Today is the first day of National School Counseling Week!
This years theme is “Helping Students Dream Big”
Whatever our Blue Dragons need to be successful at school - whether it is learning how to stay motivated, having positive relationships with classmates, advocating for themselves, or overcoming barriers - we are here for it!
#NSCW23
#SDSCA23
Stop in to preview the 7th & 8th grade science fair TODAY from 12:30-3:00pm in the school gym. Families and community members are welcome!
The 4th graders had a chance to show their Pen Pals their Christmas Around the world suitcases.
3rd Grade has been working on Bio- Poems.
Here is the one we wrote as a whole class for our mascot the Blue Dragon!
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Junior High Girls and JH Boys Basketball GAMES scheduled for Saturday February 4, 2023, at Sioux Valley have been CANCELLED.
“Life is not wins and losses.
Life is wins and LESSONS.”
That was the Wellness Wednesday lesson learned with Terry Liggins and DJ with Hurdle Life Coach today.
Today is a gift!
Students were engaged, smiling, thinking, and feeling with powerful lessons about life and resilience. Lessons that were taught with heart, hip hop, and art!
Ask your student about their notes from todays lessons.
Making wellness a priority in high school is a great set up for success in college, work, and beyond!
DJ sharing the message of “No Suicide”
https://youtu.be/-HWFkHapup0
Terry sharing his story “Far Fetched”
https://youtu.be/SmtILITUpio
YOU are a Diamond! Be a GEM! (Go the Extra Mile)!
To learn more about how to be well and hurdle, join us again on Feb. 15!
https://hurdlelifecoachfoundation.org/
Reminder that Parent-Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday February 1st from 2-6pm and again on Wednesday February 8th from 4-6pm. You can sign up for MS/HS conferences here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YVEqwUVu5mm1ByQvLrH6jcJSogH6M_McyNW35FAWT4Y/edit?usp=sharing
Saturdays Big East Conference Tournament Girls BB Games will be live streamed:
2:00...Garretson vs McCook Central.
3:30...Sioux Valley vs Flandreau.
Livestream https://youtube.com/live/h9nIfkKmQ_k
Saturday January 28, 2023...BEC Tournament at Sioux Valley. 3rd & 4th Place Game...Garretson vs McCook Central-Montrose...2:00. BEC Championship Game...Sioux Valley vs Flandreau...3:30.
We will send out livestream information when we receive it.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Junior High Girls and JH Boys Basketball GAMES scheduled for Saturday January 28, 2023, at Sioux Valley have been POSTPONED.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
Because of wintery conditions Garretson won't be attending the Wagner Wrestling Tournament Saturday January 28, 2023.
Friday January 27, 2023 BEC Semifinal Game Garretson vs Flandreau at Flandreau...7:30.
Livestream = https://fliers.liveticket.tv/
With a win Garretson will play at 4:30 in Sioux Valley. With a loss Garretson will play at 3:00 in Sioux Valley.
At a special meeting January 25th, the Garretson School Board authorized an opt out election to be held on March 21. https://superintendentgjohnson.net/2023/01/26/garretson-school-board-authorizes-opt-out-election/
You can't pour from an empty cup.
Take time to play, practice mindfulness, & connect with yourself.
Journal, meditate and do something that brings you joy.
Practice self-compassion and be gentle with yourself.
Invest in yourself today; your future self will thank you for it!
Tomorrow, during the Wrestling Triangular and Boys Basketball Game, the Junior Class will have a spaghetti feed. All donations go to the their prom fund! Thank you
Tuesday January 24, 2023 Region 2A One Act Play Contests at Canton. Garretson performs at 4:15. All Plays will be performed in the Carnegie Center for the Arts at Canton High School.
Triangular Wrestling Times for Tuesday January 24, 2023 have changed:
5:00...Sioux Falls Lincoln vs Parkston. 6:00...Garretson vs Parkston. 7:00...Garretson vs Sioux Falls Lincoln.
Wrestling Parents Night will take place immediately following our Match with Parkston.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
The Postponed Junior High Girls Basketball games scheduled with Dell Rapids St. Mary's on Thursday January 19, 2023, have been RE-SCHEDULED for Tuesday January 24, 2023. Garretson at DRSMs starting at 3:30.
MS/HS Parent-Teacher Conferences will be Feb. 1st from 2-6pm and Feb. 8th from 4-6pm. Emails were sent to all parents with a link to sign up. If you have any questions or need help signing up please contact Mr. McGregor.
Good morning! School will be on time today, January 20. Busses will run where possible. If you are on a route and know that it is impassable, please call your driver to let them know. Take it slow, keep it safe!