For the last week Mr. Hellman’s social studies class has been learning about the 2020 election. They have looked at who the candidates are running for office in North Dakota as well as the ballot measures and even learned what the electoral college is. Today everything came to a close as the students were allowed to vote in their own classroom election. Students were given a sample ballot yesterday to take home and discuss with parents. After deciding who they wanted to vote for they cast their ballot during the election in fourth grade social studies class. The results of the election were:
President:
Jorgenson - 1
Biden - 2
Trump - 38
Congress:
Peterson - 3
Armstrong - 33
Raknerud - 3
State Senate:
Rust - 37
State House:
Anderson - 30
Longmuir - 38
Governor:
Lenz - 2
Burgum - 35
Hendrickson - 1
Coachman (write in) - 2
Superintendent of Public Instruction:
Dick - 24
Baesler - 20
County Commissioner:
Houge - 13
Olson - 27
Rice - 14
Heinle - 25
Ballot Measure #1
Yes - 12
No - 27
Ballot Measure #2
Yes - 21
No - 18
High school students and staff: We are currently working on our boiler system. The building may be chilly in the morning. Please dress accordingly. Thank you.
Here is the link for this afternoon's District Tournament VB matchup @ Ray starting at 4pm. Tickets have been distributed for entry and general admission will not be available:
https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fchannel%2FUCRKz32d4n__Up2HfST0OXcg&data=04%7C01%7CBROOKS.STAFSLIEN%40k12.nd.us%7Ccff4d86e811442daa12308d87d4de7c5%7Cdbbf782acef14af186c81f9201061db6%7C0%7C0%7C637397120970880621%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=x%2BDdVOahjLCrA5xLeBqifQCTAi6Z4tWZFNwwM3ajEh4%3D&reserved=0
Check out the Virtual Lunch Bunch for any elementary students who are distance learning at any time! Information for the lunch bunch can be found on your student's Teams Counseling Page, and the schedule for November lunch bunch times is attached here. Please ask Mrs. Cuypers if you have any questions!
Stanley Elementary School is hosting a Follett Book eFair from November 1st to November 15th.
Online orders will ship free to the school when the fair is complete.
Every purchase made helps earn free books for the Elementary School Library.
https://efairs.follettbookfairs.com/guest/home?classCode=M478G
We’ll be having a loose change collection next week (Nov. 2-6) to help Denise Sundean with medical expenses. Anyone and everyone is welcome to bring in change to help. 💜
Mrs. Meyers students read the book Creepy Pair of Underwear By Aaron Reynolds this week. They then made their own creepy underwear. They turned out so cute!
We have been notified of two positive cases at the high school and a positive case at the elementary school. Close contacts will be notified and advised to quarantine. One of the people who tested positive was wearing a mask, so any individuals that came into contact with that person who were also wearing a mask will not be required to quarantine.
Reminder for fans that are attending tonight's game that masks are required. Games will be streamed on the NFHSnetwork:
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/divide-county-high-school-crosby-nd/gam0ebbb1681d
A few of our 7th graders taking part in the #redglassesmovement
Today was Wishful Wednesday at SHS...Tell us what you wish for! Be bold, dream big!
Mrs. Faul’s 1st Graders are wearing red glasses in support of the #redglassesmovement.
Live Boldy. Love Big. Pass it On.
#redglassesmovement
Live boldly, love big and pass it on! We are wearing red glasses to live out this message. Watch the video below to find out why.
https://vimeo.com/leatherandwood/review/467892423/be349bf4c5
This year's District 16 VB Tournament will take place at the home site of the higher seed in the tournament. Fans will be limited to 2 tickets per participant and MASKS ARE REQUIRED for attendance. General admission will not be allowed. If you dont have a pass or a mask, you will not be allowed entry. There will be a $5 charge for admission. Concessions will be limited to pop, popcorn, and candy. These rules are universal to all host sites for the District 16 Tournament. See the attached picture for the bracket and use the following link to see the NDHSAA post season guidelines:
https://ndhsaa.com/files/2020_21_Board_And_Committees/10-15-20/NDHSAA_Football_and_Volleyball_Postseason_Attendance_Protocols_Approved.pdf
Tickets will not be distributed for tonight's 5pm A,B,C VB game @ South Prairie, but there will be a restriction of 2 fans per participant. Stanley fans are asked to sit on the east side of the gym, and streaming will not be available.
Thank you to everyone that purchased a wreath and raffle ticket, it was a successful fundraiser that will provide several opportunities for our members to grow their FFA experience!
The eligibility report for grades 7-12 is completed every Wednesday. This would be a great time to check your child's grades in Powerschool. If you are having trouble accessing Powerschool, please call the high school office.
Come Vote on Your Favorite Decorated Pumpkin!
The students of the medical related careers class are hosting a breast cancer awareness fundraiser at the 2020 annual Dig Pink game. We chose 10 teachers to carve and decorate pumpkins so that YOU can vote for your favorite one. You can stop by the booth near the lunchroom and buy tickets to drop in the cup for your favorite pumpkin! All funds are being pulled in with the earnings from the Dig Pink game to be donated to a breast cancer organization.
Price-
2 tickets for $1
We know the attendance at the game is very limited, so if you can't attend, you can donate online at:
https://the-nest-33.square.site/s/shop
There will be A/B/C volleyball vs. Mohall starting at 5:00 PM at the high school. It is Dig Pink night for volleyball tonight. Also, there will be a varsity football game vs. Bismarck St. Mary's starting at 6:00 PM at the high school. It will be senior night at the football game tonight.
Attendance at both events will be limited. There will be no general admission to either event tonight. Everyone must have a reserved ticket pass in order to attend the games tonight.
We have been notified of two positive cases at the elementary school. All close contacts have been notified and advised to quarantine.