New Underwood School District 51-3

December 5th, 2023 Menu for the week: Tuesday 5th Breakfast: Banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Sandwich Wrap, baked beans, fruit Wednesday 6th Breakfast: Banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Sandwich Wrap, baked beans, fruit Thursday 7th Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Corn dogs, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the week: Tuesday 5th Assembly K-5th 1:30 Assembly 6th – 12th 2:25pm MS Wrestling Tournament at Douglas 4pm Bus Time 2:45 Thursday 7th Fruit sales delivered MS Wrestling at Custer 4pm Bus Time 2:00 Friday 8th Wrestling at Monument (Rapid City) Tiger Basketball with Edgemont 5pm 2 quarters Boys’ JV at 5:00 followed by Girls’ Varsity and Boys’ Varsity Saturday 9th Tiger Basketball at Dupree 2pm Bus Time 11:30 Boys’ C Game at 2:00 followed by Boys’ JV, Girls’ Varsity and Boys’ Varsity

Students in the 8th grade Ag Exploration class recently learned about livestock feeding and feeds. They calculated protein percentages in feeds, visited FMG Feed & Seed to learn how to read feed labels, and created their own (edible) feed mixes.

Christmas Concert season is here once again! Students have been working hard to prepare another fun concert for you. Here are a few notes to remember for the concerts! Elementary Christmas Concert - Monday, December 4th at 6:00 PM Middle and High School Christmas Concert - Tuesday, December 12th at 6:00 PM Students are to dress in their concert best. All clothing attire needs to be appropriate and must adhere to school dress code including No Hats. Elementary music students meet their teachers in the little gym at 5:45. Please keep coats and hats with families. Students are not to be dropped off early. 5th Grade Band students should be in the band room by 5:30 ready to warm-up. Middle and High School Choir students report to the little gym by 5:40 PM. - No phones, coats, hats, etc. Middle and High School Band students report to the band room with instruments ready to go at 5:30 PM

On October 20th, members of the National Honor Society chapter organized a 'Bowls for Bonnie' fundraising event for Bonnie Griffin, a long-time member of our New Underwood community. Through sales of soup, desserts, and 50/50 raffle tickets, the students raised $3,975.00 to help with her medical expenses. These funds were deposited into her medical fund account at 1st Interstate Bank in New Underwood. Pictured are Laurel Venhuizen (1st Interstate Bank), Linkin Ballard (NHS President), and Hailey Wright (NHS Vice President).

November 20th, 2023 Menu for the week: Monday 20th Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Hamburger, smiley fries, fruit Tuesday 21st Breakfast: Choice of banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Tacos, corn, refried beans, fruit Wednesday 22nd Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Orange or Teriyaki Chicken, stir fry veggies, fruit Activities for the week: Monday 20th MS Girls Basketball at Wall 6pm Bus Time 5pm Tuesday 21st MS Girls Basketball with St. Paul 4pm MS Wrestling Dual at Spearfish 4pm Bus time BOE Meeting at 6:30pm Wednesday 22nd Early Release 1:30 Thursday 23rd No School/Office Closed Friday 24th Office Closed 1. There will be a meeting in Miss Oleson's room right after school, on Monday, November 20th for all 7th - 12th grade students who are interested in participating in basketball cheer. If you are interested in cheering, but cannot make it to the meeting, please contact Miss Oleson. 2. Student Council Meeting November 21 at 7:15, Mrs. Condon's Room (Room 12)

🌟 Celebrating Integrity: Our TIGER WAY Students of the Month for October! 🌟 Let's give a roaring round of applause to Tommy Studt and Wil Tussing for their outstanding display of integrity! Tommy and Wil shine brightly as beacons of honesty and trustworthiness within our school community. Their commitment to doing what's right, even when it's tough, sets an inspiring example for their peers and all of us to follow.

November 14th, 2023 Menu for the week: Tuesday 14th Breakfast: Muffin, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Nachos, corn, refried beans, fruit Wednesday 15th Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 16th Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, fruit, juice Lunch: Chili, corn bread, fresh veggies, fruit Activities for the week: Tuesday 14th High School Girls’ Basketball meeting at 4:00 in Mr. Entwisle’s room MS Wrestling Dual at Hot Springs 4:30pm Bus Time 2:00 Thursday 16th MS Girls Basketball at Kadoka 4:30 Bus Time 3:00pm Friday 17th 6th-12th Friday School MS Sport Pictures Starting at 10 MS GBB with Edgemont 1:00pm MS Wrestling at Sturgis 4pm Bus Time 2:00 Saturday 18th Elementary Basketball Games 1. There will be a meeting in Miss Oleson's room right after school, on Monday, November 20th for all 7th - 12th grade students who are interested in participating in basketball cheer. If you are interested in cheering, but cannot make it to the meeting, please contact Miss Oleson.

Douglas and New Underwood School K-8th wrestling.

Please join us for our Veterans Day Celebration! Thursday, November 9th at 10 am New Underwood High School Gym

November 8th, 2023 Menu for the week: Monday 6th Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich, smiley fries, fruit Tuesday 7th Breakfast: banana, lemon or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, corn, black beans, fruit Wednesday 8th Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Patties, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 9th Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice Lunch: French Toast, hashbrown, sausage, fruit, juice 1. Activities for the week: Tuesday 7th – MS Wrestling Tournament at Newell Bus Time 2:15pm Thursday 9th – 6th-12th Fruit sales end Veteran’s Day Program at 10:00am Friday 10th – Elementary Basketball Game Saturday. The school office will be closed in observance of Veterans Day. 11th – Elementary Basketball 2. Fruit sales close on November 9th. Please make sure you add all your sales to myfruitsale.com.

November 7th, 2023 Menu for the week: Monday 6th Breakfast: Cereal, string cheese, fruit, juice Lunch: Pulled Pork Sandwich, smiley fries, fruit Tuesday 7th Breakfast: banana, lemon or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, corn, black beans, fruit Wednesday 8th Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken Patties, mashed potatoes and gravy, fruit Thursday 9th Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit, juice Lunch: French Toast, hashbrown, sausage, fruit, juice 1. Activities for the week: Tuesday 7th – MS Wrestling Tournament at Newell Bus Time 2:15pm Thursday 9th – 6th-12th Fruit sales end Veteran’s Day Program at 10:00am Friday 10th – Elementary Basketball Game Saturday 11th – Elementary Basketball 2. Fruit sales close on November 9th. Please make sure you add all your sales to myfruitsale.com.

The New Underwood School District is looking for a head track and field coach for the 2024 season. The application can be found on the school district website under the employment tab at www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us. Complete the application and send it along with any other requested documents to Brandi.Ballard@k12.sd.us or call 605-754-6485 for more information. Position will be open until filled. The New Underwood School District is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

November 2nd, 2023 Menu for the week: 11/2 Breakfast: pancakes, sausage, fruit Lunch: Pizza, salad, fruit The Homework Center for today will be in Mrs. Sether’s room with Ms. Sprague. 1. Activities for the week: 11/3 – Elementary Basketball Camp K-2nd 9-10, 3rd- 5th 10-11:15 MS Basketball with Wall 4pm The A game will be played at 4 and the B at 5 11/4 – MS Wrestling Tournament at Hill City 10:00am 2. We need your Veteran photos! We are adding to our presentation for our annual Veteran’s Day Program at New Underwood School. If you have a photo that you would like added to the slideshow, please send the photo along with the name of the Veteran and their branch of service. We are truly humbled to have so many men and women that have made such great sacrifices living in our area! Please send information so that all our Veterans can be honored. You can drop your picture and information in the school office or email Brittany. Condon@k12.sd.us November 6, 2023, at the latest. Thank you for your support! New Underwood Student Council The Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 am.

November 1st, 2023 Menu for the week: 11/1 Breakfast: Omelet, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Sandwich Wrap, baked beans, fruit 11/2 Breakfast: pancakes, sausage, fruit Lunch: Pizza, salad, fruit The Homework Center for today will be in Mrs. Sether’s room with Ms. Sprague. 1. Activities for the week: 11/1 – Juniors will be taking their ASVAB test Wednesday morning at 8:00am 11/3 – Elementary Basketball Camp K-2nd 9-10, 3rd- 5th 10-11:15 MS Basketball with Wall 4pm The A game will be played at 4 and the B at 5 11/4 – MS Wrestling Tournament at Hill City 10:00am 2. We need your Veteran photos! We are adding to our presentation for our annual Veteran’s Day Program at New Underwood School. If you have a photo that you would like added to the slideshow, please send the photo along with the name of the Veteran and their branch of service. We are truly humbled to have so many men and women that have made such great sacrifices living in our area! Please send information so that all our Veterans can be honored. You can drop your picture and information in the school office or email Brittany. Condon@k12.sd.us November 6, 2023, at the latest. Thank you for your support! New Underwood Student Council The Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 am.

October's Tiger Way for New Underwood Elementary School is Integrity. Integrity is demonstrating honesty and making the choice to do the right thing. Nominees for Tiger Way: Integrity are Korbyn Hendrix, Taylor Tivis, Tessa Henriksen, Ryan Moser, Nikkita Kerchenko and Molly Stangle. Recipients of the Tiger Way: Integrity award went to Taylor Tivis and Nikkita Kerchenko. Congratulations to all nominees!

Hello! Just a friendly reminder that the Booster Club will host a hot coco stop tomorrow evening for trick or treaters. Thank you!

Good morning New Underwood School Families. Due to black ice and several accidents near our community we will have a 10 am start today, October 26th. We will give crews time to clear the roads and allow for conditions to improve. Thank you!

October 25th, 2023 1. Menu for Week Monday 23rd Breakfast: Cereal, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Beef stroganoff, dinner roll, green beans, fruit Tuesday 24th Breakfast: Banana, lemon, or blueberry bread, yogurt, fruit, juice Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, corn, fruit Wednesday 25th Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, fruit, juice Lunch: Chicken teriyaki, rice, steamed veggies, fruit Thursday 26th Breakfast: French toast, sausage patty, fruit, juice Lunch: Hot ham and cheese, baked beans, fruit The Homework Center for today after school will be in Mrs. Sether’s Room with Ms. Sprague. 2. Activities for the week: 10/24 Picture Retake Volleyball at Philip 6pm Bus Time 4pm 10/26 Football Quarter Finals TBA 10/27 Elementary Basketball Camp K-2nd 9-10, 3rd- 5th 10-11:15 10/28 Elementary Basketball Camp K-2nd 9-10, 3rd- 5th 10-11:15 MS Basketball Tournament Philip 10am Bus Time 8 3. We need your Veteran photos! We are adding to our presentation for our annual Veteran’s Day Program at New Underwood School. If you have a photo that you would like added to the slideshow, please send the photo along with the name of the Veteran and their branch of service. We are truly humbled to have so many men and women that have made such great sacrifices living in our area! Please send information so that all our Veterans can be honored. You can drop your picture and information in the school office or email Brittany. Condon@k12.sd.us November 6, 2023, at the latest. Thank you for your support! New Underwood Student Council The Veteran’s Day Program will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 10:00 am. 4. High School Rodeo Team members, please stop by the library to pick up your rodeo calendars to sell. Mrs. Rodenbaugh already has members wanting more calendars to sell and wants to make sure everyone gets their first 6 before I send any more extras out. She is running low! 5. Rodeo Club meeting Friday at 6pm at the New Underwood Rodeo grounds. 6. There will be a HS Wrestling meeting Thursday after school in the Tiger Den for any girls or boys interested in wrestling.

The New Underwood School District is looking for paraprofessional for the 2023-2024 school year. Duties may include but are not limited to student supervision while in class and during arrival/dismissal/recess/lunch times, and one on one student support. The application can be found on the school district website under the employment tab at www.newunderwood.k12.sd.us. Complete the application and send it along with any other requested documents to Katie.Albers@k12.sd.us or call 605-754-6485 for more information. Position will be open until filled. The New Underwood School District is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

ATTENTION NEW UNDERWOOD SCHOOL PARENTS/GUARDIANS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR ONLY Effective November 1, 2023, the New Underwood School District will be covering the cost of meals for students that are currently required to pay; this includes breakfasts and lunches (exclusive to enrolled K-12 students only). This option will only be offered for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. Accounts will revert to their original status for the 2024-2025 school year. In addition to free meals, all fees associated with online credit card and/or e-check payments will be waived for the 2023-2024 school year. Please Note: Students who take an extra milk will still be required to have money on their account; extra milk will not be free. Please call the office with any questions. Account balances will be carried to next school year for continuing students. No refunds will be given unless requested in writing and will be done at the end of the school year. Thank you, Amanda Trople Business Manager