Leola School District 44-2, SD

Good evening! I hope this message finds you warm and well. The Leola School District intends on starting our school day at 8:15AM – our normal time – tomorrow, Friday, February 24th. If there are barriers preventing your child from arriving on time, please contact the main office. Have a good night!

On Saturday, February 25th, at 1:00PM in Frederick, the #2 Leola/Frederick Area Titans will play the #7 Aberdeen Christian Knights in the Second Round of Region 1B Girls Basketball. The winner of this game will play on Monday, February 27th, against the winner of #3 Northwestern Wildcats vs. #6 Wilmot Wolves in the Webster Armory. For an updated look at the tournament bracket, please click the link below: https://gobound.com/sd/sdhsaa/girlsbasketball/2022-23/brackets/h202207180727359647c3990783e9c4f#

The Leola School District will dismiss at 1:15PM today and implement at-home learning for Wednesday and Thursday. The AM preschool families may pick up their children at 12:30PM today (or at 1:15PM if communicated). At 1:15PM, all students will have met with their core teachers. Teachers have communicated expectations and have ensured laptops and power cords are sent home. Reminders about at-home learning: • Teachers available from 8:00-3:30PM • Students/teachers in grades 3-12 will utilize Loom and/or Zoom • JH/HS students will follow typical school day schedule • Student/teacher engagement and communication are expected • Attendance will be established through engagement and communication

Leola School District to celebrate School Board Recognition Week The Leola School District will join districts across the state to thank school board members for their leadership and service to our local school district and community during South Dakota School Board Recognition Week from February 20-24. This group is responsible for setting the vision of and goals for the district and strives to provide a quality education for our students. The school board also hires quality educators, adopts policies, and evaluates progress while always keeping the best interests of our students in mind. During School Board Recognition Week, the Leola School District invites students, staff and community members to take part in thanking its school board members. “As elected leaders, school board members serve as the link between the school and community members,” Superintendent [last name] said. “They work tirelessly for our students, staff and community.”

Region 1B High School Girls Basketball Update: Due to the severe weather in the forecast, the Second Round of Region 1B girls basketball games will now be played on Saturday, February 25th at the high seed. The Third Round of Region 1B girls basketball games will be now be played on Monday, February 27th in the Webster Armory. For the Second Round of Region 1B, the #2 Leola/Frederick Area Titans vs. #7 Aberdeen Christian Knights game will be played in Frederick, with a time yet to be determined. The winner of this game will play the winner of #3 Northwestern Wildcats vs. #6 Wilmot Wolves in the Webster Armory on Monday, February 27th.

Students who will enter the 7th and 8th grade in fall 2023, will have an opportunity to participate in free five-day career exploration camps this summer. Hosted on South Dakota college campuses, these camps will expose students to various career paths through fun, engaging and hands-on learning. Throughout the week, campers will spend time on university and technical college campuses and visit area businesses to see careers in action. By the end of camp, students will have a better understanding of themselves, their career interests and how their education prepares them for professions. Applications are due April 15 and limited to 100 campers per campus. https://ourdakotadreams.com/launch-your-dream/summer-camps/

The Waubay and Summit school districts have cancelled school for today, Wednesday, February 15th. Because of this, we will no longer host the basketball doubleheader in Frederick this evening. Girls high school basketball will now practice in Leola; boys high school basketball will now practice in Frederick. Tentative Basketball Schedule Update: Girls High School Basketball: On Friday, February 17th, @ Dupree Tigers (in Dupree) - JV/Varsity game at 2:30PM MT/3:30PM CT Boys High School Basketball: On Monday, February 20th, vs. Waubay/Summit Mustangs (in Frederick) - JV/Varsity game at 6:30PM

The school board meeting for Monday, February 13, will begin at 6 pm.

Happy National Counseling Week to Mrs. DeMent!

No classes will be held at Leola school on Friday, January 27th. We will do At Home Learning.

Lake Area Drone & Code Camp in Watertown on June 2, 2023

Good Evening. The Leola School will have a 10:00 am last start tomorrow, Tuesday, January 17th due to the blowing and drifting snow and to give time to clear roads. Reminder, on late start days there is no breakfast or AM preschool. Thank-you and stay safe!

Get Ready, Kids Heart Challenge is Coming Dear Leola Elementary families, Ms. Julie Boerhave will be live and in-person for our 2023 Kids Heart Challenge kickoff on Tuesday, January 24th, at 2:45PM! The Leola School District is getting ready to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge adventure with the American Heart Association, and we need your help! Over the next few weeks students will be learning about how to take care of their heart, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to have 40 students to complete Finn's Mission. HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED: 1. Go to www.heart.org/khc or Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/goto/LeolaElementarySchoolLeolaSD OR download the Kids Heart Challenge App for iPhone or Android to search for our school and sign up! 2. Complete Finn’s Mission – this will be your map! Your family will learn the lifesaving skills of Hands-only CPR and the FAST signs of a Stroke. For every $50 of lifesaving donations that students raise, they will earn a Mystery Gift too - It’s a surprise to see what’s inside! Why we support the American Heart Association: About 90% of people who suffer out-of hospital cardiac arrests don’t survive. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double, or even triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Ms. Julie Boerhave a heart survivor herself will be kicking off Our Kids Heart Challenge on Tuesday, January 24th at 2:45PM - so get a jump start today by registering your student online!

Good Afternoon! Please note Valley has a new link to our Leola gym home game viewing: https://www.youtube.com/@leolavalleylivesports/streams Come on out and enjoy some chili at the cook off at tonight's double header!

Dear Leola patrons, The Frederick School Board intends to “approve the dissolution of Leola/Frederick Sports Coop (VB and Boys/Girls BB)” today at 6:00PM in the FASD Library. You are invited to address the Frederick Area School Board during public comment. Please sign in with Mr. Kosters, Superintendent, by 5:45PM. Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes. Additionally, the Leola School District would like to provide transportation for those interested in attending the Frederick Area School Board’s meeting this evening. Transportation to Frederick will leave Leola at 5:00PM. If you are interested, please call our school office at 1-605-439-3142 before 4:00PM today to reserve your spot.

Good Afternoon, Leola Families. We were just informed that the Frederick School Board will be voting on Monday to dissolve the Leola/Frederick Sports Coop for volleyball & girls and boys basketball starting the 2023-2024 school year. We are not in favor of this proposal and encourage patrons to communicate with Frederick administration or attend Monday's board meeting at the Frederick School. In order to participate in public comment sign in with the superintendent prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers will be taken in order of sign in and are limited to 3 minutes. If you have further questions or concerns, please call Mr. Flemmer or Ms. Myer at the school.

Tonight's double-header basketball games against Wilmot in Frederick have been postponed. A new date has not been set as of yet. Girls basketball practice will be in Frederick. Boys basketball practice will be in Leola.

Good Morning Leola Families! Reminder of this morning's Flapjacks with Family and Friends for our K-12 students. Stop in and warm up with some flapjacks with your child. This runs from 7:45-8:15 am with Gingerbread House building for our Pre-K through 5th grade students following. And, as today is our student's last day of 2022, the Leola School staff would like to wish each and every one a safe and happy holiday.

Hello, Leola Families- Flapjacks with Families/Friends has been postponed to Tuesday, December 20 from 7:45-8:15 for all PreK-12th grade families. The Family Gingerbread House Making Party for PreK-5th grade students and families will also take place on Tuesday from 8:15 to around 9:30. Please stay safe and warm!

Due to blizzard conditions predicted through tomorrow, the Leola School will be closed Friday, December 16th. Reminder, teachers will be checking in with students either via email, Google Classroom, Class Dojo, or Seesaw with learning activities or to answer question if or when students are available. Please stay safe and warm!