Panther 2200 South 5

th Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57105 June 2017

Patrick Henry

phone

numbers

Main Office

367-7639

Fax

367-7693

Counselors

Office

367-8443

Cafeteria

367-7642

From the Principal…

As the year winds down, I reflect on how quickly another year has

come and gone! We have enjoyed many successes throughout the

school year with students excelling in their academics and extracurricu-

lar activities at the local, state and national level! We truly have an

amazing student body! None of this success would be possible without the support

of you, the parents. Thank you for scheduling appointments and vacations around

the school calendar to minimize absences. Most of all, thank you for supporting and

working collaboratively with all of us to make your child’s educational experience as

meaningful as possible!

We are sending 385 amazing 8th grade students to our local high schools and

preparing to welcome 390 6th graders. I believe that Patrick Henry is a special place

and hope that all of you find it to be nothing less than a great experience as well.

Incoming 6th graders may choose to get a jump on the middle school experience

by participating in one of our Running Start sessions this summer. A registration form

for Running Start is in this issue. We request that all incoming 6th grade students

participate in our formal WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) orientation which will be

held on August 24th from 8:25-12:30 . Students should line up outside the main

door and will be led in to the building for the orientation. Our Panther Preview Day

and PST for students and parents will be held Thursday, August 31st from 12:00-8:30

p.m. Finally, I must express how thankful I am to have been blessed to work with all of

the great families of Patrick Henry. As many of you know, I am retiring at the end of

June and therefore, am leaving PHMS. I will take many fond memories with me as I

leave!

Wishing future success for all of you!

Darryl Walker, Principal

June 1st - Last Day Of School for Students

Planning for the Future

By Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent

Whether you grew up here and just never left, ended up here by “accident,” or made a conscious decision to call Sioux Falls your home, I would challenge anyone to find a better community to live and raise a family. As a recent transplant – but a proud one, at that - it is safe to say Sioux Falls is a rare gem – “a diamond in the

rough,” as the phrase goes.

The purposeful way in which members of this community embrace diversity, put the needs of the less fortunate ahead of their own, serve as “big brother” by watching out for others before watching out for themselves is something special. Sioux Falls has created a culture of caring without making it

seem like work.

Make no mistake, there is much work being done – among the business community, by non-profit organizations that support specific needs, by teachers, parents and all of those in a position to create and sustain a thriving community. Sioux Falls answers the call to many needs with a progressive and

caring attitude.

Moreover, it is my hope that the community will respond yet again as your public schools set out to define their future. While school districts across the country scramble to “save” their schools from declining enrollment, the vibrant Sioux Falls economy has created the opposite issue for South Da-kota’s largest city. Student enrollment has consistently increased by 300-500 students each year for the last several years and incoming Kindergarten classes are markedly larger than exiting senior clas-

ses.

While the schools are not currently cramped for space, it will not be long before we notice there is less-than-adequate learning environment from a space perspective. Less progressive communities

would call this a problem. Sioux Falls calls this an opportunity.

We have been mentioning enrollment and future facility needs in public meetings for the past year and, within the next year or so, will begin more focused conversations. There are many possibilities to consider. Nothing is assumed. Will enrollment require a new school – or schools? Will online

learning eliminate over-crowding? Will specialized spaces be the way of the future?

These are questions we will seek to answer over the next few years as we plan for the future with our

community. Just as Sioux Falls has done so many times before, I am confident there will be stake-

holders willing to bring their ideas to the table. Sioux Falls’ culture of caring makes the community

conversation one in which I look forward to participating.

We would like to invite you of our annual Panther Preview Day which will be

taking place on Thursday, August 31st

from 12:00-8:30 p.m. Teachers will be

available star4ng at 1:00. Parents and students are invited to come pick up

their new schedule, meet their teachers, find their locker, take school

pictures, and check out the addi4onal informa4on that will be available

by various groups such as our athle4cs department, PTA, the A6er School

Program, Child Nutri4on, and more.

PANTHERPREVIEWDAY!

WEBORIENTATION

WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Orientation Day is for ALL incoming sixth

grade students. WEB Orientation is a beneficial experience for all

6th grade students. WEB is only for students. Parents will have other

times to get acquainted at Patrick Henry. Mark August 24th on your

calendar now and plan to be at Patrick Henry that morning.Parents/

guardians should have their son or daughter at the front doors by the

flagpole at 8:25 a.m. The orientation will be finished at 12:30

p.m., so parents/guardians may pick-up their son or daughter near the

main entrance at that time. WEB Orientation will be a welcoming,

exciting, and fun start for our new sixth grade students. If your

child needs accommodations, please contact the Mrs. Pope at 605-367-

7639 or by email kathryn.pope@k12.sd.us.

June 1st is the last day of school. Medica>ons in the Health Office must go

home that day or may be picked up by a parent on June 2nd. This applies to

all medica>ons – those given daily, those given only as needed and those given in case of

emergencies. They can go home with your child, but they do not always come to get

them as requested. Please check with your child when they return home that last day of

school. If your child does not bring them home, stop in the office on June 2nd to get the

medica>ons. If not picked up, these will be destroyed as we cannot keep them over the

summer for the next year.

Nurse Heidi 367-7639

**Please remember that new medica>on sheets with orders, parent signatures and

doctor signatures are required again in the fall.

From the Nurse’s Desk

Private Teachers

Middle school is a great >me for students to

be taking lessons from a private teacher. If

you are interested in a private teacher,

please contact one of the band directors.

Percussion S4ck Bags

Percussion students will once again be asked to

provide a s>ck bag. You will be receiving a leCer

some>me this summer regarding specifics. If you

do not already have a s>ck bag and would like to

get one sooner rather than later, please contact

one of the directors.

Patrick Henry Marching Band

PatrickHenryhasamarchingband

thatrehearsesbeforeschooltwo

morningsperweek.Theseasonbegins

rightawayinthefallandculminates

withusmarchingintheFestivalof

BandsParadeindowntownSiouxFalls

onSaturday,October7.Signupforthe

marchingbandwilloccurinschoolthe

-irstweekofschool,althoughany

percussionistsinterestedshouldemail

Mr.Pedersonat

Gary.Pederson@k12.sd.usastherewill

bearehearsalpriortothestartofthe

schoolyear.Thisisagreatwaytoget

startedinbandandtogettoknow

studentsfromotherclasses.

BAND NEWSMiddleSchoolAll-StateBand

Auditions

This past year, Patrick Henry had

28 students accepted into the SD Middle

School All State Band; once again the

highest number in the state. We highly

encourage students to try out. These au-

di>ons involve prac>cing and performing

selected scales and etudes specific to

their instrument. The audi>ons are rec-

orded at PHMS (in most cases) in Novem-

ber and early December. They are then

submiCed to be judged. Results are post-

ed in January. Those who are selected

prepare special music for an All-State

concert in Pierre on the first Saturday in

March. Audi4on music is now available.

If your child is interested in trying out and

has not yet received the audi>on material

from us, you may visit sdmea.net and

print it off yourself. If you have any ques-

>ons, you may email one of the band di-

rectors. We check our email regularly

during the summer.

Summer Prac4ce Record

It is very important to keep playing throughout the summer. PHMS students are given extra credit in the fall for summer practice records. Make your own practice calendar marking your

summer practice hours, have it signed by a parent/guardian, and bring it in the first week of school. Keep practicing!

Patrick Henry Bingo

A book with more than 300 pages

Title:

A book you loved when A book you loved when A book you loved when A book you loved when you were youngeryou were youngeryou were youngeryou were younger

Title:

A sequel to another

book

Title:

A book chosen be-

cause of the cover

Title:

A book recom-A book recom-A book recom-A book recom-

mended by a mended by a mended by a mended by a

friendfriendfriendfriend

Title:

A book whose author

has the letter “N” in

their name

Title:

Read 30 minutes straight OUTSIDE

Title:

A non-fiction book

Title:

A book with a one word

4tle

Title:

A magazine or newspa-

per article

Title:

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Read Any

book

Title:

FREE SPACE

A funny book

Title:

A poetry book or verse A poetry book or verse A poetry book or verse A poetry book or verse novelnovelnovelnovel

Title:

Get a public library

librarian’s signature

Librarian signature:

A mystery bookA mystery bookA mystery bookA mystery book

Title:

A book set in a different A book set in a different A book set in a different A book set in a different countrycountrycountrycountry

Title:

Read Any

book

Title:

A fantasy bookA fantasy bookA fantasy bookA fantasy book

Title:

Read with a flash-

light

Title:

A book that is more

than 10 years old

Title:

Read Any

book

Title:

A scary bookA scary bookA scary bookA scary book

Title:

A book with a number in A book with a number in A book with a number in A book with a number in

the titlethe titlethe titlethe title

Title:

Name: __________________________________________ Grade in 2016-17:________________

Enjoy summer reading and earn a breakfast party while you read and play BINGO. Choose books to read at your

reading level, and use each book ONLY ONCE on the BINGO sheet. Write the >tle of each book you read in the

matching square and have a parent or guardian sign at the boCom. See back page for reward and other

informa>on.

Patrick Henry Summer Reading BINGO Program

Even though school is ending for summer break, that doesn’t mean reading needs to end, too.

Research shows that children who con>nue to read during the summer maintain or improve their

reading skills and perform beCer in the fall when school resumes. To promote summer reading,

we are encouraging students to par>cipate in our Summer BINGO Reading Program. We also

recommend visi>ng any of the Siouxland library branches in Sioux Falls and par>cipa>ng in their

summer reading programs.

Students who par>cipate in the Summer Reading BINGO Program must complete at least one

square (in addi>on to the free space) from the BINGO form and hopefully complete a BINGO

(five across, down or diagonally including the free space). Students should choose books at their

interest and reading level or from the suggested list on this page. In the fall, students comple4ng

a BINGO will be invited to a “Summer Reading Party.” Donut holes and juice will be provided and

a drawing will be held for addi4onal prizes. Students covering ALL squares (blackout) will be

entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gi6 card.

Suggested Authors: Suggested Titles:

Gordon Korman Enclave - Aguirre

Ben Mikaelsen Ruins of Gorlan - Flanagan

Louis Sachar Selec�on - Cass

Erin Hunter The Enemy - Higson

Mary Downing Hahn Running Dream - Van Draanen

Margaret Haddix Legend - Lu

Carl Deuker Michael Vey - Evans

Teri Terry Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie - Sonnenblick

Mike Lupica Girl Stolen - Henry

Carl Hiassen Fallout - Strasser

Ally Carter Chasing Lincoln’s Killer - Swanson

Kenneth Oppel Half a Chance - Lord

Michael ScoC There Will be Bears - Gebhart

Dean Hughes Crossover – Alexander

Sarah Dessen Fish in a Tree - Hunt

Lauren Myracle Coun�ng by 7’s - Sloan

Wendy Mass Rule of Three - Walters

D. J. MacHale A Night Divided - Nielsen

Joseph Delaney How They Croaked - Bragg

Cassandra Clare Small as an Elephant - Jacobson

Patrick Henry Athle4c Informa4on

For the 2017-18 school year the Sioux Falls Schools will have the parents/guardians

complete the athle4c par4cipa4on packet online. Parents/guardians will need to go to

the district website to fill out the health informa4on form and the athle4c

par4cipa4on packet online for students to par4cipate in athle4cs for the next school

year. This form used to be blue in color and will need to be filled out online this

summer. When comple4ng your online registra4on, it will ask you if your son or

daughter would like to par4cipate in sports next year. If you click yes, it will take you to

the athle4c form online to complete. Parents/Guardians will NOT be able to complete

this part un4l summer. All informa4on will be found on the Sioux Falls District Web-

site.

To print a paper copy go the District Website at www.sf.k12.sd.us and hover your

mouse over STUDENTS at the top of the page. In the student menu, select ACTIVITIES ,

at the boLom of the page in red you will find the packet named ACTIVITIES/ATHLETICS

PARTICIPANT PACKET 201-2018. When you open the packet it will be yellow.

Complete and return to Mr. Andersen. He will be available during Panther Preview Day

to answer any ques4ons. These forms should be filled out by the fall. Your child will

not be able to prac4ce or par4cipate in any athle4cs if the online packet is not

completed.

ATHLETIC INFORMATION 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR

“Everyone has something to give and everyone has something to gain when we “Everyone has something to give and everyone has something to gain when we “Everyone has something to give and everyone has something to gain when we “Everyone has something to give and everyone has something to gain when we

work together.” This quote is a touchstone for Habitat for Humanity , and, I work together.” This quote is a touchstone for Habitat for Humanity , and, I work together.” This quote is a touchstone for Habitat for Humanity , and, I work together.” This quote is a touchstone for Habitat for Humanity , and, I

thought, perfectly described the Garden Club for Patrick Henry.thought, perfectly described the Garden Club for Patrick Henry.thought, perfectly described the Garden Club for Patrick Henry.thought, perfectly described the Garden Club for Patrick Henry.

This summer Garden Club will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11:30 This summer Garden Club will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11:30 This summer Garden Club will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11:30 This summer Garden Club will meet on Wednesday mornings from 9 to 11:30

am. Enter through the front door, and find us in the courtyard. Remember you am. Enter through the front door, and find us in the courtyard. Remember you am. Enter through the front door, and find us in the courtyard. Remember you am. Enter through the front door, and find us in the courtyard. Remember you

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Incoming sixth graders are welcome to join GC. Parents and siblings of GC Incoming sixth graders are welcome to join GC. Parents and siblings of GC Incoming sixth graders are welcome to join GC. Parents and siblings of GC Incoming sixth graders are welcome to join GC. Parents and siblings of GC

members are welcome. If there is a parent who would like to help with preparing members are welcome. If there is a parent who would like to help with preparing members are welcome. If there is a parent who would like to help with preparing members are welcome. If there is a parent who would like to help with preparing

vegetables, students area asking for cooking lessons. vegetables, students area asking for cooking lessons. vegetables, students area asking for cooking lessons. vegetables, students area asking for cooking lessons.

If weather is inclement, check your email for garden club updates.If weather is inclement, check your email for garden club updates.If weather is inclement, check your email for garden club updates.If weather is inclement, check your email for garden club updates.

Keep Growing! Ms. VeenisKeep Growing! Ms. VeenisKeep Growing! Ms. VeenisKeep Growing! Ms. Veenis

Check out the robins rest that was built

In the birch logs:

GARDEN CLUB!

PTA News and Notes

Patrick Henry Middle School PTA Meeting

April 19, 2017

Present: Shantel Larsen, Amber Luecke, Val Mickelson, Patty Miller , Apr il Schaller , Kim Sharping, Amy Uttecht, Beth Vroman and Mr. Darryl Walker

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Meeting was called to order at 12:00 pm by Shantel Larsen.

Minutes

Copies provided. Motion made to approve the March 15, 2017 meeting minutes by Val Mickelson, seconded

by April Schaller. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report by Patty Miller

Copies provided. Current PTA balance is $13,610.62 with $643.68 in the Kids Kloset account.

General PTA and Committee Reports

· Reflections – No repor t. Kr istine Nelson will be the chair next year .

· PTA Informational Sessions (JJ Gohl) – No report.

· Spirit Wear (Jess Kolb) – No report.

· Membership (JJ Gohl) – No report

· Conference Meals (Stacie Kray and Kari Loofe) – No report.

· Spring Bookfair (Val Mickelson and Becky Brost) – No report.

· Kids Kloset (Shelli Goeman) – No report.

· Student Recognition (Becky Pagone and April Schaller) – May 24th is the last Student Recognition.

· Panther Party (Kar i Loofe and Mary Michaels) – Event went well. Had quite a bit of food left over as

the numbers were down from the previous year. Shorter time span was better.

· Fundraising – The PHMS PTA will be co-sponsors with student council on the annual Color Run that will be held on May 18th after school. The profits will be split between the two groups. Currently we are at just over $5,000 and will receive 50% to be split between the two groups. If we were to get to $7,500 or more the profit goes up to 70%. The committee discussed ways to encourage participation (i.e. have track coaches promote, Facebook announcement, school announcements, pro-time challenge, etc.) Final day to pre-register is May 8. Discussion was also held regarding a coupon book for next school year that would be sold for $20

each with a profit of $10.

· Mentor Liaison (Cynthia Mickelson) – Will be held on May 25 at 3 pm. In need of 2-3 volunteers for the

root beer social. CommiCee made unanimous mo>on to pay for the supplies needed for the social.

· Staff Appreciation (Val Mickelson & Becky Brost) – We are in need of desserts, fruit, rolls and muffins

and have about half of the gift cards needed. Pleas share signupgenius information on Facebook and with

friends.

· Retirement (Michelle Black) – Mr. Walker, Jan Horner, and Kathy Heilman are retiring this year.

· 8th Grade Party (Shelli Goeman and Mary Michaels) – Will be held on June 1st from 2:15 pm until

3:45 pm.

· Teacher Grant Opportunity – The committee talked about allocating $2,000 for teachers to submit a pro-posal for funds for them to use. A sub-committee consisting of Val, Patti, Amber and Shantel will put the

information together.

· PTA Open Positions – Open positions for next year are:

o Vice President

o 8th Grade Party

o Fundraising

o Kid’s Kloset

o Conference Meals

o Retirement

o Panther Party.

Next year positions filled are:

o Co-Presidents: Shantel Larsen and Amber Luecke

o Secretary: Megan Witt

o Treasurer: Brittney Newell

o Reflections: Kristine Nelson

o Spiritwear: Tracy Weiss

o Book Fair: Mandy Johnson

Principal’s Report by Mr. Walker

· 5th graders will be visiting PHMS on May 23 and 25 with parent informational meetings on May 18th at 8

am and 12 pm.

· Staff is working on getting things together for next school year.

· Kim Sharping has been named PHMS Principal and Jeff Noll. Mr. Noll joins us from McGovern Middle

School where he was serving as the Intern Assistant Principal.

· Smarter Balance testing will be April 24-27.

Meeting adjourned at 1:10 pm. ~ Amy Uttecht

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People with disabili4es may contact the building

principal or site administrator at least 72 hours

before the event to obtain reasonable

accommoda4ons needed to par4cipate in district

programs or ac4vi4es. If the principal or site

administrator is unable to address the request,

concerns should be referred to the Supervisor of

Health Services at the Instruc4onal Planning Center.

(IPC)

Sioux Falls School District Mission

To educate and prepare each student to

succeed in a changing world.

SAVE your 2016-17 school ID badges to ride the SAM buses this summer!

Sioux Area Metro will provide free rides to the youths of Sioux Falls through the

Freedom Pass Program. To ride a SAM fixed route bus for free, anyone ages 6

through 18 must present their 2016-2017 middle or high school ID or Freedom

Pass to the bus driver for entry onto the bus. If a student is of elementary school

age, does not have a school pass, or the pass is lost, a special Freedom Pass must be

secured through SAM offices located at 500 East Sixth Street. Iden>fica>on and

proof of age require one of the following: a driver’s license, state ID card, or birth

cer>ficate.