March

March is always an interesting month; the weather is never easy to understand or get patterned out. We have wind chill warnings this morning and they are saying we could get to 50+ next week. So, as some folks say, "...if you don't like the weather in SD, just wait an hour or so and you'll see something different..." Weather decisions are always difficult to make as well; I try to make the decision on weather delays and/or cancellations as soon as possible. Tuesday morning was one of those difficult days because you never know where the snow will begin and where it will end and we were right on the edge. Please know; I make the decision based on what is in the best interest of the students and school, and it is not a decision I take lightly.

We have lots of activities going on the next several days; boys basketball in Aberdeen Thursday for the District 2B Championship versus Langford, girls basketball in Milbank Friday for the Region 1B Championship versus Summit, Rozell JH BB Tournament Friday and Saturday here at Warner, Middle School All State Band is in Huron with Mrs. Schwan, and that only covers the next 3 days. Things continue the rest of the month at a constant pace and the Spring Break Fridays only add to the mix of hectic and fun month of "March Madness" (if I can borrow the line from CBS). Please show your support for our students at all the events with your positive attitude and energy.

March also brings us to the end of the SD Legislative session, and as they near the end budgets start to become real. As normal, school seem to be left wondering what the final budget number will be until the very end. There are also some key measures left to be decided from the final percentage increase, to the possible changes for capital outlay, to the proposed scholarships for private school students, just to name a few. I encourage you to voice your opinion to your representatives; they need to hear from their constituents.

I hope to get back into the habit of posting regularly on the blog; I know I dropped the ball for a couple of months. I like using this medium to share information with the public in a more informal method. It also allows me to discuss more aspects of the school and share some thoughts and opinions on issues that are outside of the normal school realm. So have some patience with me as I get back in the swing of things, thanks.