We can't say thank you enough to Senator Hoeven and his staff who gave Xiomara and Lanie almost 1 hour of time to listen to our students. Our students got a chance to voice the issues facing youth on Standing Rock!
Don't forget to join us for our Impact Aid/ Indigenous Policies and Procedures meeting from 4:30 - 5:00 today in the Cannon Ball Elementary School lunchroom.
Xiomara is enjoying the Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress! Weather is still very cold and windy. We will be headed to the Supreme Court next!
Announcement!
Solen JH Boys' Basketball away game for Tuesday, January 21st has been cancelled against Standing Rock.
Reminder that there is no school Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Also, there is no school for Cannon Ball Elementary School on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Grades 6-12 will have school on Wednesday.
Although the weather in DC has changed the inauguration, our students are still working hard and exploring the city. I will have some more updates later. Send these students some positive thoughts and we look forward to sharing our experiences when we return.
Third grade showed off their creativity by making puppets. They turned out great! 😊
Pre-Algebra students spent the day showcasing their knowledge of the Pythagorean theorem through problem solving.
I am really proud to be taking two Solen Students, Xiomara Cottonwood and Lanie Belle Miner, to the Presidential Inauguration on 1/20/25. Also while in DC, our 2 students will be participating in democratic simulations with other students from across the country and meeting with Senator Hoeven! I personally want to thank the students guardians, the school board, the Monarch Project, the local Cannonball District, and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for making this trip possible! Mr. Kerns
The 6th grade students are reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. They did a Bertie Botts Every Flavor Beans activity. 🖤
Exploring Career Decisions students have been focusing on communication this week. Each student made their own talking stick to help them learn to share respectfully.
Game Day!
Come cheer on the Lady Sioux!!!
MARSHMALLOWS AWAY! Mrs. Ferguson's class built marshmallow catapults today. The students then tried to launch their marshmallows into a cup. Some also tried to launch it into their mouths. Fun was had by all!
We had a blast at Family Night! 🎉
A huge thank you goes out to all the families, students, friends, and staff who joined us last night! We had a wonderful time learning about math, anti-bullying, and the importance of education, along with enjoying a warm meal and good company.
A special shoutout is well-deserved by Miss Standing Rock and Waterford.org for their contribution in making this event a success.
We can't wait for the next one!
Save the date: March 11, 2025!
Reminder that there is no school this coming Monday or Tuesday, January 20 and 21, for students in grades PK-12. Also, there is no school for elementary only on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Grades 6-12 will have a normal school day on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Thank you
Please reach out if you would like your pre school child screened.
TODAY: Tuesday, January 14, 5:00-7:00! Join us at Cannon Ball Elementary to learn how to help your grade pk-2 child with math through play and for a presentation by Miss Standing Rock for grade 3-12 students (also at Cannon Ball Elementary). Don't miss out on this learning event for the whole family! The meal starts at 5:00 with events following! @waterford.org
ANNOUNCEMENT: Girls Basketball Game Cancelled
Tonight's game has been cancelled against Shiloh.
Next game will be an away game this Thursday at 4:30 against Standing Rock.
Tomorrow! Tuesday, January 14, 5:00-7:00! Join us at Cannon Ball Elementary to learn how to help your grade pk-2 child with math through play and for a presentation by Miss Standing Rock for grade 3-12 students (also at Cannon Ball Elementary). Don't miss out on this learning event for the whole family! The meal starts at 5:00 with events following!
@waterford.org
Our school board completed the North Dakota Be Legendary Leadership Institute. Research shows that effective school boards create and sustain high levels of student achievement. Through this training the board, superintendent and principals received professional development and support to establish a focus for school boards for the purpose of achieving growth and progress.
