SWMS Daily News
March 10, 2023
Today is a Scooper Time Day
Word of the Week:
Explain: provide reasons for what happened or for one's actions - clarify - demonstrate - discuss
Joke:
What does the snowman take when he's worried about melting?
answer: a chill pill
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now through March 27. All yearbook ordering will be done online this year. Don't miss out on your chance to capture all this year's memories. The cost is $17.
Yearbook id code: 8121623
Activities
They are finally here the SWMS Winter Games - Lets all be ready to have some fun 8th hour and earn bragging rights
Any student interested in going out for track please check the papers posted outside of Mr. Skinner's room, 310, if you do not see your name on the list please stop in and talk to Mr. Skinner. Remember track is open to any 7th or 8th grade student and 6th grade students who participated in cross country.
Good Luck to all AAU wrestlers competing in Regionals this weekend.
Scoopers Have Talent
The 2023 Talent Show is right around the corner. If any 6th - 8th grade individual or group has a talent to share, please pick up an application from Mrs. Neilan. Completed applications are due on Wednesday, March 15th by the end of the school day. Auditions will be on April 14th for talents and MC hosts. Practices for the talent show will be April 21 and 28th. Dress rehearsal for show Wednesday, May 3rd after school Showtime will be Friday, May 5th Come show us your talent!
First Annual Spring Fling Dance
Sturgis Unified PTSA is hosting the First Annual Spring Fling Dance on March 24th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm for 5th – 8th grade students at the Sturgis Community Center Tickets are $5. Concessions will be sold.
Tickets are $5, but we're looking for adult volunteers to help this event run smoothly! If you volunteer for the dance, you will receive one (1) student ticket!
If you have any questions, please email Megan Snyder at megan.snyderpta@gmail.com.
To volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAE23A4F8C52-spring
Thank you,
Sturgis Unified PTSA
Sturgis Public Library Happenings.
Mar. 15, 3:30-4:30pm Needs & Noodles (life skills)
A class for teens & young adults who want to eat noodles and learn the essentials of ""adulting". Money, banks, and time management. Meeting every first & third Wednesday from 3:30-4:30pm, Jan-May 2023, in the library.
Mar. 21, 3:30pm Wonder Math
Join Richard Moeller for STEAM powered fun!
Mar. 13th, 4-6pm Crossroads: A Change in Rural America Opening Gala
Be among the first to see the Smithsonian Institution's traveling exhibit. Refreshments will be served in the community room and docents will be on hand to discuss the various themes of the exhibit.
Mar. 14th, 3:30-4:30 Teen Tuesday
Tricks & Trivia! All teens ages 12+ are invited to a fun game of trivia and card tricks. Snacks are always served!
Mar. 16th, 5:30pm Music Speaks
"Even Little Things Can Delight Us"
Mar. 17th NOON History at High Noon
"Sturgis Downtown Through the Years"
Mar. 20th, 4-5pm Mega Monday
Ages 6-11 are invited for Ice Cream Science! Popcorn and ice cream will be served.
Mar. 25th, 7:30-10pm Humbletown concert
Sturgis Community Center
Mar. 28th, 7pm Oral Interpretation
April 1, 1pm Ft. Meade through the years
A presentation in conjunction with the Crossroads exhibit. This presentation will talk about the changes at Fort Meade and how those changes affected Sturgis.
Staff Member of the Month
Do you know a staff member that goes above and beyond to be kind and helpful? Please, nominate them for the PTSA staff member of the month. Nomination forms can be found in the office.
Safety
Absolutely no medication on your person, over the counter or otherwise. All medication must be given through the nurse's office.
Backpacks are to be left in your lockers. Our classrooms are very small and backpacks clutter the aisle. It is a safety thing. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sturgis Williams Middle School
Katy Jutting, Assistant Principal
Cindy Ferguson, Administrative Assistant
Jessica Deering, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232