk, eggs, meat, poultry and seafood are not kept at room temperature for more than an hour. If you are traveling with food, pack any raw meat separately from ready‐to‐eat foods to avoid contamination. 3) Sunburn: The Skin Cancer Foundation, reports that if you have even one, blistering sunburn when you are a kid, you are doubling your chances of developing melanoma. Sunscreen should be water resistant, have a SPF of at least 30 and should be applied 15‐30 minutes before going outside and should be reapplied every two hours or after swimming or vigorous activity. 4) Hydration: Kids are already mildly dehydrated by the time they recognize that they are thirsty. The AAP recommends that kids that are active in sports should be drinking four ounces every 20‐30 minutes to avoid dehydration. Sport drinks are also an option if they follow the guidelines and contain at least 100mg of sodium and 28mg of potassium in eight ounces. 5) Heat‐related Illness: Heat exhaustion may include thirst, fatigue and muscle cramps. If left untreated, it can progress to heatstroke which is a serious condition. Heatstroke symptoms may include: dizziness, trouble breathing, headaches, rapid heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, confusion and changes in blood pressure. Skin may be flushed and feel hot and dry (not sweaty). Body temperature may rise to 104 degrees or higher and as it becomes more severe there is a risk of organ damage. Kids are more susceptible to heat illnesses because of their partially developed central nervous system. Strenuous activity and dehydration make it difficult for young bodies to regulate changes in body temperature. There is an extended version of this article on my school web page with more safety tips. You can also go to either one of these websites for more information. www.cdc.gov www.aap.org Art News
The students are busy finishing up projects before the end of the school year. The
jewelry/glass class students have been creating beautiful glass plates and bowls. The students
have also worked with Mr. Youngblom with graphic design creating a business card for their
imaginary jewelry business.
The Art 1 class is working with clay, both hand building and experiencing the potter’s wheel.
The Art 1 class and the jewelry/glass class took part in the Vans
Shoe Contest. Vans Shoes sent four pairs of shoes for the students
to create a design on. Each pair had a different category. The
categories were: music, art, action sports and local flavor (depicting
something from our area of the state).
All the students sketched out ideas and four ideas were
chosen, with one or two students painting each pair of shoes. The
students that worked on the shoes were: local flavor – Hannah
Colgrove, music – Rachel Hegerfeld and Autumn Stoltenburg, art –
Luigi Thompson and Ethan Sutherland, and action sports – Gabby
Drapeau and Lukas Yearous. We will check the Vans Shoe website on April 24 to see if we were
chosen as one of the top 50 schools that submitted designs.
The 7th grade class recently finished making clay mushroom houses and castles. The clay
projects need to dry one week and then are fired in the kiln. Once fired, the students will either
paint or glaze the pieces. Glazed work needs to be fired in the kiln a second time.
Kindergarteners finger painted flowers and are now painting Kandinsky style circles. 1st
graders are painting long legged birds and will make three dimensional birds with paper strips. 2nd
graders made colorful giraffe paintings, and will make a giraffe puppet out of Styrofoam cups. 3rd
graders are doing perspective paintings.
The 4th grade class is working on paper mache puppet heads that they will attach to a cloth
body. The 5th graders created Picasso style super heroes using oil pastels. The 6th graders are
using three-dimensional forms to create sculptures.
Mr. Youngblom will complete his student teaching on May 1. We have enjoyed his time with
us and wish him the best as he begins his teaching career in Webster in the fall.
As many of you know, I will be retiring at the end of the school year. I have enjoyed my
years in Elkton and want to thank the Elkton School and the community for your support the past
twenty-two years. Thanks for the memories!
Mrs. Blake
SCHOOL LIBRARY NEWS
2015 State Reading Program results:
Prairie Bud Winner (K-2)
A is for Musk Ox
by Erin Cabatingan
Prairie Pasque Winner (3-4-5)
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Young Adult Reading Program
Middle School Winner
The False Prince
by Jennifer Nielsen
High School Winner
Pushing the Limits
by Katie McGarry
Middle School Runner Up
The Heartbreak Messenger
by Alexander P. Vance
High School Runner Up
Throne of Glass
by Sarah J. Maas
Library Inventory
The Elkton School/Community Library will be conducting its annual
inventory during the last 2 weeks of school, beginning
May 4 and ending May 19.
ALL library materials need to be returned
by Friday, May 1.
This is in effect for both school and community library patrons. There
are no checkouts during inventory. Computers, magazines and
newspapers will be available, and you may checkout eBooks from
South Dakota Titles to Go at any time.
The outdoor book return is located by the library steps.
Thank you for your help!
Have a GREAT summer!
COMMUNITY LIBRARY NEWS
The last Story Hour will be May 4 and then will
break until September.
Jumpathon Results:
1st place-winner of a Kindle eReader: Martin Davis
2nd place-winner of an iPod shuffle: David Cacho
3rd place-winner of Wal-Mart gift card: Lucas Anderson
Congratulations!!
89 students from grades 1-6 raised just over $3000 for the
Community Library! Thank You!!
35 students will receive t-shirts on Elementary Awards Day.
Thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored students,
and donated their time and talents!
Library Inventory*
ALL library materials need to be returned by Friday,
May 1. Inventory will begin May 4 and end May 19.
Remember, there is an outdoor book return by the library steps.
*See note about inventory under School Library News.
SUMMER LIBRARY UPDATE:
The school will be finalizing the geothermal installation, which
will involve the library, so the Community Library will be moving
to the Community Center for the summer!
Patrons will have access to computers w/internet, printing and
copying capability, books, DVDs, and more.
As always, eBooks can be borrowed from South Dakota Titles to
Go any time of day or night. The library can also borrow books
through Inter Library Loan.
Summer hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
9:00am-2:00pm
Thursday
11:00am-4:00pm
NOTE: The library will be closed for material checkouts from
May 20-June 3, as we pack and move but patrons will have access
to the computers and internet while we are still in
the school.
Library Information:
Phone: 605-542-4591
Email: elkcomlib@yahoo.com
Webpage: http://elkton.govoffice.com
Online card catalog: https://elkton.follettdestiny.com
South Dakota Titles to Go: http://southdakota.lib.overdrive.com
Follow us on Facebook: Elkton School/Community Library
FFA NEWS
AprilhasbeenabusymonthfortheElktonFFAChapter!OnApril12‐14membersattended
andcompetedatstateconvention.ThePetersonFarmBrothersandFFAEasternRegion
VicePresidentRuthAnnMyerswerethefeaturesspeakersthisyearandhadgreat
messagesforadvocatinganddevelopingleadership.Membersalsoenjoyedentertainment
fromIllusionist,REZAandattendedworkshopswhennotcompetinginCareer
DevelopmentEvents(CDE’s).TheElktonFFAChapterhadfourteamscompeteinCDE’s
theyincluded:NurseryLandscape:JarodBoll,ShelbyMcCarthyandJoshGrooters,
Agronomy:SkylarThomasandAlecStuder,VetScience:MarieRobbinsandRachel
Colgrove,FarmBusinessManagement:MatthewLeifermanandBillyKoch.Nooneplacedin
thetopten,however;JarodBollreceivedanindividualbronzeawardin
Nursery/Landscape,congratulationsJarod!
TheAprilChapterMeetinghasbeenarrangedatPrairieLanesonApril30where
FFAmemberscanenjoyanightofbowlingfunwithfriendstotiethingsupbeforethe
chapterawardsnight.Thechapterofficersaregettingreadytoretiretheirpositionsand
handthemofftoanewgroupofofficerswhowillleadthechapternextyear.Matthew
LeifermanandSkylarThomasarerunningwithhopestogetre‐electedforthethirdyear.
Manyapplicationshavebeendue,nextyear’smembersneedtokeeptheseinmind
throughouttheyearastheworkwedooutsideoftheclassroomwillmaketheapplications
better.Events,activities,andapplicationarealwaysnotedonthestateFFAwebsiteat
aged.state.edu.
Asouryearcomestoacloseitgetsevenbusier,thereisactivityinclass,intheshop,
inthegreenhouse,andoutdoors!Intheclassroomstudentareworkingonnumerous
projects.TheAgPowerclasshasbeenservicingmowersandrebuildingsmallenginesso
theyrunagain.Afewpumpmotorshavefoundevenfoundnewlife.AgEntrepreneurship
studentsareleaningmoretheaboutthemarketingroleinabusinessplan.
Nursery/Landscapestudentshavestartedsomeplantsinthegreenhouse,aremakinga
varietyofoutdoorprojects,andwillbepreparingandseedingacoupleturfareasyetthis
spring.ThefreshmanAgclassiscurrentlystudyingturfgrassmanagementbyidentifying
commongrassesinyardsandthebestwaystotakecareofayard.Thesmallanimalcare
classhasbeenlearningaboutthedifferentbreedsofdogs,doingsomeprojectstoo,andwill
befinishingabirdaviarywithacoatofstain.
FFAInAction
May 2015
Bonnie Yackley, K-12 Counselor
Upcoming Events:
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AP Calculus Exam – May 5, 2015 @ 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Senior Luncheon at United Parish – May 6, 2015
May 11-22, 2015– Elkton Loan Drive (grades 9-12 see below for details!)
End of Course Exam for 8th graders in Algebra 1 – May 11, 2015 (retake date:
May 18)
Graduation – May 17, 2015 @ 2:00 PM
Juniors: The last ACT testing date for this school year is June 13, 2015. If you
want to test as a junior, you must register for the June 13th test by May 8th to
avoid a late fee! (If you do not test in June, the next test is September 12, 2015
and must be registered for by August 7th.) You may register online at
www.actstudent.org. See Mrs. Yackley if you have questions about registering or
if you are unsure if you need to take the ACT.
Dual Credit---Please make sure your paperwork is turned in to Mrs. Yackley if
you are doing dual credit work for the summer or fall. Also, make sure to pay
attention to your email, as all information from the colleges will come directly to
you through the email you provided on your enrollment forms. You are
responsible for making sure you can log into your class accounts and for paying
your bill online. See Mrs. Yackley or contact your college if you have questions!
HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS TAKE NOTE!!
Loan Drive: The Loan Drive is a way for Elkton students in
grades 9-12 to become eligible for up to $1000 in an
interest-free loan for college or technical school. Students
can earn eligibility by participating in the loan drive each
spring (see the following pages for copies of the registration
forms & information about how your student can
participate!!!). This year’s Loan Drive will take place May 1122, 2015, during which time students will be making their
way around the community to collect donations. Donations
may also be made directly at BankStar Financial in Elkton. If
you are interested in learning more about the loan drive
and/or how your student could earn eligibility for this interestfree loan, see the following pages and feel free to contact
Bonnie Yackley or Bill Fargen.
The Elkton
Loan
Program
To become part of the program,
please sign and date the form below
and return to the counseling office by
Friday, May 8, 2015.
Elkton Loan Program
Registration Form
-----------------------------------------I have read and understand the
requirements and benefits of the
Elkton Loan Program. I intend to
participate in the program and to pay
back loan funds lent to me when
required to do so.
Student’s Signature
_________________________
Date:_________________
-----------------------------------------I can contribute my help to the loan
drive by driving a route in the Elkton
School District.
___ Yes
___ No
Parent’s Signature
_________________________
Phone Number
_________________________
What is the Elkton Loan Program?
The Elkton Loan Program is a program
that gives graduates of Elkton High
School an opportunity to get interestfree loans to help with the cost of postsecondary education.
How do I become eligible to
participate in the loan program?
The requirements are:
 You must sign and return the
registration form by Friday, May 8,
2015.
 You must participate in the loan
drive held the weeks of May 1122, 2015. You will be assigned a
route within the school district to
cover and collect donations from
community members. You must
actively cover the route with a
partner, either by foot or in a car
driven by a parent/guardian.
Collections must be turned in to
the school office by 3:00 pm on
May 22, 2015.
 You are responsible for contacting
Bill Fargen at BankStar Financial
if/when you decide to take out
your loan money. You must sign a
statement of repayment before
you receive your loan.
When do I receive the loan?
The timing of the loan disbursement
varies according to the length of your
education. Basically, you can receive
your loan money after your first year of
successful attendance. Available funds
determine the amount of the loan. There
is no “guaranteed” dollar amount. This is
decided each year based on number of
eligible students, and amount of
donations and collections. Effective for
graduating seniors in the class of 2004,
students were eligible to borrow $250
per year of participation, plus a bonus
for participating all three years, for a
maximum total of $1000.
When do I have to pay the money
back?
The success of this program is
completely dependent on the repayment
of all loans. Borrowers are expected to
repay the loan after completing postsecondary schooling. It is possible to
pay back the money on an installment
plan. All money is disbursed and
collected through the local BankStar
Financial Bank (542-2681).
2015 YOUTH ART
SHOW
Juried Art Show
Judged by three
professional artists.
Flandreau
Community Center
7th-12th grade
Artwork from
Frandrea, Elkton, and
Colman-Egan
Thursday April 30th
Friday May 1st
3:30-8:00 pm
10:00 am -2:00 pm
4/30/2015
Activities Calender
Elkton Activities Calendar
May 2015
<­­April
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY
1. Howard
Wood Track
Meet
2.Howard Wood
Track Meet
3.
4. 7:00 FCCLA 5.3:00 Track @ 6. Senior
Awards
Baltic
Luncheon
Banquet
Golf @ Madison
7.3:00 JH
8.JH/HS Spring 9.10:00 running
DVC Track@ Concert 7:00
Elk Track Meet
3:00
@ Elkton
10.
11.4:00 JH
Track @
Estelline
Region
Golf @
Madison
7:00 School
Board Meeting
18.State Golf @
Yankton
KG Visitation
9:00 am
12.6:00 Spring 13.School
Awards Banquet Dismisses @
2:15
14.1:30 DVC
Track Meet @
1:30
6th Grade
Science Camp
15.6th Grade
Science Camp
9:15 KG
Graduation
16.
19.State Golf @ 20.
Yankton
Last Day of
School
21.10:00
Region Track
@ Elkton
Region Track
10:00
22.
23.
31.
SATURDAY
24.FCA Valley 25.
Fair Trip
FRIDAY
17.2:00
Graduation
School
Dismisses @
2:00 pm
26.
27.
28.
29.State Track
@ Rapid City
30.State Track @
Rapid City
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Menu
ELKTON MENU
May
<­­April
Salad Bar Served Daily ­­ Milk Included
Chocolate milk available on Wednesday
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
.
This Menu May
Change
From Day
to Day
Breakfast:
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1.
Lunch:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Juice
Milk
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast:
Assorted
Strudel
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Corn Dog
Tater Tots
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
4.
Breakfast:
Cereal Toast
Jelly
Juice
Fruit
Milk
5.
Lunch:
Hamburger
Gravy
Potatoes
Corn
Bread
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast:
Scrambled
Eggs
Toast
Fruit
Juice
Milk
11.
Breakfast:
Cereal
Toast
Jelly
Juice
Fruit
Breakfast:
Biscuit &
Gravy
Fruit
Juice
Milk
7.
Lunch:
Hot Dog
Bun
Breen Beans
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
8.
Breakfast:
Pancake
Sausage
Syrup
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Pizza
Mixed Veg.
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast:
Assorted
Rolls
Juice
Fruit
Milk
13.
Breakfast:
Waffle
Sausage
Syrup
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
B­B­Q
Bun
Tater Tot
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
19.
Lunch:
Cooks Choice
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast:
Cooks
Choice
Juice
Milk
Breakfast: Egg &
Cheese
Biscuit
Fruit
Juice
Milk
14.
Lunch:
Chicken
Nuggets
Green Beans
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Lunch:
Cooks Choice
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast: Pancake on a
Stick
Syrup
Fruit
Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Chicken
Alfredo
Garlic Toast
Peas
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
15.
Lunch:
Hamburger
Bun
Vegetable
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Breakfast:
Assorted
Rolls
Fruit Juice
Milk
Lunch:
Cooks Choice
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
Lunch:
Chicken Strips
Tri­Tater
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
12.
Lunch:
Goulash
Bread
Beets
Fruit
Salad Bar
Milk
18.
Breakfast:
Cereal
Toast
Jelly
Fruit
Juice
Milk
6.
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
Breakfast:
Lunch:
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