SWMS Daily News
October 31, 2023
Today is a Red Day
Joke:
What do owls say when they go trick or treating?
answer: Happy Owl-ween
Activities
New Flex classes began Monday, October 30th
Students will be allowed to wear school appropriate Halloween Costumes today, Tuesday, October 31st. No weapons, blood, masks, or inflatables will be allowed. Hats may only be worn if they are a part of the costume.
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls basketball teams on their victories over Douglas last night.
SWMS is once again collecting photographs for our Wall of Freedom. If you know someone who is currently in any branch of the military or retired from the military please bring in their photo into the office. We will scan the photo and return it to you. Please, let the office know who the person is, what branch of the military they were/are in, and how they are related to you. For example, Bob Poggio, Navy, brother to Mrs. Miller. We would like to have photographs as soon as possible so that we may hand them up before our Veterans Day Assembly on November 10.
There will be a short meeting Wednesday, November 1st right afterschool in the library for anyone interested in playing club volleyball
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
Sturgis Library Happenings
Pumpkin Decorating & Contest DECORATE: Oct. 20th at 2:30pm CONTEST: Oct. 23rd-27th Pumpkins will be available to the first 12 participants at the painting event on Oct. 20th. Paint and decorate your pumpkin as your favorite book character to be entered to win a prize! Different categories will be available. Pumpkins can be picked up from the library on Oct. 30th or 31st.
The Sturgis Public Library will be having coding for ages 8+ on Wednesday, November 8th, from 3:30-4:30pm. Join members of the Application Development Club from the SD School of Mines and Technology in learning fun new coding skills and concepts. Space is limited.
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