Issue 6 - Tea Area School District

TITAN TRIBUNE – May 8, 2015
From the
Superintendent’s Desk
By Dr. Lowery
Superintendent
End of the Year Recommendation
The end of the school year
brings excitement, relief, tears, and
sometimes a little anxiety. Change and
transition is a part of life and we all
deal with it a little differently. Students
of all ages will be experiencing this
transition over the next two weeks and
we all need to be aware of their
heightened emotions. Even if their
emotion is relief for the time being, I
encourage you to put yourself in their
shoes and consider how you would feel
if your job and days as you know it was
coming to an end. Waking-up early,
preparing for assessments, and having
the consistency of school and a
schedule are often dreaded but truly a
blessing as it prepares us for life.
Although the opportunity to truly talk
to your child is often limited by the
business of life and perhaps an “Ok,
love you Mom (Dad), I am going to go
play with my friends” attitude, seek an
opportunity to visit with them about
them. These conversations are
important no matter the child’s age and
will be treasured by you forever. If a
conversation does not avail itself, write
your child an age appropriate letter and
place it on their pillow.
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Tea Elementary Announces Character Stars of Caring
Each month one student from each classroom is selected by their teacher for
being a good role model based on the designated Character Counts! pillar of
that month. For February, the following students were selected as Character
Stars of Caring. These students show that they care by showing empathy and
being kind. These students received a certificate, a caring bracelet, and their
picture posted in the hallway for a month! Congratulations to you all. We are
so proud of the example you set for our school.
Kindergarten: Reid Hammerquist, Tate Vanlaecken, Kaylyn Hall , Trey Krell, Daylen McKnelly, Miah
Thorstenson
1st Grade: Kameron Bellmer, Cashmeire King, Max Kees, Chase Deboer, Cierra Otten, Kayden Williamson
2nd Grade: Mya Neuhardt , Jacob Osborn, Thaila Ekthanitphong, Haley Murtha, Sienna Brech, Parker Wilson
“Be the Change”
On April 29, 2015, the Tea Area “Be the Change” group spent the morning picking up
garbage on the streets and ditches in the town of Tea. Working in conjunction with the City
of Tea, the “Be the Change” group collected 35-40 bags of garbage focusing on 271st Street,
468th Ave, Brian St and Tea Park on Brian St, 1st St, and Heritage Parkway.
The “Be the Change” group is a collection of students and teacher advisors who focus on
building positive relationships with fellow students and staff members as well as school and
community outreach projects.
We wish you all a wonderful summer
and look forward to working with you
next school year!
Middle School Important Dates:
May 13th - K-12 Graduation @ 2:00
May 15th - All middle school chromebooks turned in
May 18th - Middle School field trip (All student fines need to be paid to go on the
field trip
Aug 25th - District Registration
Aug 31st - 7th Grade Orientation/Chromebook training (6:30-8:30 @ MS/HS)
th-12
th Grade
TEA AREA
SCHOOL,
BOX
488, TEA,
SD 57064
– 605-498-2700
Sept
2nd - 8P.O.
Open
House
•A sense of belonging for all •A passion for student success in a global society •A relentless pursuit of student achievement
TITAN TRIBUNE – May 8, 2015
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Intermediate School
Announces….
The Tea Area Middle School held its science fair showcase for the community on April 16th.
Students were introduced to the project in December and spent the past few months
creating their experiments and displays. Students were encouraged to choose topics that
interested them and demonstrated their knowledge of the scientific method. They then had
to present their projects to the class and to a panel of judges.
7th grade top finishers and their topics were: PJ Parmelee and Hunter Frankenstein for Sugar
Content in Soda; Leonard Stewart and Joey Headrick for Electrolysis of Water; and Xavier
Dannen and Rhett Daggett for Hydroponic Plant Growth
8th grade top finishers were: Ashley Pruss and Gabby Warwick for Eyewitness Testimony;
Anna Klocke and Liz Dannen for Assessing Numbers; and Melissa Graue and Madyson
Redday for the Effect of Music on Testing.
The overall top three finisher’s for the middle school will represent Tea at the Washington
Pavilion Science Showcase on May 1st. (Those were Klocke/Dannen; Graue/Redday; and
Dannen/Daggett).
We would like to thank Margaret and Wayne Larson, Vicky Pick, Mark Erickson, and Dr.
Lowery for volunteering to judge the 120 projects!
May Student of the Month
Third Grade
3B - Gwynn Campbell, 3D - Ben
Lindholm , 3F- Clayton Schwebach,
3T - Aftyn Murray, 3Th - Sydney
Ganschow, 3W - Haidyn West,
Fourth Grade
4B - Olivia Pickett, 4D - Katie Domagala
4De - Peyton Thompson, 4M - Nick
Loof, 4R - Carter Patzwald, 4T - Chase
Van Tol
th
5 Grade
5B - McKenzie Widman, 5BY - Kortney
Torgerson, 5J - Vanessa Bermudez,
5Q - Brock Anderson, 5S - TJ Krietlow
th
6 Grade
6D - Cade Landon, 6F - Adrien Geelan,
6J- Damien DeVries, 6M - Allison Kint
6R - Josie Ketelhut
District Registration Day
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
First Day of School:
September 8, 2015
Tea Elementary Announces Character Stars of Citizenship
Each month one student from each classroom is selected by their teacher for being a good role model based on the designated Character Counts!
pillar of that month. For March, the following students were selected as Character Stars of Citizenship. Students who show they are good citizens
follow the rules and take care of their school and community. These students received a certificate, a citizenship bracelet, and their picture posted in
the hallway for a month! Congratulations to you all. We are so proud of the example you set for our school.
Kindergarten: Jonathan Weber, Alivia Kayser, Giana Powell, Emmie Holland, Levi Hinman, Sam Bullis
1st Grade: Ava Opland, Hayden Mohn, Kimberlee Brockberg, Gracelynn Preheim, Abigail Reemtsma,
Katleho Moshoeshoe
2nd Grade: Alex Miller, Alana Otten, Dawson Eimers, Marshall Smythe, Emerson Otten, Brendan Grove
TEA AREA SCHOOL, P.O. BOX 488, TEA, SD 57064 – 605-498-2700
•A sense of belonging for all •A passion for student success in a global society •A relentless pursuit of student achievement
TITAN TRIBUNE – May 8, 2015
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Class of 2015
Graduates
Nicholas Burdette Acker
Brittany Ann Adams
Rosario Armando Aguilera
Kaylee Ann Anderson
Katlyn Jean Arneson
Ashley Jo Bamsey
Timothy Randal Barbeau
Aaron Donald Beaner
Ally Renee Brandner
Elizabeth Marie Breider
Molly Ruth Briney
Brandon Gabriel Broderick
Colin Dayton Brown
Jayden Dean Buckley
Kennady Rose Cahoy
Kelsey Elizabeth Clapsaddle
Rebecca Jade Cordie
Nicholas Scott Crawford
Denise Grace Decker
Haylee Elizabeth DeVaney
Skylind Ann Dvoracek
Diane Marie Dykes
Emily Danielle Engelkes
Branden Alexander Faber
Jordan Christopher Fechner
Brooke LeeAnn Fossum
Emily Kristine Friedrich
Megan Helen Ganschow
Ashley Nicole Haman
Noah Alvin Hansen
Andrew Michael Hartman
Joshua Robert Heesch
Austin Timothy Heien
Jacob William Hill
Bethany Ann Hornstra
Nicole Renee Horsley
Hunter Carlyle Irvine
Brandon Michael Joffer
Everett John Johnson
Michael David Karn
Alex Elizabeth Kraus
Lexi Nicole LaFave
Taylor Lynn LaFollette
Wyatt Alan Lardy
Alexander Charles Mai
Taylor Clayton Mathison
Morgan Faithe McKinney
Jordan Dale Miller
Mekenzie Jo Miller
Thomas Tyler Mouw
Jordan Frances Nelsen
Jacob Travis Payer
Savannah Jeannette Penning
Kayla Ann Pittenger
Lyndsay Ann Pruss
Courtney Marie Reiners
James Lee Remmers
Quinn Micheal Remmers
Caitlyn Cristine Rodriguez
Enrique Ezequiel San Miguel
Briana Mari Sargent
Colten Scott Saucerman
Kendall Renae Saucerman
Samantha Evelyn Schincke
Lucas Paul Schreurs
Brooklyn Kay Schultze
Jadeyn Thomas Smith
Matthew John Stoddard
John Wayne Townsend
Jensen Elaine Twite
Kathryn Faye Underberg
Andrew John Valese
Brooke MaryEllen Voigt
Jacob Thomas Woessner
Mason Thor Woitte
Cara Jane Woodring
Emily Anne Wright
Crystal Kay Zitterich
Tea Area High School announces the 12th annual commencement exercises on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 2:00 P.M. at the
Tea Area High School Gymnasium. The doors will open at 1:00 p.m. for the public. The seniors have chosen the following
for their Commencement Program:
Speaker:
Mr. Amos Ferguson,TASD High School English Teacher
Class Flower:
Spider Mum
Class Colors:
Navy and Gold
Class Motto:
“Were it not for the changes in life, we would not grow. Were it not for growth in
life, we would not succeed.”
Participating in commencement are the Tea Area Symphonic Band, Concert Choir plus Senior Choir members. Participating
on behalf of the seniors are the following:
Valedictorian ................................................. …………………………………………………….Lexi LaFave
Salutatorian ..................................................................................................Alex Kraus and Jensen Twite
Pledge of Allegiance ........................................................................................................... Brandon Joffer
School Board President John Herr and Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Lowery will present the diplomas. High School Principal
Collin Knudson will present the class.
K-12 Graduation Ceremony
Honoring the seniors and other students for their academic accomplishments, a ‘K-12 graduation ceremony’ will be held
Wednesday, May 13th at 2:00 PM at the Tea Area High School Gymnasium. The entire K-12 student body and faculty will be
in attendance. Family members of graduating seniors are welcome to attend.
Baccalaureate (non-school sponsored event)
Service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13th at St. Nicholas Parish in Tea.
TEA AREA SCHOOL, P.O. BOX 488, TEA, SD 57064 – 605-498-2700
Baccalaureate
sponsored
event):
•A sense of belonging(non-school
for all •A passion
for student success
in a global society •A relentless pursuit of student achievement
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Service is scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 13 at St. Nicholas Parish in Tea.
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Attention all K-6 theatre enthusiasts!
Join Creative Kid’s Theater for our free productions of
Meet us at the Tea Community Library for auditions on Monday, May 11 or Thursday, May 14 from
3:30-6:00. There’s no need to prepare anything; just bring yourself!
Everybody who auditions will be cast, so clear your schedules for our performances and rehearsals, which
will take place in the DEC gym:
The Tale of Tarzan
TARZAN
(Kids finishing grades K-2)
(Kids finishing grades 3-6)
Rehearsals: June 1-5 9:00-12:00
Rehearsals: June 8-12 9:00-12:00
Performances: June 5 2:00 &
Performances: June 12 2:00 &
7:00
7:00
We hope to see you there!
Email any questions or concerns you may have to
coleman.peterson3@gmail.com or send Creative Kid’s Theater a
message on Facebook or Instagram!
TEA AREA SCHOOL, P.O. BOX 488, TEA, SD 57064 – 605-498-2700
•A sense of belonging for all •A passion for student success in a global society •A relentless pursuit of student achievement