It was Day 3 of the March Madness Tournament of Books! Today's readers were Taten M and Sylver B who read 'Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type' vs. Cassius A and Owen D who read 'I'm a Unicorn'. Today's bracket winners were Cassius and Owen!
Miss South Dakota, Joelle Simpson, came to visit New Underwood Elementary students in celebration of Read Across America Week. Miss SD was able to have a special lunch with her two second cousins, Savvy (first grade) and Cami (fourth grade). She then went to their classrooms to read to the girls' classmates. We appreciate Miss South Dakota taking time from her busy schedule to come visit our school.
Here's some great readers celebrating reading!!
Today is Wacky Wednesday!! The elementary school is celebrating reading!
Bulletin 97
3/5/2025
Meal
Wednesday 5th: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 6th: Breakfast: Green grinch smoothie, parfait, fruit, juice
Lunch: Sub sandwiches, fresh veggies, fruit, juice
Activities
Thursday 6th
End of 3rd Quarter
Friday 7th
BBB Regions at Wall 6:30pm; bus time 4:45pm
Teacher in Service
Saturday 8th
MSBBB at Lead Bus Time 8:45 am
1. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
2. Mrs. Walters is missing two of her yellow graphing calculators. If you borrow one, please return it to her room as soon as possible. Thank you.
3. Prom Forms: All New Underwood students bringing an outside guest to prom MUST complete a prom form. Forms are available on Mrs. Merchen's desk.
4. 6th – 12th Track meeting on Monday, March 10th in the music room right after school.
Today, was Day 2 of the March Madness Tournament of Books. Reading the book 'Do Not Open This Book!' was Lexi H. and Nikkita K. vs. the book ' You Are (Not) Small' read by Cooper F. and Chase P. The competition winners in today's read-off are Cooper and Chase, reading ‘You Are (Not) Small’.
Cat in the Hat and Thing 1 and Thing 2 stopped by to read to the elementary students on Monday to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America week!
Elementary students had a visit this week from Dr. Kirsten Kennedy and Tealene Jones, from Dedicated Dental Solutions in Rapid City. Dr. Kennedy visited with the students about the importance of maintaining a healthy mouth and taking care of their teeth. Each student received a new toothbrush and some dental floss. Thanks for coming to visit with us, Dr. Kennedy and Tealene!
February the elementary staff looked for students who show the character trait Wit in a respectful and well placed manner. The nominees for Wit were Quynn C. , Rory P. . Bryndel B. , Kolt H., Liam R. and Loren R. The emcee of the Tiger Way presentation was Ella. The recipients of the award went to Quynn and Loren! Congratulations to all the nominees and award recipients!
It's CRAZY SOCK DAY in the elementary!!
Bulletin 96
3/4/2025
Meal Tuesdays 4th: Breakfast: Banana bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Tacos, corn, refried beans, fruit
Wednesday 5th: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 6th: Breakfast: Green grinch smoothie, parfait, fruit, juice Lunch: Sub sandwiches, fresh veggies, fruit, juice
Activities
Tuesday 4th BBB Regions at New Underwood with Bennett County at 6:00 pm Thursday 6th End of 3rd Quarter Friday 7th BBB Regions (TBA) Teacher in Service Saturday 8th MSBBB at Lead Bus Time 8:45 am
1. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
2. Mrs. Walters is missing two of her yellow graphing calculators. If you borrow one, please return it to her room as soon as possible. Thank you.
3. Prom Forms: All New Underwood students bringing an outside guest to prom MUST complete a prom form. Forms are available on Mrs. Merchen's desk.
Meal Tuesdays 4th: Breakfast: Banana bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Tacos, corn, refried beans, fruit
Wednesday 5th: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 6th: Breakfast: Green grinch smoothie, parfait, fruit, juice Lunch: Sub sandwiches, fresh veggies, fruit, juice
Activities
Tuesday 4th BBB Regions at New Underwood with Bennett County at 6:00 pm Thursday 6th End of 3rd Quarter Friday 7th BBB Regions (TBA) Teacher in Service Saturday 8th MSBBB at Lead Bus Time 8:45 am
1. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
2. Mrs. Walters is missing two of her yellow graphing calculators. If you borrow one, please return it to her room as soon as possible. Thank you.
3. Prom Forms: All New Underwood students bringing an outside guest to prom MUST complete a prom form. Forms are available on Mrs. Merchen's desk.
Today, was the beginning of the annual March Madness Tournament of Books! Thanks to Mrs. Rodenbaugh, our librarian, the students can enjoy this ongoing tradition. The tournament started off with four of our 5th grade students. Theo L. and Ryder M. who read 'Porter the Hoarder and the Ransacked Room vs. Celton B. and Loren R. who read 'Bugs in my Hair!' Today's winners were Theo and Ryder who read 'Porter the Hoarder'.
One of our very own 7th grade students, Chaisie Julson, spent a week at our state capital for the TeenPact Leadership Class. 'The Four Day Class is a dynamic, hands-on leadership experience where students learn about state government from a Christian worldview. Students gather to run for office, participate in a mock legislature, and learn about how they can be effective leaders in their community back home.' Way to go, Chaisie! We are proud of you.
Bulletin 95
3/3/2025
Meal Monday 3rd: Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken alfredo, peas, garlic bread, fruit
Tuesdays 4th: Breakfast: Banana bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Tacos, corn, refried beans, fruit
Wednesday 5th: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 6th: Breakfast: Green grinch smoothie, parfait, fruit, juice Lunch: Sub sandwiches, fresh veggies, fruit, juice
Activities
Tuesday 4th BBB Regions at New Underwood with Bennett County at 6:00 pm
Thursday 6th End of 3rd Quarter
Friday 7th BBB Regions (TBA) Teacher in Service
Saturday 8th MSBBB at Lead Bus Time 8:45 am
1. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
2. The HS GBB meeting is on Monday, March 3rd, at 4:00 in Miss Fehrs's room. Please bring your practice jerseys.
3. Mrs. Walters is missing two of her yellow graphing calculators. If you borrow one, please return it to her room as soon as possible. Thank you.
4. There is a Student Council Meeting tomorrow, March 4th, in the Tiger Den at 7:30 am.
Meal Monday 3rd: Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken alfredo, peas, garlic bread, fruit
Tuesdays 4th: Breakfast: Banana bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Tacos, corn, refried beans, fruit
Wednesday 5th: Breakfast: French toast, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit
Thursday 6th: Breakfast: Green grinch smoothie, parfait, fruit, juice Lunch: Sub sandwiches, fresh veggies, fruit, juice
Activities
Tuesday 4th BBB Regions at New Underwood with Bennett County at 6:00 pm
Thursday 6th End of 3rd Quarter
Friday 7th BBB Regions (TBA) Teacher in Service
Saturday 8th MSBBB at Lead Bus Time 8:45 am
1. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
2. The HS GBB meeting is on Monday, March 3rd, at 4:00 in Miss Fehrs's room. Please bring your practice jerseys.
3. Mrs. Walters is missing two of her yellow graphing calculators. If you borrow one, please return it to her room as soon as possible. Thank you.
4. There is a Student Council Meeting tomorrow, March 4th, in the Tiger Den at 7:30 am.
More Fruit Sales Fun Day pictures.
Middle School and High School students recently went on their Fruit Sales Fun Day. The day started off at Elk’s Theatre to watch Captain America: Brave New World. After the movie, they headed to Rushmore Crossing for some lunch and shopping. The day ended at Get Air.
Big shout out to Mrs. Calvetti, Mrs. Labs and Miss Swanson. Each of these amazing teachers applied for the West River Electric Teacher Scholarship; each were awarded $500. These teachers are dedicated to improving their classrooms and the education of their students. Thank you for all that you do and congratulations!
Ms. Pickett's fourth grade class just received pen pal letters from fourth grade students from Holy Redeemer Elementary in New Foundland, Canada. Along with the letters, the class also sent a magnet and a lanyard from their Canadian Province of New Foundland and Labrador. What an exciting opportunity for all these fourth-grade students! Happy writing!
Bulletin 94
2/27/2025
Meal
Thursday 2/27 Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Orange chicken, stir-fry veggies, fruit
Activities
Thursday 2/27 Wrestling State at Rapid City 10:00 am Fridays 2/28 MS/HS Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am BBB with Jones Co. 5:30 pm
1. High School Rodeo Team members, calendar sales end March 1st. Please turn in your calendar sale money and any calendars you have not sold to Mrs. Rodenbaugh.
2. Rodeo Students are selling steak feed tickets for March 22nd, Doors open at 5:00 PM
3. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
4. The HS GBB meeting is on Monday, March 3rd, at 4:00 in Miss Fehrs's room. Please bring your practice jerseys.
5. Congratulations to Marcella on winning the middle school wrestling championship!
6. Good luck to Tommy and Coy on Thursday as they head to the state wrestling competition
Meal
Thursday 2/27 Breakfast: Omelets, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Orange chicken, stir-fry veggies, fruit
Activities
Thursday 2/27 Wrestling State at Rapid City 10:00 am Fridays 2/28 MS/HS Friday School 8:00 am – 11:00 am BBB with Jones Co. 5:30 pm
1. High School Rodeo Team members, calendar sales end March 1st. Please turn in your calendar sale money and any calendars you have not sold to Mrs. Rodenbaugh.
2. Rodeo Students are selling steak feed tickets for March 22nd, Doors open at 5:00 PM
3. Seniors, please email your senior and baby photos with a quote to Mrs. Calvetti and Miss Fehr. No later than April 3rd.
4. The HS GBB meeting is on Monday, March 3rd, at 4:00 in Miss Fehrs's room. Please bring your practice jerseys.
5. Congratulations to Marcella on winning the middle school wrestling championship!
6. Good luck to Tommy and Coy on Thursday as they head to the state wrestling competition
Harbour Kerr, a student in Mrs. Selchert's kindergarten class, was just crowned Miss Mount Rushmore USA Ambassador Princess for 2025. Congratulations, Harbour!
