T.F. RIGGS HIGH SCHOOL
ANNOUNCEMENTS Thursday, January 5, 2012

STUDENTS and STAFF- Please be aware of the new School Zone signs that are near RIGGS and GMMS. These signs say 15 MPH when children are present. These signs will be enforced before school, after school and during lunch periods. Please drive slow in these areas! SRO BOUTCHEE
Walking Taco’s will be sold at both Friday & Saturday’s Basketball Games starting at 4 pm proceeds will benefit the Pierre Education Foundation
Any student wanting to join the Youth Involvement Program next semester needs to pick up a parent permission form from Mrs. Neiles room and return it by January 20th to room 305. You will be contacted as to what volunteer programs you want to be included in after your parent permission slip is returned. Deadline is January 20.

Attention Juniors & Seniors: If you are still interested in going on the CLOSE UP trip to Washington, DC, contact Mr. Becker as soon as possible. We could squeeze a few people in if you hurry.

All Yearbook Staff: You MUST attend a meeting on Monday, Jan. 9. You may either come at 3:10 PM or 7 PM and stay for at least an hour. Email Mrs. Glodt with the session time you plan on attending.

TODAY any Student Senate or YIP member who would like to volunteer at Feeding South Dakota, needs to go to the old Pepsi building near Wal-mart immediately after school. Thanks

Seniors who would like to run for student body president and vice president for second semester need to pick up petitions from Mrs. Neiles or Ms. Swanson.

Students, as we enter semester test week next week you need to pay attention to the following information to determine whether or not you have qualified for a test voucher. A semester test voucher will allow you to eliminate your lowest test score if you deem necessary.

· 9th and 12th grade students that scored proficient or advanced in all three content areas of the Dakota Step last year will be awarded a semester test voucher. Vouchers awarded for the Dakota Step results may be used in either semester—fall or carried over to spring. 9th and 12th grade students will be notified via school email from Joan Denouden as to whether or not they will receive a voucher. Be sure to check your mail.

· Attendance vouchers: Students who have not exceeded two excused absences in any of their classes during each semester (not counting school-sponsored activity absences) and who have no tardy sweeps will be eligible for one semester test voucher that they may use to exempt the semester test score of one of their semester tests. Students must take all tests. If their test score is more than a 20% deviation from the average of their quarter grades, they will not be allowed to exempt that test. Example: a student has an 85% in English when his first and second quarter grades are averaged. If he scores less than a 65% on his semester test in English, he would not be allowed to exempt that test score. This rule would ensure that students will still work hard on all tests and will still benefit from taking the test. Attendance vouchers are not cumulative beyond the semester in which they are earned. The list of names for attendance vouchers will be posted in the guidance office and in the front office.

· The 20% rule will also apply to vouchers awarded for Dakota Step scores.

· The names of those students eligible for an attendance voucher will be posted in the guidance office and in the front office. Dakota Step eligible students will be notified via email.

· Students that will be absent during a scheduled semester test for school activities or otherwise must make arrangements with their teachers to test at an alternative time.

Check the posters on the school bulletin boards around the building to ensure that you are aware of the test schedule for next week. The schedule will also be posted on the district web site. Test your best!!


TODAY’s ACTIVITIES: STAT Meeting 7:30 a.m. in Office Conference Room
1:00 meeting with 6th Circuit Court Services in Office Conference Room
JV/V Gymnastics vs. Aberdeen & Stanley Co. – Here 5:30 p.m.


TOMORROW’s ACTIVITIES: YIP - Feeding South Dakota immediately after school
9/JV/S/V Boys Basketball at Brandon Valley – 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 p.m.
9/JV/S/V Girls Basketball vs. Brandon Valley – Here 4:00, 5:45, 7:30 p.m.

Lunch Today: Chicken Nuggets, California Blend Vegetables, Tea Roll, Salad Bar with Fruit, Milk
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Salad Bar with Fruit, Milk
Quesadilla Soup: Tomato

Breakfast Tomorrow: Biscuits & Gravy, Orange Juice, Milk

Lunch Tomorrow: Corndog, Baked Beans, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Polish Sausage on a Bun, French Fries, Salad Bar with Fruit & Milk
Pepperoni Pockets Soup: Broccoli Cheese