SWMS Daily News
October 31, 2024
Today is a Scooper Time Day
Joke
What did the ghost drink at the party?
answer: Ghoul-aid
Activities
There will be NO afterschool program today, Thursday, October 31st
The generosity of SWMS students always amazes me. We raised $116.50 to donate to Wellefully with our hat day yesterday.
Congratulations to the following 5th and 6th graders who were selected through a competitive audition to sing in the state honor choir in Sioux Falls this weekend: Lainee Karrels, Spencer Proefrock, Rylee Markielowski, Tillie Karrels, Brennan Weiss, Xaviah Thomas, Alora Wendt, and Charli Briscoe
Good Luck to the 7th & 8th grade girls basketball teams as they compete against Belle in Belle on Friday, November 1st games begin at 4:30 Please release all 7th and 8th graders at 3:00 Athletes will need to change into uniforms and bus departs at 3:15.
Students, please check the lost and found for any missing items. We have accumulated a lot of missing items . Please take a look before it is donated.
It is located in the Gym Commons, thank you ! Items will be donated at the end of the day Friday.
Do you have a family member or family friend who is or was in the military (any branch)? We would like a picture of that person to hang on our Wall of Freedom. The office will make a copy of your picture and and then return the picture. We need the name of the person, how you know the person, and what branch of the military the person was in.
There is a reward dance today, October 31st during school hours. Anyone not wishing to attend the dance may attend the game room for 5th & 6th grade in room 303, Mrs. Hartwig's room and for 7th & 8th grade in room 308, Ms. Steckelberg's room
Students are allowed to wear their costumes today, October 31st provided they are school appropriate. No weapons or face paint will be allowed.
October 28th - November 1st is Red Ribbon Week - We will dress up in support of this great cause
Thursday, Oct. 31st - school appropriate costume
Friday, Nov. 1st - take the pledge at lunch
Eight grade students will have the opportunity to experience a Day in the Life of a Soldier on November 6th during a field trip to Fort Meade. Any 8th grader with a behavior referral will not be allowed to attend.
The office has Veteran's Day pictures in the office if you would like one to color.
Our Veterans Day program will be November 11th starting at 2pm. This event is open to any Veteran
The end of the Trimester is Friday, November 15th.
Contests
Calling All Artists
The South Dakota Department of Transportation and South Dakota Pilots Association are seeking students to enter the 2025 International Aviation Art Contest. The theme is Women with Wings and we would like to invite students ages 6 - 17 to submit artwork inspired by the daring women who have defied society's expectations, taking to the air and proving that the sky is a place for everyone. All artwork must be 11 3/4 by 16 1/2 inches or the nearest possible equivalent in size to be considered for the contest. Prizes will be awarded for 1st - 3rd place. All entries must be received by January 7, 2025. There is more information 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
Shauna Sigman, Attendance Secretary
Website: https://www.meade.k12.sd.us/sturgis-williams/
Location: 1425 Cedar Street, Sturgis, SD, USA
Phone: 605-347-5232