Freeman School District 33-1

🎶Excelling at the Region I Vocal Contest on Wednesday, our talented Chorus students, under the direction of Sonja Waltner & Iwona Lewter, scored High Superior ratings for all 5 groups & two piano solos!🌟They also spread joy to nursing home residents on Friday!🎵#FreemanFlyers

The Flyer boys basketball team had a big win this morning over Lower Brule in the Culver's DWU Classic! The final score was 55-51. Tate Sorensen was named MVP of the game. Great job, Flyers!

🌟 National School Counseling Week Recap! Our students embraced 6 ways to stay mentally healthy: Words of affirmation, journaling, eating healthy, exercising, breathing strategies, and getting ample sleep. Remember, your Mental Health Matters and resources are available.💙#NSCW24

Freeman High School's Art IV class, led by Mrs. Kristi Schultz, showcased their talent at Art Wars today at USD in Vermillion. Kudos to our students for representing us among 200 participants statewide! 🎨👏 #FreemanFlyers #ArtWars

🌟 Today was Focused Friday at Freeman School! 💡 Students boost focus with a good night's rest and ease stress with simple breathing strategies. Today, they practiced breathing techniques to stay calm and focused. 🌬️🧘‍♀️#NSCW24

🧠Train Your Brain Thursday at Freeman School! 💪Physical movement reduces anxiety and depression, enhancing self-esteem, cognitive function, and overall mental health. Students had fun playing competitive Simon Says in the gym, moving bodies and training their brain!🏃‍♂️#NSCW24

🌟 Did you know? The South Dakota Department of Health offers valuable Mental Health Resources for all ages. Explore their helpline centers to discover the support available for you. Your mental well-being matters! 💙 #NSCW24

LiveStreams for both days of the DWU Culver's Classic games are available at https://www.dwu.liveticket.tv on a pay-per-view basis. The cost is $12.50 for each day. To purchase a day pass, you will need to create a LiveTicket.tv account and then pay with Pay Pal or CC.

🍏 It was Wellness Wednesday at Freeman School today! Studies reveal clean, healthy foods reduce mental health symptoms, enhancing memory, concentration, and optimism. Students enjoyed a nutritious snack this afternoon! 🌱#NSCW24

🌈 Mental Health matters at Freeman School District! Mrs. Sweeter, our School Counselor, is our first line of support. Additionally, we've partnered with 3 outside counselors to offer services. If your child could benefit from counseling, please reach out. 🌟 #NSCW24

Reminder! The Freeman Elementary School book fair starts tomorrow. See the attached flyer for all the details. For a sneak peek of our upcoming fair, visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/freemanelementary Shop online starting on tomorrow. See you at the book fair!

📝Today was Jot Your Thoughts Tuesday at Freeman School! 🌈 Students explored the power of journaling for a healthy mental state, reducing stress, boosting well-being, creating space from negative thoughts, and processing emotions. ✨ #NSCW24

Did you know?🌟School Counselors are trained educators who tackle a plethora of challenges - from homelessness to bullying, mindfulness to career skills. They foster kindness, personal safety, and play a vital role as the first line of mental health help in our schools!💙#NSCW24

🌟 Today was Motivation Monday at Freeman School! 💪 Students embraced positive affirmations and quotes to overcome negative thoughts. They added uplifting locker messages, reminding us to encourage change, boost self-esteem, and motivate each other! 🤝 #NSCW24

LiveStream links for events this week: MS Wrestling @ Yankton - 4:30 PM on 2-5-24 Yankton YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzCsYwv-SXXZlTVfxQ-YOWw GBB vs. Gregory @ The Corn Palace in Mitchell - 6:30 PM on 2-5-24: Gregory Gorillas YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/live/jcxfr4N5Wwk?si=Oi9u04puEDCIFSZx Gregory Gorillas LiveTicket - https://www.gregorygorillaslive.com/ GBB/BBB DH @ Hanson (Alexandria) - 4:00 PM on 2-6-24: Hanson Beavers YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLeHfO4buTjEn9EfnmkHECA Hanson Beavers LiveTicket: https://beavers.liveticket.tv/ Wrestling Quad @ Beresford (BAH, Freeman, Flandreau, MVP)- 5:00 PM on 2-6-24: Beresford Watchdogs YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsW7ZA0GyZRa7OO--wX8Fw Beresford Watchdogs LiveTicket - https://watchdogs.live/ BBB vs. Corsica-Stickney - 6:15 PM on 2-8-2024: YouTube - https://youtube.com/live/3W9qPSPyA4E?feature=share NFHS Network - JV Boys (6:15 PM) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gamc03db5a85c Varsity Boys (~7:30 PM) - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/freeman-high-school-freeman-sd/gam8c19a2fc2f Wrestling Round Robin @ Salem - 1:00 PM on 2-9-24 MCM Cougars YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@mcmcougarslive9167 MCM Cougars LiveTicket - https://www.cougars.liveticket.tv/ GBB Culver's DWU Classic @ The Corn Palace in Mitchell - Freeman vs. Wall 5:30 PM on 2-9-24 LiveStream info TBD BBB Culver's DWU Classic @ The Corn Palace in Mitchell - Freeman vs. Lower Brule 10:30 AM on 2-10-24 LiveStream info TBD

🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 Join us in celebrating Mrs. Kris Sweeter, our amazing school counselor! 📚 We're excited to honor Mrs. Sweeter's dedication to our students and raise awareness on maintaining positive mental health. Let's prioritize well-being! #NSCW24

Here are the placers from the Big Dakota Wrestling Tourney in Ft. Pierre today. Brody Gossen 1st Easton Tschetter 2nd Logun Pankratz 3rd Keaton Prehiem 5th Axle Schultz 6th The Rebels team finished 7th out of 21 teams. Nice job, Rebels!

The Freeman Elementary School book fair starts this Thursday. See the attached flyer for all the details. For a sneak peek of our upcoming fair, visit https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/freemanelementary Shop online starting on Thursday, February 8. See you at the book fair!

Freeman Activities for the week of February 5, 2024

The FHS Junior Class is doing a Valentine's Day fundraiser. See the attached poster and order form for all the details! Thanks for your support!