Celebrating National Family Day

National Family Day is an event that takes place the fourth Monday of September each year. It is sponsored by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) as a way to help decrease the risk of substance abuse and addiction in today's youth. The CASA Family Day promotes the importance of eating meals with your children, as research indicates this lowers this risk and improves student grades. We have chosen to celebrate this event and hope you'll join our efforts in reducing this risk among our youth by having dinner with your children sometime this week. As parents, you play a vital role in this effort.

With your help we can continue working toward a drug and substance free student environment here at Gackle-Streeter Public Schools. For more information and tips on what you can do as a parent to decrease this risk for your children, visit the CASA website at www.CASAFamilyDay.org

Based on nearly two decades of research at The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, Joseph A. Califano, Jr.’s new book, How to Raise a Drug-Free Kid: The Straight Dope for Parents offers advice and information on how to prepare your child for their crucial decision-making moments. The video below offers a glimps at what this book has to offer parents of children and teens.

SDSU Senior Day

Saturday October 15th is Senior Day at SDSU in Brookings, SD. Any students interested in learning more about SDSU are encouraged to attend. The event begins at 1:00 pm with registration beginning at 12:30 pm. Take in a FREE college football game starting at 6:00 pm as the SDSU Jackrabits take on Northern Iowa.

Register Now by visiting www.sdstate.edu (keyword: Senior Day) or calling 1-800-952-3541.

September is College Savings Month

Bank of North Dakota recommends families spend time this September, College Savings Month, considering how they will save for college. Families should consider opening a College SAVE account to explore the tax advantages offered to North Dakota residents, as well as the savings possibilities available with the plan.

Take advantage of College Savings Month to explore college savings benefits including two matching grant programs that are income sensitive and allow for increased savings for parents of newborns. Not only can families potentially get a dollar for dollar match of up to $400 ($1,000 for some lower income families) but the plan is designed to give families an opportunity to save for college with state tax advantages.

Any North Dakota taxpayer can invest in College SAVE and deduct up to $10,000 as a married couple each year from their state taxable income. Anyone who wants to make the beneficiary's future higher education possible can contribute to an account on behalf of the beneficiary, including grandparents, parents, and friends and take the deduction.

Visit www.collegesave4u.com for more information.

Visit Bismarck State College

Students interested in learning more about BSC are encouraged to attend an open house event. It's a great way to experience the campus and meet students and faculty!

Visit Schedule:

September 23 Open House plus Business/Ag/Graphic Design

September 30 Open House plus Science, Math, and Technology Programs (STEM)

October 7 Open House plus Healthcare

October 20 Open House in the morning; Open House plus Energy in the afternoon

October 21 Open House plus Petroleum Engineering, Engineering Technology, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the morning; Open House plus Arts & Communication (Music, Theater, Art, Communication) in the afternoon

October 22 Application Saturday/Open House

October 25 Explore BSC Day--Ask Ms. Hendrickson for more information

October 28 Open House plus Auto & Construction

November 4 Open House plus Electonics/Telecommunications

November 18 Open House

For more information, call BSC at 1-800-445-5073 or to register, visit www.bismarckstate.edu/openhouse

Northern Bound Days

Students interested in learning more about Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD are encouraged to attend a Northern Bound Day.

Friday, October 7, 10am-3pm (Homecoming/Gypsy Day Oct. 8th)
Friday, November 18, 1pm-5pm (Basketball vs. Dakota State)
Friday, December 9, 1pm-5pm (Basketball vs. Wayne State)
Saturday, January 21, 1pm-5pm (Basketball vs. U. of Mary)
Friday, March 2, 10am-3pm
Thursday, July 12, 10am-3pm

For more information check out http://www.northern.edu/ , call 1-800-678-5330, or email admissions@northern.edu

NDSCS Special Event Days 2011-2012

Speical Events taking place on NDSCS campus Fall 2011:

Health Careers Day--October 6
Imagine it, Design it, Build it Day--October 6
Dental Day--October 20
Open Campus Days--October 20-21
Auto/Diesel Day--October 28
Ag Day--November 10
Electical Day--November 14
Senior Day--November 18
John Deere Tech Day--November 21

Speical Events taking place on NDSCS campus Spring 2012:
Dental Day--January 18
Manufacturing Day--February 3
Discovery Day--March 23

For more information about any of these events, please visit http://www.ndscs.edu/ or check with Ms. Hendrickson
Register at www.ndscs.edu/visit

Health Career Day at NDSCS

The NDSCS 9th Annual Health Career Day will be held Thursday, October 6th fro 9am-12pm. Students interested in pursuing a health related profession are encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to explore 14 health related professions, visit with employers about future health careers, tour classrooms and laboratories, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and visit with Allied Health faculty, staff, and students. Pre-register today by calling 1-800-342-4325 ext. 3-2981 or emailing alliedhealthcareers@ndscs.edu. For more information on the health careers that will be featured during this event, please contact Ms. Hendrickson.

Free Online College Fair

There is a FREE Online College Fair for High School Students on October 13th from 12:00pm-9:00pm ET. This special online event is dedicated exclusively to getting high school students connected with colleges from all across the country. Students who are considering an out of state school for their post-secondary education is highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity! Visit www.advanceweb.com/events or call 1-800-546-4987 for more information.