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As we move into April, spring has officially started along with the 4th quarter of the school

year. It appears that the difficult weather pattern that started in January and went through

the beginning of March has begun to change as we have had some nice weather recently.

March definitely came in like a lion and appears to be going out like a lamb. The snow

disappearing has brought some new challenges as bus routes and activities have had to be

adjusted due to the flooding that has taken place throughout the district and the surrounding

area. Hopefully we can get into a weather pattern that brings us sunshine and warmer

temperatures to finish out the school year.

2019 Drivers’ Education: The Oldham-Ramona School District will be offering Drivers’ Education to students who will be turning 14 years old before January 1, 2019. The class will begin on Tuesday, May 28th and will end on Monday, June 10th. Class will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will end at 11:00 a.m. with driving to follow after the class time. Mr. Koster will teach both the classroom and driving parts of the class. Students are required to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving time. The cost for the class and driving time is $225. Please contact the school at 482-8244 for more information. Legislative Session is Over: The 2019 South Dakota Legislative Session has come to a conclusion with there being a few bills yet for Governor Noem to decide whether to sign or veto. There were a large number of bills that were introduced during this past legislative session with many of them involving education in some form. As usual, one of the major issues facing public schools dealt with the amount of funding that schools would receive. The legislature approved a 2.5% increase for state aid in general education. An update of the bills that affect K-12 education can be found at on the ASBSD website: http://asbsd.org/index.php/services/billtracker-2/ Every Kid, Every Day Michael Fischer, Superintendent

220 West 2nd Street, Ramona, SD 57054

Phone: (605) 482-8244 Fax: (605) 482-8282

“Providing students the opportunities and facilities to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.”

The Ant and the Grasshopper:

Aesop’s fables are short stories with big meanings, the story of the ant and grasshopper is no different. In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart's content. An Ant passed by, bearing along with great toil an ear of corn he was taking to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," said the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," said the Ant, "and recommend you to do the same." "Why bother about winter?" said the Grasshopper; "we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant went on its way and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found itself dying of hunger, while it saw the Ant distributing every day corn and grain from the stores they had collected in the summer. Then the Grasshopper knew: It is best to prepare for the days of necessity. (Story taken from:

http://www.taleswithmorals.com/aesop-fable-the-ant-and-the-grasshopper.htm.) Over the next few weeks, students in the middle and high school will begin setting up their class schedule for next year. These classes are like the Ant’s corn, which prepared it for necessity, survival, and life. Granted, many students are unsure of what their future looks like, but this is no reason to emulate the Grasshopper. As all of us know, some winters are worse than others. What does it hurt to be over prepared like the Ant? I highly encourage all of the students to take classes that challenge them and prepare them for an uncertain future. Challenging does not always have to mean more work, sometimes it is a class that gets us out of our comfort zone and helps us become even more well-rounded individuals and citizens. After all, the Ant was so prepared he was able to help his fellow ants.

March Highlights/Kudos:

March started out with the eighth grade students successfully completing their National Assessment of

Education Progress on March 5. This test compares our students with students from around the nation. Next, students

participated in Tri-School Band on March 12 in Rutland. Mrs. Misar stated. “Dr. Wallace was able to bring out the

musician in all of the students and prepared an amazing concert! Students worked hard and played their hearts out. It

is so much fun to see their growth!” Parent teacher conferences were on March 21. The Dakota Players Children’s

Theatre was here the week of March 25-29, with two wonderful performances on the 29. Finally, after being snowed

out, the National Honors Society was able to host their annual blood drive. Thank you to all those who donated.

Athletic Notes:

Track season is off and running. The ORR co-head coaches, Jason Hanson and Marie Anderson, are looking

forward to a great season. The initial numbers for the combined 6-12 ORR track team are above 50. The first meet is

April 2, but I would not hold my breath unless there is a great deal of melting and drying between when I write this and

April 2. Good luck to the Raider track team.

Important and Upcoming Dates:

April 2 = Varsity Track meet at Flandreau starting at 4:00 PM.

April 10 = Junior High Oral Interp in Arlington, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

April 15 = ORR Athletic Awards Ceremony at 6:30 in Rutland, Co-op board meeting at 5:00 PM.

April 27 = ORR Prom in Ramona. Grand March at 7:00 PM and Dance from 8-11:00 PM.

May 6 = All School Play and Spring Chorus Concert.

May 7 = MS/HS Awards Night and Spring Band Concert.

May 8 = Concussion Testing for grades 6-10 and Physicals in Ramona for the 2019-20 sports seasons.

May 14 = Elementary Spring Concert.

May 18 = Graduation at 2:00 PM in Ramona.

May 23 = Last Day of School.

Go Raiders!

Mr. Andrew Johnson

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday March 31 April 1

2

*No Preschool

*Preschool Sign-

Up

CPR Class Oldham Gym 7:30pm

3

4

*JH Track Meet in Flandreau 4:00 pm

5

*Friday School /

Teacher Work Day *Preschool Sign Up

Day #2 from

8:00-11:40 am *AARP Safe Driving

Course in MP Room

8:30am-12:30pm

6

Varsity Track Meet in Elkton 9:00am

7

*Clever Clovers 4-H 3:00 pm MP Room

8

*MORE Meeting 6:00 pm OR MP Room

9

Varsity Track Meet in Chester 4:00 pm

10

JH Oral Interp

Meet in Arlington

11 K-6 Kids Kollege

at Salem

Prairie Valley Reading Council Awards Night at Ramona Gym 6:30pm

12

*SCHOOL

TODAY!

13

Varsity Track Meet in Garretson 9:30am

14

15

*Athletic Awards Night in Rutland 6:30pm

16

Varsity Track Meet in Howard 1:30pm

17

*May Newsletter items due to kim.hyland@k12.sd.us

18

*Zoomobile!

10:30 am-2:00

pm *Last day to

sign up for

Prom and

After Prom

Party!

19

**NO

SCHOOL**

20

M.O.R.E. Easter Egg Hunt in Ramona 2:00pm

21

22

**NO

SCHOOL**

23

Varsity Track Meet in Estelline 1:30pm

24

25

JH Track Meet in Elkton time TBD

26

*SCHOOL

TODAY!

27

ORR Prom at OR Grand March 7pm Dance 8:00-11:00pm

After Prom at Skyzone

28 29

JH Track Meet in Chester 4:00pm

30

Varsity Track Meet in Volga 4:00pm

May 1

May 2

JH Track Meet in DeSmet 3:00pm

May 3

*Friday School /

Teacher Work Day Varsity Track Meet in Sioux Falls at Howard Wood- Participants & times TBD

May 4

Varsity Track Meet in Sioux Falls at Howard Wood- Participants & times TBD

B R E A K F A S T Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1

Muffins or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

2

French Toast or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

3

Pancakes or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

4

Donut or Cereal & Toast,

Fruit, Juice, Milk

5

Friday School/

Teacher Work Day

8

Pancake Saus. Stick or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

9

Breakfast Croissant or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

10

Scrambled Eggs or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

11

Long John or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

12

Muffin or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

15

Bagel or Breakfast Bar or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

16

Pancakes or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

17

Biscuits & Gravy or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

18

Cinnamon Roll or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

19

NO

SCHOOL

22

NO

SCHOOL

23

Sausage, Egg, & Hash Brown or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

24

Muffin or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

25

Donut or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

26

Donut or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

29

Pancakes or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

30

Scrambled Eggs or Cereal & Toast, Fruit, Juice, Milk

L U N C H

1

Chicken Patty on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

2

Sloppy Joe on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

3

Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes,

Salad Bar, Milk Milk

4

Pizza, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar Milk

7

NO SCHOOL

5

Friday School/

Teacher Work Day

8

NO SCHOOL

8

Hamburger on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

9

Chicken Wrap, Veggies, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

10

Soft Shell Taco, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

Milk

11

Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes,

Salad Bar, Milk

12

Hot Ham & Cheese on Bun, Veggie, Fruit,

Salad Bar, Milk

15

Hot Dog on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

16

Spaghetti, Garlic Toast, Beans, Fruit,

Salad Bar, Milk

17

Pizza Crunchers, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

Fruit

18

Chicken Noodle Casserole,

Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

19

NO

SCHOOL

22

NO

SCHOOL

23

BBQ Chicken on Bun, Veggie,

Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

24

Corn Dog, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

25

Walking Taco, Veggie,

Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

26

Cheeseburger on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar,

Milk

29

Mr. Rib on Bun, Veggie, Fruit, Salad Bar, Milk

30

Chicken Pot Pie, Fruit,

Salad Bar, Milk

OLDHAM-RAMONA SCHOOL * 2019 Menu

*Breakfast is served from 7:50-8:05 am. Please make sure students are headed down to the lunch room right away so there’s time to eat!

*In order to stay within the state guidelines, breakfast can be either cereal & toast, fruit & milk or the entrée of the day, fruit, & milk. It cannot be both and stay within

the caloric guidelines the state has made mandatory.

*REMINDER – Children eligible to receive lunch at free or reduced price are also eligible to receive breakfast at the same rate.

Thank you Connie Bickett for the donation to Scholastic Book Club. We received our book "Spring According to

Humphrey". We are hoping it will bring a little spring to us.

AARP Smart Driver Class

Friday, April 5

(Alternate Date: Friday, April 12, if inclement weather)

8:30 am-12:30 pm

Rolls, coffee, and juice will be provided.

Please call Kim to sign up

at 482-8244 (Oldham-Ramona School).

THE M.O.R.E. Group is excited to offer the AARP Smart Driver class for adults! The class is a four-hour instructional class stressing the continuing changes which have occurred since older Americans began to drive and will focus on strategies and practices that can make us safe drivers now and in the future. M.O.R.E. will make this class available at no cost to those attending. The class is available to both members and non-members. Enrollment will be limited to 20. The class will be taught by Ramona High School graduate Roger Schaffer at the Oldham-Ramona School in Ramona! All area adults are invited! Contact your insurance agent to see if this class will decrease your insurance costs!

NEWSLETTER INFO

The newsletters and other items can be found on the school website:

https://oldhamramona.k12.sd.us/

As part of an effort to reduce costs, we would appreciate residents being able to access the newsletter

via the website or have the newsletter emailed directly to you! Just call Kim at 605-482-8244 to get on

the email list! If you need the newsletter to be delivered via the regular mail, please call the office and

ask to be put on that list. Thanks!

Oldham-Ramona School District 39-5 Home of the Raiders 220 W. 2nd St. Ramona, SD 57054

PROM/AFTER PROM Prom will be on Saturday, April 27, in Ramona, Grand March is at 7:00pm and the dance is from 8:00-11:00 pm. The After Prom Party will start at 11:00 pm, with students heading to Sky Zone in Sioux Falls Please note that Sparkle & Sass in Madison does tux rentals!

Dakota Players and

M.O.R.E. present:

Treasure Hunt

March 29th

Matinee at 1:00 pm

Evening Performance

at 7:00 pm

Both in Oldham