New Underwood School District 51-3

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Day 2 of the Book Battle was exciting! The competition was between Arthur's Nose by Marc Brown read by Cooper and Cassius (4th grade) and Where Are All The Calves? by Scott Haynes read by Sylver and Taten. The book with the most votes was Where Are All The Calves? by Scott Haynes. Great work by all who read!!

March 6th, 2024 Menu for the Week Monday 4th Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Hamburgers, French Fries, fruit Tuesday 5th Breakfast: Banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, black beans, cooked carrots, fruit Wednesday 6th Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 7th Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Grilled Cheese, tomato or chicken noodle soup, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the Week Monday 4th- Seniors are in Pierre MS & HS Track Meeting 4pm MS Parents Track Meeting 6pm Wednesday 6th – Juniors to Minuteman Missile LIFESIGHT Vision Screening for Elementary Thursday 7th – End of 3rd Quarter 1. March 11th JH & HS Rodeo meeting at the Rodeo grounds at 6pm. 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. Congratulations to Jocelyn Fulton for making the 3rd team WGP All-Conference and Cash Albers for making 2nd team WGP All Conference. 4. There will be a BBB meeting tonight after school in Ms. Fehr's room for anyone in 8th-11th grade that is interested in playing boys' basketball next year. Seniors, please meet in the coach's office at 3:30.

New Underwood School Picture Day 3/27/2024. Order online with code: EVT3N7RH9

NU Elementary Book Battle began March 4th. The battle was between the books I Say Ooh You Say Aah written by John Kane, read by Ryder Martinmaas and Theo Ludeman (4th grade) and Interrupting Chicken written by David Ezra Stein, read by Marcella Eddy and Nevaeh Kerchenko (5th grade). The book with most votes was I Say Ooh You Say Aah authored by John Kane!

Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday! Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 & Thing 2 made an appearance to read to each class. The students always enjoy celebrating the gift of reading!

K-5 parents/guardians: You are invited to attend a night of fun with your student!

New Underwood seniors visited the capitol today where they were introduced on the House floor by Representative Liz May and on the Senate floor by Senator Erin Tobin. The seniors had a great time, and met many influential leaders of South Dakota!

New Underwood School District has several positions open for the 2024-2025 school year: MS/HS English Teacher; HS Volleyball Coach; HS Assistant Volleball Coach; Concession Stand Manager; Please go to: https://www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us/page/employment for more information and to apply.

March 4th, 2024 Menu for the Week Monday 4th Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Hamburgers, French Fries, fruit Tuesday 5th Breakfast: Banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, black beans, cooked carrots, fruit Wednesday 6th Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 7th Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Grilled Cheese, tomato or chicken noodle soup, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the Week Monday 4th- Seniors are in Pierre MS & HS Track Meeting 4pm MS Parents Track Meeting 6pm Wednesday 6th – Juniors to Minuteman Missile LIFESIGHT Vision Screening for Elementary Thursday 7th – End of 3rd Quarter 1. March 11th JH & HS Rodeo meeting at the Rodeo grounds at 6pm. 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. MS & HS Track meeting in the band room March 4th at 4:00pm. 4. MS Parents track meeting in the band room March 4th at 6:00pm.

New Underwood School District has immediate coaching positions open for HS Assistant Track and MS Track. If interested, please reach out to brandi.ballard@k12.sd.us.

February 28th, 2024 Menu for the Week Monday 26th Breakfast: Breakfast Bar, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Steam burgers, fresh veggies, fruit Tuesday 27th Breakfast: Muffin, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Sandwich wrap, baked beans, fruit Wednesday 28th Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Hot dog, green beans, fruit Thursday 29th Breakfast: Bagels, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: French toast, hashbrown, fruit or juice Activities for the Week Monday 26th FUN DAY – Permission Slips Due Tuesday 27th BBB Regions at Philip with Philip at 6:00. Bus time is 3:45 and students are dismissed at 3:30. Wednesday 28th 6th-12th Fruit Sales Fun Day Thursday 29th Student Council is selling Ring Pops. Saturday 2nd- MSBBB at Lead 9:00am Bus Time 8:00am 1. RODEO TEAM MEMBERS: CALENDAR SALES END MARCH 1ST. ALL CALENDAR MONEY AND UNSOLD CALENDARS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO MRS. RODENBAUGH PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST SO THEY CAN BE SENT IN BEFORE THE DEADLINE! 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. MS & HS Track meeting in the band room March 4th at 4:00pm. 4. MS Parents track meeting in the band room March 4th at 6:00pm. 5. Student Council is selling Ring Pops as a fundraiser for the American Heart Association this Thursday, 2/29/24. The cost is $1.00 per ring pop.

Catch tonight's BBB Region game here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rx4HjsUpWso

Senior Photos Needed! Parent/Guardians of seniors, please send digital copies of your student's senior picture plus two baby/toddler pictures to jaclyn.niederwerder@k12.sd.us by March 14th. These pictures are needed for both graduation and the yearbook. Thank you!

The New Underwood School District has immediate openings for an assistant high school track coach as well as a middle school track coach. If you are interested in either of these positions, please reach out to Brandi Brassfield at the school. You may call to inquire at 605-754-6485 or email Brandi.Ballard@k12.sd.us.

February 22nd, 2024 Menu for the Week      Thursday 22nd             Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice             Lunch: Calzone, fresh veggies, fruit       Monday 26th             Breakfast: Breakfast Bar, string cheese, fruit, juice             Lunch: Steam burgers, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the Week       Thursday 22nd             Wresting State at Souix Falls TBA       Friday 23rd             6th-12th Friday School 8am -11am BBB at Jones Co. at 5:30(MT) Bus Time 3:00 Wrestling State at Souix Falls TBA       Saturday 24th Wrestling State at Souix Falls TBA 1. RODEO TEAM MEMBERS: CALENDAR SALES END MARCH 1ST. ALL CALENDAR MONEY AND UNSOLD CALENDARS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO MRS. RODENBAUGH PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST SO THEY CAN BE SENT IN BEFORE THE DEADLINE! 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. Good luck to Landyn Poirier and the Rushmore Thunder Hockey at state hockey! 4. Congratulations to Jocelyn Fulton and Cash Albers for being selected to the West River Invitational All-Tournament Team. 5. Middle School & High School students please donate a box of Kleenex if you haven't already. 6. Congratulations to Coy Eddy for making it to the high school state wrestling tournament.

February 21st, 2024 Menu for the Week Wednesday 21st Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 22nd Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Calzone, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the Week Wednesday 21st New Underwood Blood Drive 2pm Thursday 22nd GBB Regions TBA Wresting State at Sioux Falls TBA Friday 23rd 6th-12th Friday School 8am -11am BBB at Jones Co. at 5:30(MT) Bus Time 3:00 Wrestling State at Sioux Falls TBA Saturday 24th Wrestling State at Sioux Falls TBA 1. RODEO TEAM MEMBERS: CALENDAR SALES END MARCH 1ST. ALL CALENDAR MONEY AND UNSOLD CALENDARS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO MRS. RODENBAUGH PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST SO THEY CAN BE SENT IN BEFORE THE DEADLINE! 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. Please join us for a blood drive at New Underwood High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Visit: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=Lqrm9Rz0Nbx50E3fASizKof1Lav8Kr6b6Xod1B%2BYuIk%3D to schedule an appointment. 4. Congratulations to Jocelyn Fulton and Cash Albers for being selected to the West River Invitational All-Tournament Team. 5. Middle School & High School students please donate a box of Kleenex if you haven't already. 6. Congratulations to Coy Eddy for making it to the high school state wrestling tournament.

February 20th, 2024 Menu for the Week Tuesday 20th Breakfast: Choice of banana, blueberry or lemon bread, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Nachos, corn, refried beans, fruit Wednesday 21st Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with bacon and cheese, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken patty, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 22nd Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Calzone, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the Week Tuesday 20th GBB Regions with Wall at 7pm Bus Time 5 Wednesday 21st New Underwood Blood Drive 2pm Thursday 22nd GBB Regions TBA Wresting State at Souix Falls TBA Friday 23rd 6th-12th Friday School 8am -11am BBB at Jones Co. at 5:30(MT) Bus Time 3:00 Wrestling State at Souix Falls TBA Saturday 24th Wrestling State at Souix Falls TBA 1. RODEO TEAM MEMBERS: CALENDAR SALES END MARCH 1ST. ALL CALENDAR MONEY AND UNSOLD CALENDARS NEED TO BE TURNED INTO MRS. RODENBAUGH PRIOR TO MARCH 1ST SO THEY CAN BE SENT IN BEFORE THE DEADLINE! 2. NU Rodeo Team’s annual steak feed is March 23rd. Touch base with a member to purchase a ticket! 3. Please join us for a blood drive at New Underwood High School on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Visit: https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/guest/phl/timeSlotsExtr?token=Lqrm9Rz0Nbx50E3fASizKof1Lav8Kr6b6Xod1B%2BYuIk%3D to schedule an appointment. 4. Congratulations to Jocelyn Fulton and Cash Albers for being selected to the West River Invitational All-Tournament Team. 5. Middle School & High School students please donate a box of Kleenex if you haven't already.

Though there is no school Monday, February 19th, there will still be basketball! The Lady Tigers will take on Crazy Horse at home for the first round of 7B Regions @ 6 pm. Admission charged for all. The Tigers will travel to Faith to battle it out with the Longhorns. See the calendar for details! Go Tigers!