SWMS Daily News
November 14, 2023
Today is a Black Day
Joke:
Where do hamburgers go to dance?
answer: The meatball (thank you Eekiah Beug)
Activities
Congratulations to Khiana Oviatt, Oliver Voight, and Abigail Johnson for your performance at St. Thomas More on Saturday. Khiana and Oliver placed 2nd in duet and Abigail placed 3rd in humor.
MS Chess Club will meet December 11, January 8, and February 12. We will meet from 3:20-4:20. This is open to students in grades 5-8. If you are interested in playing chess (be you a novice or an expert) please come to the office to pick up a registration form. The form needs a parent signature, so be sure to pick it up soon and return it to the office.
Any questions, please contact Laura.Sandness@k12.sd.us
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Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity to join? Consider joining SWMS's brand-new STEAM club. We will meet once a week for now on Mondays from 3:30-4:30 starting on November 20th. This club will focus on a variety of topics and activities ranging from coding, robotics, art styles, building / design challenges and so much more. Please stop by Mrs Jordan's room (Room 203) to get your name down on the list. Spots are limited.
Good Luck to the 7th & 8th grade girls basketball teams as they compete against Twin Spruce Junior High in Gillette today, Tuesday, November 14th game times are 4 and 5:15 Please dismiss the girls at 1 the bus leaves at 1:15
Good Luck to Bella Willuweit as she competes with the high school debate team in Spearfish today, Tuesday, November 14 the competition begins at 4 please dismiss Bella at 1:50 the Scooper bus will be here at 2
Good Luck to the wrestling team as they compete at Rapid City West Middle School today, Tuesday, November 14 the competition begins at 4 please dismiss the wrestlers at 1:50 the bus leaves at 2:00
The SWMS annual Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive has begun. For more information ask your homeroom teacher or someone in the office.
National PTA perfect theme competition
National PTA is on the search for the perfect theme for their 2025 Reflections Arts Program!! You could be recognized at the State or National level! All entries will be promoted to the State competition, but the top three entries will win cash!
First place: $20, Second place: $10, Third place: $5 - See Mrs. Ferguson for details!
PTSA Blanket Fundraiser
Pre-order today! Blankets are 50"x60" and only $25 + a small online purchase fee. https://sturgis-unified-ptsa.memberhub.com/store/items/941106
Contests
For more information on any of these contests please stop in the office
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
Hadlee Denett, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232