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SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

Pink Out 

  FCCLA is sponsoring a Pink Out event on Tuesday, January 14^th.  The evening will start with a meal from 5:00-8:00 p.m. In the commons, there will be ducks (Chuck a Duck during the halftime of the boys game) and beads (Heads/Tails between the girls and boys games) to buy for a chance to win prizes. We will pass the bucket after the 1^st quarter of the boys game. All of the money raised will go to the Montgomery County Relay for Life. Pass the Bucket, jersey auction, plus more. The basketball players jerseys will be available for silent auction on the 14^th and will be available to be worn on Friday, January 17^th. 

Food Drive

  The 5^th grade class would like to have a Holiday Food Drive to help area families. We want to have a contest for K-5^th classes, to see who can “rack up” the most points from now until December 20^th.

  Please bring items to your homeroom class. They will be picked up and counted daily by the 5^th grade class. We are thankful for the support during this holiday season!

  The following point system will allow us to see which class can earn the most points. The elementary class winner will earn a movie and pizza party in January!

PLEASE, WHEN DONATING ITEMS, MAKE SURE THEY ARE NOT OUTDATED!!

5 Points

Cereal, Peanut Butter, Toilet Paper, Laundry Detergent, Cake Mixes, Canned Tuna/Chicken, Hamburger/Tuna Helper

4 Points

Flour, Sugar, Spaghetti Sauce, Canned Meals (SpaghettiOs, ravioli, stew, or chili), Soups

3 Points

Macaroni and Cheese, Brownie/Muffin Mixes, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Beans, Oatmeal, Crackers, Rice, Paper Towels, Kleenex, Juice

2 Points

Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Body Soap, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Mouthwash, Pizza Sauce, Pasta, Pie Filling

1 Point

Any Canned Good (fruits and vegetables), Boxed Jell-O, Boxed Pudding

  We look forward to helping the people in our community and having a fun contest while doing it! Thank you very much!

Gifts for Blank Children’s Hospital

  This year the elementary classes will be collecting (new) markers, colored pencils, Elmer's glue, inexpensive earbuds, $5 gift cards to Target, Casey's or Amazon to donate to Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines and Children's Hospital in Omaha.  Please help us collect these items to make some children's Christmas a little brighter.The last day to donate is today, December 20^th. Thank you!  

 

ATHLETICS

Viqueen Basketball

  The Queens move to 8-1 on the season with wins against Heartland Christian and East Mills, and Essex.

Stanton 74-Heart Christian 30

Stanton 54-East Mills 53

The Queens let an 11 point 4^th quarter lead evaporate and East Mills took the lead late. The Queens regained the lead with Jenna Stephens pair of free throws and Kaitlyn Bruce adding another freethrow with 16 seconds remaining to seal the victory.  Coach Snyder said, "We had a serious meltdown in the 4^th quarter, fortunately the girls kept their cool and made enough plays to win the game". This sets Stanton up for a big showdown with Fremont-Mills tonight in Stanton's gym.

Viking Basketball

  The Vikings took on the East Mills Wolverines last Friday, 57-60.
Coach Blunt said, “Sure a tale of 2 halves. I thought we played our best half of the year in the first and East Mills controlled the 2^nd half.  We were not as sharp on offense and that led to some offensive opportunities on their end. A tough loss but I think we will come back next week and get after it.” The Junior Varsity played two quarters, 25-22. 

  On Tuesday, December 17^th, the Vikings played Essex and came away with the win 95-15.  “We had a very strong 1^st half for the Varsity players and the JV group did a good job the 2^nd half. Having 6  in double figures is always a good stat. Along with that we had 23 steals. We came out with good focus and were able to keep that for 4 quarters,” said Coach Blunt.

  The Vikings Junior Varsity Basketball played Heartland Christian on December 12^th with a score of 39-52. “I thought we worked pretty hard but did not execute as well as we wanted to and for what we had been working on. Heartland Christian had a big 2^nd quarter to take a 31-17 lead at half. We had a couple chances to cut the lead to single digits but could not get that big defensive stand and convert on offense.

Junior High Girls Basketball

  This past Thursday the Viqueens were in action with Heartland Christian.  We played just one full game. Stanton won, 52-3. On Tuesday, the team was back in action.  Stanton went four quarters with the Essex Trojanettes. The Queens came away with a W, 42-32.  We are back in action after the Christmas break. We have been thankful for the support this season! Go Viqueens!

Junior High Boys Basketball

  Junior High boys basketball team moved to 5-3 on the year with a win over Essex Tuesday night. The game was their last before Christmas break. They look to continue their schedule after break with a game at Hamburg on January 6^th. Later that week they will be playing at home on January 9^th vs. Fremont-Mills. Come out and support the boys. Go Vikes!

 

GUIDANCE

Scholarships

National Wild Turkey Federation - due January 1 - Online

-must be a senior with a 3.0 grade point average

-must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education

-must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports—a copy of a current hunting license is required

-must be willing to become a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation (Xtreme JAKES, student or regular membership)

-must be involved in school activities 

-must demonstrate ability as a leader among his or her peers

-must demonstrate community involvement

-must submit an essay and autobiography exhibiting dedication to conservation

-must submit three letters of recommendation 

-Local Scholarship Winner will receive a minimum of $250

-State/Provincial Scholarship Winner will receive a minimum of $1,000

-National Scholarship Winner will receive $10,000

-Forms available at http://www.nwtf.org/resource-library/detail/jakes-scholarship-application

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

JHUG and CYO Christmas Party

   JHUG and CYO will meet Sunday, December 22^nd, at 5:00 p.m. at Mamrelund Church to go Christmas Caroling followed by a pizza party.  Bring a food pantry item. Please bring a friend & come join the fun!

Gift Ideas

  The bustle of the Holidays is upon us, the Stanton Booster Club wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. If you're looking for Stanton wearables in a huge assortment of sizes and styles or Stanton caps, hats, scarves, or stadium seats please let us be a shopping stop for you! All make excellent gifts! Items are on display and available for purchase in the Stanton Elementary office or contact a Booster Club board member to help! Go Vikings and Viqueens!

COMING EVENTS

Friday, 20^th              1:05/1:15-Early Dismissal

                                4:15-Junior Varsity Basketball

                                5:00-Booster Club Meal

                                6:00-High School Basketball with Fremont-Mills, Here

Monday, 23^rd-2^nd     NO SCHOOL

Friday, 3^rd                Classes Resume

                                6:00-High School Basketball at Griswold

                                6:00-Junior Varsity Basketball at Griswold

Monday, 6^th             1:05/1:15-Early Dismissal

                                4:00-Junior High Basketball at Hamburg

Tuesday, 7^th            4:00-Junior High Girls Basketball at Clarinda Lutheran

Thursday, 9^th           Large Group Picture Day

                                Junior High Basketball with Fremont-Mills

                                  Boys-Here, 3:30

                                  Girls-There, 3:45

Friday, 10^th              6:00-Junior Varsity/Varsity Boys Basketball at

                                  Clarinda Academy