Reminder that we will start school at 10:00AM on Wednesday, December 8 for our Crisis Professional Development training.
Due to a low number of student/athletes available, we will be cancelling the 5th grade boys basketball game versus Center-Stanton this Saturday (November 20).
No make-up date has been set.
Holsteins Boys and Girls Basketball Apparel 21' is now open!
Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/nsabb2021 - Store is open until November 29th
Please click the link below to see the New Salem-Almont High School Girl's Invitational Basketball Tournament bracket. The tournament is scheduled for December 6, 7, 9, & 11:
https://5il.co/120jh
NSA will play their first game on Tuesday, December 7th at 7:30 versus Grant County.
Upcoming concert dates:
December 13: 6th/JH/SH Winter Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Dec. 16: Elementary (K-5th) Winter Concert at 7:00 p.m.
Attention parents and guardians, please send your students with a winter coat, hat, gloves, and boots. Also, please keep snow pants in your child's backpack just in case.
Thank you!
Just a reminder that 7th grade parents and families are encouraged to attend your student's DARE Graduation Ceremony and pizza party this Friday, November 19 at 2:00PM in the High School gym.
If you are attending, please call the school at 843-7610 to get a head count for the pizza party afterwards.
The North Dakota CTE Scholarship is worth up to $6,000 to seniors who meet all the requirements and plan to attend a North Dakota college. Right now, we have 19 seniors who can qualify for this scholarship IF they meet a certain score on the three WorkKeys tests.
I met with the seniors and gave them the information needed to review for the tests and they know that they can schedule the tests in the Superintendent's office.
For more information:
https://www.nd.gov/dpi/familiescommunity/students/academic-cte-and-north-dakota-scholarships
SPORTS RECOGNITION NIGHTS:
Football awards and recognition night will be at 7:00 Monday, November 22 at the city auditorium.
Volleyball and girls golf awards and recognition night will be at 7:00 Monday, November 29 at the city auditorium.
Congratulations on very successful seasons Holstein athletes!
Please click the link below to view the 6th Grade Boys Basketball Tournament bracket for the Killdeer Tournament on Saturday (11/20)
https://5il.co/11vr2
NSA will play at 10:00 am versus Heart River in the Old Gym.
REMINDER - No School Thursday (Nov. 11) and Friday (Nov. 12). Happy Veteran's Day!
With the big win last night by the volleyball team, the girls will play tonight in Center in the region quarter-final game against Grant County. The game will start 25 minutes after the 5:30PM game this evening.
To ensure that the District is held accountable to parents and the community of New Salem-Almont, the NSA complaint policy and form has been placed on the school's website, under Parent Info.
The procedure is in place to ensure that all complaints are handled fairly and consistently. Prior to filing the form, proper procedure is to communicate with the individual(s) that you have a complaint with. If you feel the feedback received is not satisfactory, then a complaint form should be filed with the Superintendent. If the complaint is concerning the Superintendent or Business Manager, the complaint form should be filed with the School Board President. Please contact the school with any questions.
2020-2021 YEARBOOKS are in! If you forgot to order one, we have some extras that you can purchase. The cost is $50. Students can pick-up from Ms. Bachler.
Just a reminder, NO SCHOOL next Thursday and Friday (November 11 & 12)!
The broadcast coverage of the semi-final playoff game NSA Holsteins vs Cavalier at 1:00PM:
On-line streaming: PSP Network
Radio coverage:
KNDK AM 1080 Langdon
KNOX AM 1310 Grand Forks
I am putting together a series of youth boys basketball camps in December and January for boys in 2nd through 4th grade. If you are interested in having your son attend, please fill out the survey below. Jordan and Ashley Kautzman sent home a letter for girls last week, please direct your questions to them.
https://forms.gle/NYDtFnbpnP3SY9P47
NSA Families Please Read:
In recent weeks we have noticed the topic of the Squid Games trending among some students in school and on the playground. This series is on Netflix and is about a number of popular Korean children’s games that are transformed into often fatal trials of intelligence, strength, luck or endurance. Hundreds of competitors, most struggling financially, risk all for a massive cash prize. Losers are usually killed or die in a horrific matter. Squid Game is also being viewed via other platforms such as YouTube and TikTok, and given the popularity of the games in the show, developers have made various mini-games based on Squid Game on Roblox and other gaming platforms.
“Parents need to know that the level of violence is very intense in Squid Game. Characters are systematically tortured and killed for the sadistic pleasure of a game master. Adults have sex, and there are threats of sexual violence: Women are grabbed by the hair and beaten. Themes concerning the highs one gets from gambling, winning, or conning money are a main focus.” – Common Sense Media
We suggest parents remain aware of what their children are watching, both on streaming TV and through social media. This is particularly relevant as Squid Game is trending high in popularity as the content is not suitable for primary-aged children.
Below is the link to the full Common-Sense Media review for parents.
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/squid-game
Congratulations to the following October Students' of the Month: Cloe Gniffke, Maksim Nelson, William Gniffke, and Mackenzie Brandt.
Menu updates for the week of Nov 1 - 6 are:
Tuesday, Nov. 2, Chicken Nuggets and Goulash.
Wednesday, Nov. 3, Pulled Pork and Fries.
Friday, Nov. 5, Burritos and Fries.